Defect of sentiment: practical display + 4 more

Baba

Defect of sentiment: practical display

Namaskar,

Humans are basically dominated by emotion and they do imbalanced things - without using their capacity of logic and reasoning. Yet this tendency toward sentimentality does not bring greatness. There are distinct defects in the path of sentiment. According to Ananda Marga philosophy, humans should be rational; the intellect should be guided by rationality. Please read the following life examples bearing in mind the stark difference between sentiment and rationality.
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Protecting unborns in womb, but ignoring them after birth

(A) In the US, "right-to-life" activists are against abortion - they do not want the living baby killed in the womb. That is to be appreciated. Yet those same activists do not want to care for the baby once it is born. If that child is born into a financially poor or needy family, those activists overlook the welfare of the baby. They 100% oppose programs which aim to care for and develop the child. They show no concern if the child receives the minimum requirements of life: Food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education. Rather they blame that innocent babe for being born unto a financially poor family; they are willing to let that child suffer. Such is their emotional slant on the issue. Caring for the baby while in the womb is admirable, but it is irrational to wholly disregard the needs of that child once it is born. The rational approach is to care for the babe from the time of conception up through its formative years.

Unfortunately, the general populace is prone to the path of sentiment, not rationality; that is why this type of dichotomy is going on. That is why they do imbalanced and mindless things. If they had been rational the situation would have been different.
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Harming unborns in womb, but not young babes

(B) Then there is another contingency that is "pro-choice" (USA) that favours abortions; they feel it is ok to destroy that living baby while it is in the womb. Yet once that baby is born, those same activists are keenly aware to watch for the welfare and well-being of that child by passing legislation to make schools better and help needy families etc. They aim to ensure that every child has the basic necessities and minimum requirements of life: Food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education. Plus, if the child is abused by its parents, steps will be taken to put the parents in jail etc. Yet if that same child is still in the womb, they fully support a person's choice to destroy that innocent babe. Such is their emotional manner and sentimentality. The rational approach is to properly care for and respect the life of all living babies, whether they be in the womb or delivered.

Unfortunately, the general populace is not rational and that is why so many dichotomies manifest in society. That is why they do imbalanced and mindless things. If they had been rational the situation would have been different.
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Sacrificing animals to “please” mother goddess

(C) In India, worshipers of various deviis (deities) sacrifice goats and other animals in order to please their divine mother goddess - jagatjananii (mother of the world). Due to their emotional manner, such worshipers fail to realise that their chosen deity is also the divine mother of those sacrificed animals. Which mother will be happy seeing her sons and daughters slaughtered and killed in this way? Answer: No mother. No mother will take delight in watching her progeny be destroyed. But those devii worshipers think they are pleasing their mother goddess by such animal sacrifices. Because of their emotional approach, these worshipers cannot put these two points together. Due to their sentimentality, they cannot understand that the divine mother will not be pleased by sacrificial offerings. The rational approach then is not to indulge in animal sacrifice.

Unfortunately, the general populace is not rational and that is why this dichotomy is occurring. That is why they do imbalanced and mindless things. If they had been rational the situation would have been different.
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Putting pets to “sleep”, but not grandfather

(D) In many so-called advanced countries around the world euthanasia is illegal. If an elderly person is suffering from a lot of pain or if someone is diagnosed from a terminal illness and they want to die, it is against the law to put that person to death by injection or other means. That is rational. However, when that same family's cat or dog is old and sick, then they will put that pet "to sleep." They will intentionally end the life of that pet. That is treated as humane, but if they would do the same thing with their grandfather, then it would be thought of as ghastly or criminal and they would go to jail. All beings should be given the honour and right to live the natural course of their life. That is rational.

Unfortunately, the general populace is not rational and that is why all these dichotomies are going on. That is why they do imbalanced and mindless things. If they had been rational the situation would have been different.
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Neutering is barbarous

(E) Some give the reasoning that due to population control they are neutering dogs and cats but for same population control they don't neuter their own family members. Neutering destroys the personality so that should not be done. Rather they can use meds or other means of birth control.  By neutering they are fully destroying the reproductive glands, and the animal can never fully bloom nor realise its true potential or dharma. It is not a real dog or cat, just a eunuch. The personality is not developed. Neutering also leads to various health hazards such as bone cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, hypothyroidism, urinary tract infections, and premature death etc. Such persons do not think to neuter themselves or their loved ones, only their pets. So it is not rational to hinder and jeopardise the health of their pets in this way. But with their own emotional manner, they neuter their pets.

Unfortunately, the general populace is not rational and that is why this dichotomy is occurring. That is why they do imbalanced and mindless things. If they had been rational the situation would have been different.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, "In the past many slaves were converted into eunuchs – known as khojas in Persian. If the ovaries of a female or the testes of a male are dissociated from the body, the person will become a eunuch. In a male, if the testes are separated from the body, there will be physical and psychological changes. The man will not die but he will lose the sense of dutifulness and responsibility. All the qualities associated with the testes, such as the sense of dutifulness and responsibility, will be wanting. A eunuch will not be able to grow any pubic hair or the pubic hairs will be few. Should the testes be cut off and a man made into a eunuch? Can it be considered civilized? In some countries men were changed into eunuchs, and as they did not have any sex feeling, they were posted as security guards in the harems of the rulers. This is a barbarous system and goes against fundamental human rights. It is extremely bad." (1)


Conclusion

In day to day life, people engage in countless life choices based on sentiment and emotion alone, not rationality. This is not beneficial, rather harmful. It breeds double-standards, inequalities, and dogmas. It is only through the path of rationality that we can establish neo-humanistic values in our universal human society.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "If someone moves along the path of sentiment instead of the path of rationality, there is a hundred percent probability of great danger. Those who move along the path of sentiment do not discriminate between the proper and the improper, but merely silently accept all superstitions surrounding the goal towards which they have been running. Even the least question regarding propriety or impropriety does not arise in their minds, because they are moving along the path of sentiment." (2)

