"Avataric periods are like the springtide of creation.
They bring a new release of power, a new awakening of
consciousness, a new experience of life not merely for a
few, but for all. Qualities of energy and awareness, which had
been used and enjoyed by only a few advanced souls, are made
available for all humanity. Life, as a whole, is stepped up to
a higher level of consciousness, is geared to a new rate of
energy. The transition from sensation to reason was one such
step; the transition from reason to intuition will be another."
"The Avatar appears in different forms, under different
names, at different times, in different parts of the world. As
His appearance always coincides with the spiritual
regeneration of man, the period immediately preceding His
manifestation is always one in which humanity suffers from the
pangs of the approaching rebirth. Man seems more than ever
enslaved by desire, more than ever driven by greed, held by
fear, swept by anger. The strong dominate the weak; the rich
oppress the poor; large masses of people are exploited for the
benefit of the few who are in power. The individual, who finds
no peace or rest, seeks to forget himself in excitement.
Immorality increases, crime flourishes, religion is ridiculed.
Corruption spreads throughout the social order. Class and
national hatreds are aroused and fostered. Wars break out.
Humanity grows desperate. There seems to be no possibility of
stemming the tide of destruction."
"Those who are spiritually awake have been aware for some
time that the world is at present in the midst of a period
such as always precedes Avataric manifestations. Even
unawakened men and women are becoming aware of it now. From
their darkness they are reaching out for light; in their
sorrow they are longing for comfort; from the midst of the
strife into which they have found themselves plunged, they are
praying for peace and deliverance."
"The breaking of my silence the signal for my public
manifestation is not far off. I bring the greatest treasure
it is possible for man to receive a treasure that includes
all other treasures, that will endure forever, that increases
when shared with others. Be ready to receive it."
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Excerpts from DISCOURSES by Meher Baba, 7th ed, pp. 266-270
1987 © Avatar Meher Baba Perpetual Public Charitable Trust
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