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Friday, March 13, 2026

How to prevent sexual crimes + 3 more

Baba

How to prevent sexual crimes

Namaskar,

All over the world, many women are being tortured both physically and mentally. What solution and remedy do Ananda Marga teachings offer? 

Women being subjected to torture is a multifarious problem. Looking into this issue from merely one direction will not help. We need to know why women are being attacked and battered, and what is the reason behind it. We need to investigate this problem in an unbiased manner and find a solution.
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One of the horrors and ghastly injustices that repeatedly happens to women is sexual violence. The question is why are sexual crimes against women rampant in society. To answer this question, we need to find out how human evolution occurred.

Why sexual violence?

First, there were different kinds of animals, and slowly humans evolved. Today, chimpanzees are the closest types of animals that resemble the human structure. Many types of animals from the past do not exist today. This is the liila of this creation. Old ones die; new ones are born.  After birth, those infants gradually mature, become old, and then die, and again new ones are born. This cycle of birth, death. and rebirth continues.

For the birth of new ones, there is a need for male-female interaction. Male-female interactions in animals happen at a specific time when mating occurs, and, after some time, new animals are born. Animal hormones are designed in such a manner that this interaction only happens during the mating season. Humans, in contrast, are evolved beings and more intelligent than animals, and also possess greater freedom. Like in animals, there is a time when both men and women develop the desire to have a baby. But since humans are evolved beings, the desire to have sex is misutilized, and when differences in desires between men and women arise, sexual violence often occurs.
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How males & females differ?

Most women have the desire to have children, and they develop sex vrittis (instincts) at a specific time in life. But once that age is crossed, those vrttis diminish and do not arise again. That is nature’s way, and a similar phenomenon is observed in the plant kingdom. During the time of pollination, pollen is transferred from a male to a female counterpart.

In humans, the mentality of males and females is completely different biologically. Males have stronger sex related vrittis (instincts) compared to females. After the birth of the newborn, it is the duty of the mother to take care of the baby. Females have stronger vrittis (instincts) to take care of the newborn. Females develop love for the newborn and need support either from their male partners or from society. After a certain age in females, the sex vritti diminishes, and there remains no interest or desire to give birth to new babies. But for males the sex vritti does not diminish. Due to the differences in desires between males and females, where males have the desire for sex and females do not, sexual violence occurs. Males are not provided with the proper education that females lose their interest in sex, and this often results in sexual violence against women.
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Why loose behaviour develops?

Abhoga samsargat praptiresana–”With the association of the enjoyable object there is a desire to get it”. When men and women are working in a disciplined way that is fine. But when they are engaged in unnecessary gossip and unethical means of interaction, then their behavior turns inhumane. The initial infatuation turns into bitter violence later. Since human beings have evolved from animals, their baser tendencies are very similar to animals. All the vrittis (instincts) of animals are present in humans. Eating, sleeping, and reproducing are typical habits of animals, and that is what humans also do, because these tendencies are already present in humans. For example, a child tries to suck anything that is close to the mouth, even without knowing what it is. That vritti is dominant in the newborn. In children, the mind has not yet developed and their actions are guided by vrittis (instincts). For example, a robot performs its desired tasks when given instructions, and after performing the tasks it stops. Similarly, animals are guided by Paramatma like a robot as they function by vrittis (instincts) only and their intellect is not developed.

How vrttis operate

If a person loves sweets, and sweets are kept in front of a person, the person will eat as many sweets as possible. Similarly, if a person drinks alcohol, and alcohol is kept in front, then the person will drink. But if the person is kept away from their favorite food / objects, then such attraction will not be there.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The peculiar nature of these...propensities is this: if they are given indulgence, they increase. And they easily come under control with a slight effort; only in the initial stage, one must struggle a little to control them.” (1)

Desire for sex is a vritti present in every human being, and the desire arises at a certain age when corresponding glands become active. Once the desires are fulfilled, as women grow older, and the glands are not active, the desire diminishes. The vrittis (instincts) are also present in a child, but they are in seed form. When the child becomes an adult, the glands become active. Appropriate education should be given to teenagers on how to control sex-related vrittis (instincts). Sex control education should contain teachings about how to divert the mind to greater and higher pursuits. Youths should be made to understand what the goal of life is. A distinct and separate education system for men and women should be developed as their anatomy is different.