Namaskar,
at His lotus feet,
Satyaki

~ In-depth study ~

Sentimentality without rationality is dogma

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "When it [the mind] does not follow a particular method, when it moves haphazardly, swept away by whim, it is called “emotion”." (3)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Sentimentality based on rationality is the strongest force in the universe. And sentimentality without rationality takes the form of, or rather the distortion of, dogma." (4)

About supporting communal ideas: "Those who are motivated by sentiment may earn temporary applause, but ultimately people realize, “No, they committed a mistake, they did not follow the path of rationality. They themselves were caught in the current of sentiment, and they drifted the society also in that current. As a result society has been destroyed." (5)

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us,  "Dogma is fast being replaced by rationality and reason. Human beings with their developed brains, developed nerve systems and developed nerve-cells started thinking that we are not to do something for a particular tribe or a particular clan or a particular nationality; we are to do whatever we are to do, whatever we must do, for the entire humanity of the Cosmos." (6)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "As a human being, what should one do? One should follow the path of rationality. Rationality is a treasure of humanity that no animal possesses. And those who possess the inner asset of devotion within their hearts and follow the path of rationality in dealing with the external world, must be victorious. They alone can accomplish worthy deeds in this world." (7)


AM teachings on sentiment & rationality

Ananda Marga philosophy states,  "In the case of developed animals, sentiment exceeds inborn instinct. And more-developed beings, such as human beings, possess sentiment and rationality and the faculty of discrimination as well." (8)

Before the division of India: "The policy was divide and rule. One party said “Jai Hind” and another party said “Takasime Hind.” One party said “Victory to India;” another party said “Divide India.” These were the slogans of the time. It was not a healthy atmosphere. This sentiment was not even geo-sentiment. It was based on emotion and mean selfishness." (9)

Ananda Marga philosophy teaches us, "To counteract the malevolent effect of dogma-centred philosophies, the two most important factors are the development of rationality and the spread of education. Merely attending school and university classes will not necessarily have the desired effect. Stress should be placed on education which produces a high degree of rationality in the human mind, and this type of education should be spread amongst the people." (10)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "What is required now is the elevation of human existence, the elevation of human mind and human spirit. We require no dogma – we require more reasoning, more rationality – rationality moving unto the terminus of Parama Puruśa; the Supreme Desideratum is that Universal Nave." (11)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "As a human being, what should one do? One should follow the path of rationality. Rationality is a treasure of humanity which no animal possesses. And those who possess the inner asset of devotion within their hearts and follow the path of rationality in dealing with the external world, must be victorious. They alone can accomplish worthy deeds in this world." (12)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The speciality of human beings is rationality." (13)

References
1. Yoga Psychology, Bio-Psychology
2. The Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism, Geo-Sentiment (Discourse 3)
3. Yoga Psychology, The Cult of Spirituality – the Cult of Pinnacled Order
4. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 12, The Noumenal Cause and the Personal God
5. The Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism, Geo-Sentiment (Discourse 3)
6. A Few Problems Solved Part 5, Humanity Is at the Threshold of a New Era
7. The Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism,  Geo-Sentiment (Discourse 3)
8. The Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism Geo-Sentiment (Discourse 3)
9. Prout in a Nutshell Part 18, The Dangers of Communalism
10. Prout in a Nutshell Part 18, The Excellence of God-Centred Philosophy
11. A Few Problems Solved Part 5, Humanity Is at the Threshold of a New Era
12. The Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism, Geo-Sentiment (Discourse 3)
13. A Few Problems Solved - 4, Few Plants, Animals and Human Beings

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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 ==

Kindly take Your seat

"Tumi bha'lo ba'so yadi, eso..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0792)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, You say that You love me, but if You do love me then please come to me. Bestow me with Your darshan. Do not keep me away. If You judge me by my virtue and vice, my merit or demerit, then You will discover the sad truth that I only possess negative traits. It is painful to admit that I do not have even a few good qualities, nor any virtues in my life. Without considering my good or bad actions, shower me with Your causeless grace, Most Merciful One.

O’ Parama Purusa, the garden of my life is filled with thorns. There is not a single flower; but, there are innumerable buds. With Your arrival, they will surely bloom. Kindly take Your seat on those blossoms and beautify those newly blossomed lotus flowers by using them if You wish.

O’ Parama Purusa, I do not have a sonorous voice nor do I have bhakti in my core. Due to the lack of a melodious call, I cannot sing in such a spiritually loving way and float the pollen of my heart on the crest of the gentle breeze. When I get Your spiritual touch, my whole existence will be vibrated with bhakti. Come to me with the fragrant, sweet melody, and bless me with Your exquisite smile. Baba, without evaluating my virtue and vice, shower Your krpa on me…

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Key distinction: fake vs real bhakta

False aspirants think about themselves, whereas true bhaktas think about God and want to serve Him. By this approach life becomes meaningful and they reach the Goal; otherwise, they are just fake bhaktas who take birth and die again and again, suffering in this transitory world.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "True devotees can think only of Parama Puruśa – their every action is to please Parama Puruśa. For them, there is only sádhaná and selfless service to the universe – and because selfless service is to please the Lord, that also helps sádhaná. Tapah [selfless service] is part of sádhaná. True devotees are unable to think of right and wrong, but because they wish only to please Parama Puruśa, they can only do good, all their actions will be benevolent. So you are not just to worry about right and wrong, about dos and don'ts – you are to develop that true devotion for Parama Puruśa...But of course, until you develop such devotion, you must distinguish what to do from what not." (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, The True Devotee

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Key distinction: fake vs real bhakta

False aspirants think about themselves, whereas true bhaktas think about God and want to serve Him. By this approach life becomes meaningful and they reach the Goal; otherwise, they are just fake bhaktas who take birth and die again and again, suffering in this transitory world.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "True devotees can think only of Parama Puruśa – their every action is to please Parama Puruśa. For them, there is only sádhaná and selfless service to the universe – and because selfless service is to please the Lord, that also helps sádhaná. Tapah [selfless service] is part of sádhaná. True devotees are unable to think of right and wrong, but because they wish only to please Parama Puruśa, they can only do good, all their actions will be benevolent. So you are not just to worry about right and wrong, about dos and don'ts – you are to develop that true devotion for Parama Puruśa...But of course, until you develop such devotion, you must distinguish what to do from what not." (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, The True Devotee

