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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Mahaprayan of Prof Ravi Batra

 Baba

Mahaprayan of Prof Ravi Batra

Namaskar,

It is with much sadness that we share the news of the mahaprayan of Professor Ravi Batra. Dr. Batra underwent his mahaprayan two weeks ago on 05 August 2026. At the time of his mahaprayan, Prof Batra was 83 years of age. 

May we all take solace in the fact that Baba will lovingly bestow His infinite grace.

in Him,
Harideva

Note: Here is an alert for those cremating a dead body in India or Indian managed cremation homes around the world. Their custom is to put the fire in the mouth of the deceased to initiate the burning of the body. This is prohibited in AM as it is uncivilised. So watch out; do not allow this. If you are not careful, they will end up cremating the body in this manner. Make them aware ahead of time. 

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The practice of putting fire into the mouth of the dead body is repulsive, it should not be encouraged." (Caryacarya - 1, Disposal of the Dead Body)


~ In-depth study ~

We have seen that when somebody dies then in offering their condolences people say now Mr So-and-so is sitting on Baba's lap. On other occasions when telling a Baba story people also say, "Such and such person sat on Baba's lap." But these days the trend is that "sitting on Baba's lap" is used more in connection with death. And that causes some confusion in the minds of readers. To unknot the situation please read below. 

Dogma: if "on Baba's lap" only used for death

Here are quoted lines from recently posted emails on various forums, wherein the writer uses the phrase - "in Baba's lap" - with the occasion of death:

- "May Parama Purusa Baba accept her in HIS divine lap"

- "We pray to Baba - please give him shelter in his lap... "

- "May his soul rest in the lap of our beloved BABA"

- "Now she is taking rest in Baba's Lap."

- "May Baba accept him in HIS divine lap....."

- "May he rest in HIS loving lap of eternity."

- "We are sure that Baba has taken him in His loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in Baba's lap forever."

- "Let her rest peacefully in Baba's Lap - which she always desired."

- "now he is in beloved Baba's lap"

- "May his soul get peaceful place in His lap"

- "He is now in Bábá's loving lap"

- "May Baba bless him with a seat in His lap."

- "May BABA accept him in HIS divine lap!"

- "May Baba take him in his eternal loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in peace taking shelter in Baba's lap."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

- "We all collectively pray to Baba to take him on Baba's divine lap forever.”

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. These days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's intimate spiritual experiences - unfortunately. By this way, the phrase "in Baba's lap" is being misused, and step by step the real meaning is being forgotten as now people more commonly use the phrase to eulogize those who have died, and much less so to express their inner feelings of bhakti. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.


Baba story: "sitting on Baba's lap"

Some time ago after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba. He said, "After being lovingly scolded by Baba for my wrongdoings, then He called me close and placed me on His lap - I remained there for some time soaking up His love - and He blessed me."

We all enjoyed hearing about his personal account with Baba during dharma samiiksa. When he finished telling his factual and historical event, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries. Towards the end, one new margii raised his hand and asked, "How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Everyone stared at the new margii in amazement. There was a look of astonishment all around - people were really shocked to hear him say this. The new sadhaka sensed that something was wrong, and he said very matter-of-factly, "I thought that sitting on Baba's Lap means that he (the margii) died - that is why I asked that question."

This was quite eye-opening for those of us in the room: Through our language and expression we had unknowingly taught someone to think that being on Baba's lap is the equivalent of death. Because it seems that nowadays people only use the phrase "Baba's lap" when a person has died, such as "Let him rest peacefully in Baba's lap", as if in order to sit on Baba’s lap one has to die. But that is false. Sincere sadhakas regularly sit on Baba’s lap in their meditation. It is His grace. It is just like how a child need not die in order to sit on his father’s lap.

The idea is that this phrase - Baba's lap - has been linked with death due to extreme overuse. So for some time if sadhakas use this phrase exclusively for spiritual purposes, that will be best. The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its pure spiritual quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.

Baba would bless bhaktas and place them on His lap

There are tens of thousands of recorded stories by sadhakas where they use the phrase, "on Baba's lap", when describing their experiences of being with Baba: He used to bless them and bring them on His lap. People should understand the deeply mystical value of this expression, and not just think that Baba's lap means death, i.e. that you can only sit on His lap at the time of death. Still today there are thousands of margiis walking this earth who sat in Baba's lap. And not only that, there are countless more sadhakas who were blessed by Baba in dreams and sadhana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply intimate experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

There are so many ways an aspirant can reach unto Baba's lap including in sadhana. That is the main idea that should be preserved. Sadhana is a spiritual practice and one can sit on Baba's lap in sadhana. We should make it cent-per-cent clear to one and all that the phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", does not mean death.

