== NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN ==
Namaskar,
As the group war and factional infighting rages on, all the forces focus
only on their narrow lust for post and power and leave all Baba's eternal
teachings by the wayside-- lying in the corner. New books are not getting
printed; Prabhat Samgiita are not getting recorded; countless Baba's
discourses remain in cassette form only. Plus all of the above are getting
lost, tarnished and decayed as well-- all due to neglect in the face of the
group clash.
Yet these are the very ideological teachings which are to guide the
humanity for ages and ages. So it is our duty to step forward and ensure &
demand that all Baba's gems and jewels remain in tact and proper. Baba's
ideological treasures must not become a casualty or victim of the group fight.
IDEOLOGY AND ITS IMPORT
We all know that AM ideology is (a) Baba's discourses, (b) His dictations,
and (c) His own example in personal life. The entire thing we call as our
ideology.
Here then is one Baba story related with the preservation of our AM
scriptures and the great importance of ideology. As it is ideology itself
which guides human existence to its crowning glory.
Baba says, "A'darsha or ideology in the genuine sense is that which we look
up to for guidance and inspiration to move in the proper
direction...Ideology involves a spiritual sense-- it is an inspiration
which has parallelism with the Supreme Entity. Where an ideology exists
with proper glamour then its existential value can be fully manifest."
(PNS-15, p. 62)
DARK FATE OF THOSE WHO LEAVE IDEOLOGY
In contrast when life is devoid of ideology, then exploitation and
lawlessness rules. And all sorts of negative forces take over. History has
witnessed that due to the lack of the propagation of their ideology, many
organisations met their demise and got rooted out completely.
And tragically, that very scenario is threatening our Marga these days. Due
to not following Baba's teachings, groupism and the fight for power have
become rampant. Such an extremely negative condition has developed where H
and B groups and their various sub-factions have adopted a blind eye
towards Baba's teachings.
And Baba Himself seriously warns us of the dangers of such an existence.
Baba says, "People who follow a path which is devoid of ideology are bound
to meet the same fate. Eventually they will destroy themselves by their
infighting." (PNS-15, p. 60)
So as disciples of Baba it is our duty to implement His ideology and follow
His mandates as laid down in His scripture. For it is only in this way that
we will reach to the height of human glory and avert imminent disaster.
HOW BUDDHISM BECAME DIVIDED
Here then below is a short history of how Buddhism got divided. And then
after follows the detailed account of one scene in Patna where Baba Himself
is emphasizing the importance of AM ideology and the safeguarding of our
holy scripture.
As is commonly known when Lord Buddha died, that time nothing had been
formally written as discourses of Buddha. It was only later on that his
disciples compiled everything, i.e. whatever information they could gather
by their memory or gossip. Those days, society was not so advanced and
people were simple. And the number of jinanis and groupists was less in
society those days. Because usually, such persons create problems in the
field of scripture. And that causes confusion in others' mind. As we have
seen in the history.
Nonetheless, overall it took around 500 years to divide Buddhism into two
factions or parts. The cause of the division was the distortion of
scripture. Two groups of disciples quarreled on the point of the discourses
of Lord Buddha. And that culminated in the division. So back then it took
500 years to divide. But nowadays society is in so much of an advanced
condition when things can move much more quickly.
Fortunately, Baba did not allow or give any opportunity for His discourses
to be misinterpreted or distorted. Otherwise that would have been one of
the causes of the future division of AM. About this point of distortion
more is written below in various places. And now directly below is the
beginning of the Baba story itself.
FAMOUS BABA STORY: IMPORTANCE OF SCRIPTURE
Many may remember when Baba came out from the jail in 1978, He used to live
in 176 Patli Putra Colony, Patna. And margiis were permitted to go there
morning and evening to attend general darshan. So either in the Baba's
Quarters or in the rented jagrti, Baba used to give darshan on a regular
basis.
The following story is about one special occasion when Baba was very
unhappy because His discourses were not getting recorded regularly. So Baba
was furious about this and HE was scolding our Central Dadas including PA
Dada Ramanandji.
When BABA came that day, first of all HE scolded those Dadas and HE refused
to give any discourse. And then BABA told one very significant thing, which
we never heard from HIS mouth either before or since.
WE ALL KNOW...
First though it should be clear that usually during His discourses BABA is
speaking in part for the audience who is present there. HE solves the
questions of the margii audience. That means whatever questions margiis
have, BABA reads their mind and during the time of discourse HE gives the
answer as a part of the discourse. So the discourse and reply, both are
accomplished at the same time.
