Human history & upcoming festival + 4 more

Baba

Human history & upcoming festival

Namaskar,

Since prehistoric times, the human race has had an arduous and long journey up to this present era. Verily, it was long ago that humans first came onto this earth.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Human beings were born onto this earth about one million years ago." (1)

Yet those early humans were quite undeveloped in their ways. Due to so many hardships and the struggle for survival, those early humans could not advance.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In prehistoric times people were no better than animals. There was no difference between primitive humans living in caves and ape-men and proto-apes living in caves." (2)

So for tens and even hundreds of thousands of years, humans were just wallowing in animalistic ways, unable to develop mentally or live in a remotely civilised way.


First signs of progress

Considering that humans came on this earth so very long ago, it was only relatively recently that they could progress.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Humanity’s journey on the path of civilization started only 15,000 years ago. This can be inferred from the fact that human beings began evolving language about this time." (3)

So it was around 15,000 years ago, that those few early rishis and munis first propounded the vedas and began asking existential questions such as, “Who am I”, “From where have I come”, and “What is the goal of life.” Thus began the human quest for truth and divine realisation.
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Advent of two Mahasambhutis

However, it would still take thousands of more years for the general society to also begin its advancement.

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "A full-fledged civilization, with the four symbols of advancement – agriculture, the wheel, dress and script – started only about 7000 years ago. Human beings had grasped the rudimentals of these four inventions by this time. Pictorial letters were invented less than 7000 years ago, and philosophy was discovered about 4000 years ago." (4)

Thus it was only 7000 years ago with the advent of Lord Shiva that human beings could live in a more organised and civilised way. It needed the advent of a Mahasambhuti to pull human beings up to this respectable level where they could formulate the basis of a civilised society. And that progress continued for some time but then stalled. At that point, 3500 years later, the next Mahasambhuti took advent on this earth. With Shrii Krsna's advent, humans progressed in many ways, including how to make a more personal link with God. But even then the progress was slow as it took humanity hundreds and thousands of years to realise Sri Krsna's teachings. Not until the birth of great bhaktas like Mirabai and Caetanya Mahaprabhu could people get a glimpse of Krnsa's intimate guidelines - and even then many of His teachings were lost. And in due course once again the society fell into stagnancy.
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Baba's divine advent & Shravanii Purnima

And that stagnancy and depravity became worse and worse up until the 20th century. Materialism, communism, atheism, and religious dogmas covered the earth. There was no light in any direction, and even the good people could not find the way to pull society forward. In that desperate and bleak circumstance, where people were sunk in gloom, ignorance, and suffering, there was a dire need for the advent of a Great Personality.

So although the organisation Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha was not formed until 1955, the great ideological and bhakti-filled mission of Ananda Marga formally began years earlier in 1939 with the first initiation on Shravanii Purnima.


Humanity has new pathway

Hence the day of Shravanii Purnima bears great significance because it is this very initiation into Ananda Marga sadhana that marks the beginning of a new era for humanity.

Ananda Vanii says, "...The light of sa'dhana' shall dispel the thick darkness, notwithstanding the night of the pangs of humanity. Sunshine is destined in human life." (5)

So on Shravanii Purnima (1939), Baba graced humanity by founding His ideological mission and beginning the bhakti-inspired practice of Ananda Marga sadhana. We can say this day truly marks the inception of Ananda Marga. And each year we observe this special occasion as one of our Ananda Marga festivals. And it is not just a festival of Ananda Marga, it is a day that bears significance to all. Because Baba's teachings are for everyone-- the entire humanity. None will be left behind; all will be served and respected; and all will be given the opportunity and scope to advance on the path of spirituality.
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By His divine advent and with the teaching of sadhana, Baba has given a pathway for all to progress onward and establish themselves in the highest glory and drift in His bliss.


Present & future vanguards of society

Thus Shravanii Purnima is the occasion that celebrates how the Lord has come with a mission and showed the path to all. And since 1939, those who have come onto the path of Ananda Marga sadhana and taught that dharma to others, they are the veritable vanguards of the society. They are the venerable ones. And those who are now following the ideological mission and bhakti-based practices of Ananda Marga today will one day be venerated by others. Baba has given the pathway, and those humans who share that with others and watch over society's progress are the true vanguards.


Sadguru's blessing

We are fortunate to have come on the path of Ananda Marga. It is this very path that will lead true sadhakas and the entire humanity to the apex of our human existence - life divine. And it is this very path which began on Shravanii Purnima day in 1939. As the festival of this day is again upon us, may we all experience His bliss and blessing on this most momentous and memorable occasion and share that love with one and all.

In Him,
Satyadrasta’

In 1939, the Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji began the holy mission of Ananda Marga. And it is this dharmic mission that will lead the entire humanity to unparalleled glory.
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First spiritual initiation

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "At the transitional point, human beings become confused: they lose the ability to discriminate between dharma and adharma, what they should and what they should not do. At that moment, the advent of a great personality becomes an imperative necessity... to teach people what dharma is and what adharma is, what to do and what not to do, and which path would bring the highest fulfilment in their lives. He arrived at the right time, the transitional period in history." (6)

Baba blessed us by taking advent and manifested Himself in 1921, this divine truth we all know. And it was only a short 18 years later, on the day of Shravanii Purnima in 1939, that He began the great mission of Ananda Marga by initiating His first disciple into Ananda Marga sadhana. It was His grace.

