How occult powers ruin sadhaka life + 2 more

Baba

How occult powers ruin sadhaka life

Namaskar,

In this world of ours, some people believe that occult powers have great value, but this is not the case in Ananda Marga. Why is this so?

Material desires in sadhana

One of the main yogic tenets is: As one thinks so one becomes. And this applies to both spiritual life and mundane existence. For example, if one is doing sadhana and has a desire for money, then they  will get money. Before practising sadhana, one did not have money; one just  had the desire to have more money. Then, after practising sadhana for some time, the sadhaka acquires a lot of money.
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In our lives, we might have seen many such sadhakas. Money is just one example, but it can be any other materialistic pursuit such as prestige, power, recognition, etc. When one does sadhana, one will get whatever one thinks. In dharma sadhana, the sadhaka concentrates on Parama’tma’ and wants to please Parama’tma’. If the sadhaka concentrates on Parama’tma’, but at the same time is thinking about how to get more money, then one will get money because Parama’tma’ will provide what the sadhaka wants. If the want is materialistic, then the sadhaka will get that, but not realize Parama’tma’ because the want was for something materialistic and not Parama’tma’.

Example of baby & mother

Let us consider another example. If a baby is crying and the mother gives it a toy, then the baby stops crying. So the mother does not need to do anything else to fulfill the wants of the baby. The mother will give the baby a toy and keep doing her work. But if the baby continues to cry even after receiving the toy then the mother does not have any other option but to take the baby on her lap. The same is the case in spiritual sadhana. If the sadhaka wants only Him, then surely Parama Purusa will be gracious and bring that sadhaka on His lap.
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His liila is colourful

Parama’tma’s creation is full of maya. If no one is trapped in maya and everyone strongly desires to realize Parama’tma, then all will be liberated. That is why in this creation there is vidya maya and avidya maya, phases of lightness and dark, wisdom and ignorance. Parama’tma likes to do His liila. With His liila, this creation is colourful, just like in a play where there is a hero, a villain, and a comedian, etc. Similarly, in this creation there are those who are  wise, dumb, wealthy, poor, duplicitous,, and spiritual, etc. Everyone has different wants: They debate points, have friendships, undergo struggles, and that is how this creation is colourful. This play of His creation is called His liila.


Obstructions in sadhana

On the path of sadhana, maya is an obstruction. When one does sadhana, then various types of obstructions arise. When one first starts sadhana, then there will be obstructions from the outside such as from family members, neighbors, friends, etc. Slowly those external obstructions will no longer be problematic for the aspirant, and instead internal obstructions will mount. And if a sadhaka persists with sadhana, then slowly the mind will  become calm and not be bothered by either internal or external obstructions. The mind will become focused and the sadhaka will be inspired to do more sadhana.
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The next obstruction will be  in the form of occult powers, i.e. the temptation to attain and use them. If a sadhaka aspires for occult power, then s/he will get it, but this will result in the downfall of the sadhaka. How? With occult powers one starts to put more emphasis on one’s own self. For example, what one says, that will happen because of the power of sadhana. The person with occult power may get offended or their self-esteem may be hurt if someone else says something that is not pleasing to them. In return, the person with occult powers may curse that other person and think about how to take revenge on that individual . With such types of actions, the sadhaka  with occult powers becomes degenerated, as  they will have to undergo the reactions of such actions later. Moreover, their sadhana was also adversely affected because they  wanted occult powers and not Parama Purusa .


How people use occult power

In ancient times, when no weapons were available for punishment, people used to bite others or beat them by hand. Slowly, people used stones, sticks, etc., and now people use guns and other weapons. If one does not use physical objects to hurt others, but uses psychic powers, then that also results in harming others as well, bringing about the downfall of oneself. If one commits any bad action, then one has to suffer the consequences.

