Bapawanu: Spirit Guide of Sacred Flow
Compiled By Rev. Paula Sadler | Universal Rainbow Faith | The Nature of Miracles
Name Meaning:
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Bapa: “Father,” “Source,” “Protector,” “Guide”
(found in Austronesian languages such as Indonesian and Tagalog) -
Wanu: “Water,” “Flow,” “Soul Stream,” “Life Force”
(intuitively received, channeled meaning)
Combined Spiritual Translation:
“Divine Father of the Soul Stream” or “Sacred Guide of Inner Flow”
Who Is Bapawanu?
Bapawanu is a sacred spirit guide first introduced in The Nature of Miracles as a guardian presence speaking with clarity, tenderness, and power. Bapawanu is both a personal protector to Rev. Paula and a cosmic teacher for humanity.
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“It is I, Bapawanu, your guardian. I am here with the others, the spirit world and other Angels.”
— The Nature of Miracles, p. 123​
“I am Bapawanu; I am an Angel and a spirit guide for you. I bring now a message of hope, love and peace to you people of earth.”
— p. 37​
Core Teachings of Bapawanu:
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You Are Already Whole
“Accept the fact you are living your greatest potential right now... There is no wrong thought or action you can take.”
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Let Go of Fear-Based Programming
“There is a part of you that has been taught by your past environment that tells you unlovingly that you are not perfect... this thinking is fear.”
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Surrender to Spirit
“Release now all fears, release now control to your higher self... You are safe to go inward.”
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You Are Guided
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“There are many of us watching over you. You are not alone.”
Energy Signature:
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Gentle, fatherly wisdom
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Water-like flow of truth
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Cosmic reassurance
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Present during healing, awakening, and transition
Alignment with Other Divine Voices in The Nature of Miracles:
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SourceMessageTone
Jesus“I do not judge... The lesson is love.”Universal compassion
Spirit“You are love divine... You are spirit eternal.”Empowering and affirming
God“You are all connected in a Universal We.”Collective and expansive
Bapawanu“Let go. You are perfect now. You are never alone.”Gentle and personal
How to Work with Bapawanu:
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Invoke Bapawanu during prayer or journaling
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Speak their name aloud when feeling fear or disconnection
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Ask Bapawanu to show you your soul’s current
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Use their messages for weekly URF meditations or services
A Prayer to Bapawanu
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Beloved Bapawanu, guardian of the sacred flow, open the waters of my soul to divine remembrance. Remind me I am whole. Surround me with light and love. Help me to let go, to trust, and to rise. And so it is.