Namaskar,
Those familiar with Baba's pravacans know that the explanation of Saḿskrta / Sanskrit words is a key element of His discourses. Most every discourse is centered around either a Saḿskrta word or a Saḿskrta shloka. One can pick up any Ananda Marga book and randomly open to any discourse and corroborate this idea. Baba has given example after example how old Saḿskrta / Vedic is the mother of all Indo-European languages, as well as Southeast Asian languages, and related to most spoken tongues of the world. This fact He has emphasized and reiterated throughout His teachings.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "If Saḿskrta is used human unity will be encouraged and human beings will move closer together. See how sweet the link is between Vedic, Saḿskrta and the other classical languages of the world? So you should encourage the study of Saḿskrta." (1)
Here the chief point is that if people from various language backgrounds come to know that their mother tongue is related with old Saḿskrta, then they will embrace this and forget all external differences. Saḿskrta is a unifying force because of its universal quality. Baba has given a special place to Saḿskrta, as it will help heal the wounds of humanity and bring about a brighter human society.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/Concrete proof of Saḿskrta’s link
Next, the below teaching stands as concrete and irrefutable proof of the deep and dynamic link Saḿskrta has with so many languages. Basically, Baba is telling that Vedic Saḿskrta is the starting point or the top of the pyramid. And from that came two languages: (1) Prakrta & (2) Latin. And from Prakrta came about 98% of the languages of India. So Prakrta, which is a descendent of Vedic Saḿskrta, has many, many daughters and granddaughters such as Magahii, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Bengali, Gujurati, Hindi etc. And from Latin there came two distinct groups (a) Oriento-demi & (b) Occidental demi. The former led to the formation of French and Italian and the latter resulted in Spanish and Portuguese. Thus Vedic Saḿskrta is the starting point of so many of the world's languages.
Baba spoke about this while in Valencia, Spain on 30 May '79 because He wanted Spanish and overseas margiis to know that Vedic Saḿskrta is the grandmother of their native language(s).
Ananda Marga ideology says, "The Saḿskrta language was spoken by the Aryan people from 15,000 years [ago] to last 5,000 years [ago], for a long range of 10,000 years, and Pra'krta from 5,000 years [ago] to 2,000 years [ago], that is, for a period of about 3,000 years. During Lord Buddha’s period, distorted Pra'krta was the common mass language, that is, the people’s language. In the later Saḿskrta, you may say hemi-Saḿskrta – it’s another sister, that is a daughter of Vedic Saḿskrta, old Saḿskrta, was Latin. And Latin has got two offshoots: one is Oriento-demi-Latin, and the other Occidento-demi-Latin. Oriento-demi-Latin languages are French and Italian, and Occidento-demi-Latin are Spanish and Portuguese. Latin was the source. Similarly in Lord Buddha’s time the language was hemi-Prakrta." (2)
Old Saḿskrta is the mother of all...
Next Baba clearly tells how Saḿskrta is the mother of most Asian languages as well.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Saḿskrta is a classical subject as well as an ancient language. It is the mother of all the mother languages of South Asia and Southeast Asia." (3)
Saḿskrta is one very special unifying language that is related with so many major and minor language groups of the world. So it is an essential element for creating human unity and indeed it is for this very reason that Baba has given us all Sanskrit names.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "At the time of initiation or shortly afterwards, those who do not have a Sanskrit name should be given one by the a'ca'rya/a'." (4)
Saḿskrta holds a tremendous place in both our AM and global societies. It is the linking point among all.
