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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Too many crimes + 4 more

Baba


Too many crimes

Namaskar,

In society, there are countless sins committed each and every day. Sinful dealings are rampant. As we all know, in Ananda Marga philosophy, a crime is different from a sin. A crime is an action that contravenes the legal code, whereas a sin is that which goes against cardinal human values. For more about this distinction please see section appended below.

Here, our primary concern is that we live in an era where sinful actions are quite prevalent. There is a diverse array of sinful dealings, and those misdeeds lead to a lot of harm, pain, and suffering. According to Ananda Marga philosophy, all such sins can be reduced to three essential causes. And, once the cause of a particular sin is identified and resolved, then all sins that stem from that cause can be eliminated. Step by step, in this manner, we can effectively eradicate all sinful actions from society by understanding and applying Baba's special guideline.
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The first cause of sin

Here we examine the first cause of sin: Shortage of physical and psychic pabula. To best understand Baba's above mandate outlining the causes of sin, we must understand what is meant by the term pabula. In the physical sphere, pabula refers to the requirements of life needed to support your existence: Housing, clothing, food, medicine, etc. Thus a shortage of physical pabula occurs when one lacks the necessities of life.

And in the mental realm, pabula refers to proper ideological education. A shortage of psychic pabula occurs where one suffers from a lack of ideological understanding; that is if their thoughts and ideas are not consistent with logic and reasoning and are not based on the cause of universal welfare.

Note: The Saḿskrta term for pabula is abhoga. There is both physical and psychic abhoga.

Here we shall apply Baba's guideline about the first cause of sin. The first cause of sin can be divided into two specific sections: Physical and psychic. This letter addresses the physical aspect.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The first cause [of sin] is shortage of physical and psychic pabula." (1)

Due to a shortage or dearth of (a) physical necessities (i.e. shortage of food, housing, medical care, clothing etc), and (b) proper ideological education (i.e. not knowing right from wrong, suffering from a shortage of proper knowledge etc), people commit sins. By examining a few case examples, we can better understand what this means.
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Is the robber / killer guilty?

Let's say a person has no food to eat and in that desperate circumstance he opts to rob someone's home in order to steal valuables so he can then buy food and provide for his family. During that robbery he kills all the residents of that household. Here the shortage of physical requirements is a distinct lack of food. Because the man did not have food, he broke into someone's home and then he committed sin by murdering that family. If the man had had an ample amount of food he would not have committed this sinful deed. So his distinct shortage of physical necessities (i.e. no food) was the cause of his killing, i.e. sin.

Unfortunately, the current laws do not address the root cause of this sin and crime, i.e. committing murder. Those legal authorities and judges merely put the assailant in jail, and then watch that crime / sin be repeated again in the future by another person. As those social conditions remain the same, then invariably due to pressure of circumstances the same crime is repeated.

In contrast, in His teachings, Baba does identify the root cause of such sins. And when that cause is addressed, that sinful deed and criminal behaviour is permanently eliminated. That is the critical and remarkable difference between Baba's dynamic response to the situation versus the static way today's authorities try to address the matter. And this defect of the legal system applies to the below cases as well.

That has led some to proclaim that the current justice system is similar to allopathic treatment wherein those allopathic physicians wholly overlook the cause and superficially address the symptoms.
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Incident: Why breaking & entry into home


Here is another example. Suppose a person lacks a proper domicile - he does not have a place to live. Then when the weather is bad he decides to secretly force himself into a seemingly unoccupied house and in that process of breaking and entering into that house, he sees someone inside and smashes their head open. Thus the person commits a sin - i.e. inflicting terrible harm on someone. And the root cause is a shortage of physical pabulum, i.e. he had no shelter of his own so he entered someone else's dwelling. If the man had proper shelter and would not have been exposed to the natural elements like cold rain etc, then he would not have committed this sinful deed of smashing someone's head. So here again a shortage of physical objects / necessities led to his committing sin - i.e. attacking someone and smashing their head.