On the path of sadhana, avidya maya poses a number of obstructions such that the sadhaka struggles to advance further. Occult power is also a type of obstruction. With occult power one feels that whatever one says will happen. So, in front of other people, one will try to show their occult power with various demonstrations in order to get recognition from others and for prestige. The use of occult power brings about one’s downfall as the goal is to praise oneself and / or enhance their prestige. So sadhakas should not pay any attention to occult powers.
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Result in occult power

On the path of bhakti, Parama’tma’ is above everything. Because of Parama’tma’, this creation exists, and we exist. With occult power, the sadhaka gets disillusioned and puts too much emphasis on the self and forgets Parama’tma’. This results in one’s own downfall. When the sadhaka thinks Parama’tma’ is above everything then that results in the spiritual growth of a sadhaka, but when one thinks s/he is above everything then one becomes degenerated.

With occult power, the sadhaka is not a beginner. So when the downfall occurs it hampers the sadhaka in a significant way, as if s/he has fallen from 100 ft off the ground. Typically, when one falls from ground level then the bodily damages are minor, and  when one falls from 10 feet above the ground the damages are a little more, but when one falls from above 100 ft then the damages are significant. So if a sadhaka who has advanced to higher levels degenerates, then the damages are significant, and may result in their complete destruction and annihilation..

In Him,
Nirakara

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “While practising spiritual cult, it should be remembered that spiritual aspirants must not practise in order to acquire these occult powers. The goal of spiritual practice is to realize the Supreme Entity. To search for any other thing is wrong. Occult powers are just like the dust on the roadside. The attraction for Parama Puruśa is the most valuable object – all else is only the dust of the earth.” (1)


~ In-depth study ~

Why you got this body
 
Baba has warned us not to pay attention to occult powers. The goal of life is to realize Parama’tma’ and not the achievement of material pleasures such as money, prestige, power etc. A sadhaka in advanced stages should never develop this feeling that s/he is more knowledgeable than others, or has more power than others. This type of thinking is dangerous because it is a temporary state only — someone possesses money, power etc. today but may not have that tomorrow.
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World is transitory

For example, one who is a great scholar today may not know a simple thing tomorrow if s/he develops Alzheimer’s disease. With such a disease, yesterday’s scholar may not even remember his own name. This body will not remain on this earth forever —  even those born today will  only remain  for about 100 years.  But new human beings will take birth to replace the ones who have left. It is like a play or drama performed on a stage. In that  performance there is a stage and many performers. Brother R  came on the stage, sang a song, and left; another one came, narrated a story, and left; another one danced and left.  Just as in the afore-described play, we are players on this world stage. Players come and go, and their nature is transitory. However, the lamp on the stage witnesses everything that happens in the play. Parama’tma’ is the Witnessing Entity who observes everything that happens in this creation. The play in the creation is never-ending.

We have a duty to perform in this creation.  As human beings we have the potential to channel all our energy towards Parama’tma’. If there are obstructions, selfish desires on the way, then they have to be removed. There has to be one and only one desire, and that is to realize Parama’tma’; to move  towards Parama’tma’, and merge in Parama’tma’. There should not be any secondary desire. If there are secondary desires, then the secondary desires will be fulfilled, and the main desire (i.e. to merge in Parama’tma’) will be forgotten. There are many sadhakas who are responsible for their own downfall because of secondary desires. Secondary desires are like toys that the mother gives to the child so it won’t cry. Occult powers are like a toy. Parama’tma’ can give those toys to sadhakas if they want, but if the sadhaka wants the toy then they will be diverted from the path and will never be able to reach Parama’tma’.
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How sadhakas fall

But a true sadhaka wants only Parama’tma’. Such a sadhaka’s life is filled with bliss. Many get human birth, but they live the life of animals before their death. There are many people who not only live like animals but do so much harm to others that they do not deserve another human birth. Whatever samskaras they had before getting birth, they accumulate even more samskaras in this life, and hence will not even be reborn as humans in their next life. The majority of people fall into this category— those who do not deserve human birth. There is a small percentage of people who are humans in this birth, and they are reborn as humans because they did not perform so many good actions or so many bad actions in this life. But if the ones who are doing sadhana have secondary desires then they accumulate negative samskaras. If they have desires to accumulate money, then in their next birth they may be reborn into a wealthy family which will diminish their chances to do sadhana in their next life; thus, they become degenerated. There are sadhakas who do sadhana for some time, but they also have secondary desires.  Those secondary desires will be satisfied, but they may do harm to others. Hence, they degrade themselves to a position which is lower than they were prior to doing sadhana.

