The Andean Power Plants & Wisdom of the Ancestors | Mallku Aribalo

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Interview timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Mallku’s journey into shamanism
3:03 Andean geomancy and cosmology
7:35 The Nazca lines
13:20 Incan wisdom that we could learn from
19:32 How plant medicine practice can accompany a wider learning endeavor
21:14 The history of power plants in Andean culture
27:57 What is a traditional huachuma ceremony like?
33:17 Cultural appropriation with huachuma
41:33 How can Westerners use sacred plants in good faith?
46:20 What is the Andean Master Path?

Mallku Aribalo has been studying for many years the power places of the Andes. The Andean architects, were not only the builders of incredible structures, but also the masters of the power lines (ley-lines as known in western geomancy) existing in the world. He has made and uncovered significant discoveries about these geo-magnetic forces, and share with us their relevance to Andean spiritual knowledge.

In this talk, you will discover:

[+] The mystery of the Nazca lines, Incan architectural accomplishments… and what we can learn from Andean archeo-astronomy
[+] The keys to working with power plants, with respect and responsibility
[+] Shamanism as a path of liberation

More about this talk:

Mallku discusses how he felt a connection to his ancestors from his early days, prompting him to learn more about ancient Andean culture and how it influenced his existence. While exploring this depth of knowledge that belonged to the Incas, Mallku came across the ley lines – sacred alignments between Inca cities and settlements, set up to mirror important planetary patterns. Inca settlements were even designed to be shaped in certain ways as a tribute to sacred geometry.

The Nazca lines are one popular example of ley lines, made centuries before the Inca people. These lines criss-cross the Peruvian desert, mostly in very long straight lines of pre-planned arrangement, lining up with equinoxes and solstices; but also in the shapes of animals and plants. They are only truly visible from a great height, which the Nazca people would not have been able to reach. Mallku describes how these lines could have been the result of some untapped human wisdom that could be available to all of us!

Mallku speaks about one topic that we hear a lot about – how to best use psychedelic for personal healing. Echoing the wisdom of many shamans, Mallku emphasizes that the most effective healing with psychoactive plants comes through dedicated inner work – often accompanied by a healer, shaman or guide. Basically, there's no such thing as a free cure!

The use of plant medicines in Andean culture has always been ceremonial. Mallku speaks a little bit about Huachuma, and the fluid nature of "tradition" when it comes to Andean plant medicine ceremonies. Mallku explains how many traditions are invented to appease certain beliefs or peoples, and there may be a variety of "traditional" methodologies for plant medicine ceremonies – not necessarily one authentic method that is more genuine than other methods.

Finally, Mallku addresses the way that some people take plant medicines as a way to escape from their everyday lives – but these power plants should be helping you to remember how beautiful you are, and helping you regain a sense of connection to your life.

It doesn't matter how many times you drink, or whether you are "the best" ayahuasquero, says Mallko – what really matters is whether you can remember the ancient wisdom that you have always had inside you.

About Mallku Aribalo:

Sensitive Artist and a Promoter of Andean Culture- collaborated during the 1980’s as a co-editor of books on Natural Medicine. In 1997 he presented his book “The Awakening of the Puma,” in which he revealed his expertise in understanding the Esoteric Knowledge within Andean Archaeo-astronomy. In 1999 he paid tribute to the Sacred City of Machu Pijchu in his book “The Crystal City of Machu Pijchu.” His extensive research has earned him well-deserved recognition and acknowledgements, including the publishing of his books in Brasil, Poland and Hungary. Mallku is an international lecturer and teaches about the Ancient Culture of the Andes, promoting a Shamanic experience as one of the Paths of Liberation for the present generation.