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The ONE Avatar has descended to Earth in human form throughout this 7,000-year cycle as Zoroaster 5,000 BC. Rama 3,500 BC. Krishna 2,000 BC. Buddha 650 BC. Jesus 10 AD., Mohammad 700 AD. , and Meher Baba 1900 AD. . These are the recent 7 major advents of the Avatar. However, He also descends in additional minor incarnations, still the Avatar, though not fully manifested. In this current cycle there have been 24 incarnations of the Avatar, Seven are Major ( fully manifested) advents, others are minor advents. -- In India: Ram, Krishna, Buddha. Jesus and Meher Baba. --
God is everywhere, but can you see Him in everything? Can you feel Him in everyone you meet? You certainly do not. So God has assumed the form of man to tell you and awaken you all to the fact that God is everywhere and in everyone and in everything. The God-Man. The Avatar. ------------------------------------------------- Rama and Krishna are not mentioned in the early Hindu Vedas which were composed by Aryan settlers after migrating into India 1500 BCE. Ramas' and Krishna' stories come from older Dravidian or tribal (Adivasi) traditions, long before the Aryans arrived. Their stories were adapted into Hinduism hundreds of years later. Rama The story of Rama. 4000 BC:
Rama – 3,500 BCE The timeless epic of the Ramayana recounts his extraordinary journey: his unjust exile into the forest, accompanied only by his devoted wife Sita and loyal brother Lakshmana; the tragic abduction of Sita by the demon king Ravana of Lanka. In his quest, Rama forms alliance with the monkey-god Hanuman, whose boundless devotion becomes legendary. Together, with an army of vanaras (monkey warriors), Rama wages a righteous war against the forces of darkness. His victorious return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile—bringing Sita safely home—marks the spiritual and symbolic return of light after darkness, justice after injustice. This divine homecoming is celebrated each year during Diwali, the Festival of Lights, when lamps are lit across India to honor the triumph of good over evil and the power of love, faith, and duty. Though pure, Sita was later sent away to the forest by King Rama, a queen turned away, to preserve the honor of the throne. There she gave birth to their twin sons, Lava and Kusha. Many years passed before she stood once more before Rama. Asked again to prove her innocence, Sita’s heart, steadfast and serene, turned to the Earth, her divine mother. She called upon the ground to receive her—and the Earth opened gently, taking her home. Rama is an eternal symbol of duty and sacrifice. And Sita, in her quiet strength and unyielding truth, remains one of the most revered and radiant heroines of all time. RAM SITA EXILE: RAM SITA EXILE The story of Rama. 3,500 BC:
AYODHYA: LORD RAMA and SITA RAM SITA EXILE: RAM SITA EXILE
Many fine hotels are available in Ayodhya and the nearby town of Faizabad. Be aware that most temples close for midday rest between 11 AM and 2 PM—this is a good time to enjoy lunch, take a boat ride, or explore the local bazaars. Don’t miss the new Janmabhoomi Temple, honoring the birthplace of Rama. To continue your pilgrimage, drive to Lucknow. From there, direct flights are available to Delhi or Srinagar. ------------------------------------------------- The winter months, particularly December and January, showcase Ayodhya, Varanasi and Sarnath at their best, with clear skies and a pleasant breeze. The winter season in Ayodhya witnesses the celebration of Diwali, a festival of lights. Monsoon, from July to September, the River Ganges in Varanasi and the Sarayu River in Ayodhya can become unnavigable. --------------------------------------------- Lord Krishna LORD KRISHNA AND RADHA IN VRINDAVAN Krishna – c. 2,000 BCE Krishnas' teachings to the warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra remain among the most profound spiritual discourses in world literature, exploring duty, selflessness, and the eternal soul. Under a starry sky heavy with fate, Krishna was born in the prison cell of Mathura, to Devaki and Vasudeva. He was the eighth male child — the one foretold to destroy the tyrant Kansa, Devaki’s own brother, who ruled Mathura with cruelty and dread. The moment the baby appeared, the prison doors opened, the guards fell asleep, and the river Yamuna parted to make way. Vasudeva carried his newborn son across the waters to the village of Gokul, where he was exchanged with the infant daughter of Yashoda and Nanda, the cowherd chief. Krishna’s earliest years were marked by miracles and mischief. He crawled through cow dung, stole curds, and enchanted all with his dark-eyed smile. But even as a toddler, danger followed. Kansa, fearing the prophecy, sent demon after demon to kill the child: The giantess Putana, who tried to poison him with her breast milk, fell lifeless as Krishna sucked the very life from her. Trinavarta, a whirlwind demon, carried him into the sky — only to be crushed under the baby’s weight. Others met similar ends, undone by the divine child who seemed no more than a playful boy. At the age of three, due to growing threats, Nanda moved the entire village to the forested pastures of Vrindavan, on the other side of