Balanced life: the pratiika + 4 more

Baba

Balanced life: the pratiika 

Namaskar,

Baba has placed great importance on the meaning and use of our Ananda Marga pratiika. Here below is a short explanation of the pratiika and how it is related with our way of life.

1. The two, perfectly-balanced equilateral triangles in our pratiika represent the manipura cakra (i.e. 3rd cakra) and the ajina cakra (i.e. 6th cakra).
2. The manipura cakra is symbolised by the triangle pointed upward signifying service to society. This cakra gives the body energy and stamina to do action in the world.
3. The ajina cakra is symbolised by the triangle pointed downward signifying spiritual sadhana and self-realisation. The ajina cakra is the seat of the mind.
4. We should practise and represent this symmetry in our day to day life by keeping perfect balance between our meditation (sadhana) and worldly work (social service).
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Balance vs imbalance

5. Our mission is: Átmamokśárthaḿ jagaddhitáya ca. A'tmamokśárthaḿ (self-realisation) is represented by the downward pointed triangle (i.e. ajina cakra) in our pratiika; jagaddhitáya ca (selfless service) is represented by the upward pointed triangle (i.e. manipura cakra) in our pratiika.

6. Maintaining balance between these two triangles - representing spiritual practice for self-realisation & selfless service to humanity - is needed. As sadhakas, we should be in perfect balance just like our pratiika. That means we should do maximum sadhana without losing our adjustment with this world; and we should do maximum social service without forgetting our sadhana.

7. When we maintain perfect balance between our inner world (downward pointed triangle) and the outer world (upward pointed triangle) then by His grace we will achieve all-round progress (signified by the rising sun in our pratiika) and ultimately victory (signified by the swastika in our pratiika).

8. Reaching this state is not easy. Unfortunately, we often see aspirants fail to maintain proper balance in life. Most commonly, people get too caught up in their worldly work and their sadhana gets neglected. In some cases, the opposite happens. So we must constantly assess our position and strive to keep a balance between our inner and outer worlds.
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Golden rule - key to success

One very important slogan in Ananda Marga is subjective approach through objective adjustment. But some confused people have no clue about this and they follow the opposite approach. They think that in this world one should adjust with whatever society is demanding, and compromise on the dharmic rules and disciplines of Ananda Marga teachings. If one is a sadhaka and if the joint family is eating tamasik food then adjust with them by also eating tamasik food. Their motto is that you have to live in the society so do not start quarrelling with them, just adopt their way of life. This aforesaid manner is the bogus way.

Right way: subjective approach through objective adjustment

The right way and the real explanation is as follows. Subjective approach means that your entire existential approach is subjective and the Goal is Parama Purusa. So from morning to midnight and from birth to death, whatever you do - do not forget that your goal is Parama Purusa. You have been given a human body for the sole purpose of realising Him. This is the subjective approach.

With regards to objective adjustment, this was completely forgotten by Shrii Shankaracarya as his philosophy only accepts the subjective approach. They reject the existence of the objective world. Whereas in materialistic philosophies like capitalism and communism, the objective world is everything and there is no subjective approach. The ideal approach is Ananda Marga ideology. The Goal is Parama Purusa and this ideal should be kept firmly in the mind; at the same time, one should live in this world while following Sixteen Points and various dos and don’ts. One should adjust with the world as long as the march towards Parama Purusa is not hindered. That is the main thing.
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Under the excuse of objective adjustment

Those who are confused delete Parama Purusa from this equation. That is why they degenerate. They eat all kinds of tamasik items and live in a static manner, under the excuse of objective adjustment. And in result they never grow spiritually.

The concluding idea is that that subjective approach through objective adjustment means being focused on Parama Purusa, and adjusting with the world by maintaining dharmic life practices, and not rejecting the existence of the world like Hindu yogis. Rather we should recognise that this world exists and we have to live in this world. To adjust properly Baba has given all sorts of conduct rules and dharmic guidelines that need to be followed strictly.
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Opposite way or flip-flop

Unfortunately, nowadays this formula of subjective approach through objective adjustment is almost forgotten or just plain abused, especially when certain Wts preach the exact opposite. 24 hours they think about this or that project, or earning money, or doing something mundane. They think that is the main ticket. And then in the morning and evening they curtail their sadhana etc. So that is the opposite way or flip-flop. The ideal is that all the 24hrs everything is done to improve sadhana. The Goal is Parama Purusa and social service is just to serve Him. The negative way is that Parama Purusa is secondary and mundane achievements like building roads and schools is the main thing. That is the misconception prevalent nowadays. Due to this we are (a) losing our cadre and (b) incapable of doing something substantial in service to humanity.


Conclusion

It is unfortunate that this vital formula which is steering our Ananda Marga way of life is not only misunderstood, but getting turned around in reverse these days. Now is the time to cultivate the right understanding and wholly embrace the ethic that our Goal is Parama Purusa and we are not to reject the existence of the world like Shankaracarya. Rather we have to live in this world and maintain this human body. For that, we have to follow Sixteen Points, dos and don’ts, and serve the society. And always remember that the main aim of this entire life is realising Parama Purusa. So all the 24 hrs one should keep focused on Him. That is our cherished ideal; everything else is futile. For this reason we have been blessed with a human life.
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Namaskar,
at His lotus feet,
Divya’

~ In-depth study ~

"Human life is a mission"

Here the point is that we should not just wear our pratiika around the neck, but our daily life should be a proper reflection of the pratiika, i.e. perfectly balance between service to society and self-realisation. That means our life should comprehensively represent Ananda Marga ideology.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "What should a person do? Life is a mission. I have said that human life is an ideological flow. That is, human life is a mission; life itself is a mission; one’s very existence is a mission. Átmamokśárthaḿ jagaddhitáya ca – “Whatever one is to do one is to do for átmamokśa – for his or her own liberation – and for the elevation of the entire world, elevation of the entire human society.” One is to do both these things: that is, these two things are one’s mission." (1)

                         
How our pratiika is used

Here below are some of the key ways our pratiika is used in our Ananda Marga way of life:

(A) At dharmacakra, we may display the Ananda Marga pratiika.

