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999 Playing the Glass Bead Game with Pythagoras
999 Playing the Glass Bead Game with Pythagoras is A-Ma: Alchemy of Love & Tree of Life: a Journey into Field of Dreams combined!
"Seated on a panel with her fellow writers, Maltese-Serbian novelist Nataša Pantović has been known to use slam poetry to perform her poetic body of work. A bridge builder between East and West, following ancient archaeological findings, she often dives into historic settings more than 2,000 years back in time.
In her novel, Ama, the 52-year-old author makes a bold swerve into less-travelled territory. She chooses for her protagonists Ama, an African priestess, living in China’s Macao in the 17th century; Ruben, a Portuguese Jesuit priest; and Fr Benedict, an Orthodox Christian.
The book explores the rapidly-growing Macao, of the Age of Enlightenment.
Both Hesse and Tolstoy were my first spiritual gurus. Through their deep insights and soulful messages, for the first time I experienced the world of spiritual growth and deep contemplation. Many artists have inspired my writings, the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Lao Tzu and Giordano Bruno. Pythagoras lived on the crossroads of civilisations, as I see us, and he has given us his fascinating research into music and numbers. With my deep respect towards ancient worlds, Pythagoras with his ancient Egyptian mystical knowledge had to be my protagonist.
In your novel, you follow the famous reform of the Chinese calendar during the 17th century?
I started writing this as a 17th-century novel. In this novel, it was easy to write from the point of view of the main character, a priest or Ama’s mother or a man without a name or a goddess, Lilith.
I wanted to bring in the many first-person singular voices, starting with an animal � a bat, as a story-teller, moving to Pythagoras, to people who meet Ama within the setting of her coffee house. This narrative framework is 50 % inspired by the �=yin� mindset; and 50%t factual, male and mind-driven.
What is it within this black main character that fascinates you so much?
Ama lived with me for 10 years before I knew I would adopt two kids from Ethiopia,
Was Athens black at the time of the ancient Greeks or was it full of Slavs that during the Dark Ages were not allowed to have their own European history?
All my characters do have strong political, ideological and moral commitments, their ideas are ground-breaking; it is a science against the Church, male against female, East against West conversation.
Holding up a mirror to society of ancient worlds can be fanatical or too obvious within the storytelling environment, so I had to break the rhythm with myths, with art, with dreams.
This novel is, of course, about the search for truth, but from the goddess perspective, about love and union, of the priestesses first commandment “Do not kill...�
In this novel you explore ‘Western� ancient Greek philosophers. Can you talk about your use of the Eastern concept of ‘mindfulness?
There are a number of ‘instant happiness� gurus out there, I do not believe in a ‘get rich in a day� message, but I do believe that if we learn how to listen to our soul, we will be able to live our highest potential.
We live in a rapidly changing world. When I was born in Belgrade in 1968, at the time of no TV or internet, the population on the planet was three billion. Now they say it is seven billion.
The changes I have seen during my lifetime are huge. Emotionally, mentally and physically, we have to adopt different behaviour patterns, not just to survive, but to thrive without abusing other social groups or animals or endangering planet Earth.
The next stage, the stage of cultural life, is beyond the knowledge of more than 90 % of the population.
Having a % of population that neither collects objects nor watches TV, nor reads newspapers, that is still capable of thinking, un-hypnotised, to appreciate art, or dance or sing, iis a part of my research fascination." Sunday Times
"Seated on a panel with her fellow writers, Maltese-Serbian novelist Nataša Pantović has been known to use slam poetry to perform her poetic body of work. A bridge builder between East and West, following ancient archaeological findings, she often dives into historic settings more than 2,000 years back in time.
In her novel, Ama, the 52-year-old author makes a bold swerve into less-travelled territory. She chooses for her protagonists Ama, an African priestess, living in China’s Macao in the 17th century; Ruben, a Portuguese Jesuit priest; and Fr Benedict, an Orthodox Christian.
The book explores the rapidly-growing Macao, of the Age of Enlightenment.
Both Hesse and Tolstoy were my first spiritual gurus. Through their deep insights and soulful messages, for the first time I experienced the world of spiritual growth and deep contemplation. Many artists have inspired my writings, the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Lao Tzu and Giordano Bruno. Pythagoras lived on the crossroads of civilisations, as I see us, and he has given us his fascinating research into music and numbers. With my deep respect towards ancient worlds, Pythagoras with his ancient Egyptian mystical knowledge had to be my protagonist.
In your novel, you follow the famous reform of the Chinese calendar during the 17th century?
I started writing this as a 17th-century novel. In this novel, it was easy to write from the point of view of the main character, a priest or Ama’s mother or a man without a name or a goddess, Lilith.
