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Abd-ru-shin

Oskar Ernst Bernhardt, also known as Abd-ru-shin or Abdruschin (18 April 1875 – 6 December 1941), was best known as the author of ''The Grail Message'', which is his legacy.

Although some external sources regard Abd-ru-shin as prophet and leader of the Grail Movement, a millenarian new religious movement, Abd-ru-shin never claimed to lead a religious movement as his Grail Message was directed to the individual which claims to bring an explanation of the Divine Will and Laws of Creation for the earnest seeker. In 1936, Abd-ru-shin declared; "''My aim is of a spiritual nature! But I am bringing no religion, I do not wish to found either a new church or any sect, but in simplicity I give a clear picture of the automatic activity in Creation which bears the Will of God, and from which man can clearly recognise what ways are good for him.''"

Abd-ru-shin's legacy of the Grail Message was addressed to earnest seekers only and claims to brings a knowledge of Creation. Abd-ru-shin's writings emphasized on personal responsibility towards attaining conviction in his Grail Message.

Abd-ru-shin also proclaimed that the Millennial kingdom of God would begin on earth but did not specify a specific time frame in his message nor in any other writings. He also denied drawing his knowledge from external sources as he claimed in the words; "''I am not a seer in the accepted sense, nor on the other hand do I draw from extraenous sources''...''I have no need of either Nor do I borrow from other quarters, as some sources suggest''''''.'' Nonetheless, some find similarities with some Christian legends, as well as Theosophy and other Western Esotericism. Provided by Wikipedia