How to Recognize Hinduism in the Modern Age: The Path to Enlightenment or Something Else?

By Constantine I. Nightingdale

WHY SHOULD I READ THIS BOOK? THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN HINDUISM, CULTS, AND CHRISTIANITY.

Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world today. There are over a million gods and goddesses (Brahma, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Harihara, Ardhana Ishvara, etc.) of the Hinduism religion, which came

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Constantine I. Nightingdale

My name is Constantine I. Nightingdale. I am the "End Times" Apostle to the world from Hawaii. My biography is not import- ant. But I praise and glorify the One who sent me-Jesus Christ.

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How to Recognize Hinduism in the Modern Age

A Path to Enlightenment

or something else?

Constantine I. Nightingdale

The End Times Apostle to the World from Hawaii

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How to Recognize Hinduism in the Modern Age

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How to Recognize Hinduism in the Modern Age

Hinduism is practiced by 1.35 billion people or 16% of the world’s population.¹

India’s population as of May 2023 is over 1.4 billion.

Hinduism is the third largest religion in the World.²

In Skanda Purana, the Hinduism religion, there are 330 million gods.³

In Brahma Vaivarta, the Purana Hinduism religion has more than three gods.⁴

In Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, the Hinduism religion has thirty-three gods/goddesses.⁵

There are 33 gods/goddesses named in the Vedic sect of Hinduism.⁶

The Ten Commandments

And God spoke all these words:

"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

"You shall have no other gods before me.

"You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

"You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

"You shall not murder.

"You shall not commit adultery.

"You shall not steal.

"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

(Exodus 20:1–17 NIV)

A Very Important Letter to Our Lord Jesus

Dear Jesus:

My hope and prayer are that people around the world reading this book never see me, Lord, but see You, Lord Jesus. I initially thought not to give my name as the author, nor did I wish to publish my photo as the book’s author, but You showed me I needed to include my name and photo to bear testimony of You.

Lord Jesus, You recall that in 2005, it was prophesied to me that I would write these books. I wrote these books out of obedience and love for You, Lord Jesus. Let every word glorify Your holy name, not mine.

Let every soul touched by reading this book Lord, give You honor and pluck them out of hell into Your loving arms in Heaven. Lord Jesus, never let us lose sight of You. Amen.

In His service,

Constantine I. Nightingdale

The End-Time Apostle to the World from Hawaii

Special Thanks and Acknowledgments

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Contents

How to Recognize Hinduism in the Modern Age

The Ten Commandments

A Very Important Letter to Our Lord Jesus

Special Thanks and Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1. How Did Hinduism Start?

Chapter 2. How Does Caste Work?

Chapter 3. Hindu Sects or Societies 1806-2008

Chapter 4. A Path to Enlightenment or a Dead End?

Chapter 5. No Reincarnation

Chapter 6. Notable Converts to Christianity from Hinduism

Chapter 7. Characteristics of the Godhead

Chapter 8. What’s Up with Russia and the EU?

Chapter 9. NATO and Its Significance

Chapter 10. Revelation 6 Explained

Chapter 11. Heaven or Hell?

Chapter 12. A Contrast between Heaven and Hell

Chapter 13. End-Time Apostle

Chapter 14. End Game Unfolding

Chapter 15. Ask God for a Dream or Vision

Appendix. Bible Study Tools

References

Endnote Call to Action—Review Request

Disclaimer

Foreword

It is not hard to see that the times we live in are indeed a call to wake up. Wake up to the truth, search for a solid foundation, and search for things that one can believe. Turn off mainstream media, do your research on what is really going on—socially, economically, politically—and consider what is happening spiritually.

The author, Mr. Constantine Nightingdale, has spent years literally searching for the truth. When he found it, he could not hide it under a rock or stay silent. That is why you are now reading this book, How to Recognize Hinduism in the Modern Age, and by virtue of that, you are, in effect, seeking the Lord. Mr. Nightingdale has spent years researching and compiling facts about the times we live in and seeking the Lord.

Once you read this book, it is the author’s hope and prayer that you will emerge with a sense that you are a bit more prepared for what is coming than before reading the book.

Is Hinduism a religion that promises Heaven? Hindus believe in the doctrines of the Samsara (the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation) and Karma (the universal law of cause and effect).⁷ Here are some questions to consider if you are contemplating Hinduism:

Does Hinduism replace the one true God, the Creator of all the heavens and universe, with many different gods?