Why more attacks now?

Sexual attacks towards women are increasing in society. What is the reason? In India, prior to 100 years ago, distance was maintained among men and women. In India,  we see in villages even today that men and women do not sleep together. There are separate rooms for men and women in the house. Even married couples should not sleep together - except for procreation. Ananda Marga teachings give strict rules for males and females regarding procreation. There should be discipline for men and women about the type of interaction they should have. Western civilization denotes women as sex objects. However, instead of that degraded view, women should be respected as mothers as in the tantric tradition.
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Conclusion

One important aspect is educating people that although all the vrittis (instincts) are present in human beings, one still can lead a dharmic life in this world. Radio, television, media, the internet, and other forums can be used constructively to spread spiritual teachings. Adolescence is a crucial time when the desire for sex arises. Teens can be given proper direction such as education on how to effectively utilize the mind, good company, and a way to engage them so that the mind will not divert towards sexual pleasures.

Even married couples should not sleep together except for the purpose of procreation. If teenagers can be properly educated about sex and sexual violence, then this problem will slowly wane. Following 16 points is the ideal way to channelize the mind towards spirituality.
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In Him,
Nirakara

Propensities towards animality

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Those who do the sádhaná of desire, who knowingly direct their propensities (vrttis) towards external objects become crude. Because they fail to utilize the rein of their mind to keep the organs under control, their minds gradually become crudified. Their condition is then degraded to the level not merely of animals, but of matter – of wood, stone, etc.” (2)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “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.” (3)

References
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 16)
2. Ananda Marga ideology & Way of Life - 5, Matter and Spirit
3. Caryacarya - 1, Social Relationship between Men and Women


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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 ==

The shelter of all

Note: Those who don't do proper sadhana can't understand this song.

“A'ndhár nisháy diip shikhá tumi, háráno pather nisháná...” (Prabhat Samgiita #0347)

Purport:
 
Parama Purusa, You are the divine refulgence of the lamp in the deep, dark night. As the Polestar, You open the eyes of those who forgot the purpose of their existence and show them the right path. With Your guidance, they can fully utilise their life and reach to the Supreme desideratum. You are the lighthouse for the lost traveller. You exist, so all exist; without You, no one remains. This entire creation is within Your mind; it is Your thought-projection. If You withdraw Your thoughts everything will be finished. You are the shelter of all. 

O’ Supreme One, You are the most cherished Entity of all the hearts, and the Lord of Lords. People adore You. Without harbouring any doubt, everyone feels that You will solve their problem. Humans have no worry before You because You save one and all. No one has any shame before You because You know everything about everybody. That is why even mahapatakis, after committing heinous crimes, feel in their heart that, “No matter what I have done, You will not hate me.” Even the worst sinners do not feel bashful before You. Such persons cannot think that You abhor them. That is why they mentally confide in You and ask for Your rescue. Those individuals will not tell others about their sin for concern of being shunned. The public knows that You will rescue them in their hour of need. In the life of a bhakta there are no complexes and no problems. 

Baba, please make my heart overflowing with prema. Kindly fill my core with parabhakti and merge my psychic domain into Your bhava. My sole request is to transform this unit being into the Cosmic. Make my life successful with Your exquisite name and spiritual songs. Be gracious and shower Your causeless blessing so that when I sing Your tunes I cry profusely in a flow of mystical love. Make my sadhana and my meditation perfect, so I can realise the Supreme...


