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From: Amriteshwar Verma<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">"A'loker ya'tra' pathe, tumi prabhu theko sa'the..." (P.S. 2779)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Purport:</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">O' Baba, please remain along with me on the path of this effulgent journey. By Your grace, do not allow me to lag behind and get caught in the crest & troughs of my forward movement. Let my pathway be smooth by Your grace.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Baba, I do not care about any bondages or samskaras. My only request is that You please give me strength to do Your work and serve You - implement Your ideals. This single request I humbly make at Your lotus feet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">O' my Dearmost Baba, this whole entire creation is revolving round and round - propelled by the laws of karma. The great Cosmic Entity and the unit being exist in this system of brahmacakra. The divine Entity is that nucleus that the jiivas rotate around. So now Baba, in this very cycle of brahmacakra, please also include me. Make it so that I shall always remain as Your designated machine (yantra). In that way, I will go on executing Your task. Let my life be completely devoted unto You. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Baba, by Your grace, please remain with me on this journey of effulgence - all the while keeping me moving ahead in an unhindered way...</span></span><br />
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<b>THREE WOMEN EQUAL ONE MAN-- <br />
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THIS VERY DOGMA EXPOSED BY BABA WAS REMOVED FROM THE BOOK</b><br />
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Namaskar, <br />
<br />
The below excerpt is missing from the printed English and Bengali
versions of Baba's discourse, "Liberation of Intellect". The discourse
was originally given by Baba in Hindi. And the original Hindi of the
missing section is given below, followed by an English translation. But
in the printed English version of the discourse, this section has never
appeared. So here it has been translated by some Hindi-speaking margis,
so that all can understand the meaning of the section.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>From "Liberation of Intellect" (Patna, 26th January 1980)</b><br />
<br />
"Do ca'r maha'purus' bhii to aese the, ham to maha'purus' kahate haen
kyonki aor shabd ka' vyavoha'r karna', ucit nahiin hoga'. Kahate the, ki
ek aorat pu'ra' manusy nahiin hae. Tiin aorat sama'n ek purus'. Adbhut!
Aor jo log un ko ma'nenge un kii buddhi par avarodh d'a'la' ja'ega'. Ve
du'sare kisii praka'r ke vica'r ko ve barda'sht tak nahiin kar sakenge.
Jis vica'r se man ka' sva'bha'vik vika's hoga' buddhi ka' sva'bha'vik
vika's hoga', us vica'r se ve du'r rahenge, vica'r se d'arenge. Dogma ne
un ko is tarah se jakar' liya' hae." "Kuch log to aesa' bhii kahenge
ki-- "Majahab men akl kii dakhal nahiin hae." Artha't jaha'n akl nahiin
hae jaha'n manus'y aklmand nahiin hae jaha'n manus'y vica'rshiil nahiin
hae ve majahab ke cangul men phasenge." "A'j ka' a'locy vis'ay hae--
"buddhi kii mukti". Jiivan ke har pahalu' men hamen buddhi se ka'm lena'
par'ta' hae aor ham adhik se adhik buddhi ca'hate haen, ca'henge. Aor
ham ja'nte haen, pra'krtik vika's ke anusa'r manus'y kii buddhi bar'htii
rehegii aor is buddhi ke parivartan men aor bhii kaii sa'lon tak vah jo
dogmas hae badha'en d'a'ltii rahegii. Ham tumlogon se yahii kahenge, ki
tum logon men yaha'n tak to buddhi a' gaii hae ki kaon dogma hae kaon
dogma nahiin hae. Yah samajhane kii buddhi tum men a' gaii hae. Ham
yahiin kahenge ki jaha'n dekhoge ki tumha'rii buddhi ke vika's men dogma
ba'dha' d'a'l rahii hae, vaha'n himmat ke sa'th dogma ko cu'r-cu'r kar
a'ge bar'the raho!" Patna, 26th January 1980, RU Discourse<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE ABOVE ORIGINAL</b><br />
<br />
(Note: The following is an informal translation of the above, made by
some Hindi-knowing Margis, so that all can understand and have a sense
of the above excerpt which is missing from our AM books.) <br />
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"There are also a few "great personalities" (maha'purus') - we call them
"great personalities" because it would not be proper to use any other
term - who say that in the social sphere one woman does not hold the
value of an entire man. Rather, three women equal one man. What an
absurd notion! Those who are the followers of such "great
personalities", their own intellectual growth will be impeded. They will
not be able to tolerate even, any rational ideas. They will keep away
from and fear all rational ideas which bring the natural growth and
development of mind. In this very way, dogma has captured their minds.
Some people also say that- "In religion, there is no place for the
intellect". That is, where people are not intelligent, where they are
not rational, where they are fools, in that very state they are liable
to get caught in the clutches of religion. The subject of today's
discourse is, "The liberation of intellect". Indeed, we have to utilize
our intellect in all spheres of life. And because of this, we want to
increase our intellect as much as possible. Further we know that,
according to the law of nature, human intellect will go on increasing.
And, dogmas will continue to hinder this mental progress for many more
years to come. I will say this to you all that you have understood well
what is dogma, and what is not. And I will also say, that wherever you
see dogma creating a hindrance to the growth of your intellect, there
you should courageously go on crushing the dogmas and moving ahead!"<br />
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<br />
<b>A HISTORICAL DISCOURSE</b><br />
<br />
This discourse, "Liberation of Intellect", is a truly historical
discourse. It was given by Baba in 1980, two years prior to His
visionary book "Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism". In 1982 this
revolutionary new idea of the liberation of intellect, would be spread
like fire via that book. And at that very time, its fame would move
throughout the world. But actually two years prior, in 1980, with the
discourse "Liberation of Intellect", Baba launched the new idea.
Although at that time in 1980, no one realized a revolutionary new era
of thought was in the process of being created. Because it was not until
two years later that the idea was given in full by Baba with the book
("Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism"). However the seed of that very
book was actually given two years prior with this discourse, "Liberation
of Intellect". So verily this is a historical and ground-breaking
discourse. It was given in Patna, on the 26th of January, 1980.<br />
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<b><br />
</b><b>LIBERATION OF INTELLECT-- SOMETHING NEW</b><br />
<br />
And for Margis, in 1980 the term "Liberation of Intellect" itself was
something quite new. Until then, Margis had only heard the phrase "the
liberation (mukti) of a person". When this discourse was given in 1980
with the new phrase "the mukti of intellect" on center stage, to all it
seemed quite unusual and strange. Could it also be the case, people
wondered, that there were such a thing as the "the moksa of intellect"
as well? Margis could not understand just what this new thing was, "the
mukti or liberation of intellect". Because they were used to hearing the
word "mukti" or "liberation" used regarding human beings, and not just a
human's one part, the "intellect".<br />
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<b>RU DISCOURSE IN HINDI-- UNIQUE</b><br />
<br />
And there in Patna, Baba demonstrated the unique and all-important
nature of this discourse, right at the moment He gave it. Because He
gave it using a highly unusual medium. For it was an established
tradition, that the RU discourse was mostly given in English. But Baba
gave the RU Discourse, "Liberation of Intellect", given in Patna, 26th
January 1980, was given in Hindi.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b>PREFERENCE ACCORDING TO LANGUAGE</b><br />
<br />
Now, as all know, in those days the publications department was being
run by Bengali-speaking WT's. And they took great pride in the
discourses Baba gave in Bengali-- due to which the Bengali discourses
were transcribed and printed with great care. The printed Bengali
discourses were well done-in them was printed very accurately just what
Baba had spoken in the actual discourse. But unfortunately with the
Hindi discourses, such care was not taken. Rather, often sections were
missing or passages were very poorly transcribed. And such is the case
with this discourse, "Liberation of Intellect". As it is in Hindi, so it
is very poorly done.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b>WHY THIS SECTION WAS REMOVED</b><br />
<br />
Indeed, perhaps the most important section of the discourse about the
rights of women, has been deliberately taken away. Indeed, how can it be
that this entire section was left out by mistake. It could only have
been removed intentionally, in order to shorten the length of the
discourse. So that in the long term, the number of printed pages in AM
books would be less in Hindi and more in Bangla. So that Bengla would
supercede Hindi altogether and be accepted as the most important
language in AM scripture. And the proof that Bengali-speaking WTs had
this desire, is that this was done not with one discourse only, but with
virtually all. This became the overwhelming trend in the publications
department, that any discourse in Hindi should be shortened as much as
possible, and all Bangla discourses must be kept at full length.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b>UNETHICAL HISTORY</b><br />
<br />
And this discourse "Liberation of Intellect", although given by Baba in
Hindi, was actually printed first in Bengali in AV part 18. And it was
presented to the Margi public as the original language of the discourse.
This very Bengali language edition was used by our publishers as the
original also-- that is, Hindi and English editions were translated from
this so-called "original" Bengali version. Although Baba had given the
discourse in Hindi, but the translated Bengali version was used to
re-translate a new Hindi version, rather than using the original Hindi
which Baba gave the discourse in. So the Hindi and English editions of
the discourse when they were later printed, were translated from
Bengali. And it is even printed in the Hindi and English editions, that
the discourse is "Translated from the original Bengali". And any
subsequent other-language editions whether Spanish, Russian, Japanese
etc, were all translated from the so-called "original" Bengali-- when
actually this was not the original at all. The Hindi was the real
original, but our Calcutta publishers befooled the Margis and general
WTs into thinking that the Bengali version was the original. So in that
very so-called original Bengali printing, the section about women's
rights was removed. This was done out of a desire to minimize the Hindi
discourse-- for in their own minds, our publishers knew that Baba had
given the discourse in Hindi and for this reason they wanted to minimize
it. So they removed the section about womens' rights. And Margis were
not aware, no one could know that anything was missing. There was no
note about it in the book, nothing at all was mentioned. And in these 25
years since then, the discourse has remained just like that. After the
first printing, it was later published in "A Few Problems Solved" in
1987. Several years had passed since the first AV-18 printing, but still
the section on women's rights remained missing. And this is a major
discourse-- "Liberation of Intellect". It can be called the very first
discourse in the Neohumanism series.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b>WHAT BABA SPOKE ABOUT THAT DAY</b><br />
<br />
In this discourse Baba is speaking against dogma in the society. And the
principle example He gives-about the fact that in Muslim society, one
woman is not considered to be of the value of an entire man. Rather,
three women are considered equal to one man. --All this was removed from
Baba's discourse. Baba is explaining in the discourse, that we must
fight against dogma-- and just what Baba says against dogma was itself
removed from the discourse. How painful it is.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b>REMOVED SECTION, RE-PRESENTED BY MARGIS</b><b><br />
</b><br />
Here then, the removed excerpt of the discourse "Liberation of
Intellect" is being given anew. The section of the discourse which was
removed 25 years ago by our Calcutta publishers and never replaced
since, is here below shown in its literal entirety. It should be again
included in the printed discourse, as Baba intended when He gave the
discourse. So it is requested that all margis should check their AM
books against the pravacan cassettes which they have collected over the
years, find the deletions and distortions in the printed version, and
request that our publishers fix the respective discourses. In Bengali
language discourses, such is never the case that sections are removed,
distortions are added, and discourses are ruined. Whereas in Hindi
discourses, this is a regular occurrence. The Hindi discourses are cut,
distorted, minimized. It is of great importance, then, that these be
carefully checked and repaired. In this very way, by checking the
discourses that we margis have, it will be found that 90% of the Hindi
discourses are cut and distorted in one or another form. The discourses
which Baba has given in Hindi, and those given in English as well, have
been ruined by our publishers. By this way it will be seen that overall,
the condition of our scriptures is not good. And by Baba's grace, with
the collective efforts of all Margis, our AM scripture-- the printed
discourses-- can be corrected and perfected so that they become true and
accurate representations of what Baba actually said. <br />
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
Amriteshwar<br />
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<b>Note 1: THIS CRITICAL PARA MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING BOOKS</b><b><br />
</b><br />
The missing paragraph where Baba exposes the dogma about three women
equaling one man has been removed from the English and Bengali version
of the discourse. That is why that para does not appear in any of the
following books:<br />
<br />
(1) NHNS-1, '87 Edn, English <br />
(2) NHNS-1, '99 Edn, English <br />
(3) AV-18, '80 Edn, Bangla <br />
(4) AFPS-4, '87 Edn <br />
(5) Electronic Books (3 Editions. incl 2006)<br />
<br />
The missing paragraph would be the second to last paragraph of the
English version of the 'Liberation of Intellect' discourse. So it would
appear just AFTER the words "severely hindered in many countries.", and
just BEFORE the opening words of the last paragraph, "On one side the
malevolent forces".<br />
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<b>Note 2: IRONY</b><br />
<br />
The irony of this entire ordeal is quite apparent. Because in this very
discourse, 'The Liberation of Intellect', Baba is guiding us to fight
against all types of dogmas. Yet that same crude, dogmatic way of
thinking is what motivated our Dadas to remove Baba's special paragraph
from the discourse. So that is the irony. On the one hand Baba is
inspiring one and all to wipe away all dogmas from this earth; and, on
the other hand some dogmatic minds removed the paragraph from this very
discourse where Baba is exposing a long-standing dogma against females.
It seems that such Dadas do not want to free females from this very
dogma; and they prefer that females continue to believe that 3 females
are equal to one male. Otherwise what can be the reason why they removed
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<b>Health Guideline: Cause of Cancer
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Remaining awake after midnight and sleeping after sunrise comes under the
definition of being awake at night and sleeping during the day. And that
very condition invites cancer:<br />
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Baba says "Persons... [who] sleep during the day and keep late nights are
most likely to be attacked by cancer." (YT, p. 19)
Note: Sleeping during the day does not just mean at taking a nap in the
afternoon or in the late morning. Sleeping during the day also means not
getting up in the early morning for paincajanya.
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Group leaders like to have their own "yes man" installed in the BP post. They do not want to see an honest margii sadvipra elected. In this entire process, their worst transgression and their main tool of manipulation has been the creation of the Fake BP Manual (1997). By this way the group leaders implemented their own agenda and tossed aside Guru’s original guidelines about the post of bhukti pradhan.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">As the months and years pass since that fateful time with certain powers created the Fake BP Manual back in 1997, we should not lose sight of Baba's guideline about what the bhukti pradhan post is all about. And we should implement Guru’s original BP manual for our upcoming 2016 BP elections. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In the entire human history, no guru or leader had the foresight or courage to give family people a guiding role in a socio-spiritual organisation. In His revolutionary manner, Sadguru Baba has given family margiis leadership positions in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha (AMPS), including the significant post of bhukti pradhan. By this way Baba has uniquely bestowed a voice to family people. Here below are some points regarding this key organisational post of bhukti pradhan (BP). </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In Baba's grand organisational format there are various types of bhukti pradhan posts. And here since we are referring to bhukti pradhans in general, it should be understood that wherever the title bhukti pradhan is mentioned, that refers to:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(a) bhukti pradhan of every department and trade;</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(b) upa bhukti pramukhas; and,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(c) gram pramukhas, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">For the sake of simplicity all the above are included in the term - bhukti pradhan (BP). Unfortunately, due to the systematic elimination of the rights of bhukti pradhans, (BP's), family margiis have been sidelined. The relation between top WT's and family margiis has become that of subordination. One of the chief solutions then is to revive the BP system according to Baba's guidelines and then step by step everything will move on the right track.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In this regard we should forge ahead and provide justice to all family margiis (irrespective of organisational post). In so doing, there will be coordinated cooperation between WT's and margiis as per Baba’s given system.</span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>BP rights and the Guru’s original manual</b><b><br /></b><b>should be restored for the 2016 elections and beyond</b></big></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Unfortunately though, as mentioned above, for a number of years the rights of BP's have gradually been snatched one by one - first only by B group and now by both B and H groups.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The ISMUB Dept has been slowly taking away all of the rights and responsibilities of BPs and turning them into their own (ISMUB Dept) slaves. In that way the ruling groups of Ananda Marga have been able to manipulate the entire BP system according to their own selfish desires.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Here then is a call to all rational margiis & Wts that Baba's true BP Election Manual be restored to its proper status. Baba's original BP elections guidelines - and not the fake 1997 BP Manual - should be followed for the 2106 BP elections and all future elections.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Namaskar,</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Priyatosh</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6600cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><big><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">~ In-depth study ~</b></big></big></span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Whose fake manual is whose toy</b></big></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">We should not forget that the altered BP Manual published in 1997 was dictated by Sarvatmanandaji and that this altered BP Manual was written and signed by Sambhutyananda, both of whom are B group vanguards. Since that time, H group leaders like Dada Rudrananda have used this same fake BP Manual to their own advantage.</span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Difficult situation for field wt's</b></big></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">It is commonly known that these days field workers are in a serious crisis. Although injustices done by H and B group leaders are the overall cause, one outcome of this is lack of coordinated cooperation between margiis and WTs. Specifically the point is that when margiis are sidelined and they are neither valued nor encouraged to participate in organisational affairs, then the whole organisation suffers. Because if margiis are not the ones managing local service projects and if margiis are not overseeing the finances of their bhukti etc, then in that case local WTs have to pick up that work. And this creates problems because due to the frequent transfer of postings and other organisation responsibilities, local WTs cannot properly attend to those duties. In that case, service projects are mismanaged & funds are mishandled. But not only that, when a WT arrives in a new place either they have to start over from scratch and rebuild everything from the ground up; or, they have inherited a whole mess of problems and all their time is spent trying to fix those things. The simple solution is for BP / margii rights to be restored. Then margiis can again actively engage in the service projects in their bhukti. And, in turn, WTs will be able to properly attend to other duties. So Baba's original BP elections guidelines should be followed for all future BP elections - and not the fake 1997 BP Manual.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6600cc;"><big><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">== Section 2: Links ==</b></big></big></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>Recent postings</b><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<a href="http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-people-may-be-surprised-to-know.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">New people may be surprised to know this truth</a><br />
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<a href="http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/07/do-not-miss-opportunity-to-teach-basic.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Child education: do not forget to read this</a><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b><br /></b><b>More about BP Rights</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/margii-rights-are-snatched-away-5.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Margii rights are snatched away #5</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>About <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470063519" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow's</span></span> festival</b><b><br /></b><b></b></span></div>
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<a href="http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/02/upcoming-event.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Why Dadhiici Divasa</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Baba says, "The ancestors of all human beings were monkeys...But some of
the old habits still continue. Humans today fight among themselves in the
same manner as monkeys do. While fighting a person cries, 'Um, um' - this
is a monkeys' habit. Sometimes people not only cry like this but bite with
their teeth. This is also an old habit of monkeys." (AVM-5, p. 79)
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><small style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; widows: 1;"><b><i>~ Legal Notice ~</i></b><i><br /></i><i>© 2016 Ananda Marga Universal Forum. All rights reserved. Ananda Marga Universal Forum content is the intellectual property of Ananda Marga Universal Forum or its third party content providers. Ananda Marga Universal Forum shall not be liable for any errors or delays in content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Any copying, republication or redistribution, part or full, of Ananda Marga Universal Forum content, including by framing or similar means, is against the court of law and expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Ananda Marga Universal Forum. </i></small><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;">Baba</b><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;">This email contains two sections:</b><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. Posting: Why Dadhiici Divasa</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. Links</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b><big><big><big>Why Dadhiici Divasa</big></big></big></b></span></div>
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Namaskar,</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The day of Dadhiici Divas is almost upon us: </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470063520" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 5</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">. This occasion holds special significance as dharmic sadhakas laid down their lives for the great cause of Ananda Marga ideology. This is a day to honor all those who sacrificed; it is also a time to remember the unprecedented dedication it took to establish Ananda Marga ideology. It is about the rise of bhagavad dharma on this earth.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">As we all know, prior to '90, under Baba's direction, many great deeds were done. Along the way, many gave their lives for the great cause of dharma. We should reflect upon those sacrifices done for the sake of ideology and take up the vow that once again we should protect and propagate this grand Ananda Marga ideology.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Bear in mind that, the next part in this series addresses how a dadhiici differs from the Christian concept of martyr and the Muslim approach of shahiid. That letter will also list the names of those dadhiicis in Ananda Marga who sacrificed their lives for bhagavad dharma.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; widows: 1;"><big><b><br /></b><b>That fateful day</b></big></big><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Here is an in-depth look back at the events which transpired on that fateful day of 5 March 1967, as well as the events leading up to it.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">As is commonly known our Ananda Nagar was first started on over 1000 acres of land in Baglata, Purulia District West Bengal in 1964. And that time so many beautiful projects and programmes were started to materialise Baba's vision. There were primary schools, a college, a medical clinic, a children's home, etc. Many great projects were going on.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">But by 1967 serious resistance started to come from the nefarious communist party - CPI(M). Those days the CPI controlled the entire local Purulia area and they had a wicked grip on the West Bengal Govt by controlling many high positions.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">So now we can see how the tensions were mounting those days. Because on the one hand due to selfless service by our Marga wholetimers, Lft’s, margiis in & around Ananda Nagar, the local people / villagers were getting benefited and were coming close. And the villagers began to see how the CPI was exploiting them.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In reaction, the CPI(M) began to instigate local movements to conspire against Ananda Marga. To that end, members plotted and convinced local BDO Ashok Chakravarty against our Ananda Nagar ashram. Then in Aug 1966 this BDO (Block Development Officer) came to our ashram saying he wanted to be a member of the controlling body of our Ananda Marga Degree College.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; widows: 1;"><big><b>Conspiracy was hatched</b></big></big><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">When it was explained to the BDO that unfortunately he (BDO Chakravarty) did not meet our ashram's regulations for such a position, then the BDO became quite furious and irate. Certainly, he was not acting on his own; rather the BDO was just the front-man for the communist party. Then to counter-attack and get revenge, BDO returned in Feb 1967 demanding for our Marga to support the local communist candidate in the General Elections. So our WT & margii brothers and sisters humbly explained about our socio-spiritual approach and told that we do not support any political party, per se. In that circumstance this negative BDO was determined for revenge. In truth that BDO was but a pawn of the ruling communists.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The communists began an intensive campaign started to defame Ananda Marga among Purulia locals. And one serious plot was hatched to attack our Ananda Nagar ashram. No doubt local people had developed good relations with our Ashram due to the different service projects. But communist cadres were determined to undermine that good will.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">And together with the BDO they sabotaged our relation with the villagers through numerous underhanded and conniving plots and ploys.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">For example the communists and the BDO secretly slaughtered many cows and stealthily spread those remains around the villages in the middle of the night. And they spread the false rumours that the Ananda Marga ashramites were responsible for the nefarious work. In result, Hindus were furious since they worship the cow as a goddess. And the CPI(M) misguided the Muslim villagers that these Hindus had been driven out of Pakistan and settled in Purulia with deep hatred toward Muslims, and that they would surely be stealing all their land.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">So after drumming up sufficient nasty hatred among villagers, the CPI & BDO held another meeting in Susundi village on March 3rd 1967. And they made all the Hindu and Muslim CPI supporters present that day to swear by oath on the Mahabharata and Koran to remove Ananda Marga sadhus by any means, including murder.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">And fifth March was decided to be the day to carry out their dark plot. It was known by all, including Ananda Nagar ashram residents, all Purulia gov't and police officials and West Bengal gov't that the event was planned.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; widows: 1;"><big><b>Armed communist thugs attacked Ananda Nagar</b></big></big><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Certainly Ananda Marga sannyasis appealed to both the Purulia gov't and to police multiple times for protection and security from the oncoming doom. But all of those appeals were ignored. And just one skeletal, paltry force of police was assigned to the ashram grounds. That was the night of March 4th but it was all only to make a show etc. Proof being that by </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470063521" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">three o'clock</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> in the morning of </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470063522" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5th March</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">, Ananda Nagar was declared as being safe by chief of police. So he left to go back to Purulia, leaving behind only a small show of around thirty men.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">But that too was only in show, as in morning when attack came, not one policeman raised his hand. And that terrible day of 5 March 1967, thousands of armed communist supporters arrived on the scene goaded by the hatred inculcated by CPI workers. And in that fury the CPI hitmen swept through our Ananda Nagar ashram, destroying everything in sight.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">On their horror-stricken path, hundreds of Ananda Nagar residents were seriously wounded and five were struck dead with mortal wounds. And not just killed, but butchered & mauled. Here is listing of those five victims who fought bravely to defend Ananda Nagar & Ananda Marga way of life: Dadas Abhedananda, Sachidananda, Ac Bharat Brc, Ac Prabhash Brc, and Ac Avadhesh Brc.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Altogether, 5th March 1967 is a day never to be forgotten in Ananda Marga history - a day to recognise those who died for bhagavad dharma.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; widows: 1;"><big><b>Observation of the day</b></big></big><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In this way, Dadhiici Divas is known as a day of great dedication and sacrifice for the high ideal of Ananda Marga ideology. It can be celebrated with due respect and regard in the following way:</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(A) Half-Day Fasting</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(B) Dharmacakra</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(C) Slide Show: History of Struggle for Dharma in Ananda Marga</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(D) Storytelling for Children</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(E) Debate</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(F) Poetry Readings</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(G) martial Dance - Drama: Teach and Educate New People</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(H) Talk: Review of spread of bhagavad dharma and recounting the efforts of those who sacrificed.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">(I) Exhibition</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; widows: 1;"><big><b>Baba's eternal guidelines</b></big></big><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">On the occasion of this coming Dadhiicii Divas, we should reflect on its special significance and adhere strictly to Baba's dharmic codes and teachings and establish Ananda Marga ideology. Please see</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Fight for your Ideology. Be one with your Ideology. Live for your Ideology. Die for your ideology." (1)</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Life represents Ideology. Life should be sacrificed for the Ideology." (2)</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Namaskar,</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Surrendering to Him,</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Gurucharan Deva</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; widows: 1;"><big><b>A day to remember all dadhiicis</b></big></big><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Since that fateful occasion, many have come forward in our Marga and sacrificed their lives for the cause of bhagavad dharma including the terrible murder of 16 wholetimers and 1 family margii in broad daylight in the early 80's, and after that also all such persons who sacrificed for the special cause of bhagavat dharma are honourably called as Dadhiicis. </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470063523" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 5</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> is in their memory as well.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">References</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. Ananda Vanii #14</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. Ananda Vanii #15</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; widows: 1;" /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><a href="http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-people-may-be-surprised-to-know.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">New people may be surprised to know this truth</a><br /><br /><a href="http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/01/fire-in-mouth-wrong-from-get-go.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Putting fire into the mouth of dead body</a></span></div>
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<b>OUR SANSKRIT / SAMSKRTA NAMES</b></div>
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Little by little we should all be accustomed to following Baba's
below guideline and begin at least by using Deva when we sign our
emails.<br />
<br />
Baba says, "The word deva should be suffixed to the name...the more
the usage of deva as a title, the better it is. The Sanskrit name
should be used in all worldly dealings." (Caryacarya-1)<br />
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<b>Note 1: LIST OF DADHIICIS IN ANANDA MARGA</b></div>
<br />
Here following is a list of some of the brave and courageous WTs and
Margiis who have sacrificed their lives for the mission:<br />
<br />
On 5th March 1967:<br />
Ac Abhedananda Avt<br />
Ac Saccidananda Avt<br />
Ac Bharat Brc<br />
Ac Prabhash Brc,<br />
and Ac Avadhesh Brc sacrificed their life at Ananda Nagar.<br />
<br />
Bhagawat Panday (Ghazipur) was killed by communists.<br />
<br />
On 28th August 1969: Brother Ravi Sarkar sacrificed his life at
Coochbehar.<br />
<br />
LFT margii Ramdhan: Burned to death in Patna Ananda Marga school
during communist attack in 1970.<br />
<br />
Ac Tyageshvarananda Avt: Bhagalpur interrogation police killed him
while in jail (1972).<br />
<br />
Those who self-immolated and sacrificed their lives - including Ac
Divyananda Avt, Ac Dineshvarananda Avt, Ac Atulananda Avt, and 5
others - during the struggle when Baba was in jail. <br />
<br />
Massacre of 30th April, 1982 at Bijon Setu (Kolkata) in broad
daylight. The following dedicated<br />
workers were murdered by communist goondhas:<br />
Avtk Ananda Praceta' Ac<br />
Ac Adhishivananda Avt<br />
Ac Bhaveshvarananda Avt<br />
Ac Krpashivananda Avt<br />
Ac Artasevananda Avt<br />
Ac Subashwarananda Avt<br />
Ac Venketashwarananda Avt<br />
Ac Kamaleshananda Avt<br />
Ac Girishananda Avt<br />
Ac Prashivananda Avt<br />
Ac Shomnath Brc<br />
Ac Mukul Brc<br />
Ac Virendra Brc<br />
Ac Subrat Brc<br />
Ac Dhruvajyoti Brc<br />
Ac Jagamohan Brc<br />
Sri Ram Raghuvar at Jaipur.<br />
<br />
Jan 24, 1988:<br />
Ac Asitananda Avt lost his life at Gilliguchi.<br />
<br />
April 2 1990:<br />
Ac Asiimananda Avt (an agricultural specialist) along with four
brothers were brutally butchered in broad-daylight by the CPM
goondas at Ananda Nagar.<br />
<br />
June 4 1990:<br />
Ac Ajiitananda Avt lost his life at Pundag railway station by the
attack by CPM strong arms.<br />
<br />
September 18, 2003<br />
Ac Abhipremananda Avt was murder by B group hitmen / assassins. <br />
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To these Dadhiicis I pay my deepest salutations.<br />
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</b><b>REFERENCES:</b><br />
1. Varna Vijiana, Disc 21<br />
2. Ananda Vanii #14<br />
3. Ananda Vanii #15<br />
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<big><b>THERE MUST NOT BE MANY DADHIICI DIVAS</b></big><br />
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Recently (03 feb 2013), margii T wrote with great anticipation about
setting up an observance on April 9 of this year in memory of the
40th anniversary of Dadhiici Ac Divyananda Avt who self-immolated on
that day in 1973. <br />
<br />
Margii T wrote: "I will further state that on April 9 will be the
40th anniversary of the Self-immolation of Mahadadhici Ac
Divayananda Avt. I ask any those Ranchi margis who are angry at the
programme being done by Tiljala margis to please organize a public
programme near the old Legislative Building (Vidhan Sabha) to honour
the self-immolation of this true disciple of our Baba." (Margii T,
03 Feb 2013)<br />
<br />
Actually this type of issue first came up after the 30th April
massacre at Bijon Setu, Kolkata. That time many Bangla-speaking Wts
requested Baba to change Dadhiici Divas from 5th March to 30th
April. They reasoned that only 5 were killed on 5th March, whereas
17 were murdered on 30th April. <br />
<br />
Baba gave His reply. He told that keeping Dadhiici Divas on 5th
March is proper - all will be honoured on that date. So everyone
understood the spirit and letter of Baba's response. There were no
more questions. 5th of March is the fixed date for observing
Dadhiici Divas, regardless of any other past or future events. <br />
<br />
The only thing that does happen on 30th April is a protest. But that
is not a remembrance or honouring of the murdered Wts, nor is it
called as Dadhiici Divas or Dadhiici Divas #2. That protest is done
because still the case has not been resolved. <br />
<br />
The request by Dadas to change the date to 30th April is very
similar to the situation with the Jains. The Jains did not have any
social service projects so they misdirected their entire wealth,
time, energy, and resources in constructing temples because they did
not know what to do other than that. Similarly, when some in AM do
not have any committed work or social service project in mind, then
they think every single sacrifice should be observed independently.
Then there will be a maximum days for Dadhiici Divas programs.<br />
<br />
We all know that Baba has graciously given 05 March as the singular
day to honour and recognise the sacrifice of all Dadhiicis. Baba
wants all Dadhiicis to be celebrated and honoured on the same day.
So many have sacrificed and given their lives for the growth and
prosperity of Ananda Marga, i.e. for the great cause of bhagavad
dharma, and all should be remembered each year on 05 March. That is
the official day of Dadhiici Divas as given by Baba.<br />
<br />
Thus it is very curious why anyone would even think to observe other
dates like April 9 etc. Ultimately, ours is a man-making mission.
Our duty is to follow Ananda Marga ideology and follow Baba. To this
end, there are diverse and dynamic plans and programs to manifest.
We must serve suffering humanity in so many ways. That will all be
put on hold if we start observing multiple Dadhiici Divas
celebrations each year; that would start a trend whereby soon there
will be 365 days of Dadhiici Divas celebrations. Clearly, this is
not what we should do. <br />
<br />
Best is to follow Baba's stated declaration to remember all who
sacrificed for the great cause of ideology on 05 March - that is our
singular occasion to honour those who gave their lives for bhagavata
dharma.<br />
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<big><b>LETTERS FROM READERS</b></big></div>
<b><br />
</b><b><baba-krpa> Re: Ananda Marga Is Colourful</baba-krpa></b><br />
<i><br />
</i><i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/03/ananda-marga-is-colourful.html">http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/03/ananda-marga-is-colourful.html</a></i><br />
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Namaskar Gaunga,<br />
Beautifully illustrated ! Yes, Baba has woven a beautiful garland
with a huge variety of flowers having so many colors, textures and
fragrances. Never before, in the history of mankind, has such a
synthesis happened. Ananda marga is for all. <br />
<br />
Thanks for the inspiration.<br />
In Him, <br />
Amrit Lalloo<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b><baba-krpa> Re: Story: Incurring Debt Ruins Mental
Peace And Friendship</baba-krpa></b><br />
<br />
<i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/02/story-incurring-debt-ruins-mental-peace.html">http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/02/story-incurring-debt-ruins-mental-peace.html</a></i><br />
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I want to thank you all who contributed towards composing this Mail.
