During eighteen momentous days, recently, the attention of the world was fixed on one square in one ancient city. In their thousands and tens of thousands, the people of Cairo, young and old and very young, walked bravely past the tanks and water canons, and learned quickly the art of breathing amid tear-gas assault. The people of Cairo, in peaceful brotherhood, took over and held their Square, adding the name Tahrir to the glories of Egypt’s illustrious past.

For eighteen days they defied the police and agents of the old, corrupt regime, calling with one peaceful and confident voice for change, for justice and jobs, for freedom and the rule of law. The Muslims among them prayed at the appointed times while others stood guard, protecting them from attack. Brotherhood blossomed and an extraordinary spiritual potency was tangible in the Square and throughout the city.

From whence did this come? Every day, for eighteen days, Maitreya spent many hours in Cairo, mainly in the Square. In many different guises, He worked among the people, consoling the wounded and the many martyrs who gave their lives for freedom and justice. The Great Lord encouraged, guided and blessed them for their ardour and restraint, and a deep sense of love and unity filled the hearts and minds of all the people. Foreign journalists were astonished by the joy expressed so openly by the citizens, young and old, rich and poor, lame and hearty. Bathing in the energies and love of Maitreya, they were born anew.

Despots

Nearby despots and ‘strong men’ watched these daily scenes on television in horror and disbelief, expecting a sure and firm response from the old regime to end this madness. This madness was the voice of the new time, the time of justice and sharing, freedom and love.

It is the voice of the people, and the people have awakened to their unity and power. For the old despots, the writing is on the wall.

[This article from Share International magazine, March 2011 , is by a senior member of the Hierarchy of Masters of Wisdom. His name, well-known in esoteric circles, is not yet being revealed. Benjamin Creme, a principal spokesman about the emergence of Maitreya, is in constant telepathic contact with