Supporting sadhana + 3 more

Baba

Supporting sadhana 

Namaskar,

This letter examines some key characteristics related with the 3rd and 5th lessons of Ananda Marga sadhana, including how these two lessons can be incorporated more into daily life.

Every free minute for spiritual practice

The life of a sadhaka is dynamic. There are a variety of mundane works and worldly duties to attend to: work, travel, social service, meetings, farming, family, meals, etc. Plus, Baba's eternal guideline is to spend a maximum amount of time in spiritual pursuits: sadhana, kiirtan etc.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, "If you have even only one minute's time, do kiirtan for one minute...your sa'dhana' will attain the height of spiritual fulfilment." (1)

So by this we can understand that Baba's main emphasis is that despite worldly schedules a maximum amount of time should be allocated for spiritual practice. Basically we should do sadhana whenever and wherever possible, as that propels us up to the height of human glory. Here following are some suggestions on how to increase time in meditation despite having a busy and often unpredictable routine.

When we can't sing or after a meal

Apart from our specially designated twice daily sadhana regimen, often we get moments of free time throughout the day that can be utilised for spiritual endeavours. For example, sometimes we might attend a conference or a meeting, and before the speaker begins we may have a free minute or two.

Other times, we may be sitting and waiting for a friend or an associate. Or it might be during a short break in the planting season. Invariably we get pockets of time that can be transformed into spiritual moments. The question is what practice should be done when, and how to best utilise these small pockets of time. Kiirtan is an ideal way to spiritualise many small pockets of time. And Baba guides us in this manner as well.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Instead of wasting your time in gossiping, in useless idle pursuits, you should do kiirtana even for two minutes or five minutes, whenever you get the opportunity...So do kiirtana, sing kiirtana, chant kiirtana, whenever and wherever possible." (2)

So kiirtan is an ideal way to fill the gaps throughout the day. Yet not all times are conducive for singing kiirtan or Prabhat Samgiita - such as when in certain public venues or in areas where we must be quiet, such as a library or research center etc. Spiritual chanting is not always an option, but in that circumstance one can do mantra japa or short dhyana.
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But other times, such as after a meal or light fare etc, one might think that sadhana is not an option. It is well-known that doing sadhana on an empty stomach is best - optimal. Nonetheless, when we find ourselves with free time after having recently completed a meal, even then there are two lessons that can be properly practiced. And that is the focus of this letter.


When third & fifth lessons are best

Despite having taken food, third lesson (tattva dharana) and fifth lesson (cakra shodhana) can still be practiced. This is one of the unique qualities of these two lessons. Certainly, that does not mean one should specifically plan to eat and then do 3rd and 5th lessons.

Rather sometimes we are in circumstances that are suited to doing sadhana, even if we just ate. For instance, if after food one is traveling on the train and has no other work, or if one is sitting and waiting for someone, one may compromise on which posture they sit in for sadhana as they had no opportunity to take proper rest after eating food. It is good to do half-sadhana (repeat ista mantra) after food; the main reason is that usually after food if one does full sadhana then they often fall asleep. If on certain occasions a sadhaka has some time after food and they want to utilise it for sadhana then can do 3rd & 5th as one will not fall asleep.

Here the matter is that in the course of a busy schedule, when free time arises after a meal, then a very good option is to 3rd and 5th lesson to best utilise the time. By this way the mind will regain freshness and one will maintain psychic equipoise. Both third and fifth lessons infuse spiritual shakti - keeping body and mind vibrant.

Senior acarya diary offers very pointed and clear distinctions with regards to the practice and visualisation techniques for these two lessons - as well as the use of mantra. If you are not aware about these distinctions then definitely bring this up with your acarya, or talk to a sadhana-oriented Wt in your area. Knowing the proper technique will enable you to practice both 3rd and 5th lesson in a better way, by His grace. And these lessons are unique in that even after food they can be practiced.
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No doubt, 1st and 6th lessons are the main mediation lessons of our Ananda Marga sahaja yoga system, but after taking food, it is not easy to practice those lessons. Often one will feel sleepy or groggy and be unable to concentrate properly. In that case the best option is to do 3rd or 5th lesson. Because even with food in the stomach, one can do both 3rd and 5th lessons. This is one way to maximize one's day for sadhana. If one is not encumbered by having recently taken food, then naturally one can select any meditation lesson they like.

