== AC DIARY: SPIRIT OF BEING WT ==
Namaskar,
We can say that two of the pillars of the entire WT system in AM are
dedication and renunciation. These two sterling attributes keep the ideal
of our sannyasi order as something very great.
The other day this was emphasized when one Dada was giving his talk after
dharmacakra.
Specifically, Dadaji told us about the special teaching from Senior Acarya
Diary about aparigraha where Baba is describing (a) madhukarii vrtti and
(b) ajagarii vrtti.
In both these approaches-- of madhukar and ajagar-- our wts are to pay
strict adherence to the path of renunciation and not run after worldly
fancies like money etc. That is Baba's firm guideline from Senior Acarya
Diary.
Unfortunately, nowadays in our AM society, so many of our wts are running
headlong after money and other mundane riches from shining new laptops to
Rolex watches etc. But such crude pursuits spoil the whole personality and
degrade the mind.
Thus in theory our wts are to fully adopt the path of renunciation. That is
Baba's guideline and up through the 1980's it was like that-- wts were
following. But since 1990 and up to this very hour, in the practical
sphere, something entirely different is going on: The spirit of
renunciation is mostly gone.
Various Dadas have just become businessmen and get their respect on the
point of making money etc.
And, side by side, some margiis just became habituated to seeing certain
Dadas wheel and deal in the financial realm; so people literally forgot
that renunciation should be the main quality of our acaryas-- not business,
power, or post etc. In the dirty society these things are something great,
but not in our Marga.
To refresh our minds of the spirit of renunciation and in the hope of
getting things back on track, here are some of Baba's special teachings
which I heard from Senior Acarya Diary about madhukarii vrtii and ajagarii
vrtii.
MADHUKARII VRTII AND HOW IT WORKS
The literal meaning of 'madhukar' is 'black bee' also known as 'madhup' or
'bramara' or 'ali' in Sanskrit. And the speciality of the madhukar is that
it never collects or hoards any extra food. It hovers around those flower
blossoms and only eats what it needs for its basic survival-- and then
leaves empty handed. That madhukara does not depart with a whole bunch of
extra nectar, not even a single drop more.
And Baba says that our Wts are to adopt this same approach when dealing
with worldly things like money & riches etc. Our Dadas are to take only
what they need at that very moment to survive, and not get caught in the
greedy chase for more and more money. Rather they are to help and think
about others.
And this will bring about a beautiful result all around. So none should
feel frustrated or upset after reading the above. Rather we are to remember
that this is Baba's divine teaching about madhukarii vrtti from Senior
Acarya Diary and by following this our Marga will grow strong.
So we are fortunate; and, not only that, Baba guides us that there is an
even more refined and greater method for our sannyasis to follow. And that
ideal way is the path of ajagarii vrtti.
AJAGARII VRTII AND HOW IT WORKS
The term 'ajagar' refers to that very large snake known as the python. And
the sense is that a python never moves anywhere to procure its food. It
stays put in one single place, always. And it only eats what comes across
its path. It does not spend its entire life traveling all about in search
of food.
So in the realm of sannyasihood, our AM monks are to adopt a similar
approach while living on this earth. They are not to indulge in an ongoing
quest for more and more wealth and money etc. Rather our AM sannyasis are
to adjust with whatever they get for their existential needs and dedicate
themselves to infusing energy within others and serve all through our AM
social service projects etc. They should not waste their energy and time
thinking about their own self and self alone etc. According to Baba, this
is the real dharma of an AM sannyasi.
So we should all accept His teachings with a cool mind and think twice when
we see our wts frivolously running headlong after money. Because, by that
way, they have lost their dharma-- according to Baba's teaching in Senior
Acarya Diary about madhukarii vrtti and ajagarii vrtii.
POINT OF CLARIFICATION
Here none should get confused and think that following madhukarii and
ajagarii vrttis means that our sannyasis are to wear only tree bark and
live bereft of even a single penny. None should take it in that extreme
sense.
The main spirit of Baba's guideline is that our Wts must not chase after
money and live a luxurious life. Because if that happens then the standard
of our Marga will fall and AM will never progress-- the common people will
not cooperate with us or support our work.
Because when so many of our Wts in various sectors live far above the
economic standard of the general society-- like Rudreshvarananda was doing
in Africa, i.e. Burkina Faso, where the impoverished people do not even
have food to eat or pure water to drink and they just walk around
half-naked and barefoot in an emaciated state with despair written on their
face, yet Dadaji was living there in high-style with his private jeep,
personal airplane, air-conditioned condo, & imported bottled fruit juice
etc-- then common people will never rally around AM. And this happens not
just in Africa but in so many places and on all such occasions the people
will disregard AM. Either they will think that we do not need their help as
our Dadas have far more then they have, or they will think that our Dadas
are just a xerox copy of Bill Gates, or those people will outrightly
despise us, reasons being obvious.
And sure enough, if we think deeply, we will see such type of luxurious
living is an abuse to the saffron sannyasis dress and our saffron flag--
since the saffron colour is symbolizes renunciation.
So we should follow Baba's teaching of madhukar and ajagar and win over the
support of the general public. Otherwise our Marga will always be on the
outside looking in-- never at the center of the action. Never fulfilling
our mission.
Hence, the ramifications of embracing renunciation and adhering to the
codes of madhukarii and ajagarii vrttis are far reaching. And if we fail to
do so the consequences will be terrible.
Let us also remember that this is not just a social topic but also a
spiritual one because by this way the door of sadhana opens and one will
rush towards the divine and not money.
