Baba
Real surrender
Namaskar,
Some think that doing nothing and being a passive witness is part of our surrender theory. They proclaim that 'prapatti vada', or surrender theory, means sitting back, relaxing, and waiting for someone else to do the job. According to Baba, the proper application of our surrender theory is to come forward and work according to our maximum capacity.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Do your duty, your karma. Now, is this karma in conformity with prapatti or is it antagonistic to prapatti? ... in accordance with the spirit of prapatti, that the body is a machine, we can say that He has been kind enough to provide the body and mind, to be utilized for work only. Hence I follow the spirit of prapatti in using them. In the beginning, karma seemed to be against prapatti, but karma is not antithetical to prapatti. It is definitely in conformity with prapatti. So a boy or a girl who does work is surely following the path of prapatti..." (1)
According to Baba's teachings of prapatti vada (surrender theory), we are to fully utilise whatever strength He has given us. Each and every ounce of energy that we have should be expended toward coming up with a proper and just solution to any problem. That is our tantrika approach to prapatti vada.
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Proper way of prapatti: utilise one's strength
Baba clearly tells us that while on this earth we are to do something; we are to engage in good works.
"Kurvanneveha Karma'n'i..."
Ananda Marga ideology says, "Why have we come to this world? Certainly to do some good work...Human beings have come to work...Therefore work must be done...Human beings have to do any good and noble work, any constructive or benevolent work when they are physically alive." (2)
So long as we are breathing, so long as we are alive, we are to involve ourselves in noble works, making this world better and better. As we look around, there are so many positive works that need to be done and so many negative elements - such as various types of exploitation - that need correcting. On both fronts, Baba's teaching is to keep ever active.
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Ananda Vanii says, "The accumulated distortions of many lifetimes cannot be removed in the twinkling of an eye. The removal of these distortions requires prolonged cultivation of knowledge, selfless devotion and untiring action. The world expects tremendous work from you; so you must not sit idle like a frog in a well under the spell of inertia. Therefore awake, arise." (3)
According to Baba's above guideline, to remove the distortions and address various types of exploitations, one must engage in "untiring action" etc. Merely sitting idle waiting for time to pass by will not do. That will not solve the problem. To rid the world of the dirt of exploitations, one will have to leap into action. Per Baba's teaching, that is the only way to clean-up our AMPS. Baba's above guidelines are enough to show us that ours is the path of action and mobility. We are never to rely on "fate" or "the passing of time" to solve any problem such as numerous types of exploitations.
Why some get confused
Baba has beautifully explained each and every aspect of this expressed universe. He has given the answer to everything. There is no problem that lies untouched; nor is there any hazard which He has not warned us about. He has perfectly mapped out our entire pathway. Even then some are prone to get confused, primarily because they only see a small part or fraction of Baba's teaching - not the whole.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "If you tell a blind person to describe the parts of an elephant's body, can he do it? Before describing the elephant, one must have the vision to see it: so first the blind man's sight must be restored." (4)
Similarly to understand Baba's divine teachings of Ananda Marga philosophy one must have a balanced mind and be able to clearly look at the whole body of Ananda Marga scripture; otherwise, with their incomplete understanding they will arrive at the wrong conclusion.
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Conclusion
If anyone wants to properly interpret Baba's teachings then first and foremost they should take the time to make their mind balanced and rational through sadhana and then step by step cultivate a facile and holistic understanding of the entire Ananda Marga ideology. Then they will be able to come up with a proper analysis of His teachings. Whereas, if they again and again resort to their own incomplete and imbalanced approach, they will just embarrass themselves in front of all. Unfortunately, that is what has happened with those proclaiming that the poison of various types of exploitation can be solved by the mere passage of time.
Namaskar,
Nira’dha’r
~ In-depth study ~
Here Baba clearly describes who is capable of properly explaining His teachings and side by side He also warns us what happens when any pseudo fellow tries to do.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Without proper interpretation, the sha'stras remain difficult to understand and sometimes unintelligible. Thus the scriptures should always be interpreted by qualified scholars, competent philosophers, and penetrating thinkers. If one tries to interpret a profound scripture with superficial knowledge, the interpreter appears ridiculous and the audience is confused." (5)
References
1. Namami Krsnasundaram, Krśńa and Prapattiváda – 2 (Discourse 5)
2. Ananda Marga Karma Yoga in a Nutshell, “Kurvanneveha Karmmáńi”
3. A'nanda Va'nii #5
4. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 11, Parama Puruśa and His Creation
5. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Disc 14, 'Shivopadesha - 4
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
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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 ==
I have completely forgotten
“Tomár kathá bheve bheve, annya kichu bhávate nári…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0668)
Purport:
O’ Parama Purusa, I am thinking of You always. My mind is completely riveted on You. I cannot think of anything else, but You. The more I think I won’t think of You, the more I become immersed in Your ideation. Baba, no matter how hard I try, I cannot stop thinking about You.
O’ Parama Purusa, only You are, and I am; only the two of us exist. Nothing else is of any import. I have completely forgotten the rest of the world. My mind only thinks of You. Wherever I turn or look, I see You in everything - in Your various forms and colours.
O’ my Lord, from that star of the far distant sky to this green and beautiful earth, all are ensconced in Your ideation. This entire manifested cosmos is completely enamoured with You. Everything is eternally dancing around You.
Baba, I only think of You. It is Your grace…
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Prout: Charter of rights
Prout philosophy states, “The formation of a World Government will require a world constitution. A charter of principles or bill of rights should be included in such a constitution and encompass at least the following four areas. First, complete security should be guaranteed to all the plants and animals on the planet. Secondly, each country must guarantee purchasing power to all its citizens. Thirdly, the constitution should guarantee four fundamental rights – spiritual practice or Dharma; cultural legacy; education; and indigenous linguistic expression. Fourthly, if the practice of any of these rights conflicts with cardinal human values then that practice should be immediately curtailed. That is, cardinal human values must take precedence over all other rights. All the constitutions of the world suffer from numerous defects. The above points may be adopted by the framers of different constitutions to overcome these defects. (1)
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 12, Requirements of an Ideal Constitution
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Ideal practice up waking up
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “Everyone may perform the practices below if they wish.”
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Utksepa Mudra: This Mudra should be practised in bed immediately upon waking. While lying on the back, one should flex both the arms and legs, bringing them over the chest, and then return them immediately to the extended position. After doing this three or four times, sit up in bed and drink a glass of cold water without allowing the water to touch the teeth. After this you should expose the navel area to the air, and walk up and down in this way for some time in the open air.” (1)
Reference
1. Caryacarya - 3, ‘Different Yoga Practices’, Point #1
== Section 4: Links ==
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