Unique aspects of third & fifth lessons

The main point is that third and fifth lessons help charge the mind and spiritualise one's existence. So due to life circumstances - such as having recently taken food etc, when one is unable to do one of our more advanced lessons like iishvara pranidhan and dhya'na, then doing 3rd or 5th lesson is an excellent use of the time. When we get more time or when the body is better prepared for meditation, then we can do other lessons.

If we do 3rd and 5th lessons multiple times throughout the day that will keep the mind pointed and make all the other lessons better. Thus even when doing 3rd and 5th lessons throughout the day, one should be vigilant in sitting down twice daily with a tranquil mind and empty stomach and performing all our sadhana lessons. Sadhana will certainly be enhanced.

The overall focus here is how to best spiritualize life and fill it with a maximal amount of time in sadhana, despite challenging schedules and busy lives. Sadguru Baba guides us in numerous discourses that  sadhana is the main endeavour and crowning glory of human life.

Sa'dhana' & sa'dhana'unga

Next comes the distinction between sadhana and sadhanaunga. First lesson (ishvara pranidhana) and sixth lesson (dhya'na) are our main lessons of sadhana. Since both bring us up to the Goal. By first lesson one reaches up to savikalpa samadhi - liberation or mukti. And with sixth lesson one can reach up to that apex point: nirvikalpa samadhi - salvation or moksa.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Iishvara prańidhána is a more effective practice for the attainment of savikalpa samádhi, because during iishvara prańidhána the mind is temporarily concentrated in the state of ekagrabhumi (the fourth stage of mental development – the state of one-pointedness of mind). Whatever little amount of I feeling still persists can be finally discarded through the practice of dhyána. Asamprajiṋáta samádhi [nirvikalpa samádhi] is attained following the complete elimination of the I-feeling." (3)

For that reason, when the mind is pointed and vibrated then maximum time should be allotted for these lessons - especially dhya'na. However, there are so many practices that we engage in to prepare the mind for meditation, such as: chanting kiirtan, singing Prabhat Samgiita, or engaging in spiritual talk etc. Plus within our sahaja yoga system there are multiple lessons which are actually helping lessons of sadhana, or limbs of sadhana. And these are known as: sa'dhana'unga.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, "Concentration is a major sádhaná, is a major intuitional sádhaná. But there are certain helping sádhanás. Ásana and práńáyáma, for example, are helping items. They are not sádhaná, they are called sádhanáuṋga." (4)

Both third and fifth lessons fall in this category of sa'dhana'unga, along with pranayama. The reason is that these lessons support the practice of first and sixth lesson. These helping lessons are the building blocks of sadhana and are an indispensable part of doing higher meditation.


Life is a spiritual sadhana

Ananda Marga ideology says, "The wise practise Dharma Sa'dhana' right from infancy because a human life is rare and rarer still is the human life perfected through sa'dhana'." (5)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Human life is for sa'dhana'." (6)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Those who realise Him in the form of onm'ka'ra', advance along the path of onm'ka'ra' and finally become ensconced in Purus'ottama, the source of onm'kara, the nucleus of all emanations. The unit entities in which His divine expression are fully manifest are said to have attained the height of fulfillment physically, psychically and spiritually. They realise in the core of their hearts that the entire human life is a 'sa'dhana'." (7)

Ananda Vanii says, "Life is a spiritual sa'dhana' and the result of this sa'dhana' is to be offered at the altar of the Supreme." (8)


Conclusion

When life is busy, then we need to know all the ways necessary to spiritualise the day. Using both 3rd and 5th lesson to focus the mind and generate greater spiritual shakti will enhance sadhana. These lessons can also be done after having eaten, if needed. Every sadhaka should make maximum use of their time to keep both body and mind ready for meditation. Toward this end helping lessons or sádhanáuṋga like tattva dharana (3rd) and cakra shodana (5th) are indispensable.
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Namaskar,
in Him,
Vishnu

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How to maintain & regain spiritual flow

Some have raised the question:  what is the best way to regain your spiritual flow if your mind drifts. Essentially, there are two main approaches for achieving this.

