For all sadhakas + 5 more

Baba

For all sadhakas

Namaskar,

This letter focuses on the practice of sadhana and our dhyana practice; various guidelines for dhyana are outlined below.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "The man who is intelligent should from his very childhood move along this path of psycho-spirituality. The sooner a man starts or moves along this path of psycho-spirituality, the better it is. He is the blessed one." (1)

Sadhana: courage & memory power increases

For sadhakas, the practice of sadhana is a very significant event in their life. In day-to-day existence, sadhana is a mainstay. The following is directly related with our practice of sadhana-- what to do and what not to do etc.
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Here following are three English summaries from Baba’s original Hindi discourse given on MGD, 26 July 1980, Udaipur, printed in Ananda Vacanamrtam - 46 (Pure), chapter 13, परमा शान्ति, केवलाभक्ति / Paramá Shánti, Kevalá Bhakti.

• With the practice of dhyana, the memory power of a sadhaka increases immensely and their courage also multiplies. (English summary, MGD, 26 July 1980, Udaipur, printed in Ananda Vacanamrtam - 46 (Pure), chapter 13, परमा शान्ति, केवलाभक्ति / Paramá Shánti, Kevalá Bhakti)

• If all of one’s propensities become concentrated on a singular point and merge into the ‘I’-feeling, then that very human becomes a devata (god) in human form. This is not an impossible task. This is easily achieved with the practice of dhyana yoga. (English summary, MGD, 26 July 1980, Udaipur, printed in Ananda Vacanamrtam - 46 (Pure), chapter 13, परमा शान्ति, केवलाभक्ति / Paramá Shánti, Kevalá Bhakti)

• You boys and you girls who have not yet learned dhyana yoga should learn this practice as soon as possible from your acarya. The reason is that dhyana yoga contains many important qualities. By the unique practice of dhyana yoga you can become one with Parama Purusa. (English summary, MGD, 26 July 1980, Udaipur, printed in Ananda Vacanamrtam - 46 (Pure), chapter 13, परमा शान्ति, केवलाभक्ति / Paramá Shánti, Kevalá Bhakti)
  

Confusion "I just do 10 minutes of dhyana"

In the past, I have heard people say, "I do not have time for doing different lessons so I just do 10 minutes of dhyana. Because dhyana is the top most lesson. That is the best one. So I only do that lesson with what little time I have."
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But we should all be aware that in our Ananda Marga system of meditation graciously given by Sadguru Baba, each and every lesson of sadhana has its own value and significance. In order to do proper dhyana and progress spiritually, it is necessary to strengthen the lower cakras. On this point all sadhakas should be aware of Baba's following direction.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "In order to advance spiritually, one has to first establish control over these lower cakras, then finally over the sahasra'ra cakra." (2)

Wrong way to do

What will happen if someone only practices 6th lesson, dhyana, and neglects doing the other lessons of sadhana.Here we have to remember the various lessons of Ananda Marga sadhana are important building blocks for doing 6th lesson. So if those lessons are neglected then the corresponding cakras remain dirty in which case dhyana will be adversely affected. The point is that if the lower cakras are not properly controlled then dhyana [on sahasra'ra cakra] will be disturbed.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "If one, conversely, tries to control the sahasra'ra first while the other cakras remain uncontrolled, spiritual practice on the sahasra'ra may be hampered." (3)

Meditation must be in motionless

It is important not to underestimate the importance of strengthening the lower cakras by sincerely practising all the lessons of Ananda Marga sadhana. Because even if one can manage dhyana or 6th lesson and bring the mind to the sahasrara cakra, still if the lower cakras are not properly controlled the outcome will not be desirable.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "Not only that, even if the sahasra'ra cakra can be brought under control, the final result will not be good if the subsidiary cakras are not brought under control." (4)

In the very same discourse Baba discusses the deep link between body and mind - and that it is essential to keep the body tranquil and still during meditation as that enables us to focus the mind to a greater degree.

