Ananda Marga Universal Forum: July 2018

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Mahaprayan of great margii

Baba

Mahaprayan of great margii

Namaskar,

It is with much sadness to share the news of the mahaprayan of Shrii Mukteshvar Buksrai ji. His mahaprayan occurred some hours ago at 4pm IST on 31 July 2018. Mukteshvar ji was a devoted and dedicated Ananda Margii from Palamu, Jharkhand, India. Mukteshvar ji was initiated into Ananda Marga sadhana in 1962 and was 84 years of age at the time of his mahaprayan.

Mukteshvar ji was a very generous, community-minded, and sincere bhakta. He was always involved in sadhana, service, and sacrifice, ever-ready and active in helping those in need and preaching the gospel of neo-humanism and the ideas of tantra yoga.

With his mahaprayan, the entire Ananda Marga society of the world, and certainly all local margiis of Palamu, and especially his laokik family members will deeply miss Shrii Mukteshvar ji. May we all take solace in the fact that our dear Muktesvhvar ji was a bhakta of Sadguru Baba. Certainly he will attain mukti or moksa, accordingly. Baba will lovingly bestow His infinite grace.

in Him,
Diindayal

Note: Alert for those cremating a dead body in India or Indian managed cremation homes around the world. Their custom is to put the burning fire /hot coals in the mouth of the deceased to initiate the burning of the body. This is prohibed in AMPS as it is uncivilised. So watch out do not allow this. If you are not careful they will end of doing it. Make them aware ahead of tim.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The practice of putting fire into the mouth of the dead body is repulsive, it should not be encouraged." (Caryacarya - 1, Disposal of the Dead Body)

~ In-depth study ~

We have seen that when somebody dies then in offering their condolences people say now Mr So-and-so is sitting on Baba's lap. On other occasions when telling a Baba story people also say, "Such and such person sat on Baba's lap." But these days the trend is that "sitting on Baba's lap" is used more in connection with death. And that causes some confusion in reader's mind. To unknot the situation please read below.

Dogma: if "on Baba's lap" only used for death

Here are quoted lines from recently posted emails on various forums, wherein the writer uses the phrase - "in Baba's lap" - with the occasion of death:

- "May Parama Purusa Baba accept her in HIS divine lap"

- "May his soul rest in the lap of our beloved BABA"

- "Now she is taking rest in Baba's Lap."

- "May Baba accept him in HIS divine lap....."

- "May he rest in HIS loving lap of eternity."

- "We are sure that Baba has taken him in His loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in Baba's lap forever."

- "Let her rest peacefully in Baba's Lap - which she always desired."

- "now he is in beloved Baba's lap"

- "May his soul get peaceful place in His lap"

- "He is now in Bábá's loving lap"

- "May Baba bless him with a seat in His lap."

- "May BABA accept him in HIS divine lap!"

- "May Baba take him in his eternal loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in peace taking shelter in Baba's lap."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

- "We all collectively pray to Baba to take him on Baba's divine lap forever.”

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. These days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's intimate spiritual experiences - unfortunately. By this way, the phrase "in Baba's lap" is being misused and step by step the real meaning is being forgotten as now people more commonly use the phrase to eulogize those who have died, and much less so to express their inner feelings of bhakti. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.

Baba story: "sitting on Baba's lap"

Some time ago after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba. He said, "After being lovingly scolded by Baba for my wrongdoings, then He called me close and placed me on His lap - I remained there for some time soaking up His love - and He blessed me."

We all enjoyed hearing about his personal account with Baba during dharma samiiksa. When he finished telling his factual and historical event, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries. Towards the end, one new margii raised his hand and asked, "How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Everyone stared at the new margii in amazement. There was a look of astonishment all around - people were really shocked to hear him say this. The new sadhaka sensed that something was wrong He said very matter-of-factly, "I thought that sitting on Baba's Lap means that he (the margii) died - that is why I asked that question."