So a sadhaka needs knowledge of what one should do and what not to do. Occult powers should never be desired and the thought of them should not even be entertained. It is a trap in the play of this creation. It is foolish to be attached to things such as money, power or prestige or taking pleasure in self praise, because everything belongs to Parama’tma’ and the goal of life should be based on Parama’tma’ and not on the self.
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References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, Cult, Inference and Propensity

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Sadhaka’s deep desire

“Tumi yadi jagat joŕá, ámi kii jagat cháŕá...” (Prabhat Samgiita #0830)

Purport:

O’ my Parama Purusa Baba, if You are associated with the world through Your ota and prota yoga and care for each and every entity in this entire universe, then am I outside the scope of the universe? Why are You not concerned about me? You have left me by the wayside, completely neglected. If You are the reliever of all sorrow and the remover of everyone’s suffering, then why don't You relieve me of my terrible torment? I am still wallowing in misery. Please be gracious. Being the Supreme Entity, if You are related with the entire universe then am I outside it? I am also part of this world; please look towards me.

O’ Purna Brahma, I do not want happiness, but rather peace. I do not want boons or siddhis from You, just a wee-bit of Your divine grace. Lord, a small shelter above me - a tiny roof over my head - is all that is needed. I do not desire a garland of pearls or anything fancy or luxurious - nor any material gain. But I do want freedom and no longer wish to be imprisoned by dogma or stifled any longer, where my intellect is barred. I want to bask in the vast, unbounded, open-air of neo-humanism. Baba, being the Supreme Entity, if You are related with the entire universe then am I outside it? Certainly, I am also part of this world. Please look towards me.

O’ Parama Purusa, You are great, and I am meagre. You are the vast Cosmic Entity, the Supreme Consciousness, and I am a small, unit being. You are like the sun, and I am like a snowflake. By Your touch, my body melts into water. When my unit mind comes in contact with Cosmic Consciousness, it merges into that and loses its existence. Baba, being the Supreme Entity, if You are related with the entire universe then am I outside it? I am also part of this world; please look towards me.

O’ Prabhu, I want to be immersed in the spiritual colour of bhakti. Kindly be gracious...

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

AM & subjective approach

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/11/most-useful-but-misunderstood.html

How bhakti is permanent

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2023/05/bhakti-stays-even-after-death.html

Spiritual way to start the day

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/09/dogma-in-guru-sakash-how-to-pay-homage.html

Suffering & samskara theory

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/01/what-about-fate-4-more.html

Sadhana process & mantra

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/08/parrot-meditation-3-more.html

AM & subjective approach + 3 more

Baba

AM & subjective approach

Namaskar,

One of Baba’s teachings is subjective approach and objective adjustment. 

(a) Some Ma’rgis say that, “After dharmacakra one should finish asanas and remaining lessons before taking food.” 
(b) Whereas other Ma’rgis say that, “No, that is not the right approach, rather one should have subjective approach and objective adjustment, that means when such a situation arises, then one should leave asanas and remaining lessons, and take food with others.” 

Question: Which of the above two approaches is proper? Which one should be followed? To come to the right answer, we have to investigate the true meaning of subjective approach and objective adjustment.
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What is subjective approach & objective adjustment

In Ananda Marga there is a principle, “Subjective approach through objective adjustment”. There is a word “through” in between “subjective approach” and “objective adjustment”. The meaning of subject is Parama’tma’; He is the Supreme Subject. If one reads any Ananda Marga discourse, either directly or indirectly, it is stated that the goal of life is Parama’tma’; everything else is temporary. For instance, one’s existence as well as every object we see has a beginning and an end. So one’s approach should be the subject, Parama’tma’. This world has been created through the process of saincara, and we are in the phase of pratisaincara, so that we can merge in Parama’tma’. One should never forget the Goal of life, Parama’tma’. He is the polestar. This approach should be kept in mind, always. If one forgets it, there is no purpose in life. So the approach should be subjective.

