NY Plot: Important Letter to Kinshuk - Plse Fwd

From: "maheshvar"
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Subject: NY Plot: Important Letter to Kinshuk - Plse Fwd
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:11:48 +0000

Baba

             == NY PLOT: IMPORTANT LETTER TO KINSHUK - PLSE FWD ==

Namaskar,
All around there is much euphoria in the wake of the recent "unity" meeting in Kolkata. People are very optimistic; they think that under Ac Kinshuk ji's reign, the administration will welcome the golden era into our Marga wherein all factions are united.

I also noticed that Tiirthananda was given the post: SS of NY sector. That was very surprising to see. Why is it that Ac Kinshuk ji totally ignored the situation in NY sector.

In short, why has Ac Kinshuk given the post of Sectorial Secretary to Tiirthananda when Tiirthananda himself has nothing to do with the Kolkata unity. All of Tiirthananda's actions lead in a different direction.

By reading this letter anyone can understand well.


                                           THE CRUX OF THE MATTER

Here is the key matter: Why would the new, so-called Unity AM Kolkata team make Dada Tiirthananda SS of NY Sector when they (Kolkata & Co.) are not stipulating changing back the bylaws of NY Sector.

As everyone knows, a few years back NY sector wrongly changed the legal by-laws of AMPS in NY. Since the beginning, all the sectors including NY were to be controlled by AMPS HQ in India. That is the system.

When Tiirthananda had the by-laws changed, he actually still wanted to be part of AMPS Central and included in the Ranchi DMS & functions. At that time, AMPS was working with him to update the by-laws. The reason given for changing the by-laws at that time was to protect the sector from a Tiljala takeover. But Tiirthananda & his NY followers deceptively changed the NY sector by-laws such that they need not follow any Central administration of AM. Now NY sector is 100% totally independent and autonomous.

By this example one can see that Tiirthananda comes close to created "trust" and then he betrays that trust. So no one should ever put an ounce of faith in him. Tiirthananda engages in backstabbing actions again and again. That is his regular pattern.

Essentially, AM Inc (i.e. Tiirthananda's breakaway organisation in NY) has turned Baba's mission into a capitalist real estate agency

Of course all of this is completely against Baba's given organisational codes and policies. Baba created the AMPS organisation with a central headquarters in India. And that central administration is to control and oversee all offices and all sectors around the globe.

But Tiirthananda hijacked NY sector and made his own separate organisation where he has crowned himself as king of those margiis. In this way, NY has become a totally independent entity separate from the main structure, AMPS. Tiirthananda controls the by-laws and registry in NY. The name is Ananda Marga but it has nothing to do with our central office in India.

So why did the so-called Unity AM Kolkata team allow Tiirthananda to rule NY under such conditions - where NY is totally separate and independent and he is SS, i.e. top post. Could the new Unity AM administration be so weak they cannot make the requisite decisions to strengthen their administration?


                                         OUR FOLLOW-UP QUERIES

A few of us approached some Tiljala Dadas about why they would appoint an SS like Tiirthananda who has set-up his own organisation for the past 6 years legally separate from India.

The answer they gave was that he looked sincere and attended many meetings. What a convoluted answer that was - a total run-around.

We were also told that the senior Dadas are not blind. Just they would rather wait until the legal case is over to deal with the by-law issue.

However, common sense tells us:
1. The legal case could take years;
2. Tiirthananda has built a sector that is psychologically separate from India despite his parlaying the post and some senior NYS margiis going with him to the March meeting.

Furthermore, Vishvadeva (a longtime NY ACB member and an adherent of Tiirthananda) announced in Kolkata that they have no intention of changing the bylaws back.
 
There is also the question about the role AM North America, the organization set up to let Tiljala function in NYS after Tiirthananda blocked all immigration and access to retreats etc. Of course now Tiirthananda become executive of their board and takes over the St Louis property. Indeed, just over a year ago, NY OS Rainjitananda (a Tiirthananda cadre) contacted AM North America (i.e. Tiljala's organisational front in NY) threatening them with legal action for using the name Ananda Marga.