This was quite eye-opening for those of us in the room: Through our language and expression we had unknowingly taught someone to think that being on Baba's lap is the equivalent of death. Because it seems that nowadays people only use the phrase "Baba's lap" when a person has died, such as "Let him rest peacefully in Baba's lap", as if in order to sit on Baba’s lap one has to die. But that is false. Sincere sadhakas regularly sit on Baba’s lap in their meditation. It is His grace. It is just like a child need not die in order to sit on his father’s lap.

The idea is that this phrase - Baba's lap - has been linked with death due to extreme overuse. So for some time if sadhakas use this phrase exclusively for spiritual purposes, that will be best. The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its pure spiritual quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.

Baba would bless bhaktas and place them on His lap

There are tens of thousands of recorded stories by sadhakas where they use the phrase, "on Baba's lap", when describing their experiences of being with Baba: He used to bless them and bring them on His lap. People should understand the deeply mystical value of this expression, and not just think that Baba's lap means death, i.e. that you can only sit on His lap at the time of death. Still today there are thousands of margiis walking this earth who sat in Baba's lap. And not only that, there are countless more sadhakas who were blessed by Baba in dreams and sadhana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply intimate experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

There are so many ways an aspirant can reach unto Baba's lap including in sadhana. That is the main idea that should be preserved. Sadhana is a spiritual practice and one can sit on Baba's lap in sadhana. We should make it cent-per-cent clear to one and all that the phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", does not mean death.

"Mahaprayan" means death of mortals - confirm for yourself
from the Samsad Bengali-English Dictionary

Mahaprayan (Death): Many are aware that mahaprayan (death) is the common term used in India and especially in our Bengal to describe the death of any human being, even ordinary people. In that way, the obituary columns of the newspapers of Bengal regularly cite the mahaprayan (death) of various persons of society who died or passed away.

Some may get confused and wrongly think that the word 'mahaprayan' (death) is one extraordinarily term of bhakti to be used in association with Parama Purusa. But that is not at all the case. Rather to do so is only to undermine the eternal presence of Parama Purusa. That is why no bhaktas ever use the word 'mahaprayan' in reference to Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Because Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna exist eternally. Then there is no question of Their mahaprayan (death).

Baba is Parama Purusa so He is eternal and there is no question of His mahaprayan.

Here it should be known that the convention of an annual death day ceremony (i.e. shraddhainjali or mahaprayan) is a foundation of the Islamic tradition. Muslims are well known for this, and their approach of an annual death day ceremony was adopted by the leader of a particular group in AMPS. So no one should think that mahaprayan is some type of sacred event. It is done on the death day anniversary of Muslims.

And for those who need still more technical proof then all this can be clarified quite readily by referencing the dictionary. Specifically in the Samsad Bengali-English dictionary 3rd edition on page 848. Checking there it will be confirmed that the word 'mahaprayan' means death. Which is why it is used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens. And that is the case in this letter also. The term mahaprayan means death and this is the ideal term for this purpose.

Mahaprayan is only for humans not for Sadguru

Here it should be qualified that there is both real mahaprayan and fake mahaprayan. Real mahaprayan marks the death of any ordinary human being, just like the aforesaid news. This is the proper use of the term: To note a person's departure from this earth. That is the meaning of the mahaprayan term and that is the standard way the term is used in Indian languages.

Then there is the fake, or so-called, or dogmatic mahaprayan. That is when certain vested interests try to apply the mahaprayan term to Parama Purusa. This is grossly inappropriate because when Parama Purusa Sadguru Baba is that Divine Entity who is beginningless and endless and resides always in our heart, then it is entirely wrong to proclaim that He is gone.

That is why rational margiis are protesting; because the Oct 21st program is so-called mahaprayan. So-called means that something is fake. Parama Purusa is eternal, thus for some vested interests to declare "mahaprayan of Parama Purusa" is nothing but so-called mahaprayan.

Mahaprayan only really happens in the case of human beings, not Parama Purusa. Those doing mahaprayan for Sadguru are hypocrites. On the one side in meditation they ask His grace thinking that He is ever-present, and on the other side they think that Baba has passed way. That is their hypocrisy.