"Mahaprayan" means death of mortals - confirm for yourself
from the Samsad Bengali-English Dictionary

Mahaprayan (Death): Many are aware that mahaprayan (death) is the common term used in India and especially in our Bengal to describe the death of any human being, even ordinary people. In that way, the obituary columns of the newspapers of Bengal regularly cite the mahaprayan (death) of various persons of society who died or passed away.

Some may get confused and wrongly think that the word 'mahaprayan' (death) is one extraordinarily grand term of bhakti to be used in association with Parama Purusa. But that is not at all the case. Rather to do so is only to undermine the eternal presence of Parama Purusa. That is why no bhaktas ever use the word 'mahaprayan' in reference to Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Because Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna exist eternally. Then there is no question of Their mahaprayan (death).

Baba is Parama Purusa so He is eternal and there is no question of His mahaprayan.

Here it should be known that the convention of an annual death day ceremony (i.e. shraddhainjali or mahaprayan) is a foundation of the Islamic tradition. Muslims are well known for this, and their approach of an annual death day ceremony was adopted by the leader of a particular group in AMPS. So no one should think that mahaprayan is some type of sacred event. It is done on the death day anniversary of Muslims.

And for those who need still more technical proof then all this can be clarified quite readily by referencing the dictionary. Specifically in the Samsad Bengali-English dictionary 3rd edition on page 848. By checking there, it will be confirmed that the word 'mahaprayan' means death. Which is why it is used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens. And that is the case in this letter also. The term mahaprayan means death, and this is the ideal term for this purpose.

Mahaprayan is only for humans not for Sadguru

Here it should be qualified that there is both a real mahaprayan and fake mahaprayan. Real mahaprayan marks the death of any ordinary human being, just like the aforesaid news. This is the proper use of the term: To note a person's departure from this earth. That is the meaning of the mahaprayan term and that is the standard way the term is used in Indian languages.

Then there is the fake, or so-called, or dogmatic mahaprayan. That is when certain vested interests try to apply the mahaprayan term to Parama Purusa. This is grossly inappropriate because when Parama Purusa Sadguru Baba is that Divine Entity who is beginningless and endless and resides always in our heart, then it is entirely wrong to proclaim that He is gone.

That is why rational margiis are protesting; because the Oct 21st program is so-called mahaprayan. So-called means that something is fake. Parama Purusa is eternal, thus for some vested interests to declare "mahaprayan of Parama Purusa" is nothing but so-called mahaprayan.

Mahaprayan only really happens in the case of human beings, not Parama Purusa. Those doing mahaprayan for Sadguru are hypocrites. On the one side in meditation they ask His grace thinking that He is ever-present, and on the other side they think that Baba has passed away. That is their hypocrisy.


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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Important to avoid this comparison + 2 more

Baba

Important to avoid this comparison

Namaskar,

When some film star heroes wear pseudo-culture fashion, or smoke cigarettes in a special style where they release the smoke toward the sky in round circles, then young impressionable teenagers get attracted. They think that is a grand show and strive to emulate that. Without considering the matter, teenagers in their innocence succumb to those pseudo-culture fashions. While those who are more rational think that is deadly. In consequence good people never engage in competing with others in pseudo-fashions.
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Comparing oneself with capitalists in the material sphere is a sort of blindness. Because it is commonly known that those who place too much importance on the physical sphere neglect or lag far behind in psychic or spiritual enhancement. Every sadhaka is aware that human life devoid of spirituality is just animal life.

Exploiting class imposes its values on entire society

In this present era of extreme capitalism, the whole society is running after money and other material possessions. Because the vaeshyas are in power so materialistic aims like money and automobiles etc spell "success". In each and every age, the exploiting class imposes its values on the rest society whereby many people yearn for that "gold standard."

This theory is well known to every sadhaka; even then in our personal day to day affairs one must be careful not to get dragged into that flow. That means as sadhakas one has to exercise great caution when comparing themselves with others. Or, more precisely, one should not fall into the trap of comparing themselves with others exclusively on the point of materialistic gain.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, “A person must not suffer from an inferiority complex, because that person and his or her friends and siblings are all the progeny of the same Progenitor.” (1)

The human personality is three-fold: physical, psychic, and spiritual. Those primarily engrossed in materialistic life often possess many things in the mundane realm, yet are bankrupt in the psychic and spiritual realms. Every sadhaka knows the special secret is to gain strength in the psycho-spiritual realm, and not become involved in materialistic over-accumulation. Whereas, many in the general society seek out maximum materialistic gain. So no sadhaka should compare themselves with those materialists on the point of money, material gain, etc. Just as a human should never compare themselves with a horse on the point of running. That would be a bad approach. Here the main idea is that sadhakas should not compete in mundane sphere with non-margiis. Rather one should compete in the realm of human values.

