From: "Liila / Leslie"
To: am-global@earthlink.net
Subject: The Dogma Started by Cowards & Opportunistic Intellectual
Date: Sun, Feb 10 2013 22:34:56 (00:00)
Baba
This entire email is composed of 3 parts:
(1) Prabhat Samgiita #1272;
(2) Posting: The Dogma Started By Coward And Opportunistic Intellectuals
(3) Trailer Quote: Everyone Is Interdependent.
Each section is demarcated by asterisks (*).
Baba
Intro to PS: In this song the devotee is innocently sharing his inner heart feeling about that most loving Entity, Parama Purusa. Yet, unbeknownst to him, the very Personality whom the devotee is communicating with is none other than Parama Purusa Himself. So that is the unique aspect of this song.
"A'ma'r gopan kathá jene niyeche" (PS 1272)
Purport:
My Parama Purusa is my most close and most dear; He is surrounding me in all the ways; I remain under His eternal shelter. He understands all the vibrations of my mind, all the feelings of my heart - all my secret tales. He knows me inside and out; He is aware about everything. He understands the pain and longing of my heart; He knows what is good for me and what is bad for me; what is for my welfare; and, what I should and should not do. All these things He understands well. Parama Purusa is my everything. My entire existence is within His mind. Everything is at His fingertips. He knows everything about me.
Whatever I try hide to from Him cannot remain hidden - ever; everything gets exposed. He is well aware about my secret tales. Whatever I think, He knows. Nothing can be hidden from Him. Everything is within His reach. He brings everything into the light of His awareness.
He resides in the depths of my heart. He saturates my soul with the sweetness of His mind. By remaining there, my whole being gets saturated by His divine presence. So He is my most dear One. In my inner-heart and inner-mind He whispers sweet, loving words into my ears.
Parama Purusa is living in my heart and He knows everything. Indeed He is more aware about my whole existence than I am myself. And He eternally guides me and keeps me under His loving care and shelter. In that way I am moving - I feel so blessed. I don't wat anything but Him and Him alone...
**** End of Prabhat Samgiita and start of the first letter ****
One dogma has been started by certain individuals and that dogma must be removed from our Ananda Marga society.
As we have seen in the past that when Sanskrit names were introduced into our Ananda Marga society, then in the beginning many were feeling uncomfortable or reluctant to use their Sanskrit names in public. And some still today in their day to day worldly dealings do not like to use their Sanskrit name.
I think all this happened because of a weakness of the mind and lack of proper moral strength.
In His DMC discourse, Baba explains that those who suffer from such a weakness of mind due to materialism or other
negative philosophies get such psychic complexes.
Baba says, "Those who are reared in the cradle of materialistic ideologies, feel shy or ashamed at first to sit in meditation in the presence of others." (1)
Likewise, those who do not like to use their own Sanskrit name are not doing something great or praiseworthy etc. Rather their faulty manner is the expression of a weak mind. It is clear by Baba's above guideline.
Pseudo-culture is such a prevalent thing, and using one's non-Sanskrit name is a "gift" of pseudo-culture. In current times pseudo-culture permeates nearly every aspect of life, so sometimes it is hard to recognize it.
Also, 40-50 years ago in various countries, meditation or yoga asanas were looked upon as something very negative, like witchcraft. The general people were scared to practice - or at the very least embarrassed. But with the efforts of courageous people it became common and now yoga is well respected - indeed it is the latest rage; everyone is doing it. And all capitalist companies show people doing meditation in their advertisements. Similarly if we start using 'Shrii' before the name, then without any delay, it will become common and well-respected.
Just like we are follow many Sanskrit terms in our general talking style, and we are using those as we have become habituated to them. Such as the term jagrti, we do not call it a temple, mosque or church. Likewise we use the term Dharmacakra; we do not call it prayer or namaj or yajina.
And, we do not call AM a religion, rather we use the word dharma. Also we use 'namaskar' and not "Hi" or "hello" or namaste or Salaam Vale Kum. Or Ram Ram. Rather we use namaskar as our salutation--with folded hands not shaking hands.
All these dharmic approaches have been incorporated into our Ananda Marga way of life.
Similarly it is our duty as Ananda Margiis to not fall prey to pseudo-culture. The whole society is waiting for our guideline. Baba has given everything. Our duty is to first practice in our life, and then help to guide others and bring them in the proper path. Due to a lack of proper guidelines and due to faulty theories the whole society is moving in a confused state, misguided direction. We should not allow this to continue-- nor introduce any negative ways.
Likewise, respect and reverence to Guru is not very common in present crude society. That's why certain cowardly and opportunistic intellectuals don't like to give reverence to Guru in their writing. They fail to preface Baba's name with Shrii etc. Just in casual way, they refer to Baba as "P.R. Sarkar". That is highly disrespectful.
