== WORK OF CRUDE MIND ==
Namaskar,
One burning topic has come in relation with our song, music, and melody.
Some serious things are going on in our Marga family all around-- even
reaching the distant corners. Especially the English knowing margiis may be
aware about the events, even then it is a topic that strikes deep in the
hearts of devotees from all the lands.
Here following is one Baba's story that will shed light on this entire matter.
BABA'S DHARMIC APPROACH
As we all know, Baba has graciously blessed us by composing His own songs
for guiding us along the path of devotion and dharma. And in the very
beginning He Himself was giving the purports or meanings of these songs as
well-- otherwise how will everyone understand. In this way He set a perfect
standard for how the purports of His Prabhat Samgiita are to be done. And
then under His careful watch and guidance step by step Baba began allotting
this duty of translation to others.
DMC 1/1/83
And the first person to take the charge of doing the Hindi translation was
Dada Cidghananandaji. After all he was a Hindi Professor at the AN College
so people had high hopes; but it was soon found out or at least news was
spreading that Dadaji was taking certain liberties with his duty-- by
changing the Prabhat Samgiita into his own Hindi poetry.
And this all got confirmed and exposed at the January 1 DMC in 1983, when
Dadaji was called upon for the first to read his Hindi translations of
Baba's songs.
Then as soon as Dadaji began reciting his purport then
immediately Baba began rebuking him and questioning him that why he did
like this. Because after all Baba has given the clear-cut system and
guidelines of making purports but Dada Cidghananandaji was not following
and instead he was doing his own way. And this Baba clearly did not like.
Because the thing was Dadaji was changing the original songs into his own
negative purports, which were too literal in translation.
So in front of one and all Baba scolded Dada's approach because it had no
sense and did not give any proper description of the song. And Baba further
mocked him by telling that that changing "a'che" to "hai"-- from the verb
"is" in Bangla to the verb "is" in Hindi-- that is not going to work. And
the entire margii audience laughed at Baba's joke. Because purport means to
give some proper explanation. But Dada was just making his own literal
translation.
The whole scene is similar to one person explaining that the term
'cupboard' means "cups" and "boards". When in fact it is ludicrous to say
like that. And if anyone tries to translate it like this then everyone
present will laugh at their foolishness. And such mockery was the scene
that day when Dadaji was reading out his poetic translation.
By this way all understood that proper purports are to be given and over
the years many began doing like that but that time in his narrow approach
Dadaji was just doing one literal makeover into his own poetry and not
purports.
Ultimately by seeing Baba's strong scolding then all understood that such
poetic translations were negative and this was further proved because Dada
Cidghananandaji was immediately relieved of his duties and Acarya
Candranathji was given the charge for managing the Hindi translations and
this he did for years and years.
So by all this it is clear that Baba has given certain ways and systems for
the handling and explanation of His treasure of Prabhat Samgiita.
MUST SING IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
And all along it was also emphasized that Prabhat Samgiita must be sung in
its original language. If the song was originally written in Sanskrit then
it is to be exclusively sung in Sanskrit. And if written in English then it
is to be sung in English. And if given in Hindi or Urdu then similarly
those songs are not to be translated into any other language and sung.
Never was this done. And likewise with the songs written in Bengali.
And if anyone is doing this and contravening the matter, then they no faith
in Guru. Because the word of Baba is mantra and without His grace then
nothing is possible because in Tantra Guru's grace is everything-- Guru
Krpa Hi Kevalam.
So we do to please Him and we must not go against His desire. And if He
wanted to translate and sing His Prabhat Samgiita in languages other than
the original, then He would have expressed this just like He directed that
His discourses and Ananda Vaniis are to be translated into the local
languages.
But never did Baba issue such a directive with regards to Prabhat Samgiita.
Means Baba clearly did not approve of such things with his Prabhat
Samgiita. Rather Baba strongly emphasized that everyone should sing the
songs and it must be done in the local language.
And proof is it was the common daily practice at the Baba's quarters during
reportings to when going on fieldwalk and then also at DMC etc, on all
these occasions it was the rule for all Ananda Margiis to receive Him with
Prabhat Samgiita by singing the song in the original language. And if
anyone was not singing then Baba would become furious and He would say,
"Have you come here for only for some drama party-- or some music concert";
"Those who are not singing should not be allowed-- push them out". Hence in
dramatic fashion Baba has lovingly guided us all along to sing His Prabhat
Samgiita songs in the proper way, in their original language. That is the
system and all devotees feel in the heart that Guru's teaching has unique
value & deep meaning.
DOGMA INVADES DEVOTIONAL FEELINGS
Unfortunately in the current scene one person has taken it upon themselves
to take up the misguided task of wrongly translating Baba's poetry and
songs-- & in so doing they have blatantly overstepped their bounds. And
even worse that that.