Why we should compare by Ananda Marga standards

Regardless of how much money one has, the common human tendency is to think that others have more, or people think that, "What I have is not enough - I need more." This type of outlook brings about an inferiority complex, especially so when comparing oneself with more material wealth. Then the tendency is to feel dejected. One may even fall into the depths that "Except me, everyone else has a very successful life". Because they have greater material gains such as their property, house, cars, clothes, luxury items etc. This happens to one regardless of how much actual wealth one has. When bound by the materialist mind-set, everyone becomes a beggar - all feel they need more. Their longing is limitless. So as sadhakas we should remember that we should not compete in the mundane sphere with non-margiis. Rather, we should compete in the realm of human values and aim to progress in the psycho-spiritual realm.
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In contrast, to compare oneself on the point of one's physical, psychic and spiritual potentialities, then surely as a true Ananda Margii one’s life is far better than those engaged in the ways of materialism. By Baba's grace, true Ananda Margiis have a more sentient mind than materialistic-oriented people. Because the basic aim in life is service - i.e. service to Parama Purusa and service to the society. And every sadhaka always tries to keep away from dogma. So surely sadhakas of the Marga are superior to those capitalists. And it is all due to His grace.

When comparing in the spiritual realm, then the difference is more stark. By Baba's grace, every true aspirant in the Marga is moving on the divine path of tantra sadhana. The Guru is Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, the Taraka Brahma. When He accepts anyone as a disciple, He graces them and teaches them sadhana - in which case mukti (liberation) is guaranteed. So the spiritual life of each and every disciple of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is guaranteed success.

Psychic diseases in the west

In many discourses, Baba says that western society is completely imbalanced.

Prout philosophy says, "The West is completely obsessed with physical development...it seems to be the sovereign master of the water, land and air. But for all that, it is not socially content and miserably lacks spiritual wealth. Unlike the East, in the West plenty of wealth has created a crisis." (2)

In the west, so much attention has been placed exclusively on the physical sphere while the psychic and spiritual spheres have been neglected. That's why there is the prevalence of psychic diseases western nations, and wherever materialism reigns. Tragically, in western society, psychic diseases are rampant. What to say about aged people, even kids start suffering from psychic diseases. These days doctors are administering tranquilizing medicines even to young children because they are mentally imbalanced or depressed.
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From kids to senior citizens, a higher percentage of people in materially-engrossed nations suffer from mental tension and psychic disease than amongst people in materially poorer countries.

Overall, the condition of sadhakas all around the globe is far better. Our duty is to show others the right path, not fall into their pit. If one throws themselves in competition in the mundane sphere, then the consequences and resultant will be completely negative. Which is why they are suffering from numerous psychic diseases and complexes. Throwing ourselves into that degenerated way will only invite disaster. So as sadhakas we should not compete in the mundane sphere with non-margiis for materialistic gain. Rather we should compete in the realm of human values.

Conclusion: True sadhakas have noble attributes

Here the central idea is that true Ananda Margiis have all sorts of noble qualities. Then why should any sadhaka feel inferior with others by seeing their money and property? And why should one throw themselves into their flow by competing with them in the mundane sphere only?

Rather one should train the mind to think that, "My path is not only in the physical sphere, but all round, in the physical, psychic, and spiritual spheres." Then surely, one will not suffer from an inferiority complex.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Brahma Prakash

Once during reporting, one Wt saw a monkey, and he thought that is the best life, i.e. living as a monkey and jumping and swinging from one branch to the next. Later on, all-knowing Baba explained to those present that animal life is not good. No human should mistakenly think that animal life is ideal or that they would be happier as a monkey swinging from branch to branch. No one should cultivate such thoughts.
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~ In-depth study ~

Right comparison needed

As a sadhaka, one should not compare ourselves with materialistic-minded persons, rather we should always look towards the cherished Goal.