Conclusion
Baba has focused on Sanskrit grammar and erudition in so many books starting with “Shrii Prabhat Ranjain's Sarkar's Grammar Book” (parts 1-3). This is an edition that totals thousands of pages. Thereafter, Baba gave His books: Varna Vijiana, Varna Vicitra, and Shabda Cayanika-- in that order. All these publications focus on Saḿskrta and its relation with the various languages of the globe. Through it all, Baba is explaining Saḿskrta grammar, relating it with other languages, and creating new vocabulary so that Sanskrit can be used everywhere around the globe. And verily this is already happening as words like Guru, dharma, mantra, karma, and so many others have been incorporated into languages all over the globe. The greater use of the Saḿskrta language, the better it will be for the flowering of our universal human family.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "If Saḿskrta is used human unity will be encouraged and human beings will move closer together. See how sweet the link is between Vedic, Saḿskrta and the other classical languages of the world? So you should encourage the study of Saḿskrta." (5)
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "A perfect state of balance will be established between individuals and the collectivity, and between the collectivity and the Cosmos." (6)
In Him,
Ramanuj
~ In-depth study ~
Here below is the correct version of the para from the discourse "Lord Buddha's Cardinal Principles". May 30 1979. In this below para, Baba explains that Latin is the daughter of Saḿskrta:
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The Saḿskrta language was spoken by the Aryan people from 15,000 years [ago] to last 5,000 years [ago], for a long range of 10,000 years, and Pra'krta from 5,000 years [ago] to 2,000 years [ago], that is, for a period of about 3,000 years. During Lord Buddha’s period, distorted Pra'krta was the common mass language, that is, the people’s language. In the later Saḿskrta, you may say hemi-Saḿskrta – it’s another sister, that is a daughter of Vedic Saḿskrta, old Saḿskrta, was Latin. And Latin has got two offshoots: one is Oriento-demi-Latin, and the other Occidento-demi-Latin. Oriento-demi-Latin languages are French and Italian, and Occidento-demi-Latin are Spanish and Portuguese. Latin was the source. Similarly in Lord Buddha’s time the language was hemi-Prakrta." (7)
Here is a graph of the language tree given by Baba to make the matter very clear:
Seen from another view:
Vaidik Saḿskrtam -> two daughters (Pra'krta & Latin).
Latin -> two daughters (Oriento-demi-Latin & Occidento-demi-Latin).
Oriento-demi-Latin -> two daughters (French & Italian).
Occidento-demi-Latin -> two daughters (Spanish & Portuguese).
Saḿskrta is the root of so many Arabic & Middle-Eastern words.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Silik in Arabic means 'fine fibre'. The fine fibres that came to Bengal from China were given the Sanskrit name ciina'm'shuka. This cinna'm'shuka was given the Farsi name resham and the Arabic name silk. Arab merchants used to export this cinna'm'shuka to the markets of Europe. When they were heard saying the Arabic word in Europe, cinna'm'shuka became 'silk' with the help of a little fault pronunciation." (8)
References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, The Significance of Language
2. Valencia, V12-28, Spain 30 May '79 EGD
3. Prout in Nutshell-17, The Evolution of Indian Languages
4. Varńa Vijiṋána, Phonetics, Prefixes and Suffixes (Discourse 5)
5. Caryacarya - 1
6. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, The Significance of Language
7. A Few Problems Solved - 8, Pramá – 1 / Dynamic Equilibrium and Equipoise
8. Valencia, V12-28, Spain 30 May '79 EGD
I felt utterly powerless & called You
Prabhat Samgiita Intro: This below song describes the scene just prior to and during the divine advent of Parama Purusa. Those days the whole humanity was being exploited, tortured, and choked. In response, right-thinking people tried to solve the problems; 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 demons and establish dharma. This song is the expression of the heart of those bhaktas when they were desperately crying for His help. Upon hearing their call, Parama Purusa Baba takes advent as the Taraka Brahma; He then creates a tremendous psycho-spiritual vibration whereby all the problems are resolved. In the very near future, in the coming hours and days, we will see this manifest in the physical sphere.
"Duhkhe kleshe kátar hoye, d́eke chilum báre báre..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3290)
Purport:
O’ my Parama Purusa, due to extreme suffering and misery, helplessly I cried out for You again and again in desperation. But You did not give any response, as if You were deaf. Why did You ignore my call. By seeing the plight of suffering humanity, I felt utterly powerless and called You to come and re-establish dharma in its proper place, my Prabhu.
O’ Divine Entity, due to injustice, oppression, and torture, their golden dreams withered away; everyone crying loudly. They wanted to remove the dogma of caste, creed, and racial differences, and establish one human society. But those demons in human form were creating havoc all around. The righteous people were harassed and beleaguered so they were wailing with loud lamentations. The situation was bleak.
O’ my Parama Purusa, Baba, in the end, You came in the form of Rudra. You burned the devilness with intense fire and the thundering sound of Your viśáńa. You instilled bhagavad dharma on this earth. All the sinners were destroyed. You saved humanity from the vileness of those demons and spread Your brilliant refulgence of bhakti. You inundated this whole creation with Your love. People realised the importance of human life; they understood it is not for carnal satisfaction, but for supreme fulfillment. Everybody’s eyes were opened. You are so gracious, You are the Saviour...
