The Eagle Tribe Magazine Vol.1 May 2019

Vol. 1 | MAY 2019 Issue The Eagle Tribe Magazine Selfless Service (Seva) Indian Astrology an Antidote to Karma an Insight into a Man’s Destiny Eat for Your Soul Prajna Kriya (Mind, Body and Staying Healthy in a Toxic World Soul Connect) Holistic Food A Vedantic Recipes Approach to Self Healing Water for Development Balancing Doshas Nigeria is Women-Forward Astroscope: Monthly Forecast SEARCH FOR YOUR HEART THE SUFI WAY

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE 4CONTENTS 12HOLISTIC HEALTH: Eat FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK for Your Soul 6LEAD STORY: Search for Your Heart the Sufism Way 10Selfless Service (Seva) 16FOOD COLUMN: an Antidote to Karma Staying Healthy in a Toxic World Recipes: Healing Water for Balancing Doshas Green Float 2

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE 18INSPIRATION: A Ve- 27SPIRITUALITY: dantic Approach to Prajna Kriya Self Development (Mind, Body and Soul Connect) 22INDIAN 31ASTROSCOPE: ASTROLOGY: Monthly Forecast An Insight into by Anuradha a Man’s Destiny 33From Heartache to 25EMPOWERMENT: Joy Speaker Nigeria is Schedule and Events Women-Forward for May 2019 34Be a Contributor Advertise with Us The Eagle Tribe Team 35CONTRIBUTORS 3

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE From the Editor’s Desk For some of us, reaching for our best selves comes from found my best self in my unfaltering a choice, a moment in time commitment to a vision, and never giving up on it. when we decide to take a step for- As we all strive for that next level in ward. For others, glory showered our careers, in our businesses, and merely upon us as a result of the our personal lives, I am sure that the decisions we have made and the articles and columns in this maga- actions we have taken. zine will inspire you while also re- For me, I have experienced my own minding you of what is truly possible greatness in an entirely different way. when you choose to believe and take I have seen greatness manifest in the that first step. consistent daily action of showing This year has been a journey in com- up and being true to oneself. I have 4

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE mitting to vulnerability, new oppor- impact, and move forward in pursuit tunities, self-acceptance, and love. of their dreams while serving the By reflecting on my own personal greater good. We want all women to evolution, I have discovered that as live a life of love, good health, laugh- women, we’re all craving the chance ter, and freedom. to peel back the layers. So many of us are ready to remove our masks Every month you will receive stories, and to live authentically without fear articles, holistic lifestyle tips, recipes, and without apology. astrological predictions, and intro- ductions to other enlightened spir- The Eagle Tribe sets out to celebrate its, spiritual practices from different the power of being vulnerable and parts of the world, mainly the South the magic that occurs when we Eastern Countries. There will be decide to bare it all. Because life space for you to contribute articles, gets a lot better when we drop the recipes, personal stories, and adver- heaviness and let go of the things we tise your businesses so others in the don’t want to carry anymore. tribe can benefit from your work and support your growth. You will learn that while obstacles are a given, you also have what it Behind every successful woman is a takes to rise above the challenges, tribe of other successful women who carve out a niche for yourself, and have her back. Let’s create that tribe turn impossible experiences into in- together! credible opportunities that are prof- itable and fulfilling at the same time. Naila Razvi Editor The Eagle Tribe Magazine is geared towards empowering women with 5 divine wisdom, purpose, and insight so that they can follow an enlight- ened path. Just as Eagle symbolizes freedom and power, our Eagle Tribe community aims to help women reclaim their inherent ability to rise above challenges, make a positive

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE LEAD STORY SEARCH FOR YOUR HEART THE SUFI WAY What are you searching for? Search for your heart, the heart of your soul. All the secrets are in the heart of your soul. Everything is inside you. You have many hearts, yet all these are one. I want every student to know his heart well, to know the truth of himself, to see inside his soul. — Music of the Soul by Sufi Shaykh Sidi Al-Jamal Iwonder if you’re like me. I came day in 2001, out of pure desperation, into the world at a very young I sat down and wrote a letter to my age asking, “What is my purpose? Creator/Source and asked from the Why am I here? Where’s the oper- bottom of my heart: “Okay, you made ating manual?” I asked my parents, me. Nobody seems to have the an- school teachers, guidance counsel- swer. What’s my purpose? I want to ors, and priests, but no one had an know from you, my Maker, directly answer. Even worse, they didn’t even and without a middle man. I want recognize the question or knew what to be able to pick up the phone and I was talking about! have you on the other end! What’s my purpose? Why am I here? Is there After many years of reading holy a spiritual teacher on this planet that books, soul searching and exploring can help me? Oh, by the way, I want different careers I finally gave up on to live in Florida!” ever knowing the truth. Then one “What you are seeking is seeking you.” Voila! Less than six weeks af- — Rumi ter writing my letter to God/ Source/ZeroPoint, I met the life forever. I was even living in Flori- Sufi master who would change my da! Thus began my soul’s journey to find the answers to all my questions. I now know I’m a mystic, and mystics 6