Ananda Marga spiritual philosophy states, "If the body is restless, the mind will also be restless. That is why during spiritual practice, the body should be kept motionless. One must practise seated in a certain posture, because if the body becomes calm and motionless the mind also tends to become calm and concentrated." (5)

Relation between body & mind

In our Ananda Marga system, sadhakas are taught to do sadhana in postures like padmasana or siddhasana.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "If someone is constantly thinking that he will have to sit down at a certain time, stand up at a certain time, catch hold of one's nose or ears at a certain time, the mind will automatically tend to become restless. Such is the intimate relation between the body and the mind." (6)

In such types of ritualistic prayers when the body is moving hither and thither, then the mind also gets restless. So altogether the idea is that the body should be motionless while doing sadhana.  And in that condition naturally sadhana will be better. Also bear in mind that there should not be any confusion about our movement in kiirtan. Kiirtan is not sadhana it is sadhanaunga - a helping tool of sadhana. That is why after doing kiirtan we always sit for meditation.


Head hit squarely on the back

During sadhana, some margiis keep their cats or dogs or their pets on their lap when sitting for sadhana. But that should not be treated as real sadhana, but rather as a show of sadhana. I also know of one margii who was even keeping his two little monkeys on both his legs during meditation. But, this also is not proper.

In various units during dharmacakra, when sadhana starts some margiis start yawning, and some in half sleep start waving back and forth. And others are hunched over and then they straighten their backs and then again become hunched over. But all these types of movements are not good.
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There was one incident in dharmacakra when all of a sudden the front side of one Dada's head hit another Dada squarely on the back. Then the Dada whose head hit the other dada woke up and again he sat up and made his back straight.

Conclusion

Baba guides us that human life is for sadhana. So keen attention should be paid to follow all the lessons and guidelines of spiritual life. Failing that one may fall into poor habits and lose their sadhana flow, without even realising it. That is why it is important to routinely review Baba’s teachings and do self-analysis to ensure one is adhering to the path and following Sixteen Points. Then one may experience proper dhyana, by His grace, and reach the goal.

At His lotus feet,
in Him,
Nirlipt

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Intellectuality is utter foolishness, a waste of time

As we all know, sadhana is very important. And in the following teachings Baba is giving tremendous emphasis and value to sadhana, our spiritual practice.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "When you come in close contact with the Supreme Entity, you will find that you have no wealth superior to devotion. All worldly possessions will prove of no avail. Only devotion enables you to come into close contact with Him. This is the goal of human life. This is true progress. You have been wandering through the labyrinth of a myriad of lives. You have been ever advancing toward this stage. Knowingly or unknowingly, you are being drawn unto Him. This is the summum bonum of life. As long as you have not realized Him, there is no siddhi in your life." (7)

Ananda Marga ideology states,"Those human beings who do not perform spiritual practice are under the influence of Prakrti...I have said before that there can be no progress either in the realm of physicality or in the realm of intellectuality. Those who are hankering for progress in these fields are indulging in a self-cheating business. Whether they admit it or not, they know that they know nothing. Ask them whether they are getting pleasure in the realm of physicality. They will admit that they are not. Ask a good business man whether he is earning good profits. His reply will be, 'What profit? I am incurring losses'. This will be his reply whether you belong to the Income Tax Department or not! To run after progress in the realm of physicality and intellectuality is utter foolishness, a waste of time, as there is no progress in these fields." (8)


Foolish decision: leave sadhana for old age

Here in this next series of quotes Baba guides us that we are to do sadhana in the prime of our life.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Some people consider that one should start intuitional practice in old age when a person has more leisure." (9)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Whoever is born is bound to die and one is constantly approaching death, not knowing when it will come. It is never certain if one will live to grow old. Yet people reserve the most important work of practising sa'dhana' for the time when the body has become completely enfeebled and the fatuous mind of old age." (10)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "There is no value in remembering God in old age, when it is not possible to concentrate the mind due to the weakness and disease of the body and its preoccupation with the reactions (sam'ska'ras) of the deeds of this life. The mind then is caught up in the infirmities of the body, in the diseases of old age, impending death, and most of all, in memories of past incidents, and it is impossible to concentrate the mind. For these reasons one is incapable of intuitional practice." (11)