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3290:
[1] Rudra: Parama Purusa has many forms - one of which is rudra, meaning horrible or terrible. This is when He punishes wrongdoers of their sins and forces them to mend their ways. That is one key aspect of rudra and that is how the role of Parama Purusa is depicted in this song. Another meaning of Rudra is when He blesses someone with overwhelming joy and in that blissful state they cry. So one of the countless names of Parama Purusa is Rudra wherein He makes others weep. The demonic forces get annihilated and cry out while the good people shed tears of joy - divinely intoxicated in His bliss. Here below it is explained furthermore.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "Why call the Supreme Being 'Rudra'? The word Rudra in Sanskrit means 'weeping'. But the Supreme Being not only makes all weep, He also makes them laugh! In both the circumstances, that is, of extreme pain and pleasure, there are tears in the eyes. In pain the tears come from the middle of the eyes, in pleasure they come from the corners of the eyes. A mother weeps when her daughter goes to her in-laws' house. She also weeps when her daughter returns from the house of her in-laws. In one case she weeps for pain, in another she weeps for joy."
"If living beings were to live in one state always, there would be extreme monotony and no one would want to continue life. If in a drama we know the end in the very beginning, there would be no interest in the play. We need suspense, ups-and-downs and eleventh-hour surprises to keep life interesting. God, that is, Rudra, is a first-class dramatist. He keeps life floating within the two extremes of joy and pain; hence His liila', His play, goes on." (1)
[2] Viśáńa: The literal meaning is horn - such as when a bugle is blown to call and inspire the masses. In the case of Ananda Marga, the viśáńa symbolises our tri-shastra the social, philosophical, and spiritual scriptures containing the teachings of Prout, neo-humanism, and all spiritual guidelines. By coming in contact with Ananda Marga philosophy, people awaken, rise up, fight against dogma, and establish dharma, by His grace.
Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 25, Rudra
Is this a lady?
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Parama Puruśa is the only real entity, the only absolute entity. The further the jiivas move towards Parama Puruśa, the more elevated their minds become. When they reach a very subtle stage of elevation, their concentrated mind-stuff speeds towards Him with the one-pointedness of an arrow. Such a mentality is called Rádhá....What is Rádhá bháva? When devotees feel in their heart of hearts that their existence is meaningless without attaining Lord, that they cannot survive a single moment without feeling His blissful presence, they have attained the stage called Rádhá. Such devotees know nothing other than árádhaná [total mental absorption”]. (1)
Note: Some ignorant people think that Radha is a female of Vrindaban. But that is not true. 'A-grade' bhaktas are Radha, whether they are male or female or anyone.
Reference
1. Namami Krsnasundaram, Vraja Krśńa and Sáḿkhya Philosophy (Discourse 7)
Ananda Marga ideology states, “In each and every action you will have to try to realize the Supreme Entity; then and only then will those actions not be binding. When you think He is here, He is nearer than here. He is so near that it is difficult to measure the distance. You search Him in the caves of the Himalayas and wander here and there and He is nowhere. But when you attain awareness of Him, you know that He was along with you in your search and that He was seated in your heart. He shares your joys and pains, as He is with you through thick and thin. He never leaves you even when all others have abandoned you.” (1)
Note: When the mind is influenced by avidya maya, a sadhaka may start thinking that, “Parama Purusa is not along with me.” In that depraved state, the mahaprayan dogma sprouts in the mind. Just as night and day cannot co-exist, similarly the mahaprayan dogma (i.e. “Parama Purusa is no more”) and the above the cited idea - that “Parama Purusa is always with me” - cannot co-exist. When a person keeps their mind pure with Brahmabhava then the mahaprayan dogma will not brood in their mind. To understand fully, please read the above quote again.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, God Is With You
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Everywhere in the west the gay movement is gaining traction. That is why this following teaching is very important. There is no room for confusion about the stand of Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga ideology states, "Love and passion are mutually antagonistic tendencies. The attachment for a finite thing is an expression of extroverted energy, whereas the attraction for the Infinite is an expression of the introverted energy. That is why these two can never co-exist. Therefore the aspirant has to skillfully to transform passion into love." (1)
Ananda Marga is the path of introversial movement towards the Supreme Entity; it is not the path of sensuality and lust. These two opposites cannot co-exist. They are mutually exclusive. Either one may goad their mind towards Parama Purusa, or they may indulge in animal propensities. There is no scope to do both.
That is why there is no option for leading a gay / homosexual lifestyle in Ananda Marga. Because a gay lifestyle is based on the baser propensities - sex for sex sake. Every dedicated Ananda Margii will easily grasp this point - it is just a matter of simple mathematics. Whereas, it is far more difficult for those goaded by those lower propensities to understand. That is why it is said that until the mind reaches a particular level, one cannot assimilate the teachings of Ananda Marga ideology. Ananda Marga is for standard human beings not those with animal mind and human body.
Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Bhaktitattva
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