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Be a sadvipra

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The spirit to fight against all odds alone can solve the problems confronting human beings. March ahead and wage war against all difficulties, every impediment. Victory is sure to embrace you. Difficulties and encumbrances cannot be more powerful than your capacity to solve them. You are the children of the great Cosmic Entity. Be a sadvipra and make others sadvipras also." (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Future of Civilization

== Section: Important Teaching ==
How writers become purchased players

Ananda Marga philosohy states, “Today the different countries of the world have allocated numerous awards for sáhityikas [writers]. But that is where the danger lies. Every government, whether monarchical, republican or autocratic, is run according to a particular ideology, and so there is little chance for the government to suddenly become impartial in bestowing awards on sáhityikas [writers]. Naturally it will judge the merits and demerits of the sáhityikas [writers] in accordance with the bias of its own party, and consequently sáhityikas [writers] will be compelled to sacrifice their ideals to feed their stomachs. These observations are generally applicable to different types of governments, but especially to democratic states, for in democratic states ideological clashes are more in evidence, and hence the need to propagate ideologies is also more acute. That is why democratic states want to use sáhityikas [writers] as propaganda tools. Needless to say, such made-to-order writings cannot be called literature at all – political propaganda can never be called literature.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 1, The Practice of Art and Literature


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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Tiers of margiis + 4 more

Baba
Tiers of margiis

Namaskar,

In Ananda Marga philosophy, there are three types of sadhakas: pashvácáriis, viiracariis, and divyacariis. Pashvácáriis are half-margiis; viiracariis are mediocre sadhakas; and, divyacariis are strict margiis who do not compromise on points of dharma.
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Lowest tier sadhaka: pashvacariis

Those moving on the path of pashvácára are pashvácáriis. They are also known as pashus / animals. From a biological perspective they are not animals; but, in the mental sphere they are brutes; they do the sadhana of animals. Such persons are not strict in the dos and don’ts of our Ananda Marga way of life. For instance, they often adhere to the various dogmas of their religious upbringing and have a little faith in Baba as well. So their approach is an amalgamation, i.e. compromised. That is why Baba has made various concessions for them.

These pashvácáriis should not be taught asanas or given higher lessons, but some acaryas are not alert and give them those lessons - often because they were given a donation etc. But, regardless of how much you teach them, they are not going to absorb it. They will only do the most basic sadhana, not those higher lessons. Really speaking, they have not come to practice dharma sadhana per se, but to give money and help in mundane measures. That is the extent of their engagement in Ananda Marga way of life.

Here is a case study of some pashvácáriis (animal-minded individuals) in our AMPS:
Margii LP, in 1980, performed his younger brother's marriage. It was a caste marriage. Acarya R was the priest. The then Acarya M was also present in that caste marriage.

Various senior margiis like SP and SK attended the feast at that caste marriage. There were two rows of food: (1) veg without onion & garlic, and (2) non-veg, i.e. meat. Some margiis joined the non-veg row for the feast at the caste marriage.
The above mentioned persons are animal-minded.
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Middle tier sadhaka: viiracariis

When one is more strict then they are known as viiras (heroes) and follow the path of viiracara. They are 80% - 90% strict in dharma, and 10% - 20% of the time they are not strict. For instance, during times of crisis or when involved in important decisions, they often fall apart. For example, when their boss or favourite acarya is part of one group or faction, then those who are viiracariis also join that faction, either for personal prestige or for the post etc. In general they are mediocre sadhakas and cannot be depended upon fully. Here is another case scenario: They may not follow casteism but due to pressure from their grandmother or father then they may accept or give a dowry. But, in their professional life, they will refrain from taking a bribe etc. Similarly, they may eat and enjoy a feast at a non-margii marriage if it is arranged by their own laokik family members, whereas sincere margiis will never take food at a dogmatic ceremony.


Top tier sadhaka: divyacariis

The highest path is divyacara - and those followers are devas or divyacariis. They never compromise on points of dharma, no matter the circumstances. They always adhere to 16 Points, yama and niyama, and are never swayed even one inch off the path of Ananda Marga ideology. They are veritable gods in human form.
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Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “In divyácára sádhaná, they attain still loftier states of mind and establish themselves in the realm of divinity. Here they are devas [gods] and their lord is “Mahádeva”.” (1)

Society is a mixture

There will always be a mixture of all three grades of sadhakas. Always, new people are coming into human life and they will enter onto the path of pashvácára, as those followers of pashvácára are pashus (animal) in their mental colour. Although they compromise on various aspects of 16 Points, they are also margiis in their own way. They live amongst us – we all know this and recognize who is who. A person may not openly declare, “I am a pashvácárii; I am a half-margii”, but everyone knows.