In His 'Exploitation and Pseudo-Culture' chapter of Neo-Humanism, Baba explains that via the medium of theatre & cinema, rich people impose their low and degraded styles of art and dance on other societies. And because of their inferiority complex, innocent people start copying that and fall into pseudo-culture. Unfortunately they adopt it quickly. And even worse is that they feel honored. It is such a pity that they leave their beautiful customs and culture and adopt pseudo-culture and feel glorified by that. This problem is rampant these days.
This very stage is very detrimental. Those whose backbone is broken by the heavy weight of pseudo-culture are a burden and cannot do anything.
Baba says, "If their cultural backbone is broken, then all their struggles will end in nothing--like offering clarified butter to a sacrificial fire which has been reduced to ashes. If one's spine is shattered, it is impossible to hold one's head erect. Can those whose necks and backs are crushed under the weight of pseudo-culture, be expected to hold their heads high in any sphere of life?" (2)
Unfortunately some in our Ananda Marga have fallen into this position.
Here we should remember that Baba has taught us that in our Ananda Marga culture we are to use 'Shrii' before the name. This is the given system.
Unfortunately, some of are obsessed with various dogma and with that psychic disease they don't want to leave that tradition which is going on in outdated local social ethics. Because of this, in a growing number of countries, usually a few people don't understand the value of the term "Shrii" writing before the name.
The divine and auspicious advent of Taraka Brahma onto the planet is one holy and magnificent event. In the entire world population, only Ananda Margiis are aware about His great arrival. As His disciples, we are then responsible for referring to Baba in the proper way - using the proper name according to our Ananda Marga system. And by this approach the entire globe will learn correctly what to do.
When anybody opens the book of our Prout series, they see Baba's photo. If one looks carefully at that photo, they will notice Baba's signature is witten in Bengali. In His own writing, it is clearly written: "Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar". This is Baba's pristine example. By this way, anyone can understand that Baba is the writer, and His full name is Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. Not just 'P.R. Sarkar'.
Unfortunately, some cowards intellectuals do not ahere to Baba's system.
As we know our Baba - Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji - is not only Bhagawan, but furthermore He is Taraka Brahma.
While explaining the term Bhagawan, Baba has told that the Personality who has bhaga is called Bhagawan. And the term Bhaga means the collection of six attributes. These attributes are: (1) Aeshvara, (2) Viryam, (3) Yasa, (4) Shrii, (5) Jinanam, and (6) Vairagya. In 'Jaeva Dharma and Bhagavata Dharma' reveals this fact.
Baba says, "The meaning of the word Bhaga is 'Aeshvarayamca samagram viiryamca yashasah shriyah Jinana-vaergyamca sanaam bhagaiti smrta'. Bhaga is the collection of six attributes." (3)
We can see then that bhaga is just the collection of six attributes or qualities. And one of the qualities is 'Shrii'. Indeed, 'Shrii' is the 4th attribution of the Lord. And the meaning of Shrii is "attraction" or "charm".
That is why we have always seen that Baba uses the term 'Shrii' before His name. Two times. While writing His name He writes Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, not just Anandamurtiji or Shrii Anandamurtiji. He prefers Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. Or double 'Shrii' before His name.
And it is our duty as disciples to follow His guideline - to follow Baba's example.
Thus we must emulate His given system and use the preface Baba's names with 'Shrii": Such as Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji or Shrii PR Sarkar, whichever is needed.
The mention of Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar without putting "Shrii" in front is most disrespect to our Guru Baba, who is Taraka Brahma. And the mention of Anandamurti without using the preface "Shrii Shrii" is equally disrespectful, and an equal blunder.
Some persons may be imagining this is just a "small thing". For those who may be thinking in this misguided fashion, please consider these following examples:
Suppose, for instance, if one is walking in a dry, dirty area, and gets covered with dust. That may not be bothersome to the person. But if one tiny grain of dust gets in the eye. Then it will be a big problem. So something small may create chaos. Depending upon how critical it is.
Suppose someone puts their shoes on their head instead of on their feet. It may seem like a small mistake, but it will create a big problem.
Suppose a person tries to walk upside down, with their head on the ground. This may seem like a simple thing, but it will create huge difficulties.
Or suppose if someone cuts off their nose. The nose may be something small, but cutting off the nose will derange their entire face.
So by these above examples it becomes clear that "small things" can create huge errors and much harm. And as such one can hardly call those things as small, inconsequential errors. Rather they become serious problems which need to be addressed and corrected.
Now let's apply this to Baba's appellation.
Two of the seven 'Secrets of Success' are:
(1) Shraddha' (deep reverence for the Goal (Ista); and
(2) Guru Puja, (respectful offering and surrender to the Guru).
So these are two of the Secrets of Success which Baba Himself highlights in so many discourses. So see then how essential it is to have deep reverence for the Guru. And to express that properly. And in Ananda Marga that is our way - to give maximum regard to BABA, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, the Granter of salvation.
So consider that something supposedly small like putting "Shrii" before Baba's name, it has tremendous importance. And not doing so creates huge negativity by its being most extremely disrespectful to that divine Entity.
In all spheres of life people give maximum reverence and high regard to those whom they revere.
