Baba
PS Intro: This following Prabhat
Samgiita can be understood in two distinct ways:
(1) Baba is depicting the advent of
Parama Purusa as Mahasambhuti in the play of His divine liila; and,
(2) this song refers to Baba's divine
appearance in dhyana.
"Na'm na'-ja'na' ma'na' na'-ma'na'
rauniin parii ese pa'she..." (P.S. 2983)
Purport:
One shining, colorful angel of unknown
name came close to me. This angel was not concerned about getting
respect or not. Just it graciously came to me. Its eyes were glowing
with golden effulgence, and this divine angel told something to me.
The angel said: 'My abode is in the
divine world yet to accomplish the work & for the welfare of all,
I move around this entire universe. All those who love me, I pull
them close.'
'Without stopping I move continuously
around this entire universe.' The angel furthermore told, 'In the
bond of love, I also get caught. I float in the flow of divine
songs.'
From the divine world one angel has
come and graced me, and told me all the secrets of its advent...
Note: In this song Baba is using the
allegory of an angel, yet in true sense He is talking about Himself.
Thus, although the word - parii - literally means 'angel', but in
Prabhat Samgiita the real meaning of the term parii is: Baba the
Parama Purusa.
== STORY:
BABA'S HUMOUR ==
Namaskar,
In His divine manner, Baba made
everyone laugh at this DMC (Dharma Maha Cakra) with His humourous
comment.
HERE IS THE SCENE
It was May 1983 in Ananda Nagar and
general darshan was going on.
The Prabhat Samgiita was sung. It was
song #58, Dujane jakhan miliche takhan, which is a song about
marriage. As per the custom, after the song was sung, then in Baba's
presence, selected Dadas read their purports.
The basic idea of the song is:
O' human beings, when two people are
being united in marriage, then you all shower them with your good
wishes. Amidst their burning sorrows, amidst their garlands of joy,
in their pains and pleasures, be with them always.
Our human society is indivisible,
neglecting not a single family. Let us all sing and dance together.
Accept everyone as your own.
With the sweet music of the earth,
give this newly married couple your affectionate words and wishes.
Give them sweet messages of love. Fill their lives with colour and
shower them with your well wishing...
HERE COMES BABA'S
HUMOROUS COMMENT
As everyone may recall, it was quite
normal for Baba to add and correct the purports read by various
Dadas. This day was no different.
When the Dada finished reading His
Hindi purport, Baba started reciting this Sanskrit shloka about
marriage.
Kanya' varayate ru'pam,
ma'ta' vittam, pita' shruti,
Ba'ndhavaha hitam
icchanti, mis't'a'nnam itare jana'h
While smiling, Baba then gave the
following explanation:
At the time of marriage, the bride
longs for a handsome groom; the mother hopes that the bride and groom
become wealthy; the father hopes the groom is a talented and smart
husband for his daughter; the friends desire that in spite of all of
life's difficulties the newlyweds should be happy; and others in
attendance hope that whatever may be, there should be the
distribution of sweets.
With His wide smile, and looking across
the pandal from left to right, He said: "I belong to the last
group!"
Hearing this, everyone started
laughing.
REFLECTION ON ABOVE
STORY
By His divine example, Baba is
demonstrating that there should be a very sweet and cordial relation
when teaching others. As the ideal Guru, and Supreme teacher, Baba
always maintained a familial and loving relationship with His
disciples, where there was always a perfect symmetry between
discipline and humour.
As Ananda Margiis, when guiding others
it is our duty to create this same balance. When we teach others we
should emulate Baba's appraoch. We should not be too strict where
there is no time for laughter. That will not achieve the desired
result. Through the use of humour, talented teachers hold the
interest of their students. Laughter helps bring the wandering mind
back onto the topic with greater focus.
Those who fail to use any humour in
their teaching style are poor teachers. Indeed, we have all seen how
some professors remain aloof when they are teaching; that makes for a
very poor relationship with students. In contrast, some teachers are
too casual and relaxed in their teaching style. That also is not good
because when the time comes to impose discipline, they cannot do it.
Between the teacher and student, there
should be a proper balance between discipline and humour. That is
Baba's teaching.
Finally, the above story is not an
uncommon occasion. In every discourse and darshan, Baba would
lovingly create the situation where everyone would laugh and feel
joyous. This was part and parcel of His beautiful and effecive
teaching style. By this way, all bhaktas kept focused on the topic
and enjoyed Baba's darshan.
BABA'S SPECIAL MANNER
Being a Parama Purusa, Taraka Brahma
and Sadguru, Baba was very humorous and loving. Irrespective of
anyone's economic or social standing, all margiis felt close to Him.
By this way they came closedevotionally as well. Between God and
His devotees there should not be any distance or complex. Every
margii felt Baba to be their own, by His grace.
During His each and every discourse,
Baba used to create certain situations wherein everyone would laugh.
"Laughter gives happiness."
(Yoga Psychology)
Namaskar,
in Him,
Surya
