Ibn Khaldun's Prophetic Insights into Societal Decline: A Glimpse into the Future 700 Years Ago Ibn Khaldun, the renowned Arab historian, possessed a remarkable foresight that spanned over 700 years into the future. In his renowned introduction, penned during the fourteenth century AD, he astutely observed the signs of societal decline and impending collapse. According to Ibn Khaldun, the proliferation of collections and accumulations is a harbinger of a state's demise. Simultaneously, as states crumble, certain elements begin to thrive. Astrologers, beggars, hypocrites, pretenders, scribes, and gossips multiply, as do the cacophonous singers, the boisterous individuals, the handkerchief beaters, the drummers, and the self-proclaimed jurists. Palm readers, fortune tellers, and those who claim to possess supernatural abilities gain prominence. Furthermore, politicians, flatterers, satirists, wanderers, and opportunists reveal their true nature, shedding their masks. In this state of societal disarray, the lines between what is genuine and what is counterfeit become blurred. Appreciation wanes, and effective governance becomes scarce. Meanings and words intertwine, while honesty becomes entangled with lies. The concept of jihad transforms into a justification for senseless violence. As states crumble, terror permeates, and people seek solace within sects. Miraculous occurrences abound, and rumors spread like wildfire. Friendships turn into enmities, and enemies unexpectedly become allies. The clamor of falsehood drowns out the voice of truth. Suspicion-laden countenances emerge, while amiable faces retreat. Dreams dissipate, and hope withers away. Alienation of the mind intensifies, and the distinct features of faces become indistinguishable. Tribal allegiance becomes more tightly intertwined, overshadowing loyalty to one's homeland, which becomes a form of delusion. Amidst the cacophony of preachers, the wisdom of the wise is lost. The notion of belonging is manipulated and exploited. Nationalism, patriotism, religious beliefs, and their origins are subjected to scrutiny and doubt. Even within the same household, accusations of collusion and treason are flung around. Rumors circulate about a grand escape, while plots and conspiracies are hatched in secrecy. Advice pours in from all corners, and initiatives are proposed from far and wide. The powerful contemplate their departure, and the affluent contemplate their wealth. Everyone becomes vigilant, anxiously awaiting the unfolding events. The situation transforms into a landscape of migration projects, and the concept of homeland morphs into a transient station. The pastures we once called home are reduced to mere memories, and those memories slowly fade into stories of the past. Ibn Khaldun, born on May 27, 1332, in Tunis, Tunisia, and who passed away on March 17, 1406, in Cairo, Egypt, was a towering figure in Arab history. His magnum opus, the Muqaddimah ("Introduction"),
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Hi Linkedin Community! Today's topic is about Prophecy's ! As we have heard many fairy tales and stories in our childhood.As we hear a new story relates to an incident we shocked or astonished... Many Astrologist tells us about our star movement and calculate our future. We can find many Astrologist on social media to know what happens in next week,day, or month as per our Star. May you have come to know or don't, but today's topic is about personality which is being introduced to foresee the future. The reason behind this is how a simple personality- future prediction came true exactly as she describes: Baba Wanga is a Blind Bulgarian Clairvoyant renowned for her alleged ability to foresee the future. Baba Wanga grabbed the Headlines for her alarming prediction about the end of the humanity. Wanga said that apocalypse could begin as early as in 2025. This raised serious concerns about her followers and the public. Prophecies that came true: * World war 2 * the dissolution of Soviet Union * the date of death of princess Diana * the date of Stalin's death * the sinking of Russian submarine * the Chernobyl's disaster *the 1985 earthquake in northern Bulgaria *the September 11 attacks on USA * 2004 tusanami Wanga said that a conflict in Europe could devastate the continent's population. the prophecies is worrying the People particularly in ongoing Conflicts and tensions in geopolitics. born in the year of 1911, Baba Wanga lost her sights after a storm when she was only 12 years. it's believed that she developed the ability to predict the future after this incident. Baba Wanga, also known as Vangeliya pandeva Gushterova was the famous Bulgarian Clairvoyant who was said to have precognitive power. Wanga died in 1966. Her future predictions * Wanga predicated that the end of humanity Will begins in 2025. though complete humanity Will not be wipe out until 5079. * Wanga predicated that by 2043, the entire Europe Will be under Muslim rule. * She foretold that by 2076 communist rule will return globally * According to Wanga in 2025 a major conflict erupt in Europe, leading to a significant decrease in population. * finally according to Wanga the world Will end in 5079 due to a natural event.
