The Prophecy of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers

When the Grandmothers from the Four Directions Speak a New Time is Coming.

This page honors the prophecy of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, who have gathered from across the Earth to restore balance, heal the planet, and awaken the sacred feminine. Their emergence fulfills ancient prophecies from Hopi, Mayan, Tibetan, and other traditions—foretelling a time when women would rise to guide humanity back to Spirit. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi’s incarnation as the Adi Shakti affirms this global awakening, initiating Self-realization and collective transformation through her return prophesied by Devi Gita, Torah, Bible, Quran, and Lakota (White Buffalo Calf Woman) tradition. The Grandmothers are not symbols—they are emissaries of the Earth’s breath, the Spirit’s voice, and the Divine Mother’s return. The healing of Gaia has begun.

About the Prophecy

The Prophecy of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers refers to a shared vision among female Indigenous spiritual leaders that led to the formation of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. The council, founded in 2004, works to promote prayer, education, and healing for Mother Earth and its inhabitants.

"We are deeply concerned with the unprecedented destruction of our Mother Earth and the destruction of indigenous ways of life. We believe the teachings of our ancestors will light our way through an uncertain future."

Formation of the Council

In October 2004, 13 Indigenous grandmothers from across the globe gathered for the first time in Phoenicia, New York, based on a shared prophetic vision. They felt they were hundreds of years late in answering the call from the "Grandmothers from the Spirit World" and believed it was time to reveal their sacred ways.

The group formed the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers and, since then, has traveled the world, praying and sharing traditional wisdom. They are spiritual activists, medicine women, and tribal elders who advocate for preserving Indigenous cultures.

Core Beliefs of the Prophecy

The World is in Crisis

The grandmothers believe that the planet and its Indigenous ways of life are under threat due to unprecedented destruction, war, poverty, and materialism.

Healing Through Ancestral Teachings

The council believes that ancestral ways of prayer, peacemaking, and healing are essential to navigating an uncertain future.

Awakening the Feminine Spirit

A key part of the prophecy is the belief that the feminine spirit must awaken in all people, men and women alike, to bring the world back into balance.

Women's Wisdom Will Save the World

The grandmothers state that women, with their inherent connection to the great cycles of the moon and stars, must use their wisdom to forge alliances and ensure the health of the entire planet.

Respect for Mother Earth

They advocate for a return to ancient ways of interacting with the Earth, based on reverence and respect for nature and all its inhabitants.

The Call to Awaken Feminine Wisdom

The "call to awaken feminine wisdom" is the council's central message and reflects their mission to reintroduce the world to a more harmonious, balanced way of living.

  • Embracing inner truths: A message from the council encourages people to "voyage deeper into yourself," acknowledging that the wisdom of the feminine principle is carried within them through their ancestors' DNA.
  • Slowing down: The grandmothers suggest that families must consciously slow down and simplify their lives to become strong again and reconnect with the natural pace of the living world.
  • Protecting traditions: The Grandmothers Wisdom Project, inspired by the council, is dedicated to preserving ancient traditions and advocating for cultural renewal.
  • Restoring connection to nature: The council's work advocates for all people to reclaim their relationship with Mother Earth and move toward a more conscious and harmonious connection with nature.


The Prophetic Convergence of Women as Saviors of World in Crisis

Abstract

This research paper presents a profound examination of the convergent prophecies of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers and the teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, arguing that we have entered a prophesied era where women are destined to lead humanity's spiritual evolution and save the world from self-destruction. The paper demonstrates that the Grandmothers' call for women to awaken their innate wisdom and the patriarchal world's decay aligns perfectly with Shri Mataji's declaration that she is the Adi Shakti, the primordial power, who has incarnated to trigger this global transformation. Through a comprehensive analysis of scriptural sources from Hinduism (the Devi Gita), Christianity (the prophecy of the Paraclete), and Islam, this paper establishes that Shri Mataji's advent fulfills the long-awaited prophecies of the Divine Feminine's return. The evidence overwhelmingly suggests that the time for feminine leadership is now, and that women worldwide must rise to meet the challenge of healing a planet on the brink of disaster.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Humanity stands at a precipice. The relentless march of patriarchal systems, characterized by aggression, materialism, and a profound disconnection from the sacred, has brought our world to the verge of ecological and spiritual collapse. Yet, from disparate corners of the globe, a harmonious chorus of prophetic voices has emerged, heralding a new dawn—an age where the redemptive power of the Divine Feminine will rise to restore balance and guide humanity towards enlightenment. This paper explores the extraordinary convergence of two such prophetic streams: the ancient wisdom of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers and the modern-day revelations of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It posits that their unified message is not a mere coincidence, but a clear sign that the prophesied age of feminine leadership has arrived, and that women are now called to embody their divine power to save the world.

