== HUMAN, HUMAN, HUMAN ==
Namaskar,
At present, various "leaders" around the globe are putting up a show of
trying to create a singular humanity; but sadly, their unfortunate
attempts and faulty strategies often end in anger and bloodshed, thus
causing pain and suffering to the common people.
That is why we can say that, in truth, only Baba has given the real
formula for building one human society. And soon the whole world is
going to search for this.
Because ultimately the vast majority of people want to see peace and
unity on this earth. They want people to learn to live together,
somehow. But they do not know how to manifest this-- nor do their
elected leaders.
So it is just a matter of time before all eyes look towards Baba's
neo-humanistic approach. In that case, we should be ready and pointedly
understand it ourselves.
Because as we know, Baba's divine formula of one human society will not
just create a static type of peace in the society where all manage to
co-exist due to circumstantial pressure. Rather, Baba's special formula
will bring about that deep, rich, sweetness and connection amongst all--
where everyone is looked upon as kith and kin, where there is a bond of
love between all humans.
This is the gift Baba has bestowed on the humanity, by His infinite
grace. And naturally, Ananda Margiis will be the media for getting this
implemented.
DIVISIVE TRENDS AROUND THE GLOBE:
A CASE STUDY IN INDIA-- INTER-CASTE MARRIAGE
Unfortunately what is going on around the globe at present is something
much different. The various leaders are preaching social unity and
oneness etc, but in effect they are doing something else: Maintaining
divisiveness.
For example, in India, amongst the general population, local governments
are trying to encourage intercaste marriages by giving financial rewards
to those who intermarry. So now if an untouchable or Harijan marries a
Brahmin then they will get a "reward" from the government. That married
couple may get RS 5000 or RS 50000 etc, or they may get a government
job. Or they may get a free apartment etc. So on the outside it all
looks quite rosy. But tragically this superficial approach is not and
will not create true harmony in the society. That the government cannot
deliver.
Because in their defective governmental model, the caste system itself
is maintained. Because before marriage both the bride and groom belonged
to a particular caste: Either Brahmin or Harijan etc. And afterwards,
those newlyweds will still be part of a particular caste: Either Brahmin
or Harijan etc. The only difference is now they may get a little money--
that will eventually dry up. Beyond that nothing has really changed.
Since the caste system remains in tact.
Of course, in our revolutionary marriage system in AM, the caste system
itself gets dissolved. People lose their caste and become human-- not
Brahmin, Harijan etc. This is the beauty and uniqueness of our AM approach.
In contrast, in the defective governmental model, the rigid caste
division remains. Because newly married couples hold on to a particular
caste. That is one divisive result. And not only that, other caste
members in the society will lash out at those newlyweds for marrying
across caste lines and taking prize money from the government.
Not long ago, one newly married boy was killed because of this caste
tension. And each and everyday this tension and social unrest is
mounting. Because despite the prize money, still people in the general
Indian society see others through the eyes of caste divisions. Because
that is what the faulty leaders are advocating. In which case true unity
and peace cannot be brought into the picture.
DIVISIVENESS: IT IS EVERYWHERE, ON ALL CONTINENTS
And this harsh type of social division is not just the case in India.
This thing is going on everywhere: South Africa, France, USA, Peru,
Morocco, Malaysia-- all over.
In all these places, caste distinctions or racial differences are
maintained-- propagated. And this splinters the society into various
pieces.
Whereas our approach in AM is to shed and crush all such distinctions by
infusing the ideal that we all come from one source and all are human.
We never look through the eyes of racial differences etc.
But in the general society, that is how it is done: They give
recognition to the distinctions. For example, in the US, there are
African-Americans, Mexican Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans etc.
Thus in the Americana attempt to give recognition to all, they have in
essence divided the society.
So although African-Americans may get a scholarship to attend college,
still they are branded as African-American. Just as that married Harijan
boy holds onto his caste distinction. And all this type of narrow-minded
labeling leads to separation and differences in the society. That is why
Baba harshly condemns this faulty approach.
BABA CONDEMNS SUCH DIVISIVE MODELS
Here below Baba strongly stands against those governmental and reformist
agencies that try to heal social wounds by maintaining caste and racial
distinctions.
Baba says, "You may have observed many people in the world who delivered
long lectures against caste discrimination and untouchability, saying,
"No, all are equal. I will take food touched by any caste. If you give
me filtered water in a clean glass I will not hesitate to swallow it -
just watch me drink!" And the audience applauded, "Very good! Very
good!" These people are called reformists; but their inner intention was
to maintain the caste system." (NH-LOI, Disc:7)
And in this next section Baba furthermore show the hypocritical nature
of such type of "high-sounding" leaders.
