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Friday, May 26, 2017

Full of poop and pee: swimming pools

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Baba

Full of poop and pee: swimming pools


Namaskar,

This is a letter about cleanliness. In so-called civilized society, or so-called civilized countries, you will see that there are swimming pools everywhere. And swimming pools are very dirty places. You can imagine that in the Western World, swimming pools are very common. And after going to the toilet, people in those countries do not generally use water to clean their bottom. And in certain areas where people do wash their bottom with water, they still don’t wash their urinary gland after urination. Due to this remaining urine in the gland comes out into the water of the pool. And many urinate in the swimming pool outrightly.


Body smells like skunk or billy goat

Above all, in general course the human body exudes various smelly secretions from the various exocrine glands such as under the arms, the groin, the general sweat glands of the skin, etc. And many people also don’t take bath regularly; some go many days without a bath. In some religions people bath once in a week. And among those who are not religious, some go a whole month without bathing. In addition, most of the population is meat eating-- and due to this their body emanates a putrid and offensive smell. It is sometimes even more smelly than a skunk or billy goat. And the number of humans having a bad smell like this is not few. When such persons go swimming in a public pool, all of this accumulated dirt and grime washes off into the pool.


Lots of stool and urine from the swimmers

As mentioned above, people in many so-called developed countries do not generally use water to clean their bottom.
So when such people go in the swimming pool, waste residue which was there on their bottom naturally washes off into the water. And the chlorine gas which is used in most swimming pools to clean the water, is not enough to do the job as there are many bacteria which chlorine cannot get. Recently scientists have found in their research that in swimming pools there is a lot of stool and urine from the swimmers. And it is significant here that swimming pool water is not regularly changed-- even years go by without changing it due to the quantity of water involved. What to speak of 1-2 years, it is often 5 years before the water gets changed. And that extremely dirty water like sewage, containing so much urine and stool residue, touches the swimmers' lips and often enters their mouths. And sometimes small children swallow it also, with the attendant risk of illness and disease.


Conclusion

Ananda Margiis have to follow yama and niyama. And among the points of yama and niyama is that of shaoca. So those who are strict Margiis, should think twice before stepping in swimming pools. Indeed one can easily get a test done to check how much stool and urine is in the water. Below please see the below paragraphs from the newspaper which contains further important information on this topic.

Being a Margii, we should follow shaoca. And propagate the idea and importance of cleanliness among others as well.

Namaskar,
In Him
Svara’t’a


Bad smell arises in the body

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, “Due to the accumulation of dead protoplasmic cells, a bad smell arises in the body. The reason for this is not taking a proper bath and washing away the dead cells. In certain animals and plants, due to the secretion of smelly hormones, an unpleasant odour is emitted from the body. Everyone should take a bath at regular intervals to clean the body and eat vegetarian food.” (1)


17 percent of people say they’ve peed in a public pool

Let’s start with the gross stuff: up to ten grams of poop can wash off a little kid’s butt in a pool. Ten grams is a pretty small amount, but now multiply that by the number of children in your average public pool. Think about how much poop that is. And now think about the last time you got an infection from swimming in a pool. Was it last summer? The summer before that? To be fair, young kids are far more likely to get sick because they end up swallowing the water, so think back to when you were little. Anything? Probably not. Even if you spent most of your childhood in public pools, odds are you never got seriously ill from the bacteria and parasites in there.

To be clear: it’s not because pools are clean. Pools are awful. They’re full of poop and pee and probably some blood to round it all out, and lots of them don’t have the proper amount of disinfecting agents. 17 percent of people say they’ve peed in a public pool before (and let’s be honest, if 17 percent are willing to admit it, there have to be way more people who aren't).

The Centers for Disease Control just put out a memo noting that Cryptosporidium outbreaks doubled from 16 in 2014 to 32 in 2016. Crypto causes about half of all outbreaks of gastrointestinal problems caught in recreational waters. That number rises to about 80 percent if you only look at treated water sources (i.e. not lakes, ponds, or rivers) because it's one of the few microorganisms that can survive chlorine. We chlorinate pools because, when dissolved in water, chlorine breaks down into two chemicals that destroy microorganisms’ protective walls: hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ions. Crypto has a thick coating on it that doesn’t allow chlorine to break through, so it persists even if pools are properly chlorinated. All it takes is some little kid to go swimming too soon after having an infection to spread crypto to the whole pool.

And if the pool doesn’t have the right balance of disinfecting chemicals, crypto isn’t all you have to worry about. You can catch pus-filled rashes from Pseudomonas, a fever and cough from Legionella, diarrhea from Shigella, diarrhea from Giardia, diarrhea from Norovirus, or diarrhea from E. coli. Some of these bacteria are chlorine-resistant, some aren’t. The point is that public pools are full of microorganisms just dying to give you the runs. (Credit: http://www.popsci dot com/swimming-pools-are-gross)

References
1. “Questions and Answers on Microvita – Excerpt B”, Microvitum in a Nutshell


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Monday, May 15, 2017

Some were befooled

Baba

Some were befooled

Namaskar,

A few days back Ananda Purnima was celebrated around the globe. Some groups circulated Fake Ananda Vaniis and another group circulated a true Ananda Vanii. It is the dharmic tradition that a true Ananda Vanii should be recited on Ananda Purnima. But unfortunately some could not get opportunity to recite an original and true Ananda Vanii. It was not their fault. They were misguided.
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With sincerity and bhakti they reached the allocated place and recited a Fake Ananda Vanii. By that way they were befooled. And in result they could not get the benefit of a true Ananda Vanii. You can imagine that just as Fake medicines do not cure the problem. Similarly how could Fake Ananda Vaniis be as beneficial as true Ananda Vaniis.


Diagnosis

The next question arises: How to reach the conclusion whether I recited a Fake Ananda Vanii or a true Ananda Vanii on that day. Was a fake or true vanii used at the Ananda Purnima program I attended? The answer is very clear. Here are a few steps how to reach the conclusion.

Following is an example of a Fake Ananda Vanii.

Fake Ánanda Vánii

“Seek Him within with earnest zeal, with sincerity and love. Then that glittering Entity will emerge within your heart with Its Supreme Effulgence.”

Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji



Deception

If you recited this on the occasion of Ananda Purnima, then sadly you missed the opportunity and you were duped. But there is a way to gain the benefit. You can read a true Ananda Vanii. More about this is shared below. After all it was not the fault of the participants; it was the fault of the organisers. They dragged you in the direction to recite Fake Ananda Vaniis.