Ananda Vanii states, "Don’t compare life to a pool of muddy, stagnant water. Life resembles an ever-flowing spring. Pushing aside the stones of obstructions and difficulties, marching on with vigorous speed is its Dharma. Hence it is clear that those who want to keep away from obstacles have lost the Dharma of life – verily they are dead. The graveyard, not the society should be their abode. " (3)

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "As long as a human being lies inert in staticity, that is, remains engrossed in the worship of mundane things, it is said to be the Kali Yuga of that person’s life." (4)

The futility of worldly life

Ananda Marga ideology says, "The worship of Brahma should be done scrupulously, or else you will later regret and bemoan the futility of your life with the last drop of your tears at your last hour. You should make your life worthwhile through your Sádhaná. How much can your worldly friends and relations do for you? After your death your relatives may perhaps ask, “How much money has he left behind?” Your friends may go to the crematorium and indulge in flattering reminiscences about you. Your husband or wife may cry for you for about ten or twelve days and then regain their normal composure. Your lot will be only a profound sigh – a record of the futility and frustration of your life. So do not waste your time lest you later have to repent." (5)

Going against bhagavata dharma means animal life

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Human beings devoid of bhágavata dharma are just like animals. I have already said that if human beings lack bhágavata dharma they are actually worse than animals. Animals do not have a developed intellect or consciousness; human beings do. If human beings fail to utilize their developed intellect and consciousness, choosing to avoid the pursuit of bhágavata dharma, they are the enemies of humanity and a slur on the human race. Their actions, having no relation to bhágavata dharma, should be considered contrary to humanity and their innate characteristic. Their future is bound to be doomed, like that of a huge tree struck by lightning. The downtrodden masses who long to better themselves should embrace the path of bhágavata dharma. The easiest and most natural way for human civilization and humanity to grow is through bhágavata dharma. There is no other way. Hence, those who sincerely seek the welfare of humanity must uphold bhágavata dharma." (6)
 
The ideals of healthy competition

So the basic approach is that there should be competition, but not only in physical sphere. For healthy competition there should be physical, psychic, and spiritual competition - all together in a balanced way. And that competition should be based on the sentient ideals of service, sacrifice, and sadhana.
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Ananda Vanii guides us, “It is action that makes a person great. Be great by your sádhaná, by your service, by your sacrifice.” (7)

By getting Parama Purusa, I have everything

One should always think, "Parama Purusa is mine. So I have everything because the Creator and Controller of the universe is always with me. He always takes care of me. So I am most fortunate in this regard." Everyone should think in this way then naturally any and all complexes will be washed away, by His grace. The main idea is that one should not compare themselves with animals in human form. Our goal is Parama Purusa.

Will you now lie in the corner of your house

Ananda Marga ideology states, "O human beings, you are fortunate. The clarion call of the Universal has reached you. Not only has the call come, but you are hearing it and it is vibrating in every cell of your body. Will you now lie in the corner of your house as an inert being and waste your time by clinging to old skeletons and bemoaning them? The Supreme Being is calling you in the roar of the ocean, in the thunder of the clouds, in the speed of lightning, in the meteor’s flaming fires. Nothing good will come from idleness. Get up and awake the clouded chivalry of your dormant youth. It may be that the path is not strewn with flowers and that inferiority complex will be attempting to hold fast your each advancing step, but even then you have to proceed onwards tearing the shroud of darkness. You will tear the thick darkness of despair as you advance in the racing chariot radiant with the Sun’s brilliance towards the attainment of the Supreme state." (8)

Throw one into the darkness of despondency

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Whatever is finite is limited by nature. The attraction for finite entities is káma, and the attraction for the Limitless Entity (Brahma) is prema. Those who are preoccupied with preya are guided by the small “I” – their mental expansion remains a far cry. Many so-called scholars are obsessed with their petty prestige, but one day that sense of prestige will crumble into dust. But shreya is infinite. It has no beginning and no end, it is an unbroken flow of pure and serene bliss stretching from beginninglessness to endlessness. This is the Bramha of the sádhaka. People who are under the illusory spell of avidyamáyá leave the benevolent path of shreya and rush headlong towards the deceptively alluring preya. But preya, after giving them only temporary happiness, like a flash of light, will throw them into the darkness of despondency, and they will stand like the scorched shell of a tree struck by lightening in the desert lamenting the endless drought.” (9)

People who accompany you to the burning ground

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Is anybody a bandhu in this world? No, there is none. After death even the people who accompany you to the burning ground return to their respective homes once the cremation is over, they shall not go with you. Hence there is no bandhu in this world. There is only one bandhu and He is Jagat-Bandhu.” (10)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, Hara's Seven Secrets
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, Talks on Education – Excerpt C
3. Ananda Vanii #6
4. Subhasita Samgraha - 21, Dhruva and Adhruva
5. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour
6. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 10, Bhágavata Dharma
7. Ananda Vanii #20
8. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 2, The Call of the Supreme
9. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 5, Integral and Non-Integral Outlook
10. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, Bandhu, Suhrd, Mitram and Sakhá


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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 ==

When facing difficult time

Ananda Marga ideology states, “कृष्ण ने कहा—‘दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः’ ।” (1)

The basic idea of the above teaching is that a balanced mind is one that is free from both the despair of passing sorrows and the euphoria of fleeting happiness. 


