you will begin to have certain experiences. You will start to have more activity in your dreams. Some of you will begin to feel some pulsation in the area of the third eye. This pulsation is due to the awakening of a chakra (energy centers in the subtle body) that has been lying dormant. The fields of psychology and anthropology emphasize that human beings use less than ten percent of their brain capacity. This means that many of our abilities remain unused. Day to day we witness paranormal events that traditional, empirical, reduc- tionistic schemes of knowledge cannot fully explain. We see that some people are able to heal the sick. Some people are mental telepathists and are able to read minds. Some people have the sense of clairvoyance and are able to see into the future. Our present material scientific laws do not understand, and cannot deal with these phenomena in their totality. However, we know that these paranormal occurrences do exist; we may even know people who have experienced some of them.
Because of the transition that the planet is experiencing and will experience for a long time to come, we can no longer hold back this kind of information. Many people need to be become more receptive as extraordinary phenomena begin to take place. In your lifetime, you are going to see an unusual kind of life force on this planet. You are going to have more contact with other-worldly beings than has happened for millennia. You are going to determine what the nature of life will be and what the future of the human race holds for all of us. In these discussions we are not asking you to accept anything on blind faith. We are definitely asking that you not immediately reject anything either. We suggest that you do some research for yourself. Just ponder the basic points, inves- tigate them and, most importantly, try to know better how to protect yourself against subtle forces so that you will not become a casualty. If you take these simple steps, you will be one of those who help to bring about a new era for humankind.
Questions and Answers
Question: Could you speak more about the role of differ-
ent scriptures and guides in consciousness upliftment?
Answer: The Bible, the Koran, the Torah, the Vedas, the
Puranas, and other scriptures, as well as the prophets, Muhammad, Jesus, Buddha, Zoroaster, Madhavacharya, and other great teachers all have a role to play in consciousness- raising. Of course, we sometimes encounter teachers that are not bona fide, but all the bona fide teachers have a similar type of responsibility. They give a certain kind of knowledge adapted to time, place, and circumstances that is ultimately geared towards helping humanity in its conscious evolution. If we look closely, we will see that the essence of these texts is very similar. The only differences lie with the way their prac- titioners codify the information.
All traditions have an exoteric and an esoteric aspect. The exoteric elements concern the externals of the philosophy. Exoteric practitioners are usually more sectarian and insecure, and they propagate the exclusivity of their religion. The esoteric practitioners seek a more profound religious experi- ence. Going deeply into their bona fide system, they touch on certain universal truths. They do not view other religious groups as threats, and thus they have no difficulties with them. If we follow these great teachers who are perfectly knowl- edgeable about these higher truths, our elevation on the spiri- tual path is assured.
There are sinister forces that are not only pitching race against race and tribe against tribe, but religion against reli- gion. The more empowered demonic entities have lodged themselves in religious circles, causing great conflict. Many of our present-day, so-called spiritual teachers are actually in connection with these demonic energies; some are actually possessed. Although a person may heal the sick, for example, this does not necessarily mean that the power to do so is
coming from a divine source. One can invoke lower entities, which can penetrate one’s consciousness and provide great psychic abilities. Such psychic power is ultimately used to incarcerate others and increase the number of material diffi- culties.
In the coming years we should all be more discerning about where the information we accept comes from. Examine the lives of the channelers, the mystics, the mediums, the astrologers, or the clairvoyants. What are they saying and doing? Are their messages uplifting and liberating? Are they focused on the culture of love and devotion, or are their messages concerned with power, control, and material manipulation? Look at their lifestyle. Is it exemplary or sinful in nature? By carefully scrutinizing individuals such as these, you can understand whether the path they are on is negative or positive.
Question: You mentioned demigod worship. Could you
speak about ancestor worship?
Answer: What you worship is what you get. Suppose one
of your ancestors was a murderer, a fornicator, or a thief. On one hand you have love for that person, but you don’t particu- larly want to emulate that behavior or lifestyle. Worshiping ancestors blindly is a little dangerous. With the rise in Afrocentricity, and the increased contact with Asian cultures, ancestor worship has increased. However, we should remem- ber that the more we focus on worshiping and serving the Supreme, our own growth and spiritual acceleration will be shared with our ancestors, most of whom need our help in this way. Demigod worship and ancestor worship can be compared to bribery. When you are trying to avoid doing something, you pay a bribe. Sometimes the person you pay can deliver, and sometimes they are just bluffing you. It’s a risk you take. Some people want to avoid surrendering their lives to the Supreme, so they limit their spiritual activities to demigod or ancestor
worship. By explaining the demigods, the angels, the ances- tors and their influence, we do not mean that you should worship them, but that as servants of the Supreme we should have great respect for them. Even though they are on a higher level than we are, they are still part of the material world.
Question: I have heard it said that sanskrit is a language
used by the devas. Can you speak about how languages affect the mind?
Answer: There is a vast difference between the ancient
languages and those we use today. Language affects thought. Those of you who speak more than one language are aware of the different moods evoked by each language. Some languages are more limited than others in the amount of themes and ideas that can be expressed. Words that can describe something in one language may not exist in another language to convey that meaning easily. Language affects how we perceive the world and also how we relate to the world. Modern languages are gradually losing their ability to connect with the spiritual, because they deal less with metaphysical and spiritual phenomena and more with the material realm. Thus you see that monks, priests, yogis, and medicine men will often use an ancient language to invoke certain impressions in the consciousness and to stimulate certain faculties.
Specific languages can also affect certain chakras and can penetrate the covers of material nature. In the material world the soul is covered by eight material elements. Five of these are gross: earth, water, fire, air and ether, and three are subtle: mind, intelligence, and false ego. False ego refers to the false identification of ourselves as material bodies rather than spir- itual souls. Specific languages vibrate with the potency to penetrate these elements and reach the soul. Therefore, even if we do not understand with our intelligence or minds what is being said, and our false ego is resisting, the soul is getting the message that is meant for it.