Next comes why it is fake. Here are the reasons:
(a)  True Ananda Vaniis have a number and this does not.
(b) True Ananda Vanii are available in the Ananda Vanii collection book whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis are not in the book.
(c) There is no reference on the Fake Ananda Vanii. The true Ananda Vaniis always have a number reference.
(d) Spreading Fake Ananda Vanii is deception.


Lost its strength and became too diluted

Another dogma is also involved here. The top one on the page is in Bangla. Why is it dogma? Because this line is from a Hindi discourse. The original was in Hindi then it was translated to Bangla and from that Bangla it was translated to English and from English into various languages. So what you recited is a translation of a translation, of a translation, of a translation etc. It lost its strength and became too diluted. First what they recited is not an Ananda Vanii; it is not for Ananda Vanii recitals. And secondly it is too watered down. Then you can imagine how much benefit you could get. 

If by mistake you recited this Fake Ananda Vanii then you missed the opportunity. But don’t worry. To recover that as soon as possible, you can find a true Ananda Vanii and recite it at least three times.

Conclusion

Ananda Punima comes once in a year. And that day a true Ananda Vanii should be recited. Unfortunately some selfish people who do not have reverence for Guru started manufacturing their own Fake Ananda Vaniis. Worst of all is that they are not revealing the truth. Rather they are misguiding sadhakas to recite the fake one. It is so preposterous. If they want to recite it they should not say it is an Ananda vanii, just they should say it is a fake Ananda Vanii and they want to recite it.

Now you are aware of the situation and in future it is the duty of sincere disciples of Baba to ensure that a true Ananda vanii is read. Find out and dig down deeper and investigate if what you are going to recite is in the Ananda Vanii book or not. And make everyone aware about this fake Ananda vanii episode.

Namaskar.
In Him,
Tarakanath
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If you need a true Ananda Vanii write us.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Among so many people in our human society, very few get the opportunity to acquire spiritual knowledge. And among these, a still smaller percentage get the chance to undergo practical training. Why? Because the science is rare, the aspirants are rarer, and the teachers are rarer still.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4 The Three Prerequisites for Spiritual Knowledge


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Friday, May 12, 2017

Yogii’s special gestures + 2 more

Baba

Yogii’s special gestures

Namaskar,
In our Ananda Marga, there are numerous practices we have which guide us through our various activities and endeavours of life. One of which is the use of mudras because they touch so many aspects of our existence from our dances & salutations (greetings) to sadhana etc. As Ananda Margiis not a day goes by where we do not practice a wide selection of mudras.

Surely many in Ananda Marga knows that mudras refer to very specific & deliberate body positions. Actually, there are two broad categories of mudras.

#1: There are mudras that convey a particular idea.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Mudra is the 'externalisation of an internal feeling' and means 'to express the desires of the mind'." (1)

#2: In some cases, mudras refer to a more strenuous type of exercise than an asana.

Here below is a brief look at the use of mudras in Ananda Marga life.


Some common mudras we use:
namaskar, guru puja offering, sastaunga pranam etc


Certainly many aware about our namaskar mudra. This greeting or salutation comes under the category of namah mudras. By this physical movement and positioning, we are conveying a particular idea. Thus, it is a mudra, and the full meaning of the namaskar mudra is detailed further down in this email. Suffice to say here that this is one commonly used mudra for every Ananda Margii.

Plus we use mudras when we kneel and extend our palms in Guru Puja, and to pay our respects, reverence and surrender to Guru we lie straight in sastaunga pranam. This also is a type of namah mudra and the full meaning of the sastaunga pranam mudra is detailed further down in this mailing.

Another mudra is when we offer something to anyone we touch our right elbow with our left hand; this comes within the category of sampradam mudra.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "One should receive or offer something with the following mudra': Extend the right hand, touching the right elbow with the left hand." (2)

So these are all types of mudras that convey a particular idea.


How mudras are used in our dances

Moreover, in our dances whether that be kiirtan or a classical dance of Prabhat Samgiita then mudras are used extensively. In our Baba Nam Kevalam kiirtan we use lalita marmika with its special mudras and in classical dance a wide variety mudras are used.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "The science of dance recognizes about 850 mudra's [meaningful gestures], such as namo mudra', lalita mudra', barada' mudra', abhaya mudra, am'kusha mudra', maha' mudra', ka'kacaincu mudra', tejasii mudra', a'mbha'sii mudra',  pa'rthivii mudra',  va'yavii mudra', a'ka'shii mudra'..." (3)

Altogether, there are thousands and thousands of mudras in human existence. Even to convey our simple answers of 'yes' and 'no' we nod or shake our head in a particular way to convey our answer. This also comes within the category of mudra'.

Here Baba describes more about the common use of mudras in daily life.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "A mudra' expresses Bha'va without creating any sound. For example, if you call someone to come near you, you make a particular movement of your palm [gives Mudra'].  When you tell somebody to go away you make another kind of movement with your palm [gives Mudra']. Similarly, when you feel thirsty and need a glass of water to drink you make a particular corresponding Mudra'." (4)

Thus mudras are a distinct element in the life of any sadhaka. Mudras are used in all spheres of existence: Dance, physico-psychic exercises, ideation, social occasions, offerings etc.

Benefits of mudras


Each mudra plays an important role and they give greater meaning to a given activity or practice. So they have deep value.

For instance one can do sastaunga pranam mentally, but if one does sastaunga pranam using the proper mudra (as outlined below) then that creates a greater sense of surrender. And anyone will feel that beneficial effect in their mind. In contrast, if one does sastaunga pranam by sitting in a chair instead of lying in prostration, then that will not be helpful for the mind. That's to say, they have the option to do complete prostration on the floor, but instead choose to sit in a chair, then that will undermine one's focus or concentration.

Likewise we can sing kiirtan by sitting down, but by dancing kiirtan with the appropriate mudra  more spiritual feelings arises in the mind. This is the common experience of many sadhakas.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "In Lalita Ma'rmika, the position of the arms is above 90 degrees. This denotes that it is a Mudra' - in Sam'skrta it is called a 'Mudra''. This Mudra' means, 'O Supreme Creator, Thou art mine and I am Yours. I am Thine'." (5)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Lalita ma'rmika is purely a devotional dance. The elbows must be placed above the 90° position in relation to the shoulders. The upraised hands indicate the spirit of surrender." (6)

Thus, when dancing kiirtan, (a) the angle of the arms at the armpit must be greater than 90 degrees and (b) the hands must be raised upwards - that means the section of the arm from the elbow to the fingers must be pointed towards the ceiling or sky.