== Section: Important Teaching ==

How to benefit from enemy

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "It is said that there is a particular species of the cuckoo bird that is incapable of nesting and raising its own offspring. So to protect and save her babies, the mother cuckoo gently places her own eggs in the crow's nest, even though the crow is her dreaded enemy. But since the eggs of both the birds looks the same, the crow carefully cares for those cuckoo eggs which were placed in her nest-- thinking them to be her own. At the time of birth, the newborn birds of both species are black; so seeing the baby cuckoos, the mother crow does not initially realise that the baby cuckoos are not her own offspring. It is only when the baby birds become a little bigger and start to call out and cry, that the crow realises those are not her babies. Then and there the mother crow becomes very angry, suddenly understanding that it has gotten duped. But because of having given long-term care and developed sincere love for the baby cuckoo, the mother crow gives up the idea of attacking and killing the cuckoo. And instead the mother crow raises the baby cuckoo as one of her own." (1)

1. Just like the cuckoo utilises even its worst enemy, then we too should use our enemies in an intelligent way. Baba utilised communist enemies to propagate Ananda Marga ideals. If such communists had not created such a negative agenda and if such communists had not spread so much bad news about Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, then the general populace would not have become so attracted to read about AMPS. People are not enticed by good news, but certainly they want to know about the dark aspects and controversial topics. By this way AMPS grew a lot. If the communists had not created so much opposition, Ananda Marga ideals would not have spread widely in such a short period.

2. The crow adopted the cuckoo as its own because it had spent so much time nurturing that baby cuckoo. Here the point is that through interaction all kinds of beings can become close to one another. Baba has given collective social functions for this very purpose. By spending time with one another, people of diverse backgrounds forget their differences and embrace each other as their own.

Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika - 10

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

हे परमपुरुष बाबा! तुम आनन्द नगर, तिलजला,और जमालपुर में भी कहीं नहीं दिखे

प्रभात सङ्गीत 2242 रूपे आमार मनेर अणु.अणुते

भावार्थ

हे परम पुरुष ! कृपा कर मेरे मन की गहराई में आओ। तुम अपने विशेष रूप और रङ्ग के साथ  मेरे हृदय में आओ। कृपा कर मेरे मन के प्रत्येक बिन्दु  में आओ। हे सबसे उत्तम सत्ता ! कृपा कर मेरे पास ही आ जाओ। तुम्हें ढूंढने के लिए मैं एक देश से दूसरे देश में भटकता रहा। सभी पवित्र कहे जाने वाले स्थानों पर खोजते हुए मेरा पूरा जीवन निकल गया है। तुम्हें खोजते हुए मैंने सारा संसार छान डाला है।

हे प्रभु ! जब मैं तुम्हें बहुत दूर के स्थानों पर खोज रहा था तो  मैंने तुम्हें वहाँ कहीं भी नहीं पाया। जब मैंने अपने आसपास के स्थानीय मन्दिरों, मस्जिदों, गिरिजाघरों ,जागृतियों और धर्मसभाओं में ढूंढा तो भी तुम्हें नहीं पाया। तुम किसी “तीर्थ” जैसे, वाराणसी, पुरी , मक्का, रोम , में भी नहीं मिले। तुम  आनन्द नगर, तिलजला,और जमालपुर में भी कहीं नहीं दिखे । मैं हिमालय की चोटियों पर  और पर्वतों  की गुफाओं में  भी खोजता फिरा।  तुम्हें बिलकुल एकान्त स्थानों पर भी ढूंढता रहा परन्तु  जब तुम फिर भी नहीं मिले तो अकेलेपन से घबराकर मैं रो पड़ा।

हे परमपुरुष बाबा ! तुम्हारी कृपा से जब मैं अपने मन की गहरी परतों में देखता हूँ तो वहाँ तुम दिखाई देते हो। मेरे मन के गुरुचक्र में तुमने एक हजार पुङ्खुड़ियों वाला कमल खिला दिया है। वहाँ मैंने पाया कि तुम तो उस सफ़ेद कमल के फूल  पर बैठे मुस्करा रहे हो।  यह  इन सामान्य आँखों से दिखाई नहीं देता। तुम तो प्रेम के स्वरूप तारक  ब्रह्म हो।

बाबा ! मैंने तुम्हें बाहर कहीं भी नहीं पाया। अब ,जबकि तुम्हारी कृपा से मैं अपने मन के भीतर देख पाता हॅूं तो अनुभव करता हॅू कि तुम तो मेरे साथ ही हो। बाबा ! कृपा कर मुझे अपनी शरण में हमेशा लिए  रहें।

References
1. Sadguru Baba says (in GD, Delhi, 26 Feb 1984) that when writing a Prabhat Samgiita purport then very simple words should be used so that the common mass may understand. The above Hindu purport has been written according to that guideline.

== Section: Important Teaching ==

How avidya maya affects us

Ananda Marga ideology states, "The avidyá force declares war on those whose desire or inclination is towards vidyá; this gives rise to a hostile tendency in the recesses of their minds, against which they have to struggle. At home the husband, wife or the other members of the family become dissatisfied with them, and create various obstacles. In the field of their activities the opportunities arise for depravity, meanness, bribes etc., and they have to maintain their self-control. The locusts of desires come swarming in to destroy the very bud of their sádhaná. So they must carefully avoid such temptations for their own safety. But those whose movement is truly towards vidyá, who are determined to follow the path of vidyá by sacrificing their all, will eventually become immune to all obstacles. No amount of scornful taunts or diatribes will be able to check their lightning speed. They will emerge victorious, weathering and defying all storms, and eventually stand firm and erect like the Himalayas; and the storms and squalls will rebound back in disappointment."

