Baba
Ways Divine Advent reveals Himself
Namaskar,
From age to age when Taraka Brahma takes advent, He has His own special way of revealing His message - all depending upon the level of the society. That is why we see that each Divine Advent has a dramatically new approach for the establishment of His mission: All unveiled in His own unique manner.
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Lord Krsna directly presented Himself to all
When Lord Krsna presented Himself on this earth then the society was in a different stage of development. The people were simple and needed to hear things in straightforward language. In that environment, Lord Krsna openly proclaimed that He is the Divine Entity - Mahasambhuti - and that He has come for a special purpose.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Krsna said in the Giita, as well as elsewhere, that all must follow the path shown by Him."
Mama vartmánu varttante manuśyáh Pártha sarvashah
"'If people resort to the path that I show they are sure to attain salvation in the end...I will liberate You'." (1)
And in another shloka Lord Krsna has proclaimed:
Paritra'n'a'ya sa'dhu'na'm'...
"'I incarnate Myself in this world from age to age for the annihilation of the wicked and the protection of the virtuous'." (2)
Lord Krsna shared these divine messages with all who were around Him. And the common people of those days accepted and embraced His call.
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Ways Baba offers a glimpse of Himself
Today's society is distinctly different - the standard is something else. This is reflected by Baba's vastly different approach from Lord Krsna's way. Rather than openly declaring His arrival in His reporting sessions, in this modern, more complicated era Baba has employed a multitude of ways and techniques for revealing Himself and putting forth His mission.
On the purely personal level, when relating intimately through His ota yoga with one particular sadhaka then Baba reveals Himself in a unique manner. Sometimes He shows Himself openly to bhaktas in the form of dreams or deep sadhana experiences. By these avenues, the sadhaka gets intuitional confirmation of His divine appearance. Or Baba might directly tell about His Cosmic Dance to one margii in PC, personal contact. And then to others Baba has discussed in the natural course of the day that He has come for some mission. Or He might raise the kundalini of one sadhaka and put them in a high state of samadhi.
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Through all these types of personal approaches and through other various ways, Baba has lovingly called bhaktas near Him and revealed the fact of His divine arrival. Otherwise, how could people know about the auspicious advent of Mahasambhuti. Without any hint or glimmer of His divine appearance then one unit being could never fathom that the Great Cosmic Entity has taken human form.
Because when we are only unit beings with limited minds and when He is the Lord of the visible and invisible worlds then how could we fathom that all of this expressed creation and unexpressed universe resides in the nucleus of His mind. Without His grace, this is far beyond our conception. Hence, accordingly, He has blessed various aspirants - i.e. Ananda Margiis - by bringing them close to Him and revealing His identity.
Flying buffaloes, camels, & flying cows
So while through His ota yoga - yoga of individual association - Baba has personally awakened the consciousness of sadhakas and revealed His divine advent to them, in reporting, His ways of communication were distinctly different. For example, when the world came to see Him during the time of dharma samiiksa, then in various reportings Baba used to tell that, 'A flying cow or a flying buffalo came and told me this news.' So rather than telling openly that He is that Omniscient, Omnipresent Entity, Baba would use humour and interesting tales to express or point out the truth.
Thus when one person in a lonely place engaged in some negative act and if that individual never told anyone about this, then to correct that person's conduct Baba would say that, 'One flying pink lizard has told me...'. And then Baba would expose that person’s wrongdoing. Surely those understanding Baba's jokes knew that there was no flying buffalo or flying lizard etc. Just this was Baba's psychological way of expressing Himself in the reportings.
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Certainly, we know Baba is the all-encompassing Witnessing Entity, and that nothing transpires in this universe without His awareness. Yet, for various reasons best known to Him, He chose not to reveal or openly proclaim in reporting who He was. Mostly likely because there were various standards of disciples and members of the society in His audience etc.
So the standard of society is different now than during the time of Lord Krsna's era. And the proof is that Baba does not reveal everything openly. Rather, He uses jokes like that of the flying buffalo, or some bird, or some crocodile etc to say what He wants to tell. Even then, His approach is not limited to this.
Bhaktas know those books are about Baba
In the philosophical realm, Baba has used the books "Nama'mi Krs'n'asundaram" and "Namah Shivaya Shantaya" as a way to project His A'nanda Ma'rga philosophy. So in the name of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna, Baba has put forth all His views. In those books, He has revealed indirectly so many philosophical and spiritual treasures.
When describing Nandan Vijaina Baba is telling about Lord Krsna's beauty and charm.
Apu'rba ta'r cokher ca'oya'....
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "His look is unique. The scent of His body is unique. His movement, coming and going, is unique...." (3)
In the above shloka, on the philosophical plane, it can be said that here Baba is talking about Lord Krsna. Yet in the practical sphere we all know that through countless demonstrations Baba has shown that He is the personification of all those divine beauties and charms. His scent is that of sweet sandalwood or flowers - and He makes others carry that scent as well. All these things He has done. So bhaktas understand that in the above shloka Baba is indirectly talking about Himself.