Lastly, when a mother finds that her sick son is denied medical treatment then she herself resorts to selling vices to cover her son's ongoing medical needs. In this case the shortage of physical wealth takes the shape of no medical care; and, in result, the mother turns to the sinful act of selling vices to try and pay the medical bills of her sick and diseased son.

Indeed, in all these case studies, the negative deed is perpetuated over and over again. People continue to fall into crime and sin because the civil authorities do not address the root cause of the problem. They do not look deeper into the issue. Only they penalise and convict the so-called guilty party without going beneath the surface to examine the preliminary cause.

In Ananda Marga the situation is entirely different as Baba has specifically identified the root cause and given plans and programs to eliminate the problem(s), thereby eradicating sin.
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How communism has tended towards brutality

Another very significant aspect of the cause of sin relates to one's lack of food, want of clothing and shelter in severe cold, and a dearth of medicine when encumbered by disease. At that point one will be prone to behaving in an abnormal manner and one may commit sin, i.e. harm others. This is another key aspect of Baba's evaluation of this topic.

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." (2)


How to eradicate shortage of physical pabula

Nowadays, many sins are related with a shortage of physical requirements (pabula). People lack the financial means to have even the most basic of necessities, so they resort to sin. This has become a common predicament in this era. By identifying and addressing this problem - shortage of physical pabula i.e. material needs - a component of the first cause of sin - so many sinful acts can be eliminated from the society.

The ultimate solution is a Proutistic social order where all are guaranteed the minimum requirements of life - food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and education. When all are covered and protected in this way, all the sinful dealings associated with shortage of physical necessities will be eradicated.


Solution to 1st cause of sin

Here below Baba points out the key solution for preventing and eradicating the first cause of sin.

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "What is the solution to the first of the three causes of sin? For those who lack physical pabulum, minimum requirements will have to be guaranteed to everyone. If you do not supply people with the minimum requirements you will meet your Waterloo. If your neighbor’s house is on fire, your house will also catch fire. To supply the minimum requirements to everyone, both a strong administration and an intellectual approach are necessary. Those capable of providing these things to humanity will be called sadvipras. In the absence of sadvipras, society cannot survive." (3)

As we explore the first cause of sin - shortage of physical requirements - we can understand that it is a vast point that plagues society on so many levels. This cause is related with the existence of so much sin on this earth.

Unfortunately, nowadays the legal authorities do not address these problems in a holistic manner. They do not identify the real cause, i.e. shortage of physical pabula. They do not ensure that people have the minimum requirements of life or a proper neo-humanistic outlook. This is not their concern. Those legal authorities only see whether a person's action was against the legal code. Then the guilty is sentenced to jail etc. In that case, in failing to address the greater social conditions, the same wrongdoing and sin is committed over and over again. That is the chief problem.
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Whereas, Baba has keenly marked the root cause and given the solution. In that case, those wrongdoings and sins will be effectively eliminated. As we identify and address this first cause according to Baba's guidelines, the earth will be lightened, having been relieved of so much sin.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Vishok


Difference between sin & crime

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Human beings are social beings, hence, they have to follow certain social codes. But they must follow some spiritual codes as well. Because of illusion or some other reasons, if people break these codes, these “dos” and “don’ts”, sometimes we call it “sin” or Pápa and at other times, “crime” or Aparádha. If the violation is in the spiritual code, rather the religious code, it is termed as “sin”. If the violation is against the legal code it is known as “crime”. Sin is sometimes based entirely on dogmas and not on cardinal human values. Wise people will never entertain a conception of sin based on religious dogma. Rather, they will judge with discrimination the correctness of the code according to cardinal human values. The concept of sin has been given by people on the basis of religion, religious dogmas and cardinal human values. As intellectuals and developed people of the second half of the 20th century, we should keep away from religious dogma and attach the highest importance to cardinal human values."

Long ago Vyása said the following about sin:

    Aśtádashapuráneśu Vyásasya vacanádvayam
    Paropakárah puńyáya pápáya parapiid́anam.