So what is in it for Unity AM to have Tiirthananda as a SS? What is the payoff for India?


                                 TIIRTHANANDA AND MOVES MADE IN NY

Tiirthananda is known as a compulsive liar and politician. He will play both sides. He also is not stating his full support of the new merger. The board members of AM Inc, an independent body separate from Centre, feel they are owners now of NY sector properties.

Vinay Hemmelgarn moved into the Denver unit and no Tiljala or Ranchi Wt can come into the jagriti. The margiis are upset about this as they have known Dharmapremananda a long time. But Vinay rules that he is the landlord & owner and there is some "tantric principle" that makes the other groups not allowed to be near his son. So they are not welcome.
  
Tiirthananda margiis are tutored at retreats to be blatantly anti-Tiljala and anti-Ranchi with Tiirthananda being the new moral leadership. Where is all this going?

Many are aware that Tiirthananda has ideas to lure Georgetown Sector and Berlin Sector into partnership with NYS and form a separate Ananda Marga. I don't think this plan has been abandoned. NY is now a separate organisation and he wants to include other sectors in this organisation. That is Tiirthananda's grand vision along with his EC cohorts.


                                                 LIST OF KEY ISSUES

Here follows a list of critical issues related with the NY Sector by-law matter. Please know that AM Inc is the alternate organisation of NY Sector created by Tiirthananda and his NY ACB followers like Vishvadeva and Vinay etc. Senior margiis of NY such as Pashupati (of North Carolina), Cirasmita (of Vermont), and Vishvamitra (of North Carolina) all go along with the EC program.

1) The existing NYS AM Inc board does not recognize any authority from India administrations, neither Kolkata nor Ranchi. Even then he got the post of SS in the wake of of the recent Tiljala unity meeting.

2) Tiirthananda is not legally answerable to the Tiljala Unity AM GS unless he so chooses. Of course the new GS, Dada Bhaveshananda, is the ex Tiljala president and friendly with tiirthananda. Here it should be noted that Tiirthananda used to go visit Tiljala and the Tiljala WTs did not want him in the building. It made a lot of clash and he would be blocked from entering. The last trip, just over 2 years ago, Tiirthananda only went to visit the then president of Kolkata faction Bhaveshananda, whom he has some connection with (due to geo-sentiment of both being from South). And now Bhaveshananda is GS of Tiljala.

3) AM Inc still has control over immigration policies in NYS, not Unity AM. That means AM Inc controls (and sponsors) which outside workers are able to legally enter NYS as a wholetime worker of Ananda Marga - and not just as a regular tourist. After all anyone can enter a country with permission of the local government but to enter as a missionary worker, i.e. Wt, it needs the sponsorship of the organisation. And now Tiirthananda has complete control over this for NY sector.

After 9-11, then President Bush put immigration into the jurisdiction of the homeland security. Homeland Security functions without having to have permission from congress for enforcing the laws of the land. Religious workers are now scrutinized carefully and R1 visas (religious worker visa) are worth their weight in gold. Some workers come in on business visas to circumvent Tiirthananda's block, but technically a religious worker needs an R1. No religious nonprofit, especially foreign, can afford attention from immigration for having a visa in the wrong category.

Note: Here it should be understood by all that AM Inc is an incorporated, independent organisation that is self-ruled and free of all connections with India.

4) Tiirthananda maintains his independent status yet also holds a Tiljala / Unity AM SS post as a worker. This is a split loyalty.

5) AM Inc does not have to give disclosure of sectorial funds.

6) AMURT under AM Inc does not have to disclose accounting, fund sources, or dispersal of relief funds. NYS AMURT is not under Unity AM nor does Unity AM have access.

7) All AM Inc properties are not part of Unity AM. They are considered owned and lorded over by the NYS board members according to the bylaws. Jagrities and master units have their own boards, but SS can circumvent the board and control the property as he wishes.

