Search This Blog

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Language reflective of mindset + 3 more

Baba
Language reflective of mindset

Note: This letter is only for those who have reverence for Sadguru Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and try to follow His Ananda Marga ideology.
 
Namaskar,
 
As every Ananda Margii knows, language is a key part of our sentient expression. A more refined mind will offer more subtle ways of describing the phenomenal and spiritual realms. Unfortunately, in this era of stark materialism, language is often used in a debased manner. We should also be aware about this in order to correct the situation.

Here following is a small collection of the many terms that are a product of a superficial materialistic way of thinking and / or a lustful male mind-set.
 
(a) 'Chicken breast': Characteristic of lustful thinking, this is one of so many terms designated to give something appeal. It is no different from how they use the pronoun "she" when referring to a majestic ship or a fast sports car. Furthermore, whenever they want to give any ordinary item a grand descriptor they call it 'sexy' - in order to show it is the best of its kind or indescribable. In this way, a tablet can be sexy; a lamp can be sexy; a wine glass can be sexy.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
 
(b) Where materialism and sensual manners have taken hold - whether east, west, north, or south - language is adversely affected. Sentient expression gets replaced by more degrading terminology.
 
(c) 'Male-female connection': Here a degrading innuendo is used to refer to inanimate electrical components, or what used to be known as a plug and socket. But in  male-dominated, materialistic style they are dragging down human existence where tamasika, sensual desires take expression in every facet of life and everything is calculated according to sensual experience. That is why the plug and socket has been changed to male and female.
 
(d) 'Lady's finger': This is another concocted male term for making an ordinary vegetable known as okra into a reminder that the female body is nothing but something for male consumption.

Sing, dance & talk their way to hell
 
(e) 'Meaty': In today's materialistic communities even fruits and vegetables are termed as 'meaty'. Instead of using the more fitting term of 'pulp', the degenerated state of mind infuses tamasik oriented terms to describe even sentient things. In a similar way the term 'sweet meats' is used for desserts.
 
(f) 'Pig-tail': In order to exploit and look down upon females, and impose an inferiority complex, this phrase and others like it were carried into the society by debased male leaders. Treating females like pigs, as if their hair is nothing but pigtails, helps secure male dominance as they can push down the self-confidence of women, and continue to pave the way for more male domination, ensuring that females remain as objects of sensual enjoyment.
 
(g) 'Skin': Just as the meat-eating culture of the west had to get through the skin in order to get to the meat of slain animals, such persons infused the 'skin' term to refer to the peel of the fruit.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
 
(h) She: The female pronoun “she” is used to refer to all kinds of inanimate objects like cars and boats to sensualize the expression. This appeals to male buyers whereby items for sale are described as “sexy.” The proper pronoun that should be used is “it.”

(i) ‘Livestock’: Animals are objectified and looked upon as one’s own personal property, just like a stock of rice or stock of grains.
 
Here Baba points out how lowly expressions in life lead one along the path of ultimate degradation.
 
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “If someone makes a sound like “ra, ra, ra – cha, cha, cha,” or if someone sings, “Follow my song! Let us sing and dance our way to hell,” these are sound inferences, but they carry a very crude idea.” (1)
 
 
Cause: lack of deeper thinking & spiritual values
 
The worst part is that this disease of language is unchecked and spreading around wherever materialism and capitalism surface. The two-fold root cause of this entire negative convention is:
 
(#1) The lustful thinking of a male dominated society that creates words to objectify and exploit females.
 
(#2) A superficial materialistic mentality where everything is based on selfish pleasure - where there is a distinct lack of deeper sentient thinking or higher spiritual values.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
 
Unfortunately both of these outlooks are spreading all around the globe - wherever materialism and the ensuing pseudo-culture take root.

Language is a measuring rod of mindset
                   
In this way it is commonly seen that language is a reflection of the mental standard of any given community. The status of mind and style of speech are inseparably interlinked. And in this regard - even in the general society - there is a tremendous gap between oriental and occidental expression. As in the current era, the male-dominated materialism of the west has set its own subpar standard. The original culprit is materialism. Where materialism and sensual manners have taken hold - whether east, west, north, or south - language is adversely affected. Sentient expression gets replaced by more degrading terminology.
 
As we know language is a reflection of the attitudes, aims, and mental standard of the day. So when the male-dominated, sex-oriented materialism has been the driving force behind the development of the English language, it is no wonder why the simple term 'plug and socket' - denoting an electrical connection - gets expressed as 'male and female'.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
 
Not only 'plug and socket', but there are various words and phrases in the English language which get switched over into such types of innuendos - just as such innuendos exist in other languages that have been affected by materialism and the resulting pseudo-culture expressions.
 
