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2012. Some say this year is the end of life as we know it. Others say it is the beginning of a New Era.
What do you think? Will there be a major change in the planet’s rotation or will there be another planet we don’t know about that will pass by closely thereby upsetting the ecosystem we have right now? Will there be aliens arriving to tell us something important? Will there be a sudden overcoming of all religious and political obstacles that have kept man at war since the dawn of time? Will Jesus Christ descend from heaven with his angels? What do you think?

For those of you who don’t know this fact: 2012 has become a most controversial year because the Mayan calendar (of the Mayan Indians of ancient Mexico) formally “ends” in 2012. There is debate about the specific date in 2012, but some believe we can actually mark 12-20-2012 as the actual date upon which their calendar ends its count of time, as they had it documented. In fact, one of the most fascinating aspects of the Mayan calendar was the accuracy with with they were able to predict and forecast future events. There have been some really good documentaries on the History Channel about this ancient civilization and its dedication to prophecy and world events.

Well, for me, as a practitioner of Vedanta Philosophy, only one thing is certain: the Sacred Syllable OM. According to the countless yogis of the Himalayas who have foregone vain lives of materialism, and who have dedicated their lives to the cultivation of Absolute Truth and Understanding, “OM” is the Original Manifestation of the Absolute Divine Source from which we all emanate: Brahman, as they say in Ancient Sanskrit. Brahman is essentially “THAT” which is beyond all definitions and causality. However, to be able to have meaning within relativity, a method was needed, and this method was the Sacred Syllable, or Divine Sound, “OM”. From “OM”, “all this” has emanated and manifested. So, who we are physically, mentally, emotionally, as well as all other life forms, concepts, ideas, in all ways, are simply relative and minute expressions of the Limitless and Totally Transcendental OM.

Therefore OM is the way in which we find TRUE and LASTING meaning for our lives, since all other things are relative and eventually will dissolve (whatever goes up must come down, etc). Our lives are marked by uncertainty, and indeed the controversy surrounding 2012 is no exception. However, from within the platform of Vedanta Philosophy, there is no need to worry. We cannot, anyway, make temporary things last and endure. This is against the fundamental principle of the universe. The only “thing” that “lasts” is OM, say the Himalayan Yogis. OM alone is eternal. OM TAT SAT - this was Krishna’s conclusion of his divine discourse the “Bhagavad Gita” meaning “Song of God” in ancient Sanskrit of ancient India. When you meditate on OM, you feel a great presence and peace. This is a taste of the timeless and limitless presence of our Divine Source, Brahman. All relative things - including all technologies that we have developed as a race - are purely temporal and one way will have to give way to higher ways of communication, self-preservation, etc. This is simply the way the universe works. Once we accept this, life becomes much better and we have greater peace.

The year 2012 is simply a point of reflection and if the end is coming, we need to accept this. There is nothing we can do - the forces of the universe are much more powerful than mankind. However, if we greet this year with our awareness grounded in spiritual awareness of “OM” then whatever changes take place will be handled with much greater success. Surely, I am attached to many of the incredible things man has developed, technology-wise.

However, whatever the universe deals like a deck of cards, it is our responsibility as a race to understand the game, so that we play our hand effectively. Until 2012, let us learn to collaborate and work together, so that if nothing happens, we will have learned to value life more, especially the lives of all people - rich and poor alike. We can all make the planet a peaceful place and a place without war and strife - however this will only come through collaboration and awareness. It can be done - and spiritual awareness is the way, for sure

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