How to overcome loss

Note: Here are guidelines and proactive steps for any human being to take who is undergoing a sense of loss - whether it be money, material wealth, social stature, prestige, or any type of misfortune that leaves one in a state of anguish or agony etc.

#1: One should goad the mind away from their sense of loss and direct it towards some type of future engagement. The central idea is not to dwell on the past, i.e. reliving what they lost over and over again. That will only exacerbate and perpetuate the downward cycle. Instead, one should adopt a forward looking approach with attainable, practical short-term goals. 

#2: Human beings have been instilled with a great sense of resiliency. Whatever one wishes they can do, and they should engage and work towards a sentient aim and not think about the past.

#3: One should be fully aware - for now and for future problems - that all losses and gains in this relative world are the liila of Parama Purusa. And the pendulum is constantly swinging between loss and gain, and loss (misery) and gain (happiness) - over and over again. No one is ever perpetually happy; nor is anyone ever always sad. So when one is immersed in sorrow then soon the day will come when they are ensconced in joy. This is the ongoing cycle in this worldly sphere.
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#4: In any crucial moment when the mind is sunk in woe and misery, then one should engage in more and more kiirtana and strong sadhana. That means intense mantra japa. Regular sadhana will not work as the mind will drift towards those problems. Rather, one must do pointed japa.

#5: Moreover, one should also take the strong vow to read all AM spiritual books, especially Ananda Vacanamrtam and Subhasita Samgraha. Read the entire series. That will help the mind shift towards a spiritual outlook.

#6: By the above two steps (i.e. #4 & #5), the mind will become more balanced within a few days, and by Baba’s grace one will develop a deep sense of bhakti, in which case one's backward stumbles (i.e. reverse gear) will be transformed into positive, forward movement.

#7: Top of all, this world is jagat and thus constantly undergoing change: Soon the winds will blow in the right direction, wherein a golden future lies on the horizon.

#8: Lastly, for those blessed sadhakas who remain deeply immersed in Brahmabhava, they will ever remain floating in His bliss, wholly unaffected by the highs and lows of this relative world.
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Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam (Pure) part 1, विपरीत भावना से मानसिक शान्ति, Composure by Taking Opposite Stance


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Unique aspect of AM

Baba says in an older edition of Caryacarya that Ananda Marga is the path of human beings. The greatest excellence of this Marga is that, after knowing the needs of human beings and understanding their feeling, this "marg" (path) has been propounded. About this, that is the most significant thing. That's all. (1)
 
Note 1: The above is an English summary of Baba's own handwritten Bengali guideline.
 
Note 2: Baba’s above teaching is present in many old editions of the Bengali, Hindi, and English versions of Caryacarya - II.
 
Note 3: In contrast, the various religions are based on a selfish outlook whereby they infuse dogma and exploit followers and the common people.
 
Note 4: If someone is not aware of some of the rules of our Ananda Marga such as why a particular rule has been formulated then the answer is embedded in seed form in Sadguru Baba’s above guideline. For example, suppose someone does not know why we always wear our pratik on the body 24 hrs per day, or why we repeat Guru puja and samgacchadhvam 3 times and not 2 or 4, the answers of these types of questions are also hidden in the above guideline.
 
Note 5: In our Ananda Marga nothing is dogmatic, but nowadays a few people are trying hard to establish or implement various dogmas such as: (a)  PP is an angel, (b) so-called mahaprayan, (c) Fake Ananda Vaniis, (d) fake holy lands, (e) tiirthas etc, and other types of things which do not have any logic to stand upon.
 
Reference
1. English Summary of Caryacarya - 2 (Bangla), just after copyright page


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Sunday, August 16, 2026

Story: how Baba rectified Wt + 4 more

Baba
Story: how Baba rectified Wt 

Namaskar,

"After drinking coconut water why did you throw the coconut shell on somebody who was also eating?"  Baba asked one wholetime worker. The Wt was shocked to hear this and wondered, “How could this be?”.

Baba reminded him of the situation: "A few days ago you were drinking coconut water. When you were done, you carelessly threw that heavy green coconut towards the side of the road without looking to see who was there. That heavy coconut fell on one animal that was eating beside the road. But you did not care that the animal was hurt. The animal ran away crying."
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Hearing Baba's narration, the entire scene flashed in the mind of that wt and he felt ashamed for what he had done. Baba rebuked him, and the dada's punishment was to beg apology by touching the feet of all of the wts present. Then he promised never to commit such a sin ever again and to be kind to all creatures.

