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Future of the World - Vision of Some Modern-Age Savants & Seers
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Interestingly, not only the prophecies of
prodigious minds, but also insightful vision of
some sagacious thinkers and intellectuals of the
modern times also support the dawn of a bright
future of spirituality after the climax of all-round
challenges and adversities across the world.
Noted among the recent inferences based on the clear and sound analytics that support the prophecies of transformation of socio-economic scenario are those of Professor Ravindra Nath (Ravi) Batra[1-2]. Dr. Ravi Batra, Professor at Southern Methodist University, is an Indian- American economist who has authored six bestselling books. His book “The Great Depression of 1990” topped the New York Times best seller list in 1987. This book was like an accurate prediction of the future.
Batra advocates PROUT — Progressive Utilization Theory. PROUT recommends a democratic system of free enterprise – one in which everyone involved, has a stake – a decentralized economy towards an equitable distribution system that would provide equal opportunities of material progress along with self-development to all. He also sees important role of spirituality in bringing about the much needed socio-economic transformation of today’s world. With his analysis of the global socio-economic scenario, Batra also points out the hardship and challenges India would also face by the economic crises across the world. However he also shows a silver line of opportunities ahead with unique features of Indian society and culture and the human potential of India most suitable for implementation
Referring to his work and vision, some experts and exponents of PROUT predict that[2] — “[...] The coming crises will actually be a blessing in disguise, for it will force a re-evaluation of the economic policies. It will precipitate a broadbased awareness, that there must be a drastic change in economic planning. In short the soil will be then fertile for PROUT to emerge as the only alternative [....]. The economic reforms of PROUT will create a fertile ground for the full unleashing of India’s human potential. Other countries will follow in India’s footsteps.
At that time not only will the world emulate India’s new system, but the nation’s ancient spiritual heritage will also become prominent - its universalistic wisdom will play great role in unifying our planet. Humanity will realize as never before that only global cooperation can put an end to the world-wide crises. When the declining moral values throughout the world have reached their nadir, only eternal philosophy will be able to fulfil the spiritual and moral vacuum. India will then assure the moral leadership of the world [..]”.
That simple living inspired by spiritual thinking is the only way to level the environmental disturbances and incongruities of the society and erect the framework of social uplift, is also supported by thorough data-modelling and simulation studies carried out independently by some researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute[3]. But this socioeconomic transformation would be feasible and would lead to a happy and eco-friendly society only if aspirations and thinking of the masses is also transformed accordingly[4].
Spiritual Endeavours to Usher in a Brighter Future: It is remarkable to note that what the researchers and intellectuals are now projecting as sustainable models and approaches had been envisaged and advocated by Seer-sage spiritual scientist Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya as part of commencement of his Yug Nirman (Epochal Transformation) and Vichar Kranti (Thought Revolution) Mission way back in 1940s[5,6].
Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya (revered as “Gurudev”) has demonstrated unique ability to predict the future on many occasions. During the 1980s, when the cold war was at its zenith, he had accurately predicted the impossibility of a third world war, nuclear non-proliferation and failure of the star-war programme. Some of his predictions of global importance that have come true include the following.
During the War of 1971 between India and Pakistan, the cold-war between the two super nuclear powers had also got ‘heated up’. The Pentagon had launched its much-talked-of seventh naval fleet towards the Indian Ocean to help its ‘satellite country’. Every nautical mile traversed by the gigantic fleet equipped with hightech strategic gadgets was aggravating the threat and was mounting the concerns of the Indian side. The next morning Gurudev declared in his discourse that the great rishis, Himalayan Yogis, will not let anybody’s evil intentions succeed in attacking the land of divine philosophy and culture. He also initiated an arduous s³dhan³ (spiritual experiment) in absolute silence, without taking any food and water to prevent the adversities. Within 48 hours of his sublime spiritual experiment, the American naval fleet mysteriously reversed its direction! It was an astounding event for the world. The strategic planners and defence experts too could not quite understand what could have been the actual reason for this U-turn by the Pentagon or what made White House suddenly annul its decision?