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RELATIVISM ISOLATION 🎭 In the not-so-distant past, humanity had a deep connection with the divine. People sought guidance from religious leaders, prayed fervently, and lived with a sense of moral purpose. However, with the advent of modern technologies, something shifted. The rise of social media, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality created a world where instant gratification and personal satisfaction became the ultimate goals. People began to crave likes, followers, and virtual validation, sacrificing their values and principles for fleeting pleasures. As individuals became more isolated in their virtual bubbles, they lost touch with their spiritual selves. They no longer sought guidance from above, instead relying on algorithms and data to dictate their choices. The concept of sin became obsolete, replaced by a culture of self-indulgence and moral relativism. A new industry emerged, catering to humanity's basest desires. AI-powered temptation engines fed people's vices, ensuring they remained hooked on their screens and addicted to the instant gratification. Virtual reality experiences allowed individuals to indulge in sinful behaviors without consequences, further blurring the lines between right and wrong. The world became a playground for the ethically bankrupt, where the pursuit of pleasure and power superseded all else. The light of spirituality grew dim, replaced by the glow of screens and the hum of machines. Yet, in the shadows, a remnant of the faithful remained. They held on to their beliefs, even as the world around them crumbled. They whispered prayers in the darkness, hoping that one day, humanity would rediscover its lost connection to the divine. In this thought-provoking tale, we see how modern technologies can lead us down a path of moral decay, but also how the human spirit can persevere, holding on to hope and faith in the face of adversity. Will we find our way back to the light, or will the allure of instant gratification forever change the course of humanity? The choice is ours. The modern work industry has profoundly transformed humanity, as people now derive a sense of belonging from social media likes and followers rather than genuine connections with family and community. In this virtual world, God has become a hashtag, a mere online presence devoid of true spiritual depth. We've traded meaningful relationships and heartfelt prayers for convenient online searches and superficial spiritual posts. The ease of finding God on social media has led us to neglect seeking Him in the beauty of creation, the love of family, and the warmth of human connection. As we continue down this path, we risk reducing our faith to a mere online persona, forgetting that true spirituality requires genuine engagement and heartfelt devotion. By prioritizing social media over real-life connections, we've made God easier to find online than in the wonder of our everyday lives. CONSTRUCTED BY S.A.J
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When you normalize pathologies and then elevate them to virtue you are in effect committing societal suicide. For in doing so you undermine all that is necessary for a functional society to exist. In that way you do not help, instead you do great harm to people who need help. When celebrate all that destroys people in mind body and soul you are in effect performing your own funeral rites at scale for your nation. Thus is the Tao of Sheol, the lie and the dead. When wage war against truth your sacrifice yourself and other on the altar of your own self destruction and damnation. For going the way of Kali is the triggering of the very doomsday clock you fear most yet cause in the blindness of your own delusions and self deception. Here is what mean by the use of the semiotic Kali. Kali (/ˈkɑːliː/; Sanskrit: काली, IAST: Kālī), also referred to as Mahakali, Bhadrakali, and Kalika (Sanskrit: कालिका), is a Hindu goddess who is considered to be the goddess of ultimate power, time, destruction and change in Shaktism. In this tradition, she is considered as a ferocious form of goddess Mahadevi, the supreme of all powers, or the ultimate reality. In the Bible we would more accurately say this the semiotics of judgement as spoken of in the apocalypse of John known as the book of Revelation. Thus you create the conditions for your societal fall which has played out over and over again in human history to countless peoples, tribes, nations, empires, kingdoms, thrones, powers and principalities. I use symbolic language because far to many will not or cannot digest logical discourse nor ponder it much less test it. As for people so too for the nation and nations. Othniel Max Daves #insights #natureofreality #nothingishidden #societaltrends #culturalanalytics #psychosocial #psychology #sociology #semiotics #metareality #influenceanalysis #behavioralscience #metatrends #megatrends #collectiveconsciousness #discernment #socialengineering #influenceoperations #maligninfluence #propaganda #aggregatedimpacts #complexsystemsanalysis #cascadeeffects #metawar #cognitivewarfare #government #7spheresofsociety #information #informationwarfare