Let's say you took second lesson when you began a particular work and then due to pressure of circumstance you were pulled away from that project and had to attend to a different task. Then one should take second lesson before working on that intermediary project and then when you return to the original work guru mantra should again be taken.

For instance, let's say your neighbor comes to your house and you take Guru mantra (i.e. second lesson) before greeting them at the door. Then while in conversation with them you should be involved in half-sadhana i.e. mantra japa - repetition of ista mantra. Then if your young child starts crying and you leave the conversation with the neighbor to attend to the child, then do second lesson before starting to help the child. When helping the child do half-sadhana. And when that situation is resolved and you are ready to again speak with the neighbor, then take second lesson beforehand and do half-sadhana as you continue your talk with your neighbor.
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Here is the second scenario: Suppose that same neighbor comes to your door. Before answering the door and greeting him, you take second lesson. Then while interacting with your neighbor your half-sadhana, i.e. mantra japa, is flowing nicely. But at some point in the conversation that flow is lost. The mantra japa is forgotten. At that stage, what should one do? Should you again do second lesson or directly re-begin half sadhana? The answer is that you should just re-start your mantra japa; there is no need to redo second lesson.

The conclusion is that when changing physical activities or taking on new activity then one should do second lesson. And if one is just continuing the same activity then one need not take second lesson every time one’s loses their ideation. Additionally, there is no need to take second lesson in between lessons of sadhana, because the mind is already in a spiritual flow.

Note: Everyone knows that ajapa-japa is the practice of first lesson without shuddhis and without coordinating the mantra with the breath. Thus ajapa-japa, also known as mantra japa, is repetition of the ista mantra; and, when done during the day with the eyes open that is half-sadhana. And Guru mantra, brahmavidya, 2nd lesson, brahmacharya, and madhuvidya are all one and the same.

A clear example of how bhagavad dharma in AM is different from Hinduism is that in Hinduism women are prohibited from doing puja or going to temple during their monthly period cycle, whereas in AM everyone is encouraged to do their japa (mantra repetition and spiritual practice) all the 24 hrs. In AM, dharma should always be practiced. 
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References
1. 17 May '82
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam -22, Kiirtana – the Panacea for All Afflictions
3. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 9, Psychic Assimilation in Psycho-Spiritual Practice
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, How to Concentrate
5. Subhasita Samgraha-1, Bhaktitattva
6. Caryacarya - 2, Sadhana, Point #4
7. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 6, Microcosm and Macrocosm
8. A'nanda Va'nii #12

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Cowardly sadhakas refrain from opposing injustice

Ananda Marga ideology says, "You must continue doing good to society, and at the same time must fight against the bad...On the path of dharma, one is not only to do noble deeds; one must also fight against the dishonest people both are virtuous actions. There are many good people in the society - noble people engaged in noble deeds - who are not ready to fight against wrongs and injustices. This sort of passive benevolence does not really promote the cause of human progress in the world. What is desirable is to acquire virtue by doing noble deeds and fighting against all sins and crimes. Both are mandatory, both an integral part of dharma." (1)

Note: If we follow Baba's above mandate our organisation will be free from all kinds of negativity. Stagnant minded people will not get the opportunity to pollute Baba's ideology by imposing their dogma.

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, What Should Human Beings Do?

== Section: Ananda Vanii ==

They are verily the most heroic

Original Ananda Vanii states: “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.”  (Ananda Vanii #22)

Note: Sadguru Baba has assigned a number to all His original and true Ananda Vaniis. In contrast, Fake Ananda Vaniis do not have any number. By this simple formula, one can easily recognise which is a true Ananda Vanii and which is fake. For the upcoming occasion of January 1st 2017, all Ananda Marga units should use one of Baba’s original and true Ananda Vaniis, not a fake one. By this way, one will surely get His blessing.

== Section 2: Links ==

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Escaping jaws of death - 2 + more

Baba

Escaping jaws of death - 2

Namaskar,

This posting is the second part of the story. You may have received and read part one which I am summarizing here in a few words. After that, the second half of the story follows.

