== CHOOSING AN A'NANDA VA'NII ==
Namaskar,
In our unit we chose one of Baba's true Ananda Va'niis to guide and propel
us into this new era on the occasion of A'nanda Pu'rnima'. Other units
may also read an original A'nanda Va'nii given by Baba. On this point
there is complete freedom to choose and select one which you like.
The Ranchi team is still creating their own Fake Ananda Vaniis but I am
not sure what the Kolkata faction is doing. But let us not forget that
Sarvatmananda and crew were the ones who invented the Fake Ananda Vanii dogma.
So they are no saints on this issue.
All in all, the days of the Fake Ananda Vanii are numbered. More and more
realise that the only real Ananda Vaniis are the ones which Baba Himself
has given. That is why some sectorial offices are now selecting an
original Ananda Vanii to celebrate Ananda Purnima. After years and years
of following the dogma of Fake Ananda Vanii, places like NY sectorial
office have turned over a new leaf and chosen one of Baba's original Vaniis.
That is indeed a good and welcome turn of events.
Because just like the dogma of Mahaprayan, the dogma of Fake Ananda Vanii
should also find its way into the dustbin. Baba is the dharma Guru and it is
a mockery for some so-called leaders to invent and drag dogmas into this
holy AM mission. Hence, the sooner such dogmas can be rooted out the better.
The best way to root out any such dogma is to expose its negativity and
then convince one and all not to fall prey to that dogma - like the one about
Fake Ananda Vanii.
By Baba's grace, progress is being made as more and more rational Ananda Margiis
are totally rejecting the Fake Ananda Vanii. Plus certain group oriented people, like
NY Sectorial office, have rejected the Fake Ananda Vanii because they now see
it will not serve their interests.
So for various reasons, the Fake Ananda Vanii is getting left by the wayside.
Here are more points and thoughts about the nature of Baba's original and true
Ananda Vaniis.
FOR NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE
As we all know, Baba's original A'nanda Va'niis have been given especially
by Him to be our guiding force of life as they give us inspiration for the
journey of the next six months: From New Year's to A'nanda Purnima or from
A'nanda Purnima to the New Year, as the case may be.
Plus, Baba's divine Ananda Vaniis hold an eternal quality. It is not that after
six months they are outdated.
Rather the unique aspect of any A'nanda Vanii is that each Van'ii has special import
for the present moment for when it was released, and it holds an eternal teaching as well.
For instance, when Baba was in jail, then He issued an Ananda Vanii specifically about
Sixteen Points. He was sending the divine message that if we Ananda Margiis follow
16 Points, then our AM ideology will remain alive and certainly we will be victorious.
Here is that A'nanda Vanii:
Baba says, "Be firm on sixteen points. Unite all the righteous forces.
All the tall talks of the evil forces will be silenced." (A'nanda Va'ii #44)
So at that point in time that Ananda Vanii was deeply meaningful. And, in addition,
Baba's divine message remains an eternal message of truth for the ages. That is
one of the unique aspects of Baba's original and true Ananda Vaniis.
They were appropriate and relevant for that very moment, as well as far, far
into the future of human civilisation.
No one can proclaim that an Ananda Vanii was only for that time in the past. Rather
those Baba's original Vaniis hold lasting value and eternal teachings for the whole
humanity.
That is why it is most appropriate to use His original Ananda Vaniis again and again.
AN ANANDA VANII FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Regardless of the circumstance - whether there be exploitative leaders at the helm
or whether humanity is on the rise - Baba has graciously given Ananda Vaniis
that will perfectly suit the mood of the humanity.
Each of Baba's original and true Ananda Vaniis will be a fireball of inspiration
and strength for the people. They will guide sadhakas how to progress in individual life
as well as solve collective issues.
Hence no matter the current social milieu, always His divine Ananda Vaniis will be
appropriate and shed light on the present condition.
THE BEAUTY OF BABA'S ORIGINAL ANANDA VANIIS
Baba's true Ananda Vanii messages which He has given twice annually on New
Year's Day and on Ananda Purnima are very precise and pointed way like an
arrow. They are complete discourses in and of themselves. They are not part
of any larger discourse and they are not just a quote or partial paragraph.
Instead, Baba's true Ananda Vaniis are 100% full & complete and ready to
stand as is. Plus they are unique and new in their own particular way--
never a repeat of previously released material.