Its was a real "eye opener " for me and for every one who want to be
away from all such problems. <br />
<br />
THANKS. NAMASKAR. JAY BABA NAM KEVALAM<br />
<br />
Gautam Kumar<br />
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<i>The section below demarcated by asterisks is
an entirely different topic,</i><br />
<i> </i><i>completely unrelated to the above material. It stands
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<big><b>Tamasik Leafy Vegetable: Red Puiṋ Shak</b></big></div>
<br />
Here Baba guides us that the red, leafy puin shak (vegetable) is
"bad for the mind" and hence tamasik. <br />
<br />
"Some of you have possibly seen that there is a creeping leafy
vegetable plant called puiṋ shák [Indian spinach] … slightly wild,
and its leaves are small and blackish. This kind of puiṋ is called
buno puiṋ [wild variety]. Although its nutritional value is as good
as that of any other puiṋ, it is not good for patients suffering
from acidity. Although all kinds of puiṋ have more or less the same
qualities, it is the white puiṋ or puiṋ with light green large
leaves that is relatively easy to digest. The wild puiṋ is bad for
acidity, as the red puiṋ is bad for the mind." (Shabda Cayanika -
4, Disc: 24, pt #33)<br />
<br />
This red, leafy vegetable (puin shake) is found throughout Asia and
is sold around the globe in Asian vegetable markets. However, as
Ananda Margiis we should not ingest puiṋ shak as it is tamasik.<br />
<br />
It should also be noted that in our Ananda Marga books, it is
spelled two different ways:<br />
(1) Puiṋ <br />
(2) Puni<br />
<br />
The first spelling is correct, i.e. puiṋ, and that is the way it is
spelled in the above quote. <br />
<br />
The second listing - i.e. puni - is not correct. That is not the
proper spelling, yet it is written that way in some of our
publications. See the below quote as an example. <br />
<br />
The key point to keep in mind is that it grew ouy of rotten matter.
So, although many communities treat this as a good vegetable, but
for Ananda Margiis red puiṋ shak is tamasik and therefore avoided.
This is commonly missed because sadhakas think that every leafy
vegetable is sentient, but that is not true. Red puin shak is one
such example. <br />
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"Static food: Food which is harmful for the mind and may or may not
be good for the body is static. Onion, garlic, wine, stale and
rotten food, meat of large animals such as cows and buffaloes, fish,
eggs, etc., are static. Very often people eat food without knowing
its intrinsic qualities. For example, the milk of a cow which has
just given birth. Or white eggplant, khesárii pulse [horse gram],
red puni [Basella rubra Linn.], or mustard leaves, all of which
often grew out of rotten matter. In order to have a balanced mind
and to progress spiritually, human beings will have to pay attention
to the qualities of the food they eat. The idea that “I will just do
my sádhaná and eat any food, proper or improper” will not do."
(Ananda Marga Philosophy In A Nutshell: Food, Cells, Physical and
Mental Development)<br />
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For more information about this plant visit:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basella_alba">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basella_alba</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Baba</b><b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></b><b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></b><b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">This email contains four sections:</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. PS #4799: I am singing Prabhat Samgiita to please You</span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">I am singing Prabhat Samgiita to please You</b></big></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"Gán geye jái tomár tare shunabe tumi ei ásháte..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4799)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">O' Parama Purusa, You are ever resplendent. On this moonlit night by Your grace I have lit the lamp of devotion and am sitting here surrounded by the vast darkness of my reactive momenta (samskaras). In this ambience I am practicing Prabhat Samgiita, again and again - to please You. I sing on and on with this hope: That You will grace me by listening.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Baba, theoretically I know that You are with me always and that You are my my eternal Sakha' [1], but still I wonder what type of relation is this of ours. You never spend time with me, & You never speak with me. Just You keep me all alone. And in that desperate state I become utterly dry inside and I think that without You my entire life is like the burning desert, with no relief in sight. Without You by my side, in Your absence, I am completely miserable. Please grace me by coming.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">O' my dearest One, please give me a sign that You are listening to the calling of my heart. Parama Purusa, please come and tell me whether You are listening or not. After that, You are free to go wherever You like. O' my dearmost Baba, please be gracious and shower Your sweet smile directly in my mind so that it makes a permanently blissful impression - imprinted forever in my memory - like wonderful colours and decoration of alpana' [2]. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Baba, please be ever-gracious and reside always in my mental abode - up till eternity...</span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #4799</b></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">[1] Sakha': Ananda Marga ideology says, "'Samapra'n'a'h sakha' smrtah'. Where love and devotion are so overwhelming that it appears as if there is only one entity in two bodies, such a pair of persons is known as 'sakha''. The bhakta, the devotee, is the sakha of Parama Purus'a, because the bhakta can never think of himself as a separate entity from Him. Here he altogether forgets that he is separated from God. That is why Parama Purus'a is also a sakha' to His bhaktas and the bhakta is the sakha' of Parama Purus'a." (1) </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">[2] A'lpana': These are the colourful motifs, sacred art, or decorative painting done on a horizontal surface (walkway, patio etc) on auspicious occasions. Those who have attended DMC might have witnessed how on the walking path across the stage leading up towards Baba's dais there are some very decorative, colourful, attractive designs. In an artistic manner there is brilliant array of flower pollen, flower petals, or any colorful scented fragrance which are soft and upon which someone can walk comfortably. This beautiful and colourful decoration is known as a'lpana' and it is meant to pay high respect and adoration to the Divine Entity. In our Marga this is used for Baba's holy and auspicious arrival. In common social settings and religious life the general population makes such decorations for the arrival of any respected guest. It is also employed in the temples.</span><br />
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<big><big><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">India’s inferiority complex</b></big></big></big></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">We know that the Prout samaj theory is a broad-minded approach whereby all get the opportunity to rise up and progress. In this way people escape from the noose of various complexes, most notably inferiority complex. The creation of samaj movements is one unique method whereby the whole humanity can develop simultaneously in a complementary fashion.</span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>How exploiters inject an inferiority complex</b><b><br /></b><b>to establish their own superiority</b><b><br /></b></big></big><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">If one studies the basis of the formation of samajas and their criteria, then one can understand that without the formation of samaj, repressed ethnic populations and the exploited mass will never be able to enjoy freedom in the social sphere. Because exploiters inject various inferiority complexes in the mind of the community which they want to exploit.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">For example when the Britishers first started invading India then they suppressed the local language so that the common public was unable to express their grievances to their local government offices. The immediate effect was that the local people began suffering from an inferiority complex: 'I am illiterate, I do not know the basic thing; I am lowly.’ By injecting the superiority of the European language and culture, an inferiority complex was created in the minds of the Indian common mass.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Furthermore, the local customs, manners, behaviors, songs, dance, drama, and all local cultural expression which had high moral value were treated as low in the eyes of the British administrators. So Britishers injected their own films, cultures, manners, styles, and the result was that the inferiority complex became so deep rooted in the Indian population that even today in this 21st century if any person has a Masters degree in Sanskrit then they feel inferior to someone who speaks just a single sentence of English.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">When people suffer from an inferiority complex then they lose self-confidence and self-worth. They feel all their own local customs, manners, behaviours, and culture are low. And they prefer to follow the way the exploiters live, eat, and adhere to whatever customs, manners, & behaviours those exploiters do. So due to their inferiority complex, the common mass feels that everything that those exploiters do is great; and their own things are low.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In this stage it is very easy to exploit those suppressed peoples economically. This matter is detailed in the Prout discourse, 'Capitalism in the Three Spheres'</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - the Propounder of Prout - states that the chief solution is to instill self-confidence within the local people by developing their samaj. When local, ethnic people feel proud of their own language and customs, they will not suffer from inferiority complexes. And in that case the possibility of their getting exploited will be diminished and eliminated.</span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>How present-day India affected:</b><b><br /></b><b>abandoning good things, adopting bad ones</b></big></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">For centuries, India safeguarded the dharmic teachings of the vedas, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Giita etc. But now due to an inferiority complex that was first imposed during British rule, the youths of today in India do not want to know anything about India's past. They want to become completely European / American. This is evidenced by their choice of food, drink, dress, dance, and manners etc - all of which are based on western pseudo-culture.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">What Hollywood produces is copied by Indian youths. Their behaviour is a mirror image of Hollywood presentation. Our Indian youths do not like to follow anything that was told by the sages - i.e. taking sentient food, fasting regularly, embracing moral values, doing namaskar, wearing a laungota, using discreet dress, leading a God-centered life. Those things have all been eradicated, replaced by shaking hands, eating junk food, wearing underwear, walking in public in half-naked dress, embracing western material values, and leading a matter-centered life.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Always there are exceptions, so here we talking about the general trend in our Indian youths. And the root cause is that Britishers injected an inferiority complex that is so deep rooted that if today you ask any Indian about this, they will not understand what you are talking about - they will just get disgusted and reacted by your query. Such is the deep change that has occurred in the psyche.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Plus those Indians living overseas in the US or the UK etc have stopped using water and instead use toilet paper to clean their backside. They completely gave up their good habit of washing with water - though again there are always exceptions.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Furthermore, they like to talk in English, not in their mother tongue - this is especially the case in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan etc. One other pervasive phenomenon, which happens throughout India and across many languages groups, is that when they talk in their mother tongue then they mix in English words and phrases. This happens in the north, south, east and west of India. They do this because they feel English is more prestigious than their own mother tongue. And that belief, i.e. that English is great and their language is lowly, is the effect of their inferiority complex.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Sadly, the new generation is so entrenched in an inferiority complex and so ashamed of Indian traditions, that they are eager to toss aside the good customs of India and adopt the harmful and bad habits of the dominant western pseudo-culture.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Here we are not preaching that everything from the west is bad. Rather it is notable that good traits should be adopted from anywhere. The key problem is that when one is hounded by an inferiority complex then they lose their viveka / discrimination. In that case, they adopt all the ills of the west. That is the tragedy at hand.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The remedy is to speak in their mother tongue and embrace their cultural heritage, and use their power of viveka (discrimination) to understand that not everything from the west is great. And finally, the people of India have to cultivate a sense of self-worth. </span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Prospect of total annihilation</b></big></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Prout philosophy states, "Let us observe if there is a close relationship between language and socioeconomic progress and cultural development. I have already said that language is the vehicle of inner thoughts and ideas. Naturally it is inseparably linked with the Práná Dharma or fundamental characteristics of human beings. The way people can express their thoughts and ideas in their own mother tongue cannot be done in any other language. People feel uneasy when they speak in a language other than their mother tongue. If they constantly feel such uneasiness, their Práńa Shakta or vital energy will be disturbed. Consequently their vital force will be weakened. In such circumstance a sort of psychological crisis will occur in the collective mental body as well as in the individual mind. This will result in the emergence of inferiority complexes which will cause debility in the human mind. Those people whose language is suppressed loose their moral courage, initiative and power to protest. Ultimately a defeatist psychology develops in them, and as a group such people face the prospect of total annihilation." (1)</span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">What a fool he is! He cannot speak with grammatical precision</b></big></big><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Prout philosophy states, "Let me make the matter of psycho-economic exploitation even more clear. Suppose a certain Hindi chauvinist has come to see you [a bhojpuri person]. When you speak to him, you will certainly speak in Hindi, and so will he. But he is speaking his mother tongue, whereas you are not. Perhaps ungrammatical Hindi words will come out of your mouth. But it is obvious that in your expression there may be some fundamental errors, and the use of words will not be precise and to-the-point. This will create a diffidence in your mind, a kind of inferiority complex, whereas the Hindi-knowing people may suffer from superiority complex. They may think of you, “What a fool he is! He cannot speak with grammatical precision!” But instead if you speak in your own mother tongue [bhojpuri], your expression will be grammatically correct. So when you speak Hindi you become somewhat inferior to those Hindi-speaking person and, talking advantage of our inferior position, they may exploit you economically. They should not be given this opportunity of psycho-economic exploitation. If this sort of psycho-economic exploitation is tolerated, if they are given the opportunity to exploit for long, they will become rulers and you will become their subjects. This is how psycho-economic exploitation is perpetrated; in the first stage the exploiters impose inferiority complex in your mind by creating psychic pressure. When your language is suppressed, you will feel mentally inferior and develop some psychic weakness. Taking advantage of this psychic weakness, the exploiters will continue their psycho-economic exploitation. So those who advocate the cause of Hindi thus pave the way for psycho-economic exploitation. Actually they are not your friends." (2)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">This type of inferiority complex is not exclusive to India but rather wherever Great Britain colonised this complex exists - and same is true with the former colonies of France, Portugal, Holland, and Spain etc. Where they imposed their culture then all their past colonies continue to suffer from this same type of inferiority complex. Their language and culture has been destroyed and they have wholly adopted the aggressor’s language and customs. Often, those former colonies do not even know their own history. On this point India is fortunate - as it has kept some of their own cultural heritage in tact. Primarily it is the youths of India who do not like to follow those cultural values due to their inferiority complex. </span><br />
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<big style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><big style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>Samaj and groupism</b><b><br /></b></big></big><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">A few people believe their Proutistic samaj to be the holiest - and that their samaj should rule over the others. They claim all this in the name of the Proutistic teachings on samaj. However, those who sincerely review the Prout samaj system will clearly recognise when any of the groups tries to make such claims, then that is groupism - not part of the samaj system.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">References</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1. Prout philosophy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. A Few Problems Solved - 4, The Fundamentals of Language</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6600cc;"><big><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">== Section 3: Ananda Vanii ==</b></big></big></span></div>
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<big><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Live with a new spirit</b></big></big></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">“That which renews human existence and makes it full to the brim and overflowing with the joy of living is termed a festival...Inspire all people to live with a new spirit like true human beings. Let it inspire them with the fact that all humanity is an indivisible entity. On this auspicious day this is my inner wish.” (Ananda Vanii #48)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6600cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: black;">Note 1: True Ananda Vaniis have a number whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis do not - just as a fake car license plate has no number. By this way, you can easily recognise a Fake Ananda Vanii.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6600cc;"><big><big><b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">== Section 4: Links ==</b></big></big></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>Recent postings</b><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<a href="http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-people-may-be-surprised-to-know.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">New people may be surprised to know this truth</a><br />
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<a href="http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/01/fire-in-mouth-wrong-from-get-go.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Putting fire into the mouth of dead body</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><b>Recent postings</b><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<a href="http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-people-may-be-surprised-to-know.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">New people may be surprised to know this truth</a><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span>
<a href="http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/01/fire-in-mouth-wrong-from-get-go.html" style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Putting fire into the mouth of dead body</a></div>
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Future Humans-- Body Shape
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Baba says, "The situation that will arise in the future as a result of
humanity's ever increasing thirst for knowledge. To meet these developments
the nerve cells and nerve fibres will have to become more complex.
Consequently, the human cranium will become larger and the size of the head
will increase. The hands and feet will become weaker and weaker and human
beings may even lose the ability to walk...In the future, the legs will be
used less and less and the capacity to move on them will decrease. The arms
will become thin, and the head will become abnormally large." (AV-8, p. 8-9)
</span><br />
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Pareshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18189146035872487446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665359145686155267.post-85631984771972297872016-01-16T10:23:00.000+05:302016-01-17T23:44:54.944+05:30Story Of Broken Marriage, Infighting, & Kicking Each Other<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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From: Vikram <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:vikram@essentialcore..."><vikram essentialcore...=""></vikram></a><br />
Subject: Story Of Broken Marriage, Infighting, & Kicking Each
Other<br />
<br />
<br />
Baba<br />
<br />
<b>This entire email is composed of 3 parts:<br /><br />
(1) Posting: </b><b>Story Of Broken Marriage, Infighting, &
Kicking Each Other;</b><b><br />
(2 Trailer Quote: </b><b><b>In Ananda Marga Guru Puja is one
Lesson</b> <br />
</b><b> Each section is demarcated by asterisks (*). </b><br />
<br />
**** Here begins the Prabhat Samgiita ****<br />
Baba<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
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<big><big><b>== STORY OF BROKEN MARRIAGE,
INFIGHTING, & KICKING EACH OTHER ==</b><br />
</big></big></div>
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
Recently, on one rainy dark lunar midnight, a dear friend of mine
came to my house in that pitch darkness and knocked on the door. I
was surprised he had come but after hearing his voice I brought him
inside.<br />
<br />
He was visibly shaken - nervous, upset, and worried. We talked at
length. I found out that his spouse had beat him. She returned from
a friend's wedding reception where she ate some tamasik food. It was
quite apparent as onion small was emanating from her mouth. The
husband objected. Then they started quarreling. Ultimately he
overreacted and verbally accosted her. In his fury he called her
nasty names. In turn, she hit him & beat him. He ran away to
save his own life. Don't be surprised. But she was a certified
karate teacher.<br />
<br />
For reasons of privacy we shall refer to the husband as Prakash and
the spouse as Renu.<br />
<br />
Prakash and I talked for hours that night. I calmed him down. Though
I was shocked & surprised to hear since the inception of their
marriage they have been quarreling on multiple issues.<br />
<br />
This was very astonishing to me because I always thought of theirs
as an ideal marriage. I did not realise what was going on behind the
scenes. All along I had been telling everyone that their marriage
was successful. But now look what happened.<br />
<br />
Just to give you a little background, Prakash and Renu were married
at DMS - it happened quickly and was nearly forced on them. I also
found out that Renu's father gave Dadas a "contribution" of RS
50,000 to arrange the marriage and perform the ceremony. In this way
Prakash was bound. In addition, those Dadas praised Renu. But
although her parents are good margiis it became clear that Renu
herself wanted nothing to do with Ananda Marga.<br />
<br />
Before this, it was known that she would eat tamasik food: onion,
garlic, meat & eggs when she was with her friends in town. She
would eat those things outside the house - never bringing it into
her own kitchen. <br />
<br />
Anyway, that night when Prakash reached to my house, I clearly
understood that they were living in hell. Externally it looked
exemplary - but the reality was something quite different.<br />
<br />
By this whole story my mind was blown away.<br />
<br />
I tried to communicate with other margiis - near and far - about
such matters and found that similar things were going on in many
cases, but not most. I synthesized all the info and present these
points to you to help ensure that such episodes do not happen again
& again. Before the boy and girl even marry, something needs to
be done to ensure that a mismatched marriage is averted in the
future.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>OVERVIEW</b></div>
<br />
Marriage is such an important aspect of our Ananda Marga way of
life. Family life plays a critical role on many societal levels so
it is important that our Ananda Marga marriages be healthy, vibrant
and strong.<br />
<br />
However, in our Marga cases do arise where the marriage does not go
well. In the case of Prakash and Renu - although they belonged to
margiis families and their parents were strong margiis - but as a
married couple they did not match. They had different life goals. If
they knew this ahead of time they would not have married one
another. They married because their parents were margiis, not
because they had a shared life vision. They hardly knew each other
and Dadas and others were just painting a rosy picture by talking
only positives. No one talked about the negative side. If they had
known more about each other they would not have married.<br />
<br />
This letter contains key guidelines and recommendations for ensuring
two people in Ananda Marga have the best opportunity for a proper
marriage. Everyone, especially parents and those seeking to get
married, should be aware of these following points.<br />
<br />
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<b>ANANDA MARGA:</b><br />
<br />
<b>MARRIAGE IS FOR SOCIETY BUILDING</b></div>
<br />
As we all know - first and foremost - our Ananda Marga marriage
system is purely for society building. Ananda Marga marriages are
for creating a healthy, safe, and inspired environment for raising
children in a conscientious manner. The married couple should be
confident and ready to contribute to the all around growth of
society: individually & collectively, locally & globally
etc. Marriage in Ananda Marga means commitment to one another and
strict adherence to AM ideals. It is a unique system; this type of
universal outlook is not formed in any other marriage system. They
must build a proper unit family and embrace the greater universal
family. This is our ideal.<br />
<br />
It is in no way related with Hindu ritualistic marriages, western
materialistic marriages, or any other "marriage system" from around
the world. Nor do we follow or appreciate the new western model of
"co-habitating" without marriage and living as a libertine. In all
such cases, marriages are either based on external beauty,
infatuation, money, post or social status, local or religious
dogmas. These are the main allurements and aims most of the time.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>POINTS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW</b></div>
<br />
The following are points all should be aware of when considering
marriage - either their own marriage, or a marriage of a family
member or friend.<br />
<br />
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<b>LIFELONG COMMITMENT</b></div>
<br />
1. Those getting married must firmly know in their mind that an
Ananda Marga marriage is a lifelong commitment to one another for
society building. The main idea is for both to take care of their
progeny and make their children into bonafide members of society.
There is no other outlook than this.<br />
<br />
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<b>THE BOY AND GIRL MUST TALK AT LENGTH</b></div>
<br />
2. The two young people - the future husband and spouse - must get
ample scope to talk beforehand. They must get the opportunity to get
to know one another and decide for themselves if this is a good
match. Here it should be clarified that "getting to know one
another" does not mean dating or being boyfriend and girlfriend. The
boy and girl can get to know one another in a neutral setting. We
can all think and decide what that setting should be. It should be
supervised, safe, yet private enough that they can talk freely.<br />
<br />
a) They should talk about their goals and aims of life. They should
frankly discuss what they want. It is not that the parents should
decide if this is a good match. They should critically evaluate if
they share a similar outlook.<br />
<br />
b) The boy and girl should discuss things as basic as: Who will hold
an outside job? Who will cook? Who will raise the children? Where
will we live? All these basic existential points should be discussed
as far as possible. Nothing should be left to assumption; one must
not rely on preconceived notions. They both should openly and
clearly review and compare their vision for how their life will
progress.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately, all too often these things are not discussed; and, in
result, there is much confusion and disappointment after marrying.
What happens next is separation, marriage breaking or even divorce.<br />
<br />
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<br />
<b>CASE STUDY:</b><br />
<br />
<b>WHAT HAPPENS WHEN...</b></div>
<b><br />
</b>Last year, two people married with the false expectation that
the other would do all the cooking and cleaning, etc. Both the
husband and spouse worked outside the home and neither wanted to
attend to any domestic duties. Hence their marriage became a mess
because they had the wrong impression from the outset. Today, both
of their families are involved daylong in settling their marital
disputes.<br />
<br />
This is what happens when such matters are not discussed ahead of
time.<br />
<br />
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<b>THE BOY AND GIRL MUST TALK AT LENGTH (Cont)</b></div>
<b><br />
</b>c) The boy and girl should also talk about their likes and
dislikes. Firstly, they should talk about their role in Ananda Marga
and their devotional link with Guru. If one is very involved in
Ananda Marga and is attracted to sadhana and the other is from a
margii family but has zero interest in Ananda Marga, then that
marriage is not going to work. So the boy and girl must sincerely
talk about their social and spiritual commitment to Ananda Marga
ideals and Baba.<br />
<br />
I know one margii family where the husband is somewhat dogmatic but
the spouse wishes to sincerely practice Ananda Marga teachings. The
husband attends Ananda Marga programs as well as other dogmatic
religious gatherings and he tries to force his spouse to come to
those as well. But she does not like to attend local religious
events. This has become a source of tension and strife.<br />
<br />
There are some margii marriages where the husband is very sincere in
16 Pts and other do's and don'ts, but the spouse has other
interests and ways of living. So she raised the children in her own
way, different from Ananda Marga. In result, the husband has become
a stranger in his own house. Sometimes he wishes to sing kiirtan out
loud, but with fear he does not do. He wants a home based on Ananda
Marga socio-cum-spiritual ideals, but something else is going on. If
any margii visits, then the spouse is not at all happy.<br />
<br />
d) Next the young man and young lady should talk about their own
personal likes and dislikes related with everyday life - everything:
music, sports, literature, food, movies, friendships, cars,
exercise, reading, college or university studies, habits etc. They
should get a full picture of one another.<br />
<br />
e) As far as possible, the boy and girl should get a clear cut
vision of each other's mental outlook. Without that, they definitely
should not marry.<br />
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
in Him, <br />
Vikram<br />
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<br />
<i>The section below demarcated by asterisks is an entirely
different topic,</i><br />
<i> </i><i>completely unrelated to the above letter. It stands on
its own as a point of interest.</i></div>
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<big><b>In Ananda Marga Guru Puja is one Lesson</b></big></div>
<br />
"Question: What is pratyáhára?"<br />
<br />
"Answer: Pratyáhára is derived: prati – á – hr + ghaiṋ. The word
áhára literally means “assimilating” or “taking something within”.
As a yogic practice, pratyáhára means “withdrawal of the mind from
external objectivity and goading the withdrawn mind toward Parama
Puruśa”. (Yoga Psychology, Questions and Answers on Meditation)<br />
<br />
"You must bring about a revolutionary change in the flow of your
judgment and thought, and see how, after overcoming your fascination
with external colour, your mind becomes tinged with the His glorious
colour. In Ananda Marga Sadhana, the method of withdrawing the mind
from degrading tendencies, and absorbing oneself in the colour of
the Great, is called Pratyáhára Yoga (the yoga of withdrawal) or
Varńárghyadána (the offering of colours). All people have a
particular attraction for one or another object or activity and as
soon as they become attracted to an object, then their minds become
coloured with the colour of that object. You can withdraw your mind
from the colour of that object and dye yourself in His colour by
offering Him the captivating colour of the object that has attracted
you: this is the real Pratyáhára Yoga. The word Pratyáhára means “to
withdraw” – to withdraw the mind from its object." (Subhasita
Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour)<br />
<br />
Note: In Astaunga Yoga, there are 8 limbs - one of which is
pratyahara. We practice that as Guru puja as part of our regular
sadhana routine. Guru puja is very important. After sadhana, one
should always do Guru puja, and Guru puja can also be done on its
own. After all, it is a lesson. By this way, one's attachment for
mundane things slowly fades away. It is a perfect science. If, after
practicing Guru puja, one is unable to get rid of their worldly
attachments and / or a particular mental weakness, then best is to
consult an acarya. In Senior Acarya Diary, Baba has given a detailed
science and method for practicing Guru puja. One should learn how to
do this from any acarya, one on one.<br />
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Pareshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18189146035872487446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665359145686155267.post-52418449785929284052015-02-01T09:31:00.000+05:302015-02-01T22:24:04.025+05:30Who Gets Frustrated & What is the Remedy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Baba</b><br />
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<b><br />
</b><b>This email contains three sections:</b><br />
1. Posting: Why Frustration + Cure<br />
2. End Quote: Why Buddhists Got Confused<br />
3. Links<br />
<br />
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<big><big><big><b>WHY FRUSTRATION + CURE</b></big></big></big></div>
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
Fatigue and frustration are common human ailments that many people
suffer from at some point or another. People even lose inspiration
and energy for pursuits that were of great interest to them. This is
the widespread malady.<br />
<br />
As sadhakas, by His grace, we can escape this dual problem of
fatigue and frustration, and invite a perennial source of energy and
inspiration into our lives that will touch every facet of our
existence.<br />
<br />
It is our duty to theoretically and practically understand this
matter so we can implement it in our own lives and guide others.
Specifically, why do people lose energy and inspiration and become
frustrated. Second, how can one overcome, nay eliminate, fatigue and
feel inspired in all types of work and duties. That is what this
letter is all about.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>THEY BECOME TIRED IMMEDIATELY</b></div>
<br />
Many people get tired during the course of their day. Those working
daylong for someone else’s profit are generally the first to get
tired. Their day will just drag from the moment it begins. Their
muscles ache; their brain gets dull; and there is little motivation
or stamina for them to continue. They just slog through their day.<br />
<br />
In your comings and goings around town, you have surely seen such
persons. Their mind is not connected with the work they are doing.
This is the first category of people: They become tired almost
immediately.<br />
<br />
Ananda Marga teachings state, "When people’s actions are supported
by their physical energy and actional faculty but not by their
spiritual energy, they become easily tired in the process of work."
(1)<br />
<br />
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<b>THEY SEEM GENUINELY INSPIRED </b><br />
<br />
<b>BUT GIVE UP MOTIVATED BY PETTY DESIRES</b></div>
<br />
Next, there are those who seem to truly like what they are doing –
whether it be their job, hobby, sports, or family time. Often, such
persons are motivated by some type of psychic desire such as name
and fame, money, spouse, family status, prestige, and so on. They
will sacrifice much to achieve their worldly ends and material
pleasures, and it looks like they can continue forever, but even
they get tired – invariably. This is the common phenomenon.<br />
<br />
When they do not receive the psychic-cum-material reward for what
they are doing – such as recognition or money etc – then their
attraction for that project will wane. And ultimately they will give
up entirely. This is the normal course.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>WHEN HURDLES ARISE THEY LOSE INSPIRATION</b></div>
<br />
For instance, this often occurs in the general society with
political leaders before elections. In that pre election period,
they are very active in doing all sorts of service / seva. But the
moment they are defeated in that election they give up doing those
service projects. Similar is the case with those who volunteer for
mundane non-profit work. They may be psychically motivated to feed
the poor or clean-up the environment, but when hurdles arise then at
some point they lose inspiration. They feel that, "It is not worth
it." So they select a different course in life. Those volunteering
for their own name and fame will give up the task even more quickly.
Whereas those who think that - "This is His work and He is giving me
energy and I am doing to please Him” - are blessed with perennial
inspiration for their pursuits.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>HOW THIS TAKES SHAPE IN ANANDA MARGA:</b><br />
<br />
<b>SELECT CASES OF WTS AND FAMILY MARGIIS</b></div>
<br />
Unfortunately, we see examples of this in our Ananda Marga as well.
<br />
<br />
Amongst our wts, some entered into uniform to travel the world, or
to get respect, or for any number of reasons. And when the real
challenges of their endeavour come to the fore, that longing for
fame or prestige is not enough to carry them through. In that case,
they may just take rest in the jagrti for hours, or days, or months,
or they may leave entirely. <br />
<br />
And this happens in family margii life as well. A person formerly
committed to Ananda Marga social service projects might become
frustrated by the lack of results, or they may feel that no one else
is helping, and think "Why should I be the one doing this." Overcome
by that angst, they divert their energies elsewhere and spend all
their time exclusively doing for their own self or laokik family.
Whereas those who think that - "This is His work and He is giving me
energy and I am doing to please Him” - derive perennial inspiration
for their pursuits.<br />
<br />
In both cases, with Wts and family margiis, we see how frustration
and fatigue sometimes gain the upper hand.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
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<b>THEIR WORK IS BOUND TO BE TEMPORARY</b></div>
<br />
This happens with each and every worldly work if their efforts are
not fueled by spiritual inspiration. Why? Because those worldly
pursuits, endeavours, and hobbies fail to provide eternal stamina
and inspiration to continue. No matter how enthusiastically and
seriously one is involved, tiredness consumes them. No material
pursuit driven by some desire like name, fame, or social status etc
can provide ongoing energy. Inevitably fatigue consumes them. Only
those who devotionally and psycho-spiritually involved can
persevere. They think that - "This is His work, He is giving me
boundless energy, and with that stamina I am doing to please Him.”
They are blessed with ongoing inspiration for their endeavours.<br />
<br />
Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "When people are engaged in
intellectual activities, their work is bound to be temporary;
likewise, when they perform action simply for the sake of action,
this too is only temporary." (2)<br />
<br />
That is one end of the spectrum: Worldly pursuits buoyed by some or
more degree of psychic motivation.<br />
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<b>ONLY SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION IS PERENNIAL</b></div>
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On the other end of the spectrum are those who derive their
inspiration from the Supreme. For them, the aim is not any amount of
name or fame, or material wealth or prestige, or any other mundane
or relative factor. Nor are they motivated by an intellectual or
social interest in a given issue like the environment or women’s
rights. They are exclusively motivated by the idea of serving Parama
Purusa.<br />
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When one has wholly adopted this spiritual outlook, they think that
"This is His work; He has blessed me with the energy to serve; and I
am doing to please Him.” By His grace, this idea imbibes each and
every cell of their mind. They derive ongoing inspiration for their
pursuits. Such persons never experience frustration or fatigue.<br />
<br />
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Since devotion has awakened in them
and they have been endowed with spiritual inspiration, they are sure
to attain success in whatever action they undertake. Plunge into
action and you will find that you will be able to do anything and
everything." (3)<br />
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Buoyed by spiritual ideation,one will never grow tired and one will
always have ample energy to continue on in their noble endeavour.