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And to satisfy those jinanis, He has given these books in such a way that they studied the books "Nama'mi Krs'n'asundaram" and "Namah Shivaya Shantaya" as a historical survey or philosophical discussion of Lord Krsna and Lord Shiva. However, in truth, Baba is indirectly telling about Himself and revealing all His beauties and grandeur and showing how one can get Him etc. That is why bhaktas just view those two books as the expression of Baba - Lord Shrii Shrii A'nandamurtiji.
About those shadowy figures
Plus in so many other discourses and books such as in His various short stories and Shabda Cayanika etc, Baba has revealed much about His own personal experiences and fathomless insights. In all these accounts, He regularly comes in contact with 'figures of light and shadow' who uncover all kinds of unique truths about this universe. So this is yet another way that Baba reveals His inner Self. And bhaktas can easily understand and feel this truth in their heart; but for jinanis He remains a mystery.
In Shabda Cayanika, Baba is also using this series as a way to put forth the truth about historical events and cultural phenomena that would otherwise be difficult to prove. But by using the voice of a so-called ghost or a luminous being, Baba can indirectly tell all that He wants to say. And sadhakas will get the inner truth and know how to apply that in today's world. Hence, books like Shabda Cayanika are another way of putting forth difficult to prove facts such that jinanis cannot object or argue and bhaktas understand that Baba is revealing the full veracity. One wonderful example of this is the story about Viresh Vijay in Shabda Cayanika where Baba tells about the special traits of great revolutionaries. And there are countless other wonderful depictions where Baba has beautifully revealed so many grand secrets and solved numerous historical puzzles etc.
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Conclusion
As the Parama Purusa, Baba is ever-present: He was, is, and will always be. Today and even far and forever into the future, Parama Purusa will reveal Himself to those sadhakas with sincere longing for Him. It is wrong to think this was only possible for those in the past. Sincere sadhakas will always be able to ask for His grace and get Him. The spiritual science is not under the bondage of time, space, or person. It is beyond and eternal. Parama Purusa is always with all but because of stains in their mental plate people do not realise this truth; so Baba graciously removes those stains whereby sincere sadhakas can see that He resides in their inner-most self. Anywhere, anytime one can realise Him, by His grace.
So by all these ways - and numerous other avenues - we can understand that through various means Baba is uncovering the divine truth and revealing Himself and putting forth His Ananda Marga ideology.
Namaskar,
At His lotus feet,
Ratneshvar Deva
~ In-depth study ~
Here below in His story about those watching a magic act, Baba unveils the special way for knowing all the precious secrets of that magician.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "The magician wants people to witness the display. But what will the spectators or the intelligent persons amongst the spectators who want to join the magician's party, do? They will develop love for the magician and join the party. After joining the party, each and every secret of the magic will be known to them." (4)
So by watching Him and falling in love with His Supreme Self we can get everything - all the answers. Here below Baba colourfully reveals the inner truth of this vast Cosmic expression and graciously shows us how we can attain that Supreme stance.
Ya evaeka udbhave sambhave ca'.
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The Creator of the universe is a Great Magician...All these magical expressions, magical displays, have their origin in Him. He expressed Himself in the form of so many magical displays. And it is that Magician who retains and nourishes the magically created objects; and finally those objects go back to the inner arena of that Magician." (5)
Ya etadviduramrta'ste bhavanti'.
Ananda Marga ideology states, "That intelligent spiritual aspirant who comes in close contact with the Magician by dint of his extreme love for the Magician attains immortality." (6)
References
1. Namami Krsnasundaram, Párthasárathi Krśńa and Pariprashna (Discourse 24)
2. Namami Krsnasundaram, Párthasárathi Krśńa and Pariprashna (Discourse 24)
3. Namami Krsnasundaram, Vrajagopála and Aesthetic Science (Discourse 25)
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 2, Discourse #45
5. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 2, The Supreme Magician
6. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 2, The Supreme Magician
Plagiary?
It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:
1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).
2) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way. If you want to forward this story then attach the following yellow section with the story:
“Courtesy of unknown bhakta via Ananda Marga Universal (https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/)”
This will be treated as the standard protocol.
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Mind ensconced in bliss
“Tumi esechile dhya’nete a’ma’r, karun’a’ kare a’ma’ke…” (Prabhat Samgiita #4661)
Purport:
Baba, You came in my dhyána. It was only Your divine karuna’-– compassion on me. I had no strength of bhajans, kiirtana, japa, sadhana, 16 Points, or any virtue of spiritual deeds within me. Only I longed for You with one-pointed desire. Today, You came in my meditation in Your real form. It is only due to Your grand empathy for me.
Parama Purusa, age after age, to hold You, I was busy gathering oysters on the seashore unknowingly. I uselessly spent my entire life in animal deeds, remaining oblivious of You. Sitting there on the sandy shore, I wasted my time in vain pursuits - counting the stars, night after night.