For example when the pope or Dalai Lama are introduced then words like "his high holiness", "revered one", and "divine being" are used. Their followers will always do like this.
The devotees of Ramakrsna, Yogananda and Vivekananda always use Swamiji or Thakur and then they close with Paramahansa. These titles show great respect and reverence.
Likewise the laukik name of Nima'i is not so impressive sounding that is why followers refer to their saint as Caetanya Mahaprabhu.
Even when worldly leaders are introduced, then always proper due reference is given. They are known as "Mr President", or "Mrs Prime Minister", or whatever their respected title may be.
Hence it is quite common to publicly revere leaders - whether they be a leader of a church, state, or mission.
By this way, the rest of the world knows that that person is a respected one. People may or may not be catholic, but because those catholics revere the pope up to the sky, then everyone on this earth feels that the pope is someone of great stature and import. Same is the case with the Dalai Lama, Ramakrsna, and the leaders of various countries.
In contrast, if their own followers do not give them reverence on the public stage, then the rest of the world will automatically think that that so-called leader is not so great - rather he is just a second rate individual, or worse than that.
Hence, it is extremely important for one to give great reverence to those whom they revere.
Unfortunately some of our most "prolific" writers in AM nowadays have fallen into the extremely negative habit of just writing 'PR Sarkar'-- and in some cases they just write 'Sarkar'. By quickly surveying the books, articles, and emails of "writers" then we can see this unfortunate form of expression.
Not only that, such WT writers and publishers in Ananda Marga who write about Baba refer to themselves as Ac Abc-Ananda Avt, yet when publice refer to Baba they write "PR Sarkar" or just "Sarkar". Such Wts are shameless. They are keen to honour themselves and quick to dishonour Baba.
And overall this has a negative effect across the entire society.
Because then non-margii writers adopt this same ungainly approach and they just write 'PR Sarkar'. Whereas if such mundane writers were aware that our "top" writers and margiis always respectfully refer to Revered Baba as 'Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar' or 'Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji' then they would get a good teaching and follow our example.
It is just like how mundane or non-British reporters always refer to Queen Elizabeth using the title "Queen", and they always refer to Prince Charles using the reference of 'Prince'. Never do they just write "Elizabeth" or "Liz", or "Charles" or "Charlie". And if they did then the public would object. Because everyone has become taught and trained that "Queen Elizabeth" and 'Prince Charles' are the proper ways.
Likewise, Catholics address their leader as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. The Pope's worldly name is Joseph Alois Ratzinger, but no Catholic would ever consider calling the Pope, "Joey". That would be a terrible display of disrespect. No Catholic could ever imagine doing that. Rather, they refer to him as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. And by this way they teach others to do the same. Lay people, heads of state, newspaper reporters, indeed everyone refers to the Pope in a most respectful way. All because that is the tone and address used by the Pope's chief followers, i.e. catholics.
Although we are not trying to emulate the British monarchy nor the Catholic Church etc, but this particular point is meaningful. The idea being that if we ourselves are perfectly consistent in always giving proper reference to Baba as 'Shrii PR Sarkar' or 'Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji' then people of the general society will also follow suit. It will become natural for them. And that will be the proper way to introduce non-sadhakas to Baba as well as the proper way for Ananda Margiis to refer to the social and spiritual names-- Shrii PR Sarkar & Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, respectively-- of our Revered Guru.
One related key point is that PR Sarkar could refer to Pramod Rai Sarkar, Paramatma Ram Sakar, Prabhu Rsi Sarkar or countless other names. So in addition to using Shrii, we should always employ the full form of Baba's name, i.e. Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.
Along these lines there is one famous story.
When the police came to arrest Baba, they arrived with an arrest warrant that said "PR Sarkar". Baba refused to recognise the warrant as being legitmate. He said, "That is not my name; that warrant could be for so many other people whose initials are PR." On this point, the police accepted defeat so they left without Baba and came back with a new warrant that stated Baba's complete name.
So we should always employ His full name - Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - when referencing Him in any way.
Casual and crude way of referring to Sadguru is not only objectionable but absolutely abominable. Nobody should do such sin. In the scripture it is said, "Shive rusto..." The meaning is that if Guru is displeased, then nobody can save that person. Reverence and pleasing Guru is very important. To do this, Baba taught us many things including how to address Parama Purusa, Mahasambhuti, Taraka Brahma.
To teach us Baba has given very clear example while writing the books about Shiva and Krsna. The names of these two books themselves are very honorable and respectful.
For example Lord Shiva's book is "Namah Shivaya Shantaya". And the meaning is, "Salutations to Lord Shiva who is the Ever-Tranquil Divine Entity." And similar way about Lord Krsna Baba has titled the book as "Namami Krsna Sundaram". That is, "Salutations to Lord Krsna Who is the Ever Beautiful and Charming Divine Entity".
By this way Baba has given one glorious example. And the motive was only to teach us, how we should address Guru. He does not address Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna in a casual manner.
So when we refer to Baba it should be done in the most reverential and respectful terms.