8) AM Inc board chooses their own NYS SS, not the Tiljala Unity AM. The by-laws were changed to state that New York sector can approve or select their own SS independent of the GS. This has caused much criticism of the anti organizational stand of Tiirthananda.

Indeed, in the future people will understand the history, and Tiirthananda will be treated as the #1 problem creator for achieving real unity. He has done enormous harm to the organisational structure which Baba planned and made. Tiirthananda is the greatest traitor. Baba wanted to unite one and all and Tiirthananda made independent NY sector independent. This is the horrific example he set. It is just like the cheat who started mixing papaya seeds in with black pepper. This created one negative trend. By that definition Tiirthananda is great sinner. Others will copy him and all lands will be "independent". That is the possibility. Unfortunately right now people are not realising this.

9) It is very surprising that the Tiljala team has given Tiirthananda the post of SS without demanding a formal apology for his anti Bengali campaigns since 2005. It is well known that  Tiirthananda was harassing Tiljala workers, withholding relief funds from Tiljala workers, blocking access to units and retreats, and denying immigration status for workers, and has not rectified these issues in the sector.

10) Workers of AM inc report to Tiirthananda, not SS of Unity AM. The non posted workers (personal friends of Tiirthananda) and EC related workers are independents and do not support the PP or the merger. The regular workers hold posts still with Ranchi. Many independents are erratic in their duties and discipline protocols.

11) Any work with AM of North America, set up for the Tiljala administration to function after being blocked and discriminated against, does not overlap into AM, Inc. Tiirthananda takes control of AM North America assets and property, but offers nothing in return to the Tiljala administration.

12) AM, Inc does not acknowledge Kinshuk as legal PP as they claim PPs are selected illegally. Yet 3 members of the board senior margiis traveled to Tiljala last week with Tiirthananda saying they support the merger and PP. Some even want positions as global advisors to PP.

13) Tiirthananda has not made the statement that he is part of Unity AM and that he will change back the bylaws as a gesture of support. He says he has no intention of doing this. Indeed, Tiirthananda is still part and parcel of EC overseas workers and claims himself as a non-supporter of third front India.

14) Under AM, Inc, there are no consistent TP, RDS, or financial policies.

15) In the case of Ranchi winning the indiscipline legal case, they legally take over NYS properties and assets. They are asking for recoup of all sectorial funds spent since Tiirthananda left Ranchi. For more about this see Note #4 below.


                                               THE KEY QUESTION

In essence, what is the Tiljala Unity AM getting from NY sector via Tiirthananda? Why has the OS Dada not been changed to have a conduit to Unity AM in case of fraudulence by Tiirthananda?

If on this very matter, Kinshukji is incapable of doing anything then that will be proof of his lack of courage and strength. The saddest thing will be that the current level euphoria in AM will be very short-lived. It will be like the euphoria of a newly married couple that gets married only to file a divorce a week later.

Please write in with your thoughts. Plus kindly forward this important letter about the situation in NY to Kinshukji.

Namaskar,
Maheshvar


Note 1:                      TIIRTHANANDA'S DEALINGS IN MEXICO

Let's all hope that the Tiljala / Unity AM insists that Tiirthananda stop harassing AM Mexico to change their bylaws to come under AM Inc and take personal control of the bank account left to AM Mexico by the ex vice-president Gagan. This has set up an unworkable situation where the president will not comply with Tiirthananda; hence he is targeted by Tiirthananda Wts so much, and he will no longer work with any EC acarya.

It is beyond necessity to use acaryas (Didi Ananda Usa and the present RS Dada Aardvhendhu) to turn a man's wife and children against him in hopes of breaking him down to get the AM bank account. The retreats are held to seduce the margiis with the goal of turning them against the president and breaking up his board, thereby making way to set up a board chosen by Tiirthananda. This should stop immediately. This is not a sector that is neo humanistic or following any form of benevolence to the margiis who still care enough to support it. 


