== RESTORING THE GLANDS ==
Namaskar,
Everyone in Ananda Marga understands to some or more degree that an
integral feature of yoga and human health is the regular maintenance and
revitalisation of the glandular system. This Baba has spoken about at
length. And on numerous occasions He has explained that it is the
secretions of the glands themselves which help keep the human structure
in a proper condition.
And sure enough many of our yogic practices work towards maintaining the
glands: From our sadhana system to our sattvik food to our yoga asanas,
these daily practices all help make the glands healthy.
And of course one special point intimately related with the health of
the glands is the application of oil to the hair on the joints of the
body. Because many glands are located in the joints and the joint hair
is specially designed to help regulate and cool the glands. This is the
unique way which Parama Purusa has created the human body.
And side by side He has also told that in order to maintain the joint
hair it is needed to oil and comb those areas of the body. So the
application of oil to the joints is a key point of human health and Baba
has included this in so many of his important teachings of AM way of
life such as in Sixteen Points and Caryacarya. And this everyone is
aware about-- and most, if not all, are following.
A POINT WHICH IS LESS COMMONLY KNOWN:
OIL SHOULD BE APPLIED TO THE CROWN OF THE HEAD
One point which is equally important which seems to be less commonly
known is the importance of putting oil to the hair on top of the head.
In so many reportings Baba Himself was checking to see that everyone was
applying oil to the crown of the head. And Baba was sternly pointing
anyone out if they were failing to do this. By this way it became clear
that Baba's direction is also that oil should be applied to the hair on
the head as well.
And after all, why not? Because we know that right there at the crown of
the head is the home of the all-important pituitary and pineal glands.
And to keep those glands cool and properly regulated, the hair on the
head needs to be well maintained. And placing oil aids in that process.
So this is Baba's guideline in this regard and on countless occasions He
has directly told this point: To apply oil to the hair on the head.
A POINT OF AYURVEDA AS WELL
And while this is surely Baba's teaching, it should also be known that
within the field of ayurveda also, they commonly tell that applying oil
to the head promotes all-round health, hygiene, and well-being.
LACKING IN SOME AREAS OF THE GLOBE
For whatever reason, it can be readily observed in our AM society around
the globe that this practice of using oil top of the head is not always
followed. More specifically here in many of our western countries this
point is commonly forgotten or left behind. No doubt margiis in these
areas are generally quite strict in following many of the points such as
fasting etc. However, for one reason or another, the point of using oil
on the head is less commonly done. Maybe it is because margiis here are
not thinking that this is Baba's teaching. But those of us who had the
golden opportunity to go to India in those years know well that Baba is
very vigilant on this approach that all should apply oil to the hair on
the head. This was one of His regular directives.
FOLLOWING GURU
HIS WRITTEN WORD, HIS SPOKEN WORD, AND HIS ACTIONAL WORDS
In His discourses from Nama'mi Krs'n'asundaram, Baba has given one
special insight for following Mahasambhuti. In a neatly outlined
three-step process Baba guides us that (a) we should follow what Guru
has written, (b) we are to practice what Guru has spoken, (c) we are to
observe how Guru has lived His life and use our vivek to understand what
His actions support and oppose. And those things we should also do.
These are Baba's own directives for how to best follow Him. So by this
above mandate, we can easily understand that those teachings which Baba
has spoken about on a regular basis such as applying oil to the crown of
the head are to be considered as permanent guidelines of Ananda Marga.
And there is a distinct benefit in this also, because each and every
syllable which Baba has told is for our welfare, growth, and
development. So in following Guru the return is something very great.
BABA'S SPECIAL BLESSING
Here below Baba has given one special boon and guideline for advancing
far, far ahead on the path.
Baba says, "It is bigger to put one lesson into action than to hear
many. You should put into action every lesson in your life." (CC-2,
'Miscellaneous', pt#10)
So wherever we may be physically, mentally, & spiritually, from today
onwards, by Baba's grace, step by step, may we all incorporate more and
more of His divine guidelines into our regular use and practice. On this
grand endeavour Baba's infinite grace is ever with us.
Baba says "I know one is sure to get divine help. And I know further
that one is getting divine help. And I know still further that in
future, for infinite time and infinite space, one will be getting this
divine favour." (AV, part 23, p.76)
Namaskar,
Gagan
Note 1: 'PAINCAGNI': THE FIVE FIRES
As we are all well aware here below is the third point of 16 Points.
Baba says, "Never cut the hair of the joints of the body."
About this above point, there are multiple benefits including one
special aspect known as paincagni-- literally meaning 'the five fires'.
And the five fires means allowing the hair of the body to grow in 5
places-- namely (a) on the top of the head, (b) face, (c) chest, (d)
armpits, and (e) pubic region.
And the inner significance of these paincagni is that these five fires
kindle the spirit--or "fire"-- of fearlessness, courage, valour, and
bravery. Because allowing the hair to grow in these five places gives
one the endurance in life to overcome all obstacles and defeat all
enemies. That is why they are known as paincagni-- the five fires.
At various times Baba has revealed this secret about paincagni and
bravery. When He first gave 16 Points, in various reporting sessions, as
well as in one special avadhuta meeting known whereby Baba has given a
special blessing. So on all these occasions and more Baba has verified
the special import of paincagni.
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Vain Approach
"...Toma'y ceyeche kato nar na'rii svadeshe videshe tiirthe ghuri
pa'yani kotha'o shato klesh vari ye na'i khunjeche antare."
(PS #4537, last stanza)
One precious guideline is in this Prabhat Samgiita:
Baba, so many people are in search of You. In their ignorance they are
searching You from one country to another-- wandering around various
holy lands...tiirthas. Even after facing hundreds of troubles and
tortures they do not get You by searching outwardly. They do not even
get a tiny fraction of Your divine reflection. Baba, only those who
search You within their mind get You. Baba, You are residing in their
hearts...
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