Baba
Dogma about “Guru’s words”
Namaskar,
If you have read Baba’s books, attended dharmacakra regularly, or been around senior margiis and Wts etc, then you have probably heard the following shloka:
Mantramúlaḿ GururvákyamThe question then arises what does this really mean and how, as sadhakas, do we apply this in our own lives. Here following are some points to consider.
Meaning: Guru’s word is mantra
Will not produce the desired effect, if….
#1: The basic sense is that Guru’s teachings are like a mantra. If anyone follows the spirit of His spiritual teachings then they will attain mukti / moksa, by His grace.
#2: Baba has presented His teachings in the form of His numerous discourses. To follow those teachings, a sadhaka should know the underlying spirit. Merely memorizing the words in a literal manner will not produce the desired effect. If one embraces the inner spirit of what Baba wishes to convey then that is everything.
#3: As Mahasambhuti, Sadguru Baba’s overall presentation was very dynamic. Sometimes Baba would joke, play dramas, scold, and deliver discourses etc. Through each of those avenues Baba would speak in a unique manner based on the circumstances. So following the literal word is not helpful. The key element is to understand the overarching idea Baba was expressing in every situation.
#4: Suppose Baba delivered an 30 minute discourse. Then the need of the day was to record it and transcribe it to know what Baba actually spoke. Using that as a platform, it is our duty as His disciples to garner the spirit of His teachings from that discourse by understanding it within the greater context of His teachings. Once that is achieved one will have mastery of that discourse and be able to explain and expound upon those teachings in numerous ways using a wide-ranging vocabulary. So the spirit more so than the literal word is what is important. Yet knowing the literal words at the outset is integral for comprehending the overall meaning and guideline.
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Spirit of Guru’s teaching is the main thing
#5: Baba has given His teachings in multiple languages. And then we translate those teachings - using our own chosen words - into other languages. By this way, sadhakas from other linguistic backgrounds are able to understand that discourse. This furthermore shows that the overall spirit is the key aspect. Even if Baba spoke the entire discourse in Hindi, a sincere sadhaka who does not know any Hindi can understand exactly what Baba is conveying in that discourse, while a native Hindi speaker may not really understand that discourse even though they know every word. Again and again, it comes back to fact the spirit or essence of His message is what is most important. Mere literal understanding will not get you far.
#6: Baba’s teachings are not limited by a particular language or set of words. Actually, the inner meaning of His guidelines fail to be conveyed by words alone. Such is the limitation of language. A professor with a Ph.D. in philosophy may not be able to understand one of Baba discourses even though that discourse was given in his mother tongue because he lacked the mental capacity to embrace the underlying spirit of Baba’s teachings. Words are mere symbols and inadequate - in and of themselves - to convey all the subtleties of Baba’s eternal guidelines. Both sadhana and philosophical understanding are needed.
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Conclusion
#7: If anyone follows the spirit - not the letter - of Sadguru Baba’s blessed teachings then they are assured of attaining mukti / moksa. That is what is meant by the sholka, Mantramúlaḿ Gururvákyam.
In Him,
Dharmamitra
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Still suffering from 7000-year-old problem
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “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.”
“Another Sanskrit equivalent for “woman” is nárii, which is feminine gender. But Shiva used the term kalatra, in the neuter; for to her husband a woman is a wife, but to her children and other members of the society, she is as dignified as her male counterpart. So by declaring a married lady to be kalatra, Shiva gave her special status, and addressed her in neuter terms.”
“The liberal meaning of the term viváha is “live one’s life in a new way with a special type of responsibility”. This is the underlying significance of the Shaeva system of marriage.”
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In His life, Shiva Himself married with this commitment. We can say without the least hesitation that Shiva was the first person in this world to marry in the proper sense of the term..” (1)
Note: That which was common 7000 years ago has now again come into vogue: That same disease has become prevalent today. A huge percentage of people around the globe are leading libertine life - especially in the materialistic areas. They produce children and neglect to take any responsibility. They do not like to be bound in conjugal relations and shoulder the responsibility of helping the child. The ones who suffer the most are the children and the mother. Often such children wind up in foster care - mentally and physically scarred. It is a serious crisis - watch out. Where capitalism is growing that disease will spread. Our duty is to propagate this teaching - if we bring even one libertine onto the path of responsibility then at least to some small degree the problem is solved.
Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Disc: 9
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