"When the Sádhaka or the spiritual aspirant will stand untrammelled and resolute, with the courage of his conviction, and self-confidence, all snags and dangers will gradually wither away – will timidly disappear from his path...Obstacles are the concomitants of sádhaná, struggling is a good sign. By these obstacles sádhakas can understand that their spiritual practice is on the right track. Spiritual philosophy comes into being only when sádhakas struggling with avidyá’s hindrances, vindicates their move towards Brahma after defeating the base propensities of avidyá by their own intellect and judgment." (1)

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Supreme Benevolence and Mundane Pleasure

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Sadhakas hidden

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/08/baba-this-email-contain-four-sections-1.html

Mystique of Tiger's Grave + Trap of self-praise & appreciation

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/03/margii-style-of-thinking.html
  

Beneficial asana for sadhana 

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/03/should-do-for-good-sadhana.html
  

Spiritual potential vs powers

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-sadhakas-utilise-their-spiritual.html

Sadhakas hidden + 4 more

Baba

Sadhakas hidden

Namaskar,

In our human society, there is no dearth of so-called celebrities. In politics, Hollywood / Bollywood, big business, and sports etc, there are all kinds of so-called heroes who are famous throughout the globe. They are thought of as being great and magnificent. They are revered all over and receive huge attention. Yet hardly anyone knows the truly great personalities who come onto this earth, teach and guide humanity, and pioneer new fields of knowledge. They are mostly overlooked in their lifetime.
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Why are self-engrossed stars embraced by the general public, whereas, selfless, well-wishers of humanity are overlooked by society. What is the reason behind this?  What is the cause of this condition. Why is it that those on the path of dharma are not wholly embraced and adored by the masses.


Judges are blind

The answer is that judges are blind. The common public is the judge, and it is well-proven that the common people are fools. Why is it so?

This is the nature of srsti cakra or creation. Parama Purusa has designed the cycle of brahmacakra whereby sadhana is the final phase before attaining moksa. There are a maximum number of people moving on this earth who are not on the path of sadhana because they directly came from animal life. So they are involved in their animalistic instincts. As Ananda Margiis, our role is to try and convince and guide them onto the path of sadhana. They may not listen and they may instead indulge in all kinds of lower and worldly propensities. This is the divine drama or liila of Parama Purusa. With this outlook, Ananda Margiis will never get frustrated because they understand that their duty is to raise the banner of dharma. That is the grand liila of Parama Purusa.
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Sadhakas should not seek out the praise of the common people. The general population is of a lesser psychic standard. To gain their adulation, one will have to plunge themselves in all kinds of degrading behaviour.

In order to become an examiner one has to know more than the student. Then you can teach and evaluate that learner. In that vein, a dog cannot evaluate a human beings and determine who is great. That dog only understands food; they think those who provide food are the best. Likewise, the standard of the common mass is low and they cannot think beyond their level. If someone is just a little bit above the common standard then the general public adores them. Just as a dog salutes another dog that is a little bit bigger and stronger. But that same dog will not understand the greatness of a human being. That dog lacks the requisite ability. It is not their fault, just they are unable. 

In a similar way, the common human standard is very low, close to animals. For millions of years they were submerged in animal life so they still like to indulge in those animal propensities. That is why they get attracted to those who create degrading dances, dramas, and events that trigger their propensities. Then they prostrate to that person. They revere that individual as someone great. But if someone is truly very high then the general populace cannot fathom the greatness of that person. So they ignore that great personality. That is the reason why when Mahasambhuti comes the common public is oblivious. 


Conclusion

Baba has blessed us with eyes to see. We should not care about public opinion, rather we should look only towards Him. Then we will keep a balanced mind and be ready to carry out His orders and dharmic teachings. Focusing on Parama Purusa will lead one to greatness and the Goal. We are to serve and please Him. That will bring welfare to all. And while great sadhakas may not get the respect and praise of the common people at present, but when society gradually grows they will come to appreciate those contributions. It could take a few decades, a few centuries, or even longer till new values are embraced. Now people appreciate those pioneers of old, but at that time the people threw stones on them and treated them as unwanted. There are countless examples of this. Same is the case with true margiis and acaryas. In the due course everyone will pay heed to what those sadhakas have done on this earth, by His grace.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Bhaktidha’ra’

By the above discussion it is very clear that to become very famous you have to lower your standard and that is not good and bring yourself close to animals. Just a razor thin line above the common standard. That is the best way to gain prestige. That is why good people are not famous as they do not want to degenerate to become famous. 
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Rare to understand & follow dharma

Ananda Marga ideology states, "You should remember that those who are the actual pioneers, the real vanguard of the society, are always a microscopic minority, but it is they who are destined to be victorious. Those who once opposed, or are now opposing or will oppose in the future, will in the future admit: “Yes, we are now driving our vehicle safely and comfortably along the very path which that vanguard once opened by clearing the jungle.” This means that those who cleared the obstacles in the beginning will later be recognized as pioneers. The funny thing is this, that people do not give recognition at the time it is due. This is the natural law." (1)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Suppose there is a virtuous discussion going on somewhere. If you invite two hundred people to this discussion, you will find that only sixty invitees have turned up, at the most. Out of these participants about ten or twelve people at most listen with patience and devotion to the talks; and out of these listeners, only some properly understand the subject discussed. Then again, out of this small group that has understood, only a very few may retain in their minds what they have understood. Lastly, only one or two persons of this last group may practice in their daily lives what they have learnt and understood. This is only due to the clash between vidyá and avidyá in the mind, and in this clash the triumph of avidyá or the extroversive force means running from the introversive bent of vidyá. It is because of the samskaras of animality that the introversive momentum is rare in the average human mind. The sensuous desires of avidyá continue to infiltrate into every thought process. Such a situation continues for a long time in a sádhaka’s life." (2)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Among so many people in our human society, very few get the opportunity to acquire spiritual knowledge. And among these, a still smaller percentage get the chance to undergo practical training. Why? Because the science is rare, the aspirants are rarer, and the teachers are rarer still." (3)