Baba, finally You appeared in my dhya’na in a loving and smiling way. Sitting face to face, looking at me, You said, “Keep in mind this eternal truth. Those bhaktas who have heard the divine flute - the omnkara dhvani - have gotten everything. All the praise, insults, sorrow, loss and gain, and misery, pain, and suffering that happens in this world never burdens their life. Living in this world, their mind remains in the spiritual plane, always ensconced in bliss.”
Baba, You came in my dhya’na, pouring infinite anandam…
Note for Prabhat Samgiita #4661
[1] Karun'a': In the first stanza, the term karuna has been used. This is when one harbours a deep sense of empathy, is pained by another's suffering, and feels, "I should help them.” For example, suppose a beggar is wallowing in misery. By seeing his wretched condition, you felt, "I should help him and remove his agony.” This heartfelt feeling is the expression of karuna'.
Similarly, suppose a bhakta is suffering and unable to progress in the physical, psychic, or spiritual realms for any reason. In such circumstances, Parama Purusa cannot bear to watch that sadhaka suffer. He feels He must rescue them immediately. With His deep empathy and mercy, Parama Purusa removes their agony, so that once again that bhakta can progress in all realms of life. This entire liila is called His karun'a'.
Difference Between Krpa' & Karun'a'
In the case of karun'a', Parama Purusa is moved by a bhakta's suffering and comes forward to save that bhakta. Whereas with krpa' (grace), the bhakta is not suffering but even then Parama Purusa is bestowing His blessing.
It is just like if a beggar is sick and suffering half-naked in the freezing cold. If with great empathy a passerby selflessly helps that beggar without expecting anything in return, that is karuna’. Because the passerby is moved and motivated into action by seeing the beggar's suffering. In contrast, if a student is not sick, and that person just wishes to give the student a gift, then that is krpa’.
When out of empathy Parama Purusa lovingly comes to the aid of the suffering bhakta to relieve them of their spiritual strife, that is the karuna of Parama Purusa; and, if that same bhakta is not suffering in the spiritual realm, yet Baba still bestows His blessing to enhance their bhakti, that is His krpa’ on the bhakta.
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Value every language
Prout philosophy states, “”For the all-round welfare and development of human beings, society needs to follow some fundamental socio-political principles. Without the firm foundation of such principles, disunity, injustice and exploitation will flourish. To avoid this and to safeguard the interests of all people, the leaders of society must ensure that cardinal socio-political principles are strictly followed. Otherwise, individual and collective progress can never be achieved.”
"There are three cardinal socio-political principles which should never be violated…..Thirdly, no mother tongue should be suppressed."
“Thirdly, no mother tongue should be suppressed. If a mother tongue is suppressed, the consequences are most dangerous. Take the example of Pakistan. When Pakistan was formed, Urdu was declared the national language. But the actual language position of undivided Pakistan – that is, East Pakistan and West Pakistan – was that 60% of the population spoke Bengali and 40% spoke Hindi, Baluchi, Punjabi or Urdu. When Urdu was declared the national language, East Pakistan revolted and this led to the division of Pakistan. There was a famous song at the time.” (1)
Note: In this above teaching only the third socio-political principle has been addressed - the first two are: Not retrenched from their jobs and not forcibly converted to another religion.
Here it should be understood that the term retrenchment means losing one's job. The worker has been dismissed, fired, or let go whereby they no longer have a job. The term retrenchment is commonly used in Australia and South Africa. People from other regions may not be familiar with this usage of the term.
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 16, Three Cardinal Socio-Political Principles
== Section: Ananda Vanii ==
Mind and soul will be radiant with joy
“Human history today has reached such a transitional phase that universal humanity, forgetting all spatial, temporal and personal differences, shall have to move, hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder towards the new dawn with rapid steps. Humanity must respond to this call. With the reddish glow of the dawn, the collective body, mind and soul will be radiant with joy. And that alone will be the real progress of universal humanity, the firm establishment of unified humanism.” (Ananda Vanii #61)
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.
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Lower grade of bhaktas
In various discourses Baba differentiates between bhaktas and devotees. In brief, bhaktas are only those who have love for God, who love Parama Purus'a. There is no other use or meaning of the term 'bhakta'. Whereas people can be devoted to all sorts of things etc. A wife may be devoted to her husband. Various pets may be very devoted to their master. So like this one who is devoted has various insinuations and meanings whereas the use of the term bhakta is very specific and pointed.
Baba says, "'Well, we've grown quite old. Having reached such a ripe old age, if we eat without doing some kind of ritualistic worship, people will speak ill of us and criticize us. So we'd better follow the ritualistic formalities by chanting a few mantras'. This category of bhakta is called `sattvika bhakta.' They don't ask for any material thing no doubt, but they ask for liberation as they have reached the last stage of life. Parama Purusa may or may not grant liberation to these bhaktas. One thing which is sure is that they won't attain Him because they want liberation, but not Parama Purusa [moksa] Himself." (1)
Note: A great bhakta wants only Parama Purusa, not anything else.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4, “Ye Yathá Máḿ Prapadyante”
== Section 3: Links ==