the Yamuna. In Vrindavan. Surrounded by forest, river, and cow-dotted meadows, Krishna grew into a radiant youth — full of laughter, grace, and boundless charm. He played the flute under the kadamba trees, and its notes stirred the hearts of all beings: None were more entranced than Radha, older than Krishna by a year or two, was the daughter of Vrishabhanu and Kirti, from the nearby village of Barsana. Her beauty was unmatched, but it was her devotion, her spiritual longing, that set her apart. In every glance she cast upon Krishna, there was recognition — not just of a boy, but of the Divine Beloved. Their love was not of the world. It was not defined by marriage or convention. They met in secret groves, danced in moonlit clearings, and played among the trees — their companionship the highest symbol of bhakti, the path of love and surrender. As he grew, Krishna became the guardian of Vrindavan He lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger to shelter his village from Indra’s wrath. He subdued Kaliya, the many-hooded serpent who poisoned the Yamuna, dancing on its heads until it surrendered. He stole butter, teased the gopis, and laughed with Balarama, but always, there was a deeper purpose behind the play. He was showing the world how to live with joy, how to love the Divine, and how to protect the innocent — even in childhood. At around age seventeen, Krishna left Vrindavan and moved to Mathura The gopis wept. Radha stood silent. Krishna said nothing of his plan to return. In spirit, he and Radha remained united — beyond time, beyond place — For theirs was the love of God and the soul, eternally entwined. -------------------------- Krishna left Vrindavan and returned to Mathura, In Mathura, Krishna defeated Kansa’s wrestlers, broke free from all traps, and killed the tyrant king in the palace arena — ending the reign of fear. He freed his parents, honored the people, and began the next chapter of his mission. where he slew the evil king Kamsa. After a brief stay in Mathura, sensing danger from outside forces, Krishna led his people westward. There, on the coast of Gujarat, he founded the fortified city of Dwarka—a secure and splendid kingdom that would become the setting for many episodes of the Mahabharata. Krishna’s Life in DwarkaThe city rose from the sea, said to have been built overnight by divine architects. With golden walls, wide roads, and flowering gardens, Dwarka was both a capital of power and a haven of peace. Krishna ruled there as a prince and later king, guiding his people with wisdom and justice.
Krishna refused to bear arms in the great war. Krishna thus served as charioteer for Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers. On his return to Dvaraka, in a fight among the Yadava chiefs, Krishna’s brother and son were slain. As Lord Krishna sat in the forest lamenting, a huntsman, mistaking him for a deer, shot him in his one vulnerable spot, the heel, killing him. KRISHNA in DWARKA Krishna, circa 2,000 BC. the central figure in the Mahabharata, is revered for his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, where he imparts profound spiritual wisdom to the warrior Arjuna. His life encompasses divine playfulness, profound love, and the upholding of dharma. Krishna's kingdom in Dwarka is now believed to be submerged beneath the Arabian Sea, near the present city of Dwarka. Krishna in DwarkaThe western coastal city of Dwarka in present-day Gujarat is said to be the site of Krishna’s later kingdom—a fabled city of golden towers and glittering palaces, now believed to lie submerged beneath the Arabian Sea. According to tradition, it was in Dwarka that Krishna spent his final days. His departure from the earth marks the end of the Dvapara Yuga, fixed by tradition at 3102 BCE. A Note on Krishna’s AppearanceTradition holds that Krishna was dark-skinned, often described as the color of storm-laden clouds. His name itself—Krishna—means “dark” or “black.” The later arrival of lighter-skinned Indo-Aryan groups around 1500 BCE occurred long after Krishna’s time, making him a figure rooted in the earlier, pre-Aryan layers of Indian spiritual heritage. Krishna Janmashtami -- A two day festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. In either August or September. HOW TO VISIT: Mathura is a short train ride away from Delhi. There are many hotels, both in Mathura and Vrindavan. There is a nice hotel near the train station in Mathura. Fancier hotels are in Vrindavan. You can drive from New Delhi (3 hour drive) to Vrindavan and Mathura. You will need a few days to see the main sites, including Gokul. If you choose to go to Dwarka in western Gujarat, the journey is complicated. A train from Jamnagar is the easiest way. Jamnagar is the closest airport to Dwarka. The original Dwarka of Krishna's reign is underwater. Some people visit it with scuba. There are a couple hotels in Orcha. There are many nice hotels in Dwarka, by the sea. Closest to Dwarka, Veraval has direct plane flights from Mumbai. According to Puranic sources, Krishna's disappearance marks the end of Dvapara Yuga and the start of Kali Yuga, 3102 BCE. There is a small temple in Veraval, by the sea and rivermouth, where local people believe his body was fished out of the river and taken.