Note 2:                                 TALK OF THE TOWN

Tiirthananda has more ties with EC overseas. Citkrsnananda will not involve himself with the merger and still thinks Kolkata is illegitimate admin. I believe Citkrsnananda will move into the leadership position of the overseas EC.

Except for Maheshvarananda (PROUT) and Tiirthanananda (SS NYS), no other EC personnel recognizes the admin or Kinshuk. Didi Giita also did not come in on the merger. So there are more groups sprouting up instead of going in the direction of a monolithic AM society as it was before 1990.


Note 3:                WHY TIIRTHANANDA'S WAYS ARE NEFARIOUS

The Tiirthananda gang sees nothing wrong with the way they are operating. Tiirthananda and his crew give the logic that they are saving NY sector from certain top Dadas of India. For this reason Tiirthananda & Co have separated themselves. That is their justification.

However, this is nothing but their bogus logic.

Their situation is akin to one nanny cutting off the head of a baby and saving the head. Then when the police come to arrest her, the nanny gives the justification that she chopped off the baby's head to save that baby from parental abuse.

Similarly, in the name of saving NY sector from those Dadas in India, Tiirthananda has cut the organisation into pieces and separated NY completely. That is his faulty approach.

As for Tiirthananda's relationship with the the NY board, the situation is quite clear. They get power and think they are running the sector, while Tiirthananda gets to stay as SS. And now with Tiljala appointing him as SS, he is back legit with the organization.

But all remember that Tiirthananda is a defector. The EC Dadas not posted with Ranchi all are all in this category. They are all just using the organization without being part of it any more. This is the breakdown of the system more than anything Rrudrananda and Nigamananda have done.

If you want to know more about Tiirthananda's nefarious activities, just write and we will reply with further details and facts about his dealings.

 
Note 4:                   UNDER PRESSURE MARGIIS GOT TRAPPED

See how Tiirthananda has lassoed margiis of NY sector to cover the costs of the big lawsuit in NY with the Ranchi faction. The entire board, 4 margiis and 4 WTers, filed the lawsuit saying they are legitimate administration by their laws. It is obvious they will cover the lawyer costs. The WTs will technically not pay as they are sannyasii with no income. So Tiirthananda has used the bank accounts from the units in US even though he has the Swiss bank account and probably his own bank accounts too. This is also why he wants the AM Mexico account. To adjunct and spread out the financial liability, he has put most of the US units on as plaintiffs along with the board. This puts their boards, margiis who have had nothing to do with the bylaw changes, in line to pay a percentage of the legal costs.
Many feel that WTs and board members should pay all the costs since they wanted the bylaws changed and profit from it.

Easy To Understand When Story is Ripe

Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:22:43 -0700
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From: Reynolds_HT
Subject: Easy To Understand When Story is Ripe

Baba

                == EASY TO UNDERSTAND WHEN STORY IS RIPE ==

Namaskar,
Baba's following teaching is highly indicative of what today's tyrants are going through. As we watch one leader after another topple in the Middle East, it is very easy to apply Baba's mandate - as these events are unfolding before our very eyes.


               NOWHERE TO HIDE - MUST UNDERGO THE CONSEQUENCES

                         Na antalikkhe na samuddamajjhe
                         Na pabbatanam vivaram pavissa
                         Na vijjati so jagatippadeso
                         Yatthatthitam nappasaheyya maccu.

