Podcasts about universal spirituality

Can ancient Indian wisdom heal the rifts of modern religion? In this mind-expanding and often hilarious episode, Raghunath sits down with author and educator Nitesh Gor (a.k.a. Navin Krishna) to explore his new book Before Religion: Ancient India's Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality. From philosophical elephants and Ratha-yatras down Fifth Avenue to quantum physics and peacock-feather cosmology, they unpack what makes the Bhāgavatam a master key for global spiritual unity. Can you be loyal to one tradition without becoming intolerant of others? Does God really care which team you're on? And what if the wildest creation myth is actually… “everything came from nothing”? Key Talking Points: •⁠  ⁠“Why doesn't anyone invite Hare Krishnas to the Christmas party?” •⁠  ⁠Science, philosophy, and spirituality walk into a temple… and agree •⁠  ⁠Vedic culture's soft power: winning hearts with pakoras and Sanskrit •⁠  ⁠Consciousness, the elephant, and the Bhāgavatam—yes, they're connected •⁠  ⁠From Jesus to the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam: building a house the whole world can live in Tune in to Episode 1621 of Wisdom of the Sages for a fresh take on religion, unity, and ancient India's spiritual legacy. Find his book Before Religion: Ancient India's Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality at https://a.co/d/26XLez1 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

Can ancient Indian wisdom heal the rifts of modern religion? In this mind-expanding and often hilarious episode, Raghunath sits down with author and educator Nitesh Gor (a.k.a. Navin Krishna) to explore his new book Before Religion: Ancient India's Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality. From philosophical elephants and Ratha-yatras down Fifth Avenue to quantum physics and peacock-feather cosmology, they unpack what makes the Bhāgavatam a master key for global spiritual unity. Can you be loyal to one tradition without becoming intolerant of others? Does God really care which team you're on? And what if the wildest creation myth is actually… “everything came from nothing”? Key Talking Points: •⁠  ⁠“Why doesn't anyone invite Hare Krishnas to the Christmas party?” •⁠  ⁠Science, philosophy, and spirituality walk into a temple… and agree •⁠  ⁠Vedic culture's soft power: winning hearts with pakoras and Sanskrit •⁠  ⁠Consciousness, the elephant, and the Bhāgavatam—yes, they're connected •⁠  ⁠From Jesus to the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam: building a house the whole world can live in Tune in to Episode 1621 of Wisdom of the Sages for a fresh take on religion, unity, and ancient India's spiritual legacy. Find his book Before Religion: Ancient India's Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality at https://a.co/d/26XLez1 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

In this profoundly moving episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav sits down with Lisa Prajna Hallstrom — Harvard scholar, spiritual mentor, and lifelong devotee of Anandamayi Ma.Lisa shares the extraordinary journey that led her from a difficult childhood and academic pursuit at Harvard to a life of surrender, spiritual devotion, and divine grace. She speaks about discovering the teachings of Anandamayi Ma, her powerful Shakti experiences, and the moment she walked away from her marriage to follow a higher calling.Together, they explore the nature of God, non-duality, the illusion of separateness, and the sacred power of presence. Lisa opens up about parenting as a spiritual path, healing intergenerational trauma, and the resistance she faced when choosing devotion over convention.If you've ever asked yourself what it means to live in alignment with truth, or what it takes to truly let go and follow the Divine — this conversation is for you.Themes we explore: • What is presence beyond ego? • Shakti, surrender, and the role of the guru • Healing the past and transforming legacy • Eastern spirituality through a Western lens • Building a life around devotion to Anandamayi Ma00:00 – Opening Reflections on Divine Presence02:40 – Stillness, Surrender, and Spiritual Experience05:10 – Early Life & Spiritual Quest07:20 – Awakening Through a Guru10:00 – The Search for Anandamayi Ma12:00 – Harvard & Destiny Fulfilled14:10 – Grief, Loss, and Divine Guidance16:00 – Shakti Transmission & Anandamayi Ma's Grace19:00 – The Depth of Presence vs. Executive Presence21:00 – Divine Joy and Ma's Lightness23:30 – The Kingdom of the Mind and Oneness25:35 – Victimhood vs. Gratitude28:00 – Letting Go of Old Patterns29:30 – Resistance from the World32:00 – Parenting, Healing, and Generational Impact34:30 – Spirituality vs. Religion36:45 – Homecoming to India & Indic Wisdom39:30 – Ma's Early Journey & the First Ashram41:00 – Universal Spirituality & Embracing All Faiths44:00 – Jesus, Shakti, and the Transmission of Grace46:45 – Western Spiritual Void & India's Wisdom48:45 – Integrating the Spiritual and Material Worlds51:00 – Wisdom & Devotion as Twin Wings53:00 – India's Spiritual Decline and Renewal55:30 – Spiritual Service Through Work57:30 – Surrendering the Fruits of Action59:00 – Building an Ashram in America