And they will do all sorts of great, lasting work for society, i.e.
establishing His ideals.<br />
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<b>MOMENTUM OF SPIRITUAL WORLD IS MOST POWERFUL</b></div>
<br />
Thus one must always cultivate the right outlook: "This is His work
and He is giving me energy and I am doing to please Him." With
practice and perseverance, this outlook along with spiritual sadhana
will give one tremendous scope to perform all actions devoid of any
feelings of frustration.<br />
<br />
This is how Baba says we are to proceed. No matter the work, whether
it be physical, psychic, or spiritual, if one moves ahead with true
spiritual feeling, then one will never experience frustration or
fatigue.<br />
<br />
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The momentum or attraction of the
psychic realm is much more powerful than that of the physical world,
and the momentum or attraction of the spiritual world is still more
powerful. When people hesitate and doubt whether they can accomplish
something, and if they start to work in that hesitant frame of mind,
they can never accomplish that task. But if they plunge into action
thinking of their goal with courage, imbued with spiritual
inspiration, they are sure to be crowned with success. No action is
greater than the human capacity to perform it. Of all the manifold
entities in this expressed world, human beings are the most
powerful." (4)<br />
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<b>ALWAYS WORKING FOR PARAMA PURUSA NOT FOR
WORLDLY GAIN</b></div>
<br />
At the beginning of this letter, we discussed those who work
motivated by physical or psychic longing. Both of these types of
people are bound to suffer from fatigue – quickly. There are no
shortage of examples of this in our human society.<br />
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Whereas, the one who ideates on the Lord and thinks that - "This is
His work; He has blessed me with the energy to serve; and I am doing
to please Him” - they derive ongoing inspiration for their pursuits.
Because that bhakta sees one and all as the manifestation of the
Supreme. In that case their mind is ensconced in the thought of the
Divine, even though they are living and working in this world.<br />
<br />
So the ideation behind the action is what determines whether that
person is prone to fatigue or not. Those who think that - "This is
His work and He is giving me energy and I am doing to please Him”-
are truly blessed and receive ongoing fuel from Parama Purusa for
all their pursuits.<br />
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<b>WHY SOME WTS WHO GET FRUSTRATED IN THEIR </b><br />
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<b>DHARMA PRACARA OR SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECTS</b></div>
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In our Ananda Marga, you may have seen some Wts become frustrated by
their dharma pracara or social service projects. Mentally, they were
more involved in worldly measurements and completely missed out
ideating on and serving Him. Such workers were easily frustrated
& often left. A classic example of this is type of mentality is
to see how a Wt behaves after losing their post. If they become
depressed and inactive, then it means they were motivated by having
that high post and prestige. Whereas those doing to please Him
always feel buoyant, blissful and ready for life - irrespective of
their organisational stature etc.<br />
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That is the stark difference between those who think that "This is
His work and He is giving me energy and I am doing to please Him”
and those motivated and affected by worldly gains and losses. If one
is doing any service project or seva in order to please Parama
Purusa, and not for name and fame - “I did this, I did that, this
work was done by me” etc - then one will get ongoing inspiration.
Fatigue will never sap them of their energy and motivation.
Undauntedly, they will move ahead. <br />
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<b>SELF-ANALYSIS AND SADHANA NEEDED</b></div>
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This should be the approach cent-per-cent of the time. For that, one
must critically analyse their motivations and evaluate the nature of
one’s work. Is this work solely for my individual or petty gain? if
so, one is sure to lose inspiration quickly. Whereas those who think
that - "This is His work; He has blessed me with the energy to
serve; and I am doing to please Him” - receive ongoing fuel from
Parama Purusa for all their pursuits.<br />
<br />
With this type of self-analysis – along with regular spiritual
practices – one will always persevere and gain success. Because they
think that: "This is His work, He is the Supreme Doer, I am a mere
tool in His hand, and I am doing to please Him." Then by His grace
one will never experience any sort of fatigue. One will receive
eternal inspiration from Him to complete each and every task in a
nice way.<br />
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<b>HOW TO RECEIVE ENDLESS INSPIRATION</b></div>
<br />
Thus one must always cultivate the right outlook: "This is His work;
He has blessed me with the energy to serve; and I am doing to please
Him.” With practice and perseverance, this outlook along with
spiritual practice will give one the scope to perform all actions
devoid of any feelings of frustration.<br />
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By cultivating this spiritual outlook one will receive endless
inspiration, while those motivated by mundane gains burn out
quickly. Adopting a spiritual perspective is our strength. This is
how Baba says we are to proceed.<br />
<br />
When a person feeds their baby and thinks that they are serving
Parama Purusa in the form of this child, then they will go on and on
and never tire of their duty. Similarly, when one thinks of Him and
raises the Prout slogan to please Him – and not for some unit
psychic desire of getting elected to public office etc – then no
matter the outcome one will not tire of doing Prout pracara work.<br />
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<b>MATERIALISTS ARE PRONE TO FATIGUE</b></div>
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Here we should be aware about one thing: People look around the
general society and often think that so-and-so individual is great
and has boundless energy. They glorify their neighbors, friends, and
acquaintances because they only see part of the picture. They know
the problems that crop up in their own house, but they naively think
others are immune to such issues. Thus they indiscriminately place a
gold ribbon around such persons.<br />
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But this is wrong. None should fall in this type of delusion. What
they are seeing is not the full picture. Those on the path of
materialism are subject to fatigue, frustration, ignorance and
despair. Keep that in mind the next time you see someone around town
and think, "Wow, that person is really great in all respects."<br />
<br />
Never forget, materialists are prone to fatigue and frustration. No
matter how grand their life may look from the outside.<br />
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One can only overcome all tiredness and frustration by thinking that
"This is His work, He has blessed me with the energy to serve, and I
am doing to please Him." By this approach, fatigue will disappear
and one will get renewed energy to do all kinds of good deeds and
welfare projects for Him.<br />
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<b>REVIEWING THE MAIN APPROACH</b></div>
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One must always cultivate the right outlook: "This is His work, He
is the Supreme Doer, I am a mere tool in His hand, and I am doing to
please Him." With practice and perseverance, this outlook along with
spiritual sadhana will give one the scope to perform all actions
devoid of any feelings of frustration. Frustration has an inverse
relationship with spirituality. The more spiritually-based a person
is, the less they will feel frustrated or mentally dejected. <br />
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<b>"WITHOUT INSPIRATION, THEY CANNOT ACHIEVE
ANYTHING"</b></div>
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Sadguru Baba has blessed us with a proper social-sum-spiritual
outlook, dharma sadhana, and the way to ideate while working in this
world: "This is His work, He has blessed me with the energy to
serve, and I am doing to please Him." One must practically and
theoretically realise these gifts. Then there will never be fatigue
in life; one will always feel that they are at the lotus feet of
Parama Purusa.<br />
<br />
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "When human beings seek to do
something lasting, or build something new, or promote human welfare,
or establish something valuable to society, they must establish
themselves in spiritual life. Without devotion, without inspiration,
they cannot achieve anything." (5)<br />
<br />
Sadguru Baba says, "Never think that you cannot do a certain work;
just commit yourself to doing that work and you will see that you
will certainly be able to do it. When you start working for the
welfare of society, society can never remain backward; it is bound
to progress, and through the advancement of society you will also
achieve success in your life." (6)<br />
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Again, the only way to avoid feelings of hopelessness is to do for
Him - and not for any selfish or worldly motivation.<br />
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Thus one must always cultivate the right outlook: "This is His work
and He is giving me energy and I am doing to please Him." With
practice and perseverance, this outlook along with spiritual sadhana
will give one the scope to perform all actions devoid of any
feelings of frustration.<br />
<br />
This is how Baba says we are to proceed.<br />
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<b>YOU MUST ACCEPT HIM AS THE ULTIMATE GOAL</b></div>
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In this way it becomes easy to
perform righteous deeds. What is important is to move towards Parama
Puruśa, the only permanent Entity, along with one's knowledge and
action, which we collectively call devotion. Without the inspiration
of devotion, nothing lasting can be achieved. Thus conscientious
people, whatever actions they may perform, must not deviate from the
Supreme Goal in life. Ours is a subjective approach with objective
adjustment: our main purpose is to continue with our mundane
activities while placing our minds at the feet of Parama Puruśa. You
must accept Him as the ultimate Goal of your lives, and then move
on. If impediments arise in your movement towards the Goal, they
must be removed from the path; and those circumstances which are
beneficial to your progress must be encouraged. In this way you will
individually progress, and that individual progress will also
advance the collective life." (7)<br />
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<b>NON-SADHAKAS CANNOT DO</b></div>
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To cultivate the feeling of “doing to please Him,” one must have
reverence for Parama Purusa. And this only comes from sadhana and
devotional longing. Without spiritual practices, one will be
perplexed and wonder, “Why should I do for Him.” That is why
non-sadhakas cannot manage this approach. Only those bhaktas fueled
by sadhana and the thought of Him can think, “This is His work and
He has blessed me with the opportunity to serve and by His grace I
am doing to please Him.”<br />
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When the goal is pleasing Parama Purusa - and not worldly factors
like praise, adulation, or post - then it does not matter if one is
being heralded by others or not. Because one is not striving for or
hoping to get that type of self-acclaim etc. In that case, if you
are serving Parama Purusa and His creation and no one is praising
you, then you are not deterred or deflated. Rather you will continue
serving - fueled by that eternal source of inspiration. Regardless
what others think or say, that sadhaka will continue working to
please Parama Purusa. All because one is motivated by a deep
spiritual yearning - not for any mundane gain. Then and only then
does one receive perennial inspiration to move ahead.<br />
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<b>KEY TO PERENNIAL INSPIRATION</b></div>
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The overarching idea of this entire letter is that those motivated
by mundane longing and worldly attainment invariably experience
frustration and other psychic ailments. While those who take His
name and work to please Him receive perennial inspiration to move
ahead and never feel an ounce of frustration. That is the remedy. <br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
in Him,<br />
Prabha’<br />
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REFERENCES<br />
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life – 11, Momentum and
Attraction<br />
2. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life – 11, Momentum and
Attraction<br />
3. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life – 11, Momentum and
Attraction<br />
4. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life – 11, Momentum and
Attraction<br />
5. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life – 11, Momentum and
Attraction<br />
6. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life – 11, Momentum and
Attraction<br />
7. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life – 11, Momentum and
Attraction<br />
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<big><b>Why Buddhists Got Confused</b></big></div>
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"Regarding jiivátmá [unit consciousness], Buddha did not use the
term jiivátmá or any such word, but he uttered one sentence,
Attáhi attánaḿ natha. This sentence may have two meanings. One
meaning is, “One is the lord of one’s own self,” and the other is,
“Átman is the lord of átman.” The second meaning perhaps is more
acceptable because in the Prákrta language the word appan is
generally used to indicate one’s own self, while the word attá is
mainly used in the sense of átman, or soul. Thus one cannot
conclusively prove that Buddha did not accept the existence of
átman; there is sufficient scope for controversy on this point."
(1)<br />
<br />
"Buddha clearly and firmly supported the doctrine of rebirth. In
fact, no doctrine before him had placed as much stress on the theory
of rebirth as his did. One who accepts the theory of rebirth is
bound to accept the existence of átman also. If the átman is
non-existent, then who will take rebirth?" (2)<br />
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REFERENCES<br />
1. NSS, Dsic: 18<br />
2. NSS, Dsic: 18
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<span style="color: #6600cc;"><big><big><b>== Section 3 ==</b></big></big></span><br />
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<big><b>Answers on Pranayama</b></big></div>
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11 Question: What is práńáyáma?</div>
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Answer: Práńáyáma is defined as: Tasmin sati shvása prashvásayoh gativicchedah práńáyáma. That is, “Práńáyáma is the process of breath control along with the imposition of the ideation of Supreme Consciousness.” It helps the mind in concentration and meditation.</div>
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12 Question: What is the spirit of práńáyáma?</div>
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Answer: Pránán yamayati eśah práńáyámah. That is, the word práńáyáma literally means “controlling the práńáh [vital energy]”. The psycho-philosophy behind the practice of práńáyáma is that the spiritual aspirant tries to let the práńendriya [ten vital-energy currents] remain in a state of pause so that the paused unit mind will merge into the ocean of consciousness.</div>
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13 Question: How many types of práńáyáma are there?</div>
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Answer: There are two main types of práńáyáma: hat́ha yaogika práńáyáma and Yudhiśt́hira práńáyáma. When práńáyáma is done without fixing the mind on a particular point of concentration, and without imbibing Cosmic ideation, it is called hat́ha yaogika práńáyáma. But when práńáyáma is performed with the mind fixed at a particular point along with Cosmic ideation, it is called Yudhiśt́hira práńáyáma. [The eldest Pandava, Yudhisthira, was the first person to popularize práńáyáma according to this method.] (Yoga Psychology, Questions and Answers on Meditation)</div>
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Pareshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18189146035872487446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665359145686155267.post-67597773649692219572015-01-31T03:43:00.000+05:302015-02-01T08:57:15.876+05:30Dirty Mindset in Medical Profession<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1. Posting: Good & Bad Doctors</div>
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<big><big><b>GOOD & BAD DOCTORS</b></big></big></div>
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Namaskar,</div>
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These days there are many good doctors, but also many ills within the medical profession - especially where extreme capitalism has taken hold. And the root cause behind these deficiencies is a faulty mind-set.</div>
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So long as doctors feel that they are doing business and need to make a profit, the medical profession will never be able to right itself. That outlook is what taints the field.</div>
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Shrii PR Sarkar has made this a major theme in His Prout teachings. And He has furthermore recounted His own personal interactions with doctors who tried to cheat their patients. All of that and more is told below - including the psychology that should drive medicine, not the profit motive but rather service psychology.</div>
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<b>A LITTLE LONGER TO CURE THE PATIENT,<br /><br />HENCE I SELL MORE MEDICINE</b></div>
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Here Shrii Sarkar recounts one incident of when He took one small boy to the doctor for treatment.</div>
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"Let me recount an incident that occurred several years ago. In 1940 I went to a homoeopathic pharmacy.With me was a boy of twelve or thirteen, the younger brother of an acquaintance. I had gone there for some medicine for the boy. The doctor took pains to examine the boy properly, then prescribed some medicine. He said, “Please return with his medical report on Saturday afternoon.” I replied, “Will Saturday morning not do? On Saturday afternoon I will be going out of town; I will be going home.” Further discussion revealed that we came from the same district and our homes came under the jurisdiction of adjacent police stations on opposite sides of a river. The doctor then asked me to return the medicine and said, “I am giving you another medicine.”</div>
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"When I asked why he said, “Both medicines are good, but I give the first medicine to people I do not know because it takes a little longer to cure the patient, hence I sell more medicine.”" (1)</div>
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By Shrii Sarkar's above first-hand account, it is quite apparent that some doctors employ various tricks to make a bigger profit.</div>
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Note: In His personal accounts that appear throughout this letter, Shrii Sarkar is describing medical practices in India during the 1940’s and 1950’s. But such issues are no doubt prevalent in various forms around the entire globe. Top of all, Shrii Sarkar is exposing the defective mentality that has become rampant in today’s for-profit, medical industry.</div>
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<b>FOR PROFIT:</b><br />
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<b>EXPENSIVE PROCEDURES ARE NEEDLESSLY PERFORMED</b></div>
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In places like the USA - where materialism is a distinct disease and doctors and the pharmaceutical companies view the field of medicine as a way to accumulate riches - the situation is a thousand times worse: Wrongful medicines are given; expensive procedures and costly treatments are needlessly performed; research is profit-driven; curable but uncommon diseases are overlooked; and, patients are seen as paying customers, not as fellow human beings who need care.</div>
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Plus there are so many other related problems that compromise the medical profession like the exorbitant cost of medical treatment. All such ills are in vogue now and will continue into the foreseeable future - so long as capitalism is the driving force behind the medical profession.</div>
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Prout philosophy states, "No matter what country you belong to, tell me honestly, how many doctors can you really trust and respect? Among the doctors you know, you may believe in one or two at the most, but those who have won your faith may or may not command your respect. In other words, the doctors whom you believe in, who can cure a patient, are not accessible because they cost too much." (2)</div>
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What is rampant in the USA is fast spreading to all points across the globe. So we should all be alert.</div>
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All familiar with the teachings of Prout know well that the answer lies in turning medicine into a service oriented profession. This is not a far off ideal, it is entirely feasible and that is the only way to undo the nightmare of today's medical practices.</div>
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<b>SOCIAL SERVICE IS THE MAIN AIM<br /><br />OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION</b></div>
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In capitalism, society is driven by the profit-motive - period. Everyone works for their own selfish interests and by that way society moves. Everything is done out of the business motive.</div>
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But humans have the capacity for service. Animals primarily do only for their own stomach, i.e. self-interest. Humans though feel moved internally to help and serve others. A mother nurses her baby, people donate money to those in need, youths volunteer their time in destitute regions. Good people want to serve.</div>
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And this ideal should be encouraged and honoured more and more. People who have love for humanity should be goaded into service oriented professions like medicine. And they should be respected for their noble choice. In that way the medical profession can regain its integrity.</div>
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Prout philosophy states, "The medical profession as such has more to do with social service than with professionalism. Social service is the main aim of the medical profession. But then social workers cannot live on air, so they have to accept some money for their livelihood from the government, autonomous bodies, public institutions or ordinary people: in short, from those they serve. To be a doctor may appear to be a way of earning a living to an unemployed person, but it cannot be categorized as a business under any circumstances." (3)</div>
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Thus under no circumstances should doctors be in business for themselves. In that case they will compromise the health of the patient in order to make more money. Rather they should be guaranteed funding by the government and be given recourse to pursue their profession according to service psychology.</div>
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Unfortunately, the situation is not like that today. See here how doctors cheat their patients to make more money.</div>
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Shrii Sarkar says, "Of all the doctors you have come across, how many are idealistic and dutiful? If you visit a doctor, he will prescribe strong medicines for a light illness. This will inevitably be the case if he owns his own dispensary." (4)</div>
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And indeed these days some surgeons perform open heart surgery just so that they can collect a big fee. Or some doctors prescribe lab tests because they get a "kickback" (i.e. payment) from the lab for each test ordered. Or there are so many scams going on. These are common occurrences in places like the USA. And in unregulated markets like Mexico, China, and India, other types of issues surface. All of this is rampant these days among certain doctors and it is only spreading more around the globe.</div>
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And the problem is further multiplied by the entire pharmaceutical profession - as vast subset of the today’s profit-oriented medical industry. These pharmaceutical companies have one bottom line: Maximum profit. That is their driving agenda and to increase profits they resort to numerous seedy and dishonest ways.</div>
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The crux of the matter is that doctors hold a unique position in society. Nobody wants to get sick and certainly nobody wants to die, so they go to the doctor filled with hope, regard, and respect. They feel totally dependent and think of that doctor as a saviour or demi-god.</div>
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Prout philosophy states, "A helpless person, no matter how great his financial, social or intellectual capacity, considers a doctor to be a ray of light in the darkness or a lifeboat which can save him from drowning." (5)</div>
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In that case, doctors can easily exploit the situation in their favour. They have the upper hand. The patient needs help and the doctor promises a cure. In that case, the doctor can do anything he wants.</div>
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In a service oriented profession when the welfare of the patient is put at a premium, then all is well. But when big $$ profits are at stake, doctors often exploit their position and take to underhanded business maneuvers.</div>
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Here the point is that when given the power, selfish doctors fall prey to abusing and cheating their patients in all kinds of ways: Sexually, financially, medically etc. Tragically, capitalism initially rewards those greedy, selfish doctors by giving them huge stature in society. And if they break the law it can take years to unearth their wrongdoing and sentence the doctor to jail.</div>
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<b>SPURIOUS DRUGS AND INJECTIONS<br /><br />ARE ADMINISTERED TO PATIENTS</b></div>
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Here is the Proutistic overview of a few of the ills in today's medical industry in some countries.</div>
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Prout philosophy states, "Countless complaints can be made against doctors and the medical profession. Although it would take a lot of space to list them all, let me briefly mention a few: patients have to settle for adulterated medicines unless they bribe the pharmacist; sweepers, orderlies and nurses do not take proper care of a patient’s needs unless they are tipped; a patient writhing in pain may be rebuked instead of being given medicine; if one does not call the doctor at least once for a personal consultation so that that doctor can earn some extra money, one may be unable to secure a bed on one’s next visit to the hospital; a medicine that is supposedly out of stock in the hospital can be illegally purchased in a nearby shop at an exorbitant price; without bribing the doctor a sick patient will not be admitted to the hospital; during the compulsory medical examination for a new job, all the medical staff put out their hand for a bribe; the doctor in collusion with the optician fails many people in their eye tests so that they will have to buy glasses; hospital patients are served food which is cheaper and of poorer quality than what they are entitled to; milk and fruits reserved for patients are consumed by the hospital staff; spurious drugs and injections are administered to patients. Such grievances are endless. Some are extremely serious, involving accusations of such irresponsibility that it is difficult to believe that people actually have these experiences." (6)</div>
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All such incidents will wash away with a service oriented medical industry. The day is not far off.</div>
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Another common malady in today's medical profession is the lack of research in less common diseases.</div>
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At present, so many companies invest money into researching new hypertension (high blood pressure) medicine because they can gain enormous profits. When the better option is to guide the patient how to cure hypertension through lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, meditation etc). But this they do not do because selling high blood pressure medicine is a gold-mine these days. People will take that medicine for the rest of their life: What a sale - daily consumption by tens of millions of people.</div>
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Yet at the same time, there are so many diseases classified as "rare" where no medical research is underway due to lack of funding. So from the outset the tendency is not to research and make medicines for rare diseases. And if a medicine is made then the cost is astronomical - and may take years or a lifetime for the common citizen pay. Yer there are around 30 million people in the US alone suffering from these "rare" diseases, and there is almost no hope in sight for them. The same tragedy plays out in other countries as well.</div>
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Some common "rare" diseases include: Vitiligo (white patches on the skin), testicular cancer, gastric lymphoma etc. Many suffer from countless conditions and numerous syndromes.</div>
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Basically, if less than 200,000 people suffer from a disease in the US it is labeled as "rare" or "orphan" in most cases drug companies do not want to touch it as it is too costly for them, i.e. too difficult to make a big profit. Hence those patients are just left to suffer while medical research aims towards bigger financial catches.</div>
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It is for this reason that Shrii Sarkar tells the following story in His Ananda Vacanamrtam series.He recounts how nobody wants to go to Kishanganj because the incidence of malaria is very high there. Only doctors like to go there because they will have a huge number of patients. Such doctors even pray that let people get sick so I may earn a good living.</div>
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For this reason and more, people commonly view many doctors as being greedy businessmen, nothing more.</div>
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Prout philosophy states, "We hear many people say, “The medical profession is a business like any other. Can such a business prosper without doing anything wrong? It is impossible to run a business if one is totally honest.”" (7)</div>
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When this selfish mentality is rampant, then how can the medical profession ever truly help society.</div>
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<b>PROUT'S SOLUTION:<br /><br />MOTHER DOES NOT THINK TO CHEAT HER SICK CHILD</b></div>
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Prout philosophy states, "The welfare of the patient should be the main aim of the medical profession." (8)</div>
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In order for the patient's welfare to come first, doctors and pharmaceutical companies must be more interested in providing a service to society than fattening their own wallet. Unfortunately, in capitalism the profit motive is running rampant in the field of medicine, but it need not always be like this.</div>
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In past societies and in the future when Prout is in vogue, so many good-hearted people will venture into professions with the sole motivation of helping others. Youths who are broad-minded should be encouraged in this way.</div>
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We must remember that a service psychology is not an unheard of phenomenon. When a child is sick, the mother does not think that now is the time to cheat her child, rather she thinks she must sacrifice and do all she can to cure her baby. This is service psychology - when one's heart is moved to help someone, setting aside all personal interest. Many people do such selfless acts everyday and it is time that this come in vogue in today's medical industry.</div>
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Let us also remember that the 5 minimum requirements must be guaranteed to all - including proper medical care. So there is no option but to resurrect and right the current medical model, otherwise society will never move ahead.</div>
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Here again Shrii Sarkar is giving a personal account of what happens when doctors are driven by greed and profits.</div>
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Prout philosophy states, "Once I heard about a doctor, standing by the bed of a poor, distressed patient, who said in an authoritarian way, “You must pay my fees at once. I won’t listen to any excuses.” A poor relative of the patient left the house in despair, borrowed money by giving an IOU, and paid the doctor’s bill. I doubt whether a country can be considered civilized if the strictest reform measures are not taken against such human demons." (9)</div>
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All have the inherent desire to serve. If this quality is cultivated and nurtured, all the many ills infesting today's medical profession will vanish. To doctors, here is this final guideline.</div>
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Prout philosophy states, "The convenience of the patient must be given more consideration than your own." (10)</div>
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People who have inherent love for humanity should be goaded into service oriented professions like medicine. And they should be respected for their noble choice. In that way the medical profession can regain its integrity.</div>
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The general human tendency is towards service mentality. So that should be encouraged. Those driven by a business mentality should not become doctors. While those with a service mentality should be given a stipend to complete their education. Then there will be a sufficient number of doctors to serve the society.</div>
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Remember, according to Prout, the medical profession should not be not an industry per se. It should not be a business venture or individual enterprise. Rather, this must be run on a cooperative basis - no profit, no loss, guided by a service mentality. By society will be far better off. Many illnesses will be wholly eliminated, the overall health of society will improve, and those who do get sick will receive proper care.</div>
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When people talk about expensive drugs, they usually are referring to drugs like Lipitor for high cholesterol ($1,500 a year), Zyprexa for schizophrenia ($7,000 a year) or Avastin for cancer ($50,000 a year). But none of these medicines come close to making Forbes’ exclusive survey of the most expensive medicines on the planet.</div>
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The nine drugs on our list all cost more than $200,000 a year for the average patient who takes them. Most of them treat rare genetic diseases that afflict fewer than 10,000 patients. For these diseases, there are few if any other treatments. So biotech companies can charge pretty much whatever they want.</div>
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Alexion Pharmaceutical’s Soliris, at $409,500 a year, is the world’s single most expensive drug. (Courtesy of Forbes.com)</div>
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<b>Note 2: HIGH COST OF CANCER DRUGS FORCES </b><b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>MANY TO STOP TREATMENT STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS</b></div>
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Astronomical prices for breakthrough new cancer drugs are pushing up treatment costs for patients as well as insurers, making it tougher for patients to complete lengthy therapy at a time when it's increasingly effective.</div>
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Global spending on cancer medicines hit $91 billion last year, up from $71 billion in 2008 and $37 billion a decade ago, according to a report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. That's despite factors that have slowed the average annual increase in cancer drug spending to 5.4 percent over the past five years, down from 14.2 percent increases each year from 2003 to 2008.</div>
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"We'll cross (the $100 billion) threshold in the next year or so," predicted Murray Aitken, the institute's executive director. That amount would be about 10 percent of worldwide spending on all prescription drugs.</div>
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In the U.S., a month's supply of a brand-name cancer drug is now about $10,000, double what it was a decade ago, according to the report. The most expensive drug, at $117,648 for a course of treatment. <i>(Courtesy of IMSHealth.com)</i></div>
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Recently, two pediatricians in the state of Ohio were sentenced to long jail terms for sexually abusing their patients, i.e. young boys. Their criminal behaviour went on for years and years before they were finally caught and sentenced.</div>
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A gynecologist in the US was recently sentenced to 45 years in jail for sexually abusing his patients.</div>
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Sadly, there are some doctors who resort to such degrading acts - though this is not the norm.</div>
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<b>REFERENCES</b></div>
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1. Human Society - 1</div>
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2. Human Society - 1</div>
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4. Human Society - 1</div>
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7. Human Society - 1</div>
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8. Human Society - 1</div>
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9. Human Society - 1</div>
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10. Caryacarya - 2</div>
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From: "Marc Pele" <moksa_mp canad...="">To: am-global@earthlink.net Subject: Dirty Mindset in Medical Profession Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:52:58 +0000 Baba "Kenoi va' ele, dola' diye gele, na' bale gele cale, phele a'ma'y..." (PS 1995) Purport: Baba, You have been gone so long, why did You come and stir my heart only to then go away without saying a word-- thereby leaving me all alone. Baba, neither do You have any love for me nor do You understand the aching pain of my heart. Baba, after coming and reciting one fairy tale, where did You go. Baba, I want You to remain here with me. Baba, amongst all the dear ones, You are my dearmost. Why then do You not reside eternally in my heart. Baba, You are my dearmost and innermost, then how can You justify going so far away from me. Is it proper to leave me isolated and all alone. Please tell me. Baba, You are so dear to me, no matter what I will never forget You; Baba, I will never leave You. Not at any cost will I ever wipe You away from my mental plate-- from the memories of my mind. That I will never do. Baba, even if You do not desire to remain with me-- even if You want to hide-- I shall always keep You in the golden casket of my heart. Baba, You are eternally mine; my everything is surrendered at Your lotus feet...</moksa_mp><br />
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Baba says, "Ecologists claim that some deserts are essential for keeping
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Pareshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18189146035872487446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665359145686155267.post-32938844773540975052015-01-22T08:35:00.000+05:302015-01-24T01:11:39.927+05:30UNDERSTANDING GHOSTS #2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><br /></i><i>(Note: This is part 2 of this series, a link to part 1 has been appended below.)</i><br />
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<i>In this present era, we are step by step witnessing the spread of various mental disorders etc. This outbreak is happening most drastically in those so-called first-world nations.</i><i><br /></i><i><br /></i><i>Around the globe, and especially in the materialistic communities, many medical professionals and psychologists are under the impression that all such mental disorders fall within the realm of brain diseases. Thus whether one has brain cancer or clinical depression, western medical specialists are treating all mental disorders as brain diseases, using traditional allopathic medicines. This is their standard approach.</i> (1)<br />
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But brain diseases and psyschic diseases are not the same. In the first letter of this series, this topic has been discussed at length and here following are further thoughts on this distinction between brain diseases and psychic diseases.<br />
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So then how do psychic diseases occur? Often times people harbour thoughts which are figments of their imagination or which are untrue ideas. People can think that there is a ghost in their house; people can think that everyone hates them; people can think that they are better than everyone else; or, people can be afraid of the dark etc. And when any of these types of ideas dominate one's thinking and flood the objectivated mind, then that results in a psychic disease.<br />
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Here Baba explains further how such psychic diseases like superiority complexes and inferiority complexes develop.<br />
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "A defect in the objectivated mind may also cause inferiority complex or superiority complex. When the objectivated mind becomes large enough to pamper one's ego, one develops a superiority complex. One starts considering oneself to be superior to others in points of knowledge, the capacity to act, organizational calibre and other qualities of leadership, and unnecessarily slights others. Such a person expects preferential treatment, VIP status, and unquestioning obedience. If by accident their ego is hurt even slightly, they become violently angry. This is another kind of mania." (2)<br />
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And here below Baba describes another type of psychic disease.<br />
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Moreover, because of problems in the objectivated mind, people suffer from various psychic complexes. For example, there are those who are inclined to think that no one, neither their friends and relatives nor even their domestic animals, cares to think of them. They unnecessarily think that everyone deliberately avoids them, dislikes them, or ignores them, and therefore they become disappointed, dejected, and dispirited. Life loses all its charm and attraction for them, and they may even commit suicide. This type of mania is called melancholia." (3)<br />
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So whenever anyone's mental plate gets polluted and deformed due to such type of faulty ideas then we say there is a defect in their objectivated mind. And when those ideas enter the objectivated mind in an uncontrolled manner & people become obsessed with that idea, then we say it is a psychic disease.<br />
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So a psychic disease occurs when one is fully consumed by a particular defective thought process such as 'everybody hates them', or 'there is a ghost in the house'.<br />
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Once again all psychic diseases stem from a defect in the objectivated mind. And through constant thinking about those faulty ideas, day after day, then a particular psychic disease develops.<br />
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But if it happens just once then we cannot call it a psychic disease. For example, if after playing a good game of cricket Shyam then thinks that he is 'king of the world' for an hour or two but then he returns to his normal state, then we cannot say that Shyam was suffering from a psychic disease.<br />
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Only when those defective thoughts happen on a continual basis can we say it is a psychic disease. When those fabricated ideas pollute the objectivated mind ceaselessly then that is the stage when it becomes a psychic disease.<br />
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<b>HOW PSYCHIC DISEASES ARE BEING TREATED IN THE WEST</b></div>
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As mentioned above, there are various kinds of psychic diseases such as inferiority complex, superiority complex, phobias, manias, depression, etc. Unfortunately now according to material science, everything is treated as a brain disease and they do not recognise the existence of psychic diseases.<br />
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For that reason if someone is suffering from depression western doctors & psychologists prescribe some type of strong allopathic medicine for that patient. Because those doctors think the patient is suffering from a defect in the brain, when in fact that patient is suffering from a defect in their thinking - not a defect in the biological structure of their brain. So that patient does not actually need allopathic medicine or drugs per se. Rather what they need is a change in their thought process. That is the proper treatment.<br />
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Unfortunately though, in countless cases, material science addresses psychic diseases as brain diseases. That is why some doctors prescribe medications to a grieving widow or they will prescribe other medicines to a child who is afraid of dying. But this is not the proper way because such persons do not have an organic problem in the brain - just they suffer from defects in their objectivated mind., i.e. in their way of thinking.<br />
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<b>PSYCHIC DISEASES SPREADING IN THE WEST</b></div>
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At present, the manifestation of psychic diseases is growing exponentially due to the fast-paced, imbalanced way of life. Everyone is feeling tension and stress and harbouring defective ideas in the mind like 'I am shelterless', 'nobody loves me', 'I am inferior', 'nobody cares about me', 'everyone hates me', 'I am ugly', 'I am alone' etc. This type of defective thinking creates depression and other types of psychic diseases.<br />
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By this way psychic disease has become rampant t yet all such patients are all being treated as if they have brain disease. And they are given various steroids or drugs in order to treat the problem. But that only makes the situation worse.<br />
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<b>SADHANA IS THE SOLUTION TO PSYCHIC DISEASES</b></div>
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So for the situation to be remedied, allopathic medical science has to accept the existence of mind and then treat ailments related with the objectivated mind as psychic diseases - not brain diseases. And the main treatment for psychic diseases is sadhana. That is beyond the arena of present day medical science. They think that belongs to theology. But Baba guides us that sadhana is alone is the proper treatment for psychic diseases.<br />
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Sadguru Baba says, "Most psychic diseases, if not all, grow out of the defective control over the objectivated mind. If one is alert, any trouble can be avoided. Those who regularly practise Iishvara pran'idha'na or dhya'na (meditation) can remain free from these diseases, as their minds will remain in a balanced state. One of the numerous benefits of sa'dhana' is that it keeps the mind free from psychic disease and encourages the natural growth of the mind." (4)<br />
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The culminating idea is that we should be clear on the difference between brain disease and psychic disease and such ailments should be treated accordingly. And as Baba describes above, psychic diseases are best treated through sadhana and spiritual practice.<br />
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So it is our dharmic duty to propagate sadhana to save this situation because with the development of science, psychic diseases are spreading more and more, especially amongst our younger generations. With them it is becoming rampant.<br />
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Psychic diseases are far more prevalent in areas dominated 'modern materialistic living’.<br />
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So as Ananda Margiis we should be vigilant and remember that sadhana alone is the remedy: We must propagate sadhana in order to build up a healthy humanity.<br />
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<b>PERFECT ONESELF THROUGH SADHANA</b></div>
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Baba has graciously blessed us with a human framework - such that one can perfect themselves through sadhana.<br />
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "The entire universe has the grace of Brahma, but human beings enjoy greater grace. They are endowed with the privilege of practising sa'dhana'." (5)<br />
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<b>Note 1: TANDAVA IS A GREAT EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN</b></div>
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We should also remember that tandava is the only exercise for the brain and this will help in both curing and preventing the onset of brain disease. About this, the medical community should conduct research. And soon this is going to happen because already the medical community is pouring money to investigate how yoga asanas help prevent and cure diseases. So the day is not far when it will become known that tandava is a great exercise for the brain.<br />
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Baba describes how criminals may suffer from either (a) a mix between brain disease and psychic disease or (b) exclusively from a psychic disease.<br />
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[A] Here below Baba guides us how in-born criminals suffer from both because brain disease and psychic disease.<br />
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Psychologists cannot treat the mental diseases which inflict born criminals all alone; the cooperation of physicians and sociologists is essential. Psychologists will diagnose the mental disease and explain its origins, and they will also play a role in helping cure it as far as possible. Doctors will be responsible for curing the disease through medicine or surgery, insofar as it is caused by physiological abnormalities. Then sociologists will have to arrange for the social rehabilitation of the criminal after he or she has recovered." (6)<br />
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With inborn criminals, the problem is two fold. They have defects in their objectivated mind which makes it a psychic disease. Plus there is often a faulty development in the formation of the brain organ, which makes it a brain disease as well.<br />
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[B] And here below in this next example Baba discusses how some criminals - i.e. criminal by snap volition - suffer from kleptomania which is exclusively a psychic disease.<br />
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Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "Another type of crime occurs occasionally. This is a temporary criminal urge, a special type of mental disease which suddenly appears in a certain type of environment and again subsides after a short time. Kleptomania is an example of this kind of mental disease. After committing a crime kleptomaniacs feel ashamed and are anxious to return the property that they have stolen to the owner. They have sudden fantasies about stealing, abducting people, becoming drunk or indulging in decadent activities. But analysis shows that they do not in fact have the slightest personal interest in such things." (7)<br />
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<b>Note 3: BECOME DISEASE-FREE; TAKE SHELTER IN HIM</b></div>
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By Baba's grace, by ideating on Him we can overcome all defects and become pure and pristine - physically, psychically, and spiritually.<br />
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Ananda Marga philosophy teaches us, "In Brahma, the Entity who liberates one from all mundane ailments and the cycle of rebirth, lies the total cessation of all afflictions, the freedom from all ailments. He is the only dependable panacea for microcosmic distortions and imperfections; there is none other than Him - Na'nyah pantha' vidyate ayana'ya." (8)<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>REFERENCES</b><br />
1. Excerpt from part 1<br />
2. 'Faculty of Knowledge-3'<br />
3. 'Faculty of Knowledge-3'<br />
4. 'Faculty of Knowledge-3'<br />
5. Subhasita Samgraha - 1<br />
6. Human Society - 1<br />
7. Human Society - 1, '87 Edn, p.80<br />
8. Ananda Marga Ideology in a Nutshell - 6<br />
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Speciality of the Rg Veda
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Baba says, "Although the Rgveda is mainly concerned with hymns, it
also contains various tales and anecdotes. While not all of these stories
and tales carry equal spiritual value, they are representative of the
cultural heritage of those ancient humans. They paint a portrait of
the gradual advancement of human thinking and the structure of society.