"That is, that action which checks the progress of the society is sin, and that action which accelerates social progress is Punya or virtue. This is a fact. But what is crime? Any action which goes against the different legal codes made by the different nations, according to their spatial, personal and collective differences, is crime. In Saḿskrta crime is known as Aparádha. Sin or Pápa should be formulated on the basis of cardinal human values. This was also supported by Vyasa."

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Criminal codes are generally framed by politicians according to their own standards. Sometimes they include a tinge of humanity and sometimes they do not. Thus the present-day legal codes are not necessarily humanitarian. Rational people may defy a legal code but they should never violate cardinal human values. I would never tell the people of a country to follow their legal codes blindly, but would tell them to always follow cardinal human values. The cardinal human values are the silver lining between the psycho-spiritual world and the spiritual world. They are at the meeting-point of these two strata – the spiritual stratum on one side and the psycho-spiritual stratum on the other."

"In Saḿskrta there are two words for sin – that which should be done but is not done is called “Pratyaváya”, and that which should not be done but is done is “Pápa”. The combined name of Pápa and Pratyaváya is “Pátaka”. Here I will make use of the word Pápa because it is more popular."

"Wherever we mention cardinal human values, we are not referring to any religious code, for that is based on religious dogmas. Again I repeat, why should the people of the second half of the 20th century follow religious dogmas? I advise you not to follow them but to revolt."
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"As far as possible the gap between cardinal human values and crime should be lessened. The smaller the gap the better it is. Cardinal human values are mostly unchangeable. They may change after a long time as they remain associated with the physical world, but it is natural that they will not have frequent changes because of their subjective approach. Crime will undergo transformation according to changes in time, space and the collective body. Hence, both the conceptions cannot be exactly the same – difference between them will remain. But efforts should be made to lessen the differences. This task will be the duty of Sadvipras or spiritual revolutionaries. " (4)


Three causes of sin

Here is the full list of the three causes of sin as given by Sadguru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji:
1. Shortage of physical and psychic pabula.
2. Non-utilization of over-accumulated physical and psychic pabula.
3. Stagnancy in the psychic and physical strata.

References
1. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Three Causes of Sin
2. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Three Causes of Sin
3. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Three Causes of Sin
4. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Three Causes of Sin


== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Mind is ensconced in bliss

"Tomári kathá bheve mármik anubhave..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3006)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, by thinking of You with all the feelings of my heart, my thrilled mind is ensconced in bliss and floats towards the godly realm. Tthe Controller of the eternal and mortal worlds, the hope of the hopeless, even a wee-bit of Your mercy and love is enough to overfill my core with spiritual bliss and give me goosebumps, horripilation, throughout my being. Baba, is it You who brings that deep spiritual surge of bhakti within me.

Supreme Entity, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.

Baba, You are incomparable in rhythm and most pleasant in aroma. You have no comparison. In all vibrations, in the quintessence, deep down, You are the Dearest One to all and the nucleus of all the vibrations. In the garland, You are the flower; and in the necklace, the jewel. In everything, You are the best in all things. Remaining in viitara'ga, You smile with the beauty of prema, heavenly love like flowers.

Divine Entity, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.

My Eternal Friend, in the severe heat, You are those first, cool showers that bring relief and respite. In the space between the monsoon clouds, You are the refulgent polestar. In the darkness, You are the beauty of the moon's enchantment. Under the hot sun, You are cool shade beneath the trees. In each and every circumstance, You are the Saviour. Baba, even staying afar, You remain in my mind’s precious haven.

Prabhu, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.

Parama Purusa, keep me eternally at Your lotus feet...


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3006:

[1] Ba'ndha-bha'unga' mana: This is when the mind is overwhelmed with joy. Such as when one is extremely happy and bursts into tears or when one jumps for joy or exclaims or dances. In actuality though it is more than the joy experienced in worldly circumstances. It is that inexpressible bliss from the spiritual flow. It happens in the spiritual realm when one's mind is fully ensconced in His bliss and one starts crying uncontrollably. This is a state wherein one completely loses their composure.

[2] Viitara'ga: This is the state of being beyond any worldly attachment or attraction - i.e. perfect equanimity in all circumstances. One of the qualities of Parama Purus'a is vaera'gya.