(B) Next Baba describes the role of the pratiika when our acaryas perform diiksa (initiation).

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Initiation in Prárambhika, Sádhárańa and, in special cases, Sahaja Yoga will be done before the pratiika [emblem]." (2)

(C) When an Ananda Marga marriage is performed, then the pratiika will be given its rightful place.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The pratiika [emblem of Ananda Marga] should be placed in an elevated place in the marriage hall.” (3)

(D) During DMC when Baba was up on the stage then there would always be a pratiika on display behind Him. Still today at DMS we present Baba's photo and behind His photo is the pratiika.
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Baba's description of the pratiika

Here is Baba's explanation of the pratiika.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Your Pratiika [Emblem]: A triangle with one vertex up superimposed on another triangle with one vertex down, with the rising sun having a swastika inside. These are symbols of energy, knowledge, advancement and permanent victory, respectively." (4)

Here below is the dharmic way the publishers have explained the pratiika on the inside pages of recently printed Ananda Marga books.           

The pratiika represents in a visual way the essence of Ananda Marga ideology. The six-pointed star is composed of two equilateral triangles. The triangle pointing upward represents action, or the outward flow of energy through selfless service to humanity. The triangle pointing downward represents knowledge, the inward search for spiritual realization through meditation. The sun in the center represents advancement, all-round human progress. The goal of the aspirant's march through life is symbolized by the swastika, which means spiritual victory.
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References
1. Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 30, The Four Kinds of Service
2. Caryacarya, part 1, The Process of Initiation
3. Caryacarya, part 1, Marriage Ceremony
4. Caryacarya, part 1, "Treasures of Ananda Marga"

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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Nearest & sweetest

"(Mor), d́ákáte ásoniko krpáte ele, d́eke gechi nija man bhúláte..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3681)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, when I invoke Your name You never come. You appear only out of Your eternal compassion on me. Even then, I go on calling You, again and again, just to quench my longing. Baba, You never pay heed or give any response to high-sounding, ostentatious recitations or religious sermons in Samskrta, Hebrew, Classical Hebrew, Arabic, Pali, Greek, Old Chinese etc. You do not care about verbosity or any superficial rituals. You are only moved by the feeling of the heart. Repeating dry hymns devoid of bhakti can't melt Your core. You are drawn near by one’s sincere love.

O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, You are my nearest and sweetest. You are aware about my entire being, listening to all my thoughts, and seeing my every action. You understand all there is to know about me. When my mind is drowned in vanity, You are ever-ready to be held in my grasp, after removing the smog of my ego.

Hari, Parama Purusa, whatever chants, recitations, sadhana, asanas, bhajans, kiirtana, pranayama, puja’, dhyana, spiritual practices, or meditation I perform, it is only for getting You, and satisfying and satiating You. As You are fully aware about my foolishness and shallow bhakti, kindly saturate the deep core of my soul with the sweetness of prema. Please shower me with Your causeless grace and make my life successful.

Baba, when I was calling You did not come; but You have come now. It is Your karuna’. Your liila is unfathomable...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

When people can multi-task

The typical person has numerous aims. For example, they want to be the king, president, billionaire, film hero, sports star, musical icon etc. In that sense, the average person is multi-purpose. But at the same time living beings are unilateral. We can only do one work at one time. People talk about multi-tasking, but it is an impossibility for unit beings. The mind cannot do two works at the same time. And if one tries to multi-task, their mind will become bifurcated and ultimately degenerated, and / or they will find themselves in a terrible accident. 

Best is to do one task at one time. By cultivating that quality in sadhana humans become one with Parama Purusa. By doing sadhana and with His grace, the aspirant does become one with Parama Purusa. And then, after losing their individuality, they can work multilaterally - i.e. in all directions. Till then, do not try and do many works at one time.

Only one direction, at one time

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Microcosm is multipurposive but its flow is unilateral. On the other hand, Macrocosm is uni-purpose but its flow is multilateral. There is no end to the desires of microcosm. Sometimes it desires fame and sometimes it desires money. But it can make itself travel at one time in one direction only. His mind cannot be simultaneously engaged in a book and in a football game. While reading, if he thinks of the football game his mind is diverted from the book. Similarly, he cannot enjoy the football game if in the football game he begins to think about his books. Hence, the flow of the unit is unilateral. It travels only in one direction, at one time, whereas Macrocosm is uni-purpose but multilateral. There is only one thought of Macrocosm and that is the well-being of all. This is His one sole purpose. Yet Macrocosm is a multi-lateral flow. He does many things simultaneously. He is feeding you, creating the world, making rivers, canals and birds. Everything is being created in His mind. Hence there is much variety in His mind.” (1)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, Microcosm and Macrocosm

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Wt life: sadhana in AMPS draws ridicule

Please pay particular attention to the highlighted yellow section.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Each individual has to keep physically and mentally pure and serve the society in the best possible manner. The collective psychic momenta of all the members of society makes the collective momentum of the social order strong and powerful. Hence, as an individual, one must be able to manifest and express a powerful psychic momentum. Society must not impose any restriction on the psychic and spiritual elevation of its members, nor should it allow anyone to accumulate physical wealth to the point that it is harmful to the other members of society and leads to exploitation.” (1)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Caryacarya contains the guidelines for how an individual can best contribute his or her efforts to the collective momentum. It also provides guidelines for how the collective body shall foster each individual’s physical and psychic welfare." (1)