== Section 2: Links ==

Recent postings

Story: Prout Govt

Nefarious ways of Rudrananda: NY & Berlin News

Sexual issues: solutions #4

Anubhuti

Other topics of interest

Toxic effect of spineless people in AM

See: AMPS Procedural Orders

More important letters

Rudrananda with his main henchmen

Pranavatmakananda spread false things in book

Why abortion is sinful in AM

Coward avadhuta don't prefix or capitalize

Trick to get top post

About Shravanii Purnima (26 Aug 2018) & cemetery sadhana

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Monday, July 30, 2018

Dharma samiiksa’ + 4 more

Baba

Dharma samiiksa’

Namaskar,

All-knowing Baba used to check the Sixteen Points of various workers and Lft's while taking report. This was His regular approach during all reporting sessions. And it intensified during His grand program of Dharma Samiiksa ('79 - ‘80). Verily, this way of reporting continued right up through 1990 - where omniscient Baba was regularly checking how workers etc were following 16 Points, and especially the point of sadhana.
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Baba's ways to guide Wts

Baba used to uncover how that particular Wt was not properly following 16 Points. The concerned worker was not doing all the lessons of sadhana; in result they could not get the necessary inspiration or sufficient energy to fulfill their social service responsibilities. Baba used to expose that worker’s hidden sins before all and show the right path. And by this way the Wt was greatly benefited and blessed by all-benevolent Sadguru Baba. Side by side, all got the guideline that sadhana is essential for properly serving suffering humanity.

So by dharma samiiksa and various reportings, everyone understood that by doing all the lessons of sadhana - one will always receive the requisite strength and inspiration to fulfill all their duties in life and serve the society. This much we all understood from Baba's reporting style those days.

What can be the cause downfall

So today when we see our organisation in a crisis situation it can be easily concluded that a major factor behind this downfall is that those at the helm - i.e. so-called central purodhas - are not properly following 16 Points. Most notably, certain Dadas are not doing their sadhana. Otherwise what can be the cause of the disarray, chaos, and divisions within the upper echelons of our organisation.

Consequently, when the standard of sadhana is down then everything goes in the wrong direction. To rectify this situation one has to point out those not properly following 16 points. All margiis and Wts should keep watch on one another regarding who is and who is not properly following 16 Points.
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Anyone can point out anyone

Here below Ananda Marga ideology clearly explains that each and every Ananda Margii - young or old, new or senior, family person or Wt - has the God-given right and allotted duty to point out other Ananda Margiis on Sixteen Points. So it is wrong to assume that only Wts can point out other Wts etc. Baba's decree is that anyone can point out anyone - even a new margii can point out a senior purodha if that purodha is not adhering to the tenets of Sixteen Points.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Regarding the Sixteen Points, it was said that ácárya/ás or senior persons would see if you were observing them properly or not. Similarly, I gave a directive to all that they should keep watch on one another. No one will exempt anyone else regarding the Sixteen Points." (1)

Up till now some have been confused on this point. After reading Beloved Baba's directive, any and all confusion should be wiped away. Baba's mandate is extremely straight-forward.

Conclusion

When so-called central purodhas properly adhere to the tenets of Sixteen Points they will abandon groupism and follow universal human dharma. By that way our organisation will be cleaned and brought onto the right track. In this regard, every Ananda Margii must be vigilant and adhere to Sixteen Points and ensure others are also following Sixteen Points, especially those in leadership positions.
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In Him,
Bhakti Bhusan

~ In-depth study ~

Make them shun bad habit by sweet or harsh words

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "From the social or human viewpoint, everybody has the right to correct the behaviour of everyone else. This is the birthright of every human being. No scholar can dispute the right of people to correct the shortcomings of those with whom they come in contact. The recognition of this right is indispensable for the health of society. " (2)

Ananda Marga philosophy teaches us, "The establishment of an ideal society depends on the mutual help of the members and their cooperative behaviour. This cooperative behaviour depends on the practice of the principles of Yama and Niyama; so, spiritual practices, especially the practice of Yama and Niyama, are the sound foundation of an ideal society...All Ananda Margis, when they see other Margis acting against the principles of Yama and Niyama, must make them shun this habit either by sweet or harsh words or by dealing even more strictly. Thus they will have to make the society strong. Henceforth I direct every Ananda Margi to keep strict vigilance on other Ananda Margi to make them practise the principles of Yama and Niyama." (3)