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In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, our guest Zackary Price shares lessons learned from his near-death experience and subsequent searching for understanding in world religions.  Listen for these Enlightening Moments: “The longer I meditate, the more time I have.” “The reason we love people is they give us permission to experience the Truth of our being.” Zackary's recitation of The Lord's Prayer in the original Aramaic and his insightful translation. Key Takeaways Zackary's transformative near-death experience at age 12 sparked a lifelong journey to comprehend and share the profound insights he gained during that pivotal moment. Unveiling the core truth that unites all religions and spiritual traditions, Zackary emphasizes the principle of non-duality. This truth, accessible through meditation and daily living, forms the essence of our spiritual existence. Discover how Kriya Yoga and Meditation emerge as a powerful Science of Self-Realization, welcoming truth seekers from diverse cultures and faiths to embark on a journey of inner awakening. About Zackary Price Zackary Price, an ordained minister affiliated with the Center for Spiritual Awareness, resides in Valdosta, Georgia. As a Clinical Chaplain, he aids individuals and families in navigating the complexities of suffering and finding transformative meaning. Completing a Master's in Theology of Chaplaincy, Zackary extends his spiritual support through local and online meditation and Kriya Yoga classes. Connect with Zackary at zackary.david.price@icloud.com. Episode Links Center for Spiritual Awareness Zackary Price's Ted Talk “I am” Presence  Connect with Us Follow Spirit Led on: Podbean Apple Podcasts  Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify   Kriya Yoga, Meditation, Spiritual Truth, Non-Duality, Self-Realization, Center for Spiritual Awareness, Universal Spirituality, Inner Peace, Near-Death Experience, The Lord's Prayer, Ted Talk, Zackary Price, Science of Spirituality, Chaplaincy, Inner Awakening.

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Today we share one of the talks from last week's webinar on Michael and the Call to a Universal Spirituality.  In this contemplation of Michael's working we focus on what it is Michael wants to bring us to heal the divisions that prevent us from being united across all divisions and differences: the Holy or Healing Spirit.What happens in a human heart that feels the Healing Spirit pouring into it?  And how does Michael lead us, through the vision this Spirit gives us, into a way of seeing that discovers Christ's working in the world, in the cosmos - as well as in his deed of life and death on Golgotha? - These are the guiding questions of this episode.Resources:- Blackboard and Quote: Patrick wrote elements from the following quote by Rudolf Steiner on the blackboard during the talk: “Now, however, they were as transformed: like people who had achieved a new state of mind or soul disposition, like people who had lost all the narrow restrictions, all the egotism of life, who had gained an infinitely wide heart and all-embracing tolerance, a deeply heartfelt understanding of all that is human on earth. They could also express themselves so that everyone present could understand them. One felt also that they could see into each heart and soul and clarify the secrets of the soul, so they could comfort the other, could tell him exactly what he needed." - Rudolf Steiner in The Fifth Gospel, lecture 2, October 2, 1913.Patrons who are supporters, friends or benefactors will have access to all four of the webinar videos.Our thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed the opening music, "On the Road" and the closing music, "Seeking Together".  You can find more of his music here.If you'd like to join our support circle, visit our Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ccseminary/posts)

David Tacey is an Australian public intellectual, writer and interdisciplinary scholar. He is Emeritus Professor of Literature at La Trobe University in Melbourne and Research Professor at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra. Tacey was born in Melbourne but his young adult life was spent in Alice Springs, central Australia. Growing up alongside Aboriginal cultures influenced him greatly and he has maintained a lifelong interest in Aboriginal religions, indigenous health and wellbeing. His secondary education was conducted at Alice Springs High School. After completing secondary school in 1970, he worked as a labourer for a year to fund his future university education. He studied literature, philosophy and art history at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, where he obtained his BA (Honours) in 1975. He transferred to the University of Adelaide and completed his PhD in literature and analytical psychology in 1981.