Another event that raised global concern and curiosity was the fall of the Skylab in July 1979. Two days before the American space shuttle failed in elevating this first of its kind space-lab to safer altitude and it became apparent that the giant structure or its debris (of several tonnes) would fall randomly, Gurudev had asked all the disciples present in Shantikunj, Hardwar to collectively initiate a G³yatrº AnuÌÚh³na jointly with him to generate a flow of sublime consciousnesspower current in Nature necessary to counter an unprecedented threat likely from the space. People over there thought it might be some meteorexplosion, supernova effect or some astrologically negative signal. But soon the reason was obvious to everyone when the newspapers and radio broadcasts broke the news. The major fear was the alarming danger of devastation that was almost sure to be caused by the debris of the huge structure (of about 91000 kg tonne weight, orbital mass over 77000 kg and 282 cubic meter habitable volume) that was now falling towards the earth.
Gurudev disclosed that the experiment was much more than mass prayers to minimize the loss due to the crash. He explained that no one could deny the Laws of Nature and hence the gravitational force. “Given that the Skylab has begun falling down, the best thing we can do is to divert its trajectory to prevent the likely disaster and avoid the tragedy. For example, instead of destroying habitations or jungles on the earth, it may be ‘forced’ to submerge in an ocean […]”, he explained.
Those who have experienced the extraordinary energy vibrations and extrasensory currents in the 10 AKHAND JYOTI Sept.-Oct. 2017 “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” - Buddha Himalayan region or in the vicinity of great yogis like him could understand the point better than those who considered the material based science as ultimate reality. Well, irrespective of the arguments for and against such possibilities, what is remarkable without any scope for debate here is that more than twelve hours before the giant space lab entered the earth’s atmosphere, Gurudev had confidently declared that “now the purpose of the AnuÌÚh³na is accomplished, the fall will be safe – plunging in the Indian Ocean.” The verification of his foretell was what the world witnessed — without any control of NASA, Russian Space Agency (RSA) or any other observatory or space research centre, the Skylab debris submerged in the southern part of Indian Ocean!
Until the past few decades, the possibilities of a bright future were dimmed by the thick smog of doubts and despair caused by the terror of nuclear wars, star-war, economic crisis, diminishing natural resources, unabated environmental pollution, population explosion and the rising hazard of natural calamities because of disruption of the harmony of the ecosystem. It was impossible to imagine how the course of events would ever be diverted or controlled before the ‘dead-end’. Things have aggravated on many fronts by now but the writings and the speeches of this yugrishi indicate a silver lining of hope.
The spiritually empowered acumen of this angelic saint had a reach in the realms of subtler world. Future was apparent before his eyes like projection of a movie on the screen in front. However, he foretold about the future events only when it was a must to make people aware of their duties and preparations well in advance. It’s amazing to note that way back in late 1960s he had given clear hints about likelihood of immuno-deficiency disorders what we now know as AIDS. The breaking of the Berlin wall, disintegration of USSR, etc were also foretold by him decades before. His style of conveying the forecasts through his discourses and writings[6] was so lucid and convincing that his prophesies also used to sound like logically drawn conclusions. Some excerpts (translated version of the original in Hindi):
“Nature has its own ways of maintaining the balance necessary for the protection and evolution of life on the planet where it has bestowed enormous resources for its sustenance and expansion. The growing pleasure-driven tendencies and comfort-hungry lifestyle in the commercialized, self-centred society today should be cautiously checked. If man does not discipline his habits and sensory lust, it might happen that his body’s natural defence mechanism itself would revolt against him. Then, there won’t be any escape from the dreaded health-hazards!”
“Since the past three hundred years, this world has suffered several blood-shed revolutions, fanaticism and horrifying wars. The echos of the two World Wars seem to have overshadowed the constructive powers of scientific developments too. But Remember! The Creator of the World is superior to all super-powers here. The evolutionary impulse of positive change inspired by Him has propagated at the sublime spiritual level and is soon going to manifest itself in the form of revolution of thoughts. I can see it that those preparing for ‘head-on collision’ of their mighty high-tech weaponry with the rivals will soon understand the self-destructive risk of such daring attempts and will instead tilt towards an approach of far-reaching negotiations….”.
“The influence of cosmic evolutionary force of the Omnipotent can bring epochal changes, which are beyond our imagination [….]. One can’t believe today that the wall between the East and West of Germany will collapse for unity and peace. Why a mighty power like the USSR would let itself disintegrate? How would then the other superpower be checked? But we will see all these to happen in the coming decades [...]. The other ‘superpowers’ will not be able to protect their own economic interests without giving due share to the developing countries. Declining cultural and social values of the arrogant superpower of the world today will also compel it to invite manpower from rest of the world and alter its socio-economic trends of luxurious possessions. Victory of democracy even in the countries, which are ruled by military or imperialism since long, will also become a visible reality [….]”.