If one chooses to do kiirtan lying down, even though they have full opportunity to dance lalita marmika, then that will definitely hinder one's inner flow.

So in our kaoshikii & tandava dances, the mudras employed provide tremendous force and make the body, mind, and spirit healthy and strong. So the benefits of mudra are well known when done correctly.

Because if purely out of laziness etc, one chooses to do namaskar just by nodding their head in a particular direction, then that will not suffice - it will not help to spiritualize the mind. By nodding one's head concentration will be adversely affected; it will detract from one's spiritual ideation in doing namaskar.

In contrast, the right or designated mudras support the flow of mind.


Mudras used in sign language, emergencies etc

Verily mudras play a role in so many facets of society. For instance, the entire foundation of sign language is based on the concept of mudras, i.e. expressing an idea through particular positions, postures and movements.

Another way that mudras are used in day to day life is if one wishes to communicate verbally with someone but cannot due to extenuating circumstances. For instance, suppose a person is suffering from  sore throat or laryngitis, then they can express numerous ideas through hand and body positioning.

Likewise, if two friends are in a crowded city during the time of a festival or protest, then it may be too loud for them to speak to one another. In that case, they can employ various gestures and postures to communicate what they wish to say such as by winking.

Also in a populated room, one can secretly convey their idea to a close person through mudras without others knowing.

If one is in a remote area of the forest or mountains and too far to communicate by voice then they can convey their ideas through hand signals such as to a plane flying overhead. Likewise in other emergency situations, mudras can be very useful.

So there are any number of circumstances where mudras play a practical and pivotal role in day to day life.


Great importance in the realm of spirituality

Certainly, as noted earlier in this letter, mudras are key elements of spiritual life. Their main attribute is that they engage organs - eyes, arms, feet, hands, ears etc. And by engaging those bodily organs in a mystical practice then that enhances one’s concentration. Why? Because the mind is getting reinforcement from the body, and by that way the mind will not drift from the Goal.

For instance, when dancing kiirtan, and when doing sastuanga pranam, and when sitting in dhyana mudra, and when standing in position for tandava, then those bodily organs are giving emphasis and momentum to the mind. The body is supporting and reminding the mind of its aim. Here we have to remember that the mind has the potential to flow in 1000 directions and if one's organs are involved in a different or conflicting manner, then the mind will not be pointed. Rather it will get distracted. For instance, suppose one tries to do dhyana while eating ice cream, then the mind will surely lose its concentration because the organs are giving it a different signal. Whereas if one's body is set in dhyana mudra then focusing on dhyana will be comparatively easier.

Essentially, the more the body is engaged in one's spiritual practice, the more the mind will positively focus in the right manner.

And even animals use mudras. For instance, When eating, hunting, gathering the flock or herd, and in numerous ways, animals use mudras to convey their feelings and intentions. Elephants mourn their fallen by standing in particular style. Birds guide the flock to fly in formation through different gestures. And verily just about the entire animal kingdom employs mudras to communicate.


Lack of mudras bring mental tension

Unfortunately, when deeply engrossed in this materialistic era, people rush around so much that they do not have time to follow the proper mudra system in their practical life. Indeed they often do not know what mudras are.

Instead of eating in a proper manner they eat while driving their car and do the "drive-thru" etc. They feel they have no time to do things in a proper and systematic way. Instead of properly offering water to someone they just leave it on the table for anyone to grab and they do not politely give it directly in their hand using the correct mudra etc.

In that way, in modern materialistic life - especially in the cities - everything gets done in a shortcut manner. Because of this people are losing their mental balance and composure. What bliss one gets from sastaunga pranam cannot be gotten by just mentally doing sastaunga pranam etc. Now common people are losing the link between their heart and mind - they are just mechanical in their dealings.

This is the sad state of affairs nowadays. For Ananda Margiis, though, by Baba's grace we are moving along the path of dharma in our each and every thought, word, action, & gesture. Even then we should be careful not to fall into that shortcut syndrome of materialistic bent of mind.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Yogeshvar

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How mudras exercise the body

Another broad category of mudras is when they are used as a form of physico-psychic exercise. In that method, mudras have a distinct use that is different from that of an asana.

As many know, asanas are positions of ease where there is not need to put forth any sustained such as in padmasana or viirasnana. One can easily & comfortably remain in those positions for long periods. But with mudras, great effort must be exerted to hold the pose. For instance, in uddayan mudra one has to bend forward and draw the naval point in and hold the breath - it takes great effort and cannot be held for a long time.

Here Baba talks more about the differences between mudras and asanas.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Mudra's are postures which exercise the nerves and muscles...The practitioner of mudra' may or may not enjoy physical comfort and mental composure. During the practice of mudra's one has to continue one's conscious endeavour to remain in that posture, but in the case of a'sanas one need not." (7)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "A'sanas are calm, quiet and easy postures which are held with proper inhalation and exhalation. They exercise the nerves, tissues, glands and organs of the human body. While practising a'sanas one enjoys physical comfort and mental composure." (8)

Commonalities between mudras and asanas


Mudras and asanas both provide either a pressurizing or depressurizing effect on particular gland or sub-gland and that affects the glandular secretions which in turn affects the related propensity.

In general, by applying pressure that increases the glandular secretion and that increases the particular propensity. Whereas taking pressure off a particular gland works in the opposite manner. It decreases the secretion and activity of the corresponding propensity.

For example, we can apply pressure to our manipura cakra by doing mayurasana (peacock pose) or by doing agnisara mudra. Both increase the glandular secretions of that area.

And when we do our sarvaungasana (shoulderstand) and matsyamudra (fish) then we are alternately applying pressure and taking pressure off of our thyroid gland. If the thyroid gland is underactive then we should do sarvaungasana and if it is overactive then we must do matsymudra. And for those who are healthy persons then practicing both is ideal.