Caryacarya says, “If you find that the conduct of an individual is antisocial, you should try to reform his or her nature by resorting to whatever severe measures may be necessary. Remember, he or she is not your enemy, but his/her conduct is the enemy of your society." (4)

Up till now some have been confused on this point. After reading Beloved Baba's directive, any and all confusion should be wiped away. Baba's guideline is extremely straight-forward.

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Silent Action
2. Human Society - 1, Justice
3. Guide to Human Conduct, How to Live in Society
4. Caryacarya - 2, Society, pt #19

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

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

तुम्हें भूलकर मायाजाल

प्रभात संगीत: ámi, tomáre bhúliyá chinu kata din, calechi ucal pathe paŕechi ságar shrote,
chile svarńábja acin, malin hoyeche din hatádare shriihiin (PS #4091)

बाबा, तुम्हें भूलकर मायाजाल में फंस गया, मैं कितने ही दिनों से भटक गया । तुम्हारे बताए हुए आध्यात्मिक मार्ग के उच्च रास्ते पर चल रहा था, वहीँ से मैं सागर में जा गिरा । यह सब तुम्हें भूल जाने के कारण ही हुआ । हे स्वर्ण-कमल, तुम दूर ही रह गए । तुमसे दूर जाने के कारण मैं पतित हो गया। मेरा जीवन गन्दा हो गया, मेरे मन से तुम्हारे प्रति आकर्षण चला गया, जिससे मैं दुःख में हूँ ।

== Section 3: Hindi Quote ==

कभी किसी भी हालत में कोई भी मनुष्य अकेले नहीं हैं

Ananda Marga ideology says, "जो साधक हैं, जिनमें ईश्वर-प्रेम जाग गया है; वे डरपोक नहीं रहते हैं | वे हिम्मतवार बनते हैं | क्यों हिम्मतवार बनते हैं ? क्यों ? न, वे जानते हैं, वे अनुभव करते हैं, महसूस करते हैं कि विश्वब्रह्माण्ड की जो सबसे बड़ी शक्ति है परमात्मा, वे उनके साथ हैं | कभी किसी भी हालत में कोई भी मनुष्य अकेले नहीं हैं | कोई भी भक्त, कोई भी साधक अकेले नहीं हैं | इसलिए साधक जब भक्त जब पाप के ख़िलाफ़ लड़ाई करते हैं, जय उन्हीं की होती है | क्यों ? न, उनके साथ, सिर्फ़ उनके दो हाथ अथवा पैर नहीं हैं | उनके साथ सिर्फ़ उनके यम-नियम के दस अङ्ग नहीं हैं, उनके साथ परमात्मा के चक्रसुदर्शन भी हैं |"

[मार्गी लोग---"बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !" |

"इसलिए तुम साधक कभी किसी भी प्रकार की पाप शक्ति से मत डरो |" (1) (परमतत्त्व और अनुध्यान, Paramatattva aor Anudhyána, S22-09, DMC 7 September 1966 Purnia)

Reference
1. परमतत्त्व और अनुध्यान, Paramatattva aor Anudhyána, S22-09, DMC 7 September 1966 Purnia

== Section 4: Important Teaching ==

Spiritual yoga nidra, not stupor or slumber

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Most of the hormones of the upper portion are consumed by the solar plexus, which is contiguous with the anáhata cakra. When the sudhárasa [bliss-causing hormones] emitted by the glands and sub-glands situated above the ájiṋá cakra are consumed in the ájiṋá cakra, the result is that the ájiṋá cakra is strongly affected by the high secretion of hormones brought about by sádhaná [spiritual practices] in that upper region, and consequently the irises of the eyes move upwards and a state of trance ensues. A pleasant drowsiness of tandrá [somnolence] mixed with nidrá [sleepiness] overcomes the eyes, and the person is immersed in a type of slumber of a subtle loka [realm]. This kind of yoga nidrá, bháva nidrá, adhyátma nidrá is known as hypnosis in English. Bear in mind that it has no connection with hypnotism or mesmerism. Hypnotism or mesmerism is outer-suggestion, while hypnosis is auto-suggestion.” (1)