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE want to know the Truth for them- ities and follow this purpose, you selves through direct revelation. This begin a journey without end, one is the essence of the Sufi path. that only gets more beautiful and blissful as you go. Your soul’s pur- Our purpose is written on our soul pose is meant to open you to a life before we’re born. It’s encoded in our of joy, health, holiness, freedom, and very fingerprints. Our soul’s purpose fulfillment! appears in who we are, in what we love to do. It comes naturally and Each of us is a unique and divine aligns perfectly with your most pro- representative of the Source in the found dreams, desires, and passions. world. We are here to express the When you express your Divine Qual- Divine Qualities and Attributes of 7

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE the Divine for ourselves and the soul In a Sufi spiritual healing session, we of humanity. However, we must also transmit the Divine Light of Source, face our assigned soul lessons to which illuminates the root cause of learn about ourselves and the collec- an issue. The Source always knows tive soul of humanity. what is needed and what is perfect at the moment. It is gentle yet pro- My highest purpose— still unfold- found and will never hurt or re-ignite ing today, eighteen years later (re- a trauma. member, it’s always a journey!)— is to speak and be a messenger of the Sufis practice and employ the ancient Truth. I’m using my gifts of Sufi spir- art of sacred sound technology that itual healing and hand readings to purifies and releases these ailments heal and activate the sacred hearts to heal, beautifying and filling us of those who are crying for love and with the Divine Lights needed for our knowing the truth of their creation. bodies, souls, and spirits. The Divine Lights— also known by their Divine The sacred heart is the entrance to Names, such as Healing, Forgiveness, the soul. We can’t ascend without the Joy, Mercy, Strength, and Sovereign- heart. ty— fill the space of what was cleared away and seals the healing. Anyone The Sufis know the secrets of healing with a heart and ears to hear can the heart and soul. This knowledge learn these Sufi chanting practices has been hidden for centuries and is for self-healing. When practiced over only now being revealed to the West time, this technique can help one during this time of the Earth’s transi- reach enlightenment and realize God. tion. “You are the person who has the secret Names of G-d (Source, One, Divine, Universe). You! All the secret things of the names are put in you. When you lose (clear) all your things (pictures, misbeliefs, false programming, trau- mas) when you leave them, then when you are like this, you are with G-d. You return to the real start to the beginning, the essence of your creation. You will be the image of mercy inside and outside, and be the love to give to the end, which has no end to giving. You will be the quietness to give the quietness from God to God.” — Music of the Soul by Sufi Shaykh Sidi Al-Jamal 8

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE This year I’m witnessing more lineage. There is so much support to Quantum Divine Help com- awaken and own our Divine Sover- ing from the Source and the eignty. I am both humbled and awed Divine Beings of the higher realms at the infinite possibilities for person- than I’ve ever seen or felt before! al and collective transformation. We My clients are healing quickly and are here to shine our Light. We are easily from childhood trauma, cen- the ones we’ve been waiting for. The turies-old false programming, tribal (r)evolution is on, and it’s a spiritual beliefs, and wounds in their ancestral one! “Why do you think you are a small star when the entire cosmos is con- tained within you?” Thank you, beloveds, for letting — Ancient Sufi saying me share my truth. I’m thrilled to be a part of this Eagle Tribe special way! I look forward to meet- ing your unique Divine Self and learn about your divine mission. of empowered souls where each of Let’s do this! us can seek our purpose in our own By Mary Halima - is a Muqaddim Murabi Ruhi (spiritual caregiver/ expediter of the spirit) & Sufi Spiritual Healer in the Shadhuliyya Sufi Tradition. Soul Purpose Acceleration Coach & Hand Analyst. Her soul’s mission is “Messenger, Speaker of Truth”. Her life purpose as written in her hands and fingerprints is “Gifted Healer and Leader with Love.” BE A LAMP, OR A LIFEBOAT, OR A LADDER. HELP SOMEONE’S SOUL HEAL. WALK OUT OF YOUR HOUSE LIKE A SHEPHERD. — RUMI 9