Baba says, "This is Shra'van'ii Purnima. It is an important day....That was the first spiritual initiation I ever imparted to anyone. And that same day, Shra'van'ii Purnima, has again returned." (7)


O’ followers of Ananda Marga

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Yours should be a glorious march towards the Supreme Goal, and you should remember that you are not to pause a moment during this movement. The entire human society is anxiously waiting for you, for your service. You will have to shoulder a great responsibility for this suffering humanity. You know that humanity is bleeding, and you will have to save it. You should remember that if you do not help humanity, who else will come and shoulder the responsibility? It is you, you are to do everything. You are the torch bearers of human civilization. You are the pioneers of the human march, you are the vanguards of the new civilization." (8)

Sadguru Baba says, "Oh! the followers of Ananda Marga, march along the path of satya and awaken the satya hidden in you. Develop the cosmic consciousness that is latent in you. In the same manner as Bhagiratha through his sagacious powers summoned the holy currents of the Gangottarii through the dark mountain-chasms. Through those currents of satya, enliven your society and carry it along on the path of the infinite ocean of inseparable souls which are awakening on the road to the Supreme Union – the holy confluence of the sea. When this is attained, there will be no mean wanderings or the externalized struggle for existence. There will be one Universal “You” who will forget is own self in the serenity of the serene, the serene, the exaltation of Consciousness and the holy touch of the supremely blessed." (9)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, The Psycho-Spiritual Evolution of Humans
2. Namami Krsnasundaram, Vraja Krśńa and Párthasárathi Krśńa – 2 (Discourse 2)
3. A Few Problems Solved - 9, Geology and Human Civilization
4. A Few Problems Solved - 9, Geology and Human Civilization
5. A'nanda Va'nii #39
6. Namami Krsnasundaram, Disc: 16
7. A Few Problems Solved - 5, 'Shravanii Purnima' Discourse
8. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, The Glorious March
9. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, The Form of Sádhana

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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 ==

Longing of my heart

Note: Only those who sincerely practice the higher lessons of sahaja yoga meditation can understand this song in the depths of their heart.
 
"Prabhu tomár liilár chale, keno rákho more bhúliye…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0354)

Purport:

My Parama Purusa, with the magical display of avidya maya, You make me captivated with this world. I remain engrossed in mundane affairs and oblivious about You, most of the time. With Your divine play of hide and seek, You are keeping me forgetful about You. O’ Supreme Entity why You do like this. I have seen so much of Your liila, but now I want the Liila-Personified Parama Purusa. Baba, please do not keep me engrossed in material objects.

Magnificent Entity, my heart longs to have You and roll under Your pinkish feet - and surrender everything at Your altar. My whole existence is dedicated to You. I want to fulfil all Your orders. Utilise me as a machine in Your hand and use it the way You like. Make me Your medium to always do things the way You wish. Baba, my whole being is at Your disposal. 

Baba, the days are coming and going, yet my time has been wasted in the merriment of eating, drinking, and sleeping. My life could not be utilised in proper work: sadhana and kiirtan. I could not do spiritual practices or perform social service in the real sense. Just my life is going on in vain, in an invisible way. Now please save me from this predicament.

Parama Purusa, please do not play Your liila with me by keeping Yourself distant anymore, kindly bless me...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Defining dogma

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “What is dogma? Dogma is also an idea, but there is rigidity of the boundary line. Dogma will not allow you to go beyond the periphery of that boundary line. That is, dogma goes against the fundamental spirit of the human mind.” (1)

Note: Any idea which has a boundary around it is a dogma. In that case, one is not allowed to debate this idea in an open and free manner. Rather, any and all debates are contrived or forbidden. For instance, if one religious leader says that the first Sunday of every month one must touch the dog’s tail to get virtue for heaven, then that becomes the rule for that religion. And no one can question it. Here is another example. A few years ago a discussion was going on about MPD. In trying to defend the existence of mahaprayan, Dada K responded that this is beyond logic and reasoning. By this way, unknowingly he accepted that MPD is a dogma.

Reference:
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, Beware of Dogma

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Weakness of democracy

INDIA — During Rahul Gandhi’s political speech at a recent rally, a congressman was distributing money to rented citizens (i.e. voters) and flag bearers. Sadly, these simple folk do not understand the value of their vote; and, instead, they are selling their franchise for 100RS. In that case, who can think that this type of democratic election will be fruitful. Rather, it is wrought with purchased voters. Indeed there was a rally where those political operatives were actually handing out rupee notes to the voters.

In His below teaching, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - the Propounder of Prout philosophy - warns us about the terrible weakness of democracy: the common people are not adequately educated or aware about the issues to properly participate in the democratic process. This is exemplified by the above scene. 

Prout philosophy states, “Democracy is defined as “government of the people, by the people and for the people.” But in fact it is the rule of the majority. Hence democracy means “mobocracy” because the government in a democratic structure is guided by mob psychology. The majority of the society are fools; wise people are always in a minority. Thus, finally democracy is nothing but “foolocracy”.” (1)

Here below is a link to the video of the rally where those political operatives are handing out rupee notes to the voters. 

https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/08/parrot-meditation-3-more.html

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 5, Discourses on Prout, Point #5

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Jinanis: no end of their justification

Here is an English summary of Baba’s Hindi teaching:

There is one defect in jinanis. Two jinanis cannot agree on any point. Among them, many jinanis believe that agreeing means accepting one’s defeat. Indeed there are some godly qualities in jinanis. Such as they can speak in flowery language. Or that with their grandiloquence they can prove day as night, and night as day. If in daytime one jinani tells to anyone that it is night, or if during the night they tell that it is day, and if the next person does not accept what the jinani is telling, then the jinani will use the their logic and reasoning to prove that person as a top-grade fool. And he (the jinani) will make it look like the next person could not understand this one simple thing. Because of this in the scriptures is it said, ‘Mathitva…’ Meaning: if an unfathomable amount of milk is turned into butter and whey, then jinanis argue and quarrel about the whey and in so doing the butter gets rotten and destroyed. (1)

Reference
1. Summary of Varna Victira (H), p. 49-50

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

हे परमपुरुष! जिन्हें  तुम प्रेम करते हो वे  छिपे  क्यों रहना चाहते  हैं

प्रभात संगीत 3333 तुमि जाके भालो बासो से केनो आराले ठाके....

