Avatar Chapter 20 1 Matsya fish

Avatar Chapter 20

1. Matsya (fish)

2. Kurma (turtle)

3. Varaha (boar)

4. Narasimha (half-man/half-lion)

5. Vamana (Vishnu as a dwarf brahmin)

6. Parashurama (Warrior-with-the axe)

7. Rama (king of Ayodhya)

8. Krishna (a divine hero, lover)

9. Gautama Buddha

10. Kalki (Maha Avatar)

Avatar stages of human development Avatar half-man; half animal Buddha divine lover animal king amphibian warrior fish dwarf man-lion boar turtle fish

Why do we Need the Avatar ? God’s ideal of creation is not yet fulfilled. 13

History of Restoration History of Goodness History of Evil God Satan New Adam Eve Faithful Eve Unfaithful Children Family Society Nation World 14 World

What will the Messiah do ? 15

The Messiah Must Realize Three Responsibilities Mind Body Man Woman Man Creation 16 1. Universal Ethics: Solve mind/body struggle 2. Universal Morals: Create ideal families 3. Ideal Society: Harmonious; Co-prosperity

Expectations of a Messiah Figure Christianity Judaism Confucianism Buddhism Islam Hinduism 17 Second Coming Messiah True Man Maitreya Buddha Imam Mahdi / Jesus Avatar Kalki (clearest picture)

Kalki Avatar • Earliest mention of Kalki appeared in the Vishnu Purana just after the Gupta Empire around the 7 th century A. D. , • Kalki is mentioned in 18 major Puranas with the Kalki Purana giving the most extensive descriptions and predictions. Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02: 36, June 6, 2010, from http: //en. wikipedia. org/w/index. php? title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

The National Level Foundation (Israel) MESSIAH 400 Years Slavery in Egypt Period of Judges 120 Years United Kingdom SAUL, DAVID and SOLOMON MOSES 400 Years 210 Years 400 Years Divided Kingdom North & South Captivity & Return Preparation for Messiah Greece, Egypt, Middle East, India, & China 400 Years Persecution in Rome Malachi Greece, Roman Empire, Middle East, South Asia, China The World Level Foundation (Christianity) Luther L. S. A. 400 Years Period of Patriarchs 120 Years United Kingdom KING CHARLES 400 Years Divided Kingdom East and West 210 Years Captivity & Return LSA 400 Years Preparation for Second Coming ST. AUGUSTINE Rome, Middle East. India, - Kalki Avatar China 19 W. Europe, America, Middle East, India, China

Kalki Avatar Riding a white horse with wings, known as Devadatta (God-given). Symbolizing purity and swiftness. Kalki is brandishing a sword in his hand intent on eradicating the corrupt destitution and evil of Kali Yuga. Bhagavata Purana 12. 2. 19 -20 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02: 36, June 6, 2010, from http: //en. wikipedia. org/w/index. php? title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

10. Kalki (Maha Avatar)

Kalki Avatar He will establish moral law… [and] people will return to the path of righteousness. Agni Purana 16. 7 -9 Then the Age of Purity and the Age of Truth will return as before. Agni Purana 16. 10 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02: 36, June 6, 2010, from http: //en. wikipedia. org/w/index. php? title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

Kalki Avatar He will reestablish righteousness upon earth, and the minds of those who live at the end of the Kali age shall be awakened, and shall be as clear as crystal. Vishnu Purana, Book Four, Chapter 24 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02: 36, June 6, 2010, from http: //en. wikipedia. org/w/index. php? title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

Kalki Avatar The Avatar will not propagate any existing religion but will usher in the true path of spirituality. Has power to change the course of time (history) in the favour of the good. . . (and) the power to change the destiny of the world. Kalki Purana Hindu Prophecies: The Kalki Purana. Retrieved June 11, 2010, from http: //ww-iii. tripod. com/hindu. htm Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02: 36, June 6, 2010, from http: //en. wikipedia. org/w/index. php? title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

