== THIS NEW YEAR VA'NII OF 2009 OUR UNIT HAS CHOSEN ==
Namaskar,
As we usher in this Happy New Year of 2009, here is one of Baba's
original Ananda Vaniis for us to review and consider as it is quite
applicable to our current situation.
This is the Vanii which we selected, read, and discussed in our unit.
Similarly, every other unit can choose the Vanii that they feel is most
appropriate to this New Year's Day of 2009, and not fall into the ditch
of dogma like Fake Ananda Vaniis.
A'NANDA VA'NII
Baba says, "With the progress of science, the globe has become smaller
to the human eye. No place on the earth is now inaccessible, and this is
why it is the most opportune moment for building a universal human
society. Set yourselves to task without any further delay. Remember, a
human society based on ideology must be built with the help of all the
moralists and progressive people of the universe. This is the only way
for the survival of human civilization. The task will inevitably be
fraught with obstacles, and by combatting them you will have to be
victorious." (A'nanda Va'nii #51)
ABOUT BABA'S ABOVE MESSAGE
In essence, Baba's above va'nii can be boiled down to three major aspects:
1. Due to science the world has become smaller so now is the best time
to build up a singular human society.
2. The human society should be based upon ideology.
3. In this endeavor, there will be many difficulties and obstacles so
one will have to struggle and fight to achieve victory.
Baba's message is indeed most inspiring, unfortunately, in this present
era most are interpreting this in their own dogmatic way.
THEIR DOGMATIC WAY OF INTERPRETATION
(Part 1)
Perhaps the only point that everyone agrees upon is the first-half of
point #1. Whether capitalist or communist, H group or B group, Muslim or
Hindu, Christian or Jew, everyone realises that due to the advancement
of science this earth is far smaller and more accessible than it once
was. This idea everyone understands.
After this however, they all diverge.
Because the second half of that same point states that now is the best
time to build a healthy human society.
In that case, the capitalists think the whole globe should function
according to the dictates of a free-market economy; Muslims think that
everyone should be brought into their fold and taught the Koran; H group
thinks that everyone should recognise their leadership as the best; B
group thinks that their Kolkata faction should be ruling over one and
all; the Christians want to spread the Gospel of Christianity to all
parts of the earth; and like that all have their own idea about how to
build up a singular humanity based on their own selfish agenda. But that
is not what the Vanii says.
THEIR DOGMATIC WAY OF INTERPRETATION
(Part 2)
The second point of Baba's Va'nii is that a universal society should be
made based on ideology.
About this point, no one agrees. Outside of AM, they all have their
pseudo-philosophies and it is those notions that they are shouting
about. The capitalists, the communists, the republicans, the democrats,
the Hindus, the Muslims, etc, all have their battle cry that is limited
to their own selfish strategy.
And within AM, the various groups have their own vague notion about what
AM ideology is, and they squeeze their own agenda into their pin-hole
view of what ideology is.
Of course in truth, when Baba says, "...a human society based on
ideology must be built...", then He is referring to a universal human
society standing on the pillars of bhagavata dharma that recognises the
rights of all and sees everyone as the divine children of Parama Purusa.
But no group in AM thinks like this.
The B brigade thinks that ideology means the Bangalisation of AM where
their group is ruling the roost and wherein the Amra Bengali Samaj is
looked upon as the best, above the rest of humanity.
H group thinks that ideology means keeping their own group in power at
any and all cost. They think it means having everyone follow the AMPS
structure while they themselves give dogmatic orders and sit at the helm.
EC feels that it is their view that should get the next crack at ruling
the Marga and they are willing to do whatever is needed to make this a
reality, either by merging with B group or giving false promises to
margiis.
And NIA feels that the whole globe should be rally around the idea of
opposing those in India. So this stand as yet another factional episode.
Thus each group has their own faulty outlook as they twist and skew the
term ideology to mesh with their group interests. And indeed, all the
teams can give quite a flowery talk, but the base of their perspective
is totally flawed, i.e. littered with groupist notions.
THEIR DOGMATIC WAY OF INTERPRETATION
(Part 3)
Lastly, they all think they are getting success in their dogmatic
approach because they are being met with obstacles and difficulties.
They think that due to this fight, theirs is the dharma which all should
follow. Little however do they realise, that they are far, far from the
goal.
Because bringing the whole humanity under their little, narrow groupist
agenda will never yield any fruit. One can never build a human society
in this way. Many have tried in the past, but in the end they could
never get success.