“Emancipation of women will no longer be only the matter of discussions in intellectual forums or protests and agitations of some activists/social organizations. Rise of women power will be significant in the regional and global scenario [...]”.
While referring to the future, he always warned about the testing times that need to be faced bravely and with adept preparations before the dawn of the new era. He often used to say – “the dawn of the new era is like the birth of a new baby for which the Mother Nature (and hence every living being here) will have to wait and also prepare to bear the ‘labour pains’ [….]”.
The period between 1980 and 2010 was referred by him as crucial for that purpose. He suggested that “Best possible attempts from the political, social, scientific, economical fronts should no doubt be accelerated but the most vital need of this critical phase is - cleansing and positive orientation of people’s thinking and devout endeavours of moral uplift and spiritual awakening to be carried out by the saintly souls and their followers, without which the sins, the evils, the follies of mankind that have put the globe on the verge of extinction cannot be rectified”.
In the next issue we will highlight the spiritual experiments and constructive projects initiated and accomplished by him as essential preparation at this juncture of epochal change, and present a summary of his predictions about the golden future (beyond 2025) of the world.
References: 1. Batra R. PROUTist Economy and India’s Brilliant Future. JAICO Publ. House, Bombay. 1990. 2. hp://proutscandinavia.blogspot. in/2013/02/the-future-super-power-indiaand- its.html 3. Paul Raskin, Tariq Banuri, Gilberto Gallopin, Pablo Guttman, Al Hammond, Robert Kates and Rob Swart, Great Transition: The Promise and Lure of the Times Ahead. Publ. Stockholm Environment Institute (ISBN: 978- 0971241817) www.greattransition.org 2002. 4. Brahmvarchas. Thought Revolution — A Western Introduction to the Work of Acharya Shriram Sharma. Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar (2nd Edn) 2014 5. Pandya P. The Legend of a Divine Campaign (2nd edition) Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar 2017 6. Pandya P., Jyotirmay. Chetan³ Kº Shikara Y³tr³ Vol. 1-3. [English version of Vol. 1 “Odyssey of the Enlightened”] Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar, 2003-2012. 7. Mission’s magazines “Akhand Jyoti”, “Yug Nirman Yojna”, etc and books published by Akhand Jyoti Sansthan, Mathura, Yug Nirman Yojna, Mathura and Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar. (Since 1940)
Noted among the recent inferences based on the clear and sound analytics that support the prophecies of transformation of socio-economic scenario are those of Professor Ravindra Nath (Ravi) Batra[1-2]. Dr. Ravi Batra, Professor at Southern Methodist University, is an Indian- American economist who has authored six bestselling books. His book “The Great Depression of 1990” topped the New York Times best seller list in 1987. This book was like an accurate prediction of the future.
Batra advocates PROUT — Progressive Utilization Theory. PROUT recommends a democratic system of free enterprise – one in which everyone involved, has a stake – a decentralized economy towards an equitable distribution system that would provide equal opportunities of material progress along with self-development to all. He also sees important role of spirituality in bringing about the much needed socio-economic transformation of today’s world. With his analysis of the global socio-economic scenario, Batra also points out the hardship and challenges India would also face by the economic crises across the world. However he also shows a silver line of opportunities ahead with unique features of Indian society and culture and the human potential of India most suitable for implementation
Referring to his work and vision, some experts and exponents of PROUT predict that[2] — “[...] The coming crises will actually be a blessing in disguise, for it will force a re-evaluation of the economic policies. It will precipitate a broadbased awareness, that there must be a drastic change in economic planning. In short the soil will be then fertile for PROUT to emerge as the only alternative [....]. The economic reforms of PROUT will create a fertile ground for the full unleashing of India’s human potential. Other countries will follow in India’s footsteps.
At that time not only will the world emulate India’s new system, but the nation’s ancient spiritual heritage will also become prominent - its universalistic wisdom will play great role in unifying our planet. Humanity will realize as never before that only global cooperation can put an end to the world-wide crises. When the declining moral values throughout the world have reached their nadir, only eternal philosophy will be able to fulfil the spiritual and moral vacuum. India will then assure the moral leadership of the world [..]”.
That simple living inspired by spiritual thinking is the only way to level the environmental disturbances and incongruities of the society and erect the framework of social uplift, is also supported by thorough data-modelling and simulation studies carried out independently by some researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute[3]. But this socioeconomic transformation would be feasible and would lead to a happy and eco-friendly society only if aspirations and thinking of the masses is also transformed accordingly[4].