It is Baba's system that He prefers that His name should prefixed with Shrii. That's why He signs in this way. As His disciples we should address Him in the way in which He prefers most.
"Shrii: That special quality which attracts everyone in one direction, the “one” of that attractive power, is said to have shrii. It is also called shriipati (tirupati). In other words, shrii means “the power of attraction” or “charm” or “fascination”." (4)
"Shrii: Sha is the acoustic root of rajoguńa [the mutative principle] and the ra of energy. When people plunge headlong into the field of action with all the rajas [mutative force] at their disposal, and backed by this stored-up energy take to karma yoga, that is, when they take up the challenge with all the inherent force and vigour of their personality, we say that sha and ra are well-blended in them. So sha + ra = shra. The word is in the feminine gender, so it becomes shrii when suffixed by uniiś. Shrii means the power of attraction – a unique combination of mutative lustre and inner vitality. All human beings covet this rare quality, shrii, so even those who are devoid of shrii like to prefix their names with shrii." (5)
"Next is ra, which is the acoustic root of energy. We have spoken earlier about energy. In Sanskrit, indra means energy – for example, light, sound, electricity. Where sha, that is, the rajoguńii vrtti [propensity], and ra, that is, energy, are both present, success is assured. Many may have a mind to do something, but do not have the requisite capability to do so. The desire is there, but no effective skill. Obviously, ra is absent here. Where both sha and ra are present we get shra, and adding the feminine uniiśa gives shrii." (6)
"You must have seen objects that instantly draw your attention. That means the particular object has an attractive force within it. There are some people who are not particularly learned or intelligent; nor are they adept at public speaking; but they are very good conversationalists. People gather round them eagerly to enjoy their pleasantries. That too is a kind of shrii. There are people who are not conversant with the intricacies of music, but they sing so melodiously that others rush to listen to them. That is the person's musical shrii. Hence that singer may be honoured with the title giitáshrii. One who possesses this quality of shrii, this charm, this fascinating faculty, is said to have the fourth quality of bhaga." (7)
"One of the names of Parama Puruśa is Shriinivása. Here the Saḿskrta word shrii means “the most charming personality.” The word shrii is derived from sha + ra + uniiś. Sha is the acoustic root of the mutative principle and ra is the acoustic root of energy. With the help of these two things, sha plus ra, human beings are moving, dancing, speaking and doing so many things. Obviously they need sha and ra very much. The supreme abode of this shrii is Parama Puruśa: hence He is affectionately called Shriinivása. To Him only all the living beings will return, either today or tomorrow. That is the supreme abode of bliss, the supreme culminating point – ánandadháma...parágati." (8)
Namaskar,
In Him,
Liila
REFERENCES
1. Subhasita Samgraha- 3, p.86
2. NH-LOI
3. SS part 21
4. Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 8
5. Namámi Krśńasundaram, Disc: 24, Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 8
6. Discourses on Krsna & the Giita, The Significance of the Word “Bhagaván”, Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 8
7. Discourses on Krsna & the Giita, The Significance of the Word “Bhagaván”
8. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, To Whom Do You Belong? Where Do You Come From?
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Everyone Is Interdependent
Only Fools Think Nobody Should Bother About Me
"You will hear many a vain and assuming person say, “I don’t need anyone’s help, I’m doing very well by myself. I don’t want to concern myself with anyone else’s affairs and I don’t expect anyone else to bother about mine.” Nothing could be more foolish than this statement. Medicine and nursing are necessary to cure diseases; the neighbours’ help is needed to cremate a dead body; and for the regular supply of food and cloth the cooperation of farmers and spinners is essential. Remember, no created being in this universe is independent. No one can exist alone, everyone has a supra-cosmic relationship with the whole, at times prominent, at times indistinguishable. In this scheme of mutual relationships, even the slightest mistake or discord will raise a furious furore in the universe. In this mighty creation, the brilliantly luminous sun and the tiny ant have the same existential value, having combined together to make the universal family. Similarly, in human society, the importance of a powerful and eminent person is no less than that of a disabled and dying patient. None can be ignored. The least injustice done to anyone will cause the break down of the entire social framework."
(A Few Problems Solved Part 6, The Spirit of Society)
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To: am-global@earthlink.net
Subject: The Dogma Started by Cowards & Opportunistic Intellectual
Date: Sun, Feb 10 2013 22:34:56 (00:00)
Baba
This entire email is composed of 3 parts:
(1) Prabhat Samgiita #1272;
(2) Posting: The Dogma Started By Coward And Opportunistic Intellectuals
(3) Trailer Quote: Everyone Is Interdependent.
Each section is demarcated by asterisks (*).
Baba
Intro to PS: In this song the devotee is innocently sharing his inner heart feeling about that most loving Entity, Parama Purusa. Yet, unbeknownst to him, the very Personality whom the devotee is communicating with is none other than Parama Purusa Himself. So that is the unique aspect of this song.