I wanted to bring in the many first-person singular voices, starting with an animal � a bat, as a story-teller, moving to Pythagoras, to people who meet Ama within the setting of her coffee house. This narrative framework is 50 % inspired by the �=yin� mindset; and 50%t factual, male and mind-driven.
What is it within this black main character that fascinates you so much?
Ama lived with me for 10 years before I knew I would adopt two kids from Ethiopia,
Was Athens black at the time of the ancient Greeks or was it full of Slavs that during the Dark Ages were not allowed to have their own European history?
All my characters do have strong political, ideological and moral commitments, their ideas are ground-breaking; it is a science against the Church, male against female, East against West conversation.
Holding up a mirror to society of ancient worlds can be fanatical or too obvious within the storytelling environment, so I had to break the rhythm with myths, with art, with dreams.
This novel is, of course, about the search for truth, but from the goddess perspective, about love and union, of the priestesses first commandment “Do not kill...�
In this novel you explore ‘Western� ancient Greek philosophers. Can you talk about your use of the Eastern concept of ‘mindfulness?
There are a number of ‘instant happiness� gurus out there, I do not believe in a ‘get rich in a day� message, but I do believe that if we learn how to listen to our soul, we will be able to live our highest potential.
We live in a rapidly changing world. When I was born in Belgrade in 1968, at the time of no TV or internet, the population on the planet was three billion. Now they say it is seven billion.
The changes I have seen during my lifetime are huge. Emotionally, mentally and physically, we have to adopt different behaviour patterns, not just to survive, but to thrive without abusing other social groups or animals or endangering planet Earth.
The next stage, the stage of cultural life, is beyond the knowledge of more than 90 % of the population.
Having a % of population that neither collects objects nor watches TV, nor reads newspapers, that is still capable of thinking, un-hypnotised, to appreciate art, or dance or sing, iis a part of my research fascination." Sunday Times
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Published April 1, 2022
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About the author
Nataša Pantović
21books174followersNataša Pantović
📍 Country: Malta, Serbia
🗣 Languages: English, Serbian
📚 Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, History, Poetry, Fiction
🏢 Publishers: Poslovni Biro & Artof4Elements
🕰 Active Since: 1991 � Present
“Seated on a panel with her fellow writers, Maltese-Serbian novelist Nataša Pantović has been known to use slam poetry to perform her poetic body of work…�
� Sunday Times of Malta, "A Beautiful Mind"
About the Author
Nataša Pantović, MSc Economics, is a Maltese-Serbian author, management consultant, adoptive parent, and ancient worlds researcher currently based in Malta. Her work is a unique blend of esoteric philosophy, mindfulness, parenting, education, and poetic expression.
With a background in business and management consulting, Nataša spent 20+ years working with the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta and major consultancies like KPMG, Reeds, and Deloitte, contributing to large-scale management and ICT transformation projects across Malta, the UK, and the Netherlands.
As the Head of Business Development of UK-based Crimsonwing (later acquired by KPMG), she played a leading role in promoting Malta’s IT industry internationally. Her speaking engagements included high-level conferences like the Euro-Med Economist Summit in Marseille, where she presented on “Strategies for Growth in the Euro-Med Region.�
Her life journey shifted dramatically after adopting two children from Ethiopia as a single mother. Inspired by this transformative experience, she became a passionate advocate of conscious parenting, mindfulness, and education rooted in love and inner growth. She also supported building a school in rural Ethiopia and has organized over ten cultural festivals and conferences, including the Neolithic Conference in Birgu, Malta.
Having traveled to over 50 countries and lived in five (Serbia, Malta, UK, New Zealand, and the Netherlands), her global experiences deeply influence her philosophical and spiritual work.
📚 Published Works by Nataša Pantović
* Contracts for Companies and Individuals (1991)
A practical guide on legal and business agreements.
* A-Ma: Alchemy of Love (AoL Mindfulness Series #1, 2017)
A spiritual historical novel exploring the Taoist way and alchemical transformation.
* Art of 4 Elements: Discover Alchemy Through Poetry (AoL Mindfulness Series #2, 2016)
A meditative fusion of photography, poetry, and mindfulness.
* Intro to Mindful Eating with Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes by Olivera Rosić (AoL Mindfulness Series #3, 2015)
A mindful guide to conscious eating and raw nutrition.
* Mindful Being: Towards Mindful Living Course (AoL Mindfulness Series #4, 2015)
A transformational workbook designed to help integrate mindfulness into everyday life.
* Conscious Parenting: Mindful Living Course for Parents (AoL Mindfulness Series #5, 2016)
A practical and spiritual guide for intentional, heart-centered parenting.
