Baba
Namaskar,
Nowadays,
this planet earth is going through a distinct transition. We all know
that pole-shifting is underway and becoming more pronounced every day.
That is one aspect. And one of the intrinsic precursors to this
monumental shift is the increasing frequency of natural disasters. This
is what we are witnessing today.
Indeed,
hardly a week goes by where an earthquake, hurricane, or tropical storm
of an unprecedented magnitude does not wreak havoc somewhere. And we
know such disasters are only going to become more and more prevalent.
This fact each and every Ananda Margii knows.
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Prout: why decentralisation
At
the same time, we have to develop society in the best way possible. And
for this Baba has given Prout-- which as we know advocates
decentralization. Where each and every local community or area is
self-sufficient in the socio-economic spheres.
Unfortunately,
today the vast majority of the world has been built up around the
capitalistic model-- where everything is focused on the city center
because, in this way, they can best exploit the masses.
Prout
philosophy says, "Capitalists want to produce commodities at the lowest
costs and sell them at the highest profits. To produce commodities
cheaply, there must be efficient transportation, cheap raw materials,
cheap labour, cheap energy, adequate water supply, etc. No matter what
form capitalism takes -- individual capitalism, group capitalism or
state capitalism -- capitalists will always prefer centralised
production. All these forms of capitalism are inwardly the same.
Thousands of industries have grown up like mushrooms around Calcutta,
Bombay, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kanpur and Madras in India due to this
capitalistic mentality." (1)
Mire of city life
And
this uncontrolled growth of industries in cities has happened across
the face of the earth: from Sao Paolo to Los Angeles, from Tokyo to
Madrid, from Cape Town to Hong Kong, from Sydney to Mexico City. All
these industrial centers sprouted like mushrooms and now suffer from all
the ill-effects of centralisation such as extreme financial inequality
and huge racial disparities. And not just that, the negativity of city
life gets expressed in countless ways.
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Prout
philosophy states, "There are also many other adverse effects of
industrial centralisation. For example, in large cities it is difficult
for people to remain healthy because of the scarcity of fresh fruits,
vegetables and milk. Immorality and corruption are rampant. Thieves,
criminals, drug addicts, alcoholics and anti-social elements easily
conceal themselves, and prey on innocent people. Malnutrition, air
pollution and water pollution, to name just a few problems, also exist.
All large industrial centres presently suffer from these problems." (2)
Thus, the problems of city life are numerous and complex.
Capitalist model: cites tool of exploitation
In
this era, one other definite loophole is that when natural disasters
and calamities strike then it is very difficult for the people in cities
to manage. When disaster strikes in the cities then those city dwellers
just get stuck and trapped amongst the rubble with no hope of being
safe or getting proper water or food. So this is one on-going and
impending problem for most countries around the globe. And we are going
to see the negative effects of this more and more.
So,
in this capitalist era, innocent people got drawn into the cities
because there were no jobs in the countryside, small towns, or villages.
The capitalists enticed everyone into the cities where common citizens
could be systematically exploited by top capitalists. This was the
negative capitalist game plan-- to pile and squeeze a huge amount of
people into a small place and profit from them all. And this we have
seen. Due to this abnormal population density, when natural disasters
inevitably strike in those city centers, then that results in tragedy
for the common mass. To avert all this as much as possible, we should
step by step follow Baba's Prout theory of decentralisation.
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Prout
philosophy says, “To ensure the social and economic liberation of human
beings, the maximum amount of socio-economic decentralization is
essential.” (3)
However, due to their selfish motives, the capitalists have no interest in decentralisation.
Prout
philosophy states, "Capitalism will never support decentralisation,
because capitalist production exists to maximize profits" which such
cheating capitalists can do best in city life. (4)
Hence,
in capitalism, there must be cities. That is how they exploit everyone.
Hence, cities and capitalism are inseparable. And as the extreme
problems in cities continue to rise and go out of control, this will be
the death knell of capitalism.
Conclusion
As
Proutists, we are to move in this direction of decentralisation through
our master units, cooperatives, and countryside living. This is the
natural transition from city life and the road to success.