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Chief hurdle for creating a world government

Prout states, "The more time is passing by, the more the glare of casteism, provincialism, communalism and nationalism is fading away. The human beings of today must understand that in the near future they will definitely have to accept universalism. So those who seek to promote social welfare will have to mobilize all their vitality and intellect in the endeavour to establish a world organization, abandoning all plans to form communal or national organizations. They will have to engage themselves in constructive activities in a straight-forward manner, instead of resorting to duplicity and deceitfulness."

"Many people say that divergent national interests are the only impediments to the formation of a world organization, or a world government. But I say this is not the only obstacle, rather it is just a minor impediment. The main obstacle is the apprehension of local leaders that they will lose their leadership. With the establishment of a world government, the total domination which they exercise today in their respective countries, societies and nations will cease to exist." (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day #19


== Section: Ananda Vanii ==

The light of new ideas

“Those who introduce new ideas are invariably subjected to the trammels, tyranny and lure of sinful temporality. But people must not yield, people must not stop. Remember that light, not darkness is veritably the truth of life. The light of new ideas shall certainly illumine every nook and corner of human habitation, in spite of the inroads of countless forces of denunciation, denigration and contempt.” (Ananda Vanii #37)

Note 1: True Ananda Vaniis have a number whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis do not - just as a fake car license plate has no number. By this way, you can easily recognise a Fake Ananda Vanii.


== Section: Ananda Vanii ==

The light of new ideas

“Those who introduce new ideas are invariably subjected to the trammels, tyranny and lure of sinful temporality. But people must not yield, people must not stop. Remember that light, not darkness is veritably the truth of life. The light of new ideas shall certainly illumine every nook and corner of human habitation, in spite of the inroads of countless forces of denunciation, denigration and contempt.” (Ananda Vanii #37)

Note 1: True Ananda Vaniis have a number whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis do not - just as a fake car license plate has no number. By this way, you can easily recognise a Fake Ananda Vanii.



== Section 3: Links ==


Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Animal in human shape + 3 more


Baba

Animal in human shape

Namaskar,

If a cow is moving around an outdoor farmer’s market and sees a stack of cabbage, the cow will automatically start eating that cabbage. In turn, the shopkeeper will intercede and push the cow away. The cow is an animal so people understand that the cow does not have any control.

Example #1: In a similar scenario, if a human being sees food, that person will pause and think about the cost and calculate whether he has the money to buy it or not. So that person will not automatically grab that food. Whereas animals do not have this type of control.

Example #2: Suppose a drunkard smelled wine in the pub. In that case he may become overpowered by that desire and wholly forget that he suffers from liver cancer. And he will go into the pub and drink wine. This happens because the drunkard does not have control over his motor and sensory organs. He is an animal in human form. And verily, so many humans misuse their indriyas.
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Person leaped into action without consent of mind

Example #3: Let’s take another example: those who sexually prey on children. When those predators see the child they cannot control their instincts. And whatever thought comes in the mind their motor organs jump into action and execute the task, automatically. Their condition is worse than a wild animal. The child predator faces serious consequences and invites hell in their life. All because they could not control their motor organs. That is why they are also animals in human form.

Example #4: Here is another case. The eyes are to be used for one’s own survival and to help and serve others. But these days many misuse their eyes for stalking the opposite sex, and watching gross images and degrading films. In this way they degenerate. In theory they know the negative consequences but don’t have control. By this formula, it is clear they are animals in human form as they lack control.

The science behind all these examples is that both animals and humans have organs for their own survival. Animals have a less developed mind, and in certain circumstances their motor organs automatically and spontaneously jump into action without the approval of their mind. Similarly, in the face of certain external stimuli, the organs of a degenerated person leap into action without the consent of mind because the mind is weak. Such humans are animals in human form.
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Mindlessly jumps into action & commits crime

In general, there are two basic approaches.

(A) In the case of proper human, when confronted by negative, external stimuli, the person will exercise restraint, weigh the consequences, and not jump into action. Because that person knows the outcome is going to be harmful. So they will control their motor organs (hands, feet, legs etc) and not act.