Very few learn & embody dharmic ideals

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Even after getting human life, only a few get the opportunity to listen to dharmika discourses. Among those, only a few develop the desire to practise dharma sádhaná. And even among these, only a few actually grasp the spirit of sádhaná. Those rare ones who understand, perform sádhaná, and reach the goal are truly blessed. In the effort to perfect oneself, even if one faces obstacles and hindrances from one’s elders and near ones, one must ignore them. This is not a sin, not a crime." (4)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6, The Physical, Psychic and Spiritual Strata
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Shreya & Preya
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4, The Three Prerequisites for Spiritual Knowledge
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, The Requirements for Sádhaná

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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: Important Teaching ==

Wealthy criminals remain free

In this below teaching Baba is pointing out how economically wealthy people indulge in anti-social activities like adulteration, drug dealing, and many other vices and illicit affairs. All the while they employ poor people to do the dirty work. In result, the poor people get arrested by law enforcement personnel while those rich, wealthy people save themselves by paying bribes or hiring high-powered lawyers. In the end, most of the profit of those gross dealings goes to rich people and the poor suffer. Due to their poverty, the poor cannot escape this cycle from one generation to the next. For instance, in the ghettos the people are perpetually incarcerated.

In this teaching, Baba is referring to crude criminal acts as well as white-collar crime. In big business and on the corporate level, the schemes are much more sophisticated. Big banks cheat millions of people out of billions of dollars. Yet, those top bankers are almost never arrested or even charged. They escape because the laws are in their favour, or they hire lawyers to find loopholes in the law. And if they do get caught and are found guilty, then 99.9% of the time those high-level executives do not go to jail. Instead they pay a fine. But if a poor person steals even a single item they will get arrested and sit in jail for robbery for twenty years.

This happens only in the vaeshyan era, and we have to raise awareness to put an end to this.

Prout philosophy states, “Most of the evils that occur in society are created due to the exploitation carried out by the vaeshyas. In order to increase the size of their bank balances, the vaeshyas create an artificial scarcity of such items as food, clothing and other essential commodities, and then earn a profit by black marketeering. Those who do not have the capacity to purchase commodities at exorbitant prices steal, commit armed robberies and engage in other criminal activities in order to obtain the minimum requirements of their lives. Poor people deprived of food and clothing work as the agents of the greedy vaeshyas engaged in black marketeering and smuggling. When these poor people are caught, they are the ones who get punished, while the vaeshyas escape thanks to the power of their money. Such ill-fated poor people lose their consciences and descend deeper into sin. Society condemns these sinners, while the rich vaeshyas, the instigators of the sinners, play the role of public leaders. They wear garlands, set off verbal fireworks, and shrilly exhort the masses to make greater sacrifices.” (1)

Reference
1. Human Society - 2, The Vaeshya Age

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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: Important Teaching ==

What to accept

Yuktiyuktamupádeyaḿ vacanaḿ bálakádapi;
Anyaḿ trńamiva tyájyamapyuktaḿ Padmajanmanáh.

Kevalaḿ shástramáshrityaḿ na karttavyo vinirńayah;
Yuktihiina vicáre tu dharmahánih prajáyate.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “If a child says something rational, it should be accepted, and if the Supreme Creator says something irrational, it should be totally rejected. It is undesirable to accept something just because it is written in the scriptures, because if irrational sayings are accepted and implemented, the decline of dharma will be the result.” (1)

Reference
1. Human Society - 1, Moralism

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Warning: medical errors in YT book: TP blunder

Here is the way Tiljala Publication has published the below paragraph in the Yogic Treatments book. Pay special attention to the yellow highlighted terms.

Tiljala Publications wrote: "Taking excessive fatty and oily food and not undertaking a proportional amount of physical labour loads the human nervous system down with fat, and as a result it becomes impossible for the nerves to properly assist the heart. As a result the heart becomes weak. Fat accumulated in the nerves and blood vessels terribly hampers the blood circulation, and in order to maintain the circulation, the heart is forced to overwork. As a consequence the heart soon becomes weak." (1)

By reading the above, it is clear that the yellow highlighted terms in the above passage are incorrect. 


Corrected version

Here below are the suggested changes in bracketed bold red font to correct the blunders by Tiljala Publications.

"Taking excessive fatty and oily food and not undertaking a proportional amount of physical labour loads the human nervous system [circulatory system] down with fat, and as a result it becomes impossible for the nerves [arteries] to properly assist the heart. As a result the heart becomes weak. Fat accumulated in the nerves [arteries] and blood vessels terribly hampers the blood circulation, and in order to maintain the circulation, the heart is forced to overwork. As a consequence the heart soon becomes weak." (2)

Note: Anyone person, young or old, who has taken even the most basic level class in biology or human anatomy will easily realize that the way the Tiljala Publications presented this section is completely wrong. Sadguru Baba is the all-knowing Taraka Brahma, and it is our duty to ensure that His books are published with the highest accuracy and utmost integrity. Sadly, time and time again, Tiljala Publications proves that their work is flawed and clearly not up to the mark. 

References
1. Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies, Heart Disease
2. Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies, Heart Disease

== Section: Important Teaching ==

The first democratic state

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The first written constitution was framed by the Licchavi Dynasty of Vaeshali (in northern Bihar) in ancient India over 2500 years ago. Prior to that, the words of the king were law and kings ruled according to the advice of their ministers. The first republican democracy was established by the Licchaviis. The Licchavi Republic comprised some portion of Muzzaffarpur, portions of Begusharai, Samastipur and Hajipur between the Gandaka and Kamala rivers, all in the present state of Bihar. It was the first democratic state and they had their own written constitution." (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 12, Requirements of an Ideal Constitution

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Why industrial decentralization 

Prout philosophy states, "We cannot neglect even a single living being in this creation, nor can we ignore the smallest part of the universe. So, as far as possible, the industrial system should be organized according to the principle of decentralization. Industrial development in one part of the world cannot satisfactorily eradicate poverty or unemployment in another part. Therefore, in the industrial system, it is necessary to build up numerous self-sufficient units, at least for those industrial and agricultural commodities which are considered to be essential for maintaining life. Otherwise people will have to suffer tremendous hardships during war and other abnormal circumstances. With the development of transportation and communication, the size of these units can be expanded." (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day #7

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

अपनी अनोखी  लीला के भीतर  मनमाने ढंग से सबको नचाते रहते हो।

प्रभात संगीत  3291 तोमाके चिने ओथा दाय, ओत प्रोत भावे थाकिलेव, धरा नाही जाय ...