#1: Must show kindness to all

As sadhakas, we must have love and affection for the entire creation. We should be careful and respectful towards all beings. We must not hurt others, whether they be a human being, animal, or plant.

#2: When one makes a mistake...

When one makes a mistake and feels repentance for their wrongdoing then Baba forgives their mistake because the person understands the problem and will not commit that same wrong in the future.
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But when a person commits a mistake and (a) is unaware about their wrongdoing, or (b) thinks the mistake is justified because "I have a special status", or (c) knows it is wrong but does it anyway as he thinks no one sees or knows about it, then in all those cases Baba will certainly point out, rebuke, or punish that person in order to rectify them. Or, according to cosmic law, they will have to undergo the reaction as per the system of prakrti etc. All of which is for their welfare.

The central idea is that if one has committed a mistake and has repentance then Baba forgives them.

Conclusion

In the above story, the dada was negligent in his dealing with one street animal. In India, street animals are not treated well; many get kicked and pushed around. Thus, the dada's action did not contravene the social norm of the day, but he did fail to live up to our Ananda Marga code of neo-humanism. For that reason, he had to undergo the reaction. Baba pointed out his misdeed and graciously removed that samskara.
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No Ananda Margii can say or think that, "Well, this is done in the general society so I can also do that." This is the wrong outlook. We always have to live up to our AM standard, not any other. This applies to each and every conduct rule and guideline. Otherwise, we will have to undergo the reaction in this very life itself - whereas non-margiis committing those same acts will be reborn again and again - so they will face the reactions slowly over time.

In Him,
Sudeva

~ In-depth study ~

Due course all will have to face the reaction

Generally speaking, if a common person harms others within certain limits then they may not be punished by society; however, they are creating samskaras and in due course will have to face the reaction. So while the society will not hold them accountable, prakrti certainly will. For instance, if a person engages in intense communal hatred when the whole society has racist basic tendencies, then that person will not be punished by society, but that individual will undergo the sufferings of their misdeed of harming others. It is just like when the white slave owners were abusing and torturing blacks in the US, then they were not punished by society because in that era slavery was legal, but certainly those slave masters created negative samskaras and had to undergo the suffering.

Here the point is that even though society deems an action as acceptable, that does not mean one will not have to undergo the reaction to that action. That person will have to face their samskaras for harming others - sooner or later. There is no escape.
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We can also say that Ananda Margiis will experience (or burn) their samskaras far more quickly than non-margiis. Because in this very life every Ananda Margii is going to be granted mukti or moksa, by His grace. So in this life itself every Ananda Margii will have to undergo all their samskaras. Doing sadhana means the fast requital of samskaras.

Sadhaka burn all samskaras in this life

In this single lifetime, every Ananda Margii will exhaust all their samskaras - good and bad. For a sadhaka to plunge into lustful or illicit sexual dealings there is no benefit for humanity. It is purely selfish indulgence. Thus the sadhaka undergoes the negative reaction in the form of disease, or humiliation etc. There is no way to prolong or escape the reaction. Whereas non-margiis will experience the reaction - over time - in due course, over several lifetimes or more.

The point being that Ananda Margiis are the vanguards of a neo-humanistic social order. We have been blessed with all His teachings on dharma. So we cannot just abandon His guidelines and follow common social trends. The consequences for that will have to be experienced. Because in this very life, every Ananda Margii will have to exhaust all their samskaras and get mukti.
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Sadhakas undergo reactions quickly

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Reactions in requital to past actions normally occur more in a spiritual aspirant’s life than in an ordinary person’s life. The reason is that when all original actions are surrendered to Brahma, there remain only the reactive actions. The reactions may be good or bad [according to whether they are resultants of good or bad original actions]. But think about how many of the deeds you performed before coming to the path of sádhaná were good and how many were bad. To tell the unpleasant truth, ninety-nine percent of your deeds were bad. Hence it is often the case that sádhakas have to suffer much more from bad reactive momenta than get to enjoy good ones. It can even be said that the more one suffers from reactions, the more one is progressing along the path of sádhaná.”

“Of course, the requital of the reactive momenta may possibly be pleasurable instead of painful; it all depends upon the nature of one’s actions. In either case, the more one surrenders one’s actions to Brahma, the shorter will be the period of requital caused by the reactions. In this case the intensity of the requital will be greater than normal; but this is a good sign, because intense requital means the exhaustion of the requital within a short period.” (1)

Story of untimely death

For instance, if any Ananda Margii (dada, didi or family person) eats meat then they are culpable by our Ananda Marga standards and in addition they will invite all kinds of problems and suffering. Those following a sentient diet will get blood dysentery if they eat tamasik food like meat - and some may even die.