I. The Prophecy of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers: A Call to Awaken Feminine Wisdom

In October 2004, a historic gathering took place in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers from across the globe—from the Arctic Circle to the Amazon rainforest, from the mountains of Tibet to the plains of North America—came together to fulfill an ancient prophecy known to many indigenous tribes:

"When the Grandmothers from the four directions speak, a new time is coming."

This council, foreseen in visions for millennia, emerged in the wake of global crises, a testament to the urgency of our times.[1] Their message is a powerful and unambiguous call for the reawakening of feminine wisdom to heal a world fractured by patriarchal imbalance. That new time has arrived. The Grandmothers have spoken, and their prophecy is being fulfilled before our very eyes.

“As prophecy states, it will be women with their wisdom who will save the world. Women must begin to forge alliances that will add strength to their individual voices, the Grandmothers say. Women must rediscover and share their wisdom to ensure the health of the entire planet and humanity by tapping into the vast reservoir of energy that runs beneath our common ground & is creating a new wave of women’s power. This reservoir of vitalizing energy is centered around a powerful and universal spirituality, based on reverence for our Mother Earth and a shared awareness of the sacred and interdependence of all life. The creative power of women united is an unmatched force for good.”[2]

The Grandmothers teach that women are the carriers of ancient knowledge, a wisdom deeply embedded within their very cells and connected to the cycles of the moon and stars. This is not a learned knowledge, but an innate power, a direct connection to the Divine Feminine that has been suppressed for centuries. Their prophecy is not one of doom, but of hope and transformation. It speaks of a great turning, a purification process that will cleanse the negativity accumulated through materialistic pursuits and a disconnect from our spiritual source. The Grandmothers' council is a living embodiment of this prophecy, a global alliance of prayer, education, and healing for Mother Earth and all her inhabitants.

II. The Advent of the Divine Mother: Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and the Fulfillment of Prophecy

The prophecy of the Indigenous Grandmothers finds its perfect and profound fulfillment in the life and teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Her message, delivered with divine authority and maternal compassion, is not merely a parallel to the Grandmothers' wisdom but its very culmination. Shri Mataji announced that the time for humanity's emancipation has come, and that she is the incarnation of the Adi Shakti—the primordial, all-pervading power of God—who has come to trigger a global spiritual awakening. This awakening, she explained, is the Last Judgment, a time of collective transformation where humanity has the choice to ascend into a higher state of consciousness.

“And I have to specially make a very important request to the women that in these modern times, they are the ones who are going to save the world, not the men; they have done their job before. Now it is for you to save, with your understanding, with your compassion, with your sacrifices, with your wisdom and the innate love, not only your children, your husband, your family, but the whole world. It is a very good opportunity for all of you to do your bit. The whole atmosphere waits for them. The whole cosmos, just in complete respectful attendance, is waiting for their arrival.”[3]

This declaration is not a metaphor; it is a direct and powerful statement of cosmic fact. Shri Mataji's teachings reveal that the decay of the patriarchal world, as foreseen by Nostradamus and other seers, is the necessary precursor to the rise of the feminine spirit. She has brought the method for this transformation: Sahaja Yoga, a simple yet profound technique of meditation that awakens the dormant spiritual energy within every human being, the Kundalini. This awakening, which she gave freely to the world, is the key to unlocking the innate wisdom and divine power that the Grandmothers speak of. It is the mechanism by which women—and all of humanity—can connect to the "vast reservoir of energy that runs beneath our common ground" and become the saviors of a world in crisis.

III. Scriptural Echoes: The Divine Feminine in World Religions

The prophecies of the Indigenous Grandmothers and the revelations of Shri Mataji do not exist in a vacuum. They are the modern-day expressions of a timeless truth that has been woven into the fabric of the world's great spiritual traditions. From the Vedic scriptures of ancient India to the mystical heart of Christianity and Islam, the promise of the Divine Feminine's return has been a recurring theme, a beacon of hope in times of darkness.

A. The Devi Gita and the Vedic Tradition

In the Hindu tradition, the Divine Feminine is worshipped as Shakti, the creative power of the universe, the Mother of all. The Devi Gita, a key text within the Devi Bhagavata Purana, contains some of the most profound prophecies about the Goddess's role as the ultimate reality (Brahman) and her promise to incarnate in times of crisis. The text proclaims that the Goddess will manifest whenever there is a decline in righteousness to restore cosmic order.[4] This is not merely a promise of a future event, but a recurring cosmic cycle. Shri Mataji's declaration that she is the Adi Shakti, born in a time of unprecedented global turmoil, is the direct fulfillment of this ancient promise.

