== BABA IS WITH US - TYME DU'R NAO GO ==
Namaskar,
As we think more deeply about the growing organisational problems with
the various groups and the detrimental effect they are having on our Marg
family and the implementation of Baba's Ideology, then a number of
thoughts come to mind.
While reading this letter just keep this in mind - that Baba always remains
in your heart - that is the whole idea of this posting.
WITH THE PARENTS GONE, CHILDREN QUARREL
In day to day family life it is commonly seen that when the parents are
away, then the children will quarrel. But if the parents are home then
those same children tend not to quarrel. And we can see how this relates
with the situation of the various groupist Dadas-- specifically how such
Workers have started arguing, beating, and even killing one another. These
horrible things are happening, in part, because certain top Dadas created
Mahaprayan and they follow the dogma that Baba is gone.
Of course, every true bhakta and every sincere disciple of Lord Shrii
Shrii Anandamurti knows in their heart and mind that Baba remains in
our heart always - sweetly watching over our every thought, breath,
and word.
In their self-styled way some Central Dadas really think that Baba is
gone. Such is the effect of their negative theory of Mahaprayan.
And they started selfishly justifying that, 'Since Baba is gone,
then I am free. I can do whatever I like because He is not there watching
me. So whatever I do, nobody will scold me-- nobody will care'.
This is the dogmatic outlook of some top Dadas - whereas most acaryas
and margiis never think like this. We know that Baba remains in the
heart.
Baba says, "Parama'tma' is seated in your heart." (SS-19)
THE RESULT OF THE NEGATIVE THEORY
Now, in result, we see all the infighting and negativity and destruction
amongst top Dadas. Then it becomes clear how the negative Mahaprayan
theory is giving its venomous yield and creating huge problems all around.
The main idea is that when the misguided thought comes in the mind and one
starts thinking that Parama Purusa is "gone", then all sorts of negativity
floats to the surface. So due to the defective outlook associated with
Mahaprayan, i.e. thinking that Baba is gone, then all sorts of serious
problems have begun to manifest and multiply day after day in our AMPS.
IN TRUTH - BABA IS NEARER THAN NEAR
When I consulted with my Didi then she told me to think in this way.
Those who follow Mahaprayan, in their misguided approach they think that
Baba has gone to some far distant nebulae-- never to be seen again. And if
one thinks He is gone somewhere in the distant heaven, than He remains
infinitely far away. And He will continue to remain far, far away.
Baba says, "Du'r'a't sudure: if people think that Parama Purus'a is far
from them, then He is very, very far. Du'ra means far and sudu'ra means so
far that the human mind cannot even imagine it." (SS-11, p. 65)
And the next category is when people begin to think that Parama Purusa is
close by, or near. Baba says, "antike means near". In this case aspirants
think that Parama Purusa is only ten feet away and then they realise that
He is only one foot away, sitting right next to them. So in this way they
feel that Parama Purusa is nearer than they thought.
And in the top category, those blessed devotees feel that Parama Purusa is
their closest and most Dear Entity. That He is always living along with
them, in the inner recesses of their mind and heart.
About them Baba says, "Tadiha'ntike ca, iha'ntike means so near, so close"
that it cannot be measured. Those devotees feel "that Parama Purusa is
hidden in their very 'I' feeling." (SS-11)
So such devotees who think Parama Purusa is very close, then for them He
becomes immeasurably close. Closer than one can fathom. And ultimately they
become one with Him.
For these devotees then there is no question of unnecessarily creating
difficulties, or creating divisions, or being cruel to one another just to
reach a selfish aim. These devotees intuitively feel that Baba is along
with them, and that He is seeing all the things, witnessing their every
thought and action. So those devotees never act against His wishes.
For all these reasons we can easily conclude that all the problems going on
between the various groups have been and are being created by their false
vision.
Now is the time then for us to seriously think how the Mahaprayan theory
causes and continues to cause a lot of terrible damage to our family and
the progress of Baba's mission.
BABA IS WITHIN
About this Didi told me: At this critical juncture in the movement of our
Ananda Marga, I would like to urge everybody to be careful and start
thinking day by day, moment by moment, that Baba is with us residing in our
hearts and minds. This very message that Parama Purusa is "not elsewhere,
but resides within", Baba repeats this message time and time again. And it
is this ideation that will bring the solution of peace, tranquility, and
amity within our family as we continue to grow and move together as one.
United in Baba.
So those spirited people guide who others along the path of devotion are
the well-wishers of society-- they are the sadvipras. Whereas those who
selfishly misguide innocent people onto the path of degeneration and
encourage negative practices like Mahaprayan, such persons are the enemies
of humanity.
Baba says, "If people can properly ideate on Parama Purus'a, they will
realise Brahma. On imbibing cosmic ideation all kinds of ailments will be
cured...Those who will assist in this human progress are the sadvipras.
Those who are trying to obstruct human progress are veritable demons in
human form (Ra'ks'asa)."
STAND STRONG AGAINST THE ENEMIES OF HUMANITY
Baba further directs us that we are to take strong action against those
negative persons who spread poison in the society.
Baba says, "Not only will human beings have to strengthen the hand of the
sadvipras to facilitate smooth social progress, they will also have to
remain ever-vigilant against these demons in human form and wage a constant
war against them. There should not be any hesitation." (PNS-8, p. 19)
So those following the dogma of Mahaprayan, they are creating problems in
the society. So this is not the way.
BABA YOU ARE ALONG WITH US IN OUR HEARTS
Rather, from now onwards, everyone should join together and sing the song,
"Tumi du'ra nao go, Tumi du'ra nao, Tumi du'ra nao" (P.S. 730)
Meaning: Oh Baba, You are not far, You are not far, You are not far.
Because You always remain along with us and reside in our hearts...
And by resonating our voices, our hearts, our minds to this tune all, the
problems will fade into dust.
BABA'S BLESSING
The sense is if you see today's problems then here is the solution. To
understand this, only one needs to feel that Baba is with them.
Baba says, "The fundamental essence of humanity is that all have come from
the same source, and that is Parama Purus'a. Hence no artificial
distinctions should be recognised among human beings. To recognise such
distinctions means to impair the underlying unity of human beings, to act
against the cosmic will-- to act like a demon in human form. Such demons
should have no place in human society." (SS-11)
Baba furthermore continues,
"To help all human beings bound by the cosmic bonds of fraternity and
sorority to move towards the Supreme Goal and not allow anyone to lag
behind-- here lies the supreme fulfillment of human life...And if they fail
to do so, then they do not deserve to be called human beings." (SS-11)
Sisterly yours,
Kamala'
Note 1: Those blessed souls who follow the path of devotion, they always
feel inseparably linked with Parama Purusa.
Baba says, "Those who have eyes to see, see that Parama Purus'a is in the
core of their hearts; He is within the very existence of each and every
entity." (PNS-17)
Note 2: Here Baba advises all His devotees to seek HIM within
BABA says, "Seek Him within with earnest zeal, with sincerity and love.
Then that glittering Entity will emerge within your heart with Its Supreme
Effulgence." (AVM-2)
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For those who are soon-to-be mother:
Parama Purusa BABA says, "Foods which are highly acidic, such as acidic
citrus fruits, overripe pineapples, overripe jam, cottonseed flour and
spicy pickles, should be carefully avoided as they may harm the fetus."
(SC-20)
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