One of the worst victims of all this are females, although many other communities have also been intruded upon. All authored by a suppressive, male-run society operating on debased tendencies. And by this way the language has been fully coloured.
 
 
Goad motor sensory organs to the Supreme
 
As Ananda Margiis, knowingly we refrain from indulging in such ways of speaking yet as this disease is spreading uncontrollably wherever materialism and pseudo-culture gain the upper hand, we should also be vigilant not to let it land on the shores of our present Ananda Marga society. And ultimately we should rid it from the general society.
 
Yet, as Ananda Margiis we have to see this as an important issue. The yogic ideal is to goad all one's thoughts - as well as the ten motor and sensory organs - unto the Supreme. If any motor or sensory organ is not channeled in this direction then the mind will be adversely affected, i.e. degraded. That is Baba's warning: "Cakkhuna samvaro...Sádhu Vácáya Saḿvaro.” You should have control over your language... Whatever will have a bad effect on your mind, O good man, you must not hear it." (Note: Full shloka appended below.)
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
 
This matter is of great importance as ultimately we are to help goad all unto the path of sadhana.
 
 
Conclusion

In His historic discourse, 'Renaissance In All the Strata of Life', Baba directs us that we are to guide the society and bring a renaissance in all the spheres of existence from language and linguistic expression to politics to economics to culture to spirituality and more. So language is also one key factor that should be purified, refined and made more sentient. Here following is Baba's call for a renewal in all the realms.
 
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The scope of the Renaissance movement is vast, and you will have to start your work from this very moment: It brooks no delay." (2)
 
Namaskar,
In Him,
Shanti Reynolds

~ In-depth study ~
 
Sadhaka should have control over motor / sensory organs
 
Here is the full shloka as referred to above.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "“Cakśuńá Saḿvaro Sádhu” O spiritual aspirant! O Bhikśu! O monk! O devotee! You should have proper control over your eyes; whatever will have a bad effect on your mind, you must not see it. “Sádhu Sotena saḿvaro”. Whatever will have a bad effect on your mind, O good man, you must not hear it. “Ghánena Saḿvaro Sádhu.” You should have control over your nose, “Sádhu Jibháya Saḿvaro.” You should have control over your taste. “Káyena Saḿvaro Sádhu.” You should have control over your body. “Sádhu Vácáya Saḿvaro.” You should have control over your language also; and “Savvatha Saḿvaro Bhikśu.” If you want emancipation, if you want liberation from worldly fetters, you must have all-round restraint." (3)

Horribly unfortunate & unspeakable
 
 ~ Warning: strong language ~
 
In order to thrust various peoples into lowly categories and subject them to endless humiliation so as to break their spirit and make it easier to exploit them, the degraded  class in various countries like the US has invented countless degrading terms. In that way, nasty slang expressions and epithets, such as 'wetbacks', 'niggers', 'bitch' and the like, have been injected into the society in order to press down, embarrass, and dishonour various peoples and persons of the society. The whole scene is tragic and sickening to witness how a certain so-called elite sector of society ruthlessly has executed their exploitative tactics. It is horribly unfortunate & unspeakable that so many of our brothers and sisters around the globe are not getting proper respect - i.e. the respect deserved of a human being. We are all part of the same human family, all worthy of the same dignity and love. Per Baba's order it is our duty to remove such negativity from the society.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
 
Ananda Marga ideology states, "Each and every member of the human society should enjoy equal rights as members of the same family, but there is disparity and it is the duty of the Renaissance movement to dispel the disparity and bring about equality, equilibrium, and equipoise amongst human beings." (4)
 
References
1. Micorvitum in a Nutshell, Smell and Microvita – Excerpt C
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 9, Renaissance in All the Strata of Life
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, The Fundamental Principles of Life
4. Prout in a Nutshell - 9, Renaissance in All the Strata of Life


*        *        *

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

*        *        *

== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Your nearest One

In countless discourses, Baba has guided us to think that Parama Purusa is the nearest and dearest One. An aspirant should not think that Parama Purusa is distant or far. Otherwise, one will invite their extreme degeneration and ruin their spiritual life. Thinking that Parama Purusa is gone is very detrimental. It is 100% contrary to our life approach. Ananda Marga mantras give the idea: “Parama Purusa is with me.” Only avidya maya, viks'epta shatkti, says that Parama Purusa is far.