“I have created all worlds at my will without being urged by any higher Being, and dwell within them. I permeate the earth and heaven, and all created entities with my greatness and dwell in them as their eternal and infinite consciousness.”[5]

B. The Paraclete and the Sophia in Christian Gnosticism

In the Christian tradition, the promise of a divine feminine intervention is more veiled, yet undeniably present. Jesus promised his disciples that he would send a Comforter, the Paraclete or Holy Spirit, who would guide them into all truth (John 14:16-17). While mainstream Christianity has often interpreted the Holy Spirit in masculine or gender-neutral terms, Gnostic texts and mystical traditions have long recognized the feminine aspect of the Godhead, often referred to as Sophia (Wisdom). The parallels between the role of the Paraclete and the mission of Shri Mataji are striking. She came to reveal the deeper meanings of Christ's teachings, to give the experience of the Second Birth (the awakening of the Kundalini), and to establish the Kingdom of God within. Her advent as the Adi Shakti is the fulfillment of Christ's promise, the coming of the Comforter who is the Divine Mother herself.

C. The Great Mother in Islamic Mysticism

Even within Islam, a tradition often perceived as staunchly patriarchal, the mystical heart of Sufism has always revered the Divine Feminine. The Quran itself speaks of God's compassion (Rahman) and mercy (Rahim), attributes that are etymologically linked to the word for womb (rahm). Sufi mystics have long understood that the ultimate reality has a motherly aspect. The figure of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is often venerated as a manifestation of the divine feminine principle. The prophecies of the Mahdi, the guided one who will appear at the end of time to restore justice, also contain elements that can be interpreted as the coming of a spiritual force that embodies both masculine and feminine qualities. Shri Mataji's message of universal love, compassion, and spiritual renewal resonates deeply with the core tenets of Sufism, and her role as the Adi Shakti can be seen as the fulfillment of the deepest aspirations of the Islamic mystical tradition.

IV. The Great Synthesis: A New Age of Feminine Leadership

The convergence of these prophetic traditions—the Indigenous Grandmothers, the revelations of Shri Mataji, and the scriptural echoes from world religions—creates a powerful and irrefutable synthesis. We are not witnessing a series of isolated events, but a unified, divinely orchestrated plan for the salvation of humanity. The prophecies are not just about a future hope; they are a present-day reality, a call to action for every individual, and especially for women, to awaken to their true spiritual nature.

The patriarchal era, with its emphasis on division, competition, and domination, has reached its inevitable and destructive conclusion. The crises we face today—climate change, political instability, social fragmentation, and spiritual emptiness—are the death throes of a dying paradigm. The solution, as foretold by the Grandmothers and confirmed by Shri Mataji, is not a political or technological one, but a spiritual one. It is the restoration of the feminine principle—of love, compassion, wisdom, and interconnectedness—to its rightful place in our individual and collective lives.

Shri Mataji's Sahaja Yoga provides the practical means to achieve this transformation. The awakening of the Kundalini is not a mere concept, but a tangible experience, a verifiable reality that can be felt on the central nervous system. It is the spontaneous activation of the divine feminine energy within, which purifies the subtle system, integrates the being, and connects the individual consciousness to the all-pervading power of the Divine. This is the true meaning of Yoga, the union with the Divine, which Shri Mataji has made available to all of humanity for the first time in history.

Conclusion: The Dawn of the Divine Feminine

Shri Mataji: “The whole Cosmos, just in complete respectful attendance, is waiting for their arrival.”

The evidence is overwhelming and the conclusion is inescapable: "When the Grandmothers from the four directions speak, a new time is coming"—and that new time is now. The prophecies have converged, and the time for women to save the world has arrived. The wisdom of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers and the divine authority of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi are two sides of the same coin, a unified call to awaken the dormant power of the Divine Feminine that resides within every woman. The patriarchal systems that have brought humanity to the brink of disaster are crumbling, not to be replaced by a new form of matriarchal dominance, but to be transcended by a higher, more integrated consciousness—a consciousness that honors both the masculine and feminine principles, but which can only be ushered in by the awakened power of women.

This is not a call for a political revolution, but for a spiritual one. It is a call for women to remember who they are, to reclaim their innate wisdom, and to unite in a global alliance of love, compassion, and healing. The cosmos is waiting. The Adi Shakti has come. The prophecies have been fulfilled. The future of humanity now rests in the hands of its awakened women. The dawn of the Divine Feminine is not just a possibility; it is a reality unfolding before our very eyes. The only question that remains is whether we will have the courage to embrace it.