Reminder

To reiterate, the lower cakras are building blocks and for practising dhyana in the crown cakra. Proper attention has to be paid to those lessons that strengthen the lower cakras.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "If one, conversely, tries to control the sahasra'ra first while the other cakras remain uncontrolled, spiritual practice on the sahasra'ra may be hampered." (12)

In our Ananda Marga system, sadhakas are taught to do sadhana in postures like padmasana or siddhasana. This very science is not known to common people. That is why in their rituals they move about: Sometimes standing, then kneeling, then sitting, then placing their hands on their head etc. On other occasions they talk the entire time so their jaw and tongue are moving, and other times they move up and down and all around. But all these movements are distracting to the mind. For more about those religions that move about when they pray and workshop, read more about them here.

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References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 34, Beyond Temporary Experience
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam-17, 14 Jan 1980
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam-17: 14 Jan 1980
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam-17, The Meaning of “Krśńa” in Rája Yoga
5. Ananda Vacanamrtam-17, The Meaning of “Krśńa” in Rája Yoga
6. Ananda Vacanamrtam-17, The Meaning of “Krśńa” in Rája Yoga
7. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 11, Mantra Caetanya
8. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 11, Mantra Caetanya
9. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, Why Are People Afraid of Intuitional Practice?
10. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, Why Are People Afraid of Intuitional Practice?
11. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, Why Are People Afraid of Intuitional Practice?
12. Ananda Vacanamrtam-17, 14 Jan 1980

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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section: Important Teaching ==

AM marriages: do not display Baba’s photo

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The pratiika [emblem of Ananda Marga] should be placed in an elevated place in the marriage hall." (1)

In His above teaching, Baba gives clear reference that the pratiika should hold a prominent place in the hall during our Ananda Marga marriage ceremonies. At the same time, there is no mention in Caryacarya of having Guru's photo on display. 

The reason is that some non-margiis may be attending the marriage and Baba's photo should not be displayed in front of those who do not have utmost reverence for Him. That is why we should strictly follow Caryacarya and not put His photo on display during our Ananda Marga marriage ceremonies. Whereas, with the pratiika, non-margiis will positively accept it as a tantrika symbol and will have respect for it - just as every religion and organisation has their own symbol. So even if non-margiis do not know the full significance of the pratiika, they will accept it at face value and not degrade it. But that is not the case with the photo. 

To preserve the sanctity of the photo, at our Ananda Marga marriage ceremony we must not put Guru's pratikrti [photo] on display. On this matter, we must strictly abide by the dictates of Caryacarya, and not show the photo. 

Reference
1. Caryacarya - Part I, Marriage Ceremony

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Shame on such types of artists

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Here it must be noted that artists must seek to exhibit to people the simple form of truth, sweetened with the sweetness of their hearts. But it is a matter of great regret that a class of modern artists, in the realms of poetry, novels, cinema, drama, etc., employ all their artistic talents for the sole purpose of kindling people’s crude sensuality, instead of portraying human propensities with the idealistic outlook of a true artist – what to speak of portraying their subtle human feelings. Without supporting conservatism, I would say that this class of artists is truly a blot on society." (1)

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

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Why capitalists are worse than…

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "The path of the vipras [cunning intellectuals] is crooked and so is the path of the vaeshyas [greedy capitalists]. The difference between them is that since the vaeshyas' crooked intellect has no trace of spiritual consciousness, it often proves to be suicidal."

"A dreadful calamity will befall society if those who have intellectual capacity squander it by running after mundane pleasures instead of utilizing it to realize spiritual bliss – if they utilize all their intellect to fatten themselves by sucking the vital juice of others. So there can be no social welfare until this type of mentality is eradicated or rendered ineffectual through circumstantial pressure. No political leader or governmental or social system can build a welfare state, a socialistic state or an ideal society if they neglect this fundamental disease. If those who go around looking for opportunities to enlarge their stomachs by sucking the vital force of others continue to control society or the nation through their own group of sinners, what can one expect to see in such a society except a horrid picture of hell!" (1)