Special process of mudras and asanas


Here Baba describes in greater detail how our asanas and mudras work.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Each and every mudra' affects certain human glands in a particular way and thus influences people's minds accordingly." (9)

  Baba says, "All a'sanas [and mudras] have either a pressurizing or depressurizing effect on the glands and sub-glands. For example, mayu'ra'sana [peacock posture] has a pressurizing effect on the man'ipuracakra. The secretions of the glands and sub-glands of the man'ipura cakra and the propensities associated with them will become more balanced if this a'sana is practised regularly."
 "If someone has a great fear of public speaking, it means his man'ipura cakra is weak. Through the regular practice of mayu'ra'sana, this propensity will be controlled and fear will be eliminated."   
  "Other a'sanas [and mudras] may have a depressurizing effect on the man'ipura cakra, and if these a'sanas are performed regularly the glands and sub-glands associated with the cakra will become less active. Increased glandular secretions generally make the propensities more active and vice versa."   
  "By practising a'sanas [and mudras] regularly, one can control the propensities and either increase or decrease their activity. So spiritual aspirants should select the a'sanas they perform very carefully. This
effect of a'sanas on glands and sub-glands has never been revealed before." (10)


Our namaskar mudra

As many  know, when we say namaskar, first we raise our palms together and touch the trikuti point with our thumbs. By this we are recognising the center of the mind which is at the ajina cakra. And then we lower our palms to the heart or the anahata cakra. By this way we are acknowledging the feeling of heart, which is one of the subcenters of the mind as it is responsible for feelings of love, affection, dedication, and respect.

So when we do namaskar, we are paying our deepest salutations to Parama Purusa with the full feeling of our mind and heart. And when doing the mudra we say, 'namaskar'. This everybody understands.

By this manner we are saluting the Divine Entity inside the next person and by this way our entire mind & heart gets spiritualised. Because doing the mudra is very helpful for inculcating the proper ideation.

It is just like if you try doing sastaunga pranam from a standing position then it does not work nearly as well as when you do sastaunga pranam while lying on the ground in the proper mudra. Here the whole point is that the mudra supports the ideational flow in the mind since when we do any mudra then it brings the mind and body into one parallel position, which ultimately reinforces the idea in the mind.

That is the specialty of our namaskar mudra.

   Ananda Marga ideology states, "We say, Namaskár. That is, “I pay respect to the Supreme Entity residing within you.” You should remember this. “I concentrate all the good feelings of my mind here in the trikut́i [between the eyebrows].”...So many thoughts are in your mind. But you should concentrate all your thoughts at a particular point, here – that is, with all the strength and goodwill of your mind you are doing this – you are touching these two palms here [trikut́i]. That is, you are concentrating all your goodwill here, because you are paying respect to Parama Puruśa residing within this body; this body; this body; this body [pointing to different people]. First do this."
   "And not only mental concentration, you are human beings, you have got so many sentiments also. Human sentiment, you know? When you feel much joy you burst into tears, when much sorrow you burst into tears. These are sentiments. And human beings are guided by sentiment, more by sentiment than by logic, you must not forget it – more by sentiment than by logic. So your sentiment is also there, so with all the concentration of your mind and with all the sweetness of your sentiment, from the very core of your heart, you are paying respect to Parama Puruśa residing within human structure. So you do this [palms together at mid-point of chest], and say, Namaskár."
   "I think you have understood it? A very sweet idea. So it is my opinion, my desire, that human society [be] one, indivisible; it is an expressed form, a sweet expression, of Parama Puruśa, to whom you should always pay respect by doing namaskár." (11)


Our sastaunga pranam mudra

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Prostration is called sas't'aunga pranama...Of the five sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin), one, the skin, can be omitted, and of the five motor organs (vocal chord, hands, legs, excretory and genital organ), one, the vocal chord can be omitted. This leaves the eight constituent parts. And the prostration made with these eight body-parts is called sas't'aunga pranama." (12)

As we many know, sas't'aunga pranam is only done to Guru, not to  anyone else.

Here following is the etymological meaning of the term sas't'aunga.

sa    +   as't'a  +  unga     = sas't'aunga
(with)   (eight)      (parts)   = with eight parts

Thus, as Baba tells us in the above quote, "the prostration made with these eight body-parts is called sas't'aunga pranama."

In Baba's small encyclopedia book known as Laghu Nirukta, on pages 337-38, Baba clearly defines that sastaunga pranam means to lie down in front of Guru like a stick, completely straight. Specifically, when in the lying posture, both the arms get extended straight over the head with the palms face down. Thus from the very tip of the fingers down to the bottom of the feet, one's entire body will be one perfectly straight line.

As a general rule, the amount of floor spaced needed to do sas't'aunga pranam is 2-3 feet more than the actual height of the person.

In Laghu Nirukta, Baba also clarifies that the Personality to whom you do sas't'aung pranam does not derive any benefit per se. Rather those doing this practice get 100% of the benefit in the psychic and spiritual spheres. Hence this practice of sastaunga pranam is a scientific process for acquiring greatness.

Baba also guides us that biological reasons, women should not do the full mudra aspect of this practice. There is a particular positioning for females given by Baba that brings welfare and maximizes the benefit.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Sáśt́áuṋga prańáma: Sáśt́áuṋga prańáma is a symbol of simplicity. It is to be done only to Márga Guru. It signifies surrender to the ideology. Women can do salutation by touching the ground with the forehead instead of full prostration." (13)

Janusparsha mudra & varabhaya mudra


Of all of the many mudras, perhaps the two most significant mudras are Baba's janusparsha mudra and His varabhaya mudra. To receive these mudras, in the past bhaktas from all across the globe would do much penance and undergo arduous journeys for a glimpse of that mudra, and now one can receive the blessings of these two mudras by their sadhana and dhyana etc. By concentrating on Guru in this mudra one can verily reach the ultimate goal - experience nirvikalpa samadhi - attain the final destination. So these two mudras are vital in spiritual life.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Utilizing the vibrations created for eternal time by Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrtijii through jánusparsha and varábhaya mudrás, take yourself and the entire universe ahead along the path of all-round welfare. Oṋḿ shánti!" (14)

Thus we should be intimately aware how to use mudras in each and every sphere of our existence as they bring great meaning and flow of bhakti in the life. Those who are unaware should learn so they can get the full benefit, otherwise they cannot receive maximum progress and bliss in their spiritual life etc. In all, everyone should be keen to learn the mudras essential for our Ananda Marga way of life. They should use these mudras in all aspects of life: mundane, social, intellectual, and spiritual.