परिचय- तन्त्र में तीन रास्ते हैं ज्ञान , कर्म और भक्ति। यह गीत ज्ञानमार्गियों के लिये है अर्थात् जो ज्ञान का  अनुसरण करते हैं। जहाॅं कहीं भक्ति है वहीं परमात्मा हैं। ज्ञानी जो केवल अपनी बुद्धि और तर्क से ही परमपात्मा को पाना चाहते हैं, उन्हें धर्म का पथ क्षुरधार के समान लगता है परंतु साधकों के लिये वह फूल के समान है। चूंकि ईश्वर  को केवल भक्ति से ही पाया जा सकता है इसलिये वह तुम लोगों के साथ हैं, निश्चय  ही तुम्हारी जीत होगी। (आनन्द वचनामृतम भाग 1)

भावार्थ

हे परमपुरुष! तुम सदा ही सब के साथ रहते हो और तुम ओत - प्रोत योग के द्वारा सबके साथ जुड़े रहते  हो। परंतु फिर भी तुमको अनुभव कर पाना बड़ा कठिन है क्योंकि अविद्या माया बार बार पीछे की ओर खींच लेती है। हे  परमपुरुष! तुम सरलता से पकड़ में नहीं आते।

हे दिव्य सत्ता बाबा! तुम अँधेरे   और उजाले   दोनों स्थानों में रहते हो।  सभी जगहों  पर रहते हुए भी तुम छिपे रहते हो, दिखाई नहीं देते । तुम मन की वीणा की सुगंध में नहाये  रहते हो। तुम जीवन के राग ,लय और ताल में मगन  रहते हो। इस संसार  के  अलग अलग रूपों में तुम अपने को लाकर  व्यक्त करते हो फिर भी तुम हमारे मन की पहुंच से दूर ही  रहते हो। कोई भी तुम्हें तुम्हारी  कृपा के बिना प्राप्त नहीं कर सकता।

हे कृपालु बाबा! तुम अपनी इच्छा से सबको  हंसाते या रुलाते रहते हो। सब कुछ तुम्हारी इच्छा से ही होता है। बाबा! तुम अपनी दिव्य  इच्छा से उन्हें इस  विराट  नीले आकाश  में तैराते रहते हो। तुम सबसे बड़े नियंत्रक  हो और अपनी अनोखी  लीला के भीतर  मनमाने ढंग से सबको नचाते रहते हो।  तुम्हारी लीला को कोई भी नहीं जान सकता---

== Section 3: Links ==

Dogma of Father's Day 15 June

Father's Day: invention of materialism

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/way-to-shrug-off-responsibility-2-more.html

Mother's Day: why dogmatic 

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-and-why-mothers-dont-like-to-be.html

Postings to Read

Mystique of Tiger's Grave + Trap of self-praise & appreciation

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/03/margii-style-of-thinking.html
  

Beneficial asana for sadhana 

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/03/should-do-for-good-sadhana.html
  

Spiritual potential vs powers

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-sadhakas-utilise-their-spiritual.html

Deriving joy from cruel dealings

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/03/not-uncommon-psychic-disease.html

Ista & courage

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-faith-in-ista-brings-courage.html

Mystique of Tiger’s Grave + Trap of self-praise & appreciation

Baba

Mystique of Tiger’s Grave

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “As a general rule human beings should not kill animals under any circumstances. The exception to this rule is when human life is in danger. For example, if you are confronted by a tiger which threatens your life, before it attacks you may be forced to kill it…. animals should only be killed when they directly endanger human life. It follows from this that you should not kill animals in their natural habitat. In the forests there are many lions, tigers, snakes, etc., but such creatures should not be killed in their natural environment because there they pose no threat to human life. Although it is the nature of some tigers to attack human beings, all tigers should not be killed simply for this reason. We must not forget that it is also the duty of human beings to build sanctuaries for dying animals and endangered species of animals and plants. This is the practical approach of the living philosophy of Neohumanism. This is the approach of Neohumanism to animal and plant life.” (1)

Note: As many may recall, Sadguru Baba used to regularly sit at the site of the Tiger’s Grave in Jamalpur. Over the years, many theories have been put forth why this was the case. Nearby, there was also the grave of the Englishman who killed that tiger. In that attack, both the Englishman and the tiger died. And Baba’s preference was always to sit on the tiger’s grave, not that of the Englishman. The question is why. 

Here the point is that this tiger was living in its natural surroundings and was unnecessarily murdered by a human being. The tiger had done nothing wrong and was not at fault in any way. In short, that tiger did not deserve to die. For this reason, in this particular instance, Baba was more sympathetic to the tiger. In contrast, the Englishman was a trained and potent hunter who was very strong and skilled with various weapons. Driven by vanity and ego, the Englishman was eager to show others that he can kill a tiger with a sword etc. So without any provocation, he sought out and killed that tiger as an exhibition. But this type of cruelty and hunting for sport, or verily any type of action where innocent animals are needlessly killed, is not supported by neo-humanism. That’s why Baba always honoured the tiger and sat on its grave. 

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, Prout and Neohumanism

== Section 2: Main Topic ==

Trap of self-praise & appreciation

Namaskar,

This following letter delineates a major aspect of the mindset needed to be a true sadhaka.

In this current social era, there are two competing approaches that confront every Ananda Margii. One is from the environmental factor, i.e. the trends and ways of worldly, materialistic society; and, the second is Baba's ideological guidelines & teachings.
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By thinking about oneself, mind gets smaller

These days the common people do not know how to think or use their minds. The masses are just self-engrossed, thinking only about themselves. They have no greater outlook than their own indulgence and pleasures. In that condition, the periphery of their mind decreases—making people more narrow-minded and selfish.