I can never forget the story of Karuna Karan - the brother of Satyam. They lived together next to the Ranchi jagrti. One day, when he was 25 years of age, Karuna Karan attended a marriage reception and feast and he ate meat. In reaction, he suffered from terrible dysentery and ultimately met his tragic and untimely death. Our margii brother experienced the reaction very quickly; in contrast, many non-margiis ate meat at that reception and were just fine. They had to wait to experience the reaction as their progress is very slow and they will be reborn again and again.
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Wild dog analogy

The whole situation can be likened to this following analogy. Suppose one dog enters your bedroom and urinates in one bowl or on the bed itself, then you will notice it immediately. But if that same dog urinates outside under the tree, then it will not be evident. Here the point is that if a sentient sadhaka of the Marga indulges in illicit or crude activities, then that will pollute their entire personality. And very quickly they will suffer the reaction. In contrast, if someone living a degrading existence does something bad - or if a drunkard or thug has another drink - then they will certainly have to undergo the reaction, but it may occur over a long period of time - even lifetimes, as they are not on the spiritual path.

References
1. Ananda Marga Ideology in a Nutshell - 8, Sádhaná

Plagiary?

It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:

1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).

2) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way. If you want to forward this story then attach the following yellow section with the story: 

“Courtesy of unknown bhakta via Ananda Marga Universal (https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/)”

This will be treated as the standard protocol.



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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 ==

Mystery uncovered about epic

Ananda Marga ideology states, "The Kaoravas were also weeping, even Gandhari, for she had lost her beloved hundred sons in the war." (1) 

In the Mahabharata epic, there is wide mention of Lady Gandhari's 100 sons. Here is the explanation behind this. 

This was the era when kings used to keep many female servants for house chores. In many cases, the king used to sleep with those servants and concubines as well. That led to a plethora of offspring. As Gandhari was a broad-minded and generous lady, she adopted and embraced all those children born in the palace as her own. And all those kids would address her as mother since Gandhari was the queen mother of the palace. And that is the explanation of how Gandharii had 100 sons. No doubt, she had innumerable daughters as well, but they were not counted those days. In this ultra-modern era with the rise of science, one could also have hundreds of children by donating... 

Reference 
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 9, Man Is Only an Actor in the Great Drama 


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Spiritual lethargy

Ananda Marga ideology states, "It has been said earlier that the grace of Parama Puruśa is only showered on devotees. His grace is all that matters. It is true that the people of knowledge (jiṋániis) and the people of action (karmiis) may labour harder, but it is the devotees (bhaktas) alone who attain Parama Puruśa. There are two major obstacles on the path of knowledge: lethargy and vanity. A vain person remains far away from Parama Puruśa. Of all the different types of lethargy, spiritual lethargy is the worst. Spiritual lethargy means not to sit for meditation regularly. Those with spiritual lethargy have time for all other actions, but for spiritual practice there seems to be no time. They say, “It's already late today – I'll do a short meditation right now, and devote more time to sádhaná tomorrow.” They sit attentively inside the cinema hall, but in dharma sádhaná they feel sleepy." (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 10, The Devotee and the Lord


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Not all can be parents

Prout philosophy states, “Good varieties of seed, fertile land, adequate nourishment, light, air and water are all essential for good reproduction in both the plant and animal kingdoms. In this respect human beings are no different from other creatures. In human society the selection of suitable males and females is desirable for reproduction of a high order. Until human beings are produced in scientific laboratories it will be detrimental to society if this matter is neglected. If people of sublime intelligence and brilliance reproduce more offspring, it will be very beneficial for society. The responsibility for nurturing and bringing up these children will have to be taken by society or the government. Similarly, it will be harmful for society if mentally deficient, naturally delinquent or insane persons produce many children. In fact, society will be benefited by the permanent destruction of their reproductive capacity, providing this does not cause any harmful reaction.” (1)

Note: All of Baba’s teachings on Prout will be implemented in due course. The society requires a certain degree of development in order to be able to implement these ideas properly, with the right spirit. 

Take the example of the selecto-electoral system. As you know, Baba does not support the system of democracy. He explains that it is the best of the various systems of societal organization thus far experienced by humanity. But ultimately democracy is foolocracy. The general public does not have the viveka to understand what they need. Look, they have elected people who are demons in human form who only want to implement programs to make the rich richer and exploit the common people. And yet, today is not the time during this communal phase of society's development to implement Baba's selecto electoral system. Now the principle would be abused. Until neohumanism is firmly established, then the selecto-electoral system cannot be implemented.