(B) In the case of a degraded person, when confronted by negative external stimuli, because that person has no control they will not weigh the consequences. Instead, they will jump into action, regardless of whether the outcome is going to be harmful. He will not control his motor organs before acting.

Here the point is that given similar situations, a degraded person leaps into action and commits a crime. Their motor organs automatically do this without the approval of their mind. In the heat of the moment, a shooting happened. That is the example of one who does not have control of their organs. The motor organs sprang into action on their own, i.e. guided by emotion not the rational mind. They act on the primal instincts of those organs. This is the fundamental difference. Animals and those of an animal mentality do not have control over their motor organs, whereas ideal humans do.
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Complete control over externalisation of thoughts

Ananda Marga ideology says, “Imagine a scoundrel is standing in front of you. The man is such a rogue that you feel like slapping him, but do not actually do it. It is only when you decide, ‘Let me slap that scoundrel’, that your hands actually strike him. When the inner urge to externalise the feeling becomes strong enough, your hands leap into action. A great person is one who has complete control over the externalisation of thoughts. A thought will not always be expressed physically. One may have a desire to hit someone or a desire to steal, but never actually does it due to one’s self control.” (1)

Note: Various people react differently to the same set of circumstances. For example, if one person in the market suddenly abused Mr. A and Mr. B, then Mr. A and Mr B will react differently. By listening to the unjust abuse, Mr A violently kicked the fellow in his stomach and that person died. So Mr. A got arrested and convicted in court on charges of capitalist punishment. In contrast, when the same person abused Mr. B then Mr. B remained calm and patient to see how situation developed.

According to the above teaching, Mr A has a weak mind because of his hasty, knee-jerk reaction. Whereas Mr B has a stronger mind as he exercised restraint over his motor organs. The final teaching is, “Do not react immediately - try to have control over your organs and do not allow your hands and feet (i.e. motor organs) to quickly jump into action.” For that mental force is needed. Otherwise those organs will react automatically. This is the rare and great teaching that is described in the above guideline.
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Example of beast-minded Wts

Here is a one related case incident.

One occasion after the monthly kiirtan, puja svadhyaya programme etc, margiis were going to attend the feast in the hall. One Delhi margii was playing with his kids. Rudrananda  came with his yes-man Madhuvratananda. They started personally accusing and verbally attacking that margii. In this commotion Rudrananda became furious and raised his hand and struck the margii. Somehow the margii saved himself.

Whatever may be the reason, but there are many Wts who have captured a significant post in AMPS, yet they have a very weak mind. And this is due to neglect of sadhana. Here is further evidence of this: In reportings, RDS, and IRSS meetings etc, these Wts argue on meaningless points, and in knee-jerk reaction yell, threaten, verbally abuse, and even worse; they may try to physically attack their subordinates. And while doing so, their face becomes red, their hands tremble, and their blood pressure goes up, and from their mouth spews extremely dirty language. This type of scene is not hidden in their inner chamber only. Near Ananda Marga jagritis where non-Margiis are living, they know very well. Because they see and hear this type of filth often. This is unfortunate, but it is happening. And the reason is, lack of sadhana. You can also see practically; put some cameras around your nearby Ananda Marga jagrti.
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Conclusion

Those who are weak cannot control their motor organs. Whatever emotion arises gets executed by the motor organs and later on that person repents when they reflect on and analyse the situation. But those who are ideal sadhakas, their organs are controlled by their mind. When the mind approves, their organs will act, otherwise not.

Namaskar,
In Him
Anandasagar


What are the five motor organs

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Vák, páńi, páda, páyu, upastha [vocal cord, hands/arms, feet/legs, anus, genitary organ] – these five organs are motor organs." (2)


~ In-depth study ~

Example #5: For instance, humans know the hand is made for one’s own survival and to help others. But some misuse their hands to kill others. When the idea of killing came then they could not control themselves and they misused that motor organ. And they will have to face the grave consequences. They are also animals in human form. Under the same circumstances, if a good person is provoked they will not kill others as they will think that, “I should not kill anybody.” And if they are less developed, they may think if they kill someone then they will get hung or be incarcerated for the rest of their life. So they too exercise control. This is the difference between humans and animals in human form.