References

[1] The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. "The Secret Prophecy of the Grandmothers." grandmotherscouncil.com, Accessed 24 Sept. 2025.
[2] Schaefer, Carol. Grandmothers Counsel the World: Women Elders Offer Their Vision for Our Planet. Trumpeter, 2006, p. 143.
[3] Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. "Public Program." Cambridge, UK, 19 June 1988. adishakti.org.
[4] Devi Gita (from the Devi Bhagavata Purana), 9.22-23.
[5] Devi Sukta, Rigveda 10.125.8.


When the Grandmothers from the Four Directions Speak, a New Time is Coming

Inuitlu allailu sisters, our time of sharing has come.

~granni~

In a magical valley, protected by the ancient spirits of the towering Catskill Mountains, a sacred fire was lit.

Surrounded by the golden woods and in the cool, still, evening air of mid-October 2004, the flame initiated an unprecedented and historic gathering of thirteen indigenous Grandmothers from around the world, keepers of their tribes' teachings from original times. The Grandmothers had come to fulfill another ancient prophecy, known by many of the world's indigenous tribes: "When the Grandmothers from the four directions speak, a new time is coming.”

The council, which had been spoken of in prophecy and seen in visions since time immemorial, finally emerged in the aftermath of 9/11. The Grandmothers' participation in the council had been foretold to each of them in different ways. When they were very young, a few of the Grandmothers had been told by their grandmothers that this was their destiny. All of the Grandmothers had been invited long ago, in a time before time as we know it, to meet at the coming of the Great Turning to become a force for peace in the world. Prophecy revealed to each one that they must now share even their most secret and sacred ways with the very people who have been their oppressors, as the survival of humanity, if not the entire planet, is at stake.

The urgency of the world's situation requires a global response. The Grandmothers, living legends among their people, represent tribes from the Arctic Circle; North, South and Central America; Africa; Tibet; and Nepal. As the wise women, curanderas, shamans and healers of their tribes, they were bringing to the council new visions and new prophecies for humanity, their tribes' rich and varied sources of wisdom, and each tribe's unique and secret teachings for living within the Divine Order of all things.

Until recent history, in every part of the world, communities of indigenous peoples functioned as if One with their particular environment. As a result, the many tribes of this earth mirrored the lands of their origins and thus revealed the great diversity inherent in humanity. The unique culture of each of the thousands of indigenous tribes evolved from their necessary participation with the animals, plants and the climate of the land in which they lived. Traditions, rituals, stories, art and music were created that were specific to their place on Earth as the flowers and trees found there. This is why indigenous peoples say that if their connection to the land is gone, as has happened to most Native Americans, they are no longer who they were.

Some tribes, like the Cheyenne and Lakota, are taught that their first language was given to them by the animals and sounds of nature in their environment. This first language is still used in ceremony and ritual because according to tradition these sounds have the power to open the doorway to the Spirit World. Legends remind the tribes that all they know they learned by observing the various families of nature and that their role in return is to respect Mother Earth and be Her caretaker. Such intimacy with nature has enabled those who have remained on the land of their ancestors to live from the land and still maintain the Earth's balance for tens of thousands of years.

Basic to each tribe's survival, the Grandmothers say, was their ability not only to live in harmony with nature but with one another. The strength of the tribe was founded on family, and the well-being of each family was essential to the well-being of the community. Nature was seen as mirroring the different roles within a family. The common wisdom was that we are Spirit alive in the flesh. The Earth was seen as the Great Mother, the giver and nurturer of life.

Because of their absolute dependence on nature, indigenous peoples held that all of life was sacred. They did not see themselves as separate from nature or the cosmos, the Grandmothers tell us. So what was done to the Earth and the inhabitants of the Earth was done to themselves. Everything was a part of the One. The animals and plants or Earth were never objectified. The objectification of nature opens the door for mistreatment and lack of respect.”The one who sees 'thou' is not the same as the ego seeing an 'it'.”

In accord with the inherent authority within a family, traditionally the women elders, the grandmothers, were the ones who were looked up to as guardians to watch over the physical and spiritual survival of the family, and thus the tribe. They became the keepers of the teachings and rituals that allowed the tribe to flourish, and they upheld the social order. In many of the tribes around the world, including the great Iroquois Nation, the Council of Grandmothers was always consulted before any major decision was made, including the decision of whether or not to go to war.