When considered from this point of view, the language, literature
and expression of the Rgveda is of special value to the world."
(SC-2, 96-7)
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Pareshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18189146035872487446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665359145686155267.post-9457481921065729032015-01-18T01:29:00.000+05:302015-01-21T02:31:30.570+05:30Forward Movement<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-49bab2b4-091d-7347-c9d7-09de6d87651d"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our AMPS was built to do great things in this world - in this universe; and by Baba's divine grace today our organisation is rapidly advancing along the path of progress.</span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-49bab2b4-091d-7347-c9d7-09de6d87651d"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Certainly looking around and seeing the group-oriented conflicts etc, some may just think that our AMPS is riddled by chaos, factionalism, and lawlessness - and that there are no positive developments. </span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-49bab2b4-091d-7347-c9d7-09de6d87651d"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, upon closer examination and more careful assessment, we can easily see that our Marga is actually a budding flower - getting ready to bloom into greatness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By these below practical indicators and verifiable evidences, it becomes apparent that our AMPS has made tremendous strides since 1990 - and that things are only getting better and better, day by day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">POSITIVE ADVANCES MADE IN AMPS SINCE 1990</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before 1990, under Baba's direct physical guidance, our AMPS was one shining light bringing welfare to all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Then for a few months & years our organisation fell into a bit of a quagmire: The main problem being that everyone passively presumed that those in the helm will guide us straight to glory. Living under that false assumption - and just depending on those top posted workers - a thick stagnancy settled into our AMPS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, however, as we look around, that stagnancy is quickly dissipating and our AMPS is moving through a period of great revitalisation. Here is the proof.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">RISE OF CONSCIOUSNESS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First off, everyone's awareness is on the rise and there is a stream of ideological consciousness amongst margiis and wts that was not present earlier. Currently there is active and on-going talk about key ideological issues: margii rights, the need to follow Baba's teachings such as Sixteen Points and Caryacarya, authenticity of published discourses, and about so many other burning and vital issues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This has all brought about a heightened understanding of Ananda Marga ideology - a new level of awareness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">THE BIRTH OF IDEOLOGICAL AWARENESS IN ANANDA MARGA</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Religions are essentially based on dogma where people are ordered to follow certain codes and rituals. They are indoctrinated into the tenet, “Don't use your brain.” That is the way religion works. Their followers blindly adhere to their edicts. Yet those same religious followers use their brains in other fields: Business, technology, science, schooling and colleges, competitions etc; but not in religion. Yet religion is full of dogma that chokes human progress and that is why it is very dangerous and deadly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ananda Marga is not a religion. Before 90 Baba was controlling everything. After all, Baba is Baba Parama Purusa; so whatever He was directing and telling was perfect. And when margiis and wts followed those orders then the outcome was very good. But after 1990 AM shifted gears and adopted the mode of a religion. Whatever the priests, rabbis, mullahs, or popes of Anada Marga told, then that was treated as the word of God. There was no need to consult Ananda Marga philosophy. Within a short period though, margiis started understanding they should not blindly follow their preachings. That is when the ideological renaissance started in Ananda Marga and there was more inquisitiveness about AM teachings. The strong desire to know what Baba told - what is right and wrong - came into the mind of sincere margiis and Wts. Since then tremendous progress began in Ananda Marga. This mode was not present earlier. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This change is not just an ordinary affair but an extraordinary development. It is by thinking and discussing about Ananda Marga ideology, and assimilating those ideas into our individual and collective consciousness, that the ideology ultimately gets implemented.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NO ROOM TO RUN AND HIDE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Between 1990 and 1995, the “mullahs” of Ananda Marga were thinking that, “We are everything - what we do everyone must follow.” Those top Dadas did much harm. They were committing sins in the field of publications and trying to befool margiis with their conniving tactics as if nothing was wrong and that they were following Baba’s order. They went to extremes to prove that regardless of any discourse Baba wants that it should be written as original Bengali. That era was so under-developed and primitive that even the vast majority of margiis believed those falsehoods that were propagated by Publications etc were okay and perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But after some time the hypocrisy of Publications was unmasked. So a lot of progress happened. In Ananda Marga, in the field of Publications regarding the dogma that everything should be translated from the original Bengali, a sea of change happened. Margiis speak these day or not, but 75% of the margiis know that Baba’s books are not proper and should be made proper. The hypocrisy of Publications has been exposed. They have no room to run and hide. A big change has happened - a veritable revolution. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Those who were distorting Guru’s teachings are now scared to do so because margiis are alert. If anyone purposely alters Guru’s discourses then they are shamed. So those wrongdoers know they know they can no longer distort His guidelines and get away with it. Rather they will be caught and taken to task in full view of all margiis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BECAUSE MARGIIS AND WTS ARE ALERT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like this in Ananda Marga, on many fronts, there have been a plethora of positive changes and those will be discussed in further emails etc. Some are here enlisted here. So many other false things like dogmatic tiirthas, so-called mahaprayan, and Fake Ananda Vaniis etc are disappearing in the light of Ananda Marga ideology. As ideological awareness rises, those dogmas wane and ultimately become extinct.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So this dual approach of a rise of ideological consciousness and the obliteration of dogma is the first benefit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">UNDERSTANDING WHO IS WHO</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">THROUGH THE LENS OF ANANDA MARGA IDEOLOGY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The second dramatic change is that now in our AMPS people are understanding 'who is who'. In 1991, it was thought that those in the helm were divine and could do no wrong. With that misconception so much cheating, distortion, and exploitation was going on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now margiis and field workers are no longer blinded by the colour of the dress or by stature of the post etc. These relative factors hold no water on their own. Now everyone can see who is who through the lens of Ananda Marga ideology. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That means those in Centre are being measured by their conduct, not their dress or post. And when group and factional interest is at a premium in the upper echelons of the organisation, margiis and general workers can understand the extent of the problem - and take steps to fix things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">EVALUATE ANYONE IS BY SEEING THEIR CONDUCT </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NOT BY THEIR POST OR DRESS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Because now there is no longer an idle dependence on "a few high posted dadas". Instead, sadhakas are taking Baba's name and being led by His divine teachings. They no longer have blind faith in group leaders. And by this way the pathway to following Baba's divine ideology has been cleared. That is one great development. Now everyone realises that the way to evaluate anyone is by seeing their conduct - not by their post or dress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Your ideal is represented by your conduct..." (1)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Any by that way - by understanding who is who and ensuring people follow the proper code of conduct, the ideology will get implemented.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "Human beings cannot propagate a great ideology by their knowledge, intellect, or social status...they can only do it through their conduct." (2)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TREMENDOUS CHANGE SINCE 1990</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thus from the innermost seed vessel in the mind to our outer expression, there has been a monumental shift and significant changes in our AMPS. Now people realise that this is the time to follow ideology and not get misled by dogma. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Baba says, "When clouds collect around the pole-star and cover it, your duty will be to remove the clouds and follow the pole-star without caring to see where the clouds have gone." (3)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And by Baba's grace that is happening - everyone in AM is getting their vision fixed on the pole-star, on Baba.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">GREAT PROGRESS IS GOING ON IN OUR ANANDA MARGA</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thus a key element why Baba's teachings are getting properly protected and instilled within the consciousness of Ananda Marga is because of sincere interest by margiis and wts to safeguard His teachings. And certainly the best way to safeguard such teachings is to follow them in individual life and implement them in the society. And this great process is going on in our Ananda Marga.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">VERY POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ANANDA MARGA IDEOLOGY HAS BEEN SAVED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thus even though there are still group clash and infighting is going on, behind the scene something much, much deeper is happening. Everyone is learning Ananda Marga ideals, by His grace. Sadhakas are now putting philosophical understanding into working knowledge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, all in all, everything in our AMPS is moving in a remarkably positive direction and it is only a matter of time till all groupism and selfishness is gone from our Ananda Marga.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The main thing is that our AM ideology has been saved; it is well protected; and there is a growing awareness about Guru's true teachings. By that way it is sure that everything will be okay both in our organisation and in the society at large. Because the presence of ideology creates a positive flow in the mind and a stir in the society.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In contrast, those selfish parties that hold power and seem strong - either in the organisation or in the general society - will be pulled apart and rooted out since they lack a universal outlook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thus day by day things are moving ahead in a positive direction in our AMPS; so none should fall in the depths of frustration. Awareness is growing fast in our Ananda Marga and it will not be long till that positive development is reflected in all the facets of Ananda Marga life - including in a bright new leadership as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now everyone realises that no group or subfaction is fit to rule. So many good people in our Marga are coming forward and one day theyw will dharmically lead our Marga. The era of groupism is fas coming to a close and new life is getting pumped into our Marga from the ground up. That will be reflected in our leadership as well. That day is soon to arrive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Baba says, "Leadership is not imposed from above, rather it establishes itself through dedication, sincerity, ideological zeal, fighting spirit and all-round capacity. Leaders gradually acquire such capabilities -- step by step." (4)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">THE LIFE OF A WARRIOR - CONSTANTLY FIGHT AGAINST EVILS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By Baba's grace we are building up that healthy AM society and will spread His divine teachings to all the four corners-- to every place in this universe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Baba says, "Remember -- you have to serve humanity. You have to dedicate yourself to the cause of humanity as a whole. Your life is valuable; your time is all the more valuable. You should not waste a single moment. The task is glorious. The task is novel. Lead the life of a warrior and constantly fight against evils. You will be victorious. So march ahead!" (5)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We have to do many ideological teachings to propagate - until each and every person accepts Ananda Marga ideology our work is not finished. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Remember, until every person in the universe accepts the Ananda Marga ideology, you have no opportunity to rest.” (6)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">OPTIMISM IS OUR WAY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The great tide of ideology is coming forth in our Ananda Marga and with that rising tide the era of staticity is crumbling to dust. By His grace those who have assembled in His Marga and are upholding His divine teachings will spread the great ideology and bring welfare to every nook & corner of this universe. This is His guarantee. So our future is bright - assured.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Baba says, "Crisis is quite natural for something moving. Wherever there is movement, there is struggle...But you know, I am not a pessimist. I am always an optimist. And I want all my sons and daughters to be optimists. And I want them to struggle against this death signal of humanity, and come out successful."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> "And I am sure that you boys and you girls must be optimists; and it is your duty to save humanity. And I hope you will be able to save humanity, because, just like me, you are also optimistic. You should know that great, or good, people are few in number, they are not many. They do not come within the scope of millions or billions. They are always few in number. And these few, they are the torchbearers of human society, they are the pioneers, they are the vanguards of human society. So it is your duty to save humanity. And those who are unable to shoulder their own bags and baggages -- their responsibilities are to be shouldered by you. You should remember that the life of a spiritual aspirant is a mission. One's entire life is a mission, one's entire existence is a mission. And your mission is -- what? To save humanity from this crisis. I hope you will be successful. And I not only hope, I am sure that you will be successful." (7) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Namaskar,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note 1: SINCERE MARGII INTEREST IN IDEOLOGY: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">MARGIIS AND WTS SAFEGUARD HIS TEACHINGS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is one more proof about the uniquely positive scene these days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All are certainly aware that in the past when any Taraka Brahma took advent on this earth then those teachings could not be protected. Lord Shiva's and Lord Krsna’s teachings were mostly lost or forgotten and replaced by dogmas. Thus society could not get full benefit of their auspicious advent. Because their divine guidelines could not be saved and propagated age after age. But this time around, His teachings are mostly in tact due to alertness and awareness of margiis and a lot of pracara work is going on about this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">REFERENCES</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. A'nanda Va'nii #13</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. PNS-18, p.1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. PNS-18, 'Your Mission'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. PNS-21, 'Nuclear Revolution'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. PNS-18, p.2</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Baba says, "Materialism is the sign of shallow knowledge. Due to lack of
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should study more and acquire sufficient knowledge. Then they will
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Baba</b><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><br /></b><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><br /></b><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">This email contains two sections:</b><br />
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<big><big><b>PUJA': WHY ONLY ONE, WHY NOT MANY</b></big></big></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Namaskar, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">India - and in particular the Hindu religion - has a long history of worshipping multiple gods and goddesses. Within Hinduism, there is a dizzying myriad of gods and goddesses whose number keeps on growing. This approach is wholly antithetical to our standard in Ananda Marga. Sadguru Baba guides on the necessity of pointed devotion for a singular Divine Entity. Unfortunately, some who grew up in this environment of a plethora of deities and entered into Ananda Marga could never adjust with the notion of one supreme Entity, one single name, one object of ideation, one ista mantra, one-pointed devotion, and calling Parama Purusa with one name.</span><br />
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<b>WHY NOT WORSHIP MULTIPLE GODS AND GODDESSES</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">According to Ananda Marga ideology, Ista is one - not many. This ethic leads to the cultivation of pointed devotion and spiritual attainment. That is why in Ananda Marga we only sing those Prabhat Samgiita compositions that are for Baba. Those songs that are for Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna contravene our cult of devotion. That is why those songs are for devotees of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna. Those are not songs that sincere Ananda Margis should sing for their devotional practice such as in paincajanya etc. We are to learn those songs only for the sake of teaching others - to serve those devotees and show them that Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji has blessed them with devotional treasures as well. </span><br />
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<b>MIND IS BIFURCATED AND SADHANA IS RUINED</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">In various discourses Baba has taught us that the mind is one and if an aspirant uses multiple names to call that Divine Entity then the mind will become bifurcated and sadhana will be ruined. That is why Baba's strict warning for the all-round development in sadhana is that there should only be one ista - not many. Those calling that Supreme Entity using various names like Krsna, Shiva, Radha, Rama, Sita, and countless other ways are confused and wasting their time. By using various names, the mind will become bifurcated and unable to concentrate. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">In Ananda Marga, Baba has given 16 points - one of which is the point of Ista. Ananda Margiis must be strict in Ista. In the practical realm that means: Although there are countless names of Parama Purusa, but for devotees and disciples of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, the Ista is Baba, not Lord Krsna, not Lord Shiva, not goddess Durga, not Gaunga nor various other deities. There is none other important entity besides Baba.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">So when singing bhajans / devotional songs one should not call, O' Lord Krsna be gracious, or O' Lord Shiva be gracious. Why not? Because that will bifurcate or balkanise the mind. If one's Guru is Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji and one is requesting His grace, then they should not call out to Lord Krsna, or Lord Shiva, or Goddess Gurga asking for grace. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">In the below quote, one dogmatic devotee is doing puja and in his puja he is calling out the names of countless gods and goddesses, and Baba is mocking that scene because that type of chant is not only useless - but harmful and a waste of time. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Here following Baba is recalling one incident when one dogmatic devotee is doing puja, singing the glory of Parama Purusa, and saluting Parama Purusa by calling out so many names. That completely undermines his approach. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Baba says, </span><span style="background-color: yellow; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">"A person whom I was very close to, a relative of mine, used to recite the following after taking bath: “Victory to mother Káli, victory, victory to Káli, victory to mother Káli of T́han T́haniá, victory to mother Káli of Dakśińeshvar, victory to Bábá Táraknáth, victory to Bábá Vaidyanath of Deoghar. O, Fathers! None of you should think that I am leaving out someone's name.” After this he would say, “O, gods and goddesses, please forgive me if I have omitted any name inadvertently. Please assume that I have mentioned your name also.”<br /><br />Does this yield anything at all? One says “victory to mother Káli of Kálighát” and in the same breath one says “victory to mother Káli of T́han T́haniá.” It signifies that the mind is moving both towards Kálighát and T́han T́haniá. Can the mind become concentrated in this way? Certainly not."</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> (1)</span><br />
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<b>O' LORD RAMA PLEASE BE GRACIOUS</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">By the above teaching it is very clear that Ananda Margiis should not say, “O' Goddess Parvati please be gracious, O' Lord Rama please be gracious, O' Lord Vishnu please be gracious, O' Lord Ganesh please be gracious, O' Lord Krsna please be gracious, O' Lord Shiva please be gracious. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">If one repeats so many names then the mind will balkanised and sadhana will be ruined. That person cannot progress in the spiritual field. That is what Baba's above teachings guides us.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Then what should we do? Ananda Margiis must only say. O' Baba Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji please be gracious.</span><br />
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<b>OUT OF FEAR WORSHIP COUNTLESS DEITIES</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">In the below scene, two dogmatic devotees are doing their puja worship. They are seated in typical type of puja room (place of worship) common to Indian Hindu households. In Ananda Marga, we would equate this as being their sadhana room. On display, they have more than 50 gods and goddesses on the wall. In the front there are some small idols as well. And everyday these Hindu devotees recite various devotional songs or shlokas, to please all those deities - one by one. The fear complex has been injected in the mind that if they only worship one diety and not all the others, then they will be in trouble. Those other deities will be frustrated and bring about their ruination and curse them. So out of fear those Hindus worship countless gods and goddesses. They are dominated by the dogma that there are countless gods and each one controls various aspects of life. Ananda Marga ideology condemns this dogmatic approach type of dogma. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">In case you missed it, here again is the description of the above scene: These two dogmatic devotees are doing their puja worship. They are seated in typical type of puja room (place of worship) common to Indian Hindu households. In Ananda Marga, we would equate this as being their sadhana room. On display, they have more than 50 gods and goddesses on the wall. In the front there are some small idols as well. And everyday these Hindu devotees recite various devotional songs or shlokas, to please all those deities - one by one. The fear complex has been injected in the mind that if they only worship one deity and not all the others, then they will be in trouble. Those other deities will be frustrated and bring about their ruination and curse them. So out of fear those Hindus worship countless gods and goddesses. They are dominated by the dogma that there are countless gods and each one controls various aspects of life. Ananda Marga ideology condemns this dogmatic approach type of dogma. </span><br />
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<b>VERY DIFFICULT FOR SOME MARGIIS</b><br />
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<b>COMING FROM HINDU BACKGROUND</b><b>S</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Those raised in Hindu families who came into Ananda Marga often still carry this old dogma with them. That is why in their puja room they keep photos of numerous deities like, Lord Krsna, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, the elephant god Ganesh, the monkey god Hanuman, and so many gods and goddesses including Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Swami Vivekananda etc. And when they do their Ananda Marga sadhana they chant those names along with their ista mantra. And when the opportunity comes they prefer to sing those Prabhat Samgiita related with Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna. All because of their dogmatic old mindset: It is very hard to give up the Hindu dogma of multiple deity worship. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Such psuedo-margiis have many istas Lord Krsna, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, the elephant god Ganesh, the monkey god Hanuman, and so many gods and goddesses including Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Swami Vivekananda etc </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Whereas, those who are strict margiis only have one ista Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. So those strong, sincere margiis are strict in 16 Points and do not have multiple Istas. They have one-pointed devotion for Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.This is often very easy for overseas margiis, but for some dogmatic Indian margiis this point is extremely difficult. Even after reading the teaching from Baba - which appears in numerous discourses - how the mythological, ideal devotee Hanuman only worshipped one Ista (see note 2 below), still those dogmatic Indian margiis are confused: They cannot give up their Hindu dogma as they continue to worship Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna. </span><br />
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<big><b>Note 1: </b><b><big>मेरे लिए सब कुछ कौन हैं ? सब कुछ हैं बाबा |</big></b></big></div>
<big style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br />हनुमान जी से एक बार कहा गया था कि---"देखो हनुमान, तुम 'राम-राम, राम-राम' करते हो | 'राम' भी जो हैं, 'नारायण' भी तो वे ही हैं; तो, तुम नारायण का नाम क्यों नहीं लेते हो ? एक ही तो वस्तु, राम भी जो नारायण भी वही हैं |<br /><br />समझ रहे हो न ?<br /><br />तो, तुम राम नाम लेते हो, नारायण का नाम क्यों नहीं लेते हो ?" तो, हनुमान जी का उत्तर था, उत्तर बहुत सुन्दर | कि---<br /><br />श्रीनाथे जानकीनाथे चाभेद परमात्मनि |<br />तथापि मम सर्वस्वः रामः कमललोचन ||<br /><br />"मैं जानता हूँ कि पारमार्थिक विचार के अनुसार, दार्शनिक विचार के अनुसार श्रीनाथ, श्रीनाथ माने ? नारायण | श्री माने "लक्ष्मी" | तो, श्रीनाथ माने "लक्ष्मीपति", अर्थात् "नारायण" | "श्रीनाथे" |<br /> <br />और "जानकीनाथे"---जानकीनाथ माने "राम" | दार्शनिक विचार के अनुसार, "च अभेद |" दोनों अभेद हैं, दोनों में पार्थक्य नहीं है, एक वस्तु हैं |<br /><br />"तथापि मम सर्वस्वः |" तो भी मेरे लिए सब कुछ कौन हैं ? न, "राम कमललोचन"---"मैं नारायण को नहीं जानता हूँ; मैं राम जानता हूँ |" अर्थात् याद रखोगे, परमात्मा का हर नाम अच्छा है | किन्तु, तुम्हारे लिए एक मात्र नाम क्या है, परमात्मा का ? न, तुम्हारा जो इष्ट मन्त्र | समझे ? Spirit समझ गए तुम लोग ? देखो, उसी को लेकर तुम्हें आगे बढ़ना है | तुम्हारे लिए वही मूल्यवान; और नाम मूल्यवान नहीं है |</big><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> As a </span><big style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">साधक, ऐसे ही चलना है</big><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> | (2)</span><br />
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<b>Note 2: HANUMAN STORY OF ONE ISTA</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">"When Hanuman was asked why he was so insistent on taking the name of Ráma and never taking the name Náráyańa, he promptly replied:</span><br />
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<i>Tathápi mama sarvasvah Rámah kamalalocana.</i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">“I know by philosophical analysis that there is no difference between Náráyańa and Rama, and yet I will channelize my mind towards One Entity and not many. For me there is no Náráyańa, there is only Ráma.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">"Likewise for the genuine spiritual aspirants there is only One Entity, and they rush only towards that Supreme One. Their minds move only in one direction, not in a thousand directions." (3)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">In that discourse, Baba's pointed teaching in this story is that a sadhaka's devotional feeling must be linked with one Ista - for Ananda Margiis that Ista is Baba Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. For others it may be Lord Krsna or Lord Shiva. But for Ananda Margiis it is Baba.</span><br />
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<b>Note 3: SPECIAL EXTRA WORSHIP</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Although on regular daily basis - morning and evening - such dogmatic Hindus do their regular multiple deity worship, but then a extra puja comes on a special occasion for a particular deity. Every week or every month is allocated to pay homage to a different deity. Today is the puja of the monkey god and tomorrow or next week is reserved for the worship of Sarasvati (goddess of knowledge) or Durga puja etc.</span><br />
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<b>REFERENCES</b></div>
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1. 11 April 1979, Kolkata</div>
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2. GD 6 January 1967 Srinagar</div>
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3. Ananda Marga Way of Life - 11</div>
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From: "Manoranjan Deva" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:singhmanindra@telnet..."><manoranjan .bliss=".bliss" telnet...="telnet..."></manoranjan></a>
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Date: 03 Jan 2013 19:13:56 -0000
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Subject: So Important, But Still Some Oblivious<br />
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<big><b>== SO IMPORTANT, BUT STILL SOME
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Namaskar,<br />
Here we are talking about Prabhat Samgiita and which songs are best
for Ananda Margiis to sing - from a purely devotional perspective. <br />
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Nowadays, in their innocence, a few are singing songs which go
against the devotional feeling of Ananda Marga. We should therefore
take a deeper look at the matter.<br />
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<b>ALL HAVE DEVOTION</b></div>
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As we know, Baba has explained that every human being in this cosmos
has devotion; not only that, but even developed animals have
devotion. Undeveloped animals have devotion too, but it is in latent
form. So even developed animals have their animal devotion and
desire to be great. When they see something or someone bigger and
stronger than they are, then they stop and look with awe at that
entity. That means they accept that entity as greater than
themselves. Reverence towards someone great is their devotion. You
can visibly see this in all kinds of tamed animals. That is the main
reason why intelligent animals have accepted human beings as their
masters and have taken shelter under human care and direction. For
them, their master is everything. They have devotion toward their
master - just as intelligent human beings have devotion for Parama
Purusa.<br />
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Actually, those animals do not know that there is someone greater
than their human master - they do not know there is Parama Purusa.
The moment they know about Parama Purusa they will salute Him and
develop loyalty and surrender to the Divine Entity. <br />
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Similarly, every human being also has devotion and an innate longing
to become great. Plus, everyone has the very sincere desire to
satisfy that longing. Unfortunately, along the way, some get caught
up in undesirable activities.<br />
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For instance, take the case of Hindus sacrificing goats to the gods.
They do this as a sincere expression of their devotion. Though we
know that this is just a dogmatic ritual that will not get them any
closer to God. Rather, their harmful ways lead them in the opposite
direction. Even then, these worshipers think that their practice of
sacrificing goats is good and will allow them to reach God. So they
are sincere, but misguided.<br />
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Such static rituals and traditional forms of worship are present in
all the dogmatic religions.<br />
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Thus, even though all have devotion, vivek, and knowledge are needed
to express that devotion in a proper way.<br />
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<b>RELATING THIS WITH ANANDA MARGA AND PRABHAT
SAMGIITA</b></div>
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Now let's see how these above ideas relate with our devotional life
and Prabhat Samgiita.<br />
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<b>PRABHAT SAMGIITA IS FOR ALL</b></div>
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First off, we have to remember that Baba has given His teachings not
just for Ananda Margiis, but for the entire humanity. For instance:
Soon the whole world will be following the ways of Prout, whether
they be margii or not. Likewise, Baba's remedies in Yogic Treatments
are for everyone; and, His various grammar books are to be studied
in all schools around the globe. In the same way, Baba has
graciously given His Prabhat Samgiita collection for the whole
humanity - not just to the relatively small number of people who are
Ananda Margiis.<br />
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Here then comes the crux of the matter.<br />
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Those Prabhat Samgiita composition that state, "O' Lord Krsna,
please come in my heart." Then that song is for those bhaktas whose
Ista is Lord Krsna. <br />
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And those songs which say, "O' Prabhu, please come in my heart, come
in my mind", then that song is for Ananda Margiis. Why? Because here
Prabhu means Lord and that can easily be goaded to Ista (i.e.
nearest and dearest One), Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. Side by
side, those followers of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna can also use this
song in their own way. <br />
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So Baba has graciously given His Prabhat Samgiita collection for all
kinds of devotees - His divine compositions are for all. As Ananda
Margiis, we should sing only those songs which goad the mind toward
Baba, not any other divine entity. In our devotional life, we should
only sing those songs that address Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji,
i.e. Baba. <br />
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Certainly we may learn the songs about Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna; by
that way we can best introduce non-margiis to those compositions.
But we will not use those songs in our own devotional practices and
programs. <br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>THE POINT OF ISTA</b></div>
<br />
Here the critical point is Ista. For Ananda Margiis, the Ista is not
Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Although Lord Shiva, Lord Krsna, and Baba
are all the same, in theory. The same Divine Entity came three
different times, in three different forms, with three different
names. But for Ananda Margiis, Ista is not three, but rather one.
Only Baba Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is the Ista. So we must not
chant, "O Lord Krsna, please come in my heart." That is not
beneficial - that is against point #10 of Sixteen Points:
Non-compromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of
Ista.<br />
<br />
Even then, some may naively wonder, "What is wrong if I sing those
songs about Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna. I call out to all three
Taraka Brahmas because if one fails to respond then at least one of
the other two will do something and solve my problem." But
unfortunately that method does not work. About this dilemma, please
read the story about the sick father in note 1 after the signature.