Shankaracarya’s dogmatic approach is subjective but has no objective adjustment. Everything is subjective, and there is nothing such as objective adjustment: eko Brahma dvitiya na’sti (Brahma alone exists and nothing else). But Ananda Marga philosophy differs and denies this. The approach should be subjective, but to do this one has to live in this world and perform various tasks such as taking food, bathing, wearing clothes, working, doing activities, etc. By living in the world and engaging in society, the approach should be subjective. One does not need to leave this world. There are a lot of people who leave their worldly duties to go to the jungle to advance their subjective approach, but Baba says one has to be in the world, not leave it; rather, being in this world one has to adjust so that the approach is subjective. 
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For example, one has to take advantage of being in this world, so that one’s body is ready to do sadhana. One should lead life in such a way that one’s mind is always directed towards Parama’tma’. Whatever one does such as speaking, eating, sacrificing, singing, obeying yama, niyama, and with everything else one does, one has to think how to adjust in this world such that one can advance toward one’s Goal. The Goal is fixed, and we have to reach the goal by being in this world, we have to utilize the facilities and adjust with our surroundings in the world to direct ourselves to reach that Goal.

How objective adjustment is misutilized

The meaning of adjustment is not that if many colleagues at the workplace smoke, then I will also smoke because I will be with them. When one is in such a situation then one has to understand that smoking has such effects that will decelerate and even destroy the movement towards Parama’tma’. One’s health will not be proper and death will come prematurely; so this so-called adjustment of smoking cannot be called adjustment in the true sense as it does not align with the Goal. Rather adjustment will be such that by being in the world, in the family, society, community, we can move ahead towards our Goal.

A number of rules come under adjustment: following Caryacarya, yama (satya, ahimsa, brahmacarya, asteya, aparigraha), niyama (shoca, santosa, tapah, svadhyaya, iishwara pranidhana) means adjustment. If someone is not adjusting, it means one is not following the rules of Caryacarya, yama, and niyama.
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Be engaged in world & keep mind on Supreme Entity

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “You are all human beings. You are all dignified human beings. Forget all fissiparous tendencies that sometimes function within [the] human mind. Remember, you are the loving children of the Parama Puruśa, and your goal is the Parama Puruśa. Your goal is the Supreme Entity. Yours is a subjective approach through objective adjustment. Your movement is towards the Supreme Entity. But while moving towards the Supreme Entity, you are to do all your worldly duties in social, economic and all other spheres. That is, your hands should be engaged in worldly duties, and your mind moving towards the Supreme Entity. (1)

Conclusion

There are a number of people (including wts) who follow this theorem in a flip-flop manner: “objective approach with subjective adjustment”. For example, name, fame, prestige, higher post etc are their goals in life. When we interact with people, by their conduct we can see what their approach is. When the approach is objective, then the goal is worldly. So we should always be keen to follow Baba’s teaching of subjective approach and objective adjustment. That means one needs to engage all 24 hours in such a way that the movement is towards Parama’tma’. Objective adjustment is that which helps in subjective approach. That is the guideline Baba has given. Doing it in a reverse manner will lead to one’s downfall.
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The approach should always be subjective --- towards God, and by adjusting with the objects in the world in such a way that one moves towards Him in a better way.