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE SELFLESS SERVICE (SEVA): An Antidote to Karma Are you trapped in Karma? What a poignant, thought-provoking question! Best defined by the equation of Does being financially secure make it cause and effect—”What you easier to do seva? A friend posed this get, you give. What you give, you question to me during one of our many get”—Karma keeps you bound to doer- conversations on the concept of selfless ship, dictating your destinies in this life service and doership. and the next. His question has merit. If Bill Gates Does this present a catch-22? worked as a doorman at Microsoft (as- suming someone else created the com- Probably. Yet, not really. pany), would he have managed to help all people as he has? The answer is no. A foolproof method to slowly but steadi- His wealth afforded him the opportunity ly break the cycle of Karma is seva. to realize his intent to serve others. Seva is the Sanskrit word for selfless However, does that mean people with- service. out Bill Gates’ finances are at a distinct disadvantage on the path of seva? Defi- Plants, animals, humans, and spirits can nitely not. be benefited by your seva. In the realm of seva, your time, physical Advocated by spiritually advanced peo- presence, and intent to help weigh more ple, seva is the antidote to karma. than your cheque-book does. It takes a minute to write a cheque. It probably Over a series of articles, including this takes a few hours to give someone a one, you will be introduced to the sim- helping hand or a gentle ear. If you are ple methods of seva. If you do adopt blessed with the good fortune of being any of these methods, kindly reach out wealthy, you need to pay it forward as an to me at [email protected] to act of seva. If you are not, do not let that share your experience. It will be a privi- deter you. lege to walk the path of seva together. 10

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE Often, a little money can go a long watched with quiet satisfaction as way in doing a lot of good. the ants swarmed towards the tiny orange pieces and ate them all. I recall a story shared by a gentle- man who had come on hard times. He had fed more than the number of His guru (spiritual teacher) told him beings his guru had advised, and still to feed at least thirty beings. With had five rupees left! the revered guru’s words ringing in his ear and barely ten rupees in his I am sharing this story to emphasize pocket, the man sat under the shade how seva is possible even with lim- of a tree on a hot summer day to ited means. There are many ways to contemplate his fate. He was upset. share your time and fortune with He had no idea of how he was going others. It’s the little things, the little to fulfill his guru’s wishes. acts of kindness that go a long way in helping you help yourself on the After a few minutes, his eyes fell on path of self-evolution. an anthill near the roots of the tree under which he sat. He saw an army Stay Blessed. of ants marching back and forth, oblivious of his stare and his pre- Hingoris - Hingori Sutras are dicament. He spent a few minutes books that help unleash your watching them. And then he had an spiritual powers inspired by epiphany! the teachings of one of the most spiritually powerful men He ran to a sweets shop close by and to have walked the earth, bought a ladoo (an Indian treat) for these books have guided peo- five rupees (about $0.07). He rushed ple to discover the divinity back to the tree, broke the ladoo, within themselves. Find more and spread its morsels around the at www.hingorisutras.com thickened roots of the tree. He 11

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE HOLISTIC FOOD Eat for Your Soul Wealthy sick and healthy poor do not enjoy living. — Anonymous Health is a condition of wisdom, and the sign is cheerfulness. AConsuming the right food is its own medicine yurveda is the mother of all there is discomfort in body and mind, healing systems and is the art of which cause diseases. Each one of us living in harmony with the laws has all the three doshas which together of nature. Every individual’s constitu- make up our Prakruti or “nature.” Prakruti tion is created by universal energy of does not change during one’s lifetime, space, air, fire, earth, and water. These but its imbalance is called Vikruti. five elements combine into three funda- To maintain our health, it is important to mental doshas: ether and air constitute find out our Prakaruti and Vikruti and eat vata, the energy of movement; fire and accordingly. Food works like medicine to water constitute pitta, the principle of balance the doshas. digestion, metabolism, and the transfor- mation of matter into energy; and water According to Ayurveda, when we are and earth make up kapha, the energy balanced, we desire food items that are of structure and lubrication. According good for us. But if our mind, body, and to Ayurveda, health is the perfect state consciousness are out of synchronisa- of balance among the body’s three tion, our connection to our body’s intelli- doshas. Doshas are imperfections in the gence goes awry. body’s energies, but balance enables health and wellbeing: “When the three Ayurveda identifies six major tastes imperfections are in balance, that is we need in our diet every day: sweet, known as body perfection.” It’s like put- sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astrin- ting three people who fight with each gent. Each of these tastes has specific other in corners. Since you do not allow health-giving effects. By including all six any of them to dominate the others, tastes in our diet, we will be completely there is a balance. Similarly, if one of the nourished and satisfied. doshas dominate the other two, then 12

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE You can balance your dosha’s by introspecting your tastes and thereby changing your food habits 13