"A'ma'r gopan kathá jene niyeche" (PS 1272)
Purport:
My Parama Purusa is my most close and most dear; He is surrounding me in all the ways; I remain under His eternal shelter. He understands all the vibrations of my mind, all the feelings of my heart - all my secret tales. He knows me inside and out; He is aware about everything. He understands the pain and longing of my heart; He knows what is good for me and what is bad for me; what is for my welfare; and, what I should and should not do. All these things He understands well. Parama Purusa is my everything. My entire existence is within His mind. Everything is at His fingertips. He knows everything about me.
Whatever I try hide to from Him cannot remain hidden - ever; everything gets exposed. He is well aware about my secret tales. Whatever I think, He knows. Nothing can be hidden from Him. Everything is within His reach. He brings everything into the light of His awareness.
He resides in the depths of my heart. He saturates my soul with the sweetness of His mind. By remaining there, my whole being gets saturated by His divine presence. So He is my most dear One. In my inner-heart and inner-mind He whispers sweet, loving words into my ears.
Parama Purusa is living in my heart and He knows everything. Indeed He is more aware about my whole existence than I am myself. And He eternally guides me and keeps me under His loving care and shelter. In that way I am moving - I feel so blessed. I don't wat anything but Him and Him alone...
**** End of Prabhat Samgiita and start of the first letter ****
== THE DOGMA STARTED BY COWARD AND OPPORTUNIST INTELLECTUALS ==
Namaskar, One dogma has been started by certain individuals and that dogma must be removed from our Ananda Marga society.
NOT PRAISEWORTHY TO USE NON-SANSKRIT NAMES
As we have seen in the past that when Sanskrit names were introduced into our Ananda Marga society, then in the beginning many were feeling uncomfortable or reluctant to use their Sanskrit names in public. And some still today in their day to day worldly dealings do not like to use their Sanskrit name.
I think all this happened because of a weakness of the mind and lack of proper moral strength.
In His DMC discourse, Baba explains that those who suffer from such a weakness of mind due to materialism or other
negative philosophies get such psychic complexes.
Baba says, "Those who are reared in the cradle of materialistic ideologies, feel shy or ashamed at first to sit in meditation in the presence of others." (1)
Likewise, those who do not like to use their own Sanskrit name are not doing something great or praiseworthy etc. Rather their faulty manner is the expression of a weak mind. It is clear by Baba's above guideline.
Pseudo-culture is such a prevalent thing, and using one's non-Sanskrit name is a "gift" of pseudo-culture. In current times pseudo-culture permeates nearly every aspect of life, so sometimes it is hard to recognize it.
JUST A LITTLE COURAGE IS NEEDED
Also, 40-50 years ago in various countries, meditation or yoga asanas were looked upon as something very negative, like witchcraft. The general people were scared to practice - or at the very least embarrassed. But with the efforts of courageous people it became common and now yoga is well respected - indeed it is the latest rage; everyone is doing it. And all capitalist companies show people doing meditation in their advertisements. Similarly if we start using 'Shrii' before the name, then without any delay, it will become common and well-respected.
Just like we are follow many Sanskrit terms in our general talking style, and we are using those as we have become habituated to them. Such as the term jagrti, we do not call it a temple, mosque or church. Likewise we use the term Dharmacakra; we do not call it prayer or namaj or yajina.
And, we do not call AM a religion, rather we use the word dharma. Also we use 'namaskar' and not "Hi" or "hello" or namaste or Salaam Vale Kum. Or Ram Ram. Rather we use namaskar as our salutation--with folded hands not shaking hands.
All these dharmic approaches have been incorporated into our Ananda Marga way of life.
COWARDS FALL PREY TO PSEUDO-CULTURE
Similarly it is our duty as Ananda Margiis to not fall prey to pseudo-culture. The whole society is waiting for our guideline. Baba has given everything. Our duty is to first practice in our life, and then help to guide others and bring them in the proper path. Due to a lack of proper guidelines and due to faulty theories the whole society is moving in a confused state, misguided direction. We should not allow this to continue-- nor introduce any negative ways.
Likewise, respect and reverence to Guru is not very common in present crude society. That's why certain cowardly and opportunistic intellectuals don't like to give reverence to Guru in their writing. They fail to preface Baba's name with Shrii etc. Just in casual way, they refer to Baba as "P.R. Sarkar". That is highly disrespectful.
HOW PSEUDO-CULTURE GETS SPREAD; HOW DOGMAS TAKE ROOT:
RICH PEOPLE IMPOSE THEIR DEGRADED STYLES OF ART AND DANCE ON OTHER SOCIETIES
RICH PEOPLE IMPOSE THEIR DEGRADED STYLES OF ART AND DANCE ON OTHER SOCIETIES
In His 'Exploitation and Pseudo-Culture' chapter of Neo-Humanism, Baba explains that via the medium of theatre & cinema, rich people impose their low and degraded styles of art and dance on other societies. And because of their inferiority complex, innocent people start copying that and fall into pseudo-culture. Unfortunately they adopt it quickly. And even worse is that they feel honored. It is such a pity that they leave their beautiful customs and culture and adopt pseudo-culture and feel glorified by that. This problem is rampant these days.
