== OUR SPECIAL A'DARSHA ==
Namaskar,
Certainly most Margiis are aware that our Sadguru Baba has referred many
times to Buddha's teachings. Of course some of the teachings within
Buddhism are terribly misguiding & totally dogmatic. And Baba has pointed
those out and either corrected them or rejected them outrightly.
Yet in particular there are 2 distinctly, highly beneficial teachings from
Buddha which Baba refers to on numerous occasions. And in so doing Baba
graciously provides us with a more dharmic explanation of those teachings.
Because that is Baba's usual way-- to give perfect explanations of
teachings which otherwise were inadequately explained or followed in a
dogmatic way.
So in that endeavour, Baba has highlighted two of Buddha's preachings.
TWO OF BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS
One is the "Cakuna samvaro sadhu" shloka. The teaching is that spiritual
aspirants should have control over their motor & sensory organs, and mind.
One should not indulge themselves in crude literature or expose the motor
or sensory organs to anything that is negative. Then in that case one can
move in a straight line towards the Cosmic Consciousness.
The second teaching of Buddha which Baba refers to frequently is, "Samyak
Darshan, Samyak Samkalpa...Samyak Ajiiva..." The meaning is proper
philosophy of life and proper pabulum of mind, proper determination, proper
occupation etc. So in this teaching the first point is proper philosophy of
life.
A'NANDA MA'RGA = PROPER PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE
By Baba's grace, we Ananda Margiis have a proper philosophy of life. And
from the beginning of one's spiritual movement one should have proper
knowledge about the path. Then they will develop and their own life will be
better. And there will be greater scope to guide others.
If, however, someone does not have proper understanding of Ananda Marga
philosophy, then unknowingly they will almost always misguide others. And
they will create problems in their own life also. So strictness in Adarsha
is key.
Baba says, "Observe non-compromising strictness and faith regarding the
sanctity of A'darsha (Ideology)." (Point 11 of 16 Points)
To strengthen the philosophical knowledge Baba has graciously given us
various practices, systems, and programs like: svadhyaya (reading and
understanding of AM scripture), classes, retreats, seminars, etc. In this
way we-- acaryas and margiis alike-- can become acutely aware about Baba's
teachings and the importance of scriptural knowledge.
Ananda Marga's philosophical teachings are just like the practical notes
and observations which are the result of some significant laboratory
research. Here 'laboratory' means 'mental laboratory'. And 'practical notes
and observations' means 'AM philosophy'-- AM ideology.
And in His Historic June 1990 discourse Baba emphasizes the idea that
methodical knowledge of spiritual science is needed. Because it helps in
pinnacled movement to reach the Goal.
Devoid of some basic knowledge of Baba's teachings, generally people are
not able to manage their own spiritual life properly. And if they are in
position to guide others, then they may mislead only.
BABA'S BLESSING
Here following is Baba's blessing that we are to lead all along that path
of dharma.
Baba says, "Utilizing the vibrations created for eternal time by Shrii
Shrii Anandamurtiji through janusparsha and varabhaya mudras, take yourself
and the entire universe ahead along the path of all-round welfare."
('Concluding Words')
Namaskar,
Dharma
Note: BABA'S DISCOURSES MUST BE PRINTED FIRST
Since 1990 various acaryas and one or two margiis have come forward and
written their own books on Ananda Marga. However instead of elucidating &
elaborating upon Baba's divine teachings, many of these so-called writers
just exposed their own misunderstanding of AM ideology. Here we are not
talking only about one book but many. And already most margiis are aware
about which Dadas have written defective books-- so there is no need to
mention anyone's name here. But one good thing is that this negative
practice is step by step coming to a halt. Because general margiis and
field acaryas are more and more aware about Baba's teachings so they can
easily recognise when any writer is off the mark and strays from the path.
By Baba's grace the standard of our Marga is increasing day by day and more
and more are interested in getting the remainder of Baba's original
teachings published rather than some flaky book written by some xyz Dada.
Because Guru's teachings are the top-most so what He has given should be
printed in its entirety first. And only when all His teachings have been
published properly then others can come forward to write their own things
if they have such a strong desire. Till that time however, maximum
attention and emphasis must be placed on printing Baba's original
discourses. And that is the dharmic rallying cry being put forth by margiis
and field Wts these days.
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Sadhana Point: Steps For Better Sadhana
Baba says, "Moksa karanasamagryam bhaktireva gariyasii."
Meaning: "Bhakti is the best way to moksa or salvation, the approach of
bhakti is the best." (AV, part 6)
Following is the sequence for better sadhana practice:
(a) Half bath or full bath
(b) Left nostril open
(c) Shasha'unga'sana (hare pose): a few rounds
(d) Shavasana (corpse posture): briefly
(e) Sing Prabhat Samgiita
(f) Sing Kiirtan loudly and dance Lalita Marmika
(g) Sastaunga Pranam
(h) Bhutashuddhi
(i) Asanashuddhi
(j) Cittashuddhi
(k) Generate longing or devotion for Parama Purusa / Baba; (Note: this is
the last phase of cittashuddhi.)
(l) Repetition of mantra with meaning, longing & devotion to become one
with Parama Purusa / Baba. (Note: This point is applied in first and 6th
lesson equally.)
(m) Other various lessons
(n) Guru Puja (o) Final sastaunga pranam
Note 1: Regarding points (e) and (f), only listening to Prabhat Samgiita or
kiirtan is not sufficient as that will not bring about the desired result.
Rather one should sing Kiirtan & Prabhat Samgiita with their full heart.
Because by singing the mind gets more involved in comparison to just
listening.
Note 2: Generating devotional longing is a highly significant aspect. It is
the most important step of our sadhana. If one does everything but this
point is lacking then sadhana will be futile or dry. And if the arousal of
devotion is done successfully then one can reach one's goal without any
delay. I came to know from various acaryas that this point is in acarya
diary.
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