In His above teaching, Baba is talking about both the development of the individual and the society. The citation concludes with this key guideline highlighted in yellow.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Society must not impose any restriction on the psychic and spiritual elevation of its members." (1)

Unfortunately, this above tenet is not always followed in our AMPS society. Those who are sincere in sadhana and Sixteen Points are often ridiculed. Some Wts are especially bent on mocking and speaking sarcastically about any junior worker who is committed to their sadhana. Actually what happens is that margiis are attracted to those acaryas who do more sadhana. Seeing this, big, supervisory workers became extremely jealous. So they do everything in their power to derail that sincere Wts from the path of sadhana. They bully and mock that worker endlessly. And verily, some wts have buckled under such pressure - sadly they became completely broken. This is the very tragic state of affairs that has been in vogue since 1990. Many have suffered. How ironic is it that ours is a socio-spiritual organisation, yet if one is really sincere in their asana, conduct rules, night sadhana, spiritual practices etc they are mocked by certain top Dadas. The whole situation is shameful.

Reference:
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, Talks on Education – Excerpt A

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What happens to those puffed up in vanity

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In this world various persons occupy various exalted posts, and because of their posts they enjoy social respect and position. “But however high their rank may be, they pray to the Lord, saying, ‘O Lord, I exist by Your grace – protect me, O Lord.’” So the Lord is controlling everyone, whatever may be their post. The moment one transgresses one’s jurisdiction out of vanity or ego, one is removed from that post. Whenever one misuses or abuses one’s authority, the Lord pushes the person out, and the person falls on his knees. This is the rule. The Lord is controlling everything; He does not tolerate the abuse of power or authority by anyone. In fact, one of His names is Darpahárii [Stealer of Vanity]. He does not tolerate anyone’s darpa [vanity]. We see in practical life that people may be seated today in the most exalted position in society, but if they grossly abuse their position, they will meet with such a great fall that their bones and skin will be altogether beyond recognition.”
   "It is only when the human beings, become puffed up with vanity and misuse the power granted to them by Parama Purus'a, that He steals everything from them. Hence, He is called Darpaha'rii - the stealer of vanity...Vain people suffer a similar fate when their vanity is destroyed as the balloon faces when its air is let out. But, does Parama Purus'a snatch away everything from everyone? No, He takes away only when the unit beings try to create obstructions in the flow of His creation." (1)

Note: In His above teaching, Baba warns us about the fate of arrogant people. As we know, the ultimate antidote to vanity is developing a spiritual link in life and surrendering to the sweet will of Parama Purusa. Then, in that case, extreme arrogance and vanity will not get scope to crop up and ruin one's personae. For their welfare, Parama Purusa pulverizes their ego. He destroys and crushes their feelings of vanity. When their ego is crushed, they learn their lesson. If afterwards they are still alive they become humble and stop terrorizing others. They become proper human beings. That is why one of the names of the Lord is Darpaha'rii - destroyer of vanity.

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 4, The Intuitional Science of Tantra

== Section: Ananda Vanii ==

Peace-lovers of the universe

“Peace is the result of fight. Peace-lovers of the universe must not keep themselves away from fight.” (Ananda Vanii #18)

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 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Quality of bhaktas

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/find-out-if-true-bhakta-or-coward-3-more.html

Pet owners & their hypocrisy

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/desperate-for-love-contest-election-on.html

Racism in AMPS

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2020/09/how-to-catch-racist-wt.html

Irrational norm in society

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-majority-of-society-are-fools.html

Hormuz crisis: Prout solution decentralized production

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2026/05/hormuz-crisis-prout-solution.html

Baba’s joke about communism + 4 more

Baba

Baba’s joke about communism

Namaskar,

Baba advised some LFTs that it is very important to interweave philosophical teachings with jokes. Baba explained that if you just preach one philosophical point after another, the people will get bored. So the way to be successful in gathering a crowd for a street corner meeting is to make people laugh. Here we learn from Sadguru Baba why laughter is an important element when giving a talk or making a presentation to the public. 

Baba began, "Everybody knows the communist leaders have some favourite slogans, ‘Those who work in the factory are the owners of the factory, and those who plow the field are the owners of the land’."
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Reply of ridiculous slogan of communist

After all, if the worker in the factory is the owner of the factory and the farmer who wields the plow is the owner of the land, then the masseuse who gives the massage is the owner of the body, and the chef who prepares the food is the owner of the meal, the street-sweeper who cleans the street is the owner of the road, the doctor who operates on the patient is the owner of the patient, the plumbers and electricians who do work on the house are the owners of the house, and the dentist who checks and treats a patient's teeth is the owner of the mouth, and a mechanic who repairs a car or bike is that owner of that car or bike.

Baba is pointing out the ridiculous and hypocritical ways of communism: Working in a factory does not make one the factory owner, and plowing the field does not transfer ownership to the farmer. No right-thinking person can think like this. The overall idea is that Baba is teaching us that when giving a lecture then we should employ humour that will be easily understood by the local people.

Here it should be understood that the above slogans, which are used by communists to rouse the sentiment of the people, are actually diametrically opposite of the philosophy expressed in the Communist Manifesto which states that all the land belongs to the state. The communists use the slogan - "Those who wield the plough are the owners of the land" - in countries where the government is not communist and they want to gain the sympathy of the people; and when in a fully controlled communist country then they resort to the latter slogan of the Communist Manifesto which states that all land belongs to the state. This is their deceptive, devious, and hypocritical manner.
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Real owner

According to Prout, Parama Purusa is the ultimate Owner of everything because He created this entire universe and all are His progeny. So everyone has the God-given right to enjoy this created world and utilise it in the proper manner. All should have access to the minimum requirement for their personal care and survival. That degree of ownership all should have. Plus those with special talents and merits may get more - but only after all have minimum needs met. The gross over-accumulation and seemingly unlimited collection of wealth and property is not condoned by Prout. Thus Prout is radically different from capitalism. The unbarred over-accumulation of physical pabula while other starve is unacceptable in the Proutistic model.