Dr. Lana Turner-Addison speaks with Bishop Elijah Patterson about the topic of Universal Spirituality and how it is applicable to life. Universal spirituality allows the followers of each and every religion and denomination to freely practice their faith without harassment, criticism and denigration from the followers of another religion or from non-believers.

Our conversation with the Rev. Adam Bucko continues in this episode, the second part of a two-part interview. To listen to part one, click here. In the summer of 2019, the Reverend Adam Bucko was appointed as a Minor Canon at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY, where he serves as the director of the Center for the Spiritual Imagination. Although he is a newly ordained Episcopal priest, Adam has been a prominent figure in new monastic and contemplative Christian circles for some time now. Before going to seminary, he was an activist and spiritual director to New York City’s homeless youth. He is the co-author of two books, Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a New Generation (with Matthew Fox), and The New Monasticism: A Manifesto for Contemplative Living (with Rory McEntee). What we discovered was that homeless kids were not interested in talking about spirituality, but they were very eager to experience what would feel like a break from all the chaos that was present in their lives. — Adam Bucko Adam grew up in Poland during the totalitarian regime, where he explored the anarchist youth movement as a force for social and political change. After emigrating to the US at 17, his desire to lead a meaningful life sent him to monasteries in the US and India. His life-defining experience took place in India, where a brief encounter with a homeless child led him to the “Ashram of the Poor” where he began his work with homeless youth. This trans kid who started coming every day to learn meditation, he simply said, "Every time I show up here, I feel like I need to go into the meditation room. Once I go there, once I sit and get quiet, I feel like I just need to tell God about all of the pain in my life, and then just rest there, and be silent." And so my response to that was, "Why don't you just do that — every day." — Adam Bucko Upon returning to the US, Adam worked with homeless youth in cities around the country. He co-founded The Reciprocity Foundation, an award winning nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of New York City’s homeless youth. Additionally, Adam established HAB, an ecumenical and inter-spiritual contemplative fellowship for young people which offers formation in radical spirituality and sacred activism. Contemplative prayer for me is very much about heartbreak and aliveness. I gather all of the stuff of my life, all of the stuff that I experience in this world, both my heartbreak but also all of those things that make me truly alive, and I bring them to God and I sit there, in silence, awaiting God's response.  — Adam Bucko Adam speaks movingly about growing up in the repressive society of totalitarian Poland (where priests he knew were killed by the government), and then discovering contemplative practice through Hindu spirituality, before discerning a call to integrate his spiritual life with a commitment to social justice and sacred activism. To learn more about Adam, visit www.adambucko.com. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Adam Bucko & Matthew Fox, Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a New Generation Adam Bucko & Rory McEntee, The New Monasticism: A Manifesto for Contemplative Living Ramon Panikkar, The Intra-Religious Dialogue Bede Griffiths, Essential Writings Wayne Teasdale, The Mystic Heart: Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the World's Religions Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution Thomas Keating, Open Mind Open Heart Thomas Merton, Mystics and Zen Masters Beverly Lanzetta, The Monk Within: Embracing a Sacred Way of Life John Main, Essential Writings Teresa of Ávila, The Book of My Life Bernie Glassman, Infinite Circle: Teachings on Zen Edith Stein (Sr. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross), Essential Writings Meister Eckhart, Complete Mystical Works Augustine of Hippo, Confessions Dorothee Soelle,