Reference
1. Human Society - 2, The Vaeshya Age

== Section: Hindi Quote ==

अगर किसी को गाली दिया

“प्राचीन भारत में नियम था कि कोई अगर किसी को गाली दिया, निन्दा किया, अपभाषा का व्यवहार किया, तो जिनके प्रति किया गया, वे तो अपभाषा का व्यवहार नहीं करेंगे | वे उस वक्त कहते थे---"शिव, शिव, शिव |” माने, “तुम्हारा कल्याण हो, कल्याण हो, कल्याण हो | तुम्हारे मुँह से अपभाषा नहीं निकले |"
[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] (1)

Reference
1. नृसिंहतत्त्व रुद्रतत्त्व और शिवतत्त्व, S25, DMC, 1 August, 1967, Raipur

== Section: Prout ==

Three reasons for dowry

Prout philosophy states, "Another glaring instance of social injustice is the custom of dowry. This is a real disgrace in a civilized society. If we go deeply into the reasons for such an injustice it will be clear that there are two main reasons behind it."

"First, dowry occurs where males and females earn disproportionate incomes. The Náyyár and Izave communities of Kerala follow the matrilineal order and hence no dowry is claimed by the males. The Khasia community of Assam follow a similar system. In Burma, though the patrilineal order is in vogue, women are economically independent so they get a dowry."

"Secondly, dowry occurs where there is a disproportionate number of males and females. If the number of males is more, females get dowry and vice-versa. In Punjab, the number of males is more than the number of females so the females get a dowry. The situation is similar for Muslims. The false vanity of the aristocracy also causes dowry. Aristocratic people think, “Our family is a high class family, hence we should get a dowry.” In a Proutistic structure there will be no scope for dowry." (1)

Reference
1. Talks on Prout

== Section 2: Links ==

Postings on Democracy

In the next few weeks and months, many minor and major elections will be held in numerous democratic states and nations across the globe. As Ananda Margiis, we should be cent-per-cent clear about Prout's critique of democracy so we can best educate others and raise awareness about the inherent weaknesses and deficiencies, as well as the positive points, of the various types of democracies that exist today. 

Economic democracy is the solution

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/12/mock-democracy-4-more.html

A few weaknesses in democracy

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/04/occasionally-democracy-is-dangerous-2-2.html

Postings to Read

Pervasive ailment nowadays

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/why-unhappy-life-2-more.html

Story: ista mantra is all-powerful

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/story-encounter-with-avidya-tantrika.html

Today refugee, tomorrow terrorist

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/08/refugee-danger-prout-3-more.html

Language reflective of mindset

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/11/why-plug-socket-turned-into-male-female.html

Utility of body after death + 6 more

Baba

Utility of body after death

Namaskar,

Some margiis were wondering about being an organ donor. Can or should one donate their bodily organs at the time of death so others may use them? What is the stand of Ananda Marga philosophy on this issue? Here following are Baba's teachings on this important matter.
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Organ donation has recurring benefits

In various discourses, Baba discusses how some actions have a recurring benefit for society. For instance, Baba describes how in ancient India, locals would plant fruit trees along the roadside in rural areas to provide shade and food for weary travelers on their journey. Those who planted those trees did so with the feeling to serve. They themselves never had the opportunity to eat that fruit as the trees matured after their death. But their service of planting the trees had a recurring benefit for society.

And there are many types of service that have recurring benefit. Some start schools, welfare organisations, homeless shelters, or engage in various philanthropic works which benefit humanity long after their death.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "There are also two types of puńya: pratyakśa puńya and apratyakśa puńya – direct and indirect virtue. Pratyakśa puńya, or direct virtue, is acquired when one performs an action such as feeding the hungry or serving the infirm. Indirect virtue is acquired when one’s service has a recurring effect, such as service to the society, planting trees, etc. If banyan trees are planted beside a hot and dusty road they will continue to give shelter to weary travellers for one thousand to two thousand years. Virtue acquired in this way is indirect virtue...everyone can attain indirect virtue. Of course, people can also attain direct virtue if they make the effort. The financially handicapped can render physical service; the physically handicapped can render intellectual service. Everyone can render service in some way or other. This explains puńyam or virtue." (1)