भावार्थ

हे परमपुरुष! एक बात मेरी समझ में नहीं आती, कृपा कर बताओ तो सही कि जिन्हें  तुम प्रेम करते हो वे  छिपे  क्यों रहना चाहते  हैं , वे  नाम और यश  क्यों नहीं चाहते ? वे  किसी प्रकार से भी अपनी  तारीफ़ किया जाना  क्यों नहीं पसंद करते ? यदि कोई उनकी प्रशंसा  करता भी है तो वे उस पर ध्यान न देकर केवल मुस्कुरा देते हैं। तुम्हारी कृपा से वे जानते हैं कि मनुष्यों के पास घमंड करने  के लिये कुछ नहीं है सभी कुछ तो परमपुरुष की ओर से ही आता है अर्थात् प्राप्त होता है। इस प्रकार  के भक्त सोचते हैं कि वे जो कुछ करते हैं वह परमपुरुष की इच्छा से ही करते हैं इसलिये किसी चीज को वे  क्यों मांगें ? वे ऐसा क्यों करते हैं?

हे दिव्य सत्ता! तुम दूसरों को अर्थात् जो भक्त नहीं भी हैं, उनको धन और ताकत देते हो , उन्हें  भौतिक जगत की  अपार शक्तियाॅं , धन और सौभाग्य प्रदान करते हो | और भक्तों के लिये इसका बिल्कुल उल्टा ही करते हो। तुम भक्तों के सभी पाप आदि  छीनकर उनका मन भक्ति के आनन्द से भर देते हो! बताओ , तुम ऐसा  क्यों करते हो?

हे परमपुरुष बाबा! आठ प्रकार की सिद्धियाॅं, जो लोग पा लेते हैं  वे उनकी बुद्धि और निर्णय करने क्षमता अर्थात  विवेक हर लेती हैं।  इस प्रकार के लोग इन शक्तियों का दुरुपयोग कर  अपनी तारीफ़  पाने की लालसा में  या बहुत बड़े योगी कहलाने और पूजे जाने की इच्छा से  सीधे सादे लोगों को बड़ा ही  नुकसान पहुंचाते हैं। ऐंसे लोगों का अहंकर जल्दी ही धुएं में उड़ जाता है, अपनी सूझ बूझ खोकर पतन के गहरे गड्डे  में जा गिरते हैं। वे वह करते हैं जो  नहीं करना चाहिये इसलिए  प्रकृति के प्रवाह के विपरीत अर्थात ऋणात्मक प्रतिसंचर में पड़ कर पत्थर (जड़ पदार्थ) बन जाते हैं। हे प्रभु! इन दिव्य शक्तियों का उचित उपयोग केवल तुम ही करते हो और तुम्हारी कृपा से तुम्हारे भक्त तुम्हें पाकर दिव्य आनन्द में हर  क्षण मग्न रहते है। उनका मन दिव्य संसार में ही लीन रहता है और उनकी सभी इच्छायें पूरी होकर तृप्त हो जाती हैं। उनके लिये सुख और दुख में कोई अन्तर नहीं रह जाता । वे हमेशा  वृन्दावन में रहते हैं अर्थात् परमपुरुष के आनन्द में ही  डूबे रहते हैं। वे तुम्हारी  लीलानन्द अवस्था में दिव्य आनन्द और नित्यानन्दअवस्था में तुम्हारा आशीष  पाते रहते हैं। वे तुम्हारी कृपा सें तुम ही  में मिलकर अपना जीवन सफल कर लेते हैं।

हे परम पुरुष बाबा! भक्तगण अपनी प्रतिष्ठा और यशकीर्ति के लिये क्यों नहीं भटका करते ? (4)

टिप्पणी- 0 - भक्तगण परमपुरुष से उनके अलावा कुछ नहीं माॅंगते। साधारण लोग उनसे नाम ,यश , कीर्ति, धन वैभव और शक्ति माॅंगते हैं। यही कारण है कि बाबा उनकी वही इच्छायें पूरी कर देते हैं।
१-विवेक-  श्रेय अर्थात् पुण्य और प्रेय अर्थात् पाप कर्म के बीच निर्णय लेने की क्षमता को विवेक कहते हैं।

२-बृन्दावन- यह भौतिक जगत का बृन्दावन नामक स्थान नहीं है वरन् भक्त के हृदय का बृन्दावन है जहाॅं भक्त और भगवान दोनों ही रहते हैं और लुका छिपी का खेल खेलते हैं। जब कभी वह आकर्षित करते हैं तो भक्त उनकी ओर दौड़ता है और फिर अनुभव करता है कि वह तो मेरे पास में ही हैं। इसीलिये कहा गया है कि ‘‘बृन्दावनम् परित्यज्य पदेकम न गच्छाामि,‘‘ अर्थात् बृन्दावन को छोड़कर मै एक पद भी अन्यत्र नहीं जाता हॅूू।

३-लीलानन्द और नित्यानन्द- जब कोई साधक ब्रह्म की संचर और प्रतिसंचर धाराओं में आपने को इतना तल्लीन कर लेता है कि वह उनके इस द्रश्य  प्रपंच में उन्हीं का भाव लेकर आनन्दित होने लगता है तो इसे लीलानन्द भाव कहते हैं। इस भाव से स्पंदित होकर वह कभी नाचता है कभी गाता है कभी रोता है । परंतु नित्यानन्द भाव में केवल पुरुषेत्तम ही रहते हैं अतः लीलाभाव में प्रदर्शित  होने वाले अनेक स्पंदनों और रुपों का उन्हीं में विलय हो जाता है और अविचल दिव्यानन्द की अनुभूति होती है इसे नित्यानन्द भाव कहते हैं।