Ananda Marga ideology warns us, "If someone continually thinks, “Parama Purus'a is far from me”, then He will seem to be truly far from him...If in their ignorance people think that Parama Purus'a is far from them, then He may indeed remain for from them – so far that in future, even if one cries oneself hoarse, one’s cries will never reach Him." (1)

Rather the following should be the approach.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Tadihántike ca: Some people think, “No, Parama Purus'a is not far from me. He is quite near.”" (2)

It is one’s spiritual duty to always remember and cultivate the supreme truth that He is always with you. Remembering His close proximity is bhakti. This creation is His thought projection, and He is the nucleus. So He cannot be far, gone, or missing. It is philosophically and spiritually wrong to have a dogmatic annual death day program like so-called mahaprayan (MPD) that dictates that Baba is gone.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "You spiritual aspirants, you should remember that Parama Puruśa is always with you and His grace is always with you, and you all are His loving children." (3)

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 19, The Path of Salvation


== Section: Important Teaching ==

How anger hijacks the nervous system

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The fourth bad habit is krodha or anger. What is the nature of anger? When there is too much agitation in the nerve cells and nerve fibres, perhaps after thinking or hearing something, one is affected by krodha. When someone vexes you or humiliates you too much, your nerve cells become agitated. It may also be that no one has insulted or disturbed you, nor have they done anything to provoke you; yet simply thinking about a certain person your nerve cells get tremendously excited. Perhaps someone said something insulting to you as long as fifteen years ago. Even now, when you suddenly remember those words, your nerve cells get excited, your nerve fibres become restless, and you grow angry. As a result of anger, the whole body trembles, and the skin changes colour: one with a fair complexion becomes reddish, one with a black complexion becomes violet. (The Bengali word for anger is “rága”: rańj + ghaiṋ = rágá. In Saḿskrta, rága means to colour something. In Oria it is also “rága”). This is the effect of anger on the human body. Anger is the same everywhere. It occurs when the nerve cells fail to control the nerve fibres.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Bad Habits Which Should Be Given Up


== Section: Important Teaching ==

When was first democracy

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The first written constitution was framed by the Licchavi Dynasty of Vaeshali (in northern Bihar) in ancient India over 2500 years ago. Prior to that, the words of the king were law and kings ruled according to the advice of their ministers. The first republican democracy was established by the Licchaviis. The Licchavi Republic comprised some portion of Muzzaffarpur, portions of Begusharai, Samastipur and Hajipur between the Gandaka and Kamala rivers, all in the present state of Bihar. It was the first democratic state and they had their own written constitution." (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 12, Requirements of an Ideal Constitution

== Section 3: Links ==

Labels: , ,

Monday, October 19, 2026

Ideal avadhuta & for all sadhakas + 5 more

Baba

Ideal avadhuta & for all sadhakas

Namaskar,

We should search and seek out avadhutas / avadhutikas according to this definition which Baba has given in His renowned discourse, "Kashi Avadhuta Sabha".
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/


Avadhutas should not do this

Sadguru Baba says, "Sincerity means they [avadhutas / avadhutikas] should be one in thinking, saying, and in action. There will be no difference in their thinking, saying, and action. There will be no hypocrisy. Their saying and action will be clear, concrete, and conclusive. In our day to day life, we meet some persons - those who are thinking one thing, saying another, and doing some other thing. The avadhutas should not do this thing. Their heart should be clean and simple. The simple heart is the only qualification of the sadhakas." (1)

In reading Baba's above teaching, we can easily understand that merely having the title of avadhuta and the suffix -ananda attached to the end of the name does not make one an avadhuta. Dress and name alone are not enough. Everybody and anybody can get those two things: dress and name.

In order to become a true avadhuta, sincerity is needed. Without that, one will never be a true avadhuta. Those who have the dress and name of an avadhuta but lack the requisite sincerity should still try and pursue this endeavour of becoming a true avadhuta. In fact, everyone should aspire to this ideal. The type of sincerity Baba describes above is the sign of an ideal sadhaka.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/


Perfect symmetry: thought, word, & deed

We should all seek out and find such persons who are true avadhutas. And we should aim for that ideal ourselves by achieving perfect symmetry between thought, word, and deed.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "There must not be any gap between your thinking and your actions. If there is any gap, that gap should be minimized step by step, and finally thought and action should coincide." (2)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In the final stage, that is, when one attains the stage of devatá, then what one thinks, one says; and what one says, one does. There is no difference amongst thinking, saying, and doing. And that is the best stage of human structure or human existence. You should all try to be like this, and I want the number of such persons, who have attained the stratum of devatá, to increase. And you have become workers, or wholetimers, just to increase the number of these devatás in human society." (3)

Way to attain supreme stance

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "One who is totally absorbed in ideation on the Supreme becomes one with the Supreme at the time of death. This is certainly true in the case of devotees. The duality between the one who serves and the entity served ceases to exist. Ultimately the one who serves, the entity who is served, and the action of serving become fused into one. If one’s goal is right, one is sure to attain the supreme stance. And one who attains the supreme stance will never make the mistake of differentiating between high and low, literate and illiterate, touchable and untouchable."