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Facing the dimensional door of my possible destinies, I chose that blue dot that they had called "Earth" without grasping the profound sense of the sounds of those who had coined it in the various languages. And, I, whom I still cannot say, I had the only one mission to bring out the reason for meaning, the principle of that universal sound-are-being-harmony from which every other existed was generated. I knew I had to practice birth in difficult conditions in order to emerge free to think, to dream of other destinies that seemed impossible on that planet! and yet, in front of me, slopes and oceans of a wonderful resonant azure blue, they enlightened still immense and inscrutable precepts for that part of alienated reason that in that planet was going on deafening the images of dreams and the volatile impulses of souls. And I would have been born in the schizophrenia of all socio-sacralized systems (religious and secular, scientific and artistic) and from schizophrenia I would have had to re-emerge to demonstrate to those who still intended the real of natural wisdom, the power of the soul, the truth of the psyche in all forms . Meanwhile, I was looking for a name, an epithet that, from the set of sounds, could give an account to those who knew how to listen that I was born free and free I would be forever. Thus emerged the name of Francis which precisely means free, but what price in this world must be paid to show true freedom, to live it the inner freedom which, intimate, inhales existence. Do you know the saying "Nemo prophet at home?" Well, I chose to operate in the same place where I was born and therefore, I, just me, is Nemo. Thus, one of my many identified selfishnesses, one of the names (nomos-topos) of those constellations around one of my identities, takes shape in this earthly dimension remaining finalistically free as it has always and forever ... and, as it is just that it is basically at the bottom, for every atom or light of authentic consciousness: soul. I know, I am disturbing that science which was called psychology and which is actually still very primitive in these parts because it does not assume the photon, the atom of light, as a synthesis of universal consciousness while knowing, which travels throughout the universe and who therefore lived or lives, the perception of countless worlds, spaces, times, eons. So here I am free, Francesco, Stra ... Vagante, to create the hypotheses of an adventure that may seem astral, abstract, science fiction and, at least intriguing poetic and literary mind in its absurdity or alleged archetypal monstrosity. What if it's simple science and impeccable consciousness? ... That asking the question: "What if current technology on this planet was only at the dawn of the discovery of the true driving forces of this universal matter?" ... wanted to indicate those visionary innovators who, from dreams, write what then becomes real civilization of the human being?
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The truth looks like a sphere ball, one can look at it from a different position giving him a different perspective, another one can look at it from the top, bottom or sides, still each position gives you a different perspective. You can not be able to see the whole truth unless if you go around it. Those who believe in light or stars they say everyone incarnated on earth choose the plan of his or her experience before being given birth on earth. Such a person will always see situations in a nuetral perspective. And the fact that Earth is an assimilation everything is planned and set by the higher dimension beings both dark and light. Wars, pain and suffering is seen by the higher beings as part of evolvement and an experience. You can never judge anyone who sees things in a nuetral perspective. Everyone sees the truth sphere ball from a different angle. And before you judge please go back and research the cause of the situation. Sometimes we determine what happens to us in the future and in the next life experience. You might have done something wrong in your past life and karma follows you up in your next life to pay for the wrong you did in your past life, those who believe in incarnation understands what I’m talking about. An extra terrestrial Taygetan friend once made a unfair statement, She said “those kids or people who die as victims of wars were born to experience such and to die in that exact incident. According to our 3D understanding as earth humans, such a statement sounds 100% wrong. But to the extraterrestrials it’s the truth ,that’s their perspective to the sphere ball of truth. Another perspective is they think and believe that pain brings spiritual maturity and quick evolution. As Ronald, I take it in and dissolve it in me for understanding but I can not use such a higher perspective on our people because I’m going through a real experience on earth which they are not experiencing. They actually can not handle it, these extraterrestrials are so fragile emotionally, they can not face the Trumar we go through on earth. This means we can handle the dark projection of pain and at the same time handle the light projection of goodness. This makes humans stronger because of the strange hard experience they go through on earth. An experience on a star planet like Taygeta is totally different from the earth harsh experience. In Taygeta or Beta no one will upset you emotionally, their is no dark beings manipulating them. It’s always peace, love, joy and fun.Everyone knows his or her duty. They have all the knowledge for the last past six life experiences because they don’t go through recycling of erasing past memory like on earth. Everyone in Taygeta is intelligent with deep understanding, no one messes with the other. But on earth, just a little misunderstanding can cause a fight because their dark beings around that pushes you to fight in order to feed on your energy. They enjoy watching you fight each other.