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE The Balancing Act The six tastes also affect the doshas. butter) or olive oil, or veggies stir-fried Different foods cause specific do- in olive oil or ghee. Rice and wheat are shas either to increase or decrease excellent grains for vata types of individ- in prominence. The doshas increase and uals. Juicy fruits and vegetables, includ- decrease on the principle of “like attracts ing sweet and sour veggies, also help to like.” If you have a predominance of vata pacify vata. Vata types can healthfully (ether and air), you will seek sweet, sour, cook with more salt than pittas and and salty foods to pacify it. However, kaphas, but vatas should avoid hot, sweet, pungent, and bitter foods de- spicy foods. crease pitta (Fire and Water), whereas pungent, bitter, and astringent foods Fiery pitta needs to be cooled down. will pacify kapha (water and earth). Serve foods at cool (but not ice cold) temperatures. Too much cold inhibits Vata - dominated personalities need digestion. Pitta types thrive on reduced food that will calm the tendency to- amounts of fats, oils, and salt. Sweet, ripe wards anxiety and overactivity. The best fruits and vegetables — except garlic, food items to consume include steamed tomatoes, radishes, and chillies—are pit- veggies with a drizzle of ghee (clarified ta-pacifying. Moderate portions of dairy 14

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE products are fine, but minimize sour-cul- and tumours. A coated tongue, bad tured ones. Coriander and mint have breath, dulled senses, depression, and beneficial cooling effects, and coconuts, unclear thinking can indicate the pres- pomegranates, grilled vegetable salads, ence of ama. and rice pudding are all excellent ways to reduce pitta. To prevent ama from forming, drink plenty of warm or room temperature Sluggish, cool kapha needs to be stimu- water. Do not eat late at night. Eat lated and warmed up. Light, dry, warm freshly prepared meals, and cook with foods reduce Kapha, but only use min- seasonal, organic fruits, and vegeta- imal amounts of fats and oils. Sweeten bles (avoid genetically modified foods). foods with honey, but never cook or Strengthen digestive fire by “kindling” it bake with it. Grains such as barley, buck- with heating foods and spices, such as wheat, and rye are the best for Kapha ginger and black pepper. Eat a thin slice types. While low- or non-fat milk is good, of fresh ginger sprinkled lightly with minimize cultured dairy products. Kapha lemon juice and salt half an hour before types can eat all spices and herbs but taking a full meal. need to be cautious with salt. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds and all beans, with The ancient Ayurvedic text Sushrita the exception of the oilier soybean, are Samhita states, “He whose doshas are excellent options to satisfy Kapha. in balance, whose appetite is good... whose body, mind, and senses remain Just as important as what we eat is how full of bliss, is called a healthy person.” our body assimilates food. Food is the By following these simple, time-tested substance through which we bring na- Ayurvedic dietary principles in your ture’s intelligence into our bodies. daily life, you can enhance your health, increase your happiness, and uplift your A fully functioning digestive system spirit. uses the food we eat to produce a bio- chemical called ojas, a fluid substance 15 that nourishes the mind and body. If the digestive fire is weak, the incomplete digested portion of the meal forms a sticky, toxic substance called ama, which blocks the flow of the body’s inner intel- ligence. Ama settles in areas of the body that are out of balance, taking on many forms, such as calcium deposits in the joints, plaque in the arteries, and cysts

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE FOOD COLUMN Staying Healthy in a Toxic World HOLISTIC FOOD HEALING WATER FOR BALANCING DOSHAS The Ayurveda Way (Refer to “Eat for Your Soul” Article) Thousands have lived without love, not one without water. Water represents soma (ritual — W. H. Auden drink), the nourishing, cooling quality that is associated with enhance moisture absorption, Ayurve- da recommends boiling water for vari- ous length of time or adding spices or lunar energy. It helps in digestion, cools herbs to the water after boiling. (Never and balances the pitta, supports Kapha, mix boiled water to unboiled water to and counteracts the dryness of Vata. It cool it down. Instead, let it rest at room also nurtures, lubricates, and detoxifies temperature.) when it flows from the body as urine. Choose a spice water recipe for your Sometimes people have dry skin and body type, imbalance, or dosha (Refer unquenchable thirst even though to the “Eat for Your Soul” article). they drink water. In these instances, the body’s deeper physiology is not getting enough moisture. This occurs VATA BALANCING WATER when a person’s Agni (fire element INGREDIENTS in the body) is low, and Ama (toxins) blocks the micro-channels that carry 2 Litres water water to the cells. 3 Mint Leaves Half tsp. fennel seeds In order to cleanse the channels and 1/4 tsp. marshmallow root 16