Our conversation with the Rev. Adam Bucko continues in this episode, the second part of a two-part interview. To listen to part one, click here. In the summer of 2019, the Reverend Adam Bucko was appointed as a Minor Canon at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY, where he serves as the director of the Center for the Spiritual Imagination. Although he is a newly ordained Episcopal priest, Adam has been a prominent figure in new monastic and contemplative Christian circles for some time now. Before going to seminary, he was an activist and spiritual director to New York City’s homeless youth. He is the co-author of two books, Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a New Generation (with Matthew Fox), and The New Monasticism: A Manifesto for Contemplative Living (with Rory McEntee). What we discovered was that homeless kids were not interested in talking about spirituality, but they were very eager to experience what would feel like a break from all the chaos that was present in their lives. — Adam Bucko Adam grew up in Poland during the totalitarian regime, where he explored the anarchist youth movement as a force for social and political change. After emigrating to the US at 17, his desire to lead a meaningful life sent him to monasteries in the US and India. His life-defining experience took place in India, where a brief encounter with a homeless child led him to the “Ashram of the Poor” where he began his work with homeless youth. This trans kid who started coming every day to learn meditation, he simply said, "Every time I show up here, I feel like I need to go into the meditation room. Once I go there, once I sit and get quiet, I feel like I just need to tell God about all of the pain in my life, and then just rest there, and be silent." And so my response to that was, "Why don't you just do that — every day." — Adam Bucko Upon returning to the US, Adam worked with homeless youth in cities around the country. He co-founded The Reciprocity Foundation, an award winning nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of New York City’s homeless youth. Additionally, Adam established HAB, an ecumenical and inter-spiritual contemplative fellowship for young people which offers formation in radical spirituality and sacred activism. Contemplative prayer for me is very much about heartbreak and aliveness. I gather all of the stuff of my life, all of the stuff that I experience in this world, both my heartbreak but also all of those things that make me truly alive, and I bring them to God and I sit there, in silence, awaiting God's response.  — Adam Bucko Adam speaks movingly about growing up in the repressive society of totalitarian Poland (where priests he knew were killed by the government), and then discovering contemplative practice through Hindu spirituality, before discerning a call to integrate his spiritual life with a commitment to social justice and sacred activism. To learn more about Adam, visit www.adambucko.com. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Adam Bucko & Matthew Fox, Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a New Generation Adam Bucko & Rory McEntee, The New Monasticism: A Manifesto for Contemplative Living Ramon Panikkar, The Intra-Religious Dialogue Bede Griffiths, Essential Writings Wayne Teasdale, The Mystic Heart: Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the World's Religions Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution Thomas Keating, Open Mind Open Heart Thomas Merton, Mystics and Zen Masters Beverly Lanzetta, The Monk Within: Embracing a Sacred Way of Life John Main, Essential Writings Teresa of Ávila, The Book of My Life Bernie Glassman,

The theme of this lecture (delivered May 12, 2019) is the concrete scheme of human relationships in Vedic culture. It begins with a brief introduction to the Vedas, the source books of universal spiritual laws.There are four Vedas, each with four sections: rituals, prayers, contemplative prayers, and higher metaphysical/spiritual philosophy (Vedanta).Max Muller was commissioned by the Church of England to translate the Vedas to show it was nonsense so that people would convert to Christianity. After learning about the Vedas, he became a devotee of the Vedas, not just a scholar of the Vedas.The Rig Veda contains 1087 suktas (hymns), which together contain over 11000 verses. These hymns contain various concepts of God. For example, Agni is called Purohit, because he takes your offerings to various deities. Max Muller gives a Western classification of the evolution of the idea of Godhead in the Vedas, which is not entirely acceptable to traditional scholars but useful for Western scholarship: Pantheism, Polytheism, Monotheism, henotheism, monism.These Vedas were the product of the realizations of great saints and sages who had understood certain spiritual truths in their own heart and experience. For example, the Nasadiya Sukta states that in the beginning, it was not anything that could be called either existence or non-existence.Swami Vivekananda said that anybody can be a prophet because he can realize the presence of God in his own heart. A person leading a pure life can reach this highest spiritual evolution. These are the conclusions of the Vedas, the highest reach of the Vedas.Vedic Scheme of Life – Universal Regulatory Principles of LifeTaittiriya Upanishad Convocation address: practice dharma; always continue learning; never deviate from the truth; respect your parents, your teachers, and your guests (even those who arrive uninvited).Householders need to fight evil, generate wealth in order to uphold society. Many of these ideas encoded in the Smrtis were also incorporated in the Indian constitution.Four ashramas or stages of life were regulated by 40 or 16 sacraments (samskaras).A structure of values is needed so that all activities can be carried out in the proper way. Need for sleep and food are necessary for both humans and animals. What makes humans special is their sense of dharma. A spiritual orientation is given to all householder duties. This sense is universal, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi had a motherly love that all understood.1)Marriage - is a joint spiritual pilgrimage. Never deviating from Dharma, they journey through artha and kama in order to reach moksha.2)An ideal teacher sees his disciple as a father sees his own son. He dreams of being surpassed by his own son/disciple.3)A father who sells his son for a dowry, parents who do not teach their children spiritual/cultural values beyond the utilitarian and practical cannot be called parents or teachers.4)Moksha is the most important value of this life. In the Way of Pilgrim, you find the peasant had reached perfection in the Jesus prayer. Every moment was a joy because he felt the presence of God everywhere. He was a jivanmukta, liberated while living in the spirit. 5)The art of retiring: not micromanaging family affairs, retiring to contemplation and meditation instead.6)Finally reaching the stage of sannyasa in the fourth stage.7)Young people can take to monasticism at any time when the genuine desire for Moksha. The Vedic scheme of life is universal, sublime, and applicable in all time and places. It embodies the highest spiritual ideals but in a concrete way in everyday life. It raises ordinary duties into selfless spiritual activities.

