Akhenaten - The Heretic Pharaoh

Akhenaten was Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt from approximately 1353 to 1136 BC. Details of his reign are very sketchy because most records were destroyed at his death and his mummy has never been found. As a child, Akhenaten was outcast from his family. It is indicated that he suffered from a genetic disease that damaged the body's connective tissue, leaving him quite tall and misshapen. He never appeared in family portraits and was never seen at public events. He was also not in line for the family throne until the untimely death of his older brother. Akhenaten's reign began sometime shortly after the death of his father.

Egypt and New Religious Views

When Akhenaten took the throne, Egypt was at the peak of its glory, abundant with riches and secure in its power and prosperity. Polytheism reigned and temples to many Gods were built along the Nile. Religion had even become the business of the day. Akhenaten, however, attempted to introduce new religious views and center worship around a solitary deity named Aten. It does not appear that his attempt to change the religious habit patterns was successful. After his death, Akhenaten was discredited and the previous religious practices were restored. For these reasons, Akhenaten is sometimes referred to as The "Heretic Pharaoh."

New Views of Art

In addition to religion, Akhanten also introduced an entirely new style of art. Previously, representations of individuals had been stylized and portrayed with perfection, whereas the new style of art focused on naturalness and fine detail. People were portrayed as they were in their everyday lifestyles with scenes of the time period. Akhenaten even had himself portrayed as less god-like and more human.

More Recent Clues

Although the primary archival records of his day were destroyed, Akhenaten remains an interesting historical figure. Some clues to his reign were discovered in the 19th century, at Amarna, the new capitol Akhenaten built in honor of the god Aten. When the tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered, interest increased as it is thought he was the son of Akhenaten. In addition, the bust of Akhenaten's wife Nefertiti is one of the most famous and exquisite pieces of art surviving from this time period.

Akhenaten Continues His Religious Revolution

Akhenaten is an earlier incarnation of the ascended master known today as Lanello, the ascended master name of Mark Prophet, original founder of The Summit Lighthouse. Recently ascended, Lanello remains close to his chelas and those who knew him during his final incarnation in the 20th century. Lanello continues to lend his guiding hand through dictations delivered through the messenger David C. Lewis. In a heartstream delivered on April 30, 2009, he said:

May the Spirit flow through your being. And may the discernment of spirits, that by God's grace I was privileged to know as one of the gifts of that Holy Spirit, be yours each and every one, if you would have it. Know it and utilize this sacred gift to truly know all that is acting within the realm of your domain moment by moment. For thereby you will always be attuned to the voice of the Spirit that speaks; you will always know through this divine faculty what is acting within your world and the worlds of those with whom you work and communicate and live. And by this level of cosmic discernment your pathway will be clear and cleared for you by that Spirit of comfort that knows no bounds except the very edge of the cosmos itself.

I am one magnanimous heart. But I would multiply myself again and again through yours such that all life would know the eternal bond of this sacred brotherhood, whereby all hearts truly beat as one. Bless you. Live in sacred love for one another always.