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, p.34
2. Caryacarya - 2, 'Social Norms, pt#3
3. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 8
4. Ananda Vacanamrrtam - 12, "Dances and the Path of Vidya'
5. Ananda Vacanamrrtam - 12
6. May 22, '79, Hannover, Germany
7. Yoga Psychology, 'Q & A on Meditation'
8. Yoga Psychology, 'Q & A on Meditation'
9. Namah Shiba Shantaya, Discourse 2
10. Yoga Psychology, 1998 Edn.
11. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30
12. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 6, p. 398
13. Caryacarya Part 1
14. Caryacarya - 1, Concluding Words


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

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 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 a alcohol and drugs are prohibited in the same way small kids should not be allowed to watch these films until they reach their formative years. At the same time, the feeling of univesal 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)


== Section 3: Links ==

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Sunday, May 7, 2017

Blissful Ananda Purnima & why advent + 5 more

Baba

Blissful Ananda Purnima & why advent

Note: This letter presents Baba's guidelines both in Hindi and English. First, how as Parama Purusa and Taraka Brahma, He is all-pervasive and present eternally. And second, why and when Parama Purusa comes as Mahasambhuti. In addition there is one of Baba's original Ananda Vanii for Ananda Purnima 2017.

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Namaskar to all on this auspicious and blissful occasion of A'nanda Pu'rn'ima' - Wednesday, 10 May 2017. Wishing you a very happy and blissful occasion of celebration & merriment!!
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Baba Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji is the Polestar of life: He is the inspiration, He is the sustenance, and He is the Goal. This festival day of A'nanda Pu'rn'ima' marks Baba's auspicious advent onto this earth.

As we know, Parama Purusa is everywhere; He is the Divine Witnessing Entity. But when humanity cannot move ahead properly on its path, when people are bewildered and do not know what to do, when right things are deemed to be wrong and wrong things imposed on and embraced by society, when exploitation is rampant and all are suffering, when humanity is desperate for guidance and solutions, then at that fateful hour Parama Purusa manifests as Mahasambhuti. The grand occasion of A'nanda Pu'rn'ima' celebrates this holy advent.

Wishing you, and all in your area, blissful A'nanda Pu'rn'ima' celebrations.

Original A'nanda Va'nii for Ananda Purnima 2017

Here is one of Baba's original A'nanda Va'niis that we wish to share with you - this is the one we are using in our unit for Ananda Purnima 2017:

Ananda Vanii states, "The purport of Dharma Sádhaná is to look upon every person, every object of this universe as one integral entity. To jeopardize the unity of the human race by creating factions is not the purpose of Dharma. Those who encourage vested interests survive on the mental weaknesses of people and their dissensions, and that is why they are scared of the spread of the ideals of Dharma and exhibit their intolerance towards it in all sorts of immoral ways, such as abuse, false propaganda and lies. People must not be cowed by this, they have got to march ahead. It is to be borne in mind that hindrances are beneficial to human beings on the path of righteousness and to continue to fight against them is what is sádhaná." (1)

Namaskar,
Sastaunga Pranam to Baba,
Ananda Deva
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~ In-depth study ~


Why Parama Puruśa has to appear


   Ananda Marga philosophy guides us,“Whenever the decline of dharma sets in, that is to say, when the mahápátakiis in society outnumber the atipátakiis, Parama Puruśa, assuming a quinquelemental body, descends on earth.”
   “Here the word yuga means a period of disaster. In a period of disaster, Parama Puruśa comes to the world to save the virtuous and to complete the task that the samája gurus and sadvipras fail to accomplish; He removes all evils by the root. The mission of Parama Puruśa is to restore dharma. He fulfils this mission yuga after yuga.---If even the sadvipras are not able to cope with the social problems, then Parama Puruśa Himself has to appear in the world in a physical framework.” (2)


To estabalish dharma in its original place

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “[When] dharma [is moved from] its place, that is called the gláni of dharma; when dharma gets displaced from its proper position in life, then there is dharma[sya] glánih.…..“I create myself in a special way;” that is, Parama Puruśa promises that in a period of transition, He will incarnate Himself with His special powers to destroy the wicked and to give dharma a proper place in society.” (3)

   Ananda Marga philosophy teaches us, “What is gláni [in the shloka (couplet)]? It is a lower state, beneath the generally-accepted standard. When dharma goes lower than its accepted standard, it is said to suffer gláni. For instance, the commonly-accepted place for a crown is the head; if someone wears it on his foot, it can be considered to have suffered degradation. ... where there is degradation in dharma and adharma rises – when people’s hats decorate their feet, and their sandals, their heads – He comes as Táraka Brahma [Liberating Brahma] to reinstate dharma to its original status. Under such circumstances, the actions of ordinary people cut no ice. Then He creates tat átmá – tadátmá [in the shloka], that is, Táraka Brahma. Táraka Brahma polarizes dharma and adharma. He makes them prepared to fight.”
   “Whenever dharma comes into a secondary position, a degraded position, a depraved position; that is, dharma is being defeated by adharma in that temporary phase of the war – finally dharma wins, but you know, a war is divided into several phases, and each and every phase is known as a battle. So in one battle, adharma may win, in another battle, dharma may win, but finally, as a result of the final fight of the war, dharma wins. Hence, O human beings, do not get scared, light is sure to come after darkness.” (4)


He takes advent when sinners create havoc in society

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, “The word gláni means “deviation from one’s own natural state”. What a miserable and helpless condition people are in when they have to lower their heads in fear before sinners, and adharma triumphs over dharma! They can do nothing under such circumstances. Under such awful circumstances, Parama Puruśa Himself has to come and take stern measures. In order to save humankind from such an extreme situation, Parama Puruśa will certainly have to do something.”
...
“Hence in order to annihilate evil-doers and restore dharma, Parama Puruśa showers His special grace and compassion. This special effort is necessary because the place of dharma is above all else; its importance is greater than that of anything else.” (5)


When Parama Puruśa comes in a special way

   Ananda Marga ideology states, "When the number of demons in the world increases, when dharma is distorted or loses its pristine glory (here “gláni” or “distortion” means the removal of an object from its original place) and adharma rears its ugly head (when something raises its head far above its original height, it is called abhyutthána), Parama Puruśa has to incarnate Himself in a special way to annihilate the powerful demons. The demons try to resist Him with all their strength, but when the Lord appears, He comes with His full force (“bhaga”).
   “‘Bhaga’ means all sorts of powers such as ańimá, laghimá, garimá, antaryámitva and so on (becoming the smallest, becoming the largest, becoming the heaviest, omniscience etc.)” With the advent of such a personality, the world gets polarized. One group extends their blind support and brings Him fame, whereas the other group bitterly opposes and defames Him. One of His qualities is charm or “shrii”. Due to His charm people flock to Him knowingly or unknowingly.” (6)


The below Hindi section is directly from Baba discourses - 90% of which is previously unpublished material. Baba is telling how He comes from time to time in human form as Mahasambhuti to establish dharma. Otherwise as Taraka Brahma He is ever-present.