Note: This does not refer to the type of sleep that occurs in sadhana when the surroundings are very warm etc. That is a tamasik state. In His above teaching, Sadguru Baba is talking about spiritual hypnosis. This is a very high stage that occurs when sadhana is very good. When one sits and experiences deep sadhana for an extended period then their whole existence becomes calm. After sadhana they will not like to talk with anyone or do anything mundane etc, and their mantra will go on effortlessly even when walking around etc. They will not even like to have their eyes open. This is a higher stage of sadhana. That is what Baba is describing in the above teaching.

This is known as spiritual drowsiness or spiritual intoxication - not sleep in the worldly sense. Sincere sadhakas experience this. To attain this stance one must do longer sadhana. Sitting in an isolated place is also very helpful. Then, by Guru’s grace, within a short period one can realise this. And they will see that this type of spiritual hypnosis will last for a long time - i.e. the whole day. A soothing blissful feeling will permeate their whole entire existence.

in Him,
Arvind

Reference
1. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru

== Section 5: Links ==

Recent postings

Story: Prout Govt

Nefarious ways of Rudrananda: NY & Berlin News

Sexual issues: solutions #4

Anubhuti

Other topics of interest

Toxic effect of spineless people in AM

See: AMPS Procedural Orders

More important letters

Rudrananda with his main henchmen

Pranavatmakananda spread false things in book

Why abortion is sinful in AM

Coward avadhuta don't prefix or capitalize

Trick to get top post

About Shravanii Purnima (26 Aug 2018) & cemetery sadhana

Reply to: anandamargauniversal1@yogasamsthanam.net

This email contains five sections:

1. PS #4091: तुम्हें भूलकर मायाजाल
2. Posting: Dharma samiiksa’
3. H Qt: कभी किसी भी हालत में कोई भी मनुष्य अकेले नहीं हैं
4: IT: Spiritual yoga nidra, not stupor or slumber

5. Links

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Sexual issues: solutions #4 + 3 more

Baba

Sexual issues: solutions #4

Namaskar,

This is part of an ongoing series titled “Sexual issues: solutions”, and thus far three letters have been posted:

Best is to read the prior three letters before reading the below. This following letter is comprised of miscellaneous points.

Will constipation be cured by eating meat & taking medicine?

Let us consider an example. Suppose someone is affected by a stomach disease, say constipation. By looking deep into this disease it is clear that the patient has consumed meat, resulting in constipation, and further deterioration of digestion capability of the stomach. By superficially applying some ointment or blindly giving medicine will not cure the stomach disease, because the patient is still consuming meat and other animal products that result in constipation. Unless the person stops eating food that creates constipation, taking medicine will not cure the disease. Without understanding the root cause, just providing medicine is not the solution. So for any disease one has to find out what is the root cause, and then treat it accordingly.
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Youth degeneration as a result of fear

People waste their semen in an early age, and when they want to have children it is too late as they have lost the capability to have children. As a result, people find other surrogate means to have children

Because of stricter rules, negative approach is being developed among youth. Being fearful, younger people are involved in other types of wrongdoings in which they extract sex energy without being involved in sex violence (e.g. dirty self-stimulation). Sex energy in the body is not only support functions towards sex, but also supports overall growth of the body, nurtures various parts, development of mind etc. As a result, teenagers are becoming neuters. Medical reports suggests that about 10%-15% of teens have become neuters. These teens were not neuters by birth, but became neuters by releasing their vital sex energy by dirty self-stimulation, thereby excessively using sex vrittis (instincts). With excessive use of a vritti, it fails to function. So for neuters, the sex vrittis (instincts) does not function. In such an early age teens lose their sex energy, and how will they be involved in giving birth to new children? This is an example of how fear creates unnecessary problems in the society. The problem of sex violence on women is multifaceted, and similarly multifaceted solutions are needed to address it.
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Sleeping separately