Conclusion: Why humour is essential in classes & meetings 

The central idea of this entire letter is that it is very important to interweave philosophical teachings with jokes. Sadguru Baba explained that if you just preach one philosophical point after another, the people will get bored. So the way to be successful in leading any class or talk is to make people laugh through stories, jokes, humour, and engaging tales. By that way the slumber and inertia of the audience will dissipate and they will feel refreshed to listen attentively to your thoughts.

Namaskar,
at His lotus feet,
Prabha’ 

About that unforgettable LFT reporting session with Baba 

In 1988, in one of Baba's regularly held LFT reporting sessions He focused on how to conduct street corner meetings. Then, in His magnificent and charming manner, Baba presented one joke that those LFTs of  samaj & Prout could use for their street corner meetings. With a grand smile, Baba told: "If the worker in the factory is the owner of the factory, and if the farmer who wields the plough is the owner of the land, then the barber who wields the scissors is the owner of the head."
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So in that unforgettable LFT reporting session Baba, in His divine and unique manner, made the above humorous remark. Hearing Baba's dramatic delivery and colourful analogy, everyone present immediately erupted into laughter. The room was full of people giggling. Here again is Baba's marvelous joke: "If the worker in the factory is the owner of the factory, and if the farmer who wields the plow is the owner of the land, then the barber who wields the scissors is the owner of the head."

It is ludicrous to think that the barber owns the person's head whose hair he (the barber) is cutting. So that is the humorous joke Baba told to those LFTs doing pracara in a few of the areas riddled by communism.

Entire wealth of the universe is the common patrimony

Prout philosophy states, “None of the movable or immovable property of this universe belongs to any particular individual; everything is the common patrimony of all, and the Father of all is Brahma. All living beings can enjoy their rightful share of this property, like members of a joint family in the Dáyabhága system. As members of a joint family, human beings should safeguard this common property in a befitting manner and utilize it properly. They should also make proper arrangements so that everyone can enjoy it with equal rights, ensuring that all have the minimum requirements of life to enable them to live in a healthy body with a sound mind.” (1)

Prout philosophy states, “We must not forget, even for a single moment, that the entire animate world is a vast joint family. Nature has not assigned any portion of this property to any particular individual. Private ownership has been created by selfish opportunists, as the loopholes in this system provide them with ample scope for self-aggrandizement through exploitation. When the entire wealth of the universe is the common patrimony of all living beings, can the system in which some roll in luxury, while others, deprived of a morsel of food, shrivel up and starve to death bit by bit, be said to have the support of dharma?” (2)

They suck dry the vital juice of others

Prout philosophy states, “In a joint family every member is provided with adequate food, clothing, education and medical treatment, and amenities, as per their individual needs, according to the financial capacity of the entire family. If, however, any member of the family appropriates more grains, clothes, books or medicines than he or she requires, will that person not be the cause of distress to other members of the family? In such circumstances his or her actions will be certainly against dharma – certainly antisocial. Similarly, the capitalists of this modern world are anti-dharma, or antisocial, creatures. To accumulate massive wealth, they reduce others to skin and bones gnawed by hunger and force them to die of starvation; to dazzle people with the glamour of their garments, they compel others to wear rags; and to increase their own vital strength, they suck dry the vital juice of others.” (3)

Prout philosophy states, “A member of a joint family cannot be called a social being if he or she does not possess the sentiment of oneness with the other members, or if he or she does not want to accept the lofty ideal of joint rights and the principle of rationality. According to true spiritual ideology the system of private ownership cannot be accepted as absolute and final, and hence capitalism cannot be supported either.” (4) 

Are you the owner or who is the owner? 

According to Prout, Parama Purusa is the ultimate Owner of everything because He created this entire universe and all are His progeny. So everyone has the God-given right to enjoy this created world and utilise it in the proper manner. All should have access to the minimum requirement for their personal care and survival. That degree of ownership all should have. Plus those with special talents and merits may get more - but only after all have minimum needs met. The gross over-accumulation and seemingly unlimited collection of wealth and property is not condoned by Prout. Thus Prout is radically different from capitalism. The unbarred over-accumulation of physical pabula while other starve is unacceptable in the Proutistic model.
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Prout philosophy states, “Parama Puruśa [Supreme Consciousness] is my Father, Paramá Prakrti [Supreme Operative Principle] is my Mother, and the universe is my homeland. We are all citizens of this universe. The universe is the thought projection of the Macrocosmic Mind, and it is in the extroversial and introversial phases of the Cosmic imaginative flow that the creation, preservation and destruction of all entities continues. When an individual imagines an object, then that person alone, and no one else, is the owner of the object. For example, when an imaginary human being roams about in an imaginary green field, the imaginer, and not the imaginary person, is the owner of the field. The universe is the thought projection of Brahma [the Supreme Entity], so the ownership of the universe lies with the Supreme Entity, and not with His imagined beings.” (5)

References
1. Problems of the Day, Point #1
2. Problems of the Day, Point #1
3. Problems of the Day, Point #1
4. Problems of the Day, Point #1
5. Problems of the Day, Point #1

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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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Example of weak mind

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Let me give another example of what happens when one loses control over the nerve fibres. Some people are so crazy about football that they dream of the game while sleeping. What is a dream? When we think during the wakeful state our conscious mind operates and we understand that we are thinking inwardly. But when we think during the state of sleep, the conscious mind does not work and we wrongly think the objects thought of are real. So a football fan who dreams about the game while sleeping may shout, “Gooaal! Gooaal!” and start kicking left and right with his legs. Clearly, his nerve cells have lost control of the nerve fibres.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamratm - 8, Bad Habits Which Should Be Given Up

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Before sadhana

Here is the English summary of Baba’s Hindi teaching of Átmatiirtha, V24 25(H), 22 Nov 71 Purnea, Bihar.