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE GREEN FLOAT 1. Boil water for 5 minutes. (FENNEL SEED 2. Take it off the heat and add spices. COOLANT) 3. Place water in a Jar and sip this throughout the day at warm tempera- BENEFITS OF ture every day. FENNEL Fennel bulb, seeds, and flow- ers can be used PITTA BALANCING WATER in making various INGREDIENTS dishes and drinks. Fennel is high in antioxidants, it contains man- 2 litres water ganese, iron, calcium. According Half tsp fennel seeds to Ayurveda, fennel cures indiges- Two rose buds (any tion, it acts as a laxative, reduces colour) heartburn and acidity, it suppresses One clove appetite, reduces water retention, it 1. Boil water for 2 minutes. is, and it improves the immunity. 2. Take it off the heat and add spices INGREDIENTS and METHOD Fennel seeds: 2 tablespoons 3. Store it in a flask to keep it hot and Water: 1 liter before drinking pour it into a cup and let Sugar / brown sugar / jaggery / it cool to room temperature (in summers) honey: 1 teaspoon or as per taste before drinking. 2 drops of green food colour (op- tional) 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream KAPHA BALANCING WATER 1. Boil water and turn off the heat INGREDIENTS and add fennel seeds to it. 2. Cover and let it infuse overnight. 2 litres water 3 holy basil leaves 3. Next morning strain this water and add all the other ingredients Two thin slice of fresh mentioned above. ginger 4. Keep it in the refrigerator to cool Half teaspoon of whole cumin seeds or you can add ice cubes to it. 5. When you wish to serve just add 1. Boil water for 5minutes. a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a 2. Take it off the heat and add spices 3. Store it a flask to keep it warm and sip glass or mason jar and pour the fen- nel water over it. this water throughout the day. 6. Enjoy your fennel float! By Dr. Sapna - Clinical Mamta Agarwal – a Nutritionist, Has a Masters certified Abundance in Food Technology and Life Coach and Trainer Certification in Clinical Nutrition 17

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE INSPIRATION A Vedantic Approach to Self Development Do not be led by others. Awaken your own mind, amass your own experi- ence, and decide for yourself your own path. We are all in search of a — Veda spiritual journey to free us from pain and help us expected to span one hundred years. reach higher consciousness so that The Sanskrit words are given along we leave this earth in peace. So many with the English words. spiritual gurus teach us how to un- derstand and follow these paths to The Vedas (Rigveda, Samaveda, Ya- salvation or Moksha. Many of you are jurveda, and Atharvaveda) are the interested in coming to India to learn original scriptures that expound on about the Vedas and understand the spiritual knowledge about all aspects meaning of life. Here I’ll try to explain of life. Each Veda consists of four the approach to attaining Moksha parts: Samhitas (hymns), Brahmanas described in the Vedas thousands of (rituals), Aranyakas (theologies), and years ago. Put simply, this explana- Upanishads (philosophies). The Upa- tion is just a summary of life, which is nishads are the concluding portion of the Vedas and are also called Veda Antah, “the end portion of the Vedas,” 18

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE sometimes simplified to Vedanta preparation for a spiritual life, and (Veda + Antah = Vedanta). the last two stages involve living a spiritual life. The Vedas divide the life of an indi- vidual into four stages call ashramas. Preparing for a spiritual life occurs Each ashrama represents a twenty- through the achievement of four five-year portion of a life spanning of qualifications, or Sadhana Cha- one hundred years: thushtayam. These four qualifica- tions are the following: 1. Student (Brahmacharya) — spend- ing time learning until the age of 25 1. Discrimination or Viveka 2. Householder (Grihasta) — enjoy- 2. Dispassion or Vairagya ing home, family life, and luxury until the age of 50 3. Six-fold inner wealth or Shadsam- 3. Hermit (Vanaprastha) — searching for the purpose of life and spirituality until the age of 75 4. Ascetic (Sanyasa) — avoiding worldly pleasures and trying to at- tain Moksha in this last stage of life The first two stages approximate to 19

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE pathi, which involves: a. Control of mind (Sama) b. Control of senses (Dama) c. Withdrawal (Uparama) d. Endurance (Titiksha) e. Faith or (Shraddha) f. Single pointedness of mind (Samadhana) 4. Intense desire for liberation/Moksha (Mu- mukshatavam) Preparation for a spiritu- the pursuit of happiness (Sukhaprap- al life happens in the real ti). world. The Vedas employ a systems-approach and 3. Preparation for one’s wellbeing in specify four goals, or the next birth (Dharma/Punyam) — Purusarthas, of life. Start- Punyam is the invisible result (adrsta) ing at the lowest end and moving gained by observing the noble activ- upwards, they are as follows: ities prescribed in the scriptures. The punyam and sin (papam) which one 1. Wealth (Artha) — This covers all acquires in this life determine one’s forms of wealth meant for one’s own next birth (janma). security and for safeguarding against diseases and suffering. Its purpose 4. Freedom from all types of depen- is freedom from all kinds of pain dence or external factors (Moksha) (Dukha Nivrtti). — Discovering happiness and securi- 2. Entertainment (Kama) — This comes in the form of pleasure, enter- tainment, or recreation. Its purpose is 20