Becoming an organ donor and allowing one's bodily organs (heart, liver, lungs, eyes, kidneys, bones, etc) to be used for the welfare of others comes in this same category. It enables one to do something—even when no longer alive on this planet—for the wellbeing of others. Various body parts can be kept for the short and long-term for recurring value for humanity. With the advancement of medical science, there will be greater and more effective and refined ways to utilise bodily organs to cure and treat others.
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Service while alive & after death

In our Ananda Marga way of life, the basic principle is that one should serve in all the ways—all four sevas.

Ananda Marga ideology states:
“a. Shúdrocita sevá is serving with your physical body, rendering physical service, rendering medical service...
b. Then kśatriyocita [martial service] is security service, helping the weak.
c. Then vaeshyocita sevá [economic service] is relief work, feeding the poor, helping the needy.
d. Then viprocita sevá is preaching morality, teaching, preaching the ideology, doing dharma pracára [spiritual propagation]. They are all viprocita sevá." (2)

A sadhaka is to perform all the four sevas. More specifically, in each and every circumstance, one is to do that service which is most appropriate and beneficial for humanity. When a sadhaka has food and others are starving then their duty is to feed them (shúdrocita sevá). When one sees a weak and innocent person threatened or attacked one is to intercede and defend them (kśatriyocita seva). When one knows that others can be benefited by financial contributions to AMURT service and relief efforts, then one donates money (vaeshyocita sevá). And when one knows that humanity is suffering at the hands of various dogmas, then one educates the public and brings people onto the path of spirituality (viprocita sevá). In each circumstance, the needed service is done.

Upon one's death, their options and opportunities for serving others are limited. Donating the bodily organs stands as one key way to help and serve others. In His teachings, Baba recounts the mythological tale of Mahars’i Dadhiici who sacrificed his body so that the virtuous could defeat the wicked. Mahars’i Dadhiici withdrew the life-force from his body and a great weapon was built from his bones to defeat the evil forces and save humanity.
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Body is like old clothing

Here below Baba gives the perfect teaching about what to do with the old, discarded body.

Vásámsi jiirńani yathá viháya naváni grhńáti naroparáńi;
Tathá shariiráni viháya jiirńányáni saḿyáti naváni dehii.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "When the clothes become old and tattered, they are replaced with newer ones. This is the law. Nobody wants to wear old, tattered, and dirty clothes. Similarly, when the body becomes old and worthless, it is changed for a newer one." (3)

Think of it this way. When clothes become torn and useless then people throw them away because they have gotten new clothes. Those people do not worry about what is going to happen to those old clothes. They know those clothes will be taken by the trash collector and put in the garbage heap.

So if the trash collector approaches them and requests them to choose between donating those old clothes for a worthy cause and burning them to ashes, then any rational person will be delighted to donate those old clothes. Why bury or burn old clothes when they can be given to someone to use.
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In the same way, the discarded body is like those old clothes. If someone can use that discarded body that is very good. One should be very happy about that. Any true Ananda Margii will be very pleased to donate their "old clothes"—i.e. discarded body. If one is not willing to donate their old body which they do not need, then they are no different from the one who is unwilling to donate their old clothing. In that case, not donating would be very un-Ananda Margiian. A proper margii will want to help and donate when seeing others' suffering. So why burn or bury the old body when the opportunity is there to give it to someone in need.

Conclusion

For all of the above reasons, each and every Ananda Margii should seriously consider becoming an organ donor. That is the best utility of the body after death. In this way one can fulfill their dharmic responsibility and continue to serve others.

As many are aware, Baba guides us that one should die while working and work while dying. The fundamental essence is that one should do as much service as one can in all kinds of ways so others may be benefited. This is the fundamental ethic in Ananda Marga. Donating organs—upon death—allows one to serve others who are suffering.

