The Dawn of the Golden Age: A Spiritual Design for Living

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Summary: The Dawn of the Golden Age: A Spiritual Design for Living
Review: Mystic, dadaist, architect, astrologist, vegetarian, couturier - Paco Rabanne is all these things. And he's also an author who recently completed The Dawn of the Golden Age: A Spiritual Design for Living, the last in a series of three books devoted to spiritual themes.

Best known as the world famous fashion designer, Rabanne has been accused of waging a permanent revolution in fashion. But the 62-year-old fashion designer is every bit as heretical in his spiritual views as in his fashion philosophy.

In various magazine interviews he has candidly talked of out-of-body experiences and his belief that in a former life he was one of the Theban priests who murdered Tutankhamen. However, Rabanne is very well schooled in spiritual philosophies and takes his ideas seriously.

The Dawn of the Golden Age describes the dramatic changes that will occur during the transition from the present Kali Yuga era to the future Age of Aquarius. Rabanne says we currently find ourselves in the grip of fear, which manifests as stress on society and the individual. He believes that this state calls for a radical change on the part of humankind, and he attempts to show the way this can be achieved.

Rabanne believes that the myriad of fears and insurmountable difficulties we face today have partly been brought about by the development of technology. This situation causes untold misery on a global scale - the extent and control by machines is now being realised. He also demonstrates how mind control is being achieved via video games and television.

Rabanne possesses the natural gift of being able to see auras. This allows him to perceive that man has become uncentred and turned away from the true path in life.

At the present time, according to the author, humanity sits on the Third Vibrational Level, "from which we will free ourselves little by little, to go towards another life, towards the light of the spiritual world.". But "Satan", who is equated with matter, strives to prevent us from reaching the next level, the Fourth. Everyone will have a choice as the next age dawns - evolve to the next level or stay with "Satan".

Rabanne says that we should ask ourselves questions and listen to the call of the spirit which pleads for growth. By studying sacred works like the Bible and the Quran, as well as Buddhist and other texts, we can find our path to spirituality.

Protecting oneself from negativity and enhancing spiritual development is extensively covered by the author. Chapters like 'Protecting Oneself from One's Enemies' and 'Finding One's Place in the Cosmos', indicate the sort of areas covered by Rabanne.

For example, meditation with a sacred dimension is one of the most beneficial things for development. He explains the three levels and their purpose and effect on mind and body. Protection from enemies is the third phase of the transformation.

One of the ways to defeat the "Prince of this World" is by means of prayers found in Psalms and the correct use of icons for protection. The same methods can also be used to cleanse buildings, homes, and other places where terrible events have taken place. There is a detailed section on how to ward off and neutralise negative thoughts and actions directed towards you.

The end of the book deals with the relationship between humanity and the Earth - how we can relate to it. Rabanne says that the Earth is occupied by elementals and all manner of spirit beings. Many of these will help us because they are in the service of higher beings. However, as guardians of Earth, they will use their power to cause serious destruction if threatened.

The author discusses our place in the Cosmos, the true meaning of Love and ways to demonstrate it. He describes the journey towards Divinity as being clearly defined and attainable by anyone.

The Dawn of the Golden Age includes numerous quotes from the great religious texts. All in all, this book is very comprehensive and enlightening, not only showing the way forward for humanity, but speaking to us on a personal level - pointing us in the right direction to a new level of awareness and the furtherance of our quest to find God.