Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar: Ancient Wisdom for a New World

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Simon and Schuster, Jun 29, 2010 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 240 pages
Is there a divine reason the word "Avatar" emerged at the forefront of popular culture? Discover the original Avatars and learn how their ancient wisdom can change the way you view the world.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar speaks to anyone concerned with the sustainability of Mother Earth, the role of elders in our society, the seemingly unconsciousness of science and corporations, and the subtleties of unseen realities, resulting in spiritual growth, a deeper relationship with nature, and a better world for all. An avatar is a manifestation of the Supreme Being—usually in human form—that descends from the transcendental realm to Earth to heal the planet and restore peace and harmony by eliminating the harmful souls that prey on Mother Earth. In Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar, Vedic expert and teacher Jeffrey Armstrong explains the ancient Indian wisdoms embodied in the word “avatar,” and that behind the notion of avatar is a view that sees the sacredness of all life and the soul of all beings as eternal—meant for freedom and made of divine essence.
 

Contents

NamasteI See You
1
The Mother of All
13
Home Tree and Ecology
21
Energy Is Everything
31
Honoring the Feminine
41
From Corporation to Cooperation
51
Twice Born and Rites of Passage
61
The Ancestors and Elders
69
The Great Leap to the Transcendental Realms
105
Ram and SitaThe Eternal Romance
121
Epic LoveUltimate Avatar
143
The Secret of Secrets
165
Meditations and Practices
175
Wisdom of the Avatars
187
Glossary
193
Bibliography
213

Freedom Individuality and Liberation
79
YogaThe Link the Bond the Union
89

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Jeffrey Armstrong is a visionary, spiritual teacher, and the founder of the Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts. As a charismatic guest speaker, lecturer, or speaking on his award-winning book, God the Astrologer, he is a sought after guest on television and talk radio. Jeffrey has earned degrees in psychology, English literature, history and comparative religions. He studied Sanskrit from a Banares Pundit at the University of Hawaii. He has a vast knowledge of Ayurveda, Jyotisha, and many of the related historical Vedic texts. In 1986, Jeffrey began a career as a motivational speaker and high tech corporate humorist. For the past eleven years he has delivered a series of talks that integrate the timeless wisdom of Eastern philosophy into clear, modern language that inspires today's corporations and executives.

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