<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>SINCERITY ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH</b></div>
<br />
Those who worship idols do not know that they will one day become
idols; they will not become one with Parama Purusa. So although they
are involved in worship, but that style of worship is the wrong
approach and they are going to be crudified. They will not be
benefitted, rather degraded. <br />
<br />
Baba says, "The mind is extroverted by idol worship and is attracted
towards finite objects. If the mental force is directed towards
finite and crude objects, then the person is ultimately converted
into crudeness." (Subhasita Samgraha - 1)<br />
<br />
So here the key point is that sincerity alone is not enough. Those
idol worshipers are very sincere in their devotion to their chosen
deity. But the outcome of their practice is not good; they will
degenerate and become one with the stone, bronze, copper, clay, wood
etc, whatever their chosen idol is made of. So no practitioner can
stand on sincerity alone; the path must also be proper.<br />
<br />
Similarly, in Ananda Marga, Baba has given 16 points; and as noted
above, one point is Ista. Ananda Margiis must be strict in Ista. In
the practical realm that means: Although there are countless names
of Parama Purusa, but for devotees and disciples of Lord Shrii Shrii
Anandamurtiji, the Ista is Baba, not Lord Krsna, not Lord Shiva, not
goddess Durga, not Gaunga nor various other deities. There is none
other important entity besides Baba. <br />
<br />
Here is Baba's key and colorful teaching on this matter.<br />
<br />
Baba says, "A person whom I was very close to, a relative of mine,
used to recite the following after taking bath: “Victory to mother
Káli, victory, victory to Káli, victory to mother Káli of T́han
T́haniá, victory to mother Káli of Dakśińeshvar, victory to Bábá
Táraknáth, victory to Bábá Vaidyanath of Deoghar. O, Fathers! None
of you should think that I am leaving out someone's name.” After
this he would say, “O, gods and goddesses, please forgive me if I
have omitted any name inadvertently. Please assume that I have
mentioned your name also.” Does this yield anything at all? One says
“victory to mother Káli of Kálighát” and in the same breath one says
“victory to mother Káli of T́han T́haniá.” It signifies that the
mind is moving both towards Kálighát and T́han T́haniá. Can the mind
become concentrated in this way? Certainly not." (11 April 1979,
Kolkata)<br />
<br />
So although Baba has given 5,018 Prabhat Samgiita songs, one must
have the required viveka to use the songs in the right way. We are
only to sing those songs in our devotional practices that focus on
Baba, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>ONE-POINTED DEVOTION</b></div>
<br />
If one oblivious margii is singing this song - Jaya shubhavajradhara
shubhra kalevara (Prabhat Samgiita #2526) - it means you are paying
homage to Lord Shiva, requesting Him to "please come in my
meditation and come in my dhyana." But then when you conclude the
song and start your actual meditation practice, you are pointing the
mind towards your Guru, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. So that
bifurcated approach is not at all good; it will not be helpful.<br />
<br />
Why? Because you are addressing both Lord Shiva and Lord Shrii Shrii
Anandamurtiji; the mind is not at all pointed, rather bifurcated.
Yet sadhana can only be done with a pointed mind. <br />
<br />
Sadguru says, "According to spiritual science the samádhi attained
when the entire mind is pin-pointed." (Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 21,
Liberation of the Devotee)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
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<b>MUST LINK WITH ONE DIVINE ENTITY - NOT MANY
<br />
</b></div>
<br />
Think in this way: One small child calls its mother with the name
"mom". With that appellation, with that word, the mother and child
are linked. When the child calls out "mom", then that mother comes
rushing and helps the child. <br />
<br />
Now let's say the mother's legal or professional name is Radhika
Devii, or Betty Thompson, or Maria Theresa Garcia. Then if that same
child starts calling Radhika, Radhika, Radhika, or Betty, Betty,
Betty, or Maria, Maria, Maria, then neither the child nor the mother
will feel linked. Neither one will appreciate this. <br />
<br />
This simple analogy anyone can understand. Try it in your own life
with your own mother, close family member, intimate friend, or
companion. Experiment with not using that special appellation or
nickname that you have for them and address them by their public,
legal name. You will find that the effect and vibration is vastly
different as it adversely affects the intimacy and closeness of the
relation. <br />
<br />
The relationship with Ista works in the same way. Devotees and the
Lord have a special relation and connection with one name not many.
Devotees and God have a very intimate relation - there is only one
name by which to address the Lord. Ista is one not two, and not
many. <br />
<br />
For Ananda Margiis, the Ista (i.e. nearest and dearest One) is Baba.
So one must not focus on Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna during devotional
practices. That will bifurcate the mind and dilute the devotional
approach. In numerous discourses, Baba Himself says the name of Ista
is one, not multiple. In Ananda Marga, Baba alone is the Ista. It is
His glory one should sing and His name and form should be meditated
upon. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
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<b>STORY OF GREAT DEVOTEE HANUMAN<br />
</b><br />
<div align="left">
Here is a very significant story about the
mythological bhakta - Hanuman.</div>
</div>
<br />
"When Hanuman was asked why he was so insistent on taking the name
of Ráma and never taking the name Náráyańa, he promptly replied:<br />
<br />
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<i>Shriináthe jánakiináthe cábheda
Paramátmani</i><br />
<i>Tathápi mama sarvasvah Rámah kamalalocana.</i></div>
<br />
“I know by philosophical analysis that there is no difference
between Náráyańa and Rama, and yet I will channelize my mind
towards One Entity and not many. For me there is no Náráyańa,
there is only Ráma.”<br />
<br />
"Likewise for the genuine spiritual aspirants there is only One
Entity, and they rush only towards that Supreme One. Their minds
move only in one direction, not in a thousand directions." (Ananda
Marga Way of Life - 11)<br />
<br />
In that discourse, Baba's pointed teaching in this story is that a
sadhaka's devotional feeling must be linked with one Ista - for
Ananda Margiis that Ista is Baba Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. For
others it may be Lord Krsna or Lord Shiva. But for Ananda Margiis it
is Baba.<br />
<br />
Without this idea firmly set in the mind, one cannot reach the Goal.
Ananda Margiis should not say, "O Lord Krsna come and grace me" -
that will not help, rather hinder. The mind will be bifurcated or
trifurcated. Some part of the mind will go to Lord Krsna, and
another part to Lord Shiva, and some portion to Baba. That mind is
broken, retarded - it will go nowhere. There is one ista - that is
our Guru's teaching. <br />
<br />
An Ananda Margiis should only sing those devotional compositions
that point the mind towards Baba; whereas those Prabhat Samgiita
compositions about Lord Krsna and Lord Shiva are for the general
public. In devotional life, a sadhaka of Ananda Marga is to choose
from the many hundreds of songs about Baba and sing only those
songs, and not sing or use compositions about Lord Krsna and Lord
Shiva. That does not mean we should discard those songs about Lord
Krsna and Lord Shiva, rather we are to learn them so we can teach
others. But, in one's own personal practice and devotional life, a
bhakta of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji (Baba) is to only sing
songs about Him. That is the key point - and the pointed mandate to
follow. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
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<b>IMPORTANT GUIDELINE</b></div>
<br />
Remember, this is a very important spiritual guideline. If you
follow this you get everything and if you do not follow it you will
not get anything in the realm of spirituality. <br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
In Him alone, <br />
Manoranjan<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>Note 1: SICK FATHER AND MEDICINE STORY</b></div>
<br />
Once there was a father who was suffering from a sickness. He called
out to his sons, "O' Tom, Dick, Harry, I need medicine. Please go to
the store and bring my medicine." All three sons listened very
sincerely to their father's request. The eldest son, Tom,
immediately thought that the youngest (Harry) will get it. And Harry
thought Tom would get it. And Dick thought one of his brothers would
get the medicine. Later, in the middle of the night, the father
called out to his sons, "O Tom, Dick, Harry, now is the time I need
my medicine." All three sons looked at each other and realised that
no one had gotten the medicine. Now all the shops were closed and
father's condition was not good. In short, disaster had struck. And
there was nothing to be done in that late hour. <br />
<br />
If the father had specifically asked one of his sons to get the
medicine, then that son would have done it. Then the problem would
have been averted. Asking all three sons at the same time was a
mistake. The father learned his lesson. <br />
<br />
This same theory holds true in the realm of devotion as well.
Worshiping multiple deities is not going to bring the proper
outcome. How is one going to be graced with it is divided in
multiple directions. The mind must be pointed in one direction. In
the field of devotion, the sadhaka must be singular in approach. <br />
<br />
In their day-to-day practical manner, the Semitic religions worship
not one god but many. Those followers ask boons and grace from
numerous godheads. In theory, they may try to deny this and give
their own justification; but in their practical life that is what
they do. It is quite evident. <br />
<br />
Nowadays, most Christians and Muslims are in so-called 3rd world
countries. And those believers follow multiple religions plus local
gods and goddesses. They are involved in numerous belief systems.
One single person might worship Allah, a Christian God, and their
own local or native gods / goddesses and ritualistic deities. This
is prevalent all around Africa and the Asian nations.<br />
<br />
Next the is Buddhism which has adopted multiples deities. And the
worst is Hinduism where there are countless gods and goddesses. <br />
<br />
Those who come into Ananda Marga from such backgrounds often have a
hard time understanding that Ista must be one, i.e. singular. Those
who come into Ananda Marga at a young age easily understand. Age
aside, those with adequate devotion absolutely understand. <br />
<br />
Every bhakta in Ananda Marga must be singularly pointed on Ista, and
only ideate on Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji. There is no other
way.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>PRABHATA SAMGIITA</b></div>
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"Tumi utta'l sindhute na'co, utta'l sindhute na'co..." (1182)
<br />
<br />
Purport:
<br />
<br />
Baba, You are expressing Yourself as the dance of the high tide of
the
roaring ocean. You have taken the form of the ocean waves. O' my
dearmost
<br />
Baba, in this condition it is impossible to hold You. It is very
difficult
to get close to You. Baba, now everybody wants You; but You are not
easy to get. People run
quickly towards You with the desire to get You. But, shaken with the
fear,
they return back because Your vibration is ferocious and rough like
the
high tide of the turbulent ocean. Baba, only when You really want to
be
held can it be done - otherwise not.
<br />
<br />
O' my Lord, when I was searching You externally in this material
world
then I was studying the shastras, and I was listening to discourses
given
by various scholars, and I was running from one holy land to
another. Any
place where people claimed You were, there I went - externally
searching
for You. But by all these methods I could not get You in my heart; I
could
not realise You as my own, as my very close. <br />
<br />
Baba, in the end, You have graciously made me understand that You
are
hiding in the inner recesses of my heart - in a very sweet and
intimate way.
O' Divine Entity, You have taught me that only by searching You
within could I
make You my own. In this way, You have blessed me. O' my dearmost
Parama
Purusa Baba, You are ever-gracious...
<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b>
END NOTE FOR PRABHATA SAMGIITA 1182</b><b>:</b><br />
<br />
In the above song, through the symbolism of the 'high tide', Baba is
expressing that at the time of Dharma Samiiksa, or Personal
Contact, or in reporting, then many people - margiis and Wts -
wanted to go
close to Him. But at the same time they thought that it is too
dangerous
because Baba is scolding and abusing everyone too much. Baba is Love
Personified and He does everything for your welfare, even then some
were scared. With that fear
and anxiety many persons did not want to be in His close physical
proximity. So that is one sense of the meaning of 'high tide'. And
of
course now every Ananda Margii understands that the only way to have
Baba
in a close and intimate way is through meditation, in one's dhya'na.
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</b><b> Baba</b><b><br />
</b><b> </b><b><br />
</b>
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<big><big><b>== UNKNOWINGLY MAKING COWARDS ==</b></big></big></div>
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
Fear is an extremely debilitating ailment. Yet we see this fear
vrtti imposed on the minds of our youths through various festivals
like Halloween as well as through the mega-pseudo culture industry
of Hollywood movies, Disney's Ghost House, scary stories, television
programs, video games, and haunted houses etc. These points were
discussed in a prior letter - see link below.<br />
<br />
Here we must understand however that it is not just the
entertainment business and common social festivals that are at
fault. That is not the only way that fear is imposed on the
impressionable minds of our children. The imposition of fear also
comes directly from family members - and this can haunt a child
their entire life. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>ORDINARY FAMILIES IMPOSE</b><br />
<br />
<b>SCARE TACTICS AS DISCIPLINE</b></div>
<br />
Here is Baba's teaching - the transcription of Baba's actual voice -
where He warns how even family members impose a fear complex on
young ones. This is from His 01 January 1986 discourse in Kolkata,
"Existential Flow & Its Culminating Point". <br />
<br />
Ghrna', shaunka', bhaya, aet'a' holo pa'pa, jab tumi jakhan chotto
chile, tumi ka'uke ghrna' korte na'. Oi pare toma'r prativeshiira'
bandhura' ba'r'iir lokera', toma'ke shikhiye chilo ki, "Aeta korte
na'in, aeta ghrnya jinish." To, toma’ke bhaya shikhiye che, lajja'
shikhiye che, a'r seit'a shes'a paryanta toma'r rauna [lege] geche.
Choto chele du'dha kha'cche na'. Ba'r'iir lokera' bolle, "Oi juju
a'che, ta'la ga'che juju a'che, dhare nebe." Tumi jujur bhaye khiye
nile du'dha. Ta'r pare, sei tumi jakhane du vatsa'rer na'iny, tumi
hoye gele ba'isa vatsa'rer, takhano sei maner jujuta' roye gelo.
Kakhano-kakhano svapnetei juju ke dekhbe. Ekla' hote giye jujur
bhaya buka kenpe ut'abe. Era holo ki? Na, ca'inpiye deoya
ba'ndha'na. Ai, this type of bondage or these bondages are known as
pa'shas.<br />
<br />
"Hatred, doubt, fear are sin. When you were small, you did not hate
anybody. After that your neighbors, friends and family members
taught you, "This is what hate is, don't do such a thing." They
taught you fear, they taught you shyness, and in the end those
interactions stained your mind in that color. The small babe did not
want to drink the milk. So in order to get the baby to drink the
milk, the family members said, "Look a ghost is on the palm tree -
it will come and get you if you do not drink your milk." So you
drank the milk out of fear of being caught by the ghost. After many
years, when you were no longer two, but became twenty-two years of
age, that mental ghost still existed in your mind. From time to time
in your dreams you will still see that ghost. In consequence, while
remaining in a lonely place your heart will become startled and
frozen due to fear of that ghost. What is this? Imposed bondage.
This type of bondage or these bondages are known as pa'shas."
(Existential Flow & Its Culminating Point)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>SIMILAR EXAMPLES</b></div>
<br />
And verily throughout His discourses, Baba discusses and points out
examples where families and caretakers use a fear complex as a means
to control or discipline children. Here are some similar examples:<br />
<br />
[A] If the kids are playing and making too much noise when it is
their bed time, then a parent or caretaker may say, "If you do not
go to sleep this instant, then monsters will come and attack you."<br />
<br />
[B] Or they may say, "Naughty children are bound to get eaten by
goblins."<br />
<br />
[C] Some even exclaim, "If you do not behave, Satan will punish you
forever."<br />
<br />
[D] Various adult family members may tell children that, "Ghosts
will come and strangle you if you do not sit still."<br />
<br />
[E] Plus, if a child is not eating its meal, then the grandmother
may try to instill fear in that child's mind. The grandma terrorizes
the child by saying, "If you do not eat your meal, then a ghost will
come and swallow you. So sit down and eat and do not run around." <br />
<br />
Tragically, this type of talk by a grandma, parent, or caretaker
terrifies the child - to the very bone. The child's mind becomes
weak, fragile, and filled with the notion of their impending doom.
The child thinks that at any moment they will be attacked by a
goblin. <br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<br />
<b>WHY IT IS SO SCARY FOR THE CHILD</b></div>
<br />
For adults, such statements are not scary; but for the child, they
are absolutely frightening. Because the child does not have
experience in the world. What they are told by their parents,
care-takers, and guardians, they take to be real. In that case, the
child becomes truly terrified when told that they will be eaten by
ghosts, or that when the lights get turned off then monsters will
attack them etc. <br />
<br />
Even worse, the fear does not begin and end there - it lingers and
festers in the child's mind for years and years. Even when that
child grows to 22 years of age or even 78 years of age, they still
have nightmares about a goblin coming and sitting on his chest. Baba
explains this clearly in His discourse. <br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<br />
<b>A COMMON AILMENT</b></div>
<br />
To some or more degree, such imposed fear complexes are used in
countless families around the world. It is a misguided parenting
technique that is commonly employed, unfortunately. Think back to
your own childhoods and see if you remember being told such events.
<br />
<br />
Why is this tactic used so pervasively from one land to the next?
Because the parent or caregiver naively thinks that the problem is
solved - that they got an easy fix. They think that the child has
started to behave properly or that the child stopped making noise.
So the parent thinks that the fear technique is a veritable method
for disciplining a child and restoring order.<br />
<br />
However, this is a very harmful approach. Both the short &
long-term effects are disastrous. There is a breach of trust and
even more than that the child's mind is immediately and permanently
scarred by that fear. It cannot be removed easily. That fear
literlly paralyzes them in that very moment. But it does not stop at
that point. Rather, that very fear hauntingly sits in the child's
mind for ages, and may even carry over into their next life. That is
the depth to which the imposed fear invades their psyche.<br />
<br />
So such unfounded fears that get imposed on a child's mind ruin the
child's peace of mind in the present and become psychic baggage for
the long haul. <br />
<br />
Indeed, the consequences of terrifying the child in this way are
ghastly. This is the wrong way to discipline a child. Yet certain
parents and guardians repeat such threat again and again, thereby
cementing the fear in the mind of the child and ultimately crippling
them.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>MORE ABOUT FEAR</b></div>
<br />
Bhaya, or fear, is one of the four basic propensities - along with
sleep (nidra), food (ahara), and procreation (maethuna) - of each
and every human being. This sense of fear is actually a survival
instinct. Animals have it; humans have it. So we already have a
sense of fear built into our human personality. <br />
<br />
But that innate sense of fear is based on reality - i.e. physical
fear. Animals are fearful of their predators so they run away for
safety. The fear is real and that fear preserves their existence.<br />
<br />
Here the point is that the fundamental fear vrtti is already part of
our constitution - it is a base instinct, not something noble or
divine. But, at least, it is based on reality, i.e. physically
dangerous situations. That helps prevent people from getting hurt
etc.<br />
<br />
In contrast, fears imposed on the human psyche are just a burden,
i.e. imposed samskaras. Those multiply as people harbour those
fears. As children, so many false or imaginary fears are imposed in
the psychic realm. As those fears mount they severely shackle and
even cripple the person.<br />
<br />
As aspirants, we are to ultimately overcome all such fears, and aim
all our psychic momentum unto Him. So these fear can be eliminated
through deep, devotional sadhana. <br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<br />
<b>HOW IMAGINARY FEARS BECOME REAL</b></div>
<br />
Here below Baba further explains the nature of this phenomenon.<br />
<br />
"You are the witnessing entity, you are the seer of the ghost, and a
certain compartment of your mind went outside as an external
projection and took the form of the ghost, that is, the very
structure of the ghost is ectoplasmic in nature and that ectoplasm
came from your source. You are the creator of that ghost. Actually
there is no ghost. But you will see many a respectable man who will
say, “Yes, I have seen it! Yes, I have seen it!” He is not incorrect
in saying this. He saw it, but the ghost was of his creation. It was
an outer or external objective reflection, or external objective
projection, or external positive hallucination." (Ananda
Vacanamrtam-12)<br />
<br />
"Suppose in daytime you are in a lonely place. It may or may not be
a lonely place. Suppose in daytime you are alone in a big house, and
some people told you that there is a ghost – “Ghost, ghost, ghost.”
You heard it. The acoustic wave touched your mind, touched the
subconscious portion of your mind, and after that you are told, “You
know, Mr. X, there is a ghost in this house.” And you are Mr. X.
“There is a ghost in this house.” All the nerve fibres fail to
function. What will happen then? Just touch the conscious level of
your mind, and as an extro-objective creation, as an external
reflection of your very ectoplasmic stuff, you will see a ghost. And
what sort of ghost will you see? The description of a ghost that you
read in your books or you heard from your granny, “A ghost is like
this.” In broad daylight you will see the ghost." (Ananda
Vacanamrtam-12)<br />
<br />
So the human mind is very fragile and subject to all kinds of fears
- even false ones that we hear in the form of ghost stories, etc.<br />
<br />
No one should take this point lightly and think that scaring
children is just one momentary incident. Any and all fear has a huge
impact on their psyche. They will be terrified in that very moment
and compromised even crippled for life. We should all pay heed. That
is Baba's warning.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>FEAR VRTTI MULTIPLIES</b></div>
<br />
What people may not realise is that when they impose a fear complex
on a child, then they are multiplying the fear vrtti itself.<br />
<br />
"The human propensities that operate in the mundane sphere are five
in number: áhár [food], nidrá [sleep], bhaya [fear], maethuna
[begetting progeny] and dharma sádhaná [spiritual practice]. Of
these five, only the first four play a part in the lives of animals.
The peculiar nature of these five propensities is this: if they are
given indulgence, they increase. And they easily come under control
with a slight effort; only in the initial stage, one must struggle a
little to control them." (Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings
– 2 (continued) (Discourse 16))<br />
<br />
Thus, by encouraging fear in the young child, then that very fear
vrtti gets stimulated and can consume a child's entire existence. It
will crop up in all kinds of ways, in countless situations. Because
already on a regular basis the child is disciplined via the
imposition of a fear complex. As that complex gets reinforced again
and again, it takes up permanent residence in the mind of the child
- and grows. It erodes the child's existence in all aspect of life.
<br />
<br />
The child fearfully thinks, "I can't do that", "If I turn my back I
will be attacked, "Ghosts will get me", "I will be swallowed up in
the darkness", "Making a class presentation is too scary", "I cannot
go to that job interview", etc etc. The child will literally be
stricken with fear in all kinds of situations - from the fear of the
dark to the fear of the unknown. <br />
<br />
It is just like if a banyan tree is allowed to grow inside the
courtyard of a mansion, then one day that tree will become so huge
it will destroy the mansion itself. Same is the case with harmful
vrttis like fear. If encouraged and given scope to grow, they will
devour the entire human personality. <br />
<br />
The end result is that instead of raising a fearless child that is
ready to stand up to all kinds of difficulties, one raises a coward
that is scared - nay terrified - in every aspect and encounter of
life.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>SOLUTION:</b><br />
<br />
<b>CREATING A FEARLESS MIND</b></div>
<br />
Baba has graciously given us - at minimum - two pathways for
creating and cultivating a fearless mind-set.<br />
<br />
1) We must not pollute the minds of children by imposing fear
sentiments.<br />
<br />
"It is important that these lullabys should convey the inspiration
for the development of heroism and knowledge, but there should be no
frightening ideas in them." (Prout in a Nutshell-10)<br />
<br />
Thus our stories, films, festivals, disciplinary tactics, tales,
holidays should be completely devoid of scary thoughts and images.
Children should feel safe, secure, and loved - never burdened by any
imposed or false fear.<br />
<br />
That is the first method for raising a healthy child.<br />
<br />
2) The second method is to read Baba's short stories wherein He has
graciously written various ghost stories where those ghosts are
friendly and helpful. Sometimes the ghost sweetly drapes a mosquito
net over a sleeping person so that they will be more comfortable. Or
the ghost will bring a glass of water or offer shelter to a needy
person. Basically, in so many of His stories, ghosts and other
creatures are quite friendly and philanthropic. This helps create a
positive mind-set wherein one will not fall prey to dogmatic fears
about ghosts. Today's filmmakers and story writers should also
follow this path.<br />
<br />
This is a second method for raising children free of fear complexes.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>CONCLUSION</b></div>
<br />
We should be 100% wary of introducing false fears into the mind-set
of our children. Thus we must re-evaluate occasions like Halloween
and other fear-based festivals, and we must be vigilant not to let
our children be adversely affected by the entertainment industry
which makes billions of dollars by scaring children etc. Also of
critical importance is that we must ensure that our children are
never exposed to fear tactics as a form of discipline. With the gift
of a safe and happy childhood, that young one will grow up and live
a courageous and dharmic life.<br />
<br />
"One must move along the path of satya and one must have the satya
as one’s only desideratum. And this is the only path, this is the
path of fearlessness; that is, there is no fear in it, nothing to be
afraid of." (Ananda Vacanamrtam - 2)<br />
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
Varun<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>Note 1: PHYSICAL FEAR VS. PSYCHIC FEAR</b></div>
<br />
The fear that grips animals is physical fear, not psychic fear. They
do no suffer from nightmares or hallucinations, nor are they fearful
about what will happen tomorrow etc. They are fearful for their life
when confronted by predators etc. That is their fear. <br />
<br />
Humans also harbour fears as survival instincts. "I am too scared to
jump off of this bridge"; "I am scared and do not want to grab the
snake; "I am too scared to walk into the fire." These types of fears
are ones we are born with as the are related with our very
existence. Such as if an elephant is running towards you then you
will run away to save your life.<br />
<br />
In contrast, unlike animals, humans suffer from a multitude of
psychic fears that are imposed. These fears do not protect one's
existence but rather hinder one's growth. That is why imposed fears
are a bondage as they shackle the psyche. Such fears include the
fear of ghosts, goblins, fear of the future, fear of losing friends,
fear of failure etc. People suffer from so many psychic fears that
are imposed. And that is what this entire letter is about. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>Note 2: LINK TO PRIOR LETTER</b></div>
<br />
<div align="center">
<i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2012/10/are-you-scaring-your-child.html">http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2012/10/are-you-scaring-your-child.html</a></i></div>
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<b>Prabhat Samgiita </b></div>
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"Tumi bhul pathe cale esecho..." (P.S. 2007)<br />
<br />
Purport:<br />
<br />
O' Parama Purusa, by mistake, anyhow You have lost the path and come
to my home. I do not believe in fate or fortune. And this I also
know: That I do not have any wealth or virtue. Your auspicious
arrival is simply due to Your grace. You graced me by coming to my
home - Your arrival has nothing to do with my quality.<br />
<br />
O' Parama Purusa, You have come here to change the burning desert
into greenery. You have come to revitalise dried-up, half-dead
plants and transform them into blossoming flowers and luscious
fruits. O' my Lord, with Your arrival, everyone has gotten new life.
Those who were depressed and hopeless, You graciously brought a
smile to their face and placed a song in their throat. By this way,
You decorated them with a garland of jewels.<br />
<br />
Baba, now I understand that only You are mine; I do not have anyone
else. Except You, there is none that I can say is mine. What I have
and what belongs to me, everything is Your causeless grace. I think
You thought all these things and You deliberately made a mistake in
order to come here to my little hut. You made this mistake knowingly
and with full awareness. <br />
<br />
Baba, You have come to my place; You have graced me. It is due to
nothing else than Your causeless grace that You have come...
</div>
</div>
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<br />
<big><b>Baba</b></big><br />
<br />
<b>This entire email is composed of 3 parts:<br />
</b>
(1) Posting: Re: Prejudice Against One Of Our Spiritual Treatises;<br />
(2) Trailer Quote: Questions & Answers on Microvita</div>
<div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western">
(3) Prabhat Samgiita #1111;<br />
<br />
<b>Each section is demarcated by asterisks (*). <br />
</b><b><br />
</b><b><br />
<br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b><big><big>== PREJUDICE AGAINST ONE OF OUR
SPIRITUAL TREATISES ==<br />
<br />
~ Part 2 ~<br />
</big></big></b></div>
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
With Ananda Purnima just a few days away, we should embrace Baba's
original and true Ananda Vaniis as part of our eternal spiritual
treatise. <br />
<br />
(1) Baba chose to deliver His spiritual teachings directly to His
disciples through venues like DMC (Dharma Maha Cakra), GD (General
Darshan), and the reading and discussion of the Ananda Vanii etc.
For instance, He conducted a DMC in Varanasi on 29 October in 1979.
Every sadhaka clearly understands that that DMC discourse was not
just for residents of Varanasi nor were the teachings only relegated
for that particular day. Every rational Ananda Margii clearly
understands how that DMC discourse is part of our dharmashastra. It
is true across time and space and has been included in the Subhasita
Samgraha series and stands as part of our spiritual teachings. This
is indisputable.<br />
<br />
(2) In the same way, Baba chose select days and places to put forth
His teachings of Ananda Vanii Samgraha. Those He delivered primarily
on the occasions of New Year’s Day & Ananda Purnima – as well as
once or twice on Shravanii Purnima and Sharadotsava etc. And just
like with His DMC discourses, those Ananda Vaniis are not at all
limited in scope to the particular day and place of delivery. Those
Ananda Vaniis are His timeless messages for all of humanity. That
means that Ananda Vanii #27 given on Ánanda Púrńimá 1967 is as true
and relevant today as the day it was given. No rational minded
margii can think that Baba’s Ananda Vanii was for that day only or
that place only.<br />
<br />
(3) Here the point is that Sadguru Baba wanted to put forth Ananda
Marga ideology in front of His disciples and He created the system
by which to do so – i.e. by delivering public discourses and
messages during DMC, GD, etc. In that case, place and date have no
bearing on the value of the teaching. Those spiritual guidelines
exist across time and space. On those occasions, Baba’s motive was
to give teachings for all of universal humanity, and the actual
venue was merely a tool for doing so.<br />
<br />
(4) Just as we consider His DMC discourse to be part of the dharma
shastra of Ananda Marga ideology; we should consider His Ananda
Vanii Samgraha collection to be the same, i.e. an integral aspect of
Ananda Marga dharma shastra. Why should one be prejudice against the
Ananda Vanii series. One should not fall prey to such illogical and
sentimental thinking. With a vast open mind, one should give Baba’s
True Ananda Vaniis the same unquestioned status as His DMC
discourses. There should not be any bias or favouritism. Both are
inherent aspects of our spiritual treatise. None should sit back and
think that the Ananda Vanii series is a social discourse and hence subject to time, place, and person.
Those Ananda Vaniis are bullets of inspirational truth for all
people of all ages.<br />
<br />
(5) Ananda Marga shastra is tri-shastra: dharma shástra (spiritual
treatise), darshan shástra (philosophical treatise) and samája
shástra (social treatise). Both dharma shastra and darshan shastra
are eternal – and are not subject to change over time. The
collection of True Ananda Vaniis is clearly part of our spiritual
treatise; they are eternal; they are part of our dharma shastra,
just like Ananda Sutram, Subhasita Samgraha, and Ananda Vacanamrtam
are part of our spiritual treatise.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>TRUE ANANDA VANIIS:</b><br />
<br />
<b>FACE PREJUDICE LIKE HARIJANS</b></div>
<br />
(6) If anyone reads a DMC discourse and they see the date and place
printed at the end then they feel that it is validated as the time
when Baba graciously gave this universal, spiritual teaching. But
when some read an Anana Vanii and see the date at the end, they
think it is old, outdated, and without any charm. This is their
dogmatic and irrational approach. This is their prejudice. It is no
different than if one introduces a Harijan (so-called untouchable)
to someone in India, then people in the general population will
think that person is dirty. Likewise in the US, if someone
introduces a black man to someone they will think that man is a
thief or criminal. These kinds of stereotypes are the effect of a
dogmatic mind and are inherently biased. No good person should fall
prey to this outlook. Yet some in our Ananda Marga hold that very
same stereotypical thinking with regards to Baba’s Ananda Vaniis.
They read them and think those are old, just as some think that a
harijan must be dirty or a black man must be a criminal. Now is the
time to banish this stereotype from the mind and accept Ananda
Vaniis as part and parcel of the dharma shastra of Ananda Marga
ideology. The prejudice against Baba’s True Ananda Vanii must be
stopped. These are timeless teachings of truth and their inherent
glory must be recognised.<br />
<br />
Fabricating Fake Ananda Vaniis as if that is the Ananda Vanii for
this particular occasion is completely wrong and misleading. It is a
direct attack on the veracity and greatness of Baba’s True Ananda
Vaniis. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>WHO STARTED THE FAKE ANANDA VANIIS</b></div>
<br />
As most know, Ac Sarvatmanandji started the Fake Ananda Vanii dogma.