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE ty in oneself is called Moksha level of a Gnani. While many believe the Vedas propagate the worship Artha, Kama, and Dharma are exter- of multiple Gods, nothing could be nal-oriented. They involve seeking further from the truth. There is but security and pleasure in the present one God, and all representations life and in future janma from external multiple gods are merely conduits circumstances. They are clear goals of that one God. Likewise, the Holy and have three limitations: Trinity (as believed by Hindus) — the creator (Brahma), the sustainer (Vish- 1. Pain (Dukhamisritavam) nu), and the destroyer (Shiva) — also represent a single Supreme Reality. 2. Dissatisfaction (Atrptikaratvam) That Supreme Reality dwells in every individual as the Jivatma. The pur- 3. Dependence or (Bandhakatvam) pose of a spiritual life is to discover this through a process of self-inquiry. Only Moksha is internal-oriented. It shows that one’s security and happi- It is pertinent to point out that the ness come from within. Consequent- Vedas, unlike proselytising religions, ly, Artha, Kama, and Dharma are clear do not require blind belief. On the goals (Shreyas). Moksha, therefore, is contrary, the Vedas suggest that the only true goal (preyas). self-inquiry, under the guidance of a Guru, is the means to ascertaining Living a spiritual life operates at the Supreme Truth. Once a Gnani de- different levels, and the Vedas recog- termines the Supreme Truth through nize four types of spiritual aspirants self-inquiry, it leads to seeking a union (yoga) of the individual self 1. The aspirant who worships objects with the Cosmic Self — a union of (Arthin) the Jivatma with the Paramatma. 2. The aspirant who worships wealth By Ajay Devraj – a (Arthathin) seasoned professional with extensive senior 3. The aspirant who worships knowl- level experience of edge (Jijnasu) international leadership and a strong track 4. The aspirant who worships the record of converting merging the individual self (jivatma) vision into tangible with the Cosmic Self (Paramatma) business results and a (Gnani) certified life coach. The aim of spiritual life is to reach the 21

ITNHDE IAE NA GALSE TTRROI LB OE GMYA G A Z I N E An Insight into a Person’s Destiny “Anyone can be a millionaire, but to become a billionaire, you need an astrologer.” — J.P.Morgan “The planets are God’s punctuation marks pointing to the sentences of human fate, written in the constellations.” 22 — James Lendall Basford

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE The sublime science of astrol- derived from aster- (“star”) and logos ogy is a vital contribution to (“reason” or “logic”). the advancement of human- ity. The most ancient of all sciences, Indian astrology, when properly astrology reached great perfection in understood, can prove to be a boon India thousands of years ago. and can satiate the desire to know one’s future. Even major past events Astrology cannot be adequately can be indicated with precision compared to palmistry, tarot card through astrology. Many important reading, or other types of divination. future events can be planned accord- Rather than simply looking at one’s ing to astrological predictions, and current life, astrology interprets how the severity of troublesome future the destiny of an individual is mold- incidents can be reduced if proper ed by his previous life (Karma), which measures are taken beforehand. is indicated by the planetary move- ment at the time of the individual’s The research of the ancient astrol- birth. In short, it gives the complete ogers can be divided into three life sketch of a person. categories: Parashari, Gemini, and Tajaka. Almost all important Indian Astrology is the science which fore- astrological texts follow Parashara, tells the regular movements of the who is believed to have lived almost planets and how they influence 5,000 years ago. Indian astrology, people’s lives. In Sanskrit, astrolo- also called Vedic astrology, is based gy is called Hora Shastra, meaning on the Moon sign, quite contrary to “science which is based on time.” In Western astrology, which is based on Western terminology, astrology is the Sun sign. Closely related to Astrology are Palmistry and Numerology 23

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Palmistry deals with the interpreta- Nadi Predictions tion of the various lines on a person’s palm. No two individuals are born NADI is a form of astrology which with the same lines on their palms, uses some intuitions, face reading, and this is what distinguishes their thumb impression and archetyping destinies from one another. The to decipher the birth details and pre- skilled palmist can read the lines and dict based on moon transit. They say foretell the major events of an indi- it’s written in the leaf. vidual’s life, even down to when they Such is the beauty of Indian Astrolo- are destined to happen. In numerol- gy, which boasts of timing the future ogy, one can change the spelling of events as precisely as possible. one’s name to improve their desti- nies. Some other practices of predictions which are prevalent are Parrot predictions By Anuradha – a Tarot card reader and also certified in Indian Astrology. She also has a degree in Law and Education. 24