Katana will interview Author, Counselor and Dreamworker, David Low, MS PhD.Join us and you will develop a better understanding of:Unifying factors in all religions and spiritualityListeners’ own spiritual faculties and potential for their developmentProblems and issues connected with society and orthodox religion which impact true spiritualityDavid Low, MS PhD is a former Adjunct Professor of Religion, drug counselor, and entertainer who today does dreamwork, teaches meditation, and speaks on topics in popular spirituality and religion. After some powerful meditation experiences, Dr. Low travelled extensively and visited different Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Sufi, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim groups. Soon after getting initiation from his major teacher, he began having psychic dreams, often involving spirit guides who directed major decisions in his life. An epiphany in 2014 led him to write his first book, Universal Spiritual Philosophy and Practice: an Informal Textbook for Discerning Seekers. To learn more about David Low go to davidlowmsphd.com

A fascination with the metaphysical world has been a lifetime in the making for Laura Lenhard.Laura has a sacred story that is not often openly talked about and that is her spiritual practice as a hedge witch. Join us and find out what a hedge witch really is... I promise you it's not scary or dark! A sneak peek... it's really all about their reverence for Mother Earth and all living beings.Laura will also share her knowledge about using our connection with nature to further strengthen and deepen our own spiritual connection and power.Find out about -Clearing negative energies from your home with smudgingPractical gem magicRituals to harness the power of the moon and the sunCalling in the directions during ritualCreating a home altarCreating effective herbal formulasAnd more!Meet Laura Lenhard:Laura has had a lifelong fascination with the metaphysical world, along with a deep-rooted belief in the concept of Universal Spirituality. She has a deep respect for all spiritual paths and a love for the natural world. She is the owner of Talisman, a unique shop filled with all things mystical, magical and natural. Laura works to educate and share information regarding the metaphysical and spiritual realms through her day-to-day interactions with patrons at her shop, guest appearances on various radio shows,writing articles, Talisman’s monthly newsletter,, her “Metaphysical Musings” blog as well as by leading classes and lectures. Visit www.talismanct.com

Reverend Dr. Linda De Coff founder Head Minister New Thought International an Association of Global Centers for World Peace & Enlightenment is my guest. A leading metaphysician for our times, Dr. Linda is a highly accomplished Practitioner of Religious Science, and her involvement in the New Thought Movement spans over 30 years.  In her extensive exploration of the world’s most enduring Spiritual philosophies, Dr. Linda has studied the master teachings of Jesus Christ, Buddha, Paramahansa Yogananda, Sathya Sai Baba and other Masters of the Far East, Ernest Holmes' Science Of Mind, Mind Freedom, and the timeless philosophies of Tibet and the Tao. Dr. Linda combines the best of the East and West in her powerful teachings of the Truth. The Reverend Dr. Linda De Coff is also a noted author, teacher and international speaker on Advanced and Universal Higher Spiritual Consciousness themes, Appealing to a rich and varied array of audiences, from all branches of the metaphysical world, she also frequently appears on TV and radio shows nationwide. In November of 1995, Dr. Linda's Doctorate of Divinity Award in Metaphysics was celebrated at The United Nation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, where Dr. Linda spoke on “The New Millennium of Universal Spirituality.”  In May of 1996, Dr. Linda made her premiere appearance at Carnegie Hall, introducing her most powerful and riveting subject: “Immortality Now and Forever!”  