Baba says, "Suppose a person commits a wrong by accepting a bribe. While receiving the bribe he thinks that no one is watching, but that is impossible. A third entity is watching everything. No one can do anything secretly in this universe. But the bribe-taker thinks the opposite because avidyá shakti has placed a veil between him and the Supreme Being. This is a very dangerous situation. It is just like a hare being chased by a hunter: the hare sits down and covers its eyes with its ears and, thinks, “I cannot see anything, so the hunter cannot see anything either. Hence he won’t be able to kill me.” This is a deadly mistake! Wherever one commits a wrong, be it in the depths of the ocean or in a high mountain cave, one cannot escape the consequences: one will certainly be detected one day or another." (Subhasita Samgraha - 18)

In His above teaching Baba guides us that no deed goes unseen in this universe. Some people mistakenly think that they can commit wrongful crimes and atrocities and keep those ills hidden. But, as Baba says, that is impossible. Parama Purusa sees everything. One will have to face the consequences - there is no way out, nowhere to hide. For every misdeed, there is a corresponding consequence. It is inevitable; there is no escape. That is Baba's explicit warning.


                                CHAIN OF EVENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Now today in the Middle East we see a rapid fire chain of events taking place. Rulers who have been in the seat of power for decades and decades are being yanked from their throne. The very public, which those ruthless despots exploited to the bone, is rising up and forcing these leaders out. For years and years such rulers thought their position was impregnable. They felt they could commit any crime they wanted to bolster their own prestige and power and that no harm could befall them. Now we see how wrong their calculation was. As Baba describes in His above teaching, such leaders were like that hare (i.e. rabbit) - just wallowing in their ignorance - totally unaware of the impending danger.

Here are but a few case examples which we have all witnessed within the last month.

Ben Ali ruled Tunisia for 24 years in a regime riddled with corruption, rampant exploitation, and countless injustices. He ruled as if nothing and no one could touch him - that he was beyond. He stole billions of dollars from the state and acted as if his stature was unchallengeable. Then, as we have all witnessed, in a short instant of time, the common people revolted. A swift uprising buoyed by the youths sealed Ben Ali's fate. Those youths rebelled against the horrible economic conditions and untold ills. After 24 years of despotic rule, Ben Ali's regime was torn down to the ground. A man who once was at the height of power was forced to flee for his life, and now he is in exile and lies in a coma - totally debilitated.

Likewise, in Egypt, Mubarak thought of himself as beyond all rebuke. He stole everything from the people, and poured billions into his personal bank account while the average Egyptian scratched for survival on a $2 a day budget. Mubarak had his hand in everything and he and his exploitative machine ruled Egypt with an iron fist for 30 years. Then, as we all saw, on the heels of Tunisia's uprising, the Egyptian people poured into Tahrir square and called for his resignation. Their protests swelled, tensions mounted, and ultimately, within a few weeks, their demands were met. Mubarak's rule, once seen as invincible, was torn down. He met his fate and now sits in seclusion awaiting judgment- his assets frozen and banned from all travel. The tables have turned and he too must face the consequences of his torturous rule.

Then of course there is the imminent fall of Momar Gaddafi in Libya. As we speak, a violent clash is taking place. Gaddafi tried to strong arm the people to accept his rule, but alas times have changed. His misdeeds have caught up with him. And now he is isolated - submerged in his own delusions. In the next day or so we will witness the end of his heinous 42 year rule. The day he never dreamed of is before him. He too will find no escape from his misdeeds. His end is very near.

What these three tryants all have in common is that in the not-too-distant past they thought their rule would last forever. They never thought that they would have to face the consequences. With their sky-kissing arrogance, they thought they could cheat, kill, suppress, and exploit the people without facing any backlash. But now their time has come. There is not escape. That is Baba's stated teaching.

And not just these three, but all those despots steeped in sin will meet a similar fate. This chain of events will continue onward. That is the natural law. There is nowhere to hide in this universe. One must undergo the consequences of their misdeeds, sooner or later. That is the universal truth - that is Baba's teaching.


                                      PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE

While the events in the Middle East are quite dramatic, and depict how even the most powerful tyrant is bound to face the reactions of their criminal activities. Baba's teaching is not limited to such despots alone.

In each and every place, big or small, wherever people reside there are some who misuse their power. Blinded by ego they think, "nothing can harm me, I may do as I please." In that way they cheat and harm others. It may be between husband and wife, boss and employee, neighbor to neighbor, group to group, or whomever. Wherever one person or group grabs the upper hand then they generally fall under the false notion that they are unbeatable.

