Baba
Namaskar,
Ananda
Marga ideology is the panacea for all of the world’s problems, as well
as the path for spiritual growth and supreme realisation. Yet there are
some in AMPS who think that Baba’s teachings are not for the present
era. They think their main duty is to pass those dharmic guidelines down
to the next generation. While they willingly accept that Baba's
teachings are great, they feel helpless to follow or implement those
guidelines themselves. In this regard, they suffer from a defeatist
complex.
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Again,
their basic psychology is that future generations will follow AM
ideology, but it is not possible nowadays. They give various excuses and
justifications. Here, we are not just talking about collective life
such as the full implementation of Prout, but individual life as well.
For instance, they say that Sixteen Points is too much to manage - that
it is beyond them. Naturally, when they think that half-bath, fasting,
and twice daily asanas etc are too difficult to follow in their personal
life, then they do not even consider implementing Baba’s teachings on
the societal level. They believe that it is strictly for the future. For
instance, some Wts say that Wt conduct rules are for future Wts only.
To the degree one falls prey to this type of psychology is the degree to
which their mind is dominated by dogma.
Present & future use
Another
dogma exists that there are specific departments in AMPS whose sole
duty is to collect and keep Baba’s important teachings for the future
generations. So they are keen to build storage units etc to hold those
spiritual teachings. They think that is the best way to preserve them.
But that will lead to tremendous lloss. People do not learn dharmic
teachings from books, but by seeing the conduct of true practitioners.
That means the present generation must embody those teachings. That is
the best way to hand it down to the next generation. Thus, on many
fronts, it is a complete loss to think that Baba’s divine teachings
should be put in storage for future generations.
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Here,
the key point is that dharma should be followed now, in this very
moment. Every Ananda Margii should become a living example of Baba’s
divine teachings. That will lead to their own welfare, as well as serve
as a torchlight to humanity for how to lead a spiritual life. Then
Baba’s teachings will both come to life and be preserved.
AM is for all
In
the below guidelines, Baba is clearly instructing every Ananda Margii,
and indeed our whole entire AM society, to live according to the ideals
and teachings of AM:
Ananda
Marga philosophy says, "In our A'nanda Ma'rga, 'love for all' and
'humanity is one family' are the guiding principles." (1)
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In our Ma'rga the seeds of an ideal humanity are sown from the very beginning of life." (2)
Prout philosophy says, "In our Ma'rga spiritual practices are based on rationality." (3)
Ananda
Marga philosophy states, "The entire society of Ananda Marga is founded
on a common ideal, the goal of becoming one with Brahma." (4)
So,
in this way, it is clear that Baba's teachings are meant to be followed
by members of the Marga. Thus, as Ananda Margiis, we are to instill all
the teachings of AM into our practical lives.
Implement in one's own life
And
the following directive also gives the guideline that we are all to
incorporate Baba's teachings of Ananda Marga into our very existence;
for this is the road to welfare.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "By adopting a sublime ideology in practical life, one can overcome all psychic afflictions." (5)
Here
again Baba warns us that theory alone is not enough, rather it is
essential to reflect that very philosophy in one's conduct.
Ananda Vanii guides us, "...Book-knowledge that cannot be utilized in life has no value." (6)
New margiis also know
Therefore,
it is clearly evident that the expectation is for all present day
Ananda Margiis to implement the teachings of AM into our everyday way of
life. And this fact is not something hidden; indeed, even every new
margii is aware of this. In so many places, Baba emphasizes this idea
that we should always check to see we are living according to the ideals
of AM.
Specifically,
in every dharmacakra, we collectively ideate on this when we recite our
Supreme Command-- "Every Ananda Margii will have to perform sadhana
twice a day invariably…the Lord's command is also to follow yama and
niyama". These holy lines stand as further testimony that Baba's
teachings are for Ananda Margiis.
Help & serve suffering humanity
So,
in each and every breath of life, Baba is encouraging and guiding us to
incorporate the ideals of AM into our life's routine. And, here below,
Baba is directing us that by following all the respective teachings of
AM, we Ananda Margiis will be able to heal the wounds of the suffering
humanity.
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Prout
philosophy says, "Innocent human beings are at the mercy of human
demons. We have to solve this problem. We must solve this problem
through PROUT, Neo-Humanism, Microvita, art, literature, songs, music
and spiritual Sa'dhana'. These are the panacea to solve all these
problems." (7)
Prout
philosophy states, "What we want is the rule of rationality. Human
society is one and indivisible...This is what the spiritual philosophy
of A'nanda Ma'rga says. Only due to dogmas, people think in terms of
heterogeneity. There is only one ideology in the world which is not only
all-embracing but also all-pervading." (8)
And,
here below, Baba is saying that AM ideology has identified all the
weaknesses and provided all the answers of today's social ills. Hence,
Baba has directed each and every Ananda Margii to lead by example and
guide the society by spreading the teachings of AM throughout this
entire expressed universe.
Prout
philosophy says, "Both the problems and their solutions [of today's
society] have been pointed out. Now it is our bounden duty to carry this
message to all nooks and corners of this world. The wind is blowing in
our favour. We should carry the message to each and every particle of
marrow of this living world." (9)
Conclusion
Ultimately,
it is quite clear that Baba's teachings are for all Ananda Margiis to
follow in this present era. That will yield positive results on
multiple fronts, including the preservation of His ideology. In
contrast, putting His teaching under lock and key in cold storage solely
for future generations will only set our AM society backwards. By
Baba's infinite grace and supreme compassion, we will be able to please
Him by inculcating His divine guidelines in our own lives and building
up one healthy human society.
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At His lotus feet,
Satyadharma
References
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell Part 3, Social Psychology
2. Táttvika Praveshiká, Social Psychology
3. Prout in a Nutshell Volume 1 Part 2, Social Psychology
4. Tattvika Praveshika, Social Psychology
5. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Shiva’s Teachings – 2 (Discourse 13)
6. Ananda Vanii #7, Ánanda Púrńimá 1958
7. Prout in a Nutshell Volume 3 Part 12, The Rule of Rationality
8. Prout in a Nutshell Volume 3 Part 12, The Rule of Rationality
9. Prout in a Nutshell Volume 3 Part 12, The Rule of Rationality
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