The margii Harihar saw his drunken commander sexually harassing one teenage girl in broad daylight in an isolated corner of their military campus. Harihar interceded to save the girl. Then in the middle of the night, in revenge that same officer tried to kill Harihar. In self-defense, Harihar killed his commander and was subsequently arrested and court martialed. A link to part one has been appended below. 
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Now here starts part two of this story. The below account tells what happened during Harihar's trial and after.


If my daughter is sexually harassed what would you

After the incident, Harihar was in jail for a while - a few months had gone by. He had dreamed of Baba on numerous occasions. Plus every week he was being called before the military judge, i.e. Major General PC Chaddha. Harihar's supervisors and fellow officers were telling him to change his statement, but Harihar refused and insisted that he wanted justice.

Finally, one day Judge Chaddha called Harihar and again asked him, "Did you shoot your commander?"

Then Harihar replied, "Yes, Your Honor, but there is a long story about this that I wish to tell you in a confidential way, not in front of this entire courtroom crowd. Bhattacarya was a sinner. I killed him and that was a dharmic action, but I want to tell all the details in private."

Actually, Harihar wanted to save the prestige of the young lady; he did not want her to be ostracised. So Harihar requested a private session with the judge. And it was granted. The judge cleared the courthouse, and then in a calm, deliberate manner, Harihar said, "If my daughter or mother is sexually harassed by someone and you saw what would you do?"

The judge carefully examined Harihar's face and said, "I would kill that person."
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Harihar responded, "That is what I did."

Harihar explained the entire course of events to the judge. He told how he saw the young lady, how someone was grabbing her, how that turned out to be Commander Bhattacarya, how Bhattacarya then threatened him and gave him night guard duty, and finally about the epic scene in the middle of the night. All these things he carefully told to the judge. It took 45 minutes. The judge listened and took notes. The judge seemed surprised that on his military base cantonment a young lady could be harassed and kidnapped.

Harihar furthermore told, "This happened just as I told you. If you investigate and find that I have made even 1% mistake then you must inflict punishment on me." In this way he concluded his narration before the judge.

Afterwards, Harihar returned to his cell and the judge began to investigate the case. Step by step, line by line, the judge was astonished to discover that all that Harihar told was true. In particular, the judge discovered that the young lady who was harassed was Major NK Pandey's daughter. The judge visited the family and they corroborated Harihar's account. Indeed, all in all, the judge talked to many witnesses who confirmed the course of events.


Military court’s judgment

On one special day known as judgment day, the entire platoon marches in full uniform - including the accused - and they reach to the special place where the judge comes to give his final decision. When Harihar stood before the judge, many thought that he would be sentenced to death, i.e. shot for killing his supervising officer. The judge then rendered his decision: "The decision of the court is that Harihar Pandey is not guilty and he is to be set free under certain conditions. He is not to have home leave for 5 years, he cannot stay in any posting for more than 1 month, and he is not to be promoted for ten years. Under these conditions he is set free." Hearing this, everyone cheered and celebrated on Harihar's behalf.
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A blessing from from his Guru

Even though he was set free, it was generally thought that Harihar would have to live under a difficult set of rules. But Harihar thought, "Although I may not get home leave for 5 years, but each and every month I will be transferred and in so doing I will be granted ten days to reach my new post."

And sure enough, after one month, Harihar received his transfer orders and had ten days to reach his designation. In that ten day period, Harihar went straight to Baba, and Baba showered Harihar with immense love and grace.

During that sweet visit, Baba said, "It is theduty of a margii to fight for dharma and that is what you did."

And so it was that during many of his monthly transfers, Harihar was blessed to be able to go see Baba. Another point in all of this is that if Harihar had not done this deed then his samskara would have been fulfilled in some other way. So by doing this act Harihar did two things: (a) He stood up for dharma by saving a defenseless young lady; and (b) he fulfilled his samskara of going to jail.

Some who suffer from a cowardly mentality might think that Harihar only invited trouble by coming forward. Many do not want to do ksattriyacita sega; they do not want to risk their lives. What such persons do not realize is that they will have to face their samskaras (mental agony) in some other way. Harihar got a double benefit: First he did a heroic, virtuous deed by saving the young lady, and by suffering in jail he burned an old samskara. If he had not done this, he would have faced that old samskara in another manner. So the coward's psychology is meaningless.