After involving in mundane works one is generally plunged in worldly thoughts. So then if one sits in sadhana, in the mind you will think that 'Tomorrow I will go to Arariya town. Indeed I have to go in the morning. I will have to catch the first bus'. You will sit in sadhana and go on thinking like this. In this situation what should you do? Before sitting for sadhana you should do kiirtan-- either 2 min, or 5 min, or 10 min. So first one should do kiirtan. Because by doing kiirtan the mind will get elevated. After that immediately one should sit in sadhana. Then you will see that there will not be any worldly thoughts. Then sadhana will be proper...Do not worry; you have learned sadhana and I am always ready to help and serve you. (English Summary, V24 25(H), 22 Nov 71)

Note: Every sincere Ananda Margii wants to do sadhana. Yet most of the time this aforesaid problem occurs. And our Guru understands this. That is why He has graciously given such a beautiful solution-- as mentioned above. I think many may be following His divine guideline; and for those who are not, they should do so from now onwards, i.e. sing kiirtan before doing sadhana.

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Alert: TP’s gross flaws in YT book

Here is the way Tiljala Publication has published the below paragraph in the Yogic Treatments book. Pay special attention to the yellow highlighted terms.

Tiljala Publications wrote: "Taking excessive fatty and oily food and not undertaking a proportional amount of physical labour loads the human nervous system down with fat, and as a result it becomes impossible for the nerves to properly assist the heart. As a result the heart becomes weak. Fat accumulated in the nerves and blood vessels terribly hampers the blood circulation, and in order to maintain the circulation, the heart is forced to overwork. As a consequence the heart soon becomes weak." (1)

By reading the above, it is clear that the yellow highlighted terms in the above passage are incorrect. 


Corrected version

Here below are the suggested changes in bracketed bold red font to correct the blunders by Tiljala Publications.

"Taking excessive fatty and oily food and not undertaking a proportional amount of physical labour loads the human nervous system [circulatory system] down with fat, and as a result it becomes impossible for the nerves [arteries] to properly assist the heart. As a result the heart becomes weak. Fat accumulated in the nerves [arteries] and blood vessels terribly hampers the blood circulation, and in order to maintain the circulation, the heart is forced to overwork. As a consequence the heart soon becomes weak." (2)

Note: Any person, young or old, who has taken even the most basic level class in biology or human anatomy will easily realize that the way the Tiljala Publications presented this section is completely wrong. Sadguru Baba is the all-knowing Taraka Brahma, and it is our duty to ensure that His books are published with the highest accuracy and utmost integrity. Sadly, time and time again, Tiljala Publications proves that their work is flawed and clearly not up to the mark. 

References
1. Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies, Heart Disease
2. Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies, Heart Disease

== Section: Important Teaching ==

About protozoic & metazoic mind 

   Ananda Marga ideology states, “The protozoic minds are guided by instinct only. The protozoic mind is citta only, with no development of ahaḿ[tattva] or mahattattva. Ingesting food, supporting offspring – this is all done instinctively, according to their svabháva [spontaneously], the reasons being quite unknown to those creatures. The earthworm does not know that it is an earthworm. It moves instinctively, spontaneously, according to its undeveloped mind. The protozoic minds and the protozoic microcosm can be said to be the physical mind. A protozoic creature has only physical mind. The collection of protozoic minds in the human can be said to be the physical mind of the human, known as the [kámamaya kośa]. It is guided by instinct, there is no discrimination.”
   “But the metazoic mind moves with some intellect, or discrimination, as there has been some development of intellect in it. Hence the metazoic mind has control over the protozoic mind. The more the metazoic mind is developed in a creature, the more developed the creature is; that is, a metazoic structure will be more complicated. And where this complication has increased considerably, that physical structure is the human physical structure.” (1)

Note: Living cells act according to instinct because of their protozoic mind. There are many organs in the human body such as the kidneys and the liver. These organs have have a more developed mind, i.e. metazoic mind. So long as the kidneys and liver are in a greater structure like an animal or a human they will do their job. That is why doctors are able to perform kidney and liver transplants from one human body to another. So metazoic mind controls protozoic mind. And, in the human structure, both protozoic and metazoic mind comes under the domain of the unit human mind.

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Knowledge and Progress

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Which gold are sadhakas interested in

    Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Take the case of the precious metal gold. Whenever you say “gold” you refer to gold in general, the gold of the universe. To be of some practical use, the gold will have to be brought within the limitation of a certain form, such as a gold necklace, a gold bangle, or gold tiara. Women may get a certain pleasure by wearing these gold ornaments, but for the goldsmith has no practical use for them as ornaments. He is only concerned about one thing – gold. Likewise, due to the influence of the static principle, an infinite number of names and forms have emerged out of Parama Puruśa, the Singular Entity. Most people enjoy using these finite names and forms, but to practical spiritual aspirants they have no special importance. Sádhakas are only interested in the original substance and not its finite forms. Thus, their only object of ideation is Parama Puruśa. They only accept Parama Puruśa, the Singular Entity, as the goal of their lives, just as the goldsmith is only interested in the gold and not its different forms.”
   “How can one shake off the influence of static inertness? How can one get freedom from the bondages of names and forms? Just as the goldsmith uses a hammer and process of melting (in fire) to extract the real gold from the various ornaments, similarly a practical spiritual aspirant will have to break the bondages of names and forms in this expressed world through the cultivation of knowledge (which is mutative), devotion (which is sentient). By virtue of the heat of the fire of sádhaná and the strength derived from sustained intuitional practice, a sádhaka can overcome the static inertness, the apparent cause behind the quinquelemental universe. Life and the world will become effulgent with the resultant unfoldment of latent consciousness.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life, part 7, Form and Formless