In Him, 
Niarakar

Never only objective adjustment

Ananda Marga ideology states, "On all other days they are to remain balanced between objective adjustment and subjective approach. On these days of fasting, however, on these days of upavasa, one remains in closer proximity to the Lord than to one's mundane duties." (2) 

In Baba’s above teaching, He is giving us two basic pathways. First, He is guiding us that in our daily life there should be a proper balance between our worldly duties and spiritual life, i.e. subjective approach through objective adjustment. And second, on the days of upavasa, Baba’s directive is that one should primarily focus on sadhana, i.e. subjective approach. There is no third approach. That means there are no days where we exclusively focus on worldly dealings, i.e. objective approach. So Baba’s above teaching wholly refutes the notion that one should “adjust” with the mundane world by compromising on one’s spiritual values. There is no scope to ever give up the subjective approach - i.e. God-centered outlook. 
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References
1. A Few Problems Solved Part 4, Subjective Approach through Objective Adjustment
2. Ananda Vacanamrtm - 6, Upavása

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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 ==

Offering everything unto You

"Prabha't-ra'ge sina'n kari, ele tumi anupam..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4276)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, Baba, the Incomparable Entity, after bathing in the dawn’s refulgence, You have come on this auspicious occasion. You are unparalleled; You have blessed me. Now You are next to me, close to me. Please remain in front of me so I can do sastaunga pranam to You again, and again, and again. Whatever is mine I want to offer at Your lotus feet.
 
Baba, with Your blissful arrival everyone is dancing in ecstasy. The animals, birds, shrubs, and plants are all overflowing with joy. The bushes and creepers of the garden are blooming. The peacock and the cuckoos are melodiously singing. With the soft breeze and blue sky, the horizon is charming. All are feeling Your close proximity.

Parama Purusa, Baba, in my world, the bird with dark green plumage and a red bill is sitting on a branch of the bright, red palash tree looking towards whom? Behold, in my garden, the shimul [silk cotton tree] and pa’rul are smiling. You come to me. Baba, You are grace-personified. Please bless me with kevala' bhakti...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Not here for long

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Human beings come onto this earth for a very short period, and within this short period they are required to complete everything. So there is a great deal of work to be done, but the time is very short. Thus intelligent people make the best use of every moment of their time - wasting one's time is the height of foolishness. Why? Because no human being will remain on this earth for long, and the very goal of human life is to attain Parama Purusa, the Supreme Stance. Human beings, while moving forward towards that Goal which is fixed before their minds, will have to perform many worldly duties. That is why it is said, 'Keep one hand on the feet of Parama Purus'a, and with the other hand do your mundane duties'." (1) 

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 4, Let Chattisgarh Have a Brilliant Future

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Very important WT rule

WT conduct rule states: "We are all the children of the same Father, we are all the members of the same family. By fighting against all kinds of evil forces, we will establish the glory of our Father and the glory of our family." (1)

Note: A few bad Wts are going astray from this fundamental rule by spreading the poison of groupism and creating division throughout our AMPS and the greater society - all of which is against the ethic of neo-humanism. This is all happening due to greed, lust of power, desire for prestige etc. Unfortunately, such persons are still walking around in WT garb and continuing to harm His mission. Such is the effect of their divisive ways. They have destroyed the sanctity and unity of the family. Now is the time for ideologically-minded margiis and Wts to rally and rectify such workers, thereby building a monolithic AMPS.

Note 2: Those who are sincere margiis adhere to this above cited rule since the spirit of this conduct rule is common to one and all.

Reference
1. Point #13 of '14 Points', WT Conduct Rules

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Spiritual way to start the day

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/09/dogma-in-guru-sakash-how-to-pay-homage.html

Suffering & samskara theory

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/01/what-about-fate-4-more.html

Sadhana process & mantra

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/08/parrot-meditation-3-more.html

Story: divine attraction & VSS

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/07/baba-story-vss-related.html

Why sadhaka must have Samskrta name

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2026/01/why-sadhaka-must-have-samskrta-name-2.html

Spiritual way to start the day + 3 more

Baba

Spiritual way to start the day

Namaskar,

First of all one should know the history of how Gurus used to convey their teachings and guidelines to their disciples, from one generation to the next. For example, take Lord Shiva’s time. There was no camera and no script, so Lord Shiva taught the process of dhyana by creating a shloka about the colour, shape, size, and about what to do etc. That is the entire shloka and process of dhyana. By that way, the correct process was handed over from generation to generation. That was in shloka / poetic verse so followers could easily memorise it.
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Here is a great dharmic practice to be done very early in the morning, immediately after getting up. Even beginners on the path of the spiritual journey should practice this.