In other words those margiis who were present as the audience of BABA, BABA
speaks for them. But not only that. Because that very day in Patli Putra
Colony, Patna, BABA told something else in addition.
THE STORY CONTINUES: BABA'S FURY... & HIS SMILE
Baba told in a roaring and thunderous voice and in furious mood Baba
scolded the Dadas. And He abused then that, "I am not only speaking only
for five, ten, or twenty persons those who are sitting next to Me. But also
I speak for entire humanity. Present and future generation."
Immediately then while scolding those Dadas, Baba demanded, "Where are
those discourses!! Show me the cassettes containing the discourses which I
delivered since coming out from the jail." Then BABA abused them, "Hey,
tell me the headings of those discourses! Otherwise I will not spare you! I
am speaking for the whole humanity, and you people did not record! So those
discourses are all gone. Since coming out of jail I delivered more than
fifty discourses. Produce all those cassettes next to me!!!"
Dadas were terrified because nothing was recorded. And because it was not
recorded, so Dadas were speechless. They were only telling with folded
hands, "Baba! We will be more careful. We will be very sincere. We will not
make any mistake in future. And everything will be recorded promptly. We
did blunder. In future such things will not happen."
And here is another thing. No doubt it was looking as if Baba is truly
furious, but in reality He was just playing His liila to make everyone
understand the seriousness of the situation.
BABA: 'MARGIIS ARE NOT AT FAULT'
And we could see that time also that when in soft smiling way Baba was
looking towards margiis. And BABA consolingly told them that "It is not the
mistake of you margiis. WTs are at fault. Those who were responsible for
recording and protecting My discourses. They are the main culprits."
Baba continued, "Because you margiis are not responsible, that's why I am
not angry with you. But I am angry with WTs. So I will not talk with them."
Then in very charming mood HE expressed, "Because you margiis have come
here, so I will sit among you and chat for some time. And today I will not
give any discourse. I am angry."
BABA then told many things, but I don't recall all of those now. But that
day in Patna HIS presence was so charming and attractive. To each and every
margii brother or sister, in a smiling way HE was asking everyone
individually about their well-being. Baba was in such a lovely and pleasant
mood.
So that day in Patna sitting next to BABA and gazing towards HIM, we felt
and understood that BABA's anger is only superficial and external. From
inside HE never feels angry. I think, only for discipline's sake HE shows
anger. But internally HE is always Kalyan Sundaram.
BABA IS VERY SERIOUS ABOUT HIS DISCOURSES
By the above account we can all understand that BABA is very strict with
keeping His discourses intact. And by this above illustration of the Baba story in
Patna, anybody can conclude in the same way. Because scripture has a
significant role in guiding the whole human society.
Same thing we also saw when BABA was living in Lake Gardens, Kolkata. And
regular discourses of Shabda Cayanika were going on every Sunday. Then many
such occasions occurred when BABA expressed His full fury. All because the
previous Sunday's general discourse had not gotten printed and distributed
among margiis.
The reason for HIS fury was obvious. If His discourses do not get printed,
then there will be scope for alteration, or getting lost entirely. Whereas
if they will be printed and distributed among margiis, then naturally they
will be spread all around. And there will not be the possibility of
distortion in future by crooked groupist people. Even if they get some
congenial atmosphere to do so, they will not succeed. Because the book is
among everybody, so distortion is not possible.
For all these reasons, BABA used to be very strict about the recording and
publishing of HIS discourses instantly. Those days, even during His very
busy schedule and also in HIS ill health, while lying on the bed, BABA used
to listen to the proofreading with Dada Vijayanandji and make the
corrections on AM books.
HIS UNPRECEDENTED APPROACH
OUR SPECIAL DUTY
The reason for doing such work even in HIS ill health was very clear. BABA
did not like to give any chance for the misrepresentation of HIS teachings.
In the past history, not any Guru did like this. Even Lord Krsna was also
not very much concerned about the writing of His teachings. There was not
so much fear about further distortion those days. People were simpler then.
But by seeing the alertness of BABA about His own teachings. And printing,
proof reading, and keeping them in the book form. And cassette
preservation, etc. All these give the evidence that times have changed and
we should not allow scriptural distortion. Nor should we allow the H & B
factions to continue to spread their poison of groupism.
As one neo-humanistic family let us rally round HIS grand ideology and
spread His word throughout this entire universe.
