The prophecies, instructions and warnings given to us over 1,100 years ago by Maasaw can be viewed as a "Spiritual Ark" in theses troubling times. The Spiritual Ark that consists of carefully chosen thoughts, words, deeds and promises. The sharing and existence of this Ark, is what makes the giving of the prophecies understandable, and elevates the Hopi prophecies to equal, or possibly superior, standing with the rest of the prophetic field of information at this time.
We are reminded that however the Instructions, Warnings and the Prophecies were given first to the Hopis, they are also meant for all of us. Maasaw would not have told the Spiritual leaders to pass on the prophecies if he had not wanted the instructions and warnings to be passed on as well. The Traditionalist Elders of every generation have recognized this truth, and have faithfully fulfilled Maasaw's request that they pass the information on. As a matter of fact, they say they would rather be put to death than give up this mandate.
The Elders have said, "The vow which we made with Maasaw obligated us to follow his way of life. He gave the land to us to use and to care for through our ceremonial duties. He instructed us and showed us the Road Plan by which we must govern our lives. We wrote this pattern on a rock so that we would always be reminded to follow the straight road".
The main seeds of this concept has to do with self-sufficiency, so that no matter how the world goes in the months and years ahead, each of us will have enough to get by.
The Hopi People and Maasaw do not suggest that we limit ourselves to a digging stick and some seeds. What is hoped for is the development of an attitude among us that will lead to the kind of heartfelt relationship the Native Traditional especially the Hopi have with Mother Earth. From this intertwined relationship will come the motivation to see that our brothers and sisters the world over get their rightful portion of whatever we have.
It may be interesting that the Hopi prophecies do not mention the population problem. Perhaps this is because Maasaw knew that warfare, environmental changes, birth control, starvation and rampant diseases could easily reduce the population to where it never becomes a problem. Most certainly, and Armageddon type of World War III would play and effective part in accomplishing this. Looking at what is portended by our current world developments, it is possible the world population will never reach levels that are forecast. Many of the prophets who forecast future problems and a great "war to end all wars" say that only one third of humanity will survive these.
We are reminded the Creator admires beauty. Look at the world and the Universe. Maasaw and The Hopi admires beauty. All these teachings leads us to a beautiful life, Lulluma life, beautiful life. Through our ceremonials the Elders and children admire the beauty of the Kachina dance, woven garments , woven baskets, plaques and spirit gifts for all the village residents. The Hopi spiritual life is to walk in beauty and hold this world in balance with special ritual and song and certain times in the yearly cycle. So they have done as promised to this day and even in the prior three worlds before and up to now in the fourth world.
We look onto the world today and see Environmentalists who have undertaken countless individual projects to rescue the world. The sacrifices and risks must be admired and our hearts and prayers go to them in their efforts. The issues in the middle East, the nuclear tests sites the environmental impacts situations on every front. Yet its is clear by now that something more is needed to do the job. We can recycle, flush out waterways, save forests, conserve water, shut down chloroflurocarbons, cut down on other chemical, stop nuclear testing, save endangered species, control pollution, and do all the rest that is needed -----and it will still not be enough. We cannot save the world by simply plugging holes in the dike.
The Elders tell us that what human kind and human beings need is a change in attitude regarding life and environment. And how does this attitude change? From the cradle to the grave we must immerse ourselves in the Beauty of Mother Earth. We Must blend with her in the way the Traditionalist Hopi and all first people of this creation world. We remind you that the Hopis were given these prophecies and instructions they did not learn them on there own either. According to their personal testimony, the Pattern of Life that has been followed until today was only begun after the village of Oraibi was settled. When they met Maasaw and formed the agreement to be the caretakers of the Covenant and stone tablets. |
