One with the Force

Krista Noble, PhD, is an expert on the Consciousness-BasedSM Vedic paradigm and received Maharishi International Universitys Veda Vyasa Award. She is also a lifetime member of the World Association for Vedic Studies. Dr. Noble is a professor of Vedic studies at Maharishi International University and at the Holmes Institute. In addition, she has taught this subject at the University of Philosophical Research. Dr. Noble has published works in the proceedings of the 2018 international World Association for Vedic Studies conference and the 2022 international Science of Consciousness conference. Her writings have appeared in national magazines and literary journals, including New Age Journal, Nature Friend, Grit, Farm & Ranch Living, Countryside, Home Educators Family Times, The Penwood Review, WestWard Quarterly, The Storyteller, Ceremony, The Acorn, and Advocate: P.K.A.s Publication.

Acknowledgments Part I. The Wisdom of the East in Star Wars Chapter 1. Setting the Scene Chapter 2. The Force and Universal Consciousness (Brahman) Chapter 3. Light, Darkness, Sattva, and Tamas Chapter 4. Balance and Dharma Chapter 5. Mind-to-Mind Effects and Collective Consciousness Chapter 6. Death and Immortality Chapter 7. Purpose, Karma, and Right Action Chapter 8. Intuition and Non-Attachment Chapter 9. Knowledge and Strength of Mind Chapter 10. Our True Nature Part II. Universal Truths in Star Wars Chapter 11. The Blind Men and the Elephant Chapter 12. Opposites and Balance Chapter 13. Death, Immortality, and Purpose Chapter 14. Selflessness, Right Action, and Karma Chapter 15. Intuition, Non-Attachment, and Positivity Chapter 16. Knowledge and Strength of Mind Chapter 17. Spirituality and Redemption Chapter 18. The Big Picture Appendix A. Different Styles of Meditation Appendix B. Scientific Studies Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

An intriguing addition to Star Wars scholarship, which reveals the timeless substructure underpinning the space-age saga. If you watched the Star Wars movies with a feeling in your bones that you were seeing something unfold that was not merely the product of modern creative storytellers but something ancient and powerful, this book will tell you why.

— Joe Holland, Maharishi International University

One with the Force reveals why Star Wars touches the souls of its fans, showing that this iconic film series has much more to it than meets the eye. Noble’s book expounds on the universal principles in Star Wars that inspire us and sustain the cosmos.

— Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times-bestselling author, “Happy for No Reason” and “Chicken Soup for the Womans Soul”

This lucid study takes up a topic dear to my heart—the uses of fiction as a wisdom path—and traces essential principles from South Eastern and other traditions of wisdom and spirit appearing in Star Wars. The parallels mentioned by the author are evocative and even archetypal. The image of a path of spirituality emphasizing balance, experience, mindful action, and unity found in difference speaks strongly to our time of culture wars and increased questioning of traditional creeds.

— Craig Chalquist, PhD, author, “Soulmapper”

Krista Nobles insightful presentation of the Star Wars trilogy highlights and magnifies the inherent nobility of this blockbuster film series, as she unearths and identifies age-old universal principles of life and living embedded in the story. Nobles book provides a happy hunting ground for exploring the profound truths of the worlds cultural, spiritual, and religious traditions. A magnificent read!

— Judy Booth, PhD, former faculty member and advisor, Maharishi International University

This is a provocative work that will thrill Star Wars fans and those who have a passion for Eastern philosophy.

— B. Steven Verney, author of “The Best of All Possible Worlds”