APARIGRAHA, & THE APPLICATION OF
MADHUKARII VRTTI AND AJAGARII VRTTI
Those AM workers sincerely following madhukarii vrtti and ajagarii vrtti
neither chase after money, nor property, nor clothing, nor computers, nor
stereo systems-- nothing, only Parama Purusa. So a true wt will take proper
ideation and just have the bare minimum that is needed to survive & execute
their work of serving others. Side by side, one is not to harbour the
desire of getting more.
According to Baba, this is not only the ideal way, but the only way for a
true AM sannyasi to live. Anyone going against this system is a fake
sannyasi. That is Baba's pointed stance & strict warning.
So that means our wts are not to stockpile funds in their bank accounts,
nor are they to keep unaccounted money (i.e. black money), nor are they to
wear fancy Rolex watches, or keep anything that is above and beyond what is
needed for their basic subsistence.
Here we should not forget this is Baba's teaching from Senior Acarya Diary
and this is not some dogmatic belief from pre-historic Hinduism nor the
fantasy of some crooked jinani, nor some impractical expectation by some
day-dreamer which is too lofty to be attained.
Rather the highly practical and ideal teachings of madhukarii vrtti and
ajagarii vrtti come from our Guru, the Taraka Brahma Lord Shrii Shrii
Ananamurtiji who has graciously given this in Senior Acarya Diary.
And indeed those wts adhering to this dharmic code of ajagarii vrtti are
truly great. They are the real seers, sadvipras, and well-wishers of
humanity. Their minds are crystal-clear and pointed towards Baba's
teachings, and not drifting towards worldly allurements etc.
MORE ABOUT THE SCENE TODAY IN OUR MARGA
Tragically in the present era, the large majority of our Wts are chasing
after money, gold, & mundane wealth and always grabbing for more.
Because just see when there are Citkrsnananda type of Dadas roaming this
earth and just filling their Swiss bank accounts with millions and
millions, then who can believe that he is living a life of renunciation.
And failing that, then the whole value of being a WT is gone.
And it is all the more appalling since there remain so many AM Dadas and
Didis who live hand to mouth and are literally starving.
Yet Citkrsnananda type of Dadas are just gallivanting about in high-style
not caring about anyone else. In that case, such type of a person has
become just a depraved businessman, nothing more. And there are countless
WTs in this very position-- running and gunning after money and hoarding
wealth. But Baba has issued a firm warning about this.
Baba says, "A mind which runs after money moves in very crooked ways...due
to the crudeness of its objective, the movement cannot be straightforward:
it is crooked, extremely crooked." (HS-2)
Unfortunately the Citkrsnanandas & Pranavatmakanandas of the world and so
many others just get stuck in this fanciful chase after money-- thereby
ruining their mental outlook. In which case their ability to help in the
establishment of the AM mission is just about nil. By their misdeeds they
are making a mere mockery of the sannyasi dress and our AM flag. I think
that this is why many involved in smuggling throw away their dress due to
feelings of humiliation.
SACRIFICE IS OUR WAY
Now is the time to recall the meaning of our Marga. The dress of our wts is
not yellow, black, green, or blue-- it is saffron, the colour of sacrifice,
which means serving and helping others. And because our Marga stands for
sacrifice, that is why our flag is of saffron colour. So in all respects,
our Marga and our Wt system are based on the spirit of renunciation. But
tragically this has been lost in this present era.
A few very naive people who do not understand service, sacrifice, or the
fundamentals of our Marga such as the meaning behind the colour of our flag
and sannyasi dress, may cringe at hearing all this and become angry or even
furious. But those who know that our mission stands for sacrifice-- i.e. to
serve other-- they will appreciate the guidelines of madhukarii and
ajagarii vrttis because after all this is our Guru's teaching.
BABA'S BLESSING
So it is the duty of us all to not let these depraved conditions to
continue as is. We should ensure that the spirit of renunciation is
restored in our Marga. Because this is Baba's divine teaching.
We should adhere to our flag and the spirit of service and sacrifice-- for
the welfare of others. We must not forget that we have three treasures one
of which is our flag which stands for sacrificing to serve others.
Baba says, "...Be great by your sa'dhana', by your service, by your
sacrifice." (A'nanda Va'nii #20)
Namaskar,
Divyajyoti
Note: A FEW OF BABA'S GUIDELINES ABOUT BLACK MONEY ETC
Here below are but a few of Baba's strict guidelines with regards to the
financial affairs of our wholetimers.
Baba says, "No worker can keep unaccounted money (black money) with him."
(WT Conduct Rules)
Baba says, "Each worker will separately maintain the clear account of
receipt and expenditure of his personal allowance and organisational money."
Baba says, "Each amount of collection should be deposited properly and
drawn after submitting requisition." (WT Conduct Rules)
Baba says, "No worker can accept any money without giving a proper
receipt." (WT Conduct Rules)
All these above rules apply to the overall practice of aparigraha, and
without that one cannot be considered to be a wt or sannyasis, in the
proper spirit of the term.
We should ensure that our Wts should follow all these rules because then
people will give money in support of our AM service projects-- otherwise
not. And now the public does not give so our wts became businessman &
smugglers.
The whole point is that there should be financial transparency and fiscal
responsibility. That is Baba's overall directive.
Note 2: CLOSING IDEA
Only by strictly adhering to Baba's divine teachings will we get victory.
Going against the spirit of aparigraha by chasing after money and losing
sight of the spirit of renunciation will not yield any fruit-- only it will
invite misery, frustration and torment. By Baba's grace once again the true
nature of our Wt cadres will be restored very soon.
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Spiritual Inheritance
Baba says, "The sentiment of spiritual inheritance and Cosmic Ideology will keep people united. It is true that this spiritual sentiment will not be helpful to the formation of a nation inside any particular country, but it will definitely unite the entire planetary world and even the universe into a nation. Then there will be only one nation - a universal nation." ('To The Patriots')
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