There are many ways to become an organ donor. In some countries it is marked on the driver's license, and in other places one can enroll in an organ donor registry. The rules and protocol vary from land to land; so investigate how to become an organ donor in your area. Remember, this world is transitory—any time death can come—so delaying is not good. Become an organ donor today.
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Namaskar,
In Him,
Rajgopal

~ In-depth study ~

Religious dogma & organ donation

The Semitic religions are consumed with the idea that they need their same body when in heaven. They think that after their death they will need their body to enjoy heaven's bounty. For this reason, most within the Semitic religions (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity) are unwilling to become organ donors. But this is just their dogmatic outlook.

According to Ananda Marga philosophy, once physical death occurs, either one will be granted a new body in order to continue serving, or one will be blessed with supreme salvation (moksa). In either case, the old body is no longer needed. So one should not have any fears or doubts about this. Best is to donate and serve others. There is no loss involved—only gain.
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Permanent benefit for human beings

Here below Baba describes how even terrible sinners—if they sacrificed for others—experience the requital of their samskaras long after their death. Those who donate organs also gain virtue in this manner.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "The best course for an atipátakii is to sacrifice his individual pleasure and involve himself in the welfare of humanity. But of course the mahápátakii has to sacrifice his life for the welfare of mankind. In addition to that, he will have to do something which will be of permanent benefit for human beings." (4)

In Ananda Marga, true service means helping others with the feeling of Brahmabhava (ideation on God) and offering everything unto Him.
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Semitic religions

When we speak about the Semitic religions, we are referring to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The word Semitic describes the people who came from the Middle East and their languages.

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Do Virtuous Deeds Day and Night – 1
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, The Four Kinds of Service
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Accomplish Your Work with This Body Only
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 1, The Consequences of Free Will and Mind

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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 conditions were ripe, but…

“Hemante jhará shishir vindute…” (Prabhat Samgiita #3080)

Purport:

In this beautiful pre-winter season, in the fallen dew drops, what my mind wants and why, I do not know. It longs for Parama Purusa. As many times as it wants to go to some far away place, I cannot control it.

O’ Parama Purusa, the yellow marigold flowers have bloomed. The candramallika’ flower is full of smiles. The soft breeze touches the white kunda flowers. The natural environment is so attractive and charming. It is in a state of perfect harmony. Even then, my mind does not want to stay at home. It is desperately searching for You. 

O’ my Beloved, where are You? For You, I am crying uselessly in vain. My aching heart yearns endlessly for You. Only Your direct presence is the soothing balm that can relieve me of my utter despair of not getting You. Yet, You remain at a distance. Do You not understand my pain? The beautiful autumn season has almost passed; the conditions were ripe for Your auspicious arrival. So, even at that time, why didn't you come?

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Finding Him

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “It is said about the way in which the Paramátmá [Supreme Soul] can be seen in the átmá: In the same way that something can be seen in a mirror, a person can see the Paramátmá by analysing the átmá...Just as a reflection is seen in water, Parama Puruśa can be found in the gandharvaloka, that is, in the study of musical science." (1)

Note: Everyone knows that in our Ananda Marga philosophy it is explained that atma is a reflection of Paramatma. It is just like seeing the reflection of the sun in a mud puddle. It is not actually the sun but a reflection. That is similar to how our atma is a reflection of Paramatma.

When bhaktas do kiirtana and bhajan in a very intense way then a deep vibration is felt in the mind and a blissful feeling comes. That blissful feeling of intense kiirtan is coming from the gandhavarloka - i.e. higher state of mind. In other words, from a lower state your mind gradually reaches a higher state where you feel that special bliss which is gandhavarloka. Those who are good sadhakas have realised this in their life many times.


Reference
1. Shabda Cayaniká Part 1, Disc: 5

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Workings of His cosmic liila

Ananda Marga ideology states, "In His drama there will always be new characters every moment. Some will be rich, some poor, some intelligent, some foolish, some stout, some thin, some black, some white – but all are the dramatis personae of His drama. The one who is playing the role of a king today and the one who is playing the role of a subject are all acting according to His direction. Those who are playing the roles of unhappy characters are standing on the theatrical stage and shedding tears, and those who are playing the roles of happy people are laughing. But all these tears and laughter are within the drama. A devotee well understands this secret of His drama. He who is playing the role of a king in the drama may be a poor man in real life, and at the end of the play he goes home and chews on dry crusts of bread. But in the drama he was a king."