It is his brainchild. And since 1990, the prevailing factions have
all - at some time or another - adopted this Fake Ananda Vanii
tradition. More recently, some of the groups have quietly chosen one
of Baba's original and true Ananda Vaniis instead. What cannot be
denied however is that no group has come forward and publicly
denounced the Fake Ananda Vanii dogma.<br />
<br />
Each year, however, more and more margiis and field workers are
insisting that one of Baba's original Ananda Vaniis be read. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>HOW THEY MAKE THEIR FAKE ANANDA VANIIS</b></div>
<br />
Yet that is exactly what we see happening. In the name of Ananda
Vanii, certain group leaders are going against Baba by infusing
their own dogma and creating their own Fake Ananda Vaniis. <br />
<br />
How do they do it?<br />
<br />
They pull some quote out of context - that is obviously incomplete
as it is a small part of a greater discourse - and then label that
as an Ananda Vanii, as if that was meant to stand all along, by
itself. This is their method.<br />
<br />
Not only that, they cut and paste words according to their own need
and desire - according to their agenda. <br />
===<br />
<br />
not talk issues<br />
==<br />
Their entire manner is just their dogmatic approach that has nothing
to do with the letter or spirit of Baba's sacred and divine messages
of Ananda Vanii. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>SELECTING AN ANANDA VANII</b></div>
<br />
In our unit we have chosen to select one of Baba's original A'nanda
Va'niis which we feel is quite fitting for today's world. And other
units and sectors have also selected one of Baba's original and true
Ananda Vaniis. And this is the best way: To select one of His
original Ananda Vaniis and highlight that for the day and the next
six months.<br />
<br />
Certainly in the future, our united AMPS will select one of Baba's
true Ananda Vaniis. <br />
<br />
Until that time, so long as everyone is choosing an original Vanii
and rejecting the Fake Ananda Vaniis that are being created, then on
this point dharma will be on the rise in our Ananda Marga. <br />
<br />
Naturally, if we keep His divine teaching in the forefront of our
minds, this will give us the stamina and strength to move ahead on
the path of Supreme fulfillment. This is Baba's blessing upon one
and all. <br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<br />
<b>MORE ABOUT WHY CHOOSE YOUR OWN TRUE ANANDA VANII </b></div>
<br />
Certainly, the time will arrive when our organisation is united and
following all points of dharma. Naturally then only True Ananda
Vaniis will be used by organisational leaders, and Fake Ananda
Vaniis will have been eradicated. <br />
<br />
But we have not reached that point yet. Still our organisation is
struggling on points of righteousness and power mongering. That is
why it is important for those in the various units to select one of
Baba's True Ananda Vaniis for the occasions of Ananda Purnima and
New Year's Day etc. <br />
<br />
As mentioned, our unit we have taken to choosing one of Baba's true
Ananda Va'niis for this blissful occasion of A'nanda Pu'rnima'.
Other units are encouraged to select and read an original A'nanda
Va'nii given by Baba. On this point, there is complete freedom to
choose and select one which you wish. <br />
<br />
This is important because not selecting one of Baba's True Ananda
Vaniis means accepting one of the Fake Ananda Vaniis fabricated by
those at the helm. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>DOGMAS SHOULD BE ROOTED OUT </b></div>
<br />
Just like the dogma of mahaprayan, the dogma of Fake Ananda Vanii
should also be eradicated by rationlly-minded Ananda Margiis. Baba
is the dharma Guru and it is a mockery for some so-called leaders to
invent and drag dogmas into this holy Ananda Marga mission. Hence,
the sooner such dogmas can be rooted out the better. <br />
<br />
All in all, the days of the Fake Ananda Vanii are numbered. More and
more realise that the only real Ananda Vaniis are the ones which
Baba Himself has given. That is why some sectorial offices are now
selecting an original Ananda Vanii to celebrate Ananda Purnima.
After years and years of following the dogma of Fake Ananda Vanii,
various regional and sectorial offices have turned over a new leaf
and chosen one of Baba's original Vaniis. That is indeed a good and
welcome turn of events. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>LOCAL CELEBRATIONS ENCOURAGED</b></div>
<br />
If any group is recommending that people come “to their place” –
such as Tiljala or Ananda Nagar, insinuating that theirs is best
place for Ananda Purnima etc, then in our hearts and minds we should
all know that Baba’s system is for Ananda Purnima to be celebrated
locally in every unit, as His divine grace and presence is felt
throughout this entire universe.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>ROOT OUT DOGMA</b></div>
<br />
"All dogma must be rooted out. You should start a revolution against
dogma. But to start a revolution you need courage. So gather that
courage and start a revolution against dogma." (1)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>SAMPLE OF ANANDA VANII</b></div>
<br />
"The humans of today are possessed of spirited intellect and
accomplished wisdom. They are keen to advance with rapid step
shattering the shackles of dogmas. They will no longer be entrapped
by the illusion of opportunism. The rays of the crimson dawn of a
new humanity on the eastern horizon have started weaving textures of
colours on their eyelids and in the subtle recesses of their minds.
As for those who have been dreaming of keeping humanity imprisoned
by dogmas, their days are numbered; their blissful dreams are being
shattered to pieces. I call upon all enlightened people and say: “Go
ahead with courage. The humanity has been awaiting you. Establish it
in the excellence and grandeur of glory.”" (2)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>CLEAR-CUT INJUNCTIONS</b></div>
<br />
"In the realm of dharma, the only true guide and controller,
motivating force and protector of the people, is an excellent and
comprehensive ideology which provides definite, clear-cut and bold
directions for all aspects of human life – from one’s personal daily
routine, to one’s social activities and collective motivation, to
the spiritual inspiration which brings one closer and closer to God.
A scripture which does not fulfil these conditions is not worthy of
being called a scripture at all. Such a scripture does not contain
the light of consciousness according to the definition Shásanát
tárayet yastu sah shástrah parikiirttitah [“That which liberates
through discipline is called shástra, scripture”]. We should also
remember that in the realm of dharma there must be clear-cut
injunctions in the form of dharma shástra [scriptural treatises]."
(3)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>FINAL REFLECTION</b></div>
<br />
Baba’s original and true Ananda Vaniis are His divine gifts for one
and all as they encapsulate the spirit of Ananda Marga and the
spirit of humanity. Thus, they are truly timeless and eternal
treasures of humanity. Baba’s original and true Ananda Vaniis are
discourses unto themselves – complete, pointed, and stand alone as
eternal truths and as spirited messages for the humanity. They are
not mere quotes, adaptations, cut-and-paste jobs from some other
place. Baba's every Ananda Vanii is veritably unique and original.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
So keep away from such Fake Ananda Vaniis and
embrace Baba's original and true Ananda Vaniis.<br />
<br />
Happy Preparations for A'nanda Pu'rnima!! <br />
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
In Him, <br />
Ashiis'a<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>REFERENCES:</b><br />
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 16, Religious Dogma - B<br />
2. Ananda Vanii #53<br />
3. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Disc: 14<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<br />
<b>Note: LINK TO EARLIER LETTER</b></div>
<br />
<div align="center">
Here is a link to the first letter in this
series.<br />
<i><br />
</i><i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/04/prejudice-against-one-of-our-spiritual.html">http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/04/prejudice-against-one-of-our-spiritual.html</a></i></div>
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<i>The section below demarcated by asterisks
is an entirely different topic,</i><br />
<i>completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its
own as a point of interest.</i></div>
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<b>Questions & Answers on Microvita</b></div>
<br />
"Question: What is the difference between the effect of microvita on
developed creatures and the effect of microvita on undeveloped
creatures?"<br />
<br />
"Answer: Microvita make no difference or find no difference amongst
different living beings. In living beings with complex structures
there are different glands and sub-glands which secrete different
types of hormones. Microvita develop, invigorate, increase or
decrease the hormone secretions of these glands and sub-glands,
therefore developed beings – physically and psychologically complex
beings – have greater scope to progress through the aid of microvita
than undeveloped creatures. This is the difference between the
effect of microvita on developed creatures and the effect on
undeveloped creatures. Let us take an example. On a moonlit night
light is showered equally on one and all, but not everyone can
utilize that light properly. The moon cannot be blamed for this.
Similarly, microvita emanating from the cosmic factor are for one
and all." (Microvita in a Nutshell, Questions & Answers on
Microvita - Excerpt G, #20)<br />
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<b>Prabhat Samgiita #1111</b><br />
<br />
"Saba'r saunge tumi a'cho, tumi a'cho, Prabhu tumi a'cho..." (PS
1111)<br />
<br />
Purport:<br />
<br />
O' my Lord, You so gracious, You are with all; O' Prabhu, You are
ever-present, You know not any barriers of relativity. You always
remain with everyone. By showering Your infinite love &
compassion, You have graciously captivated and attracted my mind.
Baba You are ever present - ever present.<br />
<br />
O' Parama Purusa, in the fast, ferocious winds of the cyclone, and
in the deadly grip of the cobra, at the time of death when the god
of death comes near, or when in the jaws of enemy, in all these
terrifying circumstances You shower Your sweet grace by smiling and
dancing. Even in the fire of the unbearable inferno, You shower Your
causeless grace and turn everything into the cool balm of
sandalwood. O' my Lord, You are ever-gracious.<br />
<br />
O' Parama Purusa Baba, You are present eternally. Even before
anything existed and before there was even the hint of creation, You
were present then also. Baba, You are the Creator. You are the
origin; You are omnipresent. Even when there were no seconds,
minutes, hours, days, dates, months, or years, and there was no way
to count the time, then also You were present. In that moment You
were alone. There was no divine play of hope and hopelessness
between the Lord and His devotees; just You were all alone. O'
Parama Purusa, today You are ever-present along with Your creation.
You are vibrating in Your liila'rasa, dancing with divine ecstasy in
the bond of love, showering Your grace to all the jiivas, and
attracting everyone close to you. Baba, You are ever-present,
omnipotent. Your liila is unfathomable.<br />
<br />
Baba, You are the beginning and You are the only desideratum, the
Goal... <br />
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<b>This entire email is composed of 2 parts:</b><br />
(1) Prabhat Samgiita #2014;<br />
(2) Posting: Baba Story: That Dance;<br />
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<big><big><b>== BABA STORY: THAT DANCE ==</b></big></big></div>
<br />
Note: Only those who do sadhana sincerely and have a devotional
connection with Sadguru Baba can understand this story - otherwise,
for others, this below story is...<br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
As the Divine Father, Baba has come on this earth to give ultimate
salvation by decreasing the distance between He and His children. He
has come to create an intimate closeness with His devotees and
encourage all to come even closer and still more close.<br />
<br />
So despite being the Parama Purusa incarnate and the most
Magnanimous One, Baba would always create a heart-felt link with His
devotees which would automatically melt the gap between His supreme
greatness and our ordinary selves.<br />
<br />
And one of the wonderful ways He would accomplish this was by using
humour and tender expressions with His devotees. By making everyone
laugh and smile, then sadhakas would immediately feel more relaxed
and closer with Baba. This was the very sweet and gracious way in
which He would communicate with His bhaktas.<br />
<br />
Each and every margii has their own personal experience of closeness
with Him and by that way they could feel His sweet touch; and, those
who could not get this feeling could not remain. So every margii has
their own experience and realisation.<br />
<br />
Following then is but one of the many highly memorable occasions
when Baba would make us all smile and laugh and thereby bring us
closer to Him. Despite our faults and despite our limitations,
through His immense warmth and love, and yes, by making us laugh, we
would feel that whatever we may be in this world, certainly we are
His and He is mine. That was one of the very special ways in which
Baba would make us all feel close.<br />
<br />
Here then is one of the scenes which I recall and others should also
share their memories also.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>BABA'S ARRIVAL INTO THE PANDAL</b></div>
<br />
At one particular DMC that I attended, the huge crowd of margiis and
workers were anxiously awaiting Baba's divine arrival. The pandal
was completely full and everyone present was involved in singing and
dancing kiirtan. All were in a blissful flow and the devotional
feeling was<br />
mounting more and more as they expected Baba to come any moment.<br />
<br />
Then suddenly one Dada started shouting and the kiirtan came to a
distinct halt. Then another Dada began raising the slogan, "Parama
Pita Baba Ki!", and everyone exclaimed "Jai". Again and again the
slogan was raised: "Parama Pita Baba Ki-- Jai!"<br />
<br />
The volume and vibration of the pandal was increasing and everyone
knew that at any moment Baba would be coming. The slogan was raised
one more time and then we could all see Baba entering onto the
stage. Cries of "Baba, Baba" could be heard all around and still the
slogan was going on,<br />
"Parama Pita Baba Ki- Jai!!".<br />
<br />
The whole pandal was charged and vibrated by His presence.<br />
<br />
As Baba walked slowly across the stage surrounded by His entourage,
He passed His cane to one Dada and majestically sat down on the
dais. Quickly another Dada came forward to remove Baba's shoes.<br />
<br />
As Baba moved onto the center point of the dais, one or two Dadas
were involved in arranging the side pillows of His seat. Then, for a
second time, Baba brought His hands together and gave His blessing
across the entire Pandal.<br />
<br />
Everyone was feeling waves of bliss as Baba looked in their
direction. Then one Dada approached Baba with a mala and garlanded
Baba and then did sastaung pranam. Everyone was completely focused
on Baba-- watching His every gesture and move.<br />
<br />
Baba then began giving some directions to a few Dadas who were by
His side and then they took leave and went from the dais.<br />
<br />
Baba then looked out across the sea of margiis and in a smiling
manner He said, "How are you-- everything is alright?".<br />
<br />
Then everyone present simultaneously replied, "Yes Baba!".<br />
<br />
Baba looked to be in a very jolly mood and that heightened
everyone's happiness and joy.<br />
<br />
Then in successive order Baba graciously performed blessings for
newly married margiis and then distributed prizes to various workers
and margiis.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>BABA'S VERY HUMOROUS REVIEW</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Immediately thereafter, per the system of DMC, there was a call for
brothers kaoshikii. And Baba smiled and turned slightly towards His
left and looked over in that direction.<br />
<br />
One Dada could be heard saying, "Dhin dhin dhin, dhin dhin..." and
on that count the brothers' kaoshikii dance began.<br />
<br />
Actually those brothers had not been practicing kaoshikii recently.
They already thought that they were the best dancers of kaoshikii -
better than others - so there was no need to practice. This was the
unfortunate outlook they had cultivated. They felt a sense of
entitlement. With this attitude they started dancing.<br />
<br />
Since it was the time of DMC there was a big crowd. And those
brothers were dancing as if they were already perfect at kaoshikii
etc. This was their inner feeling. <br />
<br />
Baba was smiling towards those brothers who were dancing. After a
minute or two, the call came "Halt!", and all the dancers
immediately stopped, thinking they had done it flawlessly.<br />
<br />
Normally, the sisters would then be signaled to start their
kaoshikii. But on this particular occasion, Baba was smiling and
still looking over towards those brothers who had just completed
their dance. So everyone's focus was in that direction.<br />
<br />
Then in a jolly manner and in a smiling way Baba very reassuringly
spoke the following:<br />
<br />
"You know the kaoshikii dance displayed by the boys was very good -
(Baba was still smiling)<br />
<br />
"--with the exception of a few points."<br />
<br />
Then in a charming way Baba said:<br />
<br />
"The teamwork was not so good; the angular bending was not so good;
and, there was actually no rhythm."<br />
<br />
Then in a jovial mood, Baba concluded:<br />
<br />
"With the exception of these three points, it was very good."<br />
<br />
Hearing Baba's dramatic delivery and humorous words, we all laughed
- everyone laughed - and this laughter continued for several
seconds. We were all charmed by His manner. Side by side, in a very
benevolent way, those dancers got the message that they were not
exempt from practicing. In their heart of hearts, they understood
that they should refine their movements and dance with a sense of
surrender - not ego. This was the great benefit they received, by
His grace.<br />
<br />
By this way, by Baba's humorous response, all felt loved and cared
for, and everyone understood in the depths of their heart that, "I
are His child and regardless of how my performance is, always He
loves me and finds a way to help me progress." We all felt very
close to Baba.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>WHAT WE CAN UNDERSTAND FROM THIS</b><br />
</div>
<br />
There are a few things we can all understand from this.<br />
<br />
1) Baba was giving the encouragement that no one should feel
dejected by their performance and that He recognises the sincerity
of their effort and gives everyone His love and affection.<br />
<br />
2) Baba wanted that everyone present - whether they were dancing or
not - should improve the standard of their kaoshikii.<br />
<br />
3) If Baba would have just appreciated the performance and not
pointed out the defect in their dance, then no one would have been
aware of their mistake and by that way those dancing and those
watching would continue their poor way of dancing in the future.<br />
<br />
4) If Baba had only scolded these new margiis then they might think
that doing kaoshikii was beyond their reach and they also would not
feel close to Him.<br />
<br />
5) But by Baba's special way, He appreciated their effort and guided
them for their improvement.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>BABA MAKES THE WHOLE ENVIRONMENT BLISSFUL</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Really in that moment everyone felt loved, cared for, and close to
Baba. Such was the effect of His radiant Presence and special words.<br />
<br />
Thereafter, the DMC program took its course and the sisters danced
kaoshikii and the brothers tandava and after that Baba announced,
"The subject of today's discourse...".<br />
<br />
And always we will remember that in spite of how poor the kaoshikii
dance was, Baba found a way to appreciate their effort and everyone
laughed and felt close. So Baba has a unique way of making the
entire atmosphere blissful.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>SOME MORE REFLECTION</b></div>
<br />
Baba is not only Guru but He is our Father and in His each and every
expression He is very close and sweet. How can we forget those
moments. And to this very day, whenever I close my eyes then I
remember that special time and I feel His close proximity. And that
gives me the energy to move<br />
forward.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>DO NOT LEAVE IT FOR TOMORROW</b><br />
</div>
<br />
By Baba's sweet grace we will all realise the height of human glory
and live life divine and reach up to Him.<br />
<br />
Baba says, "Do not forget your life; do not forget the path; the
path is very noble, very beautiful, and it is for you to know that,
it is for you to realize that, so do it from today. Do not leave it
for tomorrow, tomorrow may not come for you. Who knows? The sun may
not rise for you tomorrow. No one can say who is going to live from
today till tomorrow. It is up to Him to decide. So as long as we are
here today, let us try to take [advantage] of this opportunity and
do sa'dhana' and follow dharma; thereby you will know Him, [you will
complete] the beautiful journey of knowing Him. So let us know Him
today. In this way we will be able to provide paths for human beings
to come. Animals also are marching ahead to know that Supreme
Entity. So it is our duty to make the way, to pave the way, in order
for everyone to come on this path. Realize Him. Realize that Supreme
Being within you. This is your dharma, this is your path; and let
this path be yours, and victory will surely be yours." (1)<br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
Sastaunga Pranam to Baba,<br />
Karmendra<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>REFERENCES:</b><br />
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31<br />
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<b><br />
</b><b>***************** Prabhat Samgiita #2014</b><b><br />
</b><br />
"Bha'lo besechile keno bolo..." (PS 2014)<br />
<br />
Purport:<br />
<br />
O' Parama Purusa, You have graced me and brought me in Your close
proximity and showered me in Your divine love. So it is Your liila
that now I have deep longing for You yet You are not coming close.
O' my Lord, please tell me why You loved me. What was the use, if
today You do not allow me to hold You. Internally You are not moved
or touched by my tears. You remain impassioned and distant.<br />
<br />
O' Divine Entity, I have decorated my humble abode exclusively for
You. By Your grace I am trying to follow 16 Points and Your many
do's and don'ts to prepare my mind for Your divine arrival. I have
forgotten who is close and who is distant; in my heart there is no
differentiation from one human being to another. Everyone is mine.
O' my Lord, after crying profusely for You, I became miserable, and
in this way my whole night passed in Your longing. Because You did
not come.<br />
<br />
O' Parama Purusa, O' Baba, in the end the flowers dried up and
withered away. And all my tears just dried up in the air. The pain
and suffering of my longing floated away in the sky and ultimately
got lost in the oblivion. <br />
<br />
Baba, I am crying in Your longing but You are not coming. Then why
are You attracting me and why have You bound me in Your divine love.
Baba, my heart and mind have become so restless - yet You are not
coming close. Why are You doing like this. Baba, please grace me and
come close...<br />
<br />
<br />
End Note: This is a deeply devotional song where the sadhaka is
blessed with intense love for the Lord. It is only with the deep
feeling of longing that the mind rushes towards Parama Purusa.
Without that sense of 'longing' in the heart then one cannot get
Parama Purusa. So in order to move ahead on the spiritual path, one
must long to attain Him. Indeed this yearning to have Him is one
essential factor in getting His closeness. So in this song, by
Baba's grace, the devotee has a deep sense of longing in his heart.
And by that way the sadhaka becomes more and more close until
finally merging in Him. Altogether, it is similar to how one baby
starts crying and wants to be held by the mother, and then that
mother comes rushing to get her baby. Likewise, the feeling of
longing is absolutely necessary in devotional life, because in that
way one gets Him and reaches the Goal, by His grace. <br />
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<big><big><b>THREE TYPES OF WHOLETIME WORKERS </b><br />
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<b>& THEIR PRACTICE OF ASANAS </b></big></big><br />
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<br />
Namaskar<br />
Unfortunately, in certain circles, some are lax in practicing asanas -
this is especially true of some of our acaryas. More specifically, we
can say that there are three groups of wts in this regard:<br />
<br />
1. There are some Wts who are extremely sincere and regular in doing
yoga asanas. They do their asanas in all circumstances - when alone,
while in camps and at DMS, when traveling, always. This is the small
minority of workers.<br />
<br />
2. Next there are some workers who do their asanas only when they are
around others. That means they do yoga asanas only for show, i.e. to
impress others. They want those around them to think they are very
sincere in following Sixteen Points etc. But, when there is no one
around, then these same workers skip their asanas etc. Such types of
workers suffer from hypocrisy.<br />
<br />
3. Then there are those Wts who never do yoga asanas - neither when they
are alone, nor when they are with others. Always they skip. Not only
that, if they see others - especially Wts - sincerely practicing asanas,
then they will ridicule them and make jokes. They will say things like,
"Oh, look, here is such great yogi", "You are going to get moksa
anyway, so why are you doing these practices", "Look at the mahayogi -
he is going to get moksa this very moment", etc. Such workers who mock
others in this way move around together in a group. Their chief intent
is to deter others from doing the asanas so that they themselves are not
looked upon unfavourably for not doing them. Such types of workers
suffer from double hypocrisy.<br />
<br />
Tragically, this is the state of affairs in our Wt cadre. <br />
<br />
In comparison, around the globe some non-margiis, although they may be
deficient in various arenas, are very keen on practicing yoga asanas
nowadays. Their intent is to retain their youthfulness and beauty, and
age in a graceful manner. They often pay for yoga classes. They may or
may not do the asanas correctly, and they may or may not follow a
sattvika (sentient) diet, but they are eager to gain the physical
benefits of the practice. <br />
<br />
Strikingly, even this much interest some of our workers do not have.
They are not even interested in doing asanas for their own physical
health - yet these same workers want to be good-looking & shining
etc. That is why we see a growing number of wholetimer Didis and Dadas
going to beauty salons for cosmetic treatments etc, unfortunately. This
is the trade-off they have made. This is their short-cut appproach. They
want the benefits of yoga without practicing, so they go to the beauty
parlor. Certain workers fall in this category, shockingly.<br />
<br />
All told the situation is quite sad. The only way to bring about the
needed change is to inspire others to practice, as well as create the
requisite circumstantial pressure. <br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
Ramesh<br />
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<b>This entire email is composed of 3 parts:</b><br />
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(3) Prabhat Samgiita #4490;<br />
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Each section is demarcated by asterisks (***).<br />
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<big><big><b>== MAKING HOLES IN ONE'S DINNER
PLATE ==</b></big></big></div>
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
"One evening I* also went to that house in the Rly Colony which had
been converted into an Ashram. Deep Narayanji was also with me. As
Baba was to come, we waited for Him. Baba came in the evening and
everyone present did Sastaunga Pranam to Him. That day Baba talked
of philosophy and said that this school of philosophy will be
called, 'Ananda Marga'. This philosophy and the object of sadhana
was Absolute bliss. Therefore this has been named as Ananda Marga.
Then Baba said about sahaj Yoga, "Saha Jayate Iti Saha'j", i.e.
which has been born with one's birth - that means that which is
natural is Sahaj Yoga. To get bliss is the natural aim of everyone
that is why it is called Ananda Marga. Baba stopped after saying
this. I happened to utter at this stage, "Baba, though it is called
'Sahaja Yoga' i.e. simple practice, but in effect Ananda Marga is a
very difficult path." (1)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>ABOUT THE ABOVE STORY</b></div>
<br />
In this above paragraph, Acarya Naginaji is writing his own account
and referring to the grand occasion when Baba first gave the name
"Ananda Marga." In particular, Baba was explaining about the beauty
of Ananda Marga philosophy, sahaj yoga and sadhana. <br />
<br />
But because of Ac Naginaji's recent demotion from his post in the
Indian government, his mind was low and he was feeling very
frustrated. In addition so many classes and duties were going on, so
under such circumstances Ac Naginaji gave a negative comment about
Baba's conclusive idea.<br />
<br />
Baba was telling that this path of Ananda Marga is blissful. But
because of Ac Nagainaji's own simplicity, he did not understand that
really Ananda Marga is blissful. So in front of Baba, Naginaji
essentially uttered that Ananda Marga is a very tough path; it is
not blissful. <br />
<br />
Listening to this, Baba became completely unhappy; He did not like
it. Verily, why should Guru should appreciate such things. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>ANALOGY OF MEAT-EATERS DOING YOGA &
MEDITATION</b></div>
<br />
It is just like if one good margii reached to teach yoga,
meditation, & sentient food practice to alcoholics or
meat-eaters. Then after one day of practice if one of the alcoholics
/ meat-eaters says his opinion that 'this sentient food and sadhana
is very terrible - it will destroy and ruin my life - I cannot
tolerate this anymore'. Then true Ananda Margiis will not like to
hear this. They will think that this person has no experience, that
is why he is uttering like this and being negative.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>AC NAGINAJI'S REFLECTION</b></div>
<br />
So when Ac Naginaji gave this negative comment about Ananda Marga,
then Baba became very uncomfortable and serious. Baba disliked that
comment. Further, please read this following paragraph where
Naginaji is expressing his regret and mistake about what he had
done.<br />
<br />
"I felt sad that I had interrupted Baba when He explained the
philosophy of Ananda Marga by saying that it was not so easy a path
as its name and philosophy indicated." (2)<br />
<br />
Because Acarya Naginaji has devotional feeling, that is why he
understood Baba's feeling. And Naginaji realised that Baba did not
like to listen to any negative comments about His theory, teachings,
or practices. Because Baba's spiritual teachings are "Apta Vakya":
Perfect and Divine. To realise this one has to do deep sadhana and
penance for some time. Superficial comments will be proven silly.
Thinking this Ac Naginaji felt repentance for his behaviour.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>DEFEATIST COMPLEX: </b><br />
<br />
<b>UNABLE TO EMBARK ON A NEW WAY OF LIFE</b></div>
<br />
We know this very fact that (a) those who do not do proper sadhana,
and (b) those who do not have deeper understanding of Baba's
teachings, because of their own weaknesses, such persons think
Ananda Marga is not the path of bliss, but the path of pain and
difficulty.<br />
<br />
But those who are doing proper sadhana will never think like that.
The moment any person starts doing sadhana, they think and realise
that their life has been changed. They feel they are receiving
Baba's grace. They understand that there is no comparison between
non-margii society and the Margii way of life. So persons in Ananda
Marga realise the meaning of Ananda Marga: That Ananda Marga really
is the 'Path of Bliss'.<br />
<br />
Because by practicing the Ananda Marga cult, following 16 Pts, and
leading a devotional life, then one's whole existence is full of
bliss. And that is what? The Ananda Marga path of bliss. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>MORE POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION</b></div>
<br />
1. Those who suffer from a defeatist complex are unable to embark on
a new way of life. And that is why they may negaively react to
dharmic guidelines and suggestions. <br />
<br />
2. Nowadays in Ananda Marga, some become hopeless when they witness
wrongdoings going on - and in certain instances they may even blame
Ananda Marga philosophy. Not all fall in this category but a few.
Many more want to correct those ills and establish a dharmic stance.<br />
<br />
3. Those who do not want to change for their own betterment and
benefit also "find fault" with Ananda Marga philosophy. But their
situation is just like the patient who does not take the prescribed
medicines as directed and then blames the medicine.<br />
<br />
4. If one has any doubt about the path then they should first get
their queries and confusions answered in a satisfactory manner.
Then, only then, one should proceed ahead on the path without any
doubt or hesitation. One should not move ahead on the wrong path. <br />
<br />
5. The various religions are outdated and dogmatic from the start -
their foundations are themselves defective and narrow-minded. So
their leaders feel the need to compromise with current social norms.
Otherwise they feel they will be rejected. So people say why
shouldn't Ananda Marga also conform and bend to current societal
trends etc. The reason why this is not done is that Ananda Marga has
been built upon the strong foundation of dharma. And dharma is
eternal and always prevails. Hence, there is not need to change or
compromise, rather that would be harmful. The religions are forced
to bend to popular values because their religious doctrine is
illogical and cannot stand up to rational inquiry. Thus their only
option is to change. So they adopt pseudo-culture values. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>MERELY PROVING HIS OWN UNWORTHINESS</b></div>
<br />
Here is a reminder about what it means to be on the path of bliss. <br />
<br />
If anyone is in Ananda Marga but not following the rules nor doing
sadhana properly and not receiving bliss, then it means that their
approach is faulty - not the path itself. It is just like if a lazy,
indolent student who never studied lodges a complaint about a
well-reputed, prestigious university where many other proper
students are getting success, then that student who complained is
merely proving his own unworthiness. The university itself is not
the problem. Thus if anyone is telling that the path of Ananda Marga
is filled with problems, then it means they are not serious or
sincere about Ananda Marga - they could never follow the proper
path. Their entire approach is faulty not the path. <br />
<br />
Here again the point should be clear. When joining onto the path of
Ananda Marga, one should have trust on the path. First make
inquiries and be secure - all doubt should be gone - one should feel
in their heart that this is the best path. If one starts the journey
with this mind-set, then success is sure. If when joining the path
one's mind is full of skepticism and doubt, then they are just
wasting their time. They will not gain anything. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>WAY OF PESSIMISTS</b></div>
<br />
Baba's own feeling about pessimistic and negative talkers and
thinkers and writers. Those who talk negative about Ananda Marga,
Prout and movement of society.<br />
<br />
"There are some people who are pessimistic. They say that the
society around us is very bleak, that it has no expression of
vitality and that is seems that everyone is in deep slumber.
Pessimists say this because they have never made any detailed study
of human history, nor do they care to." (3)<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>FUTURE IS BRIGHT</b></div>
<br />
Here are a few examples of Ananda Vaniis how Baba is showing the
path of optimism and victory. It also proves that Baba never
appreciates negative talk about our ideology.<br />
<br />
- "...Be ready for the grand ovation to that new crimson dawn in
every house...Be ready to respond to the supra cosmic trumpet." (4)<br />
<br />
- "...Go ahead with courage. The humanity has been awaiting you.
Establish it in the excellence and grandeur of glory." (5)<br />
<br />
- "...That is why I say the future of the human race is not dark,
rather it is strikingly resplendent..." (6)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>JEOPARDIZING THEIR ENTIRE EXISTENCE</b></div>
<br />
When moving on any path then one should have 100% trust that it is
the right path. For instance, if one is flying in an airplane they
must be certain that this plane will take them to their destination.
If a person is thinking that any minute this plane is going to
explode, then they should not fly in that plane. That is the wrong
way to go. Similarly, when traveling on the path of Ananda Marga,
one must feel certain that this is indeed the perfect path. Those
who harbour doubts yet still move on the path of Ananda Marga are
sabotaging themselves and jeopardizing their entire existence. That
is why we say it is akin to making holes in one's dinner plate.<br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
in Him,<br />
Asiim<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>*</b> Here "I" means Ac. Naginaji. And this story has been taken
from the English Edition of Prajina Bharatii Magazine issues May
& June of 1982. And in that article Ac. Naginaji is writing his
own story which is the incident of 5 January 1955 in Jamalpur
Ashram. And Ac. Naginaji is talking about his Jamalpur visit and
Baba's liila. And in this story Nagina talked with Baba in a
pessimistic way which Baba disliked.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>REFERENCES:</b><br />
1. Prajina Bharati, May 82, p.33<br />
2. Prajina Bharati, June 82, p.10<br />
3. Prout in a Nutshell - 7, p.67<br />
4. Ananda Vanii #69<br />
5. Ananda Vanii #53<br />
6. Ananda Vanii #49<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>Note: ONE DADA'S ABHORRENT JOKE </b></div>
<br />
Here is one unfortunate incident that happened some years back where
one Dada was making jokes about the negative and exploitative
tendencies of different countries and religions. Specifically, those
days, Dadaji was using a derisive metaphor to make his point. <br />
<br />
In his email, Dada was making jokes which exposes how each negative
government would abuse and exploit, and finally in the culmination
of the joke Dadaji makes makes fun of Ananda Marga, Prout, and
Ananda Margiis. Dada publically concluded his email with a crude,
degrading joke about Prout and master units.<br />
<br />
In the end, Dada put Prout in the same type of exploitative group.
