Disciple:
Pronam (Respectful greetings), Gurudev.
Gurudev:
Yes, Pronam, son.
Disciple:
We have just received news that a fire has broken out at Vaishno Devi, the Shaktipeeth in Jammu and Kashmir. What do you make of this, or what signal is this giving?
Gurudev:
Well, you could call it an ominous sign (ashani sanket). These divine lands (debbhumi) are being damaged one by one. This is because this year is defined by the "play" of Saturn and Mars. Saturn is the King, and Mars is the Minister—the consequences of this combination are terrifying. This year, humanity will witness a "game of fire." Fires will break out anywhere and everywhere, at any time, and even the sacred divine lands will not be spared. The world is going through such a situation that we are constantly in fear of what might happen next.
Gurudev:
Now, a fire has broken out at Vaishno Devi. Perhaps the main temple wasn't hit; maybe it was a nearby counter or...
Disciple:
It happened in the cave area.
Gurudev:
It happened in the cave. But regardless, the way the fire started and the smoke that emerged—it's enough to kill people with fear alone. I hear that people are still traveling and offering prayers at Vaishno Devi. Nevertheless, I am telling you, this fire is not a good sign.
Gurudev:
Look at when the Jagannath temple caught fire—it's all related. Everything is connected. Someone was mentioning that cracks have appeared in the mountains of the divine land, meaning cracks in the ice. It's hard to say what will happen now. The world is in turmoil. Even the abodes of the Gods are not being spared. Fires are breaking out suddenly in various places. This is a very bad sign for us, a grave warning.
Gurudev:
Now, for Vaishno Devi, the time has come—Saturn is currently meditating in the Himalayas. He will return to Vaishno Devi and bow his head. It is said in legends that he will marry Vaishno Devi, and only then will the influence of Kali Yuga (the dark age) end. Is this what is happening now? I cannot say for sure. I am speaking based on the stories I have heard from the Puranas.
Gurudev:
Today, it seems the Puranas and the Quran have aligned. I see no difference between what the Quran says and what the Puranas say. What the Quran predicts, the Puranas predict as well. It's a matter of concern. Not only our Hindu scriptures but even the Quran speaks of a time when diseases will emerge that doctors will not recognize. This, too, is an ominous sign. I don't know what will happen; I can't say. But it is a warning. Let's see what happens next.
Disciple:
Yes Gurudev, you had said that 2021 would be much worse than 2020. We are seeing things now that we didn't witness in 2020.
Gurudev:
Tell me, have you ever heard of so many people dying at once from lightning strikes? Yesterday, 27 people died. Many others died before that. I had predicted that many people would die from lightning. This fire at Vaishno Devi does not feel right to me. You can call it an ominous sign. I don't know what will occur, but since Saturn and Mars are aligned, fires will break out everywhere. Fire will play its game this year. With Saturn as King and Mars as Minister, the chance of fires is a hundred percent, and we are already seeing them in various places.
Disciple:
And that fire is not even sparing the divine lands.
Gurudev:
It's not sparing the divine lands at all. That is the frightening part, isn't it? Regardless, we must stay composed. I heard the Mother (Goddess) is safe there...
Disciple:
Yes, there has been no damage to the Goddess's idol/temple.
Gurudev:
That the Mother is unharmed is a significant thing.
Disciple:
Yes Gurudev, you have shared a message with all of us through your YouTube channel, for all your followers and disciples across the world...
Gurudev:
Yes, the news has already spread everywhere. This happened about an hour ago. Now, they will have to arrange for water and resources up there, right? It was not a small fire. It wouldn't take long for it to spread. That is what I am thinking about—what might happen next.
Disciple:
Pronam, Gurudev.
Gurudev:
Yes, Pronam.
Spiritual Insight
Guru Shyama Khyapa interprets the fire at Vaishno Devi Shaktipeeth as an ominous sign (ashani sanket)—a grave warning from the divine realm. The Guru explains that this is part of a larger cosmic pattern: the alignment of Saturn (King) and Mars (Minister) creates a terrifying combination that manifests as a "game of fire" across the world. This astrological configuration causes fires to break out anywhere and everywhere, sparing not even the sacred divine lands (debbhumi).
The fire occurred in the cave area of Vaishno Devi, and while the main Goddess's idol remained unharmed (a significant protective sign), the smoke and fear caused by the incident were enough to terrify devotees. Guru Baba connects this to similar incidents at other holy sites, including the Jagannath temple fire, indicating that everything is interconnected. He references the Puranic legend that Saturn is currently meditating in the Himalayas and will eventually return to Vaishno Devi to bow his head. Some legends say Saturn will marry Vaishno Devi, and only then will Kali Yuga end.
The Guru makes a profound observation: the Puranas and Quran align in their predictions about these end-times. Both scriptures speak of diseases that doctors cannot recognize and other ominous signs. He recalls his prediction about lightning strikes killing many people—27 died in a single day—demonstrating that his warnings about 2021 being worse than 2020 are coming true. The key message is that divine lands are no longer spared from calamities, which is a frightening indicator of the times. However, the fact that the Mother Goddess remains unharmed offers some consolation. This conversation serves as a wake-up call: humanity must stay composed and prepared for what comes next, as the cosmic forces of Saturn and Mars continue their destructive play through fire.