Who is accountable for whom if one is just reincarnated from one life to another?

Is Hinduism, in a very true way, a form of denial?

Are you 100% certain that you will go to Heaven and not end up in Naraka or Yamalok (the Hindu equivalent of Hell)?

What Islamic-practicing Hindus and true Christians have in common is that both religious groups believe in some kind of trinity. My challenge to you at this very moment is to quietly ask the Holy Spirit of the Trinity of the Christian Godhead to reveal the real truth. Please write it down. Ask with heartfelt prayer each and every day to the Trinity of the Christian Godhead.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

(John 14:6 KJV)

If it matters to you that you end up in Heaven after your days on Earth, and you do not want to risk the idea of buying into reincarnation, then continue reading and researching for yourself to come to the conclusion that there is no proof of anyone being reincarnated. Though many have tried to present false proof of themselves being reincarnated, how can this be proven?

Christianity is being proven each and every day, and there is growing archaeological evidence as well as the ancient prophecies and prophecies to come. Archaeological finds support what the Bible says, and at the same time, ancient Biblical prophecies are coming to pass right before our very eyes. If you want to know more, continue reading.

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Hold the line of truth and the light of Jesus Christ till the war is over.

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Apostle Constantine Nightingdale received his anointing from Rabbi Curt Landry at the Omega International Center in Cleveland, TN, on June 25, 2022. Pictured here from left to right are Christie Landry, Apostle Constantine Nightingdale, and Rabbi Curt Landry.

Introduction

Just so you know, the ongoing spiritual warfare for me to complete these books, in which sharing the truth with others is heavy. Satan does not want me, my publisher, or my distributor, to place these books in the hands of Christians, Islamists, Hindus, Buddhists, or other groups.

Just as I was wrapping up the last chapter of another book, The Dangers of Islam, it was suddenly wiped clean from my desktop. I was days away from being able to submit the book to the editor. I could become all upset and say forget it. I could have the attitude that I do not want to spend hundreds of hours researching, studying, and typing with two fingers anymore. However, I can overcome all things through Christ that strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). So, here we go for the second time around.

This time I will outsmart satan and make a backup copy every few minutes.

Thank You, Jesus!

End-Time Apostle Constantine Nightingdale is pictured here looking up to God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. He is wearing the gown he wore when he was baptized on March 20, 2018 (while on a TBN tour led by Matt and Laurie Crouch) in the Jordan River, Israel. Notice the lei, which is a Hawaiian kukui nut lei. Fifteen kukui nuts on each side represent grace—five for a total of fifteen. A total of thirty nuts symbolizes the Trinity—three times ten equals thirty—the number of completion. As Mr. Nightingdale travels around the world to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the End Game with those who have an open heart—this signifies completion as an Apostle of Jesus Christ.

I would like to take this time to say that I truly love all Hindus. However, after the Islam religion is tested in a court of law on its facts, it has proven to be a cult like many other cults in this book.

Former practicing Muslims in the Islam religion, such as the late Nabeel Qureshi (1983–2017), have debunked Islam at the price of losing his family and friends. I would encourage you to read his books on Islam and watch his videos on YouTube. Jay Smith, an Evangelist/Missionary with a Ph.D. specializing in Islam, is featured in compelling videos on YouTube as well, and he is the author of many books dispelling the Islam occult. Dan Gibson, a historical scholar on Islam, has also authored books and videos. Tom Holland has produced a YouTube documentary: Islam—The Untold Story. These scholars and researchers have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the so-called facts of Islam and the religion are all a fallacy.

The nation with the largest number of Muslims practicing Islam is Indonesia. Following close behind is India, then Pakistan. Statistics show that India will soon be the leading nation with practicing Islam Muslims.

I understand cults because I was indoctrinated as a child into Mormonism. I have come from four generations of Mormons. I was being misled and lied to because no one in my family questioned its doctrines and tenets until I had questions as a young child and took it upon myself to research Mormonism at age 23. Once I discovered that Mormonism was an occult filled with lies, fantasies, and misconceptions, I found the truth in Christianity and became a born-again Christian in 1999.

I do not want to argue and go around in circles with any Islam Muslim who does not study and look at the facts for him or herself. The thing about cults is that their current leaders frequently change the text, maps, facts, etc., found in their books, which lack consistency.

Some of us will question these things and discover their falsehood. However, for others, it may be too late. The facts of the Islam Religion are already included in this book. I hope you read further and research these things for yourself.