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE EMPOWERMENT She Believed She Could, So She Did Nigeria is Women-Forward Equality for women has been the center of conversation in many parts of the world. Here Tinukemi Olaoye, an entrepreneur, talks about Nigerian Iwomen and their efforts towards gender equality. n 2015, when Mrs. Ibukun Awosi- impressive, this was the first time a ka became the Chairman of First woman would become the chairman Bank of Nigeria, the entire profes- of a major institution in the country. sional community in the country was That was four years ago, and the agog. Never had a woman held such state of women leadership only im- a prestigious position in the 125-year proved. history of the mega-bank. Even more 25

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Now, having women in leadership Another noteworthy organization roles in major organisations has be- that has opened up opportunities come more commonplace. But this for women and affected economic is not unique to the workplace. More progress in Nigeria (and Africa) is She than ever, many women-owned Leads Africa, a pan-African organi- businesses have popped up and are zation that makes inspirational and going strong, thanks in part to sever- empowerment tools available for al mentorship, training, and funding girls and women in Africa, with Ni- opportunities created specifically for geria as one of its main hubs. While women by many national and inter- WIMBIZ advocates for and supports national organizations. women in leadership positions, She Leads Africa encourages and edu- Notable among these organizations cates young women and even fe- is WIMBIZ — Women in Manage- male students of tertiary institutions ment, Business and Public Service. to be economically and financially WIMBIZ is a non-profit organization proactive. that has, over the last eighteen years, implemented programmes that Additionally, many career and busi- inspire, empower, and advocate for ness mentoring and funding oppor- greater representation of women in tunities that are open to men are leadership positions in the public also open to women applicants. In and private sector. fact, women are often encouraged 26

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE and supported to apply and com- A woman is one-of-a-kind, special pete equally. being. Strong, yet tender. Passion- ate, yet kind. Loyal, intuitive, fierce, This is indeed the season of women’s and protective. She is wired to see emancipation and empowerment, and understand the big picture. She and it’s happening at a pace never possesses the ability to manage a seen before in Nigeria. Being the home with the same tenacity that economic giant of Africa, Nigeria she manages a business. There’s no is blazing a trail for the continent, other being quite like her. which has stifled the potential and rights of women for centuries. Nige- The economic voice of the Nigerian ria is taking shape as a place where woman had been a whisper before. the voice of women is being heard, Now, it is a shout of emancipation especially economically. And since and economic empowerment be- the momentum is increasing, Nigeria cause her time has come. The future is quickly becoming “women-for- is female, and the future is here. Ni- ward.” geria has become women-forward. Needless to say, the advancement By Tinukemi Olaoye of women in Nigeria, or any society - is a Corporate Trainer for that matter, is always a welcome and Career Coach based development. Every organisation in Lagos, Nigeria. She or nation that includes women in is passionate about its leadership and decision-making helping women find and polity will benefit greatly from the succeed in profitable and unique qualities and perspectives personally-suitable work. that only a woman can bring. 27

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE SPIRITUALITY Prajna Kriya (Mind, Body, and Soul Connection) Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world, today I am wise, so I am changing myself We are often told to “be one — RUMI with ourselves” or to “prac- tice mindfulness.”We look seek? Where can we find the solace or the peace we are looking for? Well, some of those well-worn phrases do for various options on the internet have their merit because, in truth, to relieve our stress, anger, etc. to the answer to this is within us. The feel at ease. Do we really find suc- answer for how to be happy, manage cess? All of us know the answer to time better and live a stress-free life this. Where is the answer to what we lies within. 28

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE I am Bijal Kothari, and I practice was to let everyone be happy. As various modalities related to alterna- rightly said in Sanskrit, “sarve jana tive healing. When I connected with sukhina bhavantu.” myself, became aware of my own emotions, and learned how to ac- Even though you exist as one whole knowledge and accept them, it was body, your body and mind are still then that Prajna Kriya was born. not connected. Do you often feel torn between what needs to be done Prajna Kriya is a workshop which is and what you end up doing? Prajna a blend OF activities that lets you Kriya is about aligning your body, connect within and gain inner con- mind, and soul. Once you achieve sciousness. This five-day workshop this connection, there is no looking involves learning simple practices back. You’ll find you can achieve any- that are easy to follow in your busy thing you want in your life. life. The intention of this workshop Walkthrough of 5 days of Prajna Kriya Day 1 Simple breathing exercises and connecting Prana with the body Day 2 Satvic food (vegetarian food) and knowing its importance. How and what you eat affects your thought process 29

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Day 3 Simple yoga asanas, mudras, and chants to reconnect with yourself Day 4 Dhyan (being in silence) and Kalpana Kriya (Visualisation) It is good to find a path to Day 5 reach where you think you will be happy. However, to Aabhar Kriya (Gratitude) reach the path, you first need and its importance to accept what you have and the way you are. Once you By Bijal Kothari - has NLP take responsibility and de- practitioner certification from cide what you want, you will NFNLP, USA. She is also a Reiki see everything fall in place Master, Certified from the lineage exactly how you want them. of William Rand / Angelology / Law of Attraction practitioner / Past Life Shivoham. Regression practitioner / Kundalini Reiki practitioner / Karuna Reiki 30 practitioner / Energy circles and Switchwords practitioner / Chakra cleansing practitioner / Mudras and Yoga asana practitioner / Counselling and Healing.