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Shrii
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar guides us, "PROUT is the panacea for the
integrated progress of human society. It aims to bring about equilibrium
and equipoise in all aspects of socio-economic life through totally
restructuring economics. Without PROUT, socio-economic emancipation will
remain a utopian dream. Only PROUT can save the world." (5)
In Him,
Ishvara
Moral degradation in cities
Prout
philosophy says, "Urban civilisation is one of the chief reasons of
moral degeneration because many people are compelled to live undesirably
in small, congested places. This is inimical to morality." (6)
Prout
philosophy states "Cities become dens of corruption because of
anti-social elements, but generally such things are not noticeable in
villages. In villages everybody knows everyone else. Everybody knows the
livelihood of their neighbours. But even after twenty years of living
in a city people seldom get acquainted with their neighbours. They don't
even know that there are many swindlers lurking in their midst." (7)
Prout: benefits of decentralisation
Prout
philosophy says, "From the economic viewpoint decentralisation is an
absolute necessity. With the exception of heavy industries and essential
government offices, all industry should be shifted to the villages. To
stop overcrowding in the cities this is the only feasible approach.
Villages are not congested, so anti-social people will not be able to
hide themselves there. If they try, the police can easily detect them."
(8)
Prout
philosophy states, "In a decentralised economy, people do not have to
leave their homes to work in an industry, and consequently they are
saved from the expenditure of maintaining two establishments. Moreover,
decentralisation increases the possibility of saving labour, because
people can earn their livelihood while simultaneously taking care of
their household responsibilities." (9)
Pole-shift & calamities
Prout
philosophy says, "Do you feel that the seasonal order is changing and
has been disturbed? The North Pole is moving closer to the tropical
regions and the South Pole is coming closer to the western hemisphere on
the opposite side of the tropical area. If in the eastern hemisphere
the North Pole moves from north to south and in the western hemisphere
the South Pole moves from south to north, what will be the effect in the
earth's hydro sphere? The polar ice will melt and the ocean levels will
rise. It will have its impact on the tidal waves throughout the globe…
The season is changing -- big climatic changes are taking place." (10)
Prout
philosophy explains, "[When] a catastrophe comes, the human intellect
will be able to overcome such a catastrophe... Let humanity rise, and
let this development of humanity be more and more spiritually-oriented."
(11)
References
1. Prout in a Nutshell Part 16, Decentralized Economy – 2
2. Prout in a Nutshell Part 16, Decentralized Economy – 2
3. Prout in a Nutshell Part 16, Decentralized Economy – 2
4. Prout in a Nutshell Part 16, Decentralized Economy – 2
5. An Outline of Prout, New Dawn in the New World
6. A Few Problems Solved Part 2, Dialectical Materialism and Democracy
7. A Few Problems Solved Part 2, Dialectical Materialism and Democracy
8. A Few Problems Solved Part 2, Dialectical Materialism and Democracy
9. Prout in a Nutshell Part 16, Decentralized Economy – 2
10. Prout in a Nutshell Part 17, The Coming Ice Age
11. A Few Problems Solved Part 7, The Poles Shift Their Respective Positions
You told me
"Jadio na'hi ele, kotha na'hi ra'khile tabuo bha'loba'si..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3208)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, You are the most dependable Entity in this universe. But this time You did not keep Your word. You told me that You would come - but You never showed up; You never came. In spite of all this, I love You. When the good days come in my life then I always forget You. This is the liila. But when I am suffering in pain, then You always remain close by my side, O' my Dearmost. You have given me so many beautiful hopes and aspirations. You have showered me with Your divine grace and Your beautiful, charming smile.
O' Divine Entity, You told me that You love everyone - that nobody is alone or isolated on this earth, and that You are with everyone. O' Parama Purusa Baba, You never remain distant or forgetful of anyone. You go on singing the songs of love, and You make everyone listen directly with their own ears. Baba, You are hiding in the deep core of the heart. And You go on playing Your divine liila.
O’ Lord, deep within my mental abode, within the flower garden of my mind, in one special secret isolated place, You are always present along with me. Baba, I did not get hold of You. You could not be held by my eyes because You Yourself are the pupil of my eyes - so close. That which is very close one cannot see. The same is the case with You.
Baba, You are always ever-effulgent in my mind and in my heart. Please grace me by coming close...
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