Even married couples should not sleep together except when it is not intended for giving birth to children . Because if they sleep together, husband want to have sex, and wife does not. Sex vritti gets activated in husband, while no such vritti is activated for wife. Abhoga Samsargat Praptiresana - when the husband sleeps near wife, the object of enjoyment (as an ordinary person will think) is near, and the husband attempts to indulge when the wife does not want, as the biology of husband and wife are different. Because of this, quarrel occurs between husband and wife, leading to beating, use of gun, and finally ending in divorce or death. If husband and wife sleep in separate rooms then such attraction will not arise. Husband and wife sleeping together is a western culture, and now this culture is seen everywhere in the world. About 50 years ago, husbands and wives were not sleeping together in India for example. But now, the western culture is in India and other places around the world.

Is castration the solution?

The other problem is castration. When people are in jail for committing sexual violence against women, some governments give options to either to be in jail for 20 years or be castrated whereby the prisoner can get out of jail sooner. A number of prisoners choose castration. Because of castration, the sex vrittis (instincts) are completely destroyed, which is not good as the sex glands not only help in having children but also helps in overall growth of the body and mind.

There are two types of two types of castration: physical and chemical. Physical castration is the process which the connection to sex glands are removed. When the connection is removed the person loses the ability to have sex. Whereas chemical castration entails inactivating the sex glands by use of medicines. Baba has issued a strong warning against both of these options.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Methods which deform the bodies of men and women or destroy their reproductive powers forever cannot be supported, because this may cause a violent mental reaction at any moment.” (1)

10-pronged solution

These days the rules are regulations do not offer any good solutions to address the problem of sexual violence against women. They generally apply a one-pronged approach harsh rules and punishment, but this is not the solution. Rather a much more dynamic approach is need that directly addresses the issue all the while embracing the overall well-being of both males and females.

Here is the multifarious solution to wholly eliminate sexual violence against women:

(1) dress code for women
(2) do’s and don’ts for men and women in terms of not being involved in loose talks, drinking, dancing etc.,
(3) husband and wife sleeping in separate rooms
(4) not being involved in any activity that leads to castration (physical or chemical)
(5) rectify and transform a person to become a good human being
(6) not giving extreme punishment so that the person’s life is wasted
(7) avoiding various advertisements that are geared towards activating sex glands in men and women
(8) making the modern newspaper, internet, and other social media free from sex related stories, and portraying women as object of sense enjoyment
(9) government’s effort to ban materialistic mediums which encourage desire for men to have sex
(10) educating the society of moral and spiritual values of human beings by encouraging people to be involved in art, literature, and spirituality, stories.
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Conclusion

One important aspect is educating people that even having all vrittis (instincts) present in a human being, one still can lead a dharmic life in the world. Radio, television, media, internet, and other forums can be used constructively to spread spiritual teachings. Teenage years are a crucial time when such desire for sex arises. Teens can be given proper direction such as education on how to effectively utilize the mind, good company, and a way to engage them so that the mind will not divert towards sexual pleasures. If teenagers can be properly educated about sex and sexual violence, then this problem will slowly wane and ultimately be eliminated. Following 16 points is a great way to channelize the mind towards spirituality.
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In Him
Nira’ka’ra

~ In-depth study ~

Indulgence ruins life of the male, spouse, & progeny

To open the eyes of those who think that sex for sex sake is good, Baba has given this guideline. Here Baba is conveying the idea that when human beings are sex addicts they not only destroy themselves but their spouse and progeny also. Various kinds of females disease of the reproductive organs arise due to male
over-indulgence. So coercing women in marriage to fulfill the husband’s animalistic degrading behaviour is completely inhumane.

When there is a need for procreation then a female’s physiology is different whereas other times it is deadly and very detrimental for their well being - for women and the progeny also. And the male is also harmed. So sex for enjoyment is beastly. Those marrying for this purpose are bewildered and do not know they are running after a mirage.