Because on her newly relapsed music CD titled 'reddish blossom', Jyotsna is
breaking Guru's rules in multiple directions. Because on the one hand she
is making negative poetic translations and then she is not singing the song
in the original language which Baba has given. Instead she is making fake
poetic translations in English and then singing those things in the wrong
language. And then she even titles the song in this negative manner.
And not once but on each and every track all this nonsense is going on.
For example on the third track of the CD she is manipulating Baba's
pristine Prabhat Samgiita. Because this song is 'Tumi nikat'e haite...",
song #181 of Baba's collection which was originally given by Baba in
Bengali. But then in her crude fashion Jyotsna is doing the misdeed of
giving that song an English title. That is the first black stain. Then she
makes her own negative poetic translation, and then she sings the song on
the CD in the wrong language. So just on this one track alone one after
another sin is going on.
Because going against Guru's desire is a sin and that is what Jyotsna is
doing by each of these misdeeds or black stains. Then multiply that by that
fact that all these wrongs are going on in each track. Means she has done
similar negativity to PS #50, #110, #127, #647, #1197, and more. Then you
can see how the sins are piling up and that is without even fully analysing
the musical aspect-- which is also not according to Baba's system. So
altogether the whole thing is a mess and an insult to the devotional
sentiment of Ananda Margiis.
Because in so many ways Jyotsna has broken all Guru's rules and clearly
gone against Baba's desire with regards to the sanctity of His Prabhat
Samgiita.
And on the top she has set created one black trend and other simple or
otherwise type of people may get enticed to follow her dogmatic example.
And then that mess will also have to get cleaned up. So from all sorts of
perspectives then this entire CD is one poisonous contribution.
Even then sister J is not going to change her ways very easily, because
similar things she has done in the past never did she rectify the matter
and now here with her manipulation and distortion of Prabhat Samgiita,
matters have only gotten worse.
The thing is such types of persons like some professional musicians etc are
only concerned with their pocket and with their belly. They do not care
about Baba's system or desire so they are pseudo and half-baked margiis.
They are cheaters and have nothing to do with ideology. Just they are
living in the house like mice and termites. They have come just to eat and
fill their pockets. They create problems only.
So those who are making these negative translations and renditions are the
worst cheaters and culprits. Because they are aware about and know the
proper way but due to their self-interest they follow the negative path
anyway. Whereas if a new person is innocently doing then they may be
excused and guided to change. But if then they are not rectifying then
they also fall in that negative category.
ONLY DOGMATIC PEOPLE APPRECIATE
And if senior long-term persons are doing such negativity, as in this
current case, then if others are supporting they are also culpable. Both
parties are culprits. Because supporting sin is also a crime. In any
country if anybody supports a crime or murder then they are also
charge-sheeted. So those who are appreciating the negativity done to
Prabhat Samgiita, they are also sinners. And they are exposing their
standard that how low and degraded they are and how they do not care about
Baba's teachings. Just they show themselves as being senior and gloat how
they are guiding others when in fact just they are just misguiding. Those
who devotees can understand this and those very devotees who want to move
according to Baba's own footsteps, they will avoid such negative people as
a venomous serpent.
So as we solve the problems of today we should always remember how this
will create a more brilliant tomorrow.
Here following is Baba's special grace.
Baba says, "The people of today shall proceed ahead... the future of humans
is bright...May you all be blessed.' (BABA, AV-5)
Namaskar,
Mirabai
Note 1: On the CD cover itself, Jyotsna side by side grossly accuses Baba
that He could not make the Prabhat Samgiita available to one and all but
now she herself has done so and managed the situation. Means she is
gloating that she has graciously covered up for Baba's incompetence. Her
ego is so huge that she has audacity to proclaim that Baba what could not
do, she herself did. As if she herself is the saviour. By reading the 2nd
para of the back cover of Jyotsna's 'reddish blossom' CD then this is all
quite evident. So see the terribly lowly state of Jyotsna's psyche-- only
she is involved with herself.
Note 2: Preserving the sanctity of Prabhat Samgiita is one important task.
So if anyone else has more points to add on this issue then that will be
most appreciated and welcomed. Because if we do not maintain the speciality
and uniqueness of Prabhat Samgiita, then who is going to do.
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What is Butter Thief
Baba says, "The fact is that the Lord belongs to the devotees and will
certainly do what is needed for their spiritual progress. Therefore, He
will have no other choice but to steal their sins. He will have to take
away their sins without their knowledge. What do we call taking something
belonging to others without their permission? We call it stealing. So, He
steals, and as He steals sins, He is called Hari. What happens to the
devotees after the sins are stolen? Their minds become pure. Usually the
human mind has different weaknesses and frailties."
Baba continues, "Take the case of cream: when churned, its essence
(butter) is separated from the non-essential part (whey). Similarly, once
the sins are stolen the real essence of the mind, which is called a'tman,
is separated from the mind. That is why Hari is nicknamed `makhan cor' --
the butter thief. It is wrong to take these words literally. Take it for
granted that Krs'n'a never stole the cream or butter from the milkmaids'
houses." (AV-8, p. 20)
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