* Intro to Chanting Mantras with Best Chords by Goce Nikolovski (AoL Mindfulness Series #6, 2017)
A musical and spiritual journey through sacred sound and chanting.
* Tree of Life: A Journey into the Field of Dreams (AoL Mindfulness Series #7, 2017)
A mystical narrative connecting ancient symbols and personal transformation.
* Conscious Creativity: Ancient Europe’s Mindfulness Meditations (AoL Mindfulness Series #8, 2017)
A journey into the spiritual traditions of Europe, combining meditation and creativity.
* Spiritual Symbols and Their Meanings (AoL Mindfulness Series #9, 2018)
A visual and symbolic exploration of the world's ancient spiritual languages.
* Metaphysics of Sound: In Search of the Name of God (2021)
A philosophical and archaeological investigation into the power of sound and sacred vibration.
* 999: Playing the Glass Bead Game with Pythagoras (2022)
A symbolic and numerological journey blending science, metaphysics, and mysticism.
She is the founder of the Ao
📍 Country: Malta, Serbia
🗣 Languages: English, Serbian
📚 Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, History, Poetry, Fiction
🏢 Publishers: Poslovni Biro & Artof4Elements
🕰 Active Since: 1991 � Present
“Seated on a panel with her fellow writers, Maltese-Serbian novelist Nataša Pantović has been known to use slam poetry to perform her poetic body of work…�
� Sunday Times of Malta, "A Beautiful Mind"
About the Author
Nataša Pantović, MSc Economics, is a Maltese-Serbian author, management consultant, adoptive parent, and ancient worlds researcher currently based in Malta. Her work is a unique blend of esoteric philosophy, mindfulness, parenting, education, and poetic expression.
With a background in business and management consulting, Nataša spent 20+ years working with the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta and major consultancies like KPMG, Reeds, and Deloitte, contributing to large-scale management and ICT transformation projects across Malta, the UK, and the Netherlands.
As the Head of Business Development of UK-based Crimsonwing (later acquired by KPMG), she played a leading role in promoting Malta’s IT industry internationally. Her speaking engagements included high-level conferences like the Euro-Med Economist Summit in Marseille, where she presented on “Strategies for Growth in the Euro-Med Region.�
Her life journey shifted dramatically after adopting two children from Ethiopia as a single mother. Inspired by this transformative experience, she became a passionate advocate of conscious parenting, mindfulness, and education rooted in love and inner growth. She also supported building a school in rural Ethiopia and has organized over ten cultural festivals and conferences, including the Neolithic Conference in Birgu, Malta.
Having traveled to over 50 countries and lived in five (Serbia, Malta, UK, New Zealand, and the Netherlands), her global experiences deeply influence her philosophical and spiritual work.
📚 Published Works by Nataša Pantović
* Contracts for Companies and Individuals (1991)
A practical guide on legal and business agreements.
* A-Ma: Alchemy of Love (AoL Mindfulness Series #1, 2017)
A spiritual historical novel exploring the Taoist way and alchemical transformation.
* Art of 4 Elements: Discover Alchemy Through Poetry (AoL Mindfulness Series #2, 2016)
A meditative fusion of photography, poetry, and mindfulness.
* Intro to Mindful Eating with Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes by Olivera Rosić (AoL Mindfulness Series #3, 2015)
A mindful guide to conscious eating and raw nutrition.
* Mindful Being: Towards Mindful Living Course (AoL Mindfulness Series #4, 2015)
A transformational workbook designed to help integrate mindfulness into everyday life.
* Conscious Parenting: Mindful Living Course for Parents (AoL Mindfulness Series #5, 2016)
A practical and spiritual guide for intentional, heart-centered parenting.
* Intro to Chanting Mantras with Best Chords by Goce Nikolovski (AoL Mindfulness Series #6, 2017)
A musical and spiritual journey through sacred sound and chanting.
* Tree of Life: A Journey into the Field of Dreams (AoL Mindfulness Series #7, 2017)
A mystical narrative connecting ancient symbols and personal transformation.
* Conscious Creativity: Ancient Europe’s Mindfulness Meditations (AoL Mindfulness Series #8, 2017)
A journey into the spiritual traditions of Europe, combining meditation and creativity.
* Spiritual Symbols and Their Meanings (AoL Mindfulness Series #9, 2018)
A visual and symbolic exploration of the world's ancient spiritual languages.
* Metaphysics of Sound: In Search of the Name of God (2021)
A philosophical and archaeological investigation into the power of sound and sacred vibration.
* 999: Playing the Glass Bead Game with Pythagoras (2022)
A symbolic and numerological journey blending science, metaphysics, and mysticism.
She is the founder of the Ao
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