Punches the police officer in the face

Example #6: Here is an example regarding the instinct of procreation. Just as the hand has its specific use, the procreative organ is made for procreation only, not any other purpose. But some misuse this organ and that gives rise to all sort of vices and crimes like prostitution and rape etc. By this way they invite all kinds of diseases and repercussions. Because whatever thought comes in the mind and they indiscriminately execute. So they are animals in human form. This is related with gays, lesbians, and homosexuals as well. They completely misuse their reproductive gland and invite their own destruction.

Example #7: Whatever a human being comes in contact with, they will carefully consider the pros and cons and analyse the situation. Then they will give the order to their motor organs to do something or not. For instance, if the police abused Mr A, then if without thinking Mr. A punches the police officer in the face, And he will suffer the consequences. we know that Mr A is an animal in human form as he has no control.. The police officer will either arrest or shoot Mr. A. Due to lack of control, Mr. A reacted and attacked the policeman. So in the end he had to suffer and face the reaction.

There are various grades of animals in human form. Ananda Marga is that path to make ideal human beings through sadhana. The idea is that there are all kinds of desires, emotions, longings, and feelings that arise in the human mind. Those who are animals in human form act upon those urges and face the ghastly consequences while ideal humans do not. Those who can control their organs are true sadhakas. And those who do not control them plunge themselves into every negative desire that arises in the mind. They are human shaped animals.
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How to know if one is normal

Tom is abusive to his spouse but when you see him in his corporate office, Tom behaves in a very calm and gentle manner, regardless of how much his boss harshly criticizes him. Tom never reacts due to fear of losing his job. So those in the office feel that he is a very quiet and mild-mannered. But that is a false conclusion. It is only due to the fear vrtti that is dominating at the office. That is why his behaviour is calm in the office. But at home, he is not tame. That is why he commits domestic abuse / violence. So by seeing someone’s action in a particular situation, one should not draw a conclusion about their entire personality. If you want to know the behaviour of any Wt, do not judge it upon how they behave when they come asking you for a donation. Instead, inquire with the LFT’s of that wholetime worker who are around him all of the time, and ask them if he is “normal or abnormal.”

In certain situations, if someone is controlled by particular propensities, then their colour / behaviour is different. So watch out.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Cakśuńá Saḿvaro Sádhu” O spiritual aspirant! O Bhikśu! O monk! O devotee! You should have proper control over your eyes; whatever will have bad effect on your mind, you must not see it. “Sádhu Sotena saḿvaro”. Whatever will have bad effect on your mind, O good man, you must not hear it. “Ghánena Saḿvaro Sádhu.” You should have control over your nose, “Sádhu Jibháya Saḿvaro.” You should have control over your taste. “Káyena Saḿvaro Sádhu.” You should have control over your body. “Sádhu Vácáya Saḿvaro.” You should have control over your language also; and “Savvatha Saḿvaro Bhikśu.” If you want emancipation, if you want liberation from worldly fetters, you must have all-round restraint.” (3)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Sádhaná, Abhidhyána and Kiirtana
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Field of Dharma
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, The Fundamental Principles of Life



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


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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

We are all one family

"Mánuśa jeno mánuśer tare,sab kichu kare jáy..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2192)

Purport:

May human beings do everything for the upliftment of others. Let no one forget that land and aquatic animals, birds, plants, forests, flora and fauna, animate and inanimate objects also belong to our vast, universal family. Let all feel that they are members of our singular cosmic family under the guardianship of Parama Purusa. No one is alien. Each and every being cherishes their life; all want to survive. We are all one family; may everyone become true neo-humanists.