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Quality of bhaktas

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/find-out-if-true-bhakta-or-coward-3-more.html

Pet owners & their hypocrisy

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/desperate-for-love-contest-election-on.html

Racism in AMPS

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2020/09/how-to-catch-racist-wt.html

Irrational norm in society

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-majority-of-society-are-fools.html

Hormuz crisis: Prout solution decentralized production

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2026/05/hormuz-crisis-prout-solution.html

Quality of bhaktas + 4 more

Baba

Quality of bhaktas

Namaskar,

When Tom saw a burglar break into and enter a neighbour’s house, then immediately Tom told his friend Harry to call the authorities. Tom thought that it was their duty to take action and stop the thief by alerting the police. But Harry was reluctant and replied, “Why bother calling the police - there is no need - God will do. It is His duty and He will take care of everything; we need not do anything.” This was Harry’s reply to the burglary of the neighbour’s house.

But some time later, Tom and Harry noticed that a thief was breaking into Harry's house. Harry saw this unfolding before his very eyes and cried out, “Call the police, that guy is trying to loot my home.” Then Tom mockingly responded, “There is no need to call the police, God will do.”
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Bhaktas fight against exploitation

In the above examples, it is evident Harry is a cowardly and hypocritical person. Harry's whole approach is based on selfishness. When a thief tries to steal from someone else then Harry pays no mind and says, "God will do." But when a thief attempts to steal from Harry, then out of his own selfishness, Harry cries out, "Call the police, a thief is robbing my home.” Such is Harry's duplicitous behaviour.

Unfortunately, in our own AMPS, when problems arise, then some cowards raise the slogan, “Baba will do - so no need to worry about those issues.” But such persons are using the phrase - “Baba will do” - to camouflage and hide their real colour. They are cowards.

Fake bhakta is coward

But, as noted above, some pseudo-sadhakas do not have the requisite bhakti to surrender to the Supreme, just they hypocritically comment, “Parama Purusa will do.” To cover up their cowardly demeanour, they say, “No need to do anything, just sit still, God will do.” For them, this phrase - “Baba will do” - is an excuse or alibi for not doing anything at all. So their approach is not based on any true spiritual realisation - rather it is antithetical to spirituality and dharma. But if a thief were to try and rob them personally, then they would immediately take action. They would not remain idle and say, “God will do.” So their approach is not based on surrender but rather selfishness.
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Guided by their neo-humanistic love, true bhaktas feel that all are part and parcel of one singular human family. So when bhaktas see unjust leaders exploiting and hurting the common people, immediately those bhaktas spring into action and oppose that wrongdoing. This is the intrinsic quality of every bhakta. As those bhaktas are ever-ensconced in the grand ideation of Parama Purusa, they will always get more strength and courage to maintain their dharmic campaign. By His grace, through their sadhana they gain greater and still greater energy, open the eyes of the common people, and wage a ceaseless fight against injustice - knocking down those exploiters and bringing welfare to all. By such qualities of courage and valour, bhaktas are easily recognisable.

True bhaktas are not goody-goodies

Here Baba again clearly differentiates between goody-goodies and the real dharmikas or bhaktas.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "We cannot call people 'good' if they cannot lead people of all walks of life towards welfare. We can call them 'goody-goodies' but not good people. Those who are truly good people will move bravely forward and provide inspiration and strength to those mute masses to fight against all kinds of obstacles, and give a clarion call to them to march ahead." (1)

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "The characteristic of good people is to fight against injustice, to firmly adhere to truth and righteousness, to protect the helpless and fight against all evil persons. Those who are merely simple and are of a meek and goody-goody nature are not good people." (2)


Conclusion

The true nature of bhaktas is to stand tall in the face of exploitation. Bhaktas will always be the first ones to awaken the common masses and point out the wrongs in society, exposing selfish exploiters. As Baba’s disciples, our duty is to wipe away all injustices from this earth and usher in that brilliant pure era of peace and vitality.
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Ananda Vanii says, "Those who can dedicate their all to the thought of the Great and the inspiration of the Supreme are verily the most heroic. Indeed, they are the virtuous, and they alone are capable of taking human history from darkness to light." (3)

Namaskar,
in Him,
Karnika’

~ In-depth study ~

When your own person is dishonest it is more dangerous

Here is an English summary of Sadguru Baba’s Hindi teaching from EGD 25 November 1978 Mumbai:

If our own person, family member, or anyone deviates from the truth or is lacking sincerity, oppose them. Do not tolerate them. It does not matter if they are our own family member. If our own person is dishonest and insincere then they are more dangerous. Why? If a snake is living outside the house in the wild it is dangerous, but if that snake enters inside the house then it is more dangerous. Therefore they [our close persons] should be opposed more strongly.

In His above guideline Baba explains that bad elements in society are dangerous, but bad elements inside your house - inside your organisation - are more dangerous. Do not tolerate them, benevolently oppose them. So they can rectify their ways and become an asset to our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha.
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Show of fake surrender in AMPS

When exploitation rears its ugly head in our AMPS, some hypocritically say, “Just remain quiet, there is no need to do anything, Baba will manage the situation and take care of everything.” This is how some pseudo and cowardly persons respond. Yet this is what is known as fake surrender or hypocrisy in prapatti vada, i.e. fake surrender theory. To hide and cover-up their cowardliness, they proclaim, “Let Baba do.” But if a criminal broke into that cowardly person's own house, then that same individual - motivated by their own selfishness - would immediately call for help. They would not sit idle and say, “God will do.” So their approach is not based on surrender but rather selfishness.

