Synopses & Reviews
What is an "Avatar?"
According to primordial wisdom embodied in ancient Indian teachings, an Avatar is a Divine Being that descends from the transcendental realm to restore peace and harmony to the earth. They are manifestations of the Ultimate Being that can appear at will in human or animal form. When Mother Nature has been harmed by the actions of humans, Avatars restore the karmic balance while showing humans the way back to the higher realms.
In Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar, author Jeffrey Armstrong enlightens us on the real meaning of the word Avatar and its relevance today. Culled from Vedic spiritual traditions of India that can be traced back more than 15,000 years, Armstrong illuminates how contemporary cultural references to Avatars reveal their deep and enlightening historical roots. At the heart of these teachings is a respect for all life, the concept that we are each part of the same Ultimate Being, and where everyone is able to makes the journey back home to the Divine.
With the social, economic, environmental, and political unrest in the world today, these lessons from the Avatar are more important than ever.
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"Revolutionary and revealing. A work of inspired Divine Art. Knowledge worthy for study from anyone interested in discovering their sublime potential." Madhuri Honeyman
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and#8220;I truly enjoyed the unfolding of our ancient Hindu/Vedic culture and philosophy finding a fresh voice. Armstrong gallops through pretty much every social, political, scientific, and religious issue currently engaging and outraging the human race, from the Transcendental to the dirt real. I so admire what has been has accomplished here.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt;and#8212;andlt;Bandgt;Paramacharya Palaniswamiandlt;/Bandgt;, andlt;Bandgt;andlt;Iandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt;Editor-in-Chief andlt;Iandgt;HinduismTodayandlt;/Iandgt;
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and#8220;The concept of imagining that you are not your thoughts, thus you are not even your and#8216;imaginationand#8217;, sets the premise for an exploration of the deepest spiritual questions. Rooted in an awareness of the true nature of consciousness, Jeffrey awakens our intuition to what it has forgotten. Many Namasteand#8217;sand#8221;andlt;BRandgt;and#8212;andlt;Bandgt;Terry McBrideandlt;/Bandgt;, founder of YYoga
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"Rooted in an awareness of the true nature of consciousness, Jeffrey awakens our intuition to what it has forgotten."
Terry McBride, founder of Y Yoga
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and#8220;Jeffrey Armstrong has shown how the new avatar awareness and the ancient and eternal avatar consciousness can be united for individual and global transformation. He has done so with poetry, humor, intelligence, wit, and grace. A book that will open the doorways to many higher dimensions, new hidden horizons, new worlds of delight, and new ways of vision.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;and#8212;David Frawleyandlt;/Bandgt;, director, American Institute of Vedic Studies
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andlt;divandgt;"Armstrong is a Western master of Eastern wisdom who has masterfully written andlt;Iandgt;The SpiritualTeachings of the Avatarandlt;/Iandgt; in a voice that resonates deeply with the soul.
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and#8220;Armstrong is a Western master of Eastern wisdom who has masterfully written andlt;Iandgt;The SpiritualTeachings of the Avatarandlt;/Iandgt; in a voice that resonates deeply with the soul. He transports us to the loving embrace of Mother Earthand#8217;s arms as she reminds us to live on this Earth lovingly and consciously for the good of all. I love this book!and#8221;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;and#8212;Michelle DeAngelisandlt;/Bandgt;, corporate consultant and author of andlt;Iandgt;Geta Life That Doesnand#8217;t Suckandlt;/Iandgt;
Synopsis
andlt;iandgt;Spiritual Teachings of the Avatarandlt;/iandgt; 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 Beingand#8212;usually in human formand#8212;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 andlt;iandgt;Spiritual Teachings of the Avatarandlt;/iandgt;, Vedic expert and teacher Jeffrey Armstrong explains the ancient Indian wisdoms embodied in the word and#8220;avatar,and#8221; and that behind the notion of avatar is a view that sees the sacredness of all life and the soul of all beings as eternaland#8212;meant for freedom and made of divine essence.
About the Author
Jeffrey Armstrong is a visionary, spiritual teacher, and the founder of the Vedic Academy of Sciences and Arts. As a charismatic guest speaker, lecturer, or speaking on his award-winning book, andlt;iandgt;God the Astrologerandlt;/iandgt;, he is a sought after guest on television and talk radio. Jeffrey has earned degrees in psychology, English literature, history and comparative religions. andnbsp;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.