The same thing is the case with Baba's teachings about reproduction. The teaching is obvious. Tell a farmer he should not care about which seeds he uses for his crop, and he will think it is crazy. Whatever is to be developed in any sphere, can only develop properly if the seed is proper. In India there is a community Bishnoi in Rajasthan. It was long governed by this principle and may still be today. Their guru instructed them in this way, and due to this their society was very healthy. There were competitions for deciding who will be qualified to procreate. Also take the example of the In vitro system. Sperm solicitation functions in a highly selected manner. Not just anyone is requested to donate to the sperm bank.

Ultimately when the society grows and develops, it will embrace Baba's teachings on this point. Just as people have to be qualified to vote -- this is critically important to keep demons from getting leadership posts -- in the same way for the proper development of society, in the future people will have to qualify to be able to procreate. One should not think of Baba's teaching in terms of the narrowminded parameters used to propagate such ideas in the past. It requires a completely different outlook, a neo-humanistic outlook, to be able to understand what Baba is guiding on this point of reproduction. And it is quite natural as well, just like a farmer who selects seeds for planting the crop.

In Him, 
Sarvavyapii

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 13, Population Growth and Control


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कपटाचारी, जो दिल का सही भाव है, उसे छिपाने की कोशिश करते हैं | 

“सामान्या भक्ति, हर जीव में है | और, कोई जीव जो सत्यवादी हैं, जिसे हम साधु कहते हैं, वे क्या करते हैं ? न, यह जो उनकी स्वाभाविकी मुहब्बत है परमपुरुष के लिए, वे खुलेआम कहते हैं, कि---"मेरे मन में परमात्मा के प्रति परमपुरुष के प्रति, प्रेम है, गहरी मुहब्बत है | मैं यह मानता हूँ, और मैं यह मानता रहूँगा |" और कुछ लोग हैं, जिसको psychology की भाषा में hypocrite कहते हैं, वे कपटाचारी | वे लोग क्या कहते हैं, वे भी तो इनसान है जी, उनके मन में भी तो परमात्मा परमपुरुष के प्रति मुहब्बत है | किन्तु वह है कपटाचरण | वह दिल का यह जो भाव है, यह जो दिल का सही भाव है, उसे छिपाने की कोशिश करते हैं | कहते हैं---"मैं परमात्मा को नहीं मानता हूँ | परमात्मा के लिए मेरे मन में प्रेम नहीं है |" तो, मुँह में तो ऐसा ही कहते हैं | वह क्या हुई---न, मुँह की भाषा |
और, मन में कहते हैं---"परमात्मा तुम तो जानते हो, मैं तो तुम्हारा हूँ | और, अगर ऐसा बाहर में कहता हूँ, तुम तो क्षमा ज़रूर करोगे |"
 [यह बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया, बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्द मार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं] (1)

Reference
1. 1 January 1981 DMC Ananda Nagar

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Dedicate their all to the thought of the Great - Ananda Vanii #22

“Those who can dedicate their all to the thought of the Great and the inspiration of the Supreme are verily the most heroic. Indeed, they are the virtuous, and they alone are capable of taking human history from darkness to light.”

Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis which are fabricated by most of the groups - H, B etc.


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Quiz: every Ananda Margii should know the answer

Intro: Kindly read the below quote from Baba's teachings. At the end of the quote a question has been posed. If your answer to the question is correct then it means you read Baba's books carefully; and, if your answer is wrong or you do not know the answer, then it signifies that you need to pay more attention when reading Guru's teachings. After all, if sadhakas are not diligent in studying Baba's books then who is going to read them - non-margiis?

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Fraudulent philosophies have diverted many people from the path of morality and left them devoid of dharma, addicted to carnal pleasures – infernal creatures. By providing such a distorted interpretation of dharma, they have deliberately prevented people from gaining a correct understanding of dharma, and thus they have betrayed humanity in the most inimical manner." (1)

Quiz: Who is Baba referring to in the above teaching?

Most probably, as an Ananda Margii, you know what the answer is. But if not, or if you want confirmation, then read below for the answer….

Lesbian, gay, & bi-sexuals etc plunged in degrading carnal pleasures

Answer: Here Baba is referring to the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and (LGBT) advocates who preach that sexual engagement is be-all, end-all of life. This teaching also refers to any matter-based approach to life where material indulgence and sensual pleasure are embraced as the defining aspect of happiness and joy in life. All such communities distract people from the true aim of life. Plunged in degrading carnal pleasures, they wholly forget and lose sight of their true calling: To goad the mind towards Parama Purusa.

Reference
1. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Disc: 14



== Section 3: Links ==





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