References:
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, The Five Kinds of Conscience (Viveka)
2. Namami Krsnasundaram, Disc: 27
3. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 8, Sadhana

== Section : Important Teaching ==

What about suffixing family name

Baba says, "Casteism is a burden on the Hindu society. All the year round they preach casteism but on the polling days they decry it. This is wholly undesirable. It is better to avoid all titles. Titles signify the caste. If casteism is to be wiped out, it is incumbent to discard the titles. It is commendable if everyone adopts uniformity on title – Deva. Persons using a particular word more often will influence their minds with the meaning of that word. People are reluctant to use the word dása because this word signifies slavery. Whenever the so-called low caste people catch an opportunity, they declare themselves as belonging to the so-called elevated caste, etc. It is an ideal to become deva and for this reason Deva title should be adopted." (1)

Baba says, "Titles of the present society have undergone considerable changes during the past fifty years, the cause being that everyone aspires to pertain to an elevated caste. The so-called Shúdras also use the sacred thread. This is only an effort towards the concealment of one’s identity. By this means, they conceal only their disregarded status. This is to be regretted. It is consequent on social debility that they harbour the desire for changes in their situations. It is out and out purposeless to convene All-India Conferences or particular castes. All of them desire to assert and establish their rights. This is simply misuses of energy and money." (1)

Baba says, "The consent of those embraced must be sought for before renaming them in Saḿskrta. Language has got nothing to do with religion and as such, there is no reason for anybody depreciating the use of Saḿskrta. In this connection it may be added that the great emperor Aurangzeb used the term sudhárasa (juice of nectar) for mango (original Saḿskrta term for mango is ámra) and saddharma for Islam." (1)

So many areas of the globe are affected by caste, race, and communal feeling. Here above Baba gives the perfect antidote and solution to such narrow-minded and harmful thinking.

Reference
1. Tattvika Diipika, 5th part, Ánanda Púrńimá 1957

== Section 3: Links ==

Shravanii Purnima: 28 Aug 2026

#3: Festival of first initiation

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-ananda-marga-started.html

#2: Festival: special AM history

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/shravanii-purnima-repentance.html

#1: Upcoming Shravanii Purnima

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/our-auspicious-day.html

Raksha bandhan dogma 28 Aug 2026

Raksha bandhan undermines female autonomy

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/08/amps-female-militias-condemn-raksha.html

Postings to Read

Important to avoid this comparison

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/12/wrong-comparison.html

Mahaprayan of Prof Ravi Batra

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2026/08/mahaprayan-of-prof-ravi-batra.html

Story: how Baba rectified Wt

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/11/baba-story-hurting-animal-3-more.html

Parents choose the name

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/08/important-things-about-baby-naming-3.html

Raksha bandhan undermines female autonomy + 4 more

Baba

Raksha bandhan undermines female autonomy

Note: This year the raksha bandhana dogma is on Fri, 28 Aug 2026. 

Namaskar,

Sadguru Baba has granted women equal status, and He wants women to stand up for themselves and not seek shelter behind their male counterparts. In our AMPS, the women’s branch of VSS - i.e. GV (Girls Volunteers) - is proof of this. The duty of GV is to provide security to all females so those women need not depend upon males for protection. To ensure women stand independently, Baba has created numerous complementary departments solely for females including the wing, WWD.
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Indoctrination into subservience

In the below image, the girl is getting indoctrinated into this dogmatic annual ritual of raksha bandhan where it is taught that girls cannot stand on their own feet for their security and safety. They have to depend upon males. It is taught that women are like creeper plants that cannot stand on their own and have to depend upon others. Since their infancy this dogma is imposed whereby females accept their lowly status in society by participating in this below ritual of tying thread around the protector's wrist. The girl is making a bond with the male to protect her over the course of her entire life. That is the symbolism of females tying the thread. Ananda Marga opposes this gross dogma. To destroy such types of dogma Baba has created a girls paramilitary organisation in every branch of AMPS.

So in the below photo the girl is surrendering to the boy and taking shelter in him as her protectorate. That is the significance and symbolism of tying a rakhi on the boy's wrist. For the rest of her life, that boy will be her guardian, signifying that that girl is incapable of defending herself. This is a negative and dogmatic tradition that wholly undermines the status and dignity of women and relegates them as being subservient to men. That is why as Ananda Margiis we wholly oppose the raksha banda ritual that occurs in India around this time of year. It is absolutely shocking that some of our very own participate in this degrading tradition. 
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Women’s militia is against RB dogma

In AMPS, all the militia branches related with males have a corresponding women’s militia as well - Prout, samaj, VSS etc. They all have their own women’s militia. For example, not only VSS but Prout also has a women’s militia, known as ‘Va’hinii’. So the female counterparts of each of these departments are not depending on males to protect them. Whereas those following the raksha bandhan dogma are going against the basic tenets of Ananda Marga. Due to their emotional nature, females are willingly getting exploited. In their naivete, they even feel proud to remain subservient. This is the pathetic condition across the Indian continent and anywhere else where this dogma is followed.