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE ASTROSCOPE Monthly Forecast by Anuradha Aries - The month of May Cancer - You need to be more will find you socializing and tolerant of people to build making a mark for yourself strong relationships. You will wherever you go. Your family may be able to perform well profession- feel neglected as your focus will be ally through determination and hard on your career. work. You will be energetic and full of vigor this month. Taurus - You will balance career and family well this Leo - An average month for month. Keep a check on your Leos. You will have to work moodiness. This is a good time for hard to achieve your goals your career. Financial situation will professionally. Your health may be a improve. cause of concern. Gemini - New relationships Virgo - Virgos will make good may not last long because decisions professionally. May of a lack of commitment. An will prove to be a promising exercise routine will ensure that you month as regards personal rela- keep healthy. You will work hard and tionships. Take proper care of your achieve your goals professionally. health. 31

THE EAGLE TRIBE MAGAZINE Libra - You will impress peo- Capricorn - Love will reign ple with your charm and nat- supreme in your life this ural talents. Married life will month. There is a strong be blissful. However, the spouse’s possibility of finding your compat- health may need attention. You ible partner. Tough career choices may want to go in for higher stud- are coming your way, but you will ies. choose wisely. Scorpio - You will be quite Pisces - Overthinking will contented as luck favors you only worsen your physical this month. Good family life and mental health. Profes- and good interpersonal relation- sional front seems promising this ships are foretold. Health issues month. Friends will be supportive. may crop up now and then. You A lot of travel is indicated. will splurge on luxuries this month. Aquarius - You will be fo- Sagittarius - Career will take cussed more on family a backseat as psychologi- and home this month. The cal health issues need to be beginning of the month may shake taken care of. This is not a good you a bit, but things will improve as time for married couples as there the month progresses. will be many differences between them. Poor health may also cause By Anuradha concern. – a Tarot card reader and also certified in Indian Astrology. She also has a degree in Law and Education. 32

VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE From Heartache to Joy Speaker Schedule and Events for May 2019 1ST MAY 2ND MAY Janice Sharon Noehulani Josef 4New Moon Peace Meditation with Nidhu Kapoor, Vidya Balan, and Eram Saeed Date: May th. Time 8:00 am Pacific / 12 pm Eastern 6T H MAY 8TH MAY 9TH MAY Mary Dawn Nidhu Halima Crystal Kapoor 13TH MAY 15TH MAY Christel Sanjay Hughes Nimar Full Moon Peace Meditation with Nidhu Kapoor, Vidya Balan, and Eram Saeed Date: May 18th. Time 8:00 am Pacific / 12 pm Eastern 20 22 28Marlene TH MAY ND MAY TH MAY Sonia Vandana Allen Atara Gupte 33

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VOL. 1 | MAY 2019 ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS Mary Halima - is a Bijal Kothari - has NLP Muqaddim Murabi practitioner certification Ruhi(spiritual caregiver/ from NFNLP, USA. She expediter of the spirit) is also a Reiki Master, & Sufi Spiritual Healer Certified from the lin- in the Shadhuliyya Sufi Tradition. eage of William Rand / Angelology Soul Purpose Acceleration Coach & / Law of Attraction practitioner / Hand Analyst. Her soul’s mission is Past Life Regression practitioner / “Messenger, Speaker of Truth” Her Kundalini Reiki practitioner / Karuna life purpose as written in her hands Reiki practitioner / Energy circles and and fingerprints is “Gifted Healer and Switchwords practitioner / Chakra Leader with Love.” cleansing practitioner / Mudras and Yoga asana practitioner / Counsel- Dr. Sapna – has a Mas- ling and Healing. ters in Food Technology and Certification in Clini- Ajay Devraj – is a sea- cal Nutrition soned professional with extensive senior level Anuradha – is a Tarot experience of interna- card reader and also cer- tional leadership and tified in Indian Astrolo- a strong track record of converting gy. She also has a degree vision into tangible business results in Law and Education. and a certified life coach. Mamta Agarwal – is Tinukemi Olaoye - is a a certified Abundance Corporate Trainer and Life Coach and Trainer. Career Coach based in Due to her inclination Lagos, Nigeria. She is towards spirituality, she has prac- passionate about helping ticed various forms of meditation women find and succeed in profit- and also did Vipassana, and is also an able and personally-suitable work. Osho community member. A Nature lover and grows different fruits and flowers in her garden to attract birds, butterflies, and happiness. 35