This very stage is very detrimental. Those whose backbone is broken by the heavy weight of pseudo-culture are a burden and cannot do anything.
Baba says, "If their cultural backbone is broken, then all their struggles will end in nothing--like offering clarified butter to a sacrificial fire which has been reduced to ashes. If one's spine is shattered, it is impossible to hold one's head erect. Can those whose necks and backs are crushed under the weight of pseudo-culture, be expected to hold their heads high in any sphere of life?" (2)
Unfortunately some in our Ananda Marga have fallen into this position.
Here we should remember that Baba has taught us that in our Ananda Marga culture we are to use 'Shrii' before the name. This is the given system.
Unfortunately, some of are obsessed with various dogma and with that psychic disease they don't want to leave that tradition which is going on in outdated local social ethics. Because of this, in a growing number of countries, usually a few people don't understand the value of the term "Shrii" writing before the name.
WE ARE THEN RESPONSIBLE FOR REFERRING TO BABA IN THE PROPER WAY
The divine and auspicious advent of Taraka Brahma onto the planet is one holy and magnificent event. In the entire world population, only Ananda Margiis are aware about His great arrival. As His disciples, we are then responsible for referring to Baba in the proper way - using the proper name according to our Ananda Marga system. And by this approach the entire globe will learn correctly what to do.
When anybody opens the book of our Prout series, they see Baba's photo. If one looks carefully at that photo, they will notice Baba's signature is witten in Bengali. In His own writing, it is clearly written: "Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar". This is Baba's pristine example. By this way, anyone can understand that Baba is the writer, and His full name is Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. Not just 'P.R. Sarkar'.
Unfortunately, some cowards intellectuals do not ahere to Baba's system.
SHRII IS THE FOURTH ATTRIBUTION OF THE LORD
As we know our Baba - Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji - is not only Bhagawan, but furthermore He is Taraka Brahma.
While explaining the term Bhagawan, Baba has told that the Personality who has bhaga is called Bhagawan. And the term Bhaga means the collection of six attributes. These attributes are: (1) Aeshvara, (2) Viryam, (3) Yasa, (4) Shrii, (5) Jinanam, and (6) Vairagya. In 'Jaeva Dharma and Bhagavata Dharma' reveals this fact.
Baba says, "The meaning of the word Bhaga is 'Aeshvarayamca samagram viiryamca yashasah shriyah Jinana-vaergyamca sanaam bhagaiti smrta'. Bhaga is the collection of six attributes." (3)
We can see then that bhaga is just the collection of six attributes or qualities. And one of the qualities is 'Shrii'. Indeed, 'Shrii' is the 4th attribution of the Lord. And the meaning of Shrii is "attraction" or "charm".
That is why we have always seen that Baba uses the term 'Shrii' before His name. Two times. While writing His name He writes Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, not just Anandamurtiji or Shrii Anandamurtiji. He prefers Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. Or double 'Shrii' before His name.
And it is our duty as disciples to follow His guideline - to follow Baba's example.
Thus we must emulate His given system and use the preface Baba's names with 'Shrii": Such as Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji or Shrii PR Sarkar, whichever is needed.
BLUNDER DOES A LOT OF DAMAGE
MUST USE "SHRII" OR "SHRII SHRII"
MUST USE "SHRII" OR "SHRII SHRII"
The mention of Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar without putting "Shrii" in front is most disrespect to our Guru Baba, who is Taraka Brahma. And the mention of Anandamurti without using the preface "Shrii Shrii" is equally disrespectful, and an equal blunder.
Some persons may be imagining this is just a "small thing". For those who may be thinking in this misguided fashion, please consider these following examples:
Suppose, for instance, if one is walking in a dry, dirty area, and gets covered with dust. That may not be bothersome to the person. But if one tiny grain of dust gets in the eye. Then it will be a big problem. So something small may create chaos. Depending upon how critical it is.
Suppose someone puts their shoes on their head instead of on their feet. It may seem like a small mistake, but it will create a big problem.
Suppose a person tries to walk upside down, with their head on the ground. This may seem like a simple thing, but it will create huge difficulties.
Or suppose if someone cuts off their nose. The nose may be something small, but cutting off the nose will derange their entire face.
So by these above examples it becomes clear that "small things" can create huge errors and much harm. And as such one can hardly call those things as small, inconsequential errors. Rather they become serious problems which need to be addressed and corrected.
Now let's apply this to Baba's appellation.
Two of the seven 'Secrets of Success' are:
(1) Shraddha' (deep reverence for the Goal (Ista); and
(2) Guru Puja, (respectful offering and surrender to the Guru).
So these are two of the Secrets of Success which Baba Himself highlights in so many discourses. So see then how essential it is to have deep reverence for the Guru. And to express that properly. And in Ananda Marga that is our way - to give maximum regard to BABA, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, the Granter of salvation.
