Jalamanta: A Message from the Desert, by Rudolfo Anaya
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A spiritual parable about a rebel with the power to transform lives For thirty years, Fatimah has tended her herd of goats and waited for her lover to return. Amado was banished after leading a revolt against the cruel despots of their village—the Seventh City of the Fifth Sun. He followed the teachings of the wise men and women and roamed the desert in search of knowledge. When his exile finally ends, he returns transformed—no longer the innocent lover of Fatimah’s youth but a prophet named Jalamanta, or “he who strips away the veils that blind the soul.” He brings enlightenment, cures addictions, and can perform miracles, But Jalamanta’s enemies see him as a dangerous threat to the status quo and will use any means necessary to stop him. His deep wellspring of faith and compassion will not allow him to give up or give in—even as he faces the greatest betrayal of all. A searing indictment of tyranny, oppression, and human suffering, Jalamanta is about the age-old battle between good and evil that rages in every heart. It is also a tribute to the love that is the creative force of the universe—the light that can banish ignorance and fear and illuminate the darkest corners of the soul.
Jalamanta: A Message from the Desert, by Rudolfo Anaya- Amazon Sales Rank: #468847 in eBooks
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From Publishers Weekly Anaya's preachy New Age parable is a sharp departure from the yeasty realism that won him a large readership for novels like Bless Me, Ultima and Alburquerque. Wise, gray-haired, cotton-robed heretic Jalamanta, returning from 30 years of politically enforced exile in the desert, rejoins his faithful wife, Fatimah, and attracts new followers with his teachings. He urges listeners to pursue the "Path of the Sun"?to meditate, love one another, revere the Earth and find a path of their own choosing. According to Jalamanta, we can fill our souls with the light of the "First Creation" and evolve toward a higher consciousness. Inevitably, he clashes with the "central authorities"?who promote militaristic dogma, established religion and cynical manipulation of the masses?and brings down the wrath of Benago, their chief inquisitor. Jalamanta's pronouncements freely synthesize Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist, Native American, gnostic and shamanic traditions to present a universal message of fellowship. Like all lofty sentiments, these become somewhat platitudinous with repetition. Author tour. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal Thirty years ago, Jalamanta and his people were exiled in the desert, banished from the Seventh City for challenging the monolithic dogmas of the Central Authority. Now, Jalamanta returns to his wife, Fatimah, and to his village full of new wisdom about the oneness of humankind and nature and about the nature of love. Jalamanta's teachings about the Path of the Sun challenge the sterile religious institutionalism of the Central Authority and encourage his villagers to seek their own spiritual paths. Anaya (Bless Me, Ultima, Warner, 1994) has fashioned a New Age Joshua in which Jalamanta is a kind of Christic guru preaching an exotic blend of ego psychology, Christian theology, and Hinduism. Recommended for libraries where Anaya's books are in demand.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist Jalamanta, exiled in the desert for 30 years for questioning the dogma of the repressive Central Authority, has returned to his village and his beloved wife, Fatimah. In a series of community gatherings, Jalamanta continues to preach his revolutionary philosophy on the spiritual path of enlightenment, drawing ever greater crowds. Ultimately betrayed by a childhood friend, he is once again taken prisoner by the authorities. Anaya's religious fable is more clichethan story as his New Age desert wanderer repeatedly speaks of "stripping away the veils of the soul" and "becoming one with the Universal Light." The novel is at its best when depicting the special relationship shared by Fatimah and Jalamanta, but this story thread doesn't stand much of a chance when it's surrounded by so much artifice. Still, there seems to be a huge demand for material that deals with spirituality, no matter how it's served up, and this title may well appeal to the same vast audience that went for The Celestine Prophecy (1994) and Mutant Message Down Under (1994). Joanne Wilkinson
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A must for anyone seeking "Inner Light" By A Customer Is Jalamanta a fictitious story of a man banished by his government for his religious insight, or is it a parable of what today's society is becoming. Rudolfo Anaya does a wonderful job of making one look at themself and ask "What is my path and how does it interconnect with others." Do we believe everything we read in the papers and see on TV, or do we strive for the true answers? I think many will ask themselves if they really even know what questions to ask much less what truths to seek. The story takes us down a path of enlightenment through the eyes of others. It will make you question some of your own dogmas and how they influence your interaction with others in everyday life.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great parable of a radical visionary thrown out of society ... By Gerilyn Healey A great parable of a radical visionary thrown out of society by the powers-that-be...are we in the ancient cradle of civilization (east) or along the Rio Grande? Timeless, universal parable of living truthfully, compassionately, and honoring true leaders who spark a fire of love and compassion...trust your heart (transcend institutional juggernaut)
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful By Joanne Roll The story shows a powerful message of hope and light in a time where evil tries to destroy it, but succeeds only superficially.
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