OPEN LETTER: VERY ILLUSTRIOUS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA AND SIR PRIME MINISTER OF THE SOVIET UNION. Will you please excuse us that we do not mention your names and surnames, because we do not know in what year this letter will reach your hands and as it is just obvious, times are changing and we do not know if at that time you will be holding the First Magistracy Office of your respective countries. The purpose of this open letter is to inform you that in LATIN AMERICA was already achieved the CONQUEST OF SPACE. It is barely natural that you will skeptically smile before such information, possibly considered by you as an “INSOLENCE”. We comply with the duty to advise you not to spend any more money on COSMIC ROCKETS; those monies should be better used. The cosmic rockets are good for nothing and are a real failure. There currently exists in a secret location in SOUTH AMERICA, in the deep heart of the jungle, a scientific society with ninety-eight eminent scientists coming from different European Nations. This society following the footsteps of the great sage GUILLERMO MARCONI, learned to use the powerful SOLAR ENERGY with GREAT MASTERY. Currently such society builds under the guidance of wise MARTIANS men, wonderful interplanetary ships with which they have not only studied all your territories but they have also managed to travel to the MOON and to MARS. It is not in vain to explain that the aforementioned scientific society has enough money to continue its works thanks to the economic support of the MARTIANS. LET ME CLARIFY. It would not be strange for us that you throw outraged this letter because your pride and skepticism is well known on the whole planet Earth. Nonetheless before few years you'll have concrete evidence about our claims. Fuel liquid you use for cosmic rockets is useless for the interplanetary navigation. THE COSMIC SHIPS designed by Martians and built by the sages of the aforementioned scientific society, under the direction of the Martians sages are powered by Solar energy. The Scientists of the aforementioned society are eminently religious and there is even a priest among them, it does not matter which Religion. We are absolutely convinced that it is absolutely impossible the conquest of space if we exclude the SPIRITUALITY. All the inhabitants of the Cosmos are deeply religious. Everyone knows very well that the DIVINE is latent and immanent in every atom of the infinite. The aforementioned SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY has built a great UNDERGROUND laboratory in the heart of the JUNGLE. This laboratory has everything necessary for research. Contact with the Martians was achieved on December 16 in the year of 1955 at 5 in the afternoon. Five Martian machines flew at that time over the jungle and one landed. Four Martian people descended and among them the Martian Chief of the expedition. Since then the contact was established and the COSMIC SHIPS FROM MARS are landing normally in that region. Those ninety-eight resident scientists in the deep jungle of South America, usually coexist with the MARTIANS and from them are learning the science of INTERPLANETARY NAVIGATION. The aforementioned scientists received from the hands of the Martian Chief, illustrious Sir TAGE, a sheet of gold with the following inscription: "LOGA (MARS) UNIVERSAL BROTHER OF THE IMMENSE SPACE, RENDERS HOMAGE AND FRIENDSHIP TO DOGUE (EARTH) IN THE VEHE-MENT LONGING TO UNITE ALL HUMANS BEINGS LIVING IN ONE SPIRIT, IN THE INFINITE SPIRIT FOR ETERNAL GLORY AND PEACE" Congratulations to the Martian Chief Mr. TAGE for his speech of four words are: "SUNDI, DOGUE, LOGA, which means God, Earth and Mars". With this speech and the sheet of gold, the ALLIANCE between Martians and earthlings has been sealed. We also extend our congratulations to MR. MARTINELLI, for the wholesome and meaningful ring given to Mr. TAGE on the 12th of October 1956 twelve hours Meridian that took place on the face of the Earth the most important cosmic event, of all the centuries after the coming of our Lord THE CHRIST. One of the most illustrious members of the afore mentioned scientific society, the illustrious Sr Narcissus Genovese says that at that precise time the "COLUMBUS EXPEDITION" left heading to Planet Mars. A lot we owe on this matter to Mr. Narcissus