Avatar Chapter 20. 1. Matsya (fish) 2. Kurma (turtle)

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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)

fish

turtle

boar

man-lion

dwarf

warrior

king

divine lover

Buddha

Avatar

fish

amphibian

animal

half-man; half animal

stages of human development

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Why do we Need the Avatar ?

God’s ideal of creationis not yet fulfilled.

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History of Restoration

History ofGoodness

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God

NewAdam

Eve

Family

SocietyNationWorld

Children

History ofEvil

Satan

Adam Eve

Family

SocietyNationWorld

Children

Faithful Unfaithful

What will the Messiah do ?

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The Messiah Must RealizeThe Three Responsibilities

1. Universal Ethics:Solve mind/body struggle

2. Universal Morals:Create ideal families

3. Ideal Society:Harmonious; Co-prosperity

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Mind

Body

Woman

Man

Creation

Man

Expectations of a Messiah Figure

Christianity

Judaism

Confucianism

Buddhism

Islam

Hinduism

Second Coming

Messiah

True Man

Maitreya Buddha

Imam Mahdi / Jesus

Avatar Kalki(clearest picture)

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Kalki Avatar

• Earliest mention of Kalki appeared in the Vishnu Purana just after the Gupta Empire around the 7th 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

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400 Years

Slavery in Egypt

400 Years

Period ofJudges

MOSES

120 Years

United Kingdom

SAUL, DAVIDand SOLOMON

210 Years

Captivity

& Return

400 Years

Divided Kingdom

North & South

400 Years

Preparation for

Messiah

400 Years

Persecution in

Rome

400 Years

Period ofPatriarchs

ST. AUGUSTINE

120 Years

United Kingdom

KING CHARLES

210 Years

Captivity

& Return

400 Years

Divided Kingdom

East and West

400 Years

Preparation for

Second Coming

Malachi

Luther

Greece, Egypt, Middle East, India, & China

MESSIAH

L.S.A. LSA

W. Europe, America,

Middle East, India,

China

Greece, Roman Empire,

Middle East, South Asia,

China

Rome, Middle East.India, - Kalki AvatarChina

The National Level Foundation (Israel)

The World Level Foundation (Christianity)

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 PuranaHindu 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 PuranaBook 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

Revelations 19: 11-1627

When will the Messiah come again ?

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400 Years

Slavery in Egypt

The National Level Foundation (Israel)

400 Years

Period ofJudges

MOSES

120 Years

United Kingdom

SAUL, DAVIDand SOLOMON

210 Years

Captivity

& Return

400 Years

Divided Kingdom

North & South

400 Years

Preparation for

Messiah

400 Years

Persecution in

Rome

The World Level Foundation (Christianity)

400 Years

Period ofPatriarchs

ST. AUGUSTINE

120 Years

United Kingdom

CHARLEMAGNE

210 Years

Captivity

& Return

400 Years

Divided Kingdom

East and West

400 Years

Preparation for

Second Coming

LSA

Malachi

Luther

1517

400 Yr. Period of Preparation

1517 Religious Reforms 400

1917 year (earliest)

+

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400 Years

Slavery in Egypt

The National Level Foundation (Israel)

400 Years

Period ofJudges

MOSES

120 Years

United Kingdom

SAUL, DAVIDand SOLOMON

210 Years

Captivity

& Return

400 Years

Divided Kingdom

North & South

400 Years

Preparation for

Messiah

400 Years

Persecution in

Rome

The World Level Foundation (Christianity)

400 Years

Period ofPatriarchs

ST. AUGUSTINE

120 Years

United Kingdom

CHARLEMAGNE

210 Years

Captivity

& Return

400 Years

Divided Kingdom

East and West

400 Years

Preparation for

Second Coming

LSA

Malachi

Luther

World Level Providential Period

400 Persecution 400 Patriarchs 120 United Kingdom 400 Divided Kingdom 210 Papal Captivity 400 Preparation

1930 year (latest)

+

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When will the Messiahcome again ?

Between 1917 - 1930

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Where will the

Second Coming occur ?

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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

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“ It is conceivable that God

is getting Koreans ready to

serve as missionaries to the

Western church.”

Rev. Billy GrahamAmerican Christian Leader

“Victory through Persecution”

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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 East.

Rabindranath Tagore

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Birth Places of Religions

Islam

Christianity

Judaism

Buddhism

Hinduism

Confucianism

Taoism

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Second Coming in Korea

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1. History of faith through suffering

Qualifications of theChosen Nation

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4,300 Years of Korean History –Faith in God and Non-Violence

• Invaded over 900 times

• Never attacked another country

• Maintained faith in one “Hananim”

RussiaRussia

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1. History of faith through suffering

2. All religions can flourish

Qualifications of theChosen Nation

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Nation of Many Religions

Buddhism

Christianity

Confucianism

Islam

Shamanism

Judaism43

1. History of faith through suffering

2. All religions can flourish

3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought

Qualifications of theChosen Nation

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Korea after 1953

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1. History of faith through suffering

2. All religions can flourish

3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought

4. National indemnity period

Qualifications of theChosen Nation

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Korea under Japan:occupation 40 Years

Number 40 Indemnity Periods

Christians under Rome:persecution 400 Years

Israel under Egypt:slaves 400 Years

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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

Qualifications of theChosen Nation

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Korean Messianic PropheciesKorean Messianic Prophecies

Chung Gam Nok

Korean-born king of perfect goodness and truth will lead the world.

Chung Gam Nok

Korean-born king of perfect goodness and truth will lead the world.

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When will the Messiahcome again ?

Between 1917 - 1930

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Sun Myung Moon born in Korea: 1920

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“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.”

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.

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Thank you !