== HUMAN BABY IN MONKEY'S CARE ==
Namaskar
In Nama'mi Krs'n'a' Sundaram while talking about Lord Krsna's gifts to
humanity Baba has also explained a little about Lord Shiva's contribution.
And there Baba says that at the time of Lord Shiva society was very primitive. People
were not even aware about the common basics of life. To address this, Lord
Shiva organised the society in various ways. And in the field of music,
Shiva invented different ra'gas and ra'giniis, and He also gave various
systematic dances. Otherwise, prior to that, human beings were not aware
about the science of music and dance. Especially their dance was not based
on any system other than the way animals dance in their happy mood, without
any system, just haphazard.
LORD SHIVA'S TIME
So because of the contribution of Lord Shiva, common people learned about
music and they came to know what octaves are and they learned how to sing
properly. In that ancient time musical instruments were very few. During
Lord Shiva's period there was only the viina. And He created various types
of musical notes which were very difficult to play but they had very high
spiritual vibrations. The description of that music Baba has narrated in
Shabda Cayanika'.
Baba says, "When Shiva first started His musical sadhana then He had to do
it with this viin'a'...This viina is a quite simple string
instrument...Over time this viin'a' changed into different kinds of
viin'a's and viin's, the sitar, esraj, tamboura, violin, and so many
others...But Shiva had to make practically superhuman efforts with this
primitive viina'. He had to invent the scale. He had to string his
instrument very carefully to get proper sound. It was Shiva who made the
ra'gas and ra'gin'iis. He introduced soul-stirring modulation into them."
(SC-2, p. 127)
ADVENT OF SHRII SHRII ANANDAMURTIJI
And this time when Parama Purusa came as Mahasambhuti in the form of Lord
Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. He has given Prabhat Samgiita. Certainly Baba's
each and every gift is unparalleled. But Prabhat Samgiita is one of the
most unique. Because Prabhat Samgiita covers not only all the strata of
human life but it resonates within the soft core of the devotional heart of
each and every disciple of Baba.
If one reads any Baba's discourse that may give knowledge and guidance, but
it may not be able to give that type of feeling which vibrates the soft
lyre of the heart. And with that vibrated devotional heart, devotees feel
close to Parama Purus'a Baba.
BABA'S PRACTICAL APPROACH: THEORY + HOW TO DO
We all know that Samgiita has three aspects to it: (a) song, (b) dance, and
(c) music. All these three components Baba Himself taught and approved for
His Prabhat Samgiita. Just like He has taught us the kaoshikii dance for
which He has not only taught us the theoretical side but practically He
taught us how to do it also. In similar fashion all the sadhanas that He
taught, He showed us how to practice. So not only theory but practice also.
This is Baba's method.
For example when He taught Guru Puja, then He also told exactly how people
should sit, in which asana, how to position their hands, what mantra to
use, everything He taught.
MELODY AND LYRICS OF PRABHAT SAMGIITA APPROVED BY HIM
Similarly in 1982 when HE started teaching Prabhat Samgiita, Baba gave the
lyrics and its musical melody-- everything He taught. And each and every
song was performed in His presence and got approved by Him- both the lyrics
and melody.
Here the critical point is that Baba's Prabhat Samgiita is given in
different fashion. It is unlike the writing of other poets and musicians.
Because BABA Himself has given its tune / melody to go along with the
lyrics. And He has given the very strict guideline that His Prabhat
Samgiita songs should be performed only in that very fashion which He has
taught.
All this is not some oral description I am giving.
BABA'S DIVINE PROCLAMATION
Each and every Prabhat Samgiita cassette prior to 1990 and each and every
Prabhat Samgiita book carry this special instruction in the beginning. This
following instruction has been given in relation with PS and what way it
will be sung.
For example in my pre-1990 Prabhat Samgiita book in the preface it says,
"The author Himself has given the tunes, the songs must be sung to these
tunes".
So this above Baba's instruction is very clear. Here the singer does not
have any freedom of changing the tune and melody of Prabhat Samgiita. Those
who love Prabhat Samgiita and those who have love for Baba must have to
follow Baba's strict guideline of singing of Prabhat Samgiita. Only in that
way will they be benefited*. Going off the track they will not get
benefited and possibility is there to get harmed.