Whereas, there are some veritable sadhakas who internally realise that Parama Purusa really is doing everything and they feel this in their life all the 24hrs. So they have the right to say, “God will do.” Because with full surrender, they remain ever-ready to selflessly jump into action and use all their God given energy to do the needful and fight against exploitation, knowing that God is guiding and doing everything. This is proper surrender.
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Pseudo-saints hailed as true saviours

The below quote discusses Indian politics during the 20th century and how one person was deemed as “sage” and presented as being a great bhakta and top spiritualist, when in reality he was just a tool or agent of the exploiters. Baba has exposed this pseudo-saint etc, but in the general society he was often hailed as a true saviour and God-realised soul. Yet the reality was that he was so attached to his reputation and prestige - and so fearful of the rulers of the day - that he was terrified of speaking out against the exploiters. By this way, what it means to be a real bhakta was misconstrued by the common people.

In this following passage, Baba exposes the character of such cowardly persons who led the people astray.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "During the struggle for independence, a great blunder was committed by Mahatma Gandhi. In order to show his innocence, he said that workers and party leaders were eager to become ministers, so they pressed him for provincial autonomy. But Mahatma Gandhi neither supported it nor opposed it. He committed a great blunder. What has happened in the country after this is the result of what Mahatma Gandhi did. At that time he should have said that we can neither split the country nor disintegrate it. As a result of the communal award, the country was trifurcated into Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. This was the result of the blunder of Mahatma Gandhi, and he did it under the pressure of his party leaders." (4)

And not just Gandhi, there are many who fall in this category. Just they were stooges and puppets of those exploiters. They refused to stand up and fight against injustices and exploitation. And in result, so many horrible misdeeds ensued. Thus we can recognise who is a fake and who is a true bhakta by how they respond to exploitation and injustice in society. Do they strongly and vocally oppose those wrongs, or are they meek and quiet and act as sidekicks of those exploiters.
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References
1. Serve the Supreme by Kiirtana, May 17, 1982
2. A Few Problems Solved, Part 5 - Shrávańii Púrńimá
3. A'nanda Va'nii #22
4. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, 'The Dangers of Communalism'

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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Science of lymph: brain & testes 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “After a due supply of lymph to the brain, the extra lymph comes in contact with the testes.” (1)

Note: Sadguru Baba’s revolutionary teaching about the delivery of lymph to the brain and then to the testes is supported by modern medical science. 

(a) The brain has its own specialized version of the lymphatic system that is called the glymphatic system. In contrast, the rest of the body has the traditional lymphatic system. 

(b) The glymphatic system transports essential nutrients like fats and sugars to the parts of the brain that need them the most. 

(c) The lymphatic system circulates clear lymphatic fluids that bring the needed nutrients to the testicular cells. 

(d) The lymphatic network drains excess interstitial fluid from the testes. Proper fluid drainage maintains the ideal pressure and microenvironment required for spermatogenesis (sperm production). 

Reference
1. Idea and Ideology, “Life, Death, and Samskara”

== Section 3: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Fixed on Him

"A'ndha'r sa'gare path ha'riye jiivaner dhruvata'ra' bhulo na' re... (Prabhat Samgiita #0193)

Purport:

O’ human being, never lose sight of the polestar of life by losing the path in the dark sea. The polestar is Parama Purusa. Keep your vision fixed on Him. Don't forget the Formless One who keeps on dancing, encircling darkness from beyond the ocean of staticity. The dark ocean is avidya maya. If you search Him beyond that dark ocean of avidya maya, you will surely get a glance of that divine Entity...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

USA: small kids killing kids

  Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Today the cinema seems to be very popular with people of all ages. As a result film technology will gradually rise to ever-greater heights of technical excellence. The opportunity provided by the cinema to establish good relations with people can be very well utilized for educational purposes.”
   “Seduced by the bestial instincts hidden in the secret recesses of their minds, people surrender to base propensities. But improvements in education and the social environment can help to bring this beast under control and make it obey their commands. To achieve this the first thing people have to do is to wage war against their animal propensities, which is no easy task. So cunning exploiters, by encouraging animality, are able to bring people under their sway.”
   “The cinema industry suffers from this malady. This industry is controlled by a handful of business persons who make films according to popular taste and demand. While ordinary people naturally run after those films which in their ideas, language or visual images cater to their base propensities, such ideas, language or images instantly distort the ideals of the idealist beyond recognition. It is quite in character for purely commercial film producers to exploit these human weaknesses to their own advantage, and this is exactly what is happening.” (1)

US is top in school killings by other kids

Typically, a country experiences a lot of violence during a civil war or in a failed state. The case of the US it is very different. Even during times of peace, per capita, the greatest number of crimes occur in the US on a daily basis. Children are also not spared. This is the curse of capitalism and wealth. 

Due to violent video games and gruesome movies, even small kids in the US are becoming more cruel. See the below article. An 8-year-old boy was harshly bullied and killed by other students in the school. The solution is that there should be restrictions on the production and distribution on violent movies and video games. Just as contraband and drugs are prohibited, in the same way no one should be allowed to watch these films. At the same time, the feeling of universal fraternity should be inculcated and taught from one’s childhood. Then they will look upon the next person as their family member. All human beings are the progeny of the same Cosmic Father. Without this teaching this problem cannot be solved. 

Ohio 8-year-old boy was killed by classmates

~ Courtesy of NBC News ~

“The homicide detective, which was shared with The Associated Press, describes what he saw in the surveillance video. The detective said it appeared that the "primary agitator" hit one child in the stomach, sending him to the floor on hands and knees. The 8-year-old then approached the aggressor and tried to shake his hand but was pulled to the floor, the detective wrote.