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Understanding Kalyuga: The Age of Darkness and Challenges In Hindu cosmology, the concept of Kalyuga (कलयुग) represents the fourth and final epoch of the Yuga cycle, symbolizing the decline of righteousness (Dharma) and the rise of chaos, ignorance, and materialism. What is Kalyuga? Kalyuga is described in ancient scriptures like the Puranas and the Mahabharata. It is considered a time of moral decay and spiritual degradation, lasting for 432,000 years. This era is marked by: Loss of Virtue: Truth, compassion, and integrity gradually diminish. Rise of Materialism: People become obsessed with wealth, power, and physical pleasures. Conflict and Division: Relationships, families, and societies are plagued by selfishness and strife. Detachment from Spirituality: Fewer individuals follow the path of enlightenment, and rituals are replaced by hollow practices. Characteristics of Kalyuga in Modern Context Corruption and Greed: From political scandals to corporate exploitation, greed drives many societal systems. Environmental Crisis: The exploitation of nature for personal gain reflects humanity’s disregard for balance. Technological Overload: While technology offers convenience, it also fuels isolation, misinformation, and addiction. Moral Decline: Values like kindness, honesty, and empathy are overshadowed by individualism and apathy. The Silver Lining Even in Kalyuga, hope persists. Ancient texts emphasize that spiritual awakening and self-realization are possible. The smallest acts of kindness and truth can combat darkness. It is said that by chanting divine names, following a righteous path, and embracing compassion, one can transcend the challenges of Kalyuga. Key Lessons from Kalyuga Strive to maintain values amidst adversity. Focus on inner growth rather than external validation. Recognize the impermanence of material wealth. Embrace small steps toward environmental and social responsibility. Call to Action In the face of darkness, let us become the light. Share this post to inspire others to hold on to hope and righteousness. Let us challenge Kalyuga by embodying the virtues of truth, compassion, and unity in our daily lives.