After many lives and with the grace of Parama Purusa, those pashvácáriis will one day become viiracariis. Similarly, through diligence, satsaunga, and the grace of Parama Purusa, those viiracariis will one day become divyacariis.

Whenever one moves from one stage to the next - their whole demeanor changes. It occurs over a continuum, but certainly one can easily differentiate a pashvácárii, from a viiracarii, from a divyacarii based on their conduct. Naturally the lowest of the three grades is a pashvacarii. They are weak and inconsistent in following Sixteen Points and the various conduct rules.

AM teachings are rational

Baba is very strict on points of discipline yet the rules of Ananda Marga spiritual and social life are 100% rational. Once in general darshan, when Baba started AMPS, it was thought that before learning sadhana all must take a full bath. Baba said that it would be difficult in certain areas due to a lack of water or cold temperatures so that is why He made the rule that one should take half-bath before learning meditation. That was the rule, yet if conditions were favourable then it was encouraged to take a full bath - but that was not imposed upon all.
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Here is another situation that demonstrates how rational our AM way of life is. At the outset it was thought that at the time of death the body should be burned. Yet Baba understood that this may not always be possible as it would be difficult in the desert due to lack of wood and in colder regions like Iceland and Siberia. So He made the rule that best is to burn the body, but burying the deceased is also accepted. These are examples of how AM rules accommodate one and all.

That is why all three above paths - pashvácára, viiracara, and divyacara - are all accepted and why we have various grades of sadhakas. All are margiis and all types of people are present in our AMPS.

In contrast, in the various religions, their rules are set in stone - people follow rigidly or leave the path entirely. In that case they are either outsiders or they become atheist. Yet being an atheist is even worse than being a follower of the dogmatic religions. Atheists are a burden to society.

During a period of colossal social change, in our Marga there is the possibility to adapt rules in a rational manner for the betterment of society. A clear example of this is that if during wartime many males are killed, then the surviving males may take more than one wife out of a social need so that females may marry and start a family etc.
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Clear evidence of being pashvacariis

In the above case study, it is evident that they were not very strict in adhering to Sixteen Points. They contravened various aspects like caste marriage, sentient food, etc. That is why one can easily conclude that such persons are pashvácáriis.

But it is not just family people who are inclined in this manner. Some Wts are also prone to lesser standards. For instance, some Wts, driven by their own sensual desires, like to perform marriages as they like to be near those females etc. Surely they will deny this. But when it is clear that family acaryas are to conduct all Ananda Marga marriages, then what is the need for wholetimers to engage in that ceremony. Yet, driven by carnal desires, they like to go close in this way. This shows that mentally they are pashvácáriis, despite the fact that they are walking around in avadhuta dress.


Conclusion

Our Ananda Marga is the path of pure rationality wherein all can join and take part. At the same time, there are various grades of sadhakas, and those who are committed Ananda Margiis should always hold themselves to the standard of the top tier - divyacara. By being strict in 16 Points and spiritual life, an aspirant will one day become fully established in this highest realm - by His grace.
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Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “This stage is called “divyácára” or “divyabháva” in Tantra. In this stage, Parama Puruśa is called “Mahádeva” or “Devádideva” – the God of gods. At this level the sadhaka becomes a deva, a vibrational existence. The sádhaka can vibrate the world, can create a vibration in the universe, and is thus a deva.” (2)

In Him,
Sadashiva Deva

What devious people do


When pashvácáriis (i.e. animal margiis) are intellectuals they falsify and misinterpret AM philosophy for their selfish ends. They are not just pashvácáriis but devious agents also. Here are some of the bogus justifications they make:


(a) Loknathji gave a speech that tamasik items like meat can be eaten as per Caryacarya.