----------------------------------------- The Light skinned Aryan pastoralists migrated from Central Asia into the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE, bringing with them early forms of the Indo-European languages. As they moved into northern India, particularly the Indus Valley and the Ganges Plain, the indigenous Dravidian populations gradually migrated southward. The Aryans established the foundations of the Vedic religion, a spiritual system based on the sacred hymns of the Rigveda, which later evolved into what is now known as Hinduism. ----------------------------------------------- Lord Buddha SARNATH: LORD BUDDHA SEAT The story of Buddha. 650 BC . Sarnath remained abandoned until 1834 when Alexader Cunningham excavated the site. Buddha founded Buddhism here around 700 BC. He gave his first sermon, "The Setting in Motion of the Wheel of Dharma", at Sarnath, near Varanasi. Sarnath means 'Lord of the Deer'. During the time of Gautama Buddha, Varanasi was part of the Kingdom of Kashi. Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) preached that desire was the root cause of suffering and that people should seek to eliminate desire. Mah?parinibb?na Sutta he states that he could live for an eaon were he asked to do so. The Buddha’s First DiscourseLord Buddha was born in Lumbini and married a princess. They had a son. Buddha was awakened to his God conscious state sitting under a Bodhi tree in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). He walked from Sri Lanka to Sarnath in northern India. The Buddha said he had woken up to the truths of existence and that he was a fully enlightened one, he was fully awakened.
Buddha established his ashram in Sarnath. He had many disciples who later traveled the world and established Buddhism in many Eastern countries. His female disciples were called nuns, who lived separately from the men. Sarnath is the place of Buddha, though many other places consider themselves important. At Sarnath now are his ruins, stupa and museum. In Sarnath every country has now built their own structures that represent their school of Buddhism. Among the several temples, monasteries and structures, Thai Temple is the most famous place of worship that is managed by only Thai Buddhist Monk. There are also Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese temples, and more.
Sarnath attractions to visit https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/sarnath-attractions-that-you-shouldnt-skip/gs56469286.cms HOW TO VISIT: Sarnath is a mere 10 Km from Varanasi. There are flights from Delhi and elsewhere to Varanasi. You can drive from Lucknow, a 4+ hour drive. Trains arrive from all over India. There are fine hotels in Sarnath and many hotels in Varanasi, by the ghats overlooking the River Ganges. --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
Lord Jesus KASHMIR: LORD JESUS The story of Jesus after his crucifiction, about 30 AD: He revived after three days and left with his closest disciples. They walked East and visited India and further East. The group of his followers , who stayed behind, slowly established Christianity. Jesus and a few close ones went to different places in India such as Rameshwaram, Dwarka, Benares and also Rangoon. Their final destination was Kashmir, India where Jesus may have retired, a shepard in Kashmir. around 80 AD. Yuzmarg (meaning Jesus meadow) is a valley meadow where perhaps they had a flock of sheep. And ultimately He dropped His physical body in Harvan near Srinagar and was buried there on a hill. One can visit Yuzmarg by car (about an hour and a half drive south west from Srinagar). Driving North from Srinagar, the valley of Harwan is where he was eventually buried by his close disciples, on a mountain. His tomb is in a small cave on the side of the mountain of which the entrance is covered by rock slide.
