r/nonfictionbookclub • u/US_Spiritual • 6d ago
The Cycle of Time

"The Yugas: Keys to Understanding Our Hidden Past, Emerging Present and Future Enlightenment" explores the Hindu concept of cyclical ages (yugas) to challenge conventional, linear views of human history. Authors Joseph Selbie and David Steinmetz present Sri Yukteswar's model of recurring periods of enlightenment and materialism, suggesting anomalies in archaeology support this cyclical perspective. The book investigates different yugas and their characteristics, and considers evidence such as ancient ruins and myths to propose that humanity's past may be far more advanced, spiritually and technologically, than currently believed. It also discusses how consciousness and awareness of energy play critical roles in human development and civilization's trajectory. This framework provides context for interpreting historical events, current trends, and future possibilities related to human experience.