Those who naively and proudly declare that, “We follow raksha bandhan”, have no clue that what they are doing is against Baba’s fundamental teachings. If they use their rational brain they will be shocked and horrified by the blunder they’ve been committing all these years. This ritual of raksha bandhan enforces the dogma of female inferiority and subjugation which devilish vipras started in the ages of old. Due to their emotional nature, women willingly surrendered to those exploitative vipras. And the nastiness does not end here. Those males encouraging this are making their daughters and granddaughters cowards by injecting the inferiority complex that women are always dependent upon males. Such males are not worthy to raise and nurture girls. Under their care, girls will be cowards. Those girls will grow up thinking of themselves as being lowly and weak. This is the subtle message that is delivered year after year that, “You are inferior and you need the protection of males.” The whole thing is most unfortunate and pathetic.
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Life of humiliation & insult = inert mind

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “This psychology has prevailed in India for a long time. A so-called low caste man will refuse to give you a tumbler of water out of fear because the feeling of inferiority built up over hundreds of years has been injected into his mind. For centuries so-called low caste people have lived a life of humiliation and insult, and consequently their minds have become inert. Tragically, they accept this condition as the result of their fate. Oppression occurs when you are opposed and punished for what you have done or for what you want to do, and as a result your desire to do something worthwhile dies forever. In Saḿskrta this is called “damana”.” (1)

The mentality Baba describes in His above teaching is also indicative of those so-called lower caste people who feel happy sitting on the ground. They will not sit in a chair next to you. Rather they prefer to sit on the ground and see you sitting in a chair. And if you bring them a chair to sit on they will feel horrified. To remove this deep complex all kinds of teachings and therapy are needed. The reason being their mind is completely repressed / oppressed. Their psyche has been moulded in that manner and the same can be said of Indian females suffering from the raksha bandhan dogma. If you ask them why they are doing this they will reply, “It is fine, I like doing this - I enjoy surrendering to males.” This mentality is also indicative of a terrible state of repression / oppression. They became completely habituated to that oppressed state. That is what Baba is describing in His above teaching.
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Conclusion

Now is the time to bring this notion into our collective consciousness and ensure no one in AMPS gives an ounce of support to raksha bandhan dogma. Doing so means contributing to the exploitation of women and going against the teachings of Sadguru Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.

By participating in rakhi, year after year, innocent females are cementing the idea in their mind that they are unable to stand up for themselves. Females are surrendering to male superiority and this begins at a very young age. This raksha bandhan ritual is the epitome of pseudo-culture - it is wholly irrational, illogical, and debilitating to women.

In Him,
Liila Sharma

~ In-depth study ~

AMPS female militia condemns raksha bandhan: This means that AMPS has many female militias, and that females have the capacity to protect themselves, but raksha bandhan dogma goes directly against this tenet and portrays females as weak, powerless, and wholly dependent upon males for their security. Thus AMPS female militias are dharmic, and we condemn this raksha bandhan dogma; they cannot coexist.
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Analogy of harijan & so-called upper-caste

A so-called brahmin may say that the so-called harijans (the so-called lowest caste) enjoy sitting on the earthen floor - they are not harmed by it. They like it. But if you ask that same so-called brahmin to give his chair to those so-called harijans, while he (the so-called brahmin) sits on the floor beneath those harijans, he will be horrified by such a suggestion. Ananda Marga ideology has been given to eradicate the dogma of male dominance and female inferiority complex.

So a certain man may say, "Look, those women enjoy doing rakhi every year and gaining a male protector, so what is wrong", then the response is to tell that man to also tie a rakhi on any woman. He will be shocked at the mere suggestion of it. It is when we consider ourselves to be in that same position that we can begin to understand the sheer humiliation, degradation, and disempowerment associated with the dogma of raksha bandhan.
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Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, Suppression, Repression and Oppression

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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 ==

Universal call

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Today human beings, to whatever country they may belong, should, on the one side, propagate an anti-exploitation sentiment (exploitation does not mean exploitation in the economic sphere only, it includes all sorts of exploitation), and form strong nations in their respective countries; and, on the other side, preach the theory of one spiritual inheritance – that every living being is the child of the Supreme Entity, and that all the people of all nations belong to the same family. This will have to be explained to all, that there will be clash among different nations as long as national feelings exist. People may talk of disarmament, but military preparation will go on underground. And if people dedicate themselves to the welfare of the entire human race, their respective nations will also be benefited indirectly because their nations are not outside the universe! Along with the theory of spiritual inheritance, one Cosmic ideology will have to be propagated too, and that ideology is that one Supreme Entity – the Cosmic Entity – is the goal of all living beings. This spiritual sentiment will keep human beings united for all time to come. No other theory can save the human race.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 5, To The Patriots

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Unique understanding of poverty

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In a harmonious social order no one will run after fame or wealth like a mad dog. A congenial external environment will assist them in achieving mental balance, and people’s psychic poverty will also gradually decrease.”

Sa tu bhavati daridra yasya áshá vishálá;
Manasi ca parituśt́e ko’rthaván kodaridrah.

[Those who have many desires are poor.
When the mind is contented, who is rich and who is poor?] (1)

Note: In this era those with money are looked upon as being rich but according to Ananda Marga philosophy this is not the case. One might have billions of dollars and still be poor. And how can those with nothing be rich? Because rich and poor are of the mind. Regardless of how much wealth you have, if you think you need more then you are poor. And if the mind is satisfied but on the material plane you have nothing, even then you are rich.  

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, The Evolution of Society

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Daughters have right to paternal property

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Sons and daughters will inherit in equal shares the movable and/or immovable property of their parents. The daughter will enjoy the immovable property during her lifetime, but will not have the right to transfer it to others. The property will revert to her father’s family after her death.” (1)

#1: The AM system of inheritance follows the patrilineal order wherein the father's land is passed down to his sons. That is the baseline. 

#2: At the same time, the AM system of inheritance makes the very unique stipulation that as long as the daughter is alive she has her given right to access her father's property. This is very important. For instance, suppose the daughter is married with children and living with her husband's extended family, and then suddenly her husband undergoes an untimely death, and she is widowed and the children are fatherless. In turn, the husband's family may no longer welcome her on their land etc. In that case, given the AM system, the daughter has every right to go back with her children to her father's property where she will have access to her fair share. By this way, the daughter and her children will be safe and secure. And, of course, if her husband was himself a landowner, independent of his extended family, then the wife will inherit that land as well. 

#3: The son's situation is different. If he is married and his wife dies then he will not have access to any land owned by his wife's extended family. So the son must rely exclusively on his paternal property, and / or whatever property he may have acquired on his own. 