Caryacarya states, "One who does not come forward to help when seeing a person in distress is unworthy to be called a human being – he or she is a slur on Ananda Marga." (1)

Shortly after this incident, Harihar thought that he should do more and more Ananda Marga work, not military work. So he left his position in the military and was free of those imposed stipulations by the military court.
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Introspection

Sadguru Baba is an eternal Entity. Still He resides in your mind - in your happiness and sorrow. An aspirant must ask for His grace to adhere to the code of dharma. If one is sincere today the Baba will come and save you, ensuring that you are one with dharma, just as in the past He saved Harihar.

Parama Purusa is ever-present. One should follow dharma and when one feels fully exhausted after having spent all their energy, one should ask "O Parama Purusa, if you wish me to proceed on, then give me the strength to persevere, i.e. to face those negative samskaras of the past."

Asking in this way is dharmic. One must not ask for any material thing or even for a particular outcome. Only one should ask for strength to face the situation, because if you have strength then that problem is no longer a problem.


Conclusion

If we follow dharma and fight against injustice then Baba will always protect us. That is His divine decree. In his life, Harihar stood up for dharma and protected a defenseless young lady, and Baba graciously saved Harihar from the jaws of death.
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Ananda Marga Caryacarya guides us, "Men and women are human beings having equal dignity. As the physical strength of women is less than that of men, the latter should always endeavour to save the prestige of women. As the mothers of men, women can claim this much as a right. Special attention should be paid to the comforts of women during festivals, at spiritual conferences, and on other occasions." (2)

Ananda Vanii says, "Fight for your Ideology. Be one with your Ideology. Live for your Ideology. Die for your Ideology." (3)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "“Dharma rakśati rakśitah”. If you protect dharma, dharma will become stronger...it will be an asset to you. You will get more help. A wise person should make dharma stronger." (4)

Namaskar,
in Him,
Gurucharan

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Easiest & most natural way for humanity to grow

Ananda Marga ideology says, "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." (5)

Ananda Marga ideology teaches us, "In another situation, some men are attacking a helpless person. In this case neither sermons nor nursing is needed, nor is food to be offered; there you will have to render Kśatriyocita service. In this situation, Kśatriyocita Sevá is of greater value and other services are entirely meaningless." (6)

Who are enemies of humanity & a slur on the human race

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Keep serving the people, and as you render service ascribe Brahmahood to those you are serving. Try to make them happy with all the sweetness of your heart. Help others with the true spirit of service, not with the intention of propagating your self or group interests or any “ism” you may adhere to. Think that the Supreme Entity has come to you in the form of needy people to test your sense of duty. This sort of selfless service is karma yoga." (7)

Ananda Marga ideology guides, "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." (8)


Another example of a great deed

In his book, 'My Elder Brother', Manas Ranjan Sarkar, tells how one day in his childhood he got into a fight at school to protect someone, but in turn he himself was beaten up. When he returned home, everyone told him not to engage in fighting and that he did wrong. But when Baba saw him, Baba praised him and said, “You did a great job.”

Always Baba supports those who uphold dharma - He always supports those who protect the weak and the helpless.
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Link to part 1 ==> Escaping jaws of death - 1


References
(1) Caryacarya - 2, Society, Point #12
(2) Caryacarya - 1, 'Social Relationship Between Men and Women'
(3) Ananda Vanii #14
(4) Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, Bandhu, Suhrd, Mitram and Sakhá
(5) Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 10, Bhágavata Dharma
(6) Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Yajiṋa and Karmaphala
(7) Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 7, The Five Kinds of Conscience (Viveka)
(8) Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 10, Bhágavata Dharma

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 section is an entirely different topic, unrelated to the above material.
It stands on its own merit as a point of interest and ideological awareness.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Meaning of ‘moving together’

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "What is society, what makes it up? What is Samaj?" 'Samanam ejati iti samajah...'Here 'moving together' does not mean march or double march, here 'moving together' means that all portions of society, all portions of the collective body, should have the spirit to move ahead." (1)

Note: In His above teaching Baba guides us that the term society has a specific meaning. Society is not simply a collection of people like a crowd - each with their own individual aims and motives. Nor is society a group of people moving swiftly in a particular direction. Rather, society is formed when the entire collective moves according to an ideological vision, where none lag behind and all are encouraged to progress.