तारकब्रह्म के आने की ज़रूरत क्यों पड़ जाती है

जब धर्म की ग्लानि होती है, मनुष्य जब अपने को ख़ुद को बेसहारा महसूस करते हैं, उस दशा में, विशेष पाञ्चभौतिक आधार में, तारकब्रह्म के आने की ज़रूरत पड़ जाती है | और, क्यों ? न, मनुष्य को प्रेरणा देने के लिए, आगे बढ़ने का उत्साह देने के लिए | ताकि मनुष्य समझ ले, कि---वह अकेला नहीं है, बेसहारा नहीं है, परमपुरुष अर्थात्‌ तारकब्रह्म उनके साथ हैं, और उनको मदद करते रहेंगे | माया, अविद्याशक्ति, हो सकता है बहुत तगड़ी है; मगर, परमपुरुष की शक्ति उससे भी अधिक है | और जिस मनुष्य को परमपुरुष से शक्ति मिल गई है, वह अविद्यामाया से क्यों डरेंगे जी ? डरने की, घबड़ाने की कोई वजह नहीं है | और, मनुष्य को यह विश्वास, और यह आश्वासन देने के लिए, तारकब्रह्म की महासम्भूति होती है | [7]

जब धर्म की ग्लानि होती है --मैं तब ख़ुद को सर्जन करता हूँ |


जब धर्म की ग्लानि होती है, धर्म क्या है ? न, स्वाभाविक अवस्था में मनुष्य परमपुरुष की ओर जो चलते हैं, परमपुरुष की ओर उनकी जो स्वाभाविकी गति है, उसी को "धर्म" कहते हैं | जानबूझकर हो चाहे अनजाने हो, हर मनुष्य परमात्मा से प्यार करते हैं | परमात्मा के लिए मुहब्बत हर इनसान के मन में है; वह जाने चाहे नहीं जाने | मगर परमपुरुष जानते हैं कि---जानबूझकर हो चाहे अनजाने हो, उनके लिए हर इनसान के दिल में सही मुहब्बत है | इसीलिए परमपुरुष किसी से क्रुद्ध नहीं हो सकते हैं, नाख़ुश हो सकते हैं | मगर क्रुद्ध नहीं होते हैं |

[सभी साधक ज़ोरों से एक स्वर से---"बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !"]

गुस्सा किस पर करेंगे ? गुस्सा करने के पात्र कौन हैं ? जो उनके मन के भीतर में हैं, उनसे कोई गुस्सा कर सकते हैं ?

कहना यही है कि जब जनता का एक बड़ा हिस्सा, सही रास्ता से, धर्म की राह से कुछ हट जाता है, तब क्या होता है ? न, धर्म में ग्लानि उत्पन्न होती है | ग्लानि किसे कहते हैं ? जिस चीज़ की जो स्वाभाविक अवस्था है, जो स्वाभाविक मान है, वह अगर उससे गिर गया, तो उसको कहेंगे---"ग्लानि" | तो जहाँ धर्म की ग्लानि होती है, मनुष्य धर्म की राह से गिर जाते हैं, तब क्या होता है ? न, "अभ्युत्थानम्‌ अधर्मस्य" | "अधर्म", माने मनुष्य जब परमात्मा की ओर नहीं चलते हैं, जड़ जगत्‌ की ओर चलते हैं, क्षुद्र स्वार्थ के लिए, ख़ुदपरस्ती के लिए; आदर्श को भूल जाते हैं, उसी को कहते हैं "अधर्म" | अर्थात्‌ अधर्म आश्रित है, ख़ुदपरस्ती में | मैं कह सकता हूँ कि धर्म आश्रित है, ख़ुदापरस्ती में | मन चल रहा है ख़ुदा की ओर, परमपुरुष की ओर तो धर्म; मन चल रहा है जड़ वस्तु की ओर, तो अधर्म | तो, "चाभ्युत्थानम्‌ अधर्मस्य," अधर्म का अभ्युत्थान होता है | "अभि" पूर्वक, "उत्‌" पूर्वक, "स्था" धातु, अनट्‌ = "अभ्युथानम्‌" |

अर्थात्‌ जिसका जो स्वाभाविक position है, जिसकी जो स्वाभाविकी अवस्था है, उससे वह जब ऊपर उठ जाता है (उत्‌ स्थानम्‌ = उत्थानम्‌), उससे ऊपर उठ जाता है, और, जहाँ अधर्म की उन्नति हो जाती है अधर्म का जहाँ उत्थान हो जाता है, (धर्म की ग्लानि, अधर्म का उत्थान), "चाभ्युत्थानम्‌ अधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम्‌"---"मैं तब ख़ुद को सर्जन करता हूँ |” [8]

परमपुरुष ख़ुद को सर्जन कैसे करेंगे जी ?

परमपुरुष तो सर्वत्र हैं | तो, परमपुरुष ख़ुद को सर्जन कैसे करेंगे जी ? क्यों करेंगे जी ? हाँ, परमपुरुष विश्वब्रह्माण्ड में सर्वत्र हैं, मगर उनका जो प्राणकेन्द्र, उनकी जो चक्रनाभि, वह तो एक विशेष जगह में है | वहीं से उनका जो अभिप्रकाश, उनकी जो अभिव्यक्ति है, उसका नियन्त्रण होता है | वह जो परमपुरुष का प्राणकेन्द्र है, वह पञ्चभौतिक जगत्‌ के ऊर्ध्व में है, मानस जगत्‌ के ऊर्ध्व में है | मगर लोकसेवा के लिए, जब वे विश्वकेन्द्र, एक पाञ्चभौतिक आधार ले लेते हैं; उसी को हम "महासम्भूति" कहते हैं | "महान्‌" युक्त, "सम्‌" पूर्वक, "भू" धातु, क्तिन्‌ से महासम्भूति शब्द निष्पन्न होता है, जिसका माने "महान सृष्टि", "the Great Creation" | तो, उस दशा में जगत्‌ की रक्षा करने के लिए, निपीड़ित मानवता की रक्षा करने के लिए; परमपुरुष को स्थूल पाञ्चभौतिक शरीर में आना पड़ता है | ……[9]