But in all such circumstances, they will one day meet their fate and undergo the consequences of their misdeeds. There is nowhere to run or hide. Everyone must be accountable to their each and every action. That is divine law.

So none should think that only crooked and crude leaders like Mubarak and Gaddafi are subject to this principle. No one should think, "This does not apply to me."

As Baba guides us, this rule applies universally for everyone. Where there is sin - where there is injustice - where there is corruption etc, there will be consequences to follow. The funny thing is that one's ego does not allow them to think that they too will meet their fate.

All should be alert and know that there is no place to hide - all one's actions are seen by Parama Purusa.


                                              BABA'S TEACHING

By Baba's grace, we should all live by the tenets of yama and niyama and inspire others to do that same. In that way we can march forward onto the path of spirituality and leave behind the trappings of egoistic exploitation. Then our reactions will just be sweet and blissful.

We should be cent-per-cent vigilant that our actions are just. Then we will never be forced to suffer the consequences. When, cent per cent of the time we can remember that Parama Purusa is watching us - and that there is no place to hide - then we will save ourselves from all kinds of troubles and hardship. Then we will be strict in 16 Points, inspired by His loving countenance, and lead a dharmic life.

Baba says, "In an attempt to escape from one’s sins and misdeeds you may retire to the Himalayas from Kanpur, but you cannot go beyond that. So the question arises, where will you escape to? Suppose you commit some wrong, and to escape the evil outcome of those misdeeds and avoid punishment you try to hide yourself in the sky or in an unknown place or at the bottom of the sea or in a mountain cave. But can you really hide yourself anywhere? In fact in this universe there is not an inch of space where one can conceal oneself." (Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 11)

Namaskar,
Harideva


Note 1:                       HERE AGAIN IS BABA'S TEACHING

Baba says, "Nothing is hidden from Him. Humans cannot conceal anything they do from Him. If you say to somebody, “Don’t tell anyone about this,” Parama Puruśa hears you saying privately not to tell anyone. Therefore it is said that He has a separate face for each unit being, with which He sees everyone. Na antariikśe na samudramajjhe – “Neither in the sky, nor in the ocean,” nor in a cave, can you hide yourself. Nowhere in the Cosmos can you hide from Him." (Subhasita Samgraha - 21)

The Landscape of Party Politics

Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:52:28 -0400 To: am-global@earthlink.net From: dharma@eco-net... Subject: The Landscape of Party Politics Baba "Kare ja'tra' halo shuru, bhule gechi se katha'..." (699) Purport: Baba, when exactly my journey started I do not know; it is not in my mind. I have completely forgotten the day when my journey towards You started. Since many lives, by Your grace You have been attracting me-- step by step. By Your causeless compassion I am moving in that divine liila-- reducing the radius gradually and coming closer & closer to You. How much I suffered on the way and, how many thorns pierced my feet and hindered my forward movement on the path-- that I do not remember. Those memories are not in my mind. On the journey towards You by Your grace I crossed the torturous fiery blaze of the burning desert. A nd other times I got totally drenched from the pouring rains of the thunderstorms. But, no matter what the obstacle, by Your grace You always gave me the strength and perseverance to move on. Baba, by Your grace You are always bringing me close to You. So many spring seasons and their beauty have come and I got intoxicated by that attraction. And in Your longing, in Your divine attraction, You filled my heart with devotion. And by Your grace I sang Prabhat Samgiita songs and kiirtan with heartfelt yearning and longing. In this way my life has passed-- sometimes in dark moments and sometimes in effulgent ones. But through it is, by Your grace gradually I have reached close to You, under Your shelter. Baba You are so gracious. Baba, You are my everything...