PRABHAT SAMGIITA HAS GOTTEN NEGATIVELY PROJECTED
Unfortunately in our AMPS many things are not moving in the proper
direction. As in our individuals lives, spirituality is the most important
of the three stratas. Similarly in addition to the various problems in the
organisation on the physical and psychic planes, now also there is this
problem of Prabhat Samgiita. So I feel this is the most critical one.
Recently what I have seen, that some Margiis are going off the track in
their singing of Prabhat Samgiita. Because of pseudo-culture like disco
music, reggae, rock n' roll, these things have polluted the atmosphere. So,
many simple innocent margiis are unaware that Prabhat Samgiita should not
be sung in those negative filmy style tunes.
But when we see critically at how all this is happening, then we will reach
to the conclusion that sister Jyotsna is moving around Berlin and NY
sectors with invitations in different units to perform and teach Prabhat
Samgiita.
Some of the Prabhat Samgiita cd's prepared by her I have along with me.
After listening many times and comparing with Baba's original songs and
melody, it is quite clear that the Prabhat Samgiita songs sung by Jyotsna,
the melody for those songs are not according to Baba's direction.
It should then be understood that just like any song where the melody is
based on crude rhythm then it leads to degeneration and invites negative
microvita. It can happen even if the lyrics are proper and the melody is
crude. Because according to the rhythm and melody, the mind and inferences
get motivated. That is why if from some distance any person listens to the
melody of disco / reggae / rock 'n roll / Huuuu Haaaaa Huuu Haaaa, then
crude vibrations generate in the mind. And then the mind will become a
fertile place of crude microvita. So one such example Baba is giving below.
He has given that if one sings 'ra, ra, ra, ra, let us dance and go to
hell', then it will lead the mind towards degeneration. Same way Jyotsna is
singing Prabhat Samgiita which is not based on the correct style which Baba
guided. Surely then the outcome will not be positive.
Please read below what happens after engaging oneself in singing crude
melodies.
Baba says, "If someone makes a sound like 'ra, ra, ra -- cha, cha, cha' or
if someone sings, 'Follow my song! Let us sing and dance our way to hell',
these are sound inferences, but they carry a very crude idea." (MVNS, p. 94)
NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE MELODY
The central idea is that when Baba has given the proper melody then nobody
has the right to ruin those things and change the melody. I think that
sister Jyotsna, maybe because of her innocence, she is not obeying those
things but negative microvita is not going to spare innocence.
Here I am not accusing any individual or party, I want to highlight the
facts and figures. And with this proof anybody can easily assess the
situation and see what way Baba wants and what way HIS Prabhat Samgiita got
tainted / diluted.
Just like Indian yogis since thousands of years ago they invented the
system of yoga. And now non-margiis took those things and painted them in
their own colour, in the colour of pseudo-culture. And now such distorted
yoga is getting popular in advanced countries. But this so-called yoga of
those advanced countries has nothing to do with the proper and true yoga.
BABA'S WARNING
So when in 1979 devotees were attending Baba's General Darshan in Patna,
then one of the discourses which is probably printed in AV part 1 or 2, in
that very discourse Baba has warned everybody about the negative propaganda
of yoga.
"So now we see that yoga has been propagated in a very crude way. And true
yoga lost its charm in the eyes of those people-- it remained as some
physical exercise, nothing do to with the unification of atma and Paramatama."
In similar way, Baba warned us in relation to Prabhat Samgiita. That this
should be sung in proper style. Means in the way He taught. But some
superficial singers like Jyotsna are ruining the things. So it is my
request to all Margii brothers and sisters that please look into the
matter. Compare her songs with the original Prabhat Samgiita which you may
have from your collection of pre 1990 stage. And by comparing you will
reach the conclusion that her songs are distorted versions. So in the name
of teaching Prabhat Samgiita and doing pracar, what is actually going on is
misleading.
I do not have any malice against Jyotsna. But when the question of
ideological concern comes then it is everyone's common concern not to allow
Baba's things to go astray. And we all know that practicing a negative
teaching is more detrimental than not getting taught that idea at all.