Suppose one handyman memorised a “how to” booklet and comes to your door to fix your leaky faucet. And he repeats those instructions and walks away. Will you pay him? No, never. Because that process is meaningless until he practically does something. Guru sakash shloka is just an instruction of what to do. It is important to perform that action. Repetition itself is useless. That is why one need not repeat the shloka; one should repeat the mantra, just one word.

Baba's guideline: just after getting up

At the designated time each morning, every Ananda Margii awakens and immediately ideates on Sadguru. This is our practice of Guru sakash. And this practice of Guru sakash is just like our Guru dhyana. Because in Guru sakash we are to lovingly recite His divine name. This is the direction in Guru Sakash:

Smarettam nam purvakam                                                                       
Meaning: 'Recall His Name'

Ananda Marga spiritual philosophy states, "Whatever words you use mentally to address the Guru at the time of dhyana or Guru dhyana, should also be used at the time of this Guru Dhyana [i.e. Guru Sakash]. You should always address the Guru for an extended period. This is Gurusaka'saha." (1)

In Guru sakash the bhakta is to engage in the deeply spiritual practice of chanting His divine name over and over again. With a heart drenched in His love and with His form floating in mind, the sadhaka is to recite His loving Name.
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It is just like how a baby cries and calls out for its mother and then the mother comes. Calling the mother's name is enough. That baby need not repeat some poetry or text from the mother's book in order to get the mother to come. Simply saying 'mama' is enough. Similarly to get Him in Guru sakash, just calling His name is needed - not more & not less. After all that is Guru’s guideline. So we should follow Him.

Suppose one handyman memorised a “how to” booklet and comes to your door to fix your leaky faucet. And he repeats those instructions and walks away. Will you pay him? No, never. Because that process is meaningless until he practically does something. Guru sakash shloka is just an instruction of what to do. It is important to perform that action. Repetition itself is useless. That is why one need not repeat the shloka; one should repeat the mantra, just one word.


Way of calling

Point being that Sadguru directs us that when doing Guru sakash we are to chant His name. So then that is what every sadhaka should do; and, by following His guideline one is sure to get success. At the time of Guru Sakash the aspirant is to internally repeat His name using the dhyana mantra.

Here the main point is that one must know that in Gurusakasha one should call Him. That is the very clear-cut method for doing Guru Sakash: To repeat His divine name. And by this divine practice, one will get Him and drift in His bliss all day long.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Whatever words you use mentally to address the Guru at the time of dhyana or Guru dhyana, should also be used at the time of this Guru Dhyana [i.e. Guru Sakash]. You should always address the Guru for an extended period. This is Gurusaka'saha." (2)

So, first and foremost, in every disciple's mind is to follow the Guru. And His instruction is to chant His name at the time of Guru sakash.

Suppose one handyman memorised a “how to” booklet and comes to your door to fix your leaky faucet. And he repeats those instructions and walks away. Will you pay him? No, never. Because that process is meaningless until he practically does something. Guru sakash shloka is just an instruction of what to do. It is important to perform that action. Repetition itself is useless. That is why one need not repeat the shloka; one should repeat the mantra, just one word.

Gurusakásha: will meet with success

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Remember the Guru in the Guru cakra. This they should do sitting in siddhásana [perfect posture] or any other convenient ásana [posture], on the same blanket, skin, seat or bed as they had used for sleeping, immediately after waking up and before doing any other work or before having any other thought – even before performing their morning duties or any other task. This will be a high category of Gurusakásha. If it cannot always be done immediately after sleep, it is essential to remember the Guru early in the morning after overcoming sleepiness. If this is done, they will meet with success or illumination in each and every subtle and spiritual task that they perform in the course of the whole day.” (3)


Right way to do Gurusakásha

[Early in the morning one should meditate on the Guru in varábhaya mudrá with two hands and two eyes seated on a white lotus in Guru cakra, and remember Him by chanting His holy name (through a mantra).]