Indigenous peoples lived in a communal system that was based on reciprocity—everyone sharing what they had and everyone taking care of everyone else. There was no hoarding, thus no one in the tribe ever went without and all prospered equally. Food brought back by the hunters was for the the whole tribe. If one hunter was particularly skilled or successful, there was no concept of keeping more for himself as a result. Instead, he was given a place of honor in the tribe.

Since there was no perception of scarcity, except what the whole tribe experienced, there was no need for excessive accumulation of personal holdings. The tribes knew what they needed to do to sustain themselves sufficiently. Most had learned that sharing and transferring increased the value of what was given, and accumulation beyond the point of enough actually stopped the flow of resources. When everyone benefited, the individual benefited more. Now, for most indigenous people, one step out of their community and into the modern world, and they can't eat or find shelter or live without money. One day in civilization can wipe out thousands of years of sustainability.

We can learn from the tribal system how all of humanity can thrive today, the Grandmothers remind us. And indigenous peoples can also learn from the modern world how to sustain themselves when moving outside of their traditional communities.

Also common to indigenous peoples, the Grandmothers say, is an honoring and dependence upon the Spirit World, the world that is accessed through nature. Among many indigenous peoples, the stones are the most revered spirits. In fact, the most ancient memories are attributed to the stones as the stones are among the oldest beings on the planet. Most indigenous teachings hold that it is in the heart where the living spirit can be seen, and within that spirit is the very essence of the Creator, or the divine force. The simple act of picking up a stone, and holding that stone being in silence, changes a person in subtle and profound ways. Finding the worlds within stone spirit reveals further worlds within oneself, the Grandmothers teach us. Having the courage to look within and without was an important attribute in most indigenous cultures. In fact, having such close contact with nature made such an inner journey unavoidable.

Visions, dreams, prayer, ceremony and ritual are the means to access the sacred Spirit World through nature, the Grandmothers tell us. Ceremony and ritual allow participation in the myths or archetypes or ancestry of the culture and serve to take one out of any shallow 'ordinary' reality. Rituals powered by intention focus concentration, enabling access to more rarefied levels of the mind for communication with the spiritual realms for prophecy and guidance and to influence events. That is how knowledge of the healing powers of plants was first gained, how understanding was developed about the importance of honoring the four directions and the five basic elements: earth, water, air, fire and light. Anyone who has ever been swept away by the beauty of a sunset or found an answer to a problem while communing with nature has caught a glimpse of the worlds that are open to indigneous peoples who foster this true knowing.

Spirituality's highest purpose is to touch a mystery beyond words, which is perceived only in silence and solitude, the Grandmothers relate. Listening within the silence puts one in touch with the energy, vibration and spiritual forces that are at the heart of Creation. The realms are real, not of the imagination, and can only be reached by a quiet mind and by practice. This does not mean there is a lack of critical thinking, only that fighting the experience of connectivity, the now, while approaching that moment, blocks the experience of knowing. The Grandmothers show that we must return to our own inner spirit and the spirit of the all which we have abandoned while looking elsewhere for happiness.

The Grandmothers know there has been an undeniable corruption of humanity's spirit. The global human family, a macrocosm of the tribal system, is lost in confusion and sickness. We are disconnected from ourselves and the planet that nurtures us, body and soul. Violence and war have bred hunder, poverty, loss of culture, and a lack of understanding concerning basic human rights. Our waters, the blood of our Mother Earth, have become too polluted to drink, and the air in some places to polluted to breath. Do we really want it this way, they ask? Do we not want a future generation? We have lost the most fundamental teaching: that all life is sacred. All life is One. The Grandmothers say we will wake up from our trance now, as the Earth has begun shaking.

Prophecies of each of the Grandmothers' traditions state that we have entered the Purification times. The purification process is a natural cleansing of all the accumulated negativity caused by being materially instead of spiritually oriented. All of life must be honored and protected again, allowed their natural source of shelter and nourishment. Since all of the living cosmos is connected, the Grandmothers teach that healing, quality of life, and spiritual evolvement are never separate from politics and consciousness. Culture that does not derive or base itself on nature's harmony has no roots and can't survive long. Without a deep connection to nature, people drift into sickness, grow negative, and destroy themselves spiritually and physically. Deeply connected to nature, we witness beauty everywhere, including wholly within ourselves.

Each part of the world spectrum holds wisdom, a key to reigniting humanity's pure spark. The Thirteen Grandmothers came in council to share their prayers, rituals and ceremonies to create global healing and forge an alliance creating one voice. They speak of ways of bringing about sustainability, sovereignty and a unified alliance among all the Earth's people in the interest of life and peace.

The Secret Prophecy of the Grandmothers
https://www.grandmotherscouncil.com/




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