STORY: NEGATIVE LEARNING IS MORE DETRIMENTAL THAN NOT LEARNING
To make this point clear here is one story. There were 2 students of music
who reached to one professional musician. And after getting interviewed by
the music teacher, one student was asked to pay 500 dollars per month and
and the other student was asked to pay 250 dollars per month.
Since they were friends, both students raised the question to the
teaching: 'Sir for the same class why are there 2 different tuition fees?'.
Then the teacher replied that, 'One student has some negative knowledge about
playing guitar. Because they learned those bad habits from one sloppy,
incompetent teacher'.
The teacher continued, 'So first my duty is to give some more extra time to
that student and watch him practice. That is why he has to pay extra
tuition fees. Because I have to ensure that he undoes those negative
habits. And that is not an easy job. But when that student outgrows his
negative habits and false knowledge about guitar that he acquired in the
past then he will be at the normal rate'. The teacher further clarified
that the 250 extra dollars is for wiping away his negative memory about
those wrong teachings about guitar. And then when the memory will be clear
then he will learn in proper way at the normal tuition rate of 250 dollars'.
So this above story is not only related with musicians; but it can be with
anyone. Just like some nursery students when they start learning the
language if they had previously learned certain letters of the alphabet in
the wrong way, then they do not like to forget that and then it is very
difficult to teach them.
WHAT RESULTS FROM WRONG LEARNING
So not knowing Prabhat Samgiita is something which is not as bad as having
learning incorrectly. If one learns incorrectly then many negative things
can happen.
(1) They will sing in their regular misguided way and they will not be
benefited.
(2) They will teach others those negative teachings and by that way those
negative teachings will multiply. Just like how in India they think that
Lord Shiva is a hashish smoker, and this Indian negative teaching got
multiplied. This pracar went to one and all, around the globe. And now it
is not easy to wipe away.
I am hopeful that now entire Margii society all around the globe is more
and more alert to save Baba's legacy. with this view I am putting forth
this letter for your consideration.
Namaskar,
Jagadiish
NOTE 1: MUST BE DONE ACCORDING TO SYSTEM
Here Baba is giving one very good guideline about the importance playing
the music according to the proper system. And that only in this way will
one be benefited.
Baba says, "The ra'gas and ra'giniis were created. There is no scope for
any deviation this way or that. On this basis Sada'Shiva developed the
science of musical notes, svara sha'stra or svarodaya, or shabda sha'stra.
Due to the strict rules as outlined in the svara sha'stra, there is not
room for any deviation at the time of singing. If any deviation is
attempted one will have to break the established rules...Indo-Aryan music
is based on a system, a rhythm; there is no room for any mistake, no scope
for deviation." (APH, p. 359)
Thus the sanctity of Prabhat Samgiita must also be maintained.
NOTE 2: SISTER J'S MISGUIDED HANDLING OF PRABHAT SAMGIITA
In all of Jyotsna's CD's, her dealing and approach towards Prabhat Samgiita
is totally against Baba's system. Means what she is doing is way off the
mark-- negative.
For example on her CD titled, 'Dancing Divinity, Jyotsna blatantly
overlooks and ruins the sanctity of Guru's guidelines and compositions.
In particular just see Jyotsna's misguided rendition of PS #138-- A'mi
jedike ta'ka'i hera o ru'p keval. In her adulterated versions Jyotsna
breaks all of Baba's rules by changing the melody, adding crazy sounds and
words, and so many things.
In that song (138) Jyotsna wrongly introduces her own made-up words that
have absolutely no sense at all.
For instance throughout the song Jyotsna crazily cries out:
Yaaaa-heeeeee, yaaaaa-heeeee, yaaaaaaa-heeeeeee...
Yaaaa-heeeeee, yaaaaa-heeeee, yaaaaaaa-heeeeeee...
Yaaaa-heeeeee, yaaaaa-heeeee, yaaaaaaa-heeeeeee etc
Jyotsna does this yelling of this crude sound in quick succession througout
the song. So this newly-created tamasik sound by her was placed there and
sung in the Prabhat Samgiita in order to make it crude. This was her
intention-- to make it crude like typical negative western pop tunes.