This all gave the feeling and impression that Prout is also one of
the exploiting agencies. Dada failed to describe Prout as the
solution to all types of exploitation. Rather Dada listed Prout as
something which is unsavoury and problematic. What he wrote that
undermined the platform of Prout. (Note: For those interested, write
me and I will tell you the name of the Dada who wrote this joke.)<br />
<br />
In contrast, Baba guides us that Prout is the solution. Because
PROUT is the panacea of all kinds of ailments and sufferings which
society is facing these days. If our own Avadhutas, Acaryas,
Purodhas make jokes and mockery about Prout, and if they put our
Prout philosophy in the category of other outdated philosophies,
theories and politics of crude countries like communist China,
materialistic and other various countries, then it shows that the
mind of such preachers or writers is very low and astray from the
path. Such writings cannot help anybody. Rather they will create
negativity in the mind of innocent readers. Simple people will be
misled to believe that Prout is also one useless path. Simple people
will think that by adopting Prout teachings only a negative result
is going to happen. <br />
<br />
On the point of adherence to 16 Pts, one of the points is
non-compromising strictness and faith to ideology. So negative
jokes about ideology is anti-dharma. It gives an incredibly poor
impression and result. No proper Ananda Margii will appreciate this.
How can one make a mockery of the path which he has adopted -
especially a sannyasi. If Dada had no hope or faith in Prout, then
that is a different thing. Otherwise why did he write such a joke
comparing Prout with other exploitative and negative groups.<br />
<br />
Here I close with Baba's teachings.<br />
<br />
"This earth of ours is passing through a critical juncture. The
solution is of immediate necessity. It brooks no delay. That is why
our Prout is to be propagated throughout this universe, especially
on this planet of ours. You should chalk out programmes for its
materialisation and implementation within a short period." (Prout in
a Nutshell - 12, p.1)<br />
<br />
"Today or tomorrow the entire world will accept PROUT as the only
panacea for all of the world's mundane and supramundane ailments.
There is no alternative." (Prout in a Nutshell - 17, p.30)<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<i>The section below demarcated by asterisks
is an entirely different topic,</i><br />
<i>completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its
own as a point of interest.</i></div>
<br />
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<br />
<big><b>Psychic Disease: False Health Problem
</b></big></div>
<br />
Even though they do not have any physical problem, psychically
diseased
people mentally suffer and cry and complain about different imagined
physical ailments. Such types of psychic diseases are called mania.
Following is one example: <br />
<br />
Baba says, "There was another person I knew who was quite healthy
and
carried out his daily activities with ease, and yet he was under the
impression, for no particular reason, that there was some trouble in
his
stomach. Actually there was no disease; he was in good health. Yet
occasionally he used to come to me and complain that there was some
disorder in his stomach. This was his [psychic disease] of mania."
(Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 5,
p.347) <br />
<br />
Herein lies the solution:
<br />
<br />
Baba says, "One of the numerous benefits of sa'dhana' is that it
keeps the
mind free from psychic disease." (APH-5, p. 348)
<br />
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<big><b>Prabhat Samgiita #4490<br />
</b></big><br />
<big>"Aja'na' Pathik eseche..." - P.S. 4490
<br />
<br />
Purport:
<br />
<br />
The Parama Purusa Ajana Pathik has come. He has filled this mortal
world
with flowers, fruits & His divine love. For Him no one is
distant, no one is
alien, everyone is His own - close and intimate.
He has wiped away all the tears and removed the suffering.
<br />
<br />
Parama Pursua Baba has come riding the chariot of effulgence. He
is associated with
one and all through His ota and prota yoga [1]. He is pulling
everyone with His
divine attraction and with the blessing of His varabhaya mudra. <br />
<br />
Today, Baba
has come. The whole world is inundated with His love-- His
grace...<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>NOTES FOR PRABHAT SAMGIITA #4490:</b><br />
</big><br />
<big> Ota-Prota Yoga: In Subhasita Samgraha part 17 (Gwalior DMC in
1984), Baba has given the meaning of ota yoga and prota yoga in
English. Ota yoga is "individual tactuality" between Parama Purusa
and the unit entity; and, prota yoga is "collective tactuality"
between Parama Purusa and all the entities, simultaneously.<br />
<br />
The above definition is exclusively describing the intimate
relation between Parama Purusa and His jiivas through His ota
& prota yoga. This same devotional term has been explained in
a slightly different manner in the following discourse.<br />
<br />
"What is ota-yoga? He as the Cosmic Father has a direct
relationship with each and every entity of this world...All are
His affectionate children. This is His ota-yoga. Each and every
entity, animate or inanimate, has a direct link with Him. Just as
ota yoga means the Cosmic Father's relationship with each entity
individually, prota yoga means His relationship with all
collectively." (Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6) <b><br />
</b></big><b><br />
</b>
</div>
</div>
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<br />Baba
<br />
<br />This song offers a special type of devotional expression wherein the
bhakta is communicating with Parama Purusa in a dramatic fashion - i.e.
addressing Him in the third person yet lodging a loving complaint about
Parama Purusa. So the beauty here is that the devotee is talking with
Parama Purusa Baba, not with anyone else, yet addressing Him using
indirect language.
<br />
<br />"Tora' balo go tora' more balo, ja'r'ete keno na'hi phot'e kamal..." (PS
487)
<br />
<br />Purport:
<br />
<br />Please, tell me about this strange liila of Parama Purusa. He is doing
many things in a peculiar and bizarre way. The lotus flower is very
charming and full of fragrance, but with the arrival of winter season it
withers; that lotus does not bloom anymore. I am crying and crying in
His love and longing; He is such a heartless One. He does not care and
He does not like to come close to me. I do not know why He makes this
type of strange liila. Why is it that for Whom I have love and cry in
longing, and He does not care even a little about this.
<br />
<br />Please explain this strange liila of Parama Purusa. In the summer months
when there is a great need of water in the pond, at that time the pond
is empty - all the water is dried up. So when there is a serious need,
then there is no water; and, in the rainy season when there is not so
much of a need, then it is full of water. I am singing the songs and
chanting kiirtan; I go on calling Him with the hope that He will come.
But, remaining distant, He just smiles and does not like to come close.
Even then I know that He loves me. Why like this.
<br />
<br />Please tell me why this happens. The palash tree is covered by orange
flowers and becomes so beautiful. There are countless flowers on this
tree yet it is so strange that it never bears any fruit. For whom my
life is, for Whom I have come on this earth - I am doing all sorts of
things for Him and He is so close to me - even then He prefers to make
me cry in His love and longing by keeping Himself distant.
<br />
<br />O my Dearmost, please grace me by coming close...
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Brotherly yours,
<br />in Him,
<br />Mantreshvar
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</b><b>Baba</b><br />
<br />
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<big><big><b>== GRAND CELEBRATION OF DONKEY BIRTHDAY == </b><br />
</big></big></div>
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
This entire letter looks at the phenomenon of various avadhutas /
avadhutikas who are celebrating their worldly birthday. Such a birthday
celebration is called a donkey birthday party. We have to seriously
consider the appropriateness of this. Is this consistent with Ananda
Marga ideological teachings or not. A listing of those involved is noted
below. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>INITIATION MEANS REBIRTH</b></div>
<br />
Baba’s teaching that during initiation one gets re-birth. So in this
situation, we should all consider & rethink the notion of
celebrating one’s physical birth.<br />
<br />
“With an initiated person the first birth was the physical birth and the
second birth was the spiritual birth, during initiation. Such a person
is divya, born twice: First, you are simply born as an animal being. But
this second time, as a human being. So unless and until one is
initiated one is not, one cannot be, treated as a human being.” (1)<br />
<br />
Thus the physical birth does hold much value in the life of a spiritual
aspirant. When they get initiated onto the path of dharma sadhana, that
is their real birth – i.e. when the person gets initiated and takes
shelter at Rev. Baba’s feet. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>PART LIFE VS FULL LIFE</b></div>
<br />
Regarding birthdays, it also has to be mentioned that our present life
is nothing but a part life. It is not a full life. Our life began when
our consciousness first emanated from the Cosmic Hub. Since that time we
have undergone incarnation after incarnation.<br />
<br />
“After millions of animal lives, a created being attains the human form...” (2)<br />
<br />
“In Sanskrit, dvi means “two” and ja means “born”, so dvija means “twice
born”…the first birth was the physical birth, and the second birth was
the spiritual birth, during initiation.” (3)<br />
<br />
Thus, one should not think that when the spermatozoa fertilised the egg
and led to this particular birth, then that is one grand birthday event.<br />
<br />
Our life is spiritual oriented, not goaded toward the mundane.<br />
<br />
Thus, every sadhaka in the Marga should think twice about how far they
should celebrate their “birthday”. For workers, there is no question of
celebrating as they have given up everything of their unit existence for
Baba. At each and every juncture or stage of an avadhuta’s development
and training they are given a new name because each stage itself
represents a new birth– a new beginning, all the while leaving behind
their old life. In which case, where is the scope for an avadhuta to
celebrate his own worldly birthday.<br />
<br />
Indeed, all sadhakas in the Marga should take a moment and consider the
points in this letter and see if really they feel it appropriate and
beneficial to celebrate their own birthday.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>SOME NAIVE PEOPLE MAY RAISE THIS QUESTION</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Some naive persons may raise the question that when Baba has given the
birthday celebration chapter in Caryacarya, then what is wrong if our
avadhutas celebrate their birthday? The answer is quite clear. In
Caryacarya, Baba also explains what type of meat a person should eat if
they cannot resist eating meat. But that does not mean sincere sadhakas
and avadhutas should also eat meat or that we should appreciate meat
eating. <br />
<br />
Remember, Caryacayra is our smrti shastra – our social code – which is
not eternal. It depends upon time, space, and person. All kinds of
people are coming into Ananda Marga. For some, Baba has given such rules
for periods of transition onto the path of dharma. <br />
<br />
Everyone knows that in Ananda Marga there are three types of sadhakas:
pashvacariis, viiracariis, and divyacariis. Pashvacariis are
half-margiis; viiracariis are mediocre sadhakas, and those who are very
strict and do not compromise on points of dharma are divyacariis. There
will always be a mixture of all three grades of sadhakas. Always, new
people are coming into human life and they will enter onto the path of
pashvacara. After many lives and with God’s grace they will one day
become viiracariis. <br />
<br />
This point of eating meat in Caryacarya is for pashvaraiis. They
compromise on various aspects of 16 points, but they are also margiis.
They live amongst us – we all know this and recognize who is who. A
person may not openly declare, “I am a pashvcarii; I am a half-margii”,
but everyone knows. <br />
<br />
When such pashvacariis become strong, established margiis, their manner
will be different. Then they will not do such things like eating meat
and celebrating their birthday. <br />
<br />
Just as meat-eating is a hindrance to those on that path of sadhana.
Similarly, indulging in self-glorification – such as celebrating one’s
birthday – is not conducive to one’s spiritual growth and development.
Rather it is antithetical. Our spiritual philosophy condemns all forms
of self-glorification. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>SPIRIT OF AVADHUTA</b></div>
<br />
The spirit of being Avadhuta is to dedicate everything to Marga Gurudev.
By getting Avadhuta diiksa and by getting their new avadhuta name, they
they no longer have anything of their own. In that blessed state,
everything belongs to Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. And Shrii Shrii
Anandamurtiji is their mother father, & everything. That is the oath
they have taken.<br />
<br />
They surrender their all – their entire I-feeling – at His lotus feet.
Their name has changed; their address has changed; their identity has
changed. They have no past connection with their worldly life, nor their
worldly birth. Avadhutas give everything to Parama Purusa – they have
nothing left to call their own.<br />
<br />
That is why in the conduct rules of Avadhuta, there is no such thing as
the observance of one’s own birthday or any form of celebration or
glorification of one’s own unit existence. Rather the avadhuta’s goal of
life and the be-all end-all of their existence is to glorify Baba’s
image. They are to be established solely in Marga’s Guru’s glory.<br />
<br />
“Avadhuta shall always keep himself engaged in the service of Gurudeva
with sincerity and devotion, in thought, words and deed, in subtle and
in crude spheres, in inner and outer expressions of life.” (4) <br />
<br />
In that case, there is not an iota of scope to celebrate one’s own unit
birthday. Our wholetimers are to think about Him and focus on the Goal.<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<i>Tadekam’ smara’mah…Tadekam’ nidha’nam’</i><br />
</div>
<br />
“That Cosmic Entity alone should be created in your mind and no other
object…He is the terminating point. He is the Supreme Desideratum.” (5) <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>BABA'S MANDATE:</b><br />
<br />
<b>NO BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR WT</b><br />
</div>
<br />
It is very well known that no Wt or avadhuta should be involved in celebrating their own birthday. That is Baba's strict rule.<br />
<br />
Many may recall how in the early 1970's when Ac. Nirmohananda Avt
celebrated his own birthday in Daltonganj, then Baba reprimanded him.
With His great love, Baba wanted to (a) see Nirmohanandji become a
sterling example and (b) set the record straight regarding proper WT
conduct. So Baba sent a strong message by rebuking Nirmohananda in front
of everyone. Seeing this, all workers immediately understood that they
have not come on this earth to party and celebrate their own unit
birthday. That is not what Baba wants.<br />
<br />
Since then nobody asked permission from Baba to arrange the birthday
celebration of any avadhuta. Nor did any acarya dare do so. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>WARNING:</b><br />
<br />
<b>BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION = DEGENERATION</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Indeed, celebrating one's own birthday leads to the degeneration of
mind. Because by thinking of oneself the mind gets smaller and smaller.<br />
<br />
And when thinking of oneself in a glorified way by allowing an entire
gathering of people to hold a party in your honour and sing happy
birthday to you by distorting Baba's compositions of Prabhat Samgiita -
which is what some of our acaryas are doing (more about this below) -
then this goes against all codes of Wt conduct, etiquette, and
devotional life.<br />
<br />
Indeed this runs contrary being an Ananda Margii and disciple of the
Sadguru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji. Such a scene will certainly lead to
one's degeneration.<br />
<br />
"Vanity harms the mind in three ways...The second [way] is gaorava,
self-aggrandizement or boasting – projecting oneself as a great
personality.... Is this really something great of which human beings can
feel proud? And what is the result of this self-glorification? Raorava
means the seventh hell." (6)<br />
<br />
Thus when some of our Wts are having the entire room sing happy birthday
to them - by manipulating Baba's Prabhat Samgiita which is meant for
the arrival of Parama Purusa - and when those acaryas themselves are the
guest of honour, and when everyone is there to celebrate them, then the
entire event is just about their own petty I-feeling.<br />
<br />
In that case, their degeneration is sure. As Baba warns, their destiny is the depths of hell.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>THEY ARE USING BABA'S BIRTHDAY SONG FOR THEMSELVES</b></div>
<br />
Now let's critically examine how some of our Wt's are manipulating and
entwining Baba's divine songs of Prabhat Samgiita into for the
celebration of their own unit birthday. <br />
<br />
First, our workers are not supposed to be celebrating their own
birthday. This goes against the sanctity of their oaths and against the
ideal of their life. They have come onto this earth for something else:
To serve Parama Purusa and His creation. <br />
<br />
Second, such Wt's are organising birthday parties for themselves and one
another and then singing Baba's special Prabhat Samgiita #135,
Janmadine..., in the honour of that worker. When in fact that song is
meant to be sung to Taraka Brahma Baba and Baba only during our grand
Ananda Purnima celebrations.<br />
<br />
Yet, over the years, on multiples occasions, certain WTs have directed
Baba's beloved Prabhat Samgiita toward themselves, as if they are the
focal point of this divine song and as if their worldly birthday is so
important.<br />
<br />
As we know, that entire Prabhat Samgiit #135, Janmadine..., is all about
celebrating the grand arrival of Parama Purusa, yet some of our workers
have begun using this divine song for themselves. They stand there and
smile as a whole crowd of people sing that divine Prabhat Samgiita in
their honour.<br />
<br />
Certainly, there are many, many disciplined workers who would never
stoop to such degrading activities, so we are not talking about all Wts.
The tragedy is that some disgraced workers are involved in this
birthday scandal - and this reflects poorly on all. A few of their names
are mentioned below.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>MORE ABOUT PRABHAT SAMGIITA #135</b><br />
</div>
<br />
As true Ananda Margiis will recognise, in Prabhat Samgiita #135,
Janmadine ei shubha ks'an'e, the entire song is directed towards Parama
Purusa. It is His holy arrival that is being celebrated, not one Dada's
worldly birthday.<br />
<br />
In the song, due to the grand arrival of Taraka Brahma, devotees are
losing themselves in bliss - that is what is meant by the line,
"Khusiite vibhora a'panha'ra'.<br />
<br />
Plus, the devotees are expressing the love and joy of their heart for
Parama Purusa and no one else. That is what is meant by the line,
"Udvela hiya' toma'rei la'giya'".<br />
<br />
Each and every syllable, line, and stanza of the song is about the
grandeur of Parama Purusa and how He makes everyone's heart dance in
bliss, and how His arrival creates a new spiritual vibration that
transforms the whole world, and how He has come to remain close to the
bhakta.<br />
<br />
Thus Prabhat Samgiita #135 is a very personal and devotional song that
reflects a bhakta's joy in having Parama Purusa in the mind and heart
and how His arrival is completely blissful.<br />
<br />
To sing this song in honour of one Dada's worldly birthday goes against
all ethics of devotional life. According to our standard of Ananda
Marga, such an act is not only misguided but the height of hypocrisy.<br />
<br />
It is absolutely shocking that they could even think to use Baba's
divine Prabhat Samgiita in honour of their own mundane birthday - as if
they are the Saviour of this universe. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>PP's and GS's BIRTHDAY NOT CELEBRATED</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Who can say they have heard about PP Dada's birthday or GS Dada's
birthday. The answer is no one. Because it is not done. Yet If this
birthday celebration would have been accepted & approved then
certainly first PP Dada's birthday would have been celebrated every
year. And then step by step GS Dada's birthday followed by , Purodha
Board members and Central Dadas etc. Like this all high posted worker
would be doing. But if you examine the history of AM never has such
things been done. Because it is understood that this is not approved by
Baba. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
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<b>THEY WERE ALSO "AVADHUTA"</b></div>
<br />
How far it is appropriate & befitting for Avadhutas to celebrate
their own birthday. About this, everyone can surely arrive at the
answer. Who can forget that at one time Vishokananda and Madhavananda
also carried the title of Avadhuta.<br />
<br />
Thus for those who do not follow the codes and standards of being
avadhuta - their title of avadhuta is meaningless. Because Baba's
guideline is that being Avadhuta in name only is not enough - one must
follow the conduct and spirit.<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<br />
<b>BABA'S WARNINGS</b></div>
<br />
Taking everything into consideration here following are some of Baba's important guidelines about acarya and avadhuta life.<br />
<br />
"A'ca'ran'a't pa'thayati yah sah a'ca'ryah-- 'One who teaches through
one's conduct is an acarya'. If you cannot learn anything from the
conduct and behaviour of a certain person, why should you accept that
person as an a'ca'rya." (7)<br />
<br />
"Bear in mind that people may be harmed or misled by even a small
weakness or defect in the conduct of an acarya...an acarya should always
instruct by his exemplary actions and words." (8) <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>JUST DONKEY’S BIRTHDAY</b><br />
</div>
<br />
In Ananda Marga, if anything is done for superficial show or in an
insincere manner then that is not at all acceptable. For instance, if
someone serves you food only to show how great they are then Baba terms
that food as: Donkey Food.<br />
<br />
“If food is not offered with that heart-felt feeling then that food is
donkey food, gardabha’nna. So one must not eat that food.” (9)<br />
<br />
Similarly sadhana done with the primary motive of showing one’s
greatness instead of pleasing Parama Purusa is donkey sadhana. And if
kiirtan is sung with the primary motive as a display of one’s musical
talent and instead of to spread the glory of the Lord, then that is
donkey kiirtan.<br />
<br />
Likewise, when any Wt or avadhuta celebrated their own birthday in their
honour instead of spreading the glory of Parama Puruas, then their
celebration is a donkey birthday.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<b>SOME FAKE AVADHUTAS INVOLVED IN BIRTHDAY ANTICS</b><br />
</div>
<br />
About any such cases where Wts go against their own code of conduct - by
celebrating their worldly birthday etc - Baba has given the following
teaching:<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<i>"Mana na' ra'inga'ile ra'inga'ile yogii kapar'a.</i><br />
<br />
Saffron and red do not a yogiis make<br />
With mind undyed he remains a fake." <br />
</div>
<br />
"Dye your mind with His colour. Those who have not done so cannot attain
Him, for this very coloration is Prema or Divine Love... No external
sign of Sa'dhuta' or virtue is necessary. Become sa'dhu within. Behind
the external show of virtuousness of many so-called sa'dhus exists a
pharisaic state of mind. Preserve the true dignity of the word, Sa'dhu."
<i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i>
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<i>“Mu’r'ha mura’ye jata’ bar’a'ye...</i><br />
<br />
With shaven head or matted locks<br />
And ashen body a Sadhu walks<br />
With the swaggering gait of a well-fed buffalo.<br />
And crude mind filled with thoughts mean and low."<br />
</div>
<br />
"That is why I say that you must bring about a revolutionary change in
the flow of your judgment and thought, and see how, after overcoming
your fascination with external colour, your mind becomes tinged with the
His glorious colour." (10) <br />
<br />
<br />
(A) Some time back in Jharsguda (Orissa, India), there was a big
birthday party event held in honour of of so-called Dada
Priyakrsnananda.<br />
<br />
For those not aware, Dada Priyakrsnananda has years and years of
experience in AM and even in his early years in the Marga he was a
Central Worker who lived close to Baba. But unfortunately, those years
he was like a rock in a river. Just as the water never touches the
inside of the rock despite the rock being immersed in the river,
similarly Priyakrsnananda Dada was very close to Baba physically for
many years, but internally he was not drenched. Or what can say. <br />
<br />
Perhaps most surprising is that there were many, many so-called senior
workers on hand for this birthday gala event and in one big round, they
all sang Prabhat Samgiita #135, "Janma dine...", in order to celebrate
Priyakrsnananda's birthday.<br />
<br />
This type of dogmatic occasion is 100% against the ethics of our Ananda Marga and it sets a very negative example.<br />
<br />
<br />
(B) Not surprisingly then, more recently in SUVA sector, the very
so-called senior Dada Paramatmananda and so-called Didi Ananda Shamiita
organised two birthday parties. And once again, they both insisted that
PS #135, "Janma dine...", be sung. Thus with printed song sheets etc
that Dada and Didi made sure that the birthday event was celebrated with
Prabhat Samgiita.<br />
<br />
Our so-called senior most workers do not understand the basic principles
about Ananda Marga and Prabhat Samgiita. They have forgotten Guru's
teachings and guidelines.<br />
<br />
(C) Some years ago at New York sector's Boston Regional retreat, Ac.
Rainjitananda Avt celebrated his own birthday with full gusto and glory.
In grand fashion, everyone present at the retreat sang a hearty round
of the traditional American "Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to
You" song in so-called Dadaji's honor. And during the singing one
sumptuous cake was brought out and served to so-called Dadaji. And like
that the whole affair took on the flavor of one mundane Americana
birthday party whereby non-margiis make a wish for mundane objects as
they blow out the candles on the birthday cake and receive presents from
one and all etc. So like that Rainjitanandji's celebratory occasion and
birthday party was carried out whereby Dada accepted the card and cake
and all arrangements in his own honour. Because at that moment so-called
Dadaji's birthday was the showcase event going on at the retreat. <br />
<br />
(D) Didi Ananda Kalyanshrii has also been involved in grand birthday
celebrations. This Didi who used to be DSL Delhi and then became SWWS
Delhi had big birthday celebrations where all her children's home kids
would sing for her. Actually this Didi has a long history of
self-glorification as she is involved in movie-making and videography
and is not shy about putting herself on film etc. Now she is posted as
SWWS Hong Kong Sector. All recall how Didi celebrated her birthday with
much pomp and show. <br />
<br />
(E) Here is a list of more Wt Dadas and Wt Didis who use Prabhat
Samgiita to celebrate themeselves on their worldly birthday - plus they
accept and receive presents as well. Please forward this letter to them
so they are aware about this matter<br />
<br />
Didi Ananda Vibha<br />
Didi Ananda Anuprabha<br />
Didi Ananda Advaya<br />
Didi Ananda Usa<br />
Didi Ananda Hitesana<br />
Didi Ananda Danavrata<br />
Didi Ananda Avisha<br />
Didi Ananda Arundhati<br />
Didi Ananda Sudha<br />
<br />
Dada Priyakrsnananda<br />
Dada Rathindrananda<br />
Dada Nirmohananda<br />
<br />
And there are more... <br />
<br />
First please forward this letter to the aforementioned Wts. Second,
write us if you have seen other Wt Dadas or Didis doing like this type
of donkey birthday. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>CONCLUSION</b><br />
</div>
<br />
The sole reason for writing this letter and addressing this issue is to
help those Wts rectify their conduct and improve the overall standard of
our Wt cadre. If this problem is not solved, then some of the newer Wts
many also adopt this birthday ritual and prolong the dogma. Yet we
should not let this problem mount. We must also bear in mind that many
Wts - new and old - do not support these Wt birthday celebrations yet
they are not in position to rectify the matter. Whatever the
circumstance, as Ananda Margiis it is our duty to bring this issue to
the fore so it can be properly addressed and resolved. <br />
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
at His lotus feet, <br />
Nityanirainjan Deva<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>REFERENCES:</b><br />
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, Twice Born<br />
2. Ananda Va'nii #33<br />
3. Ananda Vacnamrtam - 30<br />
4. Rule no. 28 of 32 Rules for Avadhutas<br />
5. Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 2<br />
6. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 11, Taking the Opposite Stance in Battle<br />
7. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23 p.150<br />
8. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31 p.18<br />
9. Summary of Shabda Cayanika - 20, p.163-64 [Bangla]<br />
10. Subhasita Samgraha part 3<br />
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<b> </b><br />
<b> </b>
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<big><big><b>PRABHAT SAMGIITA PURPORT:<br />
<br />
LOVING COMMUNICATION OF BHAKTA AND PARAMA PURUSA</b><br />
<br />
<b>~ PS #1157 ~</b><br />
</big></big><br />
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Namaskar, <br />
</div>
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The following review of Prabhat Samgiita #1157
is comprised of three distinct sections:<br />
</div>
<br />
<div align="center">
(A) Transliteration<br />
<br />
(B) Line Meaning<br />
<br />
(C) End Notes<br />
<br />
</div>
Please be sure to read each section carefully as they build upon
each other. Kindly send your suggestions, comments and thoughts. <br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
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<b>TRANSLITERATION OF PS #1157</b><br />
</div>
<br />
<div align="center">
Ke go ele sudha'-jhara'<br />
Sakal a'ndha'r sariye diye karale a'lo basundhara'<br />
<br />
Toma'r saunge mora paricaya kato yugera ke ja'ne ta'y<br />
Notuna a'lora jhilike a'ja baha'le jharn'adha'ra'<br />
<br />
Eso pra'n'e eso mane mohan rupe saungopane<br />
A'sh met'a'te man bhara'te madhura tumi madhubhara'<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>LINE MEANING OF PS #1157</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Who are You who has come showering nectar, O' Sudha' Jhara' <b>[1]</b>.
Removing all the darkness, You have made this earth effulgent. <br />
<br />
O' Oarama Purusa, by Your grace, I came to know You <b>[2]</b>
ages and ages ago - who knows when <b>[3]</b>. In that closeness,
with flashes <b>[4] </b>of a new light, today, You released the
flow of endless<span style="color: black;"> fountain</span> streams.<b>
[5] </b><br />
<br />
O Divine Entity, come into my life, come into my mind - secretly,
in Your attractive, charming form. O' Madhura <b>[6]</b>, You are
the embodiment of sweetness. Please satisfy my hope and satiate my
heart.<br />
<br />
Baba, I surrender at Your lotus feet...<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>END NOTES FOR PS #1157</b><br />
</div>
<br />
<b>[1]</b> <b>Sudha' Jhara</b>': This is one of the names of
Parama Purusa which describes one of His infinite attributions:
The Entity that showers nectar. <br />
<br />
<b>[2]</b> <b>I came to know You:</b> Some confused persons have
translated this line as "our relation began long ago" as if the
sadhaka and Parama Purusa met each other at the same time. But it
is not like that: Parama Purusa is omniscient and knows everything
across time and space; so it is just the sadhaka who came to know
Him at that time. Already, Parama Purusa knew the sadhaka. But
those who are unaware translate this line as: "Through countless
ages, our acquaintance has evolved." So this is incorrect. Parama
Purusa's feeling or understanding of a particular relation does
not evolve - His stance is permanent. Only the sadhaka's feelings
toward Him change as one enters onto and advances along the path
of spirituality. <br />
<br />
<b>[3] Second Stanza, First Line:</b> Here the exact date, hour,
minute, and second of the introduction is not known to the
sadhaka. Only the he knows that it was a long time ago that he
first came in contact with that Divine Entity. Yet all along the
Divine Entity was aware about him. <br />
<br />
<b>[4]</b> <b>Flashes (jhilike):</b> To progress along the path
of spirituality, the grace of Parama Purusa is needed, but not
need a full load or large amount if grace, just a a wee-bit of
grace is enough. If He graces fully then human beings will become
over-loaded, i.e. flooded. It is just like if your crops are very
dry and needs water, then just a small amount is enough; if those
crops become flooded in 2ft or 10ft of water, they will not be
able to survive. Similarly, in human life, just a wee-bit of grace
is sufficient. Human beings cannot tolerate more. <br />
<br />
<b>[5] Second Stanza, Second line:</b> This line depicts how the
sadhaka's relation with Parama Purusa has deepened to a new degree
of closeness and intimacy. Earlier the relation was normal and
today it became extremely powerful and devotional. Parama Purusa
showered enormous spiritual waves (jharn'adha'ra') of intimacy and
strong devotional yearning. <br />
<br />
<b>[6] O' Madhura':</b> Here the bhakta is addressing Parama
Purusa as: O' most loving One. Parama Purusa has infinite
attributions and this name for Him depicts His quality of
overflowing with sweetness and love. <br />
<br />
To understand more deeply about the meanings of madhura and
madhura', one should be familiar with madhura bhva, i.e. that
intimate relation between devotee and the Lord. This is an
extremely close and intimate loving relation, just like the great
bhaktas Miira and Radha had with Lord Krsna. All this Baba has
explained beautifully in His book, Namami Krsnasundaram. This type
of very intimate relation is called madhura bhava. The Entity who
is most loving is addressed as Madhura and is also madhu bhara,
i.e. filled with sweetness and charm. That is why He is most
loving. <br />
<br />
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
Varabhaya Deva<br />
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<big><b>Baba</b></big><br />
<br />
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<b><big><big>HARMFUL BABA STORY ABOUT <br />
<br />
DOG PRACTICING HIGHER PRANAYAMA<br />
</big></big></b></div>
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
One Baba story book - published in Hindi - contains many good stories,
yet, unfortunately, also contains some very serious flaws. Here we are
going to address one of those critical flaws wherein the writer
attributes a false statement to Baba. <br />
<br />
Specifically, the writer claims that Baba told the following:<br />
<br />
"Animals of the dog group perform shu'nya khumbak [pranayama] while
sleeping." (Note: Shu'nya kumbhaka means keeping the air expelled after
exhalation, and not breathing in again.)<br />
<br />
More about the "veracity" of this statement is explained below.<br />
<br />
First it should be understood that by directly addressing such flaws,
the book can be corrected and made better; and, most importantly,
Sadguru Baba will be presented in the proper light. Then the publication
will be cured of its ills. <br />
<br />
As Ananda Margiis, we must examine the veracity of this claim. Because
as we know, if an incorrect philosophical tenet is put forth in story
form, then the whole society can be led astray. This happened in the
past with Mahasmbhuti, i.e. Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna. Such events must
not be repeated. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>STEPS OF PRANAYAMA</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Most senior sadhakas know that a type of pranayama has elements known in
Sanskrit as puraka (inhalation), kumbhaka (retention of breath), and
recaka (exhalation). Here I am referring to a type pranayama this is
potentially very dangerous whereby if not done correctly, one may even
die. This is not the pranayama done as the 4th lesson of Ananda Marga
sadhana, but rather a different pranayama. <br />
<br />
Then there is another aspect of pranayama known as shu'nya kumbhaka,
i.e. the act of keeping all the air expelled for a period of time before
taking the next inhalation. That is the topic of this letter.<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<br />
<b>BEWARE - VERY HARMFUL IF DONE WRONGLY</b></div>
<br />
So everyone should know that practicing any type of kumbhaka pranayama
without getting the proper guidance from an acarya is very harmful. Baba
has delivered a stern warning about this. Because if this practice is
done incorrectly then one may puncture their lung and be forced to get
emergency medical treatment in the hospital; and, various other physical
and psychic problems can arise if this type of pranayama is wrongly
done - even death itself. The body and mind can become so adversely
affected that the person actually dies. That is why Baba has advised us
not to practice any type of kumbhaka pranayama without proper
instruction. <br />
<br />
You can ask your acarya more about shu'nya kumbhaka; certainly they will warn you about how harmful it is if not done properly. <br />
<br />
In contrast, our 4th lesson pranayama is comparatively safe. Though
certainly one should practice 4th lesson after taking proper precaution
and carefully following the guidelines as told in Caryacarya. Just to
reiterate, in our 4th lesson pranayama meditation, there is no aspect of
shu'nya kumbhaka or any type of kumbhaka. There is only puraka
(inhalation) and recaka (exhalation).<br />
<br />
What we need to know here is that shu'nya kumbhaka pranayama means
keeping the air out for an extended period, and that the writer claims
Baba said dogs do like this when they sleep. As if animals in the dog
family just sleep in a state of shu'nya kumbhaka, i.e. they exhale, and
keep the air out entirely while they sleep and do not inhale again until
after they awaken. This is an outlandish idea. How can a dog do like
this. Baba would never tell such a thing. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>WHAT ONE FAMILY ACARYA WROTE</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Yet on page 131 of his book, "Baba Antarya'mii" (Hindi), one family
acarya - Shrii Diip Narayanji - has laid claim that during senior acarya
classes Baba stated that dogs do shu'nya khumbak when they are
sleeping. <br />
<br />
Here is his exact line from acaryaji's Hindi publication:<br />
<br />
"Dog group sote samay shu'nya kumbhaka karte hain."<br />
<br />
The English translation is:<br />
<br />
"Animals of dog group perform shu'nya khumbak [pranayama] while sleeping." <br />
<br />
This is the statement acaryaji has attributed to Baba. But how can a dog
sleep and do shunya khumbak and not take any air while it sleeps. This
is a most erroneous and outlandish claim. Obviously Baba never made such
a statement. Clearly, the writer is confused. <br />
<br />
Moreover, dogs are unable to practice any form of meditation, let alone
shu'nya khumbak pranayama. So this is just a false and bogus claim. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>THE BOOK MUST BE FIXED</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Now it is the duty of Shrii Diip Narayanji's son, Randhir ji, to correct
this mistake. This is a grave error as it is done in Guru'a name. It
should not be in print that animals from the dog family practice shu'nya
kumbhaka pranayama. This is a complete misnomer. <br />
<br />
Many other aspects of the book are ok, yet there are a number of critical issues. <br />
<br />
In particular, when Shrii Diip Narayanji tries to explain Ananda Marga
philosophy or wrongly cites Baba, then he goes far from the path. And
verily that defeats the whole purpose in writing. The book is meant to
serve as a clarification of Ananda Marga ideals, but, at times, the
author is steering things in the other direction. His explanations
misguide the reader. That is the problem. <br />
<br />
We should contact Randhir ji and inform him of the situation. An errata
page is needed that corrects the various errors in Ac Diip Narayanji's
book. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>ENSURE, EVERY WORD AND EXPRESSION IS </b><br />
<br />
<b>CONSISTENT WITH ANANDA MARGA IDEOLOGY</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Since 1990, various Baba story books have been written and many have
serious flaws - i.e. poor devotional expression and wrong explanation of
Ananda Marga ideology. That does not mean that such books should not be
written. Only it means that greater care must be taken before
publishing a Baba story book. <br />
<br />
It is very important to share draft editions with various senior
sadhakas etc to ensure that every word and expression within the book is
consistent with Ananda Marga ideology. By having numerous proofreaders
ahead of time, it is sure that the final publication will be of a higher
standard. <br />
<br />
Unfortunately, the way things are going these days, many such
publications are wrought with inaccuracies, including the book by Shrii
Diip Narayan ji, Baba Antarya'mii. <br />
<br />
Following are some of Baba's divine teaching about pranayama including shu'nya kumbhaka pranayama.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>PRANAYAMA AS DESCRIBED IN CARAYACARYA</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Here below Baba is describing the pranayama which is the 4th lesson of
Ananda Marga sadhana. By reading the following it is evident that there
is no component of kumbhaka in this practice. So none should confuse
this with that potentially very harmful pranayama that is discussed
throughout this letter. <br />
<br />
"Closing the eyes, sit in either siddhásana, padmásana or bhojanásana.
