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

WE, THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF THIRTEEN INDIGENOUS GRANDMOTHERS, represent a global alliance of prayer, education and healing for our Mother Earth, all Her inhabitants, all the children, and for the next seven generations to come. 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. We look to further our vision through the realization of projects that protect our diverse cultures: lands, medicines, language and ceremonial ways of prayer and through projects that educate and nurture our children.

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

The Prophetic Convergence of Women as Saviors of a 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.

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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

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.