Spiritual Endeavours to Usher in a Brighter Future: It is remarkable to note that what the researchers and intellectuals are now projecting as sustainable models and approaches had been envisaged and advocated by Seer-sage spiritual scientist Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya as part of commencement of his Yug Nirman (Epochal Transformation) and Vichar Kranti (Thought Revolution) Mission way back in 1940s[5,6].
Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya (revered as “Gurudev”) has demonstrated unique ability to predict the future on many occasions. During the 1980s, when the cold war was at its zenith, he had accurately predicted the impossibility of a third world war, nuclear non-proliferation and failure of the star-war programme. Some of his predictions of global importance that have come true include the following.
During the War of 1971 between India and Pakistan, the cold-war between the two super nuclear powers had also got ‘heated up’. The Pentagon had launched its much-talked-of seventh naval fleet towards the Indian Ocean to help its ‘satellite country’. Every nautical mile traversed by the gigantic fleet equipped with hightech strategic gadgets was aggravating the threat and was mounting the concerns of the Indian side. The next morning Gurudev declared in his discourse that the great rishis, Himalayan Yogis, will not let anybody’s evil intentions succeed in attacking the land of divine philosophy and culture. He also initiated an arduous s³dhan³ (spiritual experiment) in absolute silence, without taking any food and water to prevent the adversities. Within 48 hours of his sublime spiritual experiment, the American naval fleet mysteriously reversed its direction! It was an astounding event for the world. The strategic planners and defence experts too could not quite understand what could have been the actual reason for this U-turn by the Pentagon or what made White House suddenly annul its decision?
Another event that raised global concern and curiosity was the fall of the Skylab in July 1979. Two days before the American space shuttle failed in elevating this first of its kind space-lab to safer altitude and it became apparent that the giant structure or its debris (of several tonnes) would fall randomly, Gurudev had asked all the disciples present in Shantikunj, Hardwar to collectively initiate a G³yatrº AnuÌÚh³na jointly with him to generate a flow of sublime consciousnesspower current in Nature necessary to counter an unprecedented threat likely from the space. People over there thought it might be some meteorexplosion, supernova effect or some astrologically negative signal. But soon the reason was obvious to everyone when the newspapers and radio broadcasts broke the news. The major fear was the alarming danger of devastation that was almost sure to be caused by the debris of the huge structure (of about 91000 kg tonne weight, orbital mass over 77000 kg and 282 cubic meter habitable volume) that was now falling towards the earth.
Gurudev disclosed that the experiment was much more than mass prayers to minimize the loss due to the crash. He explained that no one could deny the Laws of Nature and hence the gravitational force. “Given that the Skylab has begun falling down, the best thing we can do is to divert its trajectory to prevent the likely disaster and avoid the tragedy. For example, instead of destroying habitations or jungles on the earth, it may be ‘forced’ to submerge in an ocean […]”, he explained.
Those who have experienced the extraordinary energy vibrations and extrasensory currents in the 10 AKHAND JYOTI Sept.-Oct. 2017 “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” - Buddha Himalayan region or in the vicinity of great yogis like him could understand the point better than those who considered the material based science as ultimate reality. Well, irrespective of the arguments for and against such possibilities, what is remarkable without any scope for debate here is that more than twelve hours before the giant space lab entered the earth’s atmosphere, Gurudev had confidently declared that “now the purpose of the AnuÌÚh³na is accomplished, the fall will be safe – plunging in the Indian Ocean.” The verification of his foretell was what the world witnessed — without any control of NASA, Russian Space Agency (RSA) or any other observatory or space research centre, the Skylab debris submerged in the southern part of Indian Ocean!
Until the past few decades, the possibilities of a bright future were dimmed by the thick smog of doubts and despair caused by the terror of nuclear wars, star-war, economic crisis, diminishing natural resources, unabated environmental pollution, population explosion and the rising hazard of natural calamities because of disruption of the harmony of the ecosystem. It was impossible to imagine how the course of events would ever be diverted or controlled before the ‘dead-end’. Things have aggravated on many fronts by now but the writings and the speeches of this yugrishi indicate a silver lining of hope.