#4: So in our AM system, in any family both the sons and daughters will be safe and secure and have access to land / property. 

#5: It goes without question that if there are no sons then the father’s property will be divided accordingly amongst his daughters. And those daughters can one day leave that land unto their children according to the AM system of inheritance. 

Reference
1. Caryacarya - 1, Ideal System of Inheritance

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Hypochondriacs: solution & cure

Even though they do not have any physical problem, psychically diseased people mentally suffer and cry and complain about different imagined physical ailments. Such types of psychic diseases are called mania. There was no disease per se, but the person was convinced he was sick. Following is one example:

Sadguru Baba says, "There was another person I knew who was quite healthy and carried out his daily activities with ease, and yet he was under the impression, for no particular reason, that there was some trouble in his stomach. Actually there was no disease; he was in good health. Yet occasionally he used to come to me and complain that there was some disorder in his stomach. This was his [psychic disease] of mania." (1)

Herein lies the solution:

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "One of the numerous benefits of sa'dhana' is that it keeps the mind free from psychic disease." (2)

References
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 5, The Faculty of Knowledge – 3
2. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 5, The Faculty of Knowledge – 3

== Section: Call for unity ==

Call to bring real unity

Namaskar,

This document illustrates the feeling of margiis of Meerut. They are calling for the awakening of Ananda Margiis around the globe.

These days the group infighting and Wt structures are going far away from AM ideological standing. Rather they are drowned in narrow socio and geo-sentiment.

Always remember that our Guru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji has given the guideline for unity. Unity can only be achieved through ideological unity. There should be a call to oppose all sorts of exploitation by various group leaders such as the distortion of scripture, curtailment of margii rights, imposition of dogma like mahaprayan, elimination of BP, ACB, & PKB rights, creation Jamalpur so-called holy land, and the imposition of the fake BP manual. Sadvipas will support these ideological causes whereas cowards will keep their distance.

Think for a moment: If you “unite” millions and millions of people and ignore AM ideology then that is just a useless crowd. Many have attempted this type of crowd unity in the past and they never get success. They could never establish real unity. By this same type of crowd approach, AMPS will be further balkanised and break into more pieces.

Remember Baba has given the formula of unity in His book, “To The Patriots”. Indian leaders did not raise an anti-exploitation movement and in result the country was divided into three pieces. A similar thing has happened in AMPS also. Those who want unity should make a call against the exploitation of margiis and Wts on the aforesaid points. That will bring success and the resultant unity will be real unity.

in Him,
Dayanidhi Pandey

== Section 3: Links ==

Shravanii Purnima: 28 Aug 2026

#3: Festival of first initiation

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-ananda-marga-started.html

#2: Festival: special AM history

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/shravanii-purnima-repentance.html

#1: Upcoming Shravanii Purnima

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/our-auspicious-day.html

Postings to Read

Important to avoid this comparison

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/12/wrong-comparison.html

Mahaprayan of Prof Ravi Batra

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2026/08/mahaprayan-of-prof-ravi-batra.html

Story: how Baba rectified Wt

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/11/baba-story-hurting-animal-3-more.html

Parents choose the name

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/08/important-things-about-baby-naming-3.html

Festival of first initiation + 4 more

Baba

Festival of first initiation

Namaskar,

Around the globe as we prepare for Shravanii Purnima (28 Aug 2026) celebrations and festivities, it is a time for us to reflect upon the uniqueness and speciality of our Ananda Marga. Unlike other organisations, the starting part of our Ananda Marga is not just based upon the filing of a court paper or government document, nor is it based upon the construction of a building or the purchase of a piece of land etc. The starting point of Ananda Marga is based on sadhana. And on no occasion is this more evident than Shravanii Purnima, as this auspicious day commemorates the historic first sadhana initiation given by our Sadguru Shrii Shrii A'nandamu'rtijii. So the starting point of our Ananda Marga is sadhana.
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On Shravanii Purnima the dangerous and feared killer Kalicharan Bandopadyay came to Sadguru Baba's feet and learned the practice of sadhana - by His grace. And by that endeavour the newly initiated Kalicharanji started his release from the confines of human bondage and began his march on the path of liberation and salvation. So Ananda Marga is that path which shatters the bondages and opens the door of divinity. The key point of it all is the practice of sadhana.

Without sadhana mind enveloped by darkness

   Ananda Marga ideology states, "People have to pass through so many relativities, so many troubles and afflictions, before attaining that Supreme Hub. Human beings are subject to triple afflictions – physical, psychic and spiritual – and the psychic and spiritual miseries are as painful as the physical ones."
 "Why do the spiritual afflictions arise? You know that you are the loving sons and daughters of Parama Puruśa. But you don’t feel Him always close to you, you cannot get the chance to sit on His Lap, and because of this you suffer from spiritual afflictions."
 "The supreme panacea to surmount all these triple afflictions is sadhana. So all human beings must do sadhana as much as possible; it is the main duty of the human life. If sadhana is omitted, then one should omit one’s food and sleep also. Just as food and sleep are essential for human beings, similarly kiirtana, the most essential aid for sadhana, should also be done whenever there is opportunity and time. The educated and uneducated alike should do it." (1)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "What is degradation? The divine effulgence earned through the performance of spiritual sadhana dispels the darkness of the spiritual aspirant’s mind. And the moment we turn away from sadhana that darkness comes back to our mind to stay and our mind gradually advances towards deeper darkness." (2)

