Growing Avarice

This world exists as a realm for reincarnation, where spiritual essences are reborn to navigate the impermanence of life and seek enlightenment. This is the world’s primary purpose, and no organisation, group, or society should threaten its existence. The divine forces will not tolerate actions that cause irreparable harm to our world. The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder of divine intervention, addressing the injustices, abuses, and grievances that have accumulated, urging us to rethink our motivations in a world increasingly driven by avarice.

Protect Our Environment

Our survival depends on the environment—the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat are all sustained by it. The environment nourishes our spirit like a home and rejuvenates our body and soul after a long day. However, the resources in this world are finite, and our environment can only withstand so much abuse. Our spiritual growth, from the most primitive to the most enlightened states, is intrinsically tied to the health of our environment. Without it, reincarnation and enlightenment are hindered, requiring divine intervention to continue.

We cannot continue to live as if the remaining resources will suffice indefinitely. Our insatiable consumption has severely damaged the environment, leading to the loss of natural habitats, wildlife, and the escalating climate change crisis. If we do not change our ways, spiritual essences will have no world to reincarnate or seek enlightenment. Where will our rebirths occur? The choices we make today will determine the state of the environment in our next life. Do we want to be reborn into a barren world, or do we cherish a sustainable world full of opportunities for spiritual growth? If we choose the latter, we must take responsibility for protecting the environment. We can do this by simplifying our lives and living sustainably, moderating our needs, and managing our consumption of resources—water, energy, food, and raw materials—so we do not overconsume. By extending our empathy to the environment, we safeguard the well-being of our world for the future and ensure that the processes of reincarnation and enlightenment continue unimpeded. What could be more fulfilling than knowing we have helped sustain the environment for our next life?

Religious Observance Is Not Spirituality

True spirituality is rooted in deep personal faith in the spiritual realm. It involves profound contemplation and practices to uncover the meaning of life; to trust in the divine plan; and to embrace wisdom—to overcome ignorance, accept impermanence, and strive for enlightenment. Establishing spirituality within oneself is a deliberate process.

However, in today’s world, many seek refuge in organised religions that often dictate practices and teachings that border on superstition—or worse, are influenced by demonic forces. These religious practices can trap confused followers, leaving their spirits empty and silent. As a result, we often confuse religious observance with true spirituality, neglecting our responsibility to seek deeper realisations. This disconnect leads us away from the truth and our potential for spiritual attainment.

The Supreme Numen observed: "There is a serious disconnect between what the world is doing and what is right." While we are entrusted with the freedom to choose and act, our collective actions lead to destruction rather than benefiting the world. This is not the intended outcome of the freedom we have been given. The Supreme Numen emphasised that enlightenment requires diligent effort, grounded in understanding, spiritual knowledge, wisdom, and divine guidance. This is the only path to enlightenment. Yet, instead of doing what is right, we cling to outdated doctrines, preaching to the converted and proselytising the unconverted, offering no new insights or paths to divinity. The pandemic is a stark reminder to rethink societal norms and its understanding of spirituality and our impermanent existence.

Miracles Are Not Man-Made

Human creativity is a gift from the divine. Some diseases remain incurable because divinity has not yet decided to bestow the solution upon humanity. Yet, many of us place our hopes in medical science. The Supreme Numen remarked: "It only takes a tiny organism to halt most human activities, giving nature a chance to recover. Is this arrogance, or do you truly not understand?" We believe we possess this world, yet we struggle to protect it. Since the industrial revolution, we have hastened to consume the world’s resources. The truth is, we do not own this world—it belongs to the divine. We have been reminded to be humble and kind not to ourselves, but to the silent others—nature and the environment. If we do so, this world will fulfil its purpose, and we will begin to understand the true meaning of our existence. The Supreme Numen explained: "Maintaining a healthy body is a personal responsibility, and there is nothing to fear if you have taken good care of it. Furthermore, your Angel will protect you if you are already reunited—unless you have not done what you are supposed to and are seeking a challenge!"

Principle of Collective Atonement

In a democratic society, it is logical to elect representatives to lead and manage the country based on communal agendas. However, we must accept that the policies enacted by these representatives will be judged according to the universal concept of shared responsibility. Therefore, the divine applies the principle of collective atonement to the entire society rather than just its representatives, who are executing the people’s will. For instance, if a society disregards human rights, fails to protect the environment, or neglects to provide its people with the means to care for themselves and seek spiritual realisations, the divine will intervene at an appropriate time to address these grievances.

The Supreme Numen explains: “It is reasonable to apply this principle since the representatives of a society are selected by the majority of the people. You can observe that each society has faced different challenges during this pandemic due to the policies and actions it has adopted in the past.” The principle of collective atonement emphasises social responsibility, reminding us that the freedom to choose and act comes with the collective responsibility for the consequences.

Although this pandemic is unprecedented in modern history, many remain ignorant of divinity and the importance of this world. Lord Nalakuvara cautioned: "The scale of this pandemic will be limited, but a more serious event could occur next year, depending on how much we learn from our mistakes now." 

It is timely for us to reflect and begin respecting and caring for our environment and wildlife. Let us not allow our ignorance and arrogance to destroy the one world we have. Ultimately, we will bear the consequences as we continue to reincarnate in this world. We may not remember how we arrived here, but we must always remember why we are here.

The impermanence of life offers us opportunities for realisation and enlightenment.