O’ human being, after losing the path in the Cimmerian darkness, why are we allowing those people to cry and lament loudly in hopelessness. Let us go and help them and provide everything to remove their suffering. They are also our family members. We should show them the right path of refulgence and support them with food, shelter, accommodation, and nourish them. Nobody will be forgotten or left behind. With our love and affection we should give them hope and aspirations, and bring them close to our bosom. They are our kith and kin.

O’ human being, people are suffering and lack the basic requirements: food, clothing, shelter, medicine, and education etc. They are facing the torture of burning spikes and thorns. They are undergoing the unbearable heat of a wildfire. People are in distress from various problems. It is our duty to provide them all their needs, arrange their basic requirements, and shower them with love and affection. All are our kith and kin, friends and relatives, our family members. No one is other; all are ours. We are under the umbrella of Parama Purusa. We belong to one family. By helping all we will create heaven on this dusty earth...

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Now living this reality


Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Human beings will definitely be able to increase human longevity by scientific techniques. In certain special cases they will even be able to restore life to dead bodies. The endeavour to expedite the advent of that auspicious day of science is certainly an important part of social service.”

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “One day human beings will also learn how to produce human babes in science laboratories. Perhaps then it will be possible for human beings to place an order for their children and to get children according to their choice. Why should these laboratory babes lag behind modern humans with respect to intellectual and spiritual wealth! Those opposed to science today challenge, “Let human beings demonstrate that they can produce living entities!” By producing laboratory babes, the human beings of the future will give a befitting reply to this challenge.”

“The development of intuition will make human beings more spiritually inclined. What Saguńa Brahma [the Qualified Supreme Entity] is directly doing today will be done increasingly by the human beings of tomorrow. In that age the reproductive capacity of the human body will gradually cease to exist.” (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #25, 1959


== Section: Important Teaching ==

How to end dowry

Prout philosophy guides us, “The dowry system is yet another glaring example of social injustice. In my book Human Society [Part 1], I have already mentioned that the dowry system has two major causes: the first is economic, and the second is the numerical disparity between women and men. With the decreasing economic dependence of women on men, the inequity of the dowry system will cease to exist. But to expedite this process, it is essential to propagate high ideals among young men and women. Our sons and daughters are not commodities like rice, pulse, salt, oil or cattle that they can be haggled over in the marketplace.” (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #14


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Who can become a millionaire


Here is something to keep in mind when viewing those capitalists who are now ruling this earth. The following is the gist of the original Hindi.
The person who cannot cheat others cannot become a millionaire overnight. You know as I told many times the goddess of wealth is established in sin. Only the person who is a terrible sinner and knows how to cheat others as quickly as possible, only they can become a millionaire. The goddess of wealth is the goddess of sin.
Based on the discourse: 'Introduction of Various local Gods and Goddesses', (AV-11 [H] pg 7).


== Section: Important Teaching ==

How religions are harmful

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Most religions demand blind faith rather than rationality from their followers. “Don't argue,” they proclaim. “Accept the teachings of the scriptures for they are the direct word of God.” The cunning intellectuals of the past imposed the importance of blind faith on the minds of their gullible followers. They told them to obey the teachings, rational or irrational, otherwise there would be no respite from the endless suffering of human life, no other path to take them to the eternal bliss of heaven.”

“In most cases religions took advantage of human weaknesses, crippled the people's rationality, and sapped their strength, thus facilitating their exploitation by the religious traders. When the vitality and strength of the masses remains unexpressed, the exploiters will be able to exploit them in the economic and other spheres of life for a long time with relative ease. In the annals of human history it can be seen in all ages that the various exploiters were the patrons and the preachers of religion.”

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Dharma is altogether different from religion for it teaches human beings to advance while mercilessly smashing all obstacles that thwart human progress. Its inherent qualities are subtle analysis, ideological strength and the brilliance of valour. That's why the vested interests cannot tolerate it and use all their strength and machinery to oppose it. They claim they are protecting religion. The greater the conflict between person and person, between community and community, between state and state, the greater is their advantage. But when many people form a collective mind through sincere sacrifice and ardent practice while advancing towards the realization of oneness with the Supreme, it will be difficult to continue exploiting people on any pretext."

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 7, Form and Formless



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