The operative rule is—'As you think so shall you become'. So by thinking about the unit self, then the dimension of one's mind gets smaller and smaller.

One static outcome of this phenomenon is that people are hungry to be praised—always. They always harbour the deep desire that someone should appreciate them. Not only every day but every minute, otherwise they feel depressed. This is the unfortunate situation of the general public these days. And the consequence is the uptick in psychic diseases. Now more than ever people suffer in frustration and melancholia etc.

Now is the time we should analyse how far Baba appreciates this self-praise—or the habit of enjoying self-praise. How far does this selfishness have any value in the life of true human beings. We should see carefully whether this self-aggrandizement is something meaningful or detrimental.
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Baba says: Self-praise is like cat's cry

Here is the English summary of Baba’s Hindi teaching of DMC 4 March 1984 Jammu:

You did a little work and proclaim, 'I did it, I did it.'  "I have done this, I have done that". People praise themselves too much saying 'I', 'I'. Oh, why would you say that much I, I.

Oh, Why would you say "Meow, meow"? If anyone says "Meow, meow, meow" it is a cat.(*)

(Laughter)

What you say? Who does "Meow, meow"? The cat. Yes.

Man does a little, (showing with the two fingers and thumb of His hand) this much, and expresses (showing by expanding both the hands to max) this much.

Don't do like this. Continue to do work with His thought in mind. No need to tell anybody about it. Parama Purusa is doing every work of the entire universe, does He talk about it? No He does not. Niirav karmii bano, Be a silent worker.

(*) The cat makes the sound “meow, meow”, and that sound is very similar to the Hindi word for “I”—’maeṋ’. So according to Hindi, it sounds like the cat just moves around all day glorifying itself—meow meow. So Baba is making a joke that human beings should not glorify themselves all day long (“I did this”, “I did that”) like the cat—meow, meow.

Watch out—you may come across some karmiis whose behaviour is similar—they praise themselves and say, “I did this and I did that.” As they are our family members, we should politely tell them not to praise themselves but sing the glory of Parama Purusa—not self-glorification.
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Mental ailment: desire to be praised

Here below Baba is describing the poor mental condition of those people who hanker after praise.

Baba says, "Why on earth should anyone indulge in self-publicity? To whom will he publicize himself? Such acts are the antics of common, avaricious people with beggar-like mentality." (1)

So the whole point is that those who do not know the science of mind are involved in their own self-glorification. But human beings should think about God. This is our approach. Hence engaging in self-praise is not proper for a sadhaka—rather it is unfit to do so.

In contrast the standard of true margiis is quite high. Because the mind is focused on Parama Purusa. So the mind does not have the opportunity to think about the self—in which case, the periphery of the mind is getting bigger and bigger and in due course it becomes infinite. And finally in one golden dawn it becomes so vast that it merges into Parama Purusa, and reaches its Goal.

Here we see how selfishness leads to so many psychic maladies.

When people are solely focused on their own ego-satisfaction, then frustration is always side-by side. Because the moment they do not get what they want, then frustration arises. And this condition is accompanied by other psychic afflictions as well.

On the occasions they are praised by others they either feel arrogant or become dependent on that praise. For instance, they may not do anything other than for the desire to be praised. And when they are not praised, they are crushed and prone to despair—and may give up that work entirely.

The worst outcome is that people foolishly forget that whatever little strength they have is just the gift of Parama Purusa. Devoid of this thinking they become egotistical and full of vanity. And in result they invite their ruination.
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One should never praise oneself or any other person—Baba

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Aham'ka'rah patanasya mu'lam" (2)

Meaning: Pride goeth before a fall. (i.e. Ego is the cause of downfall)

So this malady has come from the offshoot of materialism. Mostly materialistic minded people, those whose be-all and end-all of life is matter, suffer from such types of diseases. And they need day-long appreciation by others. Otherwise frustration and depression engulfs them. Such an unfortunate episode has become the norm.

Ananda Marga ideology states, “One should not praise oneself or any other person. There are many people who are very fond of praising themselves by telling everyone what wonderful things they have done, but, as mentioned in this sloka, kiirtana is not for one’s own self but for Hari. Even though people are taught to do kiirtana for Hari, they still make the mistake of praising themselves too much. Sometimes their self-praise is so intense that others are obliged to say, “Please stop praising yourself so much.” They forget that their self-applause is rather boring for others. Human beings should realize that no one likes to hear the self-praise of others." (3)

in His service,
Mahesh

History: hired agents to glorify Dadas

Here is one typical example how some Dadas hungry for praise hired agents to glorify and laud them (i.e. those very Dadas). See here below how these dadas are praising themselves about their work at one DMS but had it written in the third person in their own magazine, Prajina Bharatii. But what was written in Prajina Bharatii was completely bogus. The following is an English translation of what they printed in Hindi.

• Ac Satyashrayananda is an intellectual giant and in this world there is none who can work like he does with others, hand in hand.
  
• Ac Nabhatiitananda is always living in the divine world. This great monk beautifully walks on this rugged earth. He arranges all catering facilities—with his kiirtan raised margii standard and took them to the divine kingdom. People became intoxicated.
  
• In this entire arrangement this Dada Pranaveshananda is the most adored and is like one decorated flower on the top of this entire program. From beginning to end he was always present everywhere. Dada’s labor and inspiration was unique. Without caring about his own health and comfort he was ready to make this program successful—and took up most of this burden and completed it also.
  
• What can I say about Ac Rakeshananda —I never saw him tired—he toured the entire Angladesh and awakened all.
  