In total Baba has given us nearly a eighty of these divine guidelines
known as Ananda Vaniis. Each with their own special beauty; each with their
own timeless message. And Baba has Himself specially collected them all
together and marked them as the Ananda Vanii Samgraha. And these alone
stand as those unparalleled and dharmic messages which Baba has so
graciously blessed us with during the time of His global DMC gatherings.
So in the realm of Ananda Vanii, Baba's specially given messages are the
biggest asset in this entire universe. For these are what Baba wants to
call His grand and golden teachings of Ananda Vanii.
GROUPISTS MAKE THEIR FAKE ANANDA VANIIS
Yet in the name of Ananda Vanii the various group leaders are going against
Baba by infusing their own dogma and creating their own Fake Ananda Vaniis.
Whereby they are pulling some quote out of context that is obviously
incomplete as it is part of a different discourse and then in misguided
ways labeling that as Ananda Vanii. All done for their own selfish interest.
So their whole way of dealing is just their dogmatic approach and has
nothing to do with letter or spirit Baba's sacred and divine messages of
Ananda Vanii.
Because as we know each and every Baba's teaching has its own special and
unique value. And to misuse or distort them in some twisted and concocted
manner will not bear any fruit.
EVERY TEACHING HAS IT OWN SPECIAL APPLICATION
(a) For example take the case of CaryaCarya: It is one of our AM books but
it is not suitable for purposes of svadhyaya after dharmacakra. If used for
this purpose then that is wrong. But this Caryacarya is absolutely perfect
& blemishless as our smrti shastra-- or social code. Because Caryacarya is
the social code of AM. But it is not for use as svadhyaya after dharmacakra.
(b) Similarly when we want to know about the depths of AM philosophy then
we have to read AM philosophy books like 'Ananda Sutram' and 'Idea and
Ideology' etc. Reading CaryaCarya by itself is not going to meet the
purpose of learning the whole AM philosophy in deeper sense. But surely if
to perform a marriage, shraddha ceremony, or any other type of social
function etc, then CaryaCarya has highly significant role.
(c) Likewise, when singing a song to start the paincajanya or dharmacakra
program then the book 'Idea and Ideology' is not going to help. Neither
will 'A Guide to Human Conduct' or 'Shabda Cayanika'. To sing the song,
only Prabhat Saungita book is suitable.
(d) And when reviewing critical matters on politics and economics then
books like 'Strange Experiences', 'PR Sarkar stories' or 'Ideal farming',
etc, may not be excellent to refer. Rather we should seek support from the
Prout series.
(e) Similarly, if one wishes to venture into outer space, then a bicycle will
not help. Rather one must have a rocket ship to blast off into outer space.
Likewise the only thing that can serve as an Ananda Vanii are Baba's original and true
messages of Ananda Vanii, not any fake groupist concoction.
The whole point being here that all of Baba's divine books are 100% perfect
for their stated purpose-- thus all are of equal importance. No one is high
no one is low and Baba has given each for a particular use, i.e. for their
own golden purpose.
Yet when taking a quote from one book and then labeling it as Ananda
Vanii-- that is not at all going to work. Rather it will be a Fake
Ananda Vanii. But by Baba's grace that crooked dogma is now fast being
rejected and tossed aside.
BABA'S BLESSING
By Baba's grace we selected an A'nanda Va'nii which we feel is quite
fitting for today's world.
And other units and sectors have also selected one of Baba's original and
true Ananda Vaniis.
And this is the best way: To select one of His original Ananda Vaniis
and highlight that for the day and the next six months.
Perhaps in the future, our AMPS will select just one of Baba's true
Ananda Vaniis. But until that time, so long as everyone is choosing
an original Vanii and rejected the Fake Ananda Vanii that groupists
are inventing, then dharma will be on the rise in our Marga.
Naturally, if we keep His divine teaching in the forefront of our minds,
then certainly this will give us the stamina and strength to move ahead on
the path of Supreme fulfillment. This is Baba's blessing upon one and all.
Happy A'nanda Pu'rnima!!
Namaskar
Satyanarayan
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Population Growth: Really a Problem?
Baba says, "Does a population problem actually exist? This issue should be
considered in the perspective of two vital factors - the availability of
food and the availability of space. Today human beings have enough
resources to manage their food. Planet Earth is rich enough to feed a far
greater number of people than the present population....[So] The tragedy is
that there are enough resources to supply proper food to all human beings
in the world, but the defect lies in the present approach of the existing
socioeconomic systems." (PNS-13, p.44)
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