Narrator:
(Sound of ritual bells and the blowing of a conch shell)
Chanting:
"Om Aim Hrim Shrim Klim... Chamundayai Viche... Jaya Tvam Devi Chamunde Jaya Bhutarti Harini... Jaya Sarvagate Devi Kaalaratri Namostute..." (Continuing with various names and attributes of Goddess Durga and Kali)
Speaker:
Friends, our highly revered Gurudev, Sri Sri Samakhya Pagol, has made a prediction today regarding the upcoming year, 2021.
Speaker:
The prediction he has shared is not a pleasant one for us. Under no circumstances can we expect to be in a better position than the one we reached after passing through 2020. In fact, we may find ourselves in an even more terrifying and dangerous situation.
Speaker:
For this reason, starting today, we have commenced a homam (sacred fire ritual) for the welfare of humanity here at this temple. This ritual will be performed at least once every single day.
Speaker:
Gurudev's prediction suggests that the possibility of human well-being is currently very slim. However, he has provided a remedy: stay close to God. Take refuge in the Almighty. If we do that, perhaps we can find some form of salvation or deliverance.
Speaker:
Participating in this homam today are our fellow disciples, Sujib-da and Angshuman-da. Both of them are doctors by profession.
Speaker:
As you can see, the flames of the ritual are rising high. We sincerely hope and believe that this will bring some welfare to the world. Our request to all of you is this: take refuge in God, call upon the Divine Mother. Perhaps then we can be spared from what is to come.
Chanting:
"Om Katyayanaya Vidmahe Kanya Kumari Dhimahi... Tanno Durgih Prachodayat... Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti..." (The group continues repetitive chanting of the Chandi Path and Gayatri Mantras dedicated to the Goddess)
Speaker:
Gurudev, my humble salutations to you. You predicted today that 2021 could be far more terrifying than 2020. That is why we have started this ritual for human welfare today. Gurudev, would you like to say a few words?
Gurudev:
What more can I say? There is no point in repeating the same things. The point is, we are trying our level best, in every way possible, to prevent this and save people. Many will say many things; people will have various comments. But I have spoken the truth as I have seen it. There is no benefit in speaking falsehoods.
Gurudev:
I have spoken based on what I have calculated and observed through my spiritual vision. I haven't said this out of my own whim, nor is it intended to simply frighten people. I have based my words on what is currently unfolding and what is about to happen. Threatening or scaring people is not my style or my tradition.
Gurudev:
I have spoken the truth. It will happen—if not 100%, then at least 90%. There is no doubt about that. Some might say I am giving a 100% guarantee; well, when I predicted the COVID-19 situation previously, people didn't believe me then either. But when it happened, they had to accept it.
Gurudev:
Every prediction I have made so far has come true. I sincerely hope that this one does not come true—I repeat, I do not want this to happen—but I have simply revealed the truth so that people can be cautious, stay alert, and return to a path of faith in God. I think that would be for the best.
Gurudev:
Regardless of what anyone says, this will happen. Many people are performing spiritual practices right now—many are meditating in the Himalayas and in spiritual centers like Gyanganj to save the world. What is their motive? They have no families, no worldly ties, yet they call upon God day and night in caves. These sages have been meditating for a thousand or fifteen hundred years.
Gurudev:
Their efforts have an effect. It's not that God has completely turned away from us. We are continuing our efforts on this spiritual plane. We are performing homams, prayers, and reciting the Gita, Chandi, and Bhagavat so that the Almighty remains pleased with us.
Gurudev:
Even if you look at Nostradamus—see how many of his predictions have come true. Look at what he said for 2021. I may have worded it differently, but go and check his predictions. No one denies Nostradamus. Just look at his work; you don't even need to listen to mine.
Speaker:
Regardless, Gurudev, you have spoken your truth. We, at least those of us here at Shantikunj who have accepted your discipleship, believe in your words. We are urging everyone to live a good life and take refuge in God. Gurudev, we will continue this homam throughout the entirety of 2021.
Gurudev:
Yes, we must do our work. Our job is to keep the world in peace. We don't need anyone's praise or a "job well done." We are doing this in our own way, and many others are doing the same across the mountains and throughout India.
Speaker:
You heard Gurudev's prediction and his subsequent explanation. If you follow his advice, perhaps we can find some protection. Gurudev, I take my leave. Salutations.
Gurudev:
Blessings to you.
Narrator:
(The ritual concludes with final chants and the sound of bells)
Spiritual Insight
This recording captures a profound moment when Guru Shyama Khyapa's warnings about the year 2021 led to the initiation of a continuous homam for world peace (Biswasanti) at Shantikunj. The presence of medical professionals (doctors) participating in the ritual symbolizes the convergence of science and spirituality in times of crisis. Gurudev emphasizes that while his predictions are based on spiritual vision and have historically proven accurate, he offers them not to create fear but to inspire people to return to faith and take refuge in the Divine. The mention of Gyanganj and the Himalayas reminds us that spiritual efforts to protect humanity extend far beyond any single temple or individual.