Nicolas Notovitch – A 19th-century Russian traveler who claimed to find Tibetan manuscripts about “Issa” (a name thought to be Jesus) living and teaching in India... The Ahmadiyya Muslim community – They hold a detailed belief that Jesus lived in India post-crucifixion and is buried in Srinagar, Kashmir. The fishery in question, near Jesus burial hill, is likely the Harwan Trout Fish Farm, a well-known establishment in the area. The proximity of the fish farm to these landmarks aligns with descriptions of the location where Meher Baba indicated Jesus' burial site on a hill. Jesus body was buried there by two of Christ's disciples, Bartholomew and Thaddeus. Don't be misled by a place in Srinagar town that is commonly said to be the burial place of Jesus. ---------------------------------- HOW TO VISIT: You can easily fly to Srinagar from Delhi or from Lucknow. There are many taxis available in Srinagar and a Tourist Center in town. Hundreds of fancy hotels and budget options are available. He was buried in north Harwan, north of Srinagar. Harwan is approximately 18 km northeast of Lal Chowk, the central commercial hub of Srinagar. A taxi from Lal Chowk or Srinagar Airport to Harwan typically takes about 50 minutes. A nearby Buddist monastery in Harwan was in use 2,000 years ago. The view from the Buddhist monastery ruins is of the mountains across the narrow valley of Harwan in Kashmir. Near hotels: 'Nadis' is a contemporary boutique hotel with 18 rooms, 'Harwan Resorts', and many more, on the east side of the lake. --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Muhammad MUHAMMAD is not known to have visited India.( Muhammad is believed to have become God's prophet at the age of 40, around 610 CE, Centuries later, Muslim Invasions of the 8th, 11th, and 12th centuries gradually established Muslim rule in parts of Northern India. Islam became a major force in India, and these 2 very different religions began to clash.
The Muslim conquests in Indian subcontinent came to a halt as the British East India Company seized control of much of the Indian subcontinent. The British Raj, then lasted from 1858 to 1947, when India was partitioned into the Dominion of India and the Dominion of Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten confirmed the date for Indias' independence as 15 August 1947. SHIVAJI MAHARAJ The creation of the Maharastra state 1650's ----------------------------------------------- AVATAR MEHER BABA ------------------------------------------------ Avatar Meher Baba - Ahilyanagar FEBRUARY 25,1894 - JANUARY 31 1969
In January 1922, Meher Baba was destined to leave Upasni Maharaj and Sakori and begin his Universal work. A few minutes before his departure, Upasni Maharaj called him into his hut and with folded hands proclaimed, “Merwan, you are Adi Shakti – the Primal Force! You are the Avatar – the direct descent of God!” Story of Meher Baba STORY MEHER BABA . SAMADHI VISIT
MEHERA IRANI AND MEHER BABA Meher Baba Story of Meher Baba STORY MEHER BABA . SAMADHI VISIT Meher Baba dictated two books: 'God Speaks' and 'The Discourses'. MEHERABAD: MEHER BABA'S SAMADHI ------------------------------------------- Suggested proposal for the Samadhi Superstructure.. https://avatarmeherbabatrust.org . AVATAR MEHER BABA TRUST WEBSITE Story of Meher Baba STORY MEHER BABA . SAMADHI VISIT ------------------------------------------------------ |
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THE FOUR STATES OF RAMA AS EXPLAINED BY MEHER BABA: THE PARABRAHMA STATE: This is the second important state of God. In this state, all God's attributes exist. It is full of infinite bliss, infinite beauty, infinite love; it is the state of complete [divine] consciousness. It is devoid of the first state — God's unconscious state. And to say it is the Paramatma state would also not be correct. JIVATMA STATE : This is the third state of God, of you all sitting here — the drops of the same Infinite Ocean. SHIVATMA STATE : When the jivatma is merged in Paramatma, he becomes Shiva. You are all drops. Paramatma is the Ocean. When this jivatma bubble bursts and becomes one with the Ocean, it is Shivatma. In others words, it is the state either of the Perfect Master or a majzoob. This soul can never have a fall from his highest divine state. This is the state of the seventh plane [Brahma Bhuwan] and is called the Shiva state. But when the Shivatma regains gross consciousness of the world, he is called the Sadguru. The Ever-Conscious Paramatma of this fourth state, who comes down on this gross plane age after age when maya is at its height, is called the Avatar. He is always the One, the same in whatever age and under whatever name he might have descended — Ram, Krishna or Buddha. https://avatarmeherbabatrust.org . AVATAR MEHER BABA TRUST WEBSITE Elenas India stories: PERSONAL STORIES
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