== THE LANDSCAPE OF PARTY POLITICS ==

Namaskar, As the candidates in the USA make their noise and load up their political war chests for these mid-term elections, we can see how the entire field is being painted in party politics. This stands as yet another reminder how this party system fails to represent the finer aspects of humanity. In the current social milieu, the political landscape is dominated by the existence of 'oh-so-many' political parties. Each and every country is full of one party or another. That is the present reality as well as the way things work in today's crude political arena. In Prout, our stand is entirely different. Baba guides us that the party system is not at all good. Throughout His Prout philosophy Baba has exposed the defects of the party system and also provided us with the answer for what should be done instead.

EXISTENCE OF ANY POLITICAL PARTY IS HARMFUL

In political parlance, the term 'party' is just a euphemism for 'groupism' where mighty party politicians rigidly cling to their narrow interests, i.e. their own political power. Baba says, "The problem of how to remain in power is the most important issue of every political party that comes to power in an election." (PE) So political parties are not concerned with human interests or the public good. That is not their primary aim, not even close. Their raison-d'etre (reason for being) is just to retain their tight-fisted grip over the masses. Here below Baba further condemns how in the party system, politicians ruthlessly push for their own personal prestige and the agenda & stature of the party-- blatantly disregarding the welfare of the common citizens. Baba says, "It is noticeable that politicians, to further their party interests and to enhance their individual power and position, do not hesitate even to cause suffering to millions of people." (POD, point #29) Thus from top to bottom the political parties are infested with extreme selfishness and the lust for power-- completely devoid of any benevolent motive. Here are a few more of the many reasons why Baba warns us about the inherent dangers & crooked dealings of political parties. (a) In the party oriented system, due to extreme political propaganda, the common people get befooled into voting 'the party line'-- & not for the quality of the individual. In result all sorts on nonsense characters get placed into office. (b) Party leaders do not stand on their own individual merit & abilities; instead they just rely on the political muscle and reputation of the party, thus enabling greedy rascals to come into the fore. (c) As the world has witnessed, from democracies to socialist & communist regimes, all such political groupings have committed countless wrongs and inflicted untold injustices using the party system. (d) And so many more reasons are there. On and on we can go.

POLITICAL PARTIES STEAMROLL GOOD PEOPLE THE PARTY SYSTEM DEVOURS HONEST CANDIDATES

In truth, throughout the society, many good people abound who are interested in working for the well-being of the people, but in the party system such independent candidates or deserving individuals never even get the opportunity to contest elections. Instead the party just bulls their own member into the chair. Baba says, "Rich and influential people can compel other candidates, by financial inducements or intimidation, to withdraw their nomination papers." (POD, point #33) In such a dark political climate, the party system shuts down any attempt by individuals to run for office. Such independent candidates cannot compete against massive economico-political machinery of the top, ruling parties.

SEE-SAW NATURE OF CRUDE POLITICAL PARTY SYSTEM

Whether near or far, it is blatantly evident how the party system just manipulates the field of politics and stands in the way of social progress. As the political antics of the USA spread around this earth we can take a peek into how the political party system unfolds there. As we see, in that exploitative democracy of the US party system, the naive & common people have no choice but to elect the party, not person. Because in each and every local or national election the people have no practical choice but to vote either: 'Republican' or 'Democrat'. One leader is propped up by each party and by hook or by crook the party works to get that fellow into the office. And now in this mid-term election, the Tea Party has also sprung into action as a subset of the Republican party. Basically it is just a negative see-saw battle between one party and the other-- the republicans and the democrats. Truly qualified people outside the party system cannot enter onto the stage. So the party just props up and masquerades their own unseemly candidate. This we all know. In that way certain political animals come into the limelight as someone great, even though they are propped up by others, only to get yanked down on the seat of their pants when their underhanded dealings and blatant lies get exposed. Then, like a broken record turning round and round, in reaction the public gets fed up and with nowhere else to turn they blindly resort to the other political party to bring some relief. Like this the ball bounces back and forth in the famed US democracy. Each party, whether republican or democrat, looks to capitalise on the other's black spots, simultaneously keeping the political runway clear of any other candidates. Though it has to be noted the Repubicans are more devious in this way. Now Obama is in the doghouse so the Republicans are smiling wide waiting to encash on the situation. Even then they have to deal with the Tea Party. So the R's and Dem's are like two gigantic hippos and independent candidates are just like ants. The ants get easily crushed and the hippos just wrestle in the muddy waters amongst themselves. This is the dirty sea-saw battle of party politics in the US-- and around the globe the same or worse is happening in each and every party system. Never can a proper candidate reach to the chair in with the party system dominating the scene.