Human beings want to realise their inherent dharma and live freely under
the great sky, and not get stuffed into a tiny box of groupist control.
So if at the beginning any group is able to lure some wts and margiis
into their camp, it is only a matter of time before it implodes. Because
dharma not groupism is what everyone wants.
Hence, none should get duped into thinking that because others are
opposing their group therefore theirs is the path of dharma. This is a
foolish idea.
BABA HAS GIVEN THE WAY
In so many discourses Baba says the necessary fuel for building up a
universal human society based on bhagavad dharma is Sixteen Points, not
subscribing to any group.
Baba says, "Be firm on sixteen points. Unite all the righteous
forces..." (A'nanda Va'nii #44)
Baba says, "...In order to march ahead on the road of human welfare, we
will have to strengthen ourselves in all the arena of life. The complete
seeds of welfare in all the spheres – physical, mental, moral, social
and spiritual – are embedded in the Sixteen Points. Hence be firm on the
sixteen points." (A'nanda Va'nii #45)
So the way to realise Baba's divine teaching of building one universal
human society is to follow the practices and ideals given in 16 Points.
There is no mention how joining any particular camp will give one the
necessary edge to create one human society. Rather the existence of any
group will be a thorn in the side of humanity.
BABA'S VANII IS MOST APPROPRIATE
Baba's above Va'nii is a great message for today's humanity. We all
realise that the earth has become smaller. Jets, spaceships, email,
i-Phones, and the various technological advances have made the globe a
tiny place.
Thus the setting is ripe for creating a universal human society.
Now is the time for the propagation of the great ideology by those
dedicated to the teachings of Baba. That is the next necessary step.
And the way to do this is to be more and more sincere and vigilant in
adhering to 16 Points. Then one will have the energy and strength to
fight the status quo.
The dogmas of Islam, capitalism, groupism, and every other ism must be
eradicated. This is the fight which we must undertake.
But if 16 points is not the basis of our stand, then instead of wiping
out dogma we will be preaching it. That is what has happened to the
various groupist leaders of the day. In the past under Baba's leadership
they heartily fought against the communists and so many dark forces, but
then after 1990, due to their lust for power, they got caught up in
groupism and instead of fighting for dharma they became the authors of
their dogmatic factional wars, nothing more.
BABA'S BLESSING
By Baba's grace, in this bright new year of 2009, we will all be extra
firm in following Sixteen Points and not allow the various groupist
forces to keep hold of our Marga any longer. This it the first step
towards building a universal human society under the saffron flag of AM
ideology. Then this tiny globe really can become the home of dharma.
Baba says, "With the progress of science, the globe has become smaller
to the human eye. No place on the earth is now inaccessible, and this is
why it is the most opportune moment for building a universal human
society. Set yourselves to task without any further delay. Remember, a
human society based on ideology must be built with the help of all the
moralists and progressive people of the universe. This is the only way
for the survival of human civilization. The task will inevitably be
fraught with obstacles, and by combatting them you will have to be
victorious." (A'nanda Va'nii #51)
Namaskar
Ram Sahay
Note: NOT FALL INTO DITCH OF FAKE ANANDA VANIIS
We must all be careful not to fall into the ditch of Fake Ananda Vaniis.
Baba has given His original and true Vaniis and just to select any quote
and label it as a Vanii is just one groupist enterprise, nothing more.
Every word Guru has given is mantra, but that does not mean that the we
should repeat any word He has spoken as our ista mantra. Rather He has
given a system for selecting one's personal ista mantra.
Similarly, He has specifically identified a special section of His
teachings as Ananda Vaniis, and we must not randomly select other
passages and brand them as Ananda Vaniis. Yet that is what various
groupists are doing.
Hence theirs are nothing but Fake Ananda Vaniis and we should not give
any credence to this dogma. Rather we should follow Baba's original
system of Ananda Vaniis. Those are sufficient for the humanity, just
like we need not invent any new ista mantras.
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Health Guideline
Baba says, "Everyone may perform the practices below if they wish."
"Utksepa Mudra: This Mudra should be practised in bed immediately upon
waking. While lying on the back, one should flex both the arms and legs,
bringing them over the chest, and then return them immediately to the
extended position. After doing this three or four times, sit up in bed
and drink a glass of cold water without allowing the water to touch the
teeth. After this you should expose the navel area to the air, and walk
up and down in this way for some time in the open air." (CC-3,
'Different Yoga Practices', Point #1)
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