Personal account of Shravanii Purnima

Here below Baba recounts the scene of that auspicious Shra'van'ii Pu'rn'ima' when He performed His first initiation.
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   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "This is Shra'van'ii Pu'rn'ima'. It is an important day. Then I was very young, studying in Vidy'asagar College in Calcutta. One evening a very interesting event took place. Suddenly a wicked person came near me. I use the word 'wicked', but it is not a permanent state of human beings. A person who is wicked today may be a noble person tomorrow, and one who is dull or stupid today may be wise tomorrow. These are all relative matters bound by the bondages of relativity. No one can be called permanently wicked. It should always be borne in mind that one should always try to develop the good and the subtle in a wicked person."
   "That evening a certain wicked person came to me. What could he expect from me? But then he came. In accordance with natural human psychology, I asked him, "What do you want? Why do you adopt this evil path?" In the course of our conversation, he realized that he should change the course of his life, and he took initiation. That was the first spiritual initiation I ever imparted to anyone. And that same day, Shra'van'ii Pu'rnima, has again returned."
   "A long time has elapsed since then. That was perhaps in 1939." (3)

On this magnificent occasion of Shravanii Purnima, may we again remember and reflect upon the starting of our Ananda Marga and with renewed effort undertake the practice of our sadhana. This is the time to strengthen our meditation practices, realise our sadhana in our practical life, and take grand steps along the path of divinity, by His grace.

Namaskar,
at His lotus feet,
Keshava

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Poor sadhana, mind degenerates - groupism sprouts

When importance is not given to sadhana, and greater emphasis is placed elsewhere, then the influence of avidya maya increases and the mind becomes cloudy. Then various types of narrow and selfish tendencies take hold. In that case, infighting, groupism, and other isms erupt. That is what is happening these days, unfortunately.
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Whereas when the goal is Parama Purusa and everyone's mind is moving in that direction - i.e. towards Him - then there is unity. Then the collective flow is sentient. But when the goal is something mundane, then the mind is rushing towards a different direction and petty issues arise. That is the standard rule.

Nowadays sadhana is not given importance and so we are facing the consequences; without sadhana, no matter how many sit-down talks or unity meetings are held, those gatherings will not help. Sadhana is needed.

Unfortunately, now some have forgotten their sadhana which is why we are witnessing degrading and divisive tendencies these days. Without the regular practice of sadhana, the mind degenerates and constricts; then people lose that sense of universality and instead cling onto something else. That is the degenerating process happening to certain leaders - i.e. those who have forgotten their sadhana.

Answer to problem

This is the time to embrace the inner essence of our Shravanii Purnima festival in our mind and heart - before, during, and long after our Shravanii Purnima celebrations. Maximum effort should be placed on spiritual practices as sadhana has tremendous importance in life; it makes a person great.

Ananda Vanii says, "...Be great by your sádhaná, by your service, by your sacrifice." (4)

So sadhana is the key aspect for leading a dharmic life. Now some are splitting our Ananda Marga society, but they too can be rectified and make valuable contributions to the world, if they sincerely take to the path of sadhana. But empty efforts and tall talks will not do; sadhana is a cult - that is, it must be practiced.
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Some organisations are based on the establishment of something mundane like a building; while other religious organisations base their membership on old, outdated dogmatic ritualistic activities. The path of Ananda Marga is entirely unique. To be a positive and contributing member of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, one has to be pointedly engaged in sadhana.

The Supreme Command says, “...It is the bounden duty of every Ananda Margii to endeavour to bring all to the path of bliss. Verily is this a part and parcel of sadhana, to lead others along the path of righteousness.” (5)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 22, Kiirtana – the Panacea for All Afflictions
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 9, Parama Puruśa – the Source of All Momentum
3. A Few Problems Solved - 5, Shrávańii Púrńimá
4. Ananda Vanii #20
5. The Supreme Command

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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 ==

Sweet spiritual feeling

PS Intro: This below song describes the scene of that era, i.e. before the divine advent of Parama Purusa. At that time, the people were completely distraught and feeling helpless; they were pained by witnessing all the suffering of their brothers and sisters. Those days the whole humanity was being exploited, tortured, and choked. In response, various great bhaktas tried to solve the situation, but they could not get victory over those wicked, demonic forces. That is why they began desperately calling for that Divine Entity - Parama Purusa - to come immediately and rescue them from those cruel rulers and restore harmony and peace throughout the society.

So this song is the expression of the heart of those bhaktas from that era when they were desperately crying for His divine help. Upon hearing their call, by His sweet will, Parama Purusa has taken advent as the Mahasambhuti; He has created a tremendous psycho-spiritual vibration whereby all the problems were solved - completely. In the very near future, in the coming hours and days, we will see those divine solutions manifest in the physical sphere.

"Mánavatá áj dhuláy lut́áy, tumi keno dúre rayecho..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2815)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, the whole humanity is suffering and wallowing in the dust. The exploiters have grabbed the upper hand and the suffering people are at their mercy. Those selfish forces have created a black pact and are imposing their will on the innocent. Parama Purusa, why are You remaining far. All the sweet softness has been lost and turned into an abrasive roughness. Love and compassion have been twisted into animosity and cruelty. The sweet spiritual feeling has completely dried up. O' Lord, are You not seeing this? Why are You remaining so far away? 

In this present era, the fragrant flower pollen has become inert and lost its sweet aroma; it has now become lifeless. The sandalwood is devoid of its aromatic fragrance and has become crude and static, like a demon's body. Morality and bhakti have been suppressed by those sinful forces. How have You allowed poison to creep into each corner of the heart and the flower gardens? For what reason have You allowed noxious elements to float everywhere. Is that Your plan to let society become overrun by the darkness of those poisonous tamasika forces? Baba, to which end have You enabled this to happen?

Parama Purusa, the great virtue of generations and generations of sadhana has become lost. Humanity's benevolent brilliance and compassionate endeavours - all those good and auspicious thoughts - have been crushed and are long gone. All the dharmic teachings of those great rishis and yogis have faded away. Evil-minded wrongdoers have polluted the air, water, and moonlight. The sweetness and purity in this world has gotten crushed by the demonic elements. Negative forces have taken over; demons in human form are ruling - doing their hellish dance of war and destruction. How come You allowed the devils to do their dance?