परमपुरुष आते हैं साधुओं को तबाहियों से बचाने के लिए, पापियों के नाश के लिए

किसलिए ? न, पापियों के नाश के लिए | पापी, जो अच्छे मनुष्य का शोषण करते हैं, परेशान करते हैं, तकलीफ़ देते हैं; वे ही हैं पापी | और, जो सही रास्ते पर चलते हैं, वही हैं साधु | तो, "परित्राणाय साधुनां"---साधुओं के परित्राण के लिए | तुम कह सकते हो कि---"क्यों परमपुरुष यहाँ नहीं कहते हैं कि 'साधुओं के त्राण के लिए' ?" "त्राण के लिए" नहीं कहकर, कहते हैं "परित्राण के लिए" | तो, क्या "त्राण" और "परित्राण" एक चीज़ नहीं है ? क्या त्राण और परित्राण एक वस्तु नहीं है ? न, नहीं है | "त्राण"---"त्रै" धातु "अनट्‌" प्रत्यय करके "त्राण" शब्द निष्पन्न हुआ | जिसका माने है दुःख से बचाना | और, "परित्राण"---"परि" पूर्वक "त्रै" धातु, "अनट्‌" प्रत्यय करके "परित्राण" शब्द आता है | उसका माने ऐसा कुछ कर देना, ताकि दुःख हट जाए और दुबारा दुःख का आने का रास्ता भी बन्द हो जाए | जैसा मान लो तरह-तरह की परेशानियाँ साधु लोगों की होती हैं, तरह-तरह की तबाहियाँ साधु लोगों की होती हैं; दुष्ट आदमी मज़े में रहते हैं, और साधुओं की तबाहियाँ होती हैं | परमपुरुष आते हैं साधुओं को उन तबाहियों से बचाने के लिए | मगर ऐसा भी कुछ कर देना है जो कि युग के लिए एक सर्वोत्तम अस्त्र का भी काम कर दें | दृष्टान्त के लिए समझाते हैं कि, पापी लोग तरह-तरह से dogma बनाकर, भावजड़ता की सहायता लेकर सीधे-साधे मनुष्य को ठगते थे | मगर यही देखो, यह जो तुम लोगों का यह PROUT दर्शन है, इस PROUT दर्शन की जब प्रतिष्ठा होगी; तो पापियों की जितनी शक्तियाँ हैं, सब नाकामयाब हो जाएँगी |

[सभी साधक ज़ोरों से एक स्वर से---"बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !"]

तो, यह एक महान हथियार, आम जनता के हाथ में आ गई है |

तो तुम लोग जो साधु हो, अच्छे हो, तुम लोगों से मैं यही कहूँगा, इस हथियार का पूरा इस्तेमाल करो | यह परमपुरुष की कृपा है कि तुम्हारे हाथ में, यह एक हथियार आ गई है | [10]

धर्म की सही प्रतिष्ठा के लिए परमपुरुष आते हैं


तो, "परित्राणाय साधूनाम्‌"---साधुओं के परित्राण के लिए, अर्थात्‌ सही मुक्ति के लिए, दो-चार दिनों के लिए नहीं, स्थाई रूप से | "विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम्‌"---और, ताकि पापियों का बोलबाला बन्द हो जाए, पापियों के विनाश के लिए ("वि" पूर्वक, "नश्‌" धातु, "घञ्‌" = विनाश), माने सम्पूर्ण रूपेण नाश, ख़ातमा, पापियों के विनाश के लिए | "धर्म संस्थापनार्थाय"---और धर्म की संस्थापन के लिए (स्थापन माने "किसी चीज़ को कहीं धर देना, रख देना”, और संस्थापन माने "सही तरीके से उसको बैठा देना"); अर्थात्‌ समाज के हृदय में, समाज के सर पर, धर्म की सही प्रतिष्ठा के लिए परमपुरुष आते हैं |

"धर्म संस्थापनार्थाय सम्भवामि युगे युगे"---जब मानवता रोती है, जब मानवता चिल्लाती है; तब परमपुरुष के लिए धरती पर आना फ़र्ज़ हो जाता है |

कल रात में, कहा गाया था कि कोई भी मनुष्य अकेला नहीं है | आज उसके साथ यह बात भी कही जा रही है कि, जब ख़ुदा न ख़्वास्ता मुसीबत आएगी, तब परमपुरुष शरीर लेकर तुम्हारे बीच आ जाएँगे |

[सभी साधक ज़ोरों से एक स्वर से---"बाबा बाबा बाबाऽ !"]

इसलिए तुम्हारे लिए किसी भी हालत में, किसी भी पहलू में, डरने की, घबड़ाने की कोई बात नहीं है |

कल्याणमस्तु

[सभी साधक ज़ोरों से एक स्वर से---परम पिता बाबा की जय ! परम पिता बाबा की जय ! परम पिता बाबा की जय !] [11]
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References
1. Ananda Vanii #4
2. Discourses on Krsna & the Giita, “Tadátmánaḿ Srjámyaham”
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Dharma Is Your Real Friend
4. 25 August 1978 morning, Patna
5. Discourses on Krsna & the Giita, “Paritráńáya Sádhúnám”
6. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4, Don’t Be Afraid
7. DMC 19 November 1978 New Delhi
8. MGD 24 October 1979 Jamalpur
9. MGD 24 October 1979 Jamalpur
10. MGD 24 October 1979 Jamalpur
11. MGD 24 October 1979 Jamalpur


== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

May the showering of Your karun'a' continue age after age, up to eternity

“Áloke snát ánande smit, e prabhát jeno prabhu sháshvat hoy...” (Prabhat Samgiita #2649)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, this magnificent dawn of Your auspicious birthday, Ananda Purnima, is saturated with Your divine effulgence and blissful smile – please may it remain so up to eternity. Baba, Your glory is emanating in the far distant sky, as well as in the deepest corner of my heart, O' my Dearmost.

O' my Parama Purusa, since ages I have been waiting in the hope of Your holy advent. Today with Your endless love You have fulfilled my longing. Your infinite compassion (karun'a') has satisfied the yearning of my heart. Baba, please let this showering of Your karun'a' continue to flow, age after age, up to eternity.

O' my Lord, O' Baba, it was known to me that You reside eternally in my mind. Now You have graciously taken advent in Your supreme form and grandeur of Mahasambhuti. O' my Dearmost You reside in my heart and mind; that is the pulsation of my existence. Because You are, I am. By Your cosmic grace, I understand that this divine liila of Yours is infinite and endless.