The conclusion of the below teachings is that human beings have no right to sexually indulge (for enjoyment and not for procreation) and destroy the life of their spouse and ruin their children’s lives.
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Ananda Marga Yogic Treatments states, “Though female diseases may not be obviously fatal, they slowly sap the vitality of the individual, and children, who are the hope of society, are born with mental and physical defects which remain throughout their lives. What a terrible situation this is for society can easily be imagined. On account of female diseases women often die prematurely.” (2)

Ananda Marga Yogic Treatments states, “In most cases, if not all, lack of self-control by the male is one of the causes of female disease. It is certainly not desirable for women to go to their graves prematurely due to the intemperance of men. Sexual over-indulgence is also harmful to the men, because it causes excessive wastage of shukra, which [in the lymph stage] nourishes the brain. Remember that self-control is the greatest thing in life.” (3)

How humans changed from mating season to 24-hour indulgence

In the hoary past humans did not have ongoing sexual feelings all the 24 hours. For instance, animals are not sexually oriented all the time, rather they have a specific mating season. And early human beings followed a similar pattern. But in human life various changes have occurred that might be difficult to believe. To better understand this, let’s take a look at a few examples.

Initially, humans had a second stomach just like cows etc. Such animals can store food in multiple stomachs which is in excess of what they need at the moment. But later on, they chew that food and can keep hunger at bay for long periods. This system is provided for many animal types (cow, oxen) because it is difficult for them to go long distances to collect food. In humans also such type of system existed before as food was scarce. But slowly the second stomach over the years was converted to the appendix, which humans do not need for storing or digesting food. In result it became completely disconnected from the esophagus.

Here is another example. Hundreds of years ago, cities were on the bank of a river. And when the flow of the river changed, the bank of the river also changed such that now the river is situated about four kilometers away from the city. Modern age people might not believe that the river was so close to the city, but the alignment of river changed over time as to adapt to the changing environments.

Here the point is that in the past humans did not have sexual tendencies all the 24-hours, but now they have this quality because humans have developed and possess all kinds of socio-physico-psycho and spiritual qualities. In turn, they have been granted full freedom and are no longer governed 100% by brute instincts. According to their own circumstances people can choose to procreate or delay. But the unfortunate outcome in materialistic societies is that humans are abusing this freedom through over-indulgence, thereby inviting their own degeneration and terrible diseases for their spouse and children.
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References
1. A Few Problems Solved - 9, Population Growth and Control
2. Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies, Female Diseases
3. Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies, Female Diseases

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

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== Section 2: Main Topic ==

Give language to voice against exploitation

“Tumi ese priya, sabárai man ráungiyo…” (Prabhat Samgiita #2641)

Purport:

O’ Dearest Parama Purusa, please come in everyone's heart and colour their mind in Your colour, in that colourlessness. Teach them sadhana, make them follow 16 Points, and help them bathe in supreme effulgence - i.e. grant them moksa. Guide them about the language of neo-humanism so they can properly utilize their faculty of speech to raise their voice against exploitation.

Baba, those who think that You are an unknown, distant, and unrecognisable Entity, and those whom You do not attract close, please also bring them near and break the ignorance of their mind. Help them understand that You are theirs also.

O’ Parama Purusa, You are everywhere. In the darkness You glow, and in the light You smile. Please educate all that despite remaining hidden and at so-called distance, You love all...

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Flawless witness

Ananda Marga ideology states, “In the case of a living person, the unit consciousness continues to see everything. In that case, the átmá witnesses all that the mind thinks, does, remembers, how it regulates the active sense organs, how the person talks, how the person thinks. “I will eat this food, I shall sit here, I will exploit these fools in such and such a way. I shall sit with my body smeared with ash. If any erudite person comes, I shall send my disciple and tell him to say that today Sádhujii is observing silence; so I won’t have to answer his questions. I shall observe silence.” One has entertained all these thoughts and one has decided accordingly. The átmá has heard everything.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 10, The Supreme Entity – the Non-Doer

== Section 4: Links ==

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