Genovese on the aforementioned Scientific Expedition to the planet Mars. If this letter, arrives to him please receive our congratulations. As well as the three ships that came with Columbus to America, were also three the COSMIC SHIPS built by the terrestrial scientists under the direction of the Martians. The names of the THREE COSMIC SHIPS are: "LOGA", "DOGE", "CUNDI" (MARS EARTH, ALLIANCE). The interior of the Ships were decorated with THE IMAGE OF CHRIST and the trip was performed successfully. The CONVOY was made up of three TERRESTRIAL COSMIC SHIPS and six Martian who FULFILLED the mission of escorting Earthling crafts. Nine people formed the crew of Earth Ships. Three for each one of the three EARTHLING SHIPS. The first stage of cosmic flight was the MOON and was absolutely proven over and over again, that the MOON is a DEAD world. The expedition rested on the Moon and then continued their journey heading to MARS. Ten ships of MARTIAN origin joined in the Moon to the expeditioners. All the inhabitants of the city of TANIO capital of the planet MARS, came to the AIRPORT to WELCOME to the inhabitants of the Earth. Five days remained the expeditioners on the planet MARS dedicated to the OBSERVATION and study. It was a lot what they learned on MARS and after returning victorious they continued their studies and research in the heart of the South American jungle. The NINETY -EIGHT European scientists dedicated to this kind of research and study under the guidance of wise men MARTIANS, want to share their knowledge with all the inhabitants of the Earth. They want humanity to participate of the INTERPLANETARY navigation but Russia and the United States with their Atomic experiments and their nuclear explosions, are clogging us, are preventing the members of the AUGUST scientific society from making us all the inhabitants of the Earth, partakers of the cosmic journeys. The TWO GREAT WORLD WARS which filled the world of pain and now the cold war with all the possibilities that it becomes hot and refill the world of blood and destruction are the main factors that impede the cultural interchange with the Martians and the cosmic journeys. There is no need for more cosmic rockets, the contact with Martians is already done it's a fact. Now what is needed to participate in the cosmic journeys is the DISSOLUTION OF THE “I”. As long as the “I” exists, there will be no PEACE, and unless there is PEACE, the interplanetary travels are impossible. At this precise moment in which we live, not COSMIC ROCKETS are needed, but the study of the “I” and its TOTAL DEATH. Thus, and only thus, the TRAVELS TO MARS will be possible. It is impossible to take MURDERERS to MARS, THIEVES, DRUNKARDS, GLUTTONS, GREEDY, MATERIALISTIC, MARXISTS, enemies of the eternal, PROSTITUTES, etc. On MARS only reigns PEACE and not even Governments, nationalities, armies and police are needed. On Mars there are no CRIMINALS and if one were born would be considered as sick and would be taken to an isolated sanatorium. Think gentlemen about what this means. Think of a world like that, in a world where the “I” no longer exists. Imagine for an instant an Earthling army invading MARS. Understand what such horror means, such barbarity. The author of this letter kindly BEG you gentlemen in the name of the Truth, end the Atomic explosions, end the cold war and start an era of Universal Spirituality. In a special way I ask the SOVIET UNION, suspend the broadcasting publicly and privately of the MATERIALIST DIALECTIC, and intensify the propaganda in favor of the SPIRITUALITY. Know Sir that all the inhabitants of the COSMOS worship the DIVINITY and the conquest of space is impossible without SPIRITUALITY. Please gentlemen: I beseech you on behalf of the inhabitants of the Earth, do not damage us more with your wars, hate to DIVINITY, nuclear explosions, etc., etc., etc. From the book COSMIC SHIPS – CHAPER IV SIGNED IN MEXICO ON THE 29 DAYS OF THE MONTH OF APRIL. YEAR 3 OF THE AQUARIUM ERA, BY THE FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF THE GNOSTIC MOVEMENT. Samael Aun Weor Translation done at the www.AmericanGnosticAssociation.org of Richmond VA USA Member of AGEACAC USA gnosisrichmond@msn.com http://english.lanuevaeradeacuario.com Tel: (804)282-4090

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