The aggressor "appears to celebrate and rejoice in his behavior as (the boy) lay motionless. For many minutes, many students step over, point, mock, nudge, kick" the boy, the email said.” (NBC news)

Reference
1. Human Society - 1, Education

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Proper method of vaerágya

Ananda Marga ideology states, “How then in this manifested Universe, where there are multitudes of finite objects can we start a life based on Brahma? The answer is that you adopt Madhuvidyá. Instead of seeing the finite and superficial objects as finite look upon them as the finite expressions of the Infinite or the permanent. Then the attraction for Preya and love for Shreya shall all fuse into one."

"Do you love your son? It is perfectly right that you should, however, when the son dies, you will experience great pain. Is it not so? The son is Preya, a finite entity. He cannot live till eternity. He will depart and make you weep. But if you treat your son as the expression of Brahma in the form of your son, then you will never fear losing him because Brahma cannot be lost in any span of time. He is present around you in all the ten directions."

Ananda Marga ideology states, "O Human beings, in that state, no finite object can colour your mind. You will be beyond all colours or Varńátiita. Then you will be able to give proper treatment to any finite being that you may come in contact with. Give proper treatment to the expression of Brahma in the shape of your father by serving him and paying attention to his comforts. Give proper treatment to the expression of Brahma in the shape of the earth by cultivating it and increasing its fertility. If you give such proper treatment to the different objects, they will not be able to degrade your mind. This is called true Vaerágya." (1)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, The Base of Life

== Section: Comment by Subodha Sinha (Pune) ==

Re: Fake didi disobeys conduct rules

Namaskar,

I don't want to say how many Wts  to follow rules regulation of wts. Please to see the page no 105 of Yoga sadhana (Hindi) of Baba Book.

Baba tells, "munda mudaye jata rakhaye mast fire jaisa Bhaesa Khalali upar khak lagaye man jaisa ka taisa'" (not writing meaning of proverb) 

Someone puts dress of saffron, does not mean that become monk. Baba tells us to be monk inside not by dress.

Subodh Sinha

Pune

AMURT GLOBAL Vice President

Contact 0091 9970163048

- Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic: Fake didi disobeys conduct rules

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

मैंने बार बार तुम्हें यहाॅं आकर धर्म की स्थापना करने के लिये पुकारा

प्रभात संगीत 3290 दुःखे क्लेशे  कातर होये, डेके छिलुम बारे बारे ...

परिचय-

इस गीत में परमपुरुष के आगमन के समय का चित्रण किया गया है जब पूरी मानवता अपार कष्टों के जाल में फंसी हुई थी। इस बीच कुछ अच्छे लोगों ने परिस्थितियों को सम्हालने का प्रयत्न किया परंतु इन दुष्ट राक्षसी प्रवृत्तियों से वे जीत न पाये। इस कारण वे उतावले होकर परमपुरुष से तत्काल आकर, इन दानवों  से मुक्त कराने और धर्मकी स्थापना करने के लिये की प्रार्थना करने लगे। इस दिव्य सहायता के लिये करुण पुकार सुनकर परमपुरुष तारक ब्रह्म के रूप में आये और प्रचंड मनोआत्मिक स्पंदन कर सभी समस्याओं का समाधान प्रस्तुत कर दिया। यह गीत इसी प्रकार की भावना से भरे भावों से संबंधित है।

 भावार्थ -

हे परमपुरुष! मानवता की दुर्दशा देखकर मैं अपार कष्टों की अनुभूति करते हुए असहाय था । मैंने बार बार तुम्हें यहाॅं आकर धर्म की स्थापना करने के लिये पुकारा, परंतु हे प्रभु ! तुमने तो ध्यान ही नहीं दिया। तुमने मेरी पुकार क्यों नहीं सुना ?

हे परमपुरुष! अपार कष्टों से रोती विलखती मानवता जोर जोर से कराह रही थी, अन्याय ,अत्याचार और प्रताड़ना से मेरे सुनहले सपने चूर चूर हो हये, मैं भावजड़ता, जातिवाद और मतवादों को दूर कर एक मानव समाज की रचना करना चाहता था, परंतु मानव के रूपमें वे दानव चारों ओर विध्वंश  कर हाहाकार मचाये थे, सच्चे लोगों को घेरकर हतोत्साहित किया जा राहा था। तब तुमने मेरी पुकार क्यों नहीं सुना ?

हे परमपुरुष बाबा! अंततः कृपापूर्वक तुम्हारा आगमन ‘रुद्र‘ रूप में हुआ और अपने ‘विशाण‘ की हुँकार से उत्पन्न आग की लपटों ने, सभी राक्षसी बलों को राख में मिला दिया। इस धरती पर तुमने भागवद् धर्म की स्थापना की। तुमने सभी पापियों को नष्ट कर मानवता को उन दुष्ट राक्षसों के हाथों नष्ट होने से बचा लिया, और भक्ति की प्रभावी आभा को चारों ओर फैला दिया। तुमने सम्पूर्ण सृष्टि को भक्ति भाव से आप्लावित कर दिया। लोगों ने  मानव जीवन के महत्व को अनुभव किया और जाना कि ये केवल भौतिक सुखों के लिये नहीं है। तुमने सभी की आॅंखें  खोल दीं, वे समझ गये कि यह जीवन परमपुरुष के लिये है। बाबा! तुम कितने कृपालु हो , तुम सबके रक्षक हो। 

== Section 4: Links ==

Postings to Read

Pet owners & their hypocrisy

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/desperate-for-love-contest-election-on.html

Racism in AMPS

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2020/09/how-to-catch-racist-wt.html

Irrational norm in society

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-majority-of-society-are-fools.html

Hormuz crisis: Prout solution decentralized production

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2026/05/hormuz-crisis-prout-solution.html