This entire story about Baba then guides us that how His teaching is very
important for our individual and collective development in all realms:
physical, psychic, and spiritual.
So it is our fundamental duty to protect His teaching / ideology.
BABA'S BLESSING
Here following is Baba's special blessing:
Baba says, "Advance as a vanguard leading the way for others to follow.
This is the true spirit of life, and this is the path upon which your glory
will be established." (AV-8, p. 99)
Namaskar,
Hariish
Note 1: HOW BUDDHISM FELL
At the time of Lord Buddha in India the common public was unaware about the
ideology. That is why the Hindu religion got rooted out and, in turn, the
people accepted Buddhism. And just opposite happened at the time of Shankaracaya.
Buddhism got defeated by Shankaracarya's philosophy because that time different Buddhist
factions were quarreling amongst one another due to their groupism and
narrow interest. And because the common public was not aware about the
teaching of Buddha and his ideology. So Buddhism got rooted out. This then
gives the clear picture how ideology and awareness about it plays a big
role in the rise or fall of any organisation.
Note 2: ALREADY DISTORTIONS HAVE BEEN DONE IN OUR MARGA
It is also true that no matter how much you protect something but still
devious persons always try to ruin the things with their poisonous bite.
This happened recently with even the printed book Tattvika Praveshika and
also the AM Revolution discourses got altered by Sarvatmanandji,
Pranavatmakanandji. And they also curtailed Bhukti Pradhan rights by
distorting the BP Manual. Anyhow they got caught red-handed and now margiis
are more alert. But still this discourse has not been repaired as the
Rudranandji faction has no interest in correcting this alteration.
NOTE 3: SCRIPTURAL DISTORTION DONE TO AM REVOLUTION DISCOURSE
THE FOLLOWING IS BABA'S ORIGINAL AND TRUE VERSION OF THE "ANANDA MARGA: A REVOLUTION" PARAGRAPH ABOUT MARGII RIGHTS THAT WAS FIRST PRINTED IN
TATTVIKA PRAVESHIKA BOOK AND THEN LATER INCLUDED IN PROUT NUTSHELL-11
ENGLISH (1987):
"Ananda Marga does not discriminate between a family person and a sannyasi
(renunciate). The place given to a family person in our Marga is greater
than the place given to a sannyasi, based on the reason that the former is
not dependent on anyone for his or her maintenance, while the sannyasi has
to depend on others. A family person is like a strong tree which is
self-supporting, while the sannyasi is like the vine which twines around
the tree for its support. A family person therefore deserves more respect
than a sannyasi, according to the trend of thought in Ananda Marga. This
itself is a revolutionary idea. No philosopher or thinker, whether eastern
or western, had ever dared to declare a family person as deserving more
respect than a hermit or a sannyasi. It needed the courage of a
revolutionary to say so." (PNS-11, p.7)
HERE BELOW IS THE DISTORTED VERSION OF THE AM REVOLUTION PARAGRAPH AS
PRINTED IN THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF ZY FIND (ZY SEARCH).
"Ananda Marga does not discriminate between a family person and a
sannya'sii (renunciant). It required the courage of a revolutionary to say
so."
This above distorted version is based on the altered version of Prout
Nutshell-11 Bengali and Prout nutshell-11 Hindi (1993).
THE REPORT HAS ALSO COME THAT THOSE IN CONTROL ARE AIMING TO USE THIS
DISTORTED VERSION IN THE NEW UPCOMING PRINTING OF THE ENGLISH PROUT BOOK, PNS-11. SO WE SHOULD ALL BE AWARE & READY NOT TO LET THIS HAPPEN.
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Multiple Health Benefits of Black Pepper
Baba says, "Black pepper stimulates the secretion of saliva, increases
hunger, and helps to enhance digestion. Plus it makes the nerve fibers
alert. Furthermore it is a medicine and remedy for lethargy and melancholia."
"If you make a paste by mixing the top layer of milk with black pepper
and apply it to the face it prevent acne." (SC-8)
Note: People should also be aware that black pepper, especially coarse
grain black pepper, should not be applied directly on the food when one is
eating. Rather it should be prepared with the food. That way in the cooking
process the black pepper will mix with the water and get distributed evenly
throughout the dish. Whereas if one eats raw black pepper directly on their
food then it enters the body in a very concentrated form which the body
cannot digest. If the black pepper is extremely fine like dust, then one
can eat it directly but best is to hydrate it in water first and then let
it sit for a while in a container and then sparingly put that sauce (i.e.
pepper water) on your food.
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