DEMOCRACY JUST A NAMESAKE FAKE SLOGAN OF DEMOCRACY

By all this none should still think that democracy is still the saving grace because democracies invariably get bound up in the party system. On the surface they claim to be something else but we should examine how far this is accurate or not. With their own chicanery, party leaders try to convince the electorate that democracy is run and guided by the people. Baba says, "According to the definition in vogue today, democracy is defined as the government of the people, by the people and for the people." (PNS-14) As Baba points out, 'rule of the people' is the stated slogan of the top democracies. But upon closer look we see something else going on. Because in the present world each and every democracy is overrun by the existence of political parties-- democrats, republicans etc. This we can all see. So the people-- the denizens-- never really get the opportunity to elect an individual leader to represent them, but rather get stuck with a party puppet-- a mere political tool of the ruling party etc. Baba says, "In the name of forming a democratic government, different political and communal parties throw their hats into the election ring..[ultimately] parties are installed in power which go against the interests of the people." (PNS-14) Thus the political parties just burst onto the scene and crush the hopes and aspirations of the general populace. So with the existence of the party system, there is no relief in sight-- not in any direction. Democracy is supposedly 'of the people, by the people, for the people'; but in actuality it is 'of the party, by the party, for the party'. That is the hard reality of the day.

PROUT'S STAND

In response to all this political chaos and failures of the party system Baba's Prout offers the ultimate solution. Prout's main point is to create the environment where individual candidates, not parties, abound in the political scene. And the best person-- the one carrying the banner of neo-humanism-- should be supported. Baba says, "People should cast their votes for deserving human beings-- not for the lamppost [i.e. political tool] holding the party ticket." (POD, point #27) In such an open atmosphere not choked by the party system, the people are to elect a person based on their formidable credentials and worthy qualifications. This is Baba's teaching. Plus since the party system itself is the root cause of so much socio-political angst and manipulation then according to Prout there should not be any party system. It should be totally eradicated. So Prout does not at all support the existence of any political party. And when there are no political parties, and that day is not far off, then the qualities and characteristics of the individual candidates become more visible. In that case the educated voters will be able to discern who is who and what is what. That means candidates will have to stand on their own merit-- unable to rest on the laurels of the party. Thus in our Prout system, devoid of political parties and under the watchful eye of moralists and an increasingly educated public, more and more qualified candidates will get opportunity in the political field. And the best one should be selected.

BABA'S FINAL GUIDELINE

Here again Baba issues His stern warning regarding political parties. Baba says, "You will have to propagate this mission from door to door. No political party...can bring salvation." (PNS-18) Hence just as dinosaurs disappeared from this earth, same will be the fate of these outdated political parties. And in the new era of Prout, we will see the rise of qualified candidates-- i.e. sadvipras-- to lead the people.

BABA'S BLESSING

By Baba's grace, under the banner of neo-humanism & Prout our human society will be enabled to flourish. By His grace the day is fast approaching. Baba says, "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." (PNS-17, p.30) Namaskar, Dharma Note: All are encouraged to write in with their thoughts, experiences, and insights. With our collective knowledge and understanding we will more quickly be able to usher in that grand, new era of Prout. The world is changing fast-- ready to hear our words. Looking forward to hearing your views.

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Baba says, "On imbibing cosmic ideation all kinds of ailments will be cured." (PNS-8, p.19)

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