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Psychedelics speak through metaphor, symbols, energy, ancestral lineages, archetypes, spirits, and somatics. Where a lot of western folks get tripped up is taking psychedelic messages literally. Literal interpretations can be a hang up from western fundamentalist religions and the patriarchy. Many folks aren't sufficiently prepared for psychedelics. Watching Netflix shows about plant medicine and reading a couple articles on psychedelics won't give your the energetic, somatic, emotional, and spiritual skills to set you up for a successful encounter with psychedelics. And without integration support - someone can encounter a shamanic archetypal message and end up running to the jungle or ruining their life. You may want to sit with the messages and get preparation and integration support. We don't marry someone on the first date or get bangs because they looked cute on someone else. We may have to prepare and earnestly integrate psychedelics- sometimes with a lot of support if there is Trauma involved. The more you know.💡 #psychedelics #Trauma #psychedelicintegration #psychedelicpreparation #harmreduction #spirituality #HealingJourney #entheogens #integrativemedicine #holistichealth
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An older article on the mythology of violence, by Devdutt Pattanaik. Working in organizations around the world in the 8 years since I first read this has shown me that it's not merely laws that seek to domesticate humans, but entire organizational systems, within companies and societies. Pattanaik says: "In Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology, the world functions on the principle of karma: actions create reactions. The present is an outcome of the past and cause of the future. Cultural violence is an outcome of various predisposing and precipitating factors. As long as these exist, violence will resurface again and again. Laws that seek to domesticate man, like farm animals, only amplify these predisposing and precipitating factors. The only way to break free from the violent instinct is to outgrow our hungers and fears. This a sage can achieve through rigorous mental re-conditioning, but he also realises that such an enterprise cannot be forced on a population. It remains an individual endeavour, and can never be a collective enterprise." https://t.co/0S0mCzFM6U
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The Digital Divide: A Spiritual Awakening? In our increasingly digitized world, it’s easy to get lost in the constant stream of information and interactions. Social media platforms, online communities, and virtual realities have become integral parts of our lives. However, amidst this technological advancement, a surprising trend has emerged: a resurgence of interest in religion and spirituality. How can these two seemingly contradictory forces coexist? The answer lies in the human need for connection, meaning, and purpose. In a world that can often feel overwhelming and impersonal, people are turning to religion and spirituality to find solace, community, and a sense of belonging. Digital platforms have provided a space for religious and spiritual groups to connect with followers, share teachings, and offer support. However, this digital awakening also raises concerns. The rise of online misinformation and extremist ideologies can lead to confusion and division. It’s important to approach online religious and spiritual content with a critical eye and to seek out credible sources. Ultimately, the balance between technology and spirituality lies in our own hands. We can use digital tools to deepen our understanding of religious and spiritual concepts and to connect with like-minded individuals. But we must also be mindful of the potential pitfalls and strive to use technology in a way that enhances our lives, rather than diminishes them.
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The 60's Drug Culture, Carlos Casteneda, Mysticism, Hallucinogens and Magical Thinking. Carlos Castaneda, an anthropologist and author, is best known for his series of books that explore the spiritual teachings of a Yaqui Indian sorcerer named Don Juan Matus. Castaneda's work gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly for its focus on shamanism and the use of hallucinogenic plants, such as peyote, in the quest for knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. How Castaneda is Associated with Hallucinogenic Drug Use as a Spiritual Practice... 1. Fieldwork: Castaneda's initial work involved conducting field studies among indigenous people in Mexico. His first book, "The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge," presents his experiences with Don Juan, who introduces him to the spiritual and transformative potential of psychoactive substances. 2. Experience and Transformation: Through his experiences under the influence of these substances, Castaneda describes undergoing profound changes in perception, understanding, and consciousness. He argues that these altered states can provide insights into the nature of reality, perception, and the self. 3. Literary Narrative: Castaneda's books blend narrative with philosophical exploration, suggesting that hallucinogens serve as tools to transcend ordinary experiences and expand awareness. He portrays drug use not as mere recreation, but as a structured part of spiritual practices. Why Castaneda Promotes This Belief: 1. Cultural Context: Castaneda emphasizes the role of these substances within indigenous spiritual traditions, framing their use as part of a larger worldview that values direct experience over intellectual understanding. 2. *lTransformation of Self: He posits that the experiences facilitated by hallucinogens can lead to personal transformation and a deeper connection with the broader universe, aligning with many spiritual pathways that seek enlightenment. 3. Challenging Materialism: Castaneda's work challenges Western materialistic perspectives, advocating for alternative ways of knowing and experiencing reality that include mystical and transcendental dimensions. Overall, Castaneda's association with hallucinogenic drug use as a pathway to spiritual enlightenment is rooted in his anthropological research, personal experiences, and the philosophical insights derived from indigenous wisdom traditions. His writings have influenced perceptions of spirituality, consciousness, and the potential of altered states in understanding human experience.
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7moI have an article forthcoming in New Lines Magazine, on the legacy of Ibn Khaldun. Specifically, on his theory of Al-‘asabiyya and its use by modern Arab activists. Happy to share if you’re interested.