Baba, Parama Purusa, why are You still remaining far…

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Degenerated mentality

   Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "There are people, however, who have opposite feelings. They burn in envy to see someone happy, and make an all out effort to put them in danger. On seeing someone in distress, they think: “Rightly served. As you sow, so you reap. Let their troubles augment.” Such human-shaped animals are prowling about in many fields of life, including the field of politics."
   "There are some people who, on seeing someone engaged in noble work, try to stop that person; for example, when someone belonging to the opposite camp is trying to help the neglected, downtrodden, people badly hit by famine or flood, they think that [through their philanthropic acts] their adversaries may become popular, and so they must be opposed. There are people who, on seeing someone engaged in harmful activity or malevolent endeavours, encourage them in crude, bestial activities so that they can directly exploit the opportunity for their own benefit." (1)

Reference
1. Shabda Cayaniká Part 4, Disc: 27

== Section: Important Teaching ==

The baseline of marriage

This following quote is well-explained and shows how marriage is only between a male and a female and not two people of the same gender. Since the inception of marriage during Lord Shiva's time, marriage has been between a man and a woman. And that is what Baba has approved for AMPS. So when the point of same sex marriage is raised then one should give Baba's teaching that it is always between a man and a woman - not between a man and a dog etc. In the west, some so-called open-minded people are confused and are always trying to bring some argument in favour of gay marriage, but according to the purview of Ananda Marga philosophy, their logic has no legs to stand upon.

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "He [Lord Shiva] declared that women must be kalatra, which means that women must discharge their obligations to their husbands and their children in such a way that the latter will not have the least difficulty."
   "Those who accepted this new arrangement were declared married, and the other members of their society would be witnesses to the marriage ceremony, to bless the newly-married couple and pledge their cooperation to them. The Sanskrit equivalent for marriage is viváha (vi – vah + ghaiṋ): it means, after the ceremony, the man and woman can no longer live as libertines or as irresponsible so-called family people. They have to discharge their full obligations as bharttá and kalatra, responsible husband and responsible wife." (1)

Reference
1. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Shivokti - 3

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Problem of sleeping too much

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The first bad habit is nidra or sleep. Sleep is a state that creates a feeling of vacuity after it is over. That is, immediately after waking up people forget where they were or what they were doing before sleeping. They lose the sense of time. “What’s the time now?” they ask, forgetting whether it is day or night. If people sleep too much for days on end, this mental disorientation persists for a long time. “Is it day or night? What time is it?” they ask, confused. If this continues, their receptive and retentive powers decrease resulting in an almost total loss of mental power. They become dull, and lack courage to face life’s problems. They may have physical strength, but they lack courage. The ancient people believed that excessive sleep is good for health, but this is not the case. Rather, too much sleep not only impairs the health, but has an adverse effect on the mind." (1)

In materialistic societies, it is taught that 8 hours of sleep is essential. But that is not correct. If one sleeps deeply, then four hours of sleep is sufficient. One will awaken feeling revived and refreshed. In contrast, if one does not sleep deeply then the body will not be properly repaired nor restored. So the amount of time is not the operative factor. Rather, the depth of sleep is the key point. True sleep means a dreamless sleep - then both mind and body are quickly restored. In deep sleep, there is a complete vacuum, and one is not aware about the passage of time. In that state, only a few hours of sleep are needed.

Reference

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

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Root cause & solution of prostitution

Prout philosophy states, "Those who shudder at the sight of various social vices and lament, “Everything is lost; righteousness is gone; morality has vanished…” should realize that among all the causes behind this so-called all-round degeneration, social injustice is the principal one."

"Because of injustices against women with respect to their social rights and because women are economically crippled, a section of women is compelled to take to prostitution. Although there are many causes of this profession, these are the main two."

"Ananda Marga recognizes that women are as dignified human beings as men. Ananda Marga, in addition, wants to encourage women to be economically independent of men. The system in which characterless men swagger about in society while fallen women are denied proper opportunities despite their sincere desire to lead an honest life, can never be supported by justice. Women who desire to lead an honest life must be given a respectable place in society." (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #13

== Section: Important Teaching ==

How to become one with Him

Ananda Marga ideology says, “কৃপা-ভিক্ষা করতে হয় | তিনি কৃপা দিলেন, হয়ে যাৰে | এবং আকূতি থাকলে, আন্তরিকতা থাকলে, কৃপা সে পাৰেই | কারণ পরমপুরুষ তো ৰাইরের লোক নন, দূরের লোক নন | একান্তই আপনার জন | সুতরাং সুখ-দুঃখ, আশা-আকাঙ্ক্ষা আকূতি তিনি ৰুঝৰেন, বৈকি | অণুর থেকে অণু হিসাৰে, যিনি মনের মধ্যে রয়েছেন, মনের কথা তিনি ৰুঝৰেন না তো কে ৰুঝৰে ?” (1)

English summary: In order to be one with Him, what is required is one must ask for His grace. And because He is within your mind in the smallest form, He hears whatever you think. And so certainly your desire and your hopes and aspirations are heard by Him.  And as He is your nearest relative He is your greater self.  So certainly He is to fulfill your logical demands.

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 16, chapter 4

== Section 3: Links ==

Shravanii Purnima: 28 Aug 2026

#2: Festival: special AM history

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/shravanii-purnima-repentance.html

#1: Upcoming Shravanii Purnima

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/our-auspicious-day.html

Postings to Read

Story: how Baba rectified Wt

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/11/baba-story-hurting-animal-3-more.html

Parents choose the name

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/08/important-things-about-baby-naming-3.html

Futile methods to overturn capitalism

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/05/gandhi-bin-laden-prout-ananda-marga.html

Two options for depressed people

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2019/02/human-sorrows-solution-3-more.html