So consider that something supposedly small like putting "Shrii" before Baba's name, it has tremendous importance. And not doing so creates huge negativity by its being most extremely disrespectful to that divine Entity.
TRUE FOLLOWERS ALWAYS SHOW RESPECT
BUT NEGATIVE HABIT OF OUR SOME COWARD AND OPPORTUNISTIC INTELLECTUAL "WRITERS" IS OPPOSITE
BUT NEGATIVE HABIT OF OUR SOME COWARD AND OPPORTUNISTIC INTELLECTUAL "WRITERS" IS OPPOSITE
In all spheres of life people give maximum reverence and high regard to those whom they revere.
For example when the pope or Dalai Lama are introduced then words like "his high holiness", "revered one", and "divine being" are used. Their followers will always do like this.
The devotees of Ramakrsna, Yogananda and Vivekananda always use Swamiji or Thakur and then they close with Paramahansa. These titles show great respect and reverence.
Likewise the laukik name of Nima'i is not so impressive sounding that is why followers refer to their saint as Caetanya Mahaprabhu.
Even when worldly leaders are introduced, then always proper due reference is given. They are known as "Mr President", or "Mrs Prime Minister", or whatever their respected title may be.
Hence it is quite common to publicly revere leaders - whether they be a leader of a church, state, or mission.
By this way, the rest of the world knows that that person is a respected one. People may or may not be catholic, but because those catholics revere the pope up to the sky, then everyone on this earth feels that the pope is someone of great stature and import. Same is the case with the Dalai Lama, Ramakrsna, and the leaders of various countries.
In contrast, if their own followers do not give them reverence on the public stage, then the rest of the world will automatically think that that so-called leader is not so great - rather he is just a second rate individual, or worse than that.
Hence, it is extremely important for one to give great reverence to those whom they revere.
Unfortunately some of our most "prolific" writers in AM nowadays have fallen into the extremely negative habit of just writing 'PR Sarkar'-- and in some cases they just write 'Sarkar'. By quickly surveying the books, articles, and emails of "writers" then we can see this unfortunate form of expression.
Not only that, such WT writers and publishers in Ananda Marga who write about Baba refer to themselves as Ac Abc-Ananda Avt, yet when publice refer to Baba they write "PR Sarkar" or just "Sarkar". Such Wts are shameless. They are keen to honour themselves and quick to dishonour Baba.
And overall this has a negative effect across the entire society.
Because then non-margii writers adopt this same ungainly approach and they just write 'PR Sarkar'. Whereas if such mundane writers were aware that our "top" writers and margiis always respectfully refer to Revered Baba as 'Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar' or 'Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji' then they would get a good teaching and follow our example.
It is just like how mundane or non-British reporters always refer to Queen Elizabeth using the title "Queen", and they always refer to Prince Charles using the reference of 'Prince'. Never do they just write "Elizabeth" or "Liz", or "Charles" or "Charlie". And if they did then the public would object. Because everyone has become taught and trained that "Queen Elizabeth" and 'Prince Charles' are the proper ways.
Likewise, Catholics address their leader as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. The Pope's worldly name is Joseph Alois Ratzinger, but no Catholic would ever consider calling the Pope, "Joey". That would be a terrible display of disrespect. No Catholic could ever imagine doing that. Rather, they refer to him as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. And by this way they teach others to do the same. Lay people, heads of state, newspaper reporters, indeed everyone refers to the Pope in a most respectful way. All because that is the tone and address used by the Pope's chief followers, i.e. catholics.
Although we are not trying to emulate the British monarchy nor the Catholic Church etc, but this particular point is meaningful. The idea being that if we ourselves are perfectly consistent in always giving proper reference to Baba as 'Shrii PR Sarkar' or 'Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji' then people of the general society will also follow suit. It will become natural for them. And that will be the proper way to introduce non-sadhakas to Baba as well as the proper way for Ananda Margiis to refer to the social and spiritual names-- Shrii PR Sarkar & Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, respectively-- of our Revered Guru.
IT COULD BE ANYBODY
One related key point is that PR Sarkar could refer to Pramod Rai Sarkar, Paramatma Ram Sakar, Prabhu Rsi Sarkar or countless other names. So in addition to using Shrii, we should always employ the full form of Baba's name, i.e. Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.
Along these lines there is one famous story.
When the police came to arrest Baba, they arrived with an arrest warrant that said "PR Sarkar". Baba refused to recognise the warrant as being legitmate. He said, "That is not my name; that warrant could be for so many other people whose initials are PR." On this point, the police accepted defeat so they left without Baba and came back with a new warrant that stated Baba's complete name.
So we should always employ His full name - Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - when referencing Him in any way.
DON'T DISPLEASE BABA
Casual and crude way of referring to Sadguru is not only objectionable but absolutely abominable. Nobody should do such sin. In the scripture it is said, "Shive rusto..." The meaning is that if Guru is displeased, then nobody can save that person. Reverence and pleasing Guru is very important. To do this, Baba taught us many things including how to address Parama Purusa, Mahasambhuti, Taraka Brahma.
