Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar (Hardcover)

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 5,000 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. Learn more here.

• Publication date: 06/29/2010
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 224
• Publisher: Atria/Beyond Words
• Illustrator or Photographer: Farel Dalrymple
• ISBN: 9781582702810
• Dimensions: 5 x 7.5
• Categories: Spiritual Lifestyles, Global Native Wisdom

• Revolutionary and revealing. A work of inspired Divine Art. Knowledge worthy for study from anyone interested in discovering their sublime potential.

  —Madhuri Honeyman

• A real hallmark of a great teacher.

  —Zohara M. Hieronimus, host of Future Talk Radio Show

• With clarity, insight and humor…I hate to contradict Bob Dylan, but you DO need a Veda-man to know which way the wind blows.

  —Steve Bhaerman, a.k.a. Swami Beyondananda, Author, Speaker

• I truly enjoyed the unfolding of our ancient Hindu/Vedic culture and philosophy finding a fresh voice. I so admire what has been has accomplished here.

  —Paramacharya Palaniswami, Editor-in-Chief Hinduism Today

• A book that will open the doorways to many higher dimensions, new hidden horizons, new worlds of delight, and new ways of vision.

  —David Frawley, director, American Institute of Vedic Studies

• Rooted in an awareness of the true nature of consciousness, Jeffrey awakens our intuition to what it has forgotten.

  —Terry McBride, founder of YYoga

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  Jeffrey Armstrong

  Jeffrey Armstrong has studied Vedic philosophy and Indian culture for over forty years. He is the founder of the Vedic Academy of Science and Arts (VASA) and has shared his knowledge of ancient Indian wisdom to audiences around the globe.

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