Kalki Avatar The beloved wife of Kalki is named Padma. The men who are thus changed by his virtue of shall be as the seeds of human beings, and shall give birth to a race who will follow the laws of the Age of Purity or Age of Truth (Satya Yuga). ” Vishnu Purana Book Four, Chapter 24 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02: 36, June 6, 2010, from http: //en. wikipedia. org/w/index. php? title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

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The Rider on the White Horse And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war… And out of his mouth came a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations; and he shall rule them with a rod of iron 27 Revelations 19: 11 -16

When will the Messiah come again ? 28

The National Level Foundation (Israel) Malachi 400 Years Slavery in Egypt Period of Judges MOSES 120 Years United Kingdom SAUL, DAVID and SOLOMON 400 Years 210 Years 400 Years Divided Kingdom North & South Captivity & Return Preparation for Messiah The World Level Foundation (Christianity) Luther 400 Years Persecution in Rome 400 Years Period of Patriarchs ST. AUGUSTINE 29 120 Years 400 Years United Kingdom Divided Kingdom East and West CHARLEMAGNE 1517 210 Years Captivity & Return LSA 400 Years Preparation for Second Coming

400 Yr. Period of Preparation 1517 Religious Reforms + 400 1917 year (earliest) 30

The National Level Foundation (Israel) Malachi 400 Years Slavery in Egypt Period of Judges MOSES 120 Years United Kingdom SAUL, DAVID and SOLOMON 400 Years 210 Years 400 Years Divided Kingdom North & South Captivity & Return Preparation for Messiah The World Level Foundation (Christianity) Luther 400 Years Persecution in Rome 400 Years Period of Patriarchs ST. AUGUSTINE 31 120 Years 400 Years United Kingdom Divided Kingdom East and West CHARLEMAGNE 210 Years Captivity & Return LSA 400 Years Preparation for Second Coming

World Level Providential Period 400 Persecution 400 Patriarchs 120 United Kingdom 400 Divided Kingdom 210 Papal Captivity + 400 Preparation 1930 year (latest) 32

When will the Messiah come again ? Between 1917 - 1930 33

Where will the Second Coming occur ? 34

Chosen Nation In the Far East “As lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. ” Matthew 24: 27 35

“ It is conceivable that God is getting Koreans ready to serve as missionaries to the Western church. ” Rev. Billy Graham American Christian Leader “Victory through Persecution” 36

Korea: Lamp of the East In the golden age of Asia Korea was one of its lamp- bearers, And that lamp is waiting to be lighted once again, For the illumination in the Rabindranath Tagore East. 37

Birth Places of Religions Islam Christianity 38 Judaism Hinduism Buddhism Taoism Confucianism

Second Coming in Korea 39

Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 1. History of faith through suffering 40

4, 300 Years of Korean History – Faith in God and Non-Violence Russia • Invaded over 900 times • Never attacked another country • Maintained faith in one “Hananim” 41

Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish 42

Nation of Many Religions Buddhism Christianity Confucianism Islam Shamanism Judaism 43

Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish 3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought 44

Korea after 1953 45

Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish 3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought 4. National indemnity period 46

Number 40 Indemnity Periods Korea under Japan: occupation 40 Years Christians under Rome: persecution 400 Years Israel under Egypt: slaves 400 Years 47

Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish 3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought 4. National indemnity period 5. Prophecies of the Messiah 48

Korean Messianic Prophecies Chung Gam Nok Korean-born king of perfect goodness and truth will lead the world. 49

When will the Messiah come again ? Between 1917 - 1930 Sun Myung Moon born in Korea: 1920 50

“I have worked to bring God’s love and truth from the family to the world level…I and my wife now stand as the True Parents of all humankind. ” 51 Reverend Sun Myung Moon, Korea, 1993

Lessons Learned • God never gives up. • Common characteristics of a messianic figure different ages but same mission. • Culture of unjust suffering = best preparation for the messiah. • Hinduism clearest understanding of Messiah (Avatar). • True Parents are the model but we should all become Avatars, Messiahs, etc.

Thank you ! 53