Baba says, "Had they really wanted to remove caste discrimination, they
would have declared, 'The cause of this untouchability is the caste
system. Because of the caste system, discriminations have emerged
between high and low, touchable and untouchable, one caste and another.
So let us first of all break the bondage of caste!' If they had had the
courage to proclaim this directly, they would have become
revolutionaries. But they lacked such boldness, and thus they did
enormous harm to humanity." (NH-LOI, Disc:7)
So all such models which dig social divisions by maintaining caste &
racial differences are nothing but a big zero for the humanity. It leads
to intolerance, hatred, prejudice, arguments, feuds, and the spilling of
blood.
BABA HAS GIVEN THE SOLUTION
That is why in AM, our neo-humanistic model rejects all such crude
social distinctions. In our revolutionary marriage system and in our
social outlook there is no white and black, there is no Brahmin and
Harijan, there is no Basque and French, there is no elite and peon etc.
All those differences get dissolved-- both on paper and in the mind.
There is only human, human, and human.
THE GOLDEN REALITY OF OUR AM APPROACH
Many in the society look around and see the differences and feel a big
headache. But they think anyway, by hook or by crook, we have to learn
to live together. Otherwise each day there will be chaos. This is the
approach some leaders and some reformists adopt. But this type of thing
will not bear any fruit. Rather it will invite disaster.
To bring true social harmony, that desire and love for humanity must
exist deep inside the mind. And that is how it is in our Marga.
Because, as we know unity in the social sphere cannot develop without a
proper spiritual approach. That is why in our neo-humanism we do not
just proclaim that there are no social differences, but in our heart we
feel that all are one. We internally believe that are all the divine
children of Parama Purusa.
In that case there is no disgust in the mind when one sees the
differences. Rather there is love and appreciation. Because the
neo-humanistic mind rejoices in all the varied expressions of Parama
Purusa and openly accepts everyone as their own.
That is why one margii can be surrounded by 5 non-margiis of different
ethnic backgrounds, but that margii will not feel any mental tension or
problem. Rather he will think that, 'I have been blessed by Parama
Purusa to have so many brothers and sisters and I have been born to help
them all-- since we are all part of that same human family'. This is our
approach in AM.
And this is the practical difference between our neo-humanistic outlook
and those defective models adopted by various reformist leaders etc.
BABA'S BLESSING
By Baba's grace, in the near future the sweet winds of our neo-humanism
will wipe out all caste and clan distinctions and build one great
humanity built on the common bonds of love and welfare.
Baba says, "Human society is one and indivisible. But today, due to
superstition, dogmatism narrow-mindedness, separatism and all kinds of
"isms" human society is splitting into numerous parts. Against this
background, in order to build the human society it is necessary to adopt
the path of synthesis, which originates from the psychology of service
and welfare...You should remember it is not the barrel of a gun but the
spiritual force of human beings that is the real source of power.
...[Be] dedicated to the service and welfare of one and all. You should
immediately build a one and indivisible human society without further
delay." (AFPS-8, 'Service Psychology and Group Psychology')
Namaskar,
Parashram
Note 1: PRESENT DAY GROUPISM IS A SLUR ON ANANDA MARGA
All the groupism going on now in AMPS, such as H, B, EC, NIA etc, these
agenda-filled factions are nothing but a deep scar on our Marga. They
are an open wound that is oozing puss and stench. When we ourselves are
drowned in groupism then what do we have to offer the greater humanity.
That is why we must quickly resolve our own clan and clash battles,
thereby becoming that neat and clean example for the whole humanity.
This is our duty right now. And certainly we are going to get success.
Note 2: ONLY AM HAS THE ANSWER
With our spiritually based, neo-humanistic approach, only our Marga can
spread the seeds of universal humanistic feeling throughout the society.
Baba says, "All the beings of this universe are the kith and kin of one
another. No one is despicable. All are equally respectable and entitled
to equal love and affection. No problem is to be ignored as an
individual or group affair. Every problem is to be considered as the
collective problem of universal humanity and is to be resolved
collectively and resolved it must be. Let it be the vocal panorama of
the newer world of today - the continuous musical notes behind the
movement of Neohumanism." (A'nanda Va'nii #58)
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Saffron Robe
Baba says, "Only using a saffron costume does not make a man a sa'dhu.
Sa'dhu is the inner sa'dhu. You should be sa'dhu internally. You may or
may not use any external saffron costume." (AV-2, p.88) Patna, 27th
September, 1978
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