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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.

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  1. Avatar Chapter 20

  2. 1. Matsya (fish)

  3. 2. Kurma (turtle)

  4. 3. Varaha (boar)

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

  6. 5. Vamana (Vishnu as a dwarf brahmin)

  7. 6. Parashurama (Warrior-with-the axe)

  8. 7. Rama (king of Ayodhya)

  9. 8. Krishna (a divine hero, lover)

  10. 9. Gautama Buddha

  11. 10. Kalki (Maha Avatar)

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

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

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

  15. What will the Messiah do?

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

  17. 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)

  18. 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

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

  20. 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

  21. 10. Kalki (Maha Avatar)

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. Maha Avatar

  27. 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: 11-16

  28. When will the Messiah come again ?

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

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

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

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

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

  34. Where will the Second Coming occur ?

  35. 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

  36. “ 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”

  37. 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

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

  39. Second Coming in Korea

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

  41. 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”

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

  43. Nation of Many Religions Buddhism Christianity Confucianism Islam Shamanism Judaism

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

  45. Korea after 1953

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

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

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

  49. Korean Messianic Prophecies Korean 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.

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

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