By Your love and compassion this dawn of Your auspicious birthday is saturated with effulgence and smiling in bliss. Baba, You are so gracious; You are the most loving One...


== Section 3: Prabhat Samgiita ==

मेरा मन नए रंगों और सुगन्धों  से झूम रहा है।

प्रभात संगीत 135: जन्मदिने एइ शुभ क्षणे…

भावार्थः

हे परमपुरुष बाबा! तुम्हारे जन्मदिन आनन्दपूर्णिमा के इस शुभ  अवसर पर, तुम्हारी अहैतुकी कृपा से मेरा प्राण अपार आनन्द से छलक रहा है। मेरा हृदय तुम्हारे प्रेम से भरा हुआ है। प्रति अणु परमाणु नये रंगों और सुगंधों से दोदुल्यमान हो रहा है।  तुम्हारा दिव्य आगमन समस्त ब्रह्माॅंड के प्रत्येक अंश  को स्पंदित कर रहा है। तुम्हारे दिव्य आगमन से सम्पूर्ण वातावरण आवेशित  और स्पंदित हो गया है।

हे प्रभु! तुम्हारे दिव्य आकर्षण और सुन्दरता से हर व्यक्ति आनन्दित होकर अपने आप को तुममें ही खो चुका है। प्रत्येक व्यक्ति तुम्हारे अलौकिक आनन्द में मदहोश  रहा है, और तैर रहा है। तुम्हारी कृपा से, तुम्हारी विशिष्ट उपस्थिति से मेरा हृदय तुम्हें पाकर प्रफुल्लित होकर, तुम्हारे ही दिव्य लय में सब के साथ नाच रहा है।

हे परमपुरुष! तुम प्यार से आए हो, तथा मेरे निकट विराजमान हो । तुम्हारी दिव्य उपस्थिति ने सब कुछ बदल दिया है। ए मेरे प्रभु! तुम ब्रह्म ज्योति छटा में सब के आनन्द में रहते हो।

बाबा! इस शुभ दिन पर मेरी तुमसे यही याचना है कि कृपा कर मेरे हृदय में निवास करो,  मैं अपना सब कुछ तुम्हारे चरण कमलों में अर्पित करता हॅूं। (1)

Reference
1. Hindi purport translated by Dr. T.R. Sukul from original English purport by Ananda Marga Universal.


== Section 4: Important Teaching ==

How a lack of basic needs causes chaos


Ananda Marga philosophy states, “If human beings lack the basic physical necessities of life they will not be able to follow higher pursuits. You will find that a person’s sense of discrimination is disturbed if he or she is confronted with only a little physical hardship. If an intellectual becomes angry, he or she may utter insentient words. Hence, the shortage of physical wealth results in restlessness and causes the loss of people’s sense of discrimination, and then people naturally tend towards brutality. It is because of this that communism has tended towards brutality. This is the underlying psychic reason.” (1)

Note: Here we apply Guru’s above teaching in two fundamental arenas: (a) the general society, and (b) one’s familial environment.

First, in order to keep peace and tranquility in society, Baba has explained that everyone’s basic living requirements must be met. If this is not achieved, there will be anger, fury and unrest on the streets. For instance, if there is a shortage of grain and people do not have enough to eat, then riots often erupt. And we see that at the time of an economic depression, crime increases. Verily if the people are hungry, homeless, lacking medical care, or any other type of shortage for their existential survival, then there is going to be trouble “in the streets”. The people will not remain calm, rather there will be an outbreak of violence, and maybe even a rash of criminal activity - or both. Whenever there is a shortage of physical necessities, people quickly resort to sin or crime. To build up a healthy society, the minimum requirements must be met - otherwise there will not be harmony in the social sphere.

Second, if those whom you are living or working with do not have their physical needs met, then the overall atmosphere and relations will be ruined. So when with your close people or colleagues, it is important to ensure their existential needs are met. If they have not slept or eaten, then that is not the time to engage them in dialog and debate. They will be irritable, easily angered, and at their worst. So one should ensure that those around you are fed, rested, and have their basic needs met. If that is done, then one can engage in other realms with them. Sadly, due to a basic lack of awareness, so many simple interactions lead to horrible incidents of domestic violence and workplace feuds etc - all due to a lack of physical support etc. When in reality, this can be easily avoided.

In Him
Diipti

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Three Causes of Sin


== Section 5: Comments ==

Re: Awful news

Namaskar,

These are the dirty folks who do not meditate, follow 16 point nor Yama -Niyama nor Avadhutika standard rules.

in Him,
N.

Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic - Awful news

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Re: About Dada R


Namaskar,

Who is the MAHARAJA sitting on the RAJGADDI ? He should have refused Rajgaddi for a small metal or wood chair or just a plain kambal for the lecture. Ego has reached sky high . vinashakaaley vipariita buddhi.

in Him,
N.

Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic - About Dada R

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Re: History: Early Ananda Nagar


Namaskar

Dadhichis : Baba  I was never so clear about how incidents took place in Ananada Nagar, Thanks for the historical article so well puttogether. Those days in early 1965 , the first batch of W/T Trainees were taking their training . I was lucky to have been one of them in that batch . There was one DMC in 1965 in Jabalpur and over 10 margiis dedicated to be W/T's from Raipur , then MP. There were only 2 avadhutas then . Ac Satyanandajii and Ac Shivanandajii  and Ac Raghunathjii gave us Prout philosophy and Ac Ramashrayajii taught us VSS drills . There were no toilets . Only one large 50'x120' mud hut . Cooking classes DC's all took place in that hall only. Food was delicious even though full of stones . Such love among the group is hard to experience these days. I used to be on the night security duty usually beginning at midnight . What a great nature ..and nature’s sounds..Being a guard is like going for Kapalika saadhana . Lots of Tandava dance and villagers come watch us in a strange manner. They were so humble and simple folks . Today's Ananda Nagar is like 5 star hotel ..with concrete buildings , college halls with all comforts and senior workers taking full advantage of all these facilities for a lazy and a luxurious life style . It has become their paradise and very deeply attached to that power and position and material wealth and money . ​Request
         Baba that these sanyasins change their hearts and set their life back on track to Baba's mission. That is a unforgettable divine experience.., over 1/2 a century ago.  Baba Nam Kevalam.

​In Him,
N.

Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic - History: Early Ananda Nagar


== Section 6: Links ==
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