Do bhútashuddhi. After doing ásana shuddhi, concentrate your mind on the
point that the ácárya will fix. Then, after doing cittashuddhi, ideate
on the first syllable of your Iśt́a mantra, press and close the right
nostril with the thumb of the right hand, and draw in a deep breath
through the left nostril. During inhalation, ideate that infinite vital
energy is entering the point from the infinite Brahma who is existing
all around. After taking a full breath close the left nostril with the
middle, ring and little fingers, and, taking the thumb away from the
right nostril, slowly let out the air (Ideate that the infinite vital
energy is returning from the point to that Infinite Brahma). During
exhalation ideate on the remaining syllable of your Iśt́a mantra. When
the breath has been fully expelled from the right nostril, inhale as
fully as possible again through the right nostril. Afterwards, closing
the right nostril with the thumb and removing the fingers, exhale the
air through the left nostril. This completes one round." (Caryacarya -
III, Pranayama)<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR STRENGTH & BECOME STRONG</b><br />
</div>
<br />
"Moreover, the process of breathing, depending upon whether the
breath is flowing through the right nostril or the left nostril or both
nostrils, influences people in various ways. It was Shiva who determined
what kind of activity should be performed, depending on which nostril
the breath was flowing through, and depending on whether the id́á or
piuṋgalá or suśumná channel was active. He set down specific rules and
regulations as to when one should undertake physical, psychic or
spiritual activities. He further instructed when and in what
circumstances one should do ásanas, práńáyáma, dhárańá, dhyána, etc.
This science, which Shiva invented and developed, was known as svara
shástra or svarodaya [science of breath control]. Prior to Him, the
world was not aware of this science. Shiva also gave clear instructions
how this science could be applied by people in the practical field of
action. In fact, this svara shástra did help the people later to solve
many problems in their mundane as well as spiritual lives. When doing a
heavy job while breathing normally, a person might have serious
difficulties – perhaps one’s limbs might be broken – but in a state of
baddha kumbhaka, or púrńa kumbhaka [with the lungs full], one can easily
do the same work. While doing some over-strenuous activity in a state
of shúnya kumbhaka [with the lungs empty] one might even die."<br />
"Suppose you are climbing to a high place or lifting a very heavy
load. If you do not follow the system of breathing while lifting the
load, your hands may become painful or your bones dislocated. If you do
the same work in a state of shúnya kumbhaka, you will have great
difficulty – you may even collapse. If, on the contrary, you perform any
strenuous activity in púrńa kumbhaka, taking a deep breath, you can
easily do it. All this comes within the scope of that svaravijiṋána. You
might have read in the Rámáyańa that Hanuman, by taking a deep breath,
made his body swell and lifted a whole mountain. Although it is a
mythological story, it refers to the science of svaravijinána."
(Namaha Shivay Shantaya, Shiva – the Focal Point of Everything (Discourse 3)) <br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>DANGEROUS TO PRACTICE</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Here is one of the many places where Baba Himself advises that
non-sadhakas should not practice pranayama as without the proper
training they may harm themselves. <br />
<br />
"Práńáyáma is meant for sádhakas – it is better for non-sádhakas not to
take the risk of injuring themselves by doing práńáyáma." (Caryacarya,
part 3)<br />
<br />
But for sadhakas, 4th lesson pranayama is very important<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>PAUSE IS NOTHING BUT A STATE OF DEATH</b><br />
</div>
<br />
"In the case of respiration also, after human beings inhale, they do not
immediately exhale. They retain the breath inside for a while, and then
they exhale. Similarly, after exhaling, they do not immediately inhale.
They stop for a little while, and then only do they inhale. So in both
cases there is a pause for a short while. The first pause, after
inhalation, is called púrńa kumbhaka, and the second pause, after
exhalation, is called shúnya kumbhaka." (Subhasita Samgraha - 21, Dhruva
and Adhruva)<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GIVEN BY BABA</b><br />
</div>
<br />
"Question: What is the meaning of recaka?"<br />
<br />
"Answer: Recaka means “emptying”. When one exhales completely and keeps
the breath out during the process of breathing, it is called recaka."
(Yoga Psychology, Q & A #14)<br />
<br />
"Question: What are the differences among recaka, púraka, and kumbhaka?"<br />
<br />
"Answer: At the time of práńáyáma, when one exhales the breath
completely, it is called recaka; when one inhales completely, it is
called púraka; and when one retains air inside the body, it is called
kumbhaka." (Yoga Psychology, Q & A #15)<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>REMARKS</b><br />
</div>
<br />
If any aspect of this letter is unclear or you have any questions, then please write me. <br />
<br />
Also, it should be known that there are a number of other problems with
this book; please come forward with other fallacies and inconsistencies
that you have found in this book. In brief, to improve this publication
the need of the day is to point out any and all places where the book
does not match Ananda Marga ideology.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>WHAT IS NEEDED TO WRITE A PROPER BABA STORY </b><br />
</div>
<br />
<span style="color: #993300;"><i>It is important for us to consider what is
needed to write a proper Baba story. First and foremost one must ensure
that the Baba story is itself true. After carefully making this
assessment, these following criteria are needed: (a) deep devotion for
Baba, (b) pointed understanding of Ananda Marga philosophy, and (c)
literary skill.</i><i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i><i>Devotion allows a person to write with proper flow and prana.
Ideology brings right direction and philosophical consistency. Literary
skill brings artistic value and beauty.</i><i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i><i>Of these three characteristics, if one has only devotion and
lacks philosophical understanding and lacks writing skills, then
sometimes their story will not have philosophical support. And in some
cases the stoy may even be dogmatic. And, certainly without literary
skill, the story will be rough and jagged and will lack proper
expression.</i><i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i><i>If one has only philosophical understanding and lacks devotion
and is shy on writing skills, then their Baba story will be dry and
poorly expressed.</i><i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i><i>And if one only has literary prowess, yet lacks both devotion
and philosophical understanding, then that story will like applying
cosmetic make-up to a dead person - there will not be any charm. It will
be useless and dogmatic. If a person is alive and healthy, then that
make-up will have some value, i.e. if one has devotion then that
literary skill give devotional flow to the story, but if one does not
have devotion then that literary skill is meaningless. What they write
will be low-minded and dogmatic. So first one must have devotion and
philosophical understanding, then literary talent can add beauty -
otherwise not. Writing a story only with one's literary skill - without
proper devotion and devoid of ideological value - is of no use
whatsoever.</i><i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i><i>So if there is proper devotional feeling and ideological
understanding, then one's literary skill will help make that story
shine. While if one uses all their literary talent on a story that lacks
devotional feeling and philosophical understanding, then that story
will be a mess - i.e. useless and poisonous.</i><i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i><i>Unfortunately, nowadays there are some who fall in this last
category. They have the writing skills, yet utterly lack proper
devotional feeling and ideological understanding. In that case, the
devotional component of the story is ruined or left out entirely, or one
will write something contrary to the ideological fundamentals of Ananda
Marga.</i><i><br />
</i><i><br />
</i><i>Best is to cultivate or have all the qualities: (a) requisite
devotion, (b) understanding of Ananda Marga philosophy and (c) literary
skill. Then one can write a beautiful and loving account that will
inspire so many readers across the ages. And again, the first and
foremost point is to ensure that the original material - i.e. the Baba
story itself - is true and accurate.</i></span><br />
<br />
Namaskar, <br />
In Him, <br />
Madhava Deva<br />
<br />
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Baba</b></big><br />
<br />
<b>This entire email is composed of 2 parts:</b><br />
(1) Posting: Re: Baba's Guideline: Celebration of Ananda Purnima #4;<br />
(2) Trailer Quote: Selfishness Is The Main "Quality";<br />
<br />
Each section is demarcated by asterisks (***).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b><big><big>== RE: BABA'S GUIDELINE:
CELEBRATION OF ANANDA PURNIMA ==<br />
<br />
~ Part 4 ~<br />
</big></big></b></div>
<br />
Note: This series of letters, “Baba's Guideline: Celebration of
Ananda Purnima”, has four parts. Each part offers complementary ways
and descriptions for celebrating Ananda Purnima. Together, these
letters paint a picture for how to commemorate this grand festival
according to Baba's divine guideline. Links to the first three parts
are appended below. – AM Universal Moderators<br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
Baba’s holy advent is such a tremendous event that there is no
aspect of life that has not been purified and made pristine by His
holy arrival. Each and every aspect of creation is ensconced in
bliss by His august presence.<br />
<br />
In that wholesome spirit, our Ananda Purnima celebrations should be
of an equal breadth, size, and stature. Every sphere of life should
be touched by our Ananda Purnima ceremonies and festivities.<br />
<br />
Here below are further guidelines based on Baba's divine teachings
and guidelines for how we can best maximize the celebration of the
auspicious occasion of Ananda Purnima. This year Ananda Purnima is
Saturday, 25 May.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>THE MAKING OF AN EXHIBITION</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Around the globe, and in our larger units especially, various
exhibitions can be created that encapsulate a wide sampling of
Baba’s teachings and programs. In this way, the theoretical side of
Ananda Marga ideology and its practical expression can be
highlighted. Toward this end, there could be a good news
presentation of the wide array of Ananda Marga service projects and
socially uplifting programs; plus via story, song, dance, and drama
there should be joyous performances that highlight the history and
development of Ananda Marga.<br />
<br />
In addition, there could be the special showing of Baba’s video and
other renewing activities like a tree planting, musical performance,
and other cultural activities.<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>ORGANISING AN ANANDA MELA</b></div>
<br />
A grand Ananda Mela can also be formed in selected places whereby
local sentient shops are invited and where cultural programs, sports
and festivities, art, music, a children’s theatre and poetry
competitions are displayed. Such a gathering could include
non-margiis and margiis alike. That will build community relations
and involve everyone. It would bring people together in a sweet way
and the environment could be nicely maintained by having all the
events monitored by margiis. Yet, at the same time, allow
non-margiis to participate fully and be active up to certain levels.<br />
<br />
Verily, this is an occasion for one and all and could include
multi-day or even multi-week camps for honouring and celebrating
this most glorified event of Ananda Purnima.<br />
<br />
Overall, such types of programs would draw in all the various
sections of society and could occur over a month-long period,
perhaps 2-weeks before through 2-weeks after Ananda Purnima - as
some do in India with the Ram Liila*. Our Ananda Purnima should take
on that type of significance and celebration, focused exclusively on
Baba, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>VARIOUS TYPES OF KIIRTAN PROGRAMS AND PRASAD</b><br />
</div>
<br />
In our various units, across all the sectors, there will be grand
kiirtan programs. Certainly, already numerous akhanda kiirtan
programs are being held; and, in addition, nagar kiirtan can also be
done in our villages, towns, and cities.<br />
<br />
As you may know, nagar kiirtan, the singing and dancing of Baba Nam
Kevalam through the streets & parks etc, should be done just
before sunrise – not during the full-day sun. Furthermore, in nagar
kiirtan, the chanting should be soothing, not ear-piercing. As far
as possible, this should be done with loudspeakers, bearing in mind
the local customs and legal code. What is acceptable in India,
however, may not be allowed elsewhere. The overall spirit is for a
maximum number of people to hear the holy siddha mantra: Baba Nam
Kevalam.<br />
<br />
The sound should be natural with the overall spirit being to please
Baba by singing and sharing this divine chant with others. Baba
guides us that by this way there will be tremendous benefit.<br />
<br />
After each and every kiirtan program, there should be special
prasad. Because Ananda Purnima is for everyone. Some are involved
deeply in spiritual sadhana while some, such as the children, are
interested in special treats like prasad. By this way, there will be
something for everyone. All will think of it as a delightful and
joyous celebration.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>OVERVIEW OF FESTIVITIES</b><br />
</div>
<br />
The above programs will serve as a great complement to the numerous
other festive ways of celebrating the grand occasion of Ananda
Purnima that were outlined in prior letters of this series. Some of
those activities include: Poetry readings, debates, prize
distribution, collective bath, collective food, narayan seva,
clothing distribution, collective sadhana, medical camps, food
distribution in nursing and convalescent homes, collective social
service, singing and dancing of Prabhat Samgiita, the exchange of
gifts, sports and games, display of Baba’s diorama, artful
presentation of Baba’s liila, cartoons and paintings of how Baba has
graced bhaktas, theatrical depictions of how negative forces could
not diminish the glory of Baba and Ananda Marga, and so many more
ways.<br />
<br />
Indeed, this is a time when everyone – young and old, wealthy and
poor, literate and illiterate, etc – can come together and rejoice
in the sweet celebrations of Baba’s divine advent. The festival of
Ananda Purnima should be given utmost importance as it is the most
festive day of the year.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>ALL WILL REMEMBER...</b><br />
</div>
<br />
The grand result being that all will fondly remember and gather
round this auspicious occasion. Already many units may be doing like
this.<br />
<br />
We should always keep in mind that everyone’s spiritual standard is
not the same. Not all members of the society are of the same
devotional standard. But if everyone is celebrating together via the
various festivities etc then they will fondly remember Ananda
Purnima. That will enhance unity. And it will draw people near.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>THE IMPORTANCE OF FESTIVALS</b><br />
</div>
<br />
Here following Baba is describing the great import that festive
occasions like Ananda Purnima have on the human psyche. And that
such social functions lead to the formation of a unified humanity.<br />
<br />
“When people become tired and uninspired, when they can no longer
look towards the future with hope, when their colourful dreams are
shattered, at that time the sweetness of a festival brings new joy
and vigour in life. Thus in individual and collective life, the
importance of festivals is tremendous. One should always remember
that festivals should be such that all can take part in them without
any ostentatious display of wealth, and with an upsurge of their
life force. And these festivals should be conducted in such a way
that people take part in them from a spontaneous inner urge. I hope
that you will make such arrangements so that all are attracted
towards your festivals which will be more and more charming – and
this will bring about your collective welfare.” (1)<br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b>
<div align="center">
<b>ONE'S PERSONAL DEVOTIONAL CONNECTION</b></div>
<br />
In addition to all the social festivities and ceremonies, Ananda
Purmina is also a time for reflection. On the purely personal &
devotional level, for Ananda Margiis, A'nanda Pu'rnima can signify
that great moment in one's existence when Baba first appeared in
their life - in their dhya'na. By His grace, the connection with Him
is internal and on-going, yet at the same time there was a starting
point - a time when you first realised or experienced Baba in your
heart. It might have occurred in a dream, during kiirtan, just prior
to initiation, in sadhana, or at any moment. So on the individual
level A'nanda Pu'rnima' is a time to reflect and cherish your
internal link with Him.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>THE BLISSFUL OCCASION OF ANANDA PURNIMA</b><br />
</div>
<br />
“This is a day of rejoicing, and amidst this rejoicing people will
have to determine ways of improving their individual and collective
life, developing their resources in all the strata of life for their
future progress.” (2)<br />
<br />
"The humans of today are possessed of spirited intellect and
accomplished wisdom. They are keen to advance with rapid step
shattering the shackles of dogmas. They will no longer be entrapped
by the illusion of opportunism. The rays of the crimson dawn of a
new humanity on the eastern horizon have started weaving textures of
colours on their eyelids and in the subtle recesses of their minds.
As for those who have been dreaming of keeping humanity imprisoned
by dogmas, their days are numbered; their blissful dreams are being
shattered to pieces. I call upon all enlightened people and say: “Go
ahead with courage. The humanity has been awaiting you. Establish it
in the excellence and grandeur of glory." (3)<br />
<br />
"Knowing oneself is the real knowledge; serving all with the
ideation of Náráyańa, the real action, and the vow to please Parama
Puruśa the real devotion." (4)<br />
<br />
Namaskar,<br />
Yours in Him<br />
Tanmay Deva<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>REFERENCES:</b><br />
1. A Few Problems Solved - 5, p.18<br />
2. A Few Problems Solved – 5<br />
3. Ananda Vanii #53<br />
4. Ananda Vanii #25<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>* Ram Liila: </b>The Ram Liila is an annual theatre drama
depicting the glory and greatness of Ram staged in the evening for
several weeks. This theatre drama highlights the life of Ram for the
public to see, learn and enjoy.<br />
<br />
In a similar manner, we should produce a theatre reenactment of all
the great events in Baba's life. This should include His younger
years, the formation of Ananda Marga, the spread of devotion, the
jail period, Emergency, how the margiis faced so many problems, how
the communists were destroyed, the vast array of AM service
projects, spiritual life, etc. All the good and bad times should be
depicted for everyone to know.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<b>Note 1: LINKS TO PREVIOUS POSTINGS OF THIS
SERIES</b><b><br />
</b><br />
<b>#1: This first letter discusses:</b><br />
Mahasambhuti's Advent / Ways of Celebrating / Gift Giving / Sports
Games / The Arts & more<br />
<br />
<i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/05/babas-guideline-celebration-of-ananda.html">http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/05/babas-guideline-celebration-of-ananda.html</a></i><br />
<br />
<b><br />
</b><b>#2: This second letter discusses:</b><br />
Celebrations in each unit / Samgacchadhvam spirit / Importance of
Festivals & more<br />
<br />
<i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/05/re-babas-guideline-celebration-of.html">http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/05/re-babas-guideline-celebration-of.html</a></i><br />
<br />
<br />
<b>#3: This third letter discusses:</b><br />
Social Functions and Unity / Spiritual Values / Importance of Food
For Collective Spirit & more<br />
<br />
<i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/05/re-babas-guideline-celebration-of_9.html">http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2013/05/re-babas-guideline-celebration-of_9.html</a></i><i><br />
<br />
</i>
<div align="left">
<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
<i>The section below demarcated by
asterisks is an entirely different topic,</i><br />
<i>completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on
its own as a point of interest.</i></div>
<br />
<div align="center">
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<big><b>Selfishness Is The Main "Quality"</b></big><br />
</div>
<br />
"What a dangerous outlook! What a rosy philosophy of
capitalism! God save humanity from such perverted philosophy.
Man’s desire for worldly pleasure does not cease until he finds
a really great ideal. His hunger is insatiable. The wolf in him
seems to say over and over again, “I am hungry, I am hungry.”
His mouth is agape all the time and the fools of the earth,
resigned to their belief in predestination, are swallowed by it.
These wolves eat up their flesh and blood and cast away their
insipid bones. Are we to support this wolfish philosophy? The
dirty-clothed laborers, their faces lined with hard labor and
fatigue, are not human beings in the eyes of those who have
Mammon by their side. The characteristic of a vested interest is
that it has no other thought but itself. The selfish man is the
eater, the others are his food. His needs are never-ending. Out
of his salary the poor man has to pay his house rent, support
his family, educate his children, provide milk for his baby,
marry his daughters. Are those necessities only for the people
of the upper classes? Are these not the minimum necessities of
life? Yes, but these thoughts of the poor are no concern of the
rich! Such thinking involves some sacrifice, does it not? From
where would objects of luxury for the rich come, if hunger were
not the hard task-master of the poor? Let the daughters of the
poor collect cow-dung forever and their sons be slaves in the
households of the rich. What a fine arrangement! The high hopes
of the poor?–pooh! pooh!! Aren’t they all moonshine?"<br />
"No two things in the world are alike. So I do not suggest
recasting everything into one mold. Still, for humanism and
justice, equitable distribution of the resources of the universe
is indispensable; co-ownership of the world’s resources is the
birthright of every individual. Even a small attempt at
depriving someone of this right is gross selfishness. Except
when a special favor becomes necessary to give certain
individuals impetus and inspiration, all persons must be given
equal rights and opportunities in all spheres. Every individual
must have equal rights regarding food, clothing, housing,
medical aid and education — those things that are absolutely
necessary for existence." (Human Society Part 1, Social Justice)<br />
</div>
</div>
<div align="center">
<big>******************************************</big></div>
</div>
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<big><b>Baba</b></big><br />
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<b>This entire email is composed of 3 parts:</b><br />
(1) Posting: Ananda Marga System of Collective Bath <br />
(2) Prabhat Samgiita #3016;<br />
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<b><big><big>== ANANDA MARGA SYSTEM OF
COLLECTIVE BATH == <br />
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Namaskar,<br />
As we know, Baba guides us that collective bath is a key element of
our social functions and festivals. Here are some critical points to
ensure collective bath is done properly - in accordance with Baba's
teachings.<br />
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<b>MALES AND FEMALES DO NOT BATHE TOGETHER</b><b>;</b><br />
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<b>AND, THE BODY IS DISCREETLY COVERED</b><br />
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In Ananda Marga, collective bath does not mean that males and
females will bathe together. It is done very discreetly and
separated by gender, unlike in materialistic societies where
commonly males and females reveal a maximum degree of bare skin and
go swimming together, i.e. half-naked or even fully-naked.<br />
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So the body is more covered during the collective bath in our Ananda
Marga system, than when co-eds frolic and swim together in
materialistic communities. Thus there is a stark contrast between
the two. Our manner of collective bath is gender-separated and
upholds the dignity and sanctity of our spiritual values, whereas
the materialistic approach to collective swimming etc is sensual and
degrades the mind.<br />
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<b>PROPER FLOW OF MIND</b></div>
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Thus in our collective bath system, the spiritual flow is maintained
as the mind may continue to rise from the muladhara cakra to the
sahasrara cakra. In contrast, in materialistic swimming parties etc,
the mind gets completely degraded - from the sahasrara cakra to the
svadhisthan cakra - whether one wishes to admit this or not.<br />
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<b>HOW IT IS ACTUALLY DONE</b></div>
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In conclusion, for collective bath, males and females will go to
different sections of the building when doing collective bathing
indoors. If the weather is warmer they may bathe outside by the
river or lake. If done outside, males will go to one secluded part
of the lake or river, and females will go to a completely different
place that is hidden and out-of-sight. In either circumstance, in
this gender-separated system, particular parts of the body will be
discreetly covered. The covering will be loose enough so one may
wash properly. By this way, females are neither naked nor exposed in
their collective bathroom or outdoor bathing area, nor are males
naked in their collective bathroom or outdoor bathing area. Both
maintain proper dignity in their gender-separated settings.<br />
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If one is bathing alone in a private / locked bathroom, then one
need not cover themselves. The covering is used for all avenues of
gender-separated, collective bathing - whether indoors or outdoors.<br />
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<b>THE OVER-ARCHING AIM</b></div>
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Why is the overall aim of this aspect of our collective bath system?
To preserve the sanctity and keep the mind flowing from lower cakras
to higher ones. That is the goal.<br />
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Here are more of Baba's guidelines about collective bathing. <br />
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<b>ANANDA MARGA ENCOURAGES THESE TYPES OF SOCIAL
FUNCTIONS</b><br />
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"Collective social functions. Many social problems arise due to lack
of magnanimity, such as not properly understanding or respecting the
views of others. This not only keeps people apart, but also makes
them hostile to each other. People come together in different
festivals and social functions which foster mutual bonds of unity.
When they participate in such activities and remain engaged in the
same type of collective action, they develop the feeling of
temporary affinity. Ananda Marga encourages these types of social
functions. Collective bathing and collective meditation on special
occasions are as good as common social functions." (Ananda Marga
Philosophy in a Nutshell - 4, Our Social Treatise)<br />
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<b>A GREAT UNIFYING FORCE</b></div>
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"Collective social functions: Many of the ills of society develop
because people do not care to know other members of society. This
may not only mean ignorance of the condition and difficulties of
others, but also leads to intolerance and a lack of interest in the
affairs of the other members of society. Common social functions
bring different members of society together and are therefore a
great unifying force. By performing certain functions collectively,
all the members are engaged in doing the same thing for some time,
and this brings about a feeling of unity and interest in others."<br />
"In Ananda Marga such common social functions are especially
encouraged. Milita snána [collective bathing] and dharmacakra
[collective meditation] provide grounds for common social functions
in the physical, psychic and spiritual fields. Common participation
in such functions is a very great unifying force. The participants
in such functions will have no intolerance for each other, and will
instead get more united. Such functions are, therefore, a great
unifying force." (Prout in A Nutshell - 2)<br />
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<b>PART OF ANANDA PURNIMA CELEBRATIONS</b></div>
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"Ánanda Púrńimá: Collective bath with snána mantra, twice
collective Iishvara Prańidhána and Varńárghyadána, collective
noon and night meals, merry celebrations, spiritual conferences,
annual meetings of workers, children’s sports, and procession with
táńd́ava dance." (Caryacarya - 1)<br />
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Namaskar,<br />
Gunamaya Deva<br />
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<b>****** Prabhat Samgiita #3016</b><br />
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"Jiivaner uts hote je srote bha'siya'chila'm..." (P.S. 3016) <br />
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Purport: <br />
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O' Parama Purusa, since the very origin of my life - since eternity
- in which current I was floating, in that very flow, You were also
present. But I did not see You. <br />
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O' Divine One, You were with me day and night, ever-awake, holding
the lamp of effulgence in Your hand. But that time I could not
recognise You. <br />
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O' my dearmost Baba, still today You remain along with me. Indeed
each and every single moment You decorate this grand universe in
hundreds of forms, shapes, and colors. Baba, You are always dancing
in that divine vibration, but I did not see You because I was
keeping my eyes closed.<br />
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O' Parama Purusa, O' Baba, since eternity You have been along with
me. Today You have made me realise this very cosmic truth: I am
surviving only due to Your boundless grace, affection, and love... </div>
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<big><b>Baba</b></big><br />
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<b>This email is composed of 2 parts:</b><br />
(1) Prabhat Samgiita #2184;<br />
(2) Trailer Quote: How Vibrations Help or Harm Us;<br />
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<big><b>***************** Prabhat Samgiita #2184</b></big><br />
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"Toma're kori a'hva'n pra'n'e pra'n'e ga'ne ga'ne..." (P.S. 2184)<br />
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Purport:<br />
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O' Parama Purusa, I am calling You and inviting You with deep
reverence and adoration. I am calling You by singing Your song with
full heart-felt feeling. Please take Your advent before me. O' Lord,
eternally Greatest among all, O' Ever-Effulgent One, You are the
source of the divine resonance of everything. You are the Divine
Sun. Just as the sun is the nucleus and source of energy for all of
the planets, similarly everyone basks in Your divine effulgence. O'
Luminous Entity, You are the greatest among all. Please come in my
mind and in my meditation. <br />
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O' Supreme One, with the spell of vanity-touched meditation, You
cannot be held. You cannot be bound by a mortal thread. You can only
be bound by the thread of love - the thread of devotion. O' Parama
Purusa, with Your divine love You have bound this whole entire
universe. O' Lord, O' Baba, please come in my shravan, manan,
nidhidhyasana [1] - please come in my dhyana.<br />
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O' Divine Entity, with the strength of intellect Your greatness
cannot be measured, described, or narrated. With the splendor of
intellect, Your glory cannot be sung. The human voice does not have
the capacity to chant all the qualities. Logic, reasoning, and the
tricks of language get pulverized and fail to be able to say
anything.<br />
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O' Parama Purusa, O' my dearmost Baba, please come in my sadhana and
dhyana - please grace me by coming. Baba, I am calling You with my
heart-felt feeling and deep love... <br />
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<b>NOTES FOR PRABHAT SAMGIITA #2184</b><b>:</b><br />
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[1] Shravan, Manan, Niddhidhyasana: Here below Baba explains the
great import of these three devotional practices.<br />
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"To attain Him human beings have to take recourse to shravana
(constantly hearing His name), manana (constantly ideating on Him)
and nididya'sana (constantly meditating on Him). The Supreme Entity
is Gurha, that is, He is lying hidden in the innermost recess of the
human entity. To attain Him one must penetrate deep within oneself,
and for that the development of an introversial outlook is
essential." (Tattva Kaoumudi - 3) <br />
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<i>The section below demarcated by asterisks
is an entirely different topic,</i><br />
<i>completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its
own as a point of interest.</i></div>
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<big><b>How Vibrations Help or Harm Us </b></big><br />
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“The stamina to stand vibrations differs in different people.
Hence various degrees of happiness or sorrow are experienced by
different people, and these differences depend on their respective
mental constitutions. The subtle causes of these different mental
constitutions are their acquired samskáras or reactive momenta,
and the crude causes are their nerve cells, nerve tissues,
glandular secretions, etc. The sudden vibrational impact on the
body and mind makes the mind react violently, resulting in the
cessation of the cardiac functions. This also explains the death
of a person struck by lightning. The sudden contact of the eyes
with an extremely dazzling radiance often results in the total
impairment of vision. If we look directly at the brilliant sun for
a few moments, our visual power becomes temporarily stunned and we
cannot see anything for some time. Similarly, when some very high
pitched or loud sound strikes the eardrum, the power of hearing
may be destroyed. The sensitivity of every organ may be suspended
by the impact of any violent vibration; this stupefaction, if the
intensity of the vibrational impact is very great, may even become
permanent. Yet sometimes powerful vibrations may help stimulate
and restore the power of organs which have not been functioning
for years. You must have heard of a person who had been blind or
deaf and dumb since his childhood, regaining the lost power of his
impaired organs in his latter years either by stroke of lightning
or by being suddenly informed of an extremely happy or sad news.”
(Subhasita Samgraha – 3, Vibration, Form and Colour)<br />
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