Here above is one typical example how some Dadas hungry for praise hired agents to glorify and laud them (i.e. those Dadas). See here above how these dadas are praising themselves about their work at one DMS but had it written in the third person in their own magazine, Prajina Bharatii. But what was written is completely bogus.
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~ In-depth study ~

Self-applause is boring for others

Ananda Marga ideology states,"“Kiirttaniiyah sadáharih”. Kiirtana should be done on Hari and on no other entity. One should not praise oneself or any other person. There are many people who are very fond of praising themselves by telling everyone what wonderful things they have done, but, as mentioned in this sloka, kiirtana is not for one’s own self but for Hari. Even though people are taught to do kiirtana for Hari, they still make the mistake of praising themselves too much. Sometimes their self-praise is so intense that others are obliged to say, “Please stop praising yourself so much.” They forget that their self-applause is rather boring for others. Human beings should realize that no one likes to hear the self-praise of others." (4)

Ananda Marga ideology states,"People of action are also not free from vanity: “I did this, I did that – I built this road when I was a minister I constructed this bridge when I was in the Public Works Department” – this is how people become mad for their little “I”. Thus we see that although action is free from lethargy, it is not altogether free from vanity." (5)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Those who think that they will get Him through the actional faculty are finally engaged in actional infighting. “I did this, I did that”." (6)


Irony about those who are truly great

But one thing is for certain. Our scriptures say that those who are great persons, in their life, they never get recognised. And in the society they always get abused.
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As Ananda Margiis we should be fully aware of and always remember this golden teaching of Baba: That the vanguards of society are never praised in their age.'

Baba says, "You should remember that those who are the actual pioneers, the real vanguard of the society, are always a microscopic minority, but it is they who are destined to be victorious. Those who once opposed, or are now opposing or will oppose in the future, will in the future admit: “Yes, we are now driving our vehicle safely and comfortably along the very path which that vanguard once opened by clearing the jungle.” This means that those who cleared the obstacles in the beginning will later be recognized as pioneers. The funny thing is this, that people do not give recognition at the time it is due. This is the natural law. " (7)

About such great people's mentality Baba says:

"Nindantu niitinipun'a'h yadi va' stuvantu laks'mii....na dhiira'h."

“Let those well-versed in ethics criticize me or praise me, as they so desire; let Lakśmii, the goddess of wealth, either be gracious enough (because of my activities) to reside in my house, or, if she prefers, go elsewhere; let death visit me today or decades later. It makes little difference to me. Wise people will never withdraw from the path of ideology, the path which they accept as their ideal.” (8)

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha, part 2, The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 3
2. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shivokti no. 6
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, The Lord Should Always Be Praised
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, The Lord Should Always Be Praised
5. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 11, Taking the Opposite Stance in Battle
6. Subhasita Samgraha - 21, Human Life and Its Goal
7. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6, The Physical, Psychic and Spiritual Strata
8. Namami Krsnasundaram, Vraja Krśńa and Párthasárathi Krśńa – 2 (Discourse 2)

== Section: Hindi Quote ==

यह सेवा नहीं है

“मनुष्य में एक अतिरिक्त चीज़ है जिसका नाम है—सेवा | सेवा क्या है ? देंगे; लेंगे नहीं कुछ | Unilateral transaction, one-sided transaction | मनुष्य जो दान करते हैं---मान लो किसी भिखमङ्गे को तुम दान करती हो, तो, exchange में कुछ लेती हो, या लेने की भावना रहती है ? नहीं | जिसको तुम दिए थे, वह भी तुम भूल जाते हो कुछ दिन के बाद | उसी रोज़ भूल जाते हो | सुबह दिए हो, तो सन्ध्या में भूल जाते हो | यह पशु में नहीं है । यह है सेवा, यह मनुष्य की विशेषता में है | किन्तु मान लो कोई आदमी आज दान दिए, एक लाख रुपया | और, रातभर नींद नहीं आई | आज इन्तज़ार में हैं कि कल सुबह अख़बार में देखेंगे कब निकल रहा है कि—सेठ चोट्टामल डाकूराम बटपरिया ने इतना रुपया दान दिया |

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तब तुम्हारा यह, क्या हुआ ? यह सेवा नहीं है, mutual transaction | दान दिए हो, और देखने के इन्तज़ार में बैठे हुए हो | हाँ | तो, ऐसा नहीं करोगे | दान दोगे, भूल जाओगे | दान should be what, unilateral | Unilateral माने one-sided, एकतरफ़ा |”

[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] (1)

Reference
1. उद्भिदधर्म, पशुधर्म, मानवधर्म, October 1979 EGD Nagpur

== Section: Important Teaching ==

HERE IS MORE TO READ:

Civilised & Uncivilised Behaviour

Namaskar, 

“We may call those human acts and behaviours “civilized” that give evidence of this discriminative judgement, in a great measure.” (1)

Smoking is not healthy. Medical research has proven that cigarettes are carcinogenic and toxic. They are poisonous and cause disease and premature death.So the habit of smoking cigarettes is not supported by logic and reasoning.

According Ananda Marga philosophy, when one acts in a way that is not based on rationality, then that action is uncivilised. Thus smoking itself is uncivilised - whether one is aware about the dangers of smoking or not. Those who do not smoke are civilised - in this particular aspect of life.

It does not matter Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England; his habit of smoking is uncivilised. In other avenues of life, he may be civilised, but on this particular act of smoking he is not civilised. This is just one example.

The overarching rule is that if any behaviour is not supported by rationality then that action is uncivilised. If the majority of one’s actions are uncivilised, then they themselves are uncivilised human beings.

In Him,
Liila
(Lindsay Wilfred)

Reference:
1. AFPS-6, Civilization, Science and Spiritual Progress

== Section 3: Links ==

Dogma of Father's Day 15 June

Father's Day: invention of materialism

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/way-to-shrug-off-responsibility-2-more.html

Mother's Day: why dogmatic 

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-and-why-mothers-dont-like-to-be.html

Postings to Read

Deriving joy from cruel dealings

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/03/not-uncommon-psychic-disease.html

Ista & courage

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-faith-in-ista-brings-courage.html

Analogy: what is the news

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/10/are-you-going-to-stay.htm

AM welcomes all types

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/11/types-of-disciples-of-baba-3-more.html