Indeed it is embarrassing to listen to Jyotsna cry out like this on her CD.
And it is a tragedy to Baba's holy Prabhat Samgiita.
...But non only that on that same CD Jyotsna terribly ruins another Prabhat
Samgiita as well. Here I am talking about Prabhat Samgiita song #66, "Rum
jhum, rum jhum nu'pur ba'yaye..."
Jyotsna's crude rendition is done using the tune of some hotel cabaret
dance music. That means instead of following Baba's divine tune, Jyotsna
negatively inserted a degenerated melody line that is common used in
prostitution halls. This is the common fact. Newer people may not recognise
and think I am stretching it. But so many senior margiis are appalled by
Jyotsna's negative dealing. Because it is so disgraceful she switched the
tune like that.
So every Prabhat Samgiita song which Jyotsna sang on that CD is infested
with her negative adaptation. And not only this CD but all her CD's are
like that. Her CD titled-- Crimson Blossom-- is one raucous display of how
to ruin Baba's Prabhat Samgiita.
To read about that visit:
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2004/09/painted-in-sensual-lesbian-colour.html
NOTE 3: THE FRAUDULENT FOURSOME
All told there is a crew of 4 core members involved in this negative
campaign. To make their money at any cost. Chiefly responsible are Inner
Song led by Kamala (formerly of NY now in SUVA) and Narada (Suva). Their
main relation with Ananda Marga is as a money-making venture. Both of a
long history in this and now it is going on full-fledge with the
profiteering done by Inner Song for their personal bank account. For that
reason they encourage and propagandize about Jyotsna's so-called legendary
status in order that they can make money. And their partner in all of this
is Cirasmita (NY) as she runs Inner Song in that sector plus Cirasmita is
engaged at times in puffing up Jyotsna's image and invites her to be that
main attraction at the Prabhat Samgiita retreat in NY. And in all of this
hype, Jyotsna plays the part "so well". She walks around retreats as if she
is some Prabhat Samgiita goddess. She stands by the booth selling her CD
and autographs (signs) people's copy as if she is an established star and
great singer when all along she is actually ruining Prabhat Samgiita. So
this is the unfortunate scene and the main culprits are the foursome of
Jyotsna, Cirasmita, Kamala & Narada.
For years and years it has been like this, if there has been some
improvement of late, please do share - that will be wonderful news.
Aside: You might be aware that Jyotsna's personal preferences and dealing
are quite questionable and against Baba's viewpoint.
NOTE 4: IMPORTANT QUOTATION BY REVERED BABA
Please read this following explanation by Baba as it relates to this whole
entire posting.
Baba says, "The world of music today is like a person without a proper guru
or proper training. People want to show they can play without having paid
their dues. They are selling themselves for gold without realizing that the
real value of music is being lost thereby. Gold is becoming even cheaper
than glass. Whenever a ra'gin'ii is a little difficult they only show that
they can play the notes without going deep into the music." (SC-2 p. 129)
Note 5: HUMAN BABY IN MONKEY'S CARE
Just as when a monkey abducts a human baby and drags that infant throughout
the forest jumping from branch to branch. By that way the human baby gets
completely affected. In the same way Prabhat Samgiita has been grabbed up
by some greedy person who is hankering for money and fame.
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Advent of Mahasambhutis
Baba says, "Lord Krsna came about 3500 years ago, when the war of the
Mahabharata took place. People's individual qualities then had not taken a
collective shape. People did not know the art of living collectively...they
fought among themselves because they had no collective sense. Lord Krsna
thought that if He combined all there would be collective spirit in the
true sense of the term. Then alone all human faculties would get expanded.
He tried to make people understand, but they did not understand, because
there was no collective spirit in them...to synthesize them all Lord Krsna
was born."
"Lord Krsna wanted to bring about a social synthesis, the seed of which was
sown by Lord Shiva." (Disc MHB, p.6-7)
Note: In the same way Baba advented to form one synthetic human society.
But unfortunately, groupist leader in H, B, & NIA are doing just the
opposite. They are engaged to balkanize and disintegrate it. But what Baba
has planned, i.e. to form one human society, that is going to happen.
Because it is His wish.
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