To teach us Baba has given very clear example while writing the books about Shiva and Krsna. The names of these two books themselves are very honorable and respectful.
For example Lord Shiva's book is "Namah Shivaya Shantaya". And the meaning is, "Salutations to Lord Shiva who is the Ever-Tranquil Divine Entity." And similar way about Lord Krsna Baba has titled the book as "Namami Krsna Sundaram". That is, "Salutations to Lord Krsna Who is the Ever Beautiful and Charming Divine Entity".
By this way Baba has given one glorious example. And the motive was only to teach us, how we should address Guru. He does not address Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna in a casual manner.
So when we refer to Baba it should be done in the most reverential and respectful terms.
MUST FOLLOW BABA'S SYSTEM
It is Baba's system that He prefers that His name should prefixed with Shrii. That's why He signs in this way. As His disciples we should address Him in the way in which He prefers most.
BABA'S RELATED TEACHINGS
"Shrii: That special quality which attracts everyone in one direction, the “one” of that attractive power, is said to have shrii. It is also called shriipati (tirupati). In other words, shrii means “the power of attraction” or “charm” or “fascination”." (4)
"Shrii: Sha is the acoustic root of rajoguńa [the mutative principle] and the ra of energy. When people plunge headlong into the field of action with all the rajas [mutative force] at their disposal, and backed by this stored-up energy take to karma yoga, that is, when they take up the challenge with all the inherent force and vigour of their personality, we say that sha and ra are well-blended in them. So sha + ra = shra. The word is in the feminine gender, so it becomes shrii when suffixed by uniiś. Shrii means the power of attraction – a unique combination of mutative lustre and inner vitality. All human beings covet this rare quality, shrii, so even those who are devoid of shrii like to prefix their names with shrii." (5)
"Next is ra, which is the acoustic root of energy. We have spoken earlier about energy. In Sanskrit, indra means energy – for example, light, sound, electricity. Where sha, that is, the rajoguńii vrtti [propensity], and ra, that is, energy, are both present, success is assured. Many may have a mind to do something, but do not have the requisite capability to do so. The desire is there, but no effective skill. Obviously, ra is absent here. Where both sha and ra are present we get shra, and adding the feminine uniiśa gives shrii." (6)
"You must have seen objects that instantly draw your attention. That means the particular object has an attractive force within it. There are some people who are not particularly learned or intelligent; nor are they adept at public speaking; but they are very good conversationalists. People gather round them eagerly to enjoy their pleasantries. That too is a kind of shrii. There are people who are not conversant with the intricacies of music, but they sing so melodiously that others rush to listen to them. That is the person's musical shrii. Hence that singer may be honoured with the title giitáshrii. One who possesses this quality of shrii, this charm, this fascinating faculty, is said to have the fourth quality of bhaga." (7)
"One of the names of Parama Puruśa is Shriinivása. Here the Saḿskrta word shrii means “the most charming personality.” The word shrii is derived from sha + ra + uniiś. Sha is the acoustic root of the mutative principle and ra is the acoustic root of energy. With the help of these two things, sha plus ra, human beings are moving, dancing, speaking and doing so many things. Obviously they need sha and ra very much. The supreme abode of this shrii is Parama Puruśa: hence He is affectionately called Shriinivása. To Him only all the living beings will return, either today or tomorrow. That is the supreme abode of bliss, the supreme culminating point – ánandadháma...parágati." (8)
Namaskar,
In Him,
Liila
REFERENCES
1. Subhasita Samgraha- 3, p.86
2. NH-LOI
3. SS part 21
4. Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 8
5. Namámi Krśńasundaram, Disc: 24, Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 8
6. Discourses on Krsna & the Giita, The Significance of the Word “Bhagaván”, Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 8
7. Discourses on Krsna & the Giita, The Significance of the Word “Bhagaván”
8. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, To Whom Do You Belong? Where Do You Come From?
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Everyone Is Interdependent
Only Fools Think Nobody Should Bother About Me
"You will hear many a vain and assuming person say, “I don’t need anyone’s help, I’m doing very well by myself. I don’t want to concern myself with anyone else’s affairs and I don’t expect anyone else to bother about mine.” Nothing could be more foolish than this statement. Medicine and nursing are necessary to cure diseases; the neighbours’ help is needed to cremate a dead body; and for the regular supply of food and cloth the cooperation of farmers and spinners is essential. Remember, no created being in this universe is independent. No one can exist alone, everyone has a supra-cosmic relationship with the whole, at times prominent, at times indistinguishable. In this scheme of mutual relationships, even the slightest mistake or discord will raise a furious furore in the universe. In this mighty creation, the brilliantly luminous sun and the tiny ant have the same existential value, having combined together to make the universal family. Similarly, in human society, the importance of a powerful and eminent person is no less than that of a disabled and dying patient. None can be ignored. The least injustice done to anyone will cause the break down of the entire social framework."
(A Few Problems Solved Part 6, The Spirit of Society)
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