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 3, Saḿgacchadhvaḿ

== Section: Announcement (10/13/18) ==

Mahaprayan of mother Giita Devii

Namaskar,

It is with much sadness that we share the news of the mahaprayan of Smt Giita Devii, wife of Shrii Shashikant Jha. Mother Giita Devii's mahaprayan occurred on 13 October 2018 at 7pm, just after collective dharma cakra at her house. She had been sick of late and breathed her last in her own abode.

Mother Giita Devii was a great bhakta of Sadguru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji. She was always singing Baba Nam Kevalam kiirtana, filling her existence with His name and song. Verily she was ever-ready to serve those in need and lived according to the ideals of neo-humanism. One of her sons is a wholetime worker of the Marga.

Smt Giita Devii resided at: Ashananda, PO: Titara, Dargha Chowk, Pusha Road, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Her cremation will be held on Sunday, 14th October, at the aforementioned village. 

May we all take solace in the fact that our dear Mother Giita Devii was a bhakta of Sadguru Baba. Certainly she will attain mukti or moksa, accordingly. Baba will lovingly bestow His infinite grace.

in Him,
Diindayal

== Section: Important Teaching ==

How sterilization operation is dangerous

Prout philosophy states, "The population of the world is rapidly increasing...In the event of shortages in the food and accommodation of an entire population, people, through their collective efforts, will convert uncultivated regions into new cornfields [arable land], increase the productivity of the soil by applying scientific methods, and produce human food from the earth, water and air by chemical processes. If the earth becomes depleted of resources, the people of the world will rush to other planets and satellites in search of new land." (1)

Prout philosophy says, "Using birth control methods which deform the bodies of men and women or which destroy their reproductive capacity forever, cannot be supported, because in such cases a severe mental reaction may appear in them at any moment." (2)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #24
2. Problems of the Day, Point #24

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

हे परमपुरुष! मैं हाथ जोड़कर तुम्हारे चरण कमलों में  बारबार निवेदन कर रहा हॅूं

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हे परमपुरुष! मैं हाथ जोड़कर तुम्हारे चरण कमलों को छूकर बारबार निवेदन कर रहा हॅूं कि मेरे घर में आएं । बार बार आकर मुझे धन्य  करें। बाबा! तुम्हारे अनगिनत  ठिकाने हैं और वे सब तुम्हारे मन के अनुकूल  हैं पर तुम्हें  यह नहीं भूलना चाहिये कि मेरी यह छोटी सी कुटिया भी तुम्हारे द्वारा  ही बनायी गयी है।

बाबा! मैं तुम्हारे लय में हमेशा  नाचता और तुम्हारे राग और तान में गाता हॅूं और अनुभव करता हॅूं कि तुम लय राग और तान सब कुछ ही हो। मैं तुम्हारी  वीणा बजाता हॅूं। हे दिव्यसत्ता! मैं तुम्हारा हॅूं और सब तुम्हारे हैं और तुम्हारा दिव्य खेल यह जगत है। तुम्हारी लीला ही मेरा पूरा जगत है।

मैं हमेशा  तुम्हारे विचारों, तुम्हारे ही ध्यान में  मगन  रहता हॅूं, मैं हमेशा  तुम्हारी कहानियां, तुम्हारी शिक्षायें और आदर्श  को कहता और गाता हॅूं। मैं तुम्हारी कृपा के अनुसार ही चलता हॅूं। हे परमपुरुष बाबा! जब तुम अपनी दिव्य वांसुरी बजाते हो तो उसके आकर्षण में तुम मुझे और निकट खींच लेते हो। यही मुझे  आगे बढ़ते जाने के लिए जीवन देने वाली शक्ति हो । तुम सबके आधार हो सब कुछ के सार हो तुम्हारी महिमा को न तो नापा  जा सकता है  और न ही उसका वर्णन किया जा सकता है।   तुम प्रत्येक के हृदय और आत्मा हो।

बाबा!  मैं तुम्हारे चरणों में साष्टाॅंग प्रणाम करता हॅूं , कृपा कर मेरी छोटी सी कुटिया में आ  कर मुझे धन्य  करें। 

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