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Prátah means “in the morning”. ...Shirasi means “at the topmost point” – that is to say, in the Guru cakra. Shukle means “in a white”; abje means “in the lotus”; shuklébje means “in or on a white lotus”. And you have to meditate on the Guru who is dvinetra [endowed with two eyes] and dvibhuja [endowed with two hands]. In what posture is this Guru endowed with two eyes and two hands? In varábhaya mudrá [the gesture imparting fearlessness and bestowing grace]. He is your well-wisher and your benefactor. Whatever words you use mentally to address the Guru at the time of dhyána or Guru dhyána, should also be used at the time of this Guru dhyána. You should always address the Guru for an extended period. This is Gurusakásha.” (4)

Namaskar,
in Him,
Chandramohan

Never just repeat shloka

Suppose one handyman memorised a “how to” booklet and comes to your door to fix your leaky faucet. And he repeats those instructions and walks away. Will you pay him? No, never. Because that process is meaningless until he practically does something. Guru sakash shloka is just an instruction of what to do. It is important to perform that action. Repetition itself is useless. That is why one need not repeat the shloka; one should repeat the mantra, just one word.
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Crystal clear varabhaya mudra photo

It is very helpful for everyone to have a crystal clear copy of Sadguru in varabhaya mudra. It is our birthright. Because without a photo of proper quality, doing Guru sakasha and Guru dhyana is not easy.

References
1. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru
2. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru
3. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru
4. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru

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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 ==

O’ human beings

"Prabháter ravi bole, ghumáye, ghumáye theko ná ár..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4703)

Purport:

O’ human beings, the sun of the new dawn is giving the message: Don't remain asleep in slumber anymore. You have a huge amount of work to do. A whole mountain's worth of commitment is in front of you; remove your lethargy. Don't remain drowsy any longer; do something for suffering humanity.

O’ sadhakas, since ages and ages you have been dozing in darkness. The whole night you were dreaming. Now do not snooze anymore; this is not the time for sluggishness. Get up. Serve and help those who are shedding tears and being tortured by removing the heavy load of their pain and suffering.

O' living beings, look, the crimson panorama is spreading refulgence; everything is shining. That bright and glorious day is not far away any longer. The time has come when people will be liberated from all bondages; there will not be any exploitation. All will enjoy a blissful life. On the peak of the mountain, on the forest trees, birds are chirping and spreading this divine message that all will be blessed. 

O' brothers and sisters, the crimson daylight is knocking at your door; the era of neohumanism has come....

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Harbingers always face opposition

Ananda Marga ideology states, "It was considered nothing short of blasphemy to translate the religious scriptures from Saḿskrta into Bengali. The Nabab Hussein Shah personally tried to develop the Bengali language. With his active support Krttivása Ojah translated the Ramayana, Káshii Ram Dash translated the Mahabharata and Máladhra Vasu translated the Bhágavata from Saḿskrta to Bengali. This caused a furore among the community of scholars. They tried to brand Hussein Shah as a saboteur of the Hindu religion because, according to them, to translate the holy scriptures into Bengali was to defile the Hindu religion. Máládhra Vasu had to bear the stigma of being a Moslem convert and was widely ridiculed as Guńaranjiṋa Khan. So incensed were the Saḿskrta scholars over the translations of Krttivása Ojah that he was declared an outcaste for committing an act of sacrilege. All this took place only 450 years ago." (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 2, Human Society Is One and Indivisible – 2

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Suffering & samskara theory

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/01/what-about-fate-4-more.html

Sadhana process & mantra

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/08/parrot-meditation-3-more.html

Story: divine attraction & VSS

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/07/baba-story-vss-related.html

Why sadhaka must have Samskrta name

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2026/01/why-sadhaka-must-have-samskrta-name-2.html