(b) Supporters of MPD dogma argue that kiirtan can be performed anywhere - at any time. Anybody can join kiirtan - anywhere. According to them, kiirtan can be performed on the occasion of the inauguration of a strip club, casino hotel, pub or bar, live monkey eating restaurant, before racial riots or the inauguration of Ku Klux Klan headquarters, or before a human lynching, the burning of a child widow along with her dead husband, before committing arson or performing a human sacrifice, prior to a female genital mutilation ceremony, at a slaughterhouse, or at a gay orgy gathering. They justify that kiirtan can be done at all these occasions. Such persons who say like this are devious-minded, pashu (animal) sadhakas.


References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Pashvácára, Viirácára and Divyácára
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, Pashupati, Viireshvara, and Mahádeva


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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 ==

Golden age

“A'lor desher parii eseche, raungiin d́áná mele diyeche…” (Prabhat Samgiita #1053)

Purport:

A divine fairy from the spiritual land has arrived. It is spreading its colourful wings; it has come from the land of infinite refulgence. That supreme messenger is busy in noble and great work - it has taken away the dark stains from the mind. Everyone’s mental arena is getting purified.

Now, no one hates anyone; the age of neo-humanism has arrived. Nobody snatches the food from another’s mouth. Everyone has been guaranteed food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and education. All have the minimum requirements of life; their material needs have been fulfilled. The golden age has descended upon this dusty earth. The divine being has come from the land of spirituality.

Living beings are my brothers and sisters, my kith and kin. All are part of my universal human family. No one is looked upon as other. There are no quarrels or fights between people. One individual’s sorrow is everyone’s sorrow. All beam the same radiant smile - the joy of one is the happiness of all. Today, the fairy has come from the world of eternal truth, satya loka.

The age of neo-humanism has arrived…

Note for Prabhat Samgiita #1053:

In the above song, the term 'parii' (fairy) has been used to denote Parama Purusa Baba. So in Prabhat Samgiita, the term 'parii' does not mean some dogmatic religious fairy.


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Issues surrounding family planning

Prout philosophy states, "Vested interests do not favour population growth because this will mean sharing mundane property at the cost of their hoarding. Capitalism would like the extinction of the intellectual class as this would give it free scope for exploitation. The intellectual class usually belongs to the middle income group. Capitalists encourage family planning and birth control to check the growth of this middle class, thus these measures are a creation of the capitalist order."

"Due to age-old superstitions the common people does not take help of these measures. It is the middle class intellectuals who adopt these practices and become the victims of them. A Proutistic order would vehemently oppose this move. There is immense potential for maintaining the population of the world. By scientific advancement it may be possible for human beings to live on tablets. The real glory of humanity lies in creating conditions for adjustment with natural processes rather than in curbing normal processes by artificial measures."

"Artificial sterilisation means making males or females artificially sterile. This has certain adverse effects on the mind and body of human beings. Sterilisation brings glandular changes and changes in the hormone secretion of the glands which ultimately affects mental expression. Due to these changes a man may become like a eunuch. According to PROUT only severely handicapped people and born criminals should be sterilised." (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout



== Section: Important Teaching ==

Are there different cultures on this earth

Prout philosophy states, "Culture is a vague term. It is the collective name for different expressions of life. People eat, enjoy hospitality, laugh on some occasions and shed tears on others, and thereby express life through various actions. The collective name of all these actions is culture."

"According to PROUT all of society has the same culture. There are local variations in the mode or state of cultural expression, but the expression is universal. While everybody eats, some eat by hand, others by stick and still others by spoon. Indian dance is based on Mudrá or dance postures, and European dance is based on rhythm, but they do not represent two different cultures."

"Local variations will diminish if there is a close blending between different groups of people, because this will create common customs. In Nepal there is a blending of Hindu and Buddhist customs. In Bengal there is a blending of Aryan and Dravidian customs. These local variations are called customs. Thus local modes of expression bearing local or group specialities are customs, but the expression itself is culture. Therefore it is a mistake to readjust boundaries on the basis of language and culture. Indian culture and the culture of the world are one and the same." (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout
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