The spiritually empowered acumen of this angelic saint had a reach in the realms of subtler world. Future was apparent before his eyes like projection of a movie on the screen in front. However, he foretold about the future events only when it was a must to make people aware of their duties and preparations well in advance. It’s amazing to note that way back in late 1960s he had given clear hints about likelihood of immuno-deficiency disorders what we now know as AIDS. The breaking of the Berlin wall, disintegration of USSR, etc were also foretold by him decades before. His style of conveying the forecasts through his discourses and writings[6] was so lucid and convincing that his prophesies also used to sound like logically drawn conclusions. Some excerpts (translated version of the original in Hindi):
“Nature has its own ways of maintaining the balance necessary for the protection and evolution of life on the planet where it has bestowed enormous resources for its sustenance and expansion. The growing pleasure-driven tendencies and comfort-hungry lifestyle in the commercialized, self-centred society today should be cautiously checked. If man does not discipline his habits and sensory lust, it might happen that his body’s natural defence mechanism itself would revolt against him. Then, there won’t be any escape from the dreaded health-hazards!”
“Since the past three hundred years, this world has suffered several blood-shed revolutions, fanaticism and horrifying wars. The echos of the two World Wars seem to have overshadowed the constructive powers of scientific developments too. But Remember! The Creator of the World is superior to all super-powers here. The evolutionary impulse of positive change inspired by Him has propagated at the sublime spiritual level and is soon going to manifest itself in the form of revolution of thoughts. I can see it that those preparing for ‘head-on collision’ of their mighty high-tech weaponry with the rivals will soon understand the self-destructive risk of such daring attempts and will instead tilt towards an approach of far-reaching negotiations….”.
“The influence of cosmic evolutionary force of the Omnipotent can bring epochal changes, which are beyond our imagination [….]. One can’t believe today that the wall between the East and West of Germany will collapse for unity and peace. Why a mighty power like the USSR would let itself disintegrate? How would then the other superpower be checked? But we will see all these to happen in the coming decades [...]. The other ‘superpowers’ will not be able to protect their own economic interests without giving due share to the developing countries. Declining cultural and social values of the arrogant superpower of the world today will also compel it to invite manpower from rest of the world and alter its socio-economic trends of luxurious possessions. Victory of democracy even in the countries, which are ruled by military or imperialism since long, will also become a visible reality [….]”.
“Emancipation of women will no longer be only the matter of discussions in intellectual forums or protests and agitations of some activists/social organizations. Rise of women power will be significant in the regional and global scenario [...]”.
While referring to the future, he always warned about the testing times that need to be faced bravely and with adept preparations before the dawn of the new era. He often used to say – “the dawn of the new era is like the birth of a new baby for which the Mother Nature (and hence every living being here) will have to wait and also prepare to bear the ‘labour pains’ [….]”.
The period between 1980 and 2010 was referred by him as crucial for that purpose. He suggested that “Best possible attempts from the political, social, scientific, economical fronts should no doubt be accelerated but the most vital need of this critical phase is - cleansing and positive orientation of people’s thinking and devout endeavours of moral uplift and spiritual awakening to be carried out by the saintly souls and their followers, without which the sins, the evils, the follies of mankind that have put the globe on the verge of extinction cannot be rectified”.
In the next issue we will highlight the spiritual experiments and constructive projects initiated and accomplished by him as essential preparation at this juncture of epochal change, and present a summary of his predictions about the golden future (beyond 2025) of the world.
References: 1. Batra R. PROUTist Economy and India’s Brilliant Future. JAICO Publ. House, Bombay. 1990. 2. hp://proutscandinavia.blogspot. in/2013/02/the-future-super-power-indiaand- its.html 3. Paul Raskin, Tariq Banuri, Gilberto Gallopin, Pablo Guttman, Al Hammond, Robert Kates and Rob Swart, Great Transition: The Promise and Lure of the Times Ahead. Publ. Stockholm Environment Institute (ISBN: 978- 0971241817) www.greattransition.org 2002. 4. Brahmvarchas. Thought Revolution — A Western Introduction to the Work of Acharya Shriram Sharma. Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar (2nd Edn) 2014 5. Pandya P. The Legend of a Divine Campaign (2nd edition) Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar 2017 6. Pandya P., Jyotirmay. Chetan³ Kº Shikara Y³tr³ Vol. 1-3. [English version of Vol. 1 “Odyssey of the Enlightened”] Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar, 2003-2012. 7. Mission’s magazines “Akhand Jyoti”, “Yug Nirman Yojna”, etc and books published by Akhand Jyoti Sansthan, Mathura, Yug Nirman Yojna, Mathura and Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar. (Since 1940)