"In fact, all the people in this universe are playing the roles allotted to them, but that does not mean that they will truly become that role – they will be as He wishes them to become. Each and every living being is the progeny of Parama Puruśa. All exist with Him, and ultimately they will all merge in Him. So no one should even belittle oneself. A drop of water and the entire quantity of water in the ocean are all the same water. The difference is only that one is very small in quantity and the other is vast. When the drop of water identifies itself with the ocean, then no one will call it a drop any longer – for it has become one with the ocean." (1)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, What Are the Noble Truths?

== Section: History ==

2nd Aug 1978: After jail story

~ Courtesy of "The Crimson Dawn" NY sector Newsletter (Sep 1978) pp 3 - 4 ~

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~ Courtesy of "The Crimson Dawn" NY sector Newsletter (Sep 1978) pp 3 - 4 ~ 

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Why diabetes are thirsty

Ananda Marga ideology states, "The debility of the mańipura cakra(1) is the main cause of diabetes. Amongst the pancreatic juices, one secretion helps in the digestion of food, and another separates the sugar content from non-vegetarian and starchy types of food. The sugar is then stored in a particular section of the liver and according to body requirements it is dissolved to generate heat and vital power to run the body mechanism. Chronic indigestion, constipation (here also the stool usually turns into pellets), mental exertion without any physical labour, use of intoxicants, and excessive seminal waste – all weaken the vitality of the liver. When such weakening takes place, the sugar contents of the food, failing to find a storage place in the liver, are assimilated into the blood and gradually accumulate. As a result, the blood gets polluted and loses its immune properties to a great extent. The natural reaction of the body in such a situation is to try to purify the blood by separating out its sugar content and expelling it with the urine. To dissolve the sugar, the human body needs plenty of water, and that is why diabetes patients suffer from a continuous thirst. Sugar emitted with the urine in a large quantity gradually reduces the vital energy of diabetes patients." (1)


Referencs
1. Yogi Treatments, Diabetes

== Section: Bangla Quote ==

তা পেটের সে ঔষধ

“যে জিনিসটা খুৰ ৰেশী খেলে, পেটেতে অন্ত্রে ছোট-ছোট ছিদ্র হয়ে যায় | অর্থাৎ সে রকমের জিনিসকে ৰলৰ ৰিল্ব |  আৰার ওই ৰিল্বই যদি কাঁচা অবস্থায় পুড়িয়ে, তাকে শর্ৰত করে, মোরব্বা করে খাওয়া যায়, তা পেটের সে ঔষধ | তা ৰিল্ব শব্দের এই মানে | যখন ৰেলের প্রভাব ৰেড়ে গেল, তন্ত্রের প্রভাব ৰেড়ে গেল, তখন ৰলা হ’ল যে এই ৰেল শিবের অত্যন্ত প্রিয় | অয়ত্নে বনে ৰাগাড়ে  জন্মায়, তাই ৰেলের তখন ভাল করে নাম রাখা হ’ল, শ্রীফল |” (1)

Reference
1. AV 18-7

== Section 4: Links ==

Postings on Democracy

In the next few weeks and months, many minor and major elections will be held in numerous democratic states and nations across the globe. As Ananda Margiis, we should be cent-per-cent clear about Prout's critique of democracy so we can best educate others and raise awareness about the inherent weaknesses and deficiencies, as well as the positive points, of the various types of democracies that exist today. 

Economic democracy is the solution

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/12/mock-democracy-4-more.html

A few weaknesses in democracy

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/04/occasionally-democracy-is-dangerous-2-2.html

Postings to Read

Today refugee, tomorrow terrorist

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/08/refugee-danger-prout-3-more.html

Language reflective of mindset

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/11/why-plug-socket-turned-into-male-female.html

Ideal avadhuta & for all sadhakas

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/06/fake-vs-real-avadhutas-3-more.html

Growing threat: stampede

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/09/amps-stampede-2-more.html