Today, we are in what is called the Church Age. The next significant spiritual and worldwide event from God will be the Rapture of His Church. The Bible tells us it will be His Christian Church who are raptured.

As difficult as it is for me to reckon with this, not one single Islam Muslim will go to Heaven in the same way that not one Mormon has or will go to Heaven in the manner that those practicing these cult religions believe.

Why, you ask? If someone came to my house and I did not give them the authority to enter, they could not enter my house. However, if I gave the authority for some family member or friend to enter my house, they could then enter. Similarly, with God’s Kingdom, because Islam Muslims are following a false religion with "no true facts," they do not have the authority to enter into God’s Kingdom.

The true Christian Religion of God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son (God), and the Holy Spirit (God), and the Holy Bible are the living elements and God’s design, instruction, and plan for all humans on Earth to follow.

John 14:16 (NIV) says,

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.

Thomas said to him, Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?

Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.

Please read further and be warned that not following God’s plan paves a divergent path to Hell for all of eternity.

It is time to look at the facts or risk everything you believe to be true. Your family’s lives are at stake. When you face your Allah, you do not want to tell him that the End-times Apostle to the World from Hawaii (Constantine Nightingdale), warned me, but I, my family and friends did not want to listen.

Chapter 1

How Did Hinduism Start?

It is said that the Aryans who spoke Indo-European or proto-Indo-Iranian or proto-Aryan or pre-Saami languages from Iran and other places had early settlements in India around 1800–1500 BCE.⁸ The early settlers began to worship many gods and goddesses through sacrificial rituals to remain pure and holy, as listed by their varna. Thus, the basis for Hinduism was begun. Hinduism has no one founder! Hinduism began in the 1800–1000 BC in India.⁹

The Brahmins (Aryans from the North) had their own language, Sanskrit. The Hinduism version of the bible is the Veda. Within 1,000 years, the Dravidian groups established themselves by assimilating or by ousting others through war, fighting, or intermarrying within Aryan groups, and these groups flourished throughout India.

As I am writing this book, I called upon the Spirit of the Lord and began by saying the caste system is not from Jesus. Jesus was the substitute for the penalty of all the sins of everyone in the world. He died on the cross for our sins, and now we can live in freedom, grace, and mercy, not bondage. It is by grace that we are saved. We do not need a system or works to get us into Heaven.

Also, it is not possible to mention in one setting or in this book all of the millions of Hinduism gods in India and the rest of the world.

Instead, I will address it this way. Imagine a box and take all the millions or billions of Hinduism gods and put them into that box. Then everything in that box, I will compare them to Jesus Christ and Christianity throughout this book. In this book, I have laid out what one ought to do to deliver their soul and spirit from an eternity in Hell and to experience eternal life in Heaven. Before one makes a choice of what to believe with one’s free will | free agency, please continue to read this book.

The caste system is based on the ancient division of labor and purity. The caste system came from Hinduism’s belief in Karma and reincarnation. This dates back to around 3,000 years. The caste system divides Hindus into four groups or categories.

Brahmins or Supreme Self or the first of the gods. Brahmins is the highest Varna in the Vedic of Hinduism.¹⁰ These Brahmins are priests, teachers, and intellectuals.¹¹

Kshatriyas are warriors, kings, and administrators.¹²

Vaishyas were skilled traders, merchants, agriculturalists, and farmers.¹³

Shudras are unskilled workers, laborers, and artisans.¹⁴

Chapter 2

How Does Caste Work?

For centuries, caste has dictated almost every aspect of Hindu religious and social life, with each group occupying a specific place in this complex hierarchy.

India’s Caste System¹⁵

Rural communities have long been arranged on the basis of castes - the upper and lower castes almost always lived in segregated colonies, the water wells were not shared, Brahmins would not accept food or drink from the Shudras, and one could marry only within one’s caste.

India’s caste system is among the world’s oldest forms of social stratification surviving to this day.

The system bestowed many privileges on the upper castes while sanctioning repression of the lower castes by privileged groups.

Often criticized for being unjust and regressive, it remained virtually unchanged for centuries, trapping people into fixed social orders from which it was impossible to escape.

Despite the obstacles, however, some Dalits and other low-caste Indians, such as BR Ambedkar who authored the Indian constitution, and KR Narayanan who became the nation’s first Dalit president, have risen to hold prestigious positions in the country.

Historians, though, say that until the 18th Century, the formal distinctions of caste were of limited importance to Indians,