Shmasháne vá grhe, hirańye vá trńe,
Tanuje vá ripao, hutáshe vá jale.
Svakiiye vá pare samatvena buddhyá,
Viráje avadhúto dvitiiyo Maheshah.

[The sádhaka who views everything with equanimity, be it his home or the burial ground, gold or grass, his own children or his enemies, fire or water, his own property or another’s property, lives in the world as an avadhúta, as if the second manifestation of Shiva.] (4)

It is very clear that those avadhutas who do not follow the code of discipline are fake, and not at all up to the proper standard.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/

Namaskar,
in Him,
Tapeshvara

References
1. Kashi Avadhuta Sabha, May 1980
2. Yoga Psychology, The Cult of Spirituality – the Cult of Pinnacled Order
3. Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 1, From Animality to Divinity
4. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 9, The Devotee and the Lord


*        *        *

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

*        *        *

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Keeping Yourself distant
 
PS Intro:  Parama Purusa is most loving for the bhakta. Because Parama Purusa lives all the 24hrs with the sadhaka, not only in this life but all future lives as well. Parama Purusa lives with everyone but those who feel this realise this experience how their life is full of bliss. They never feel sorrow because Parama Purusa is with them all the time to help them always. Singing and chanting His name brings greater proximity and affection, and the bhakta wants more intimacy. This song flows in that way. 

"Tumi, esechile mor bakul vitáne, ná boliá gele kár ghare, shiharańe shońite dolá ese, bhuliá gele kár tare..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4320)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, You came to my alcove during that verdant spring season. That time the place was surrounded by innumerable bakul flowers which were in bloom. But why and to whose abode did You go away towards without telling me? With Your auspicious arrival, spiritual horripilation (goosebumps) arose throughout my entire existence. You vibrated the very pulsation of my being. Baba, by having You in such an intimate and close way, my life has become meaningful. It is Your krpa. Soon after that golden dawn, Your liila moved into a different phase. You went away, forgetting me, leaving me crying all alone. My Dearmost, where did You go and who were You with that time.

O’ Supreme Entity, ever since that occasion I have spent countless days and nights waiting - sitting by my balcony - threading heaps of flower garlands for You. But that was all in vain because You did not come. It is painful because now I don’t see Your attractive, charming smile; You are keeping Yourself distant. Now I am not seeing that radiant grin which I used to see on Your lips when You were with me.

O’ Parama Purusa Baba, in longing for You, ages have passed since You came near. Springtime has finished, and now summer has come. My entire garden of those sweet, fragrant bakul blossoms has dried up and withered away in this hot season. Today that same terrace - where I used to sit and make malas for You and wait - is full of spider webs. It is heartbreaking how You have gone so far away. My mind has completely withered away in the absence of Your blissful presence.

O’ my Prabhu, please shower Your causeless grace and appear in a very intimate and resplendent way…


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #4320:

[1] Arbor: A shady garden alcove with sides and a roof formed by trees or climbing plants trained over a wooden framework..

[2] Hot Season: In the absence of His presence, the sadhaka feels a dryness in his heart. Summer season - or hot season - has been used as a metaphor in this song to express that dryness in the bhakta’s heart, where one's spiritual feeling is lower. And this happens with each and every sadhaka. When one feels dry and out of their spiritual flow then that is the dry or summer season. In contrast, when one's flow of sadhana is good then that can be compared with springtime where everything is lush and verdant. In their dhya'na they feel greater proximity with Parama Purusa - that is why it is compared with springtime. But when one is experiencing the dryness of summer, that spiritual flow is not there. In that case, the best approach a bhakta can take is to sincerely request Baba to grace them in their meditation.

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Good deeds alone are binding

In the general society, there are so many people who do not like to do sadhana. They justify to themselves and to others that, “I am not harming anybody, and I am busy in social service - helping the poor. So I do not need anything more. By this way God will be gracious. And I will realise Parama Purusa.”

The central idea is they in a confused state think that by doing good deeds and social service, that is enough. And there is no need to follow 16 points / sadhana etc, to realise Parama Purusa.

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Some people say, “Keep on doing good deeds – that is sufficient.” No, that is not enough. Suppose some people perform good deeds, but they have no definite goal before them: this will not produce any good result, their effort will be futile. Suppose you want to move forward: you should also know which way to move, otherwise your entire movement will be meaningless. All your time, your hard effort, and your sincerity will go in vain. Hence it is not enough to simply say, “Keep on doing good deeds.” Even those good deeds should have a clear goal. Why should I do good deeds? I should have a clear idea in which direction to move while doing those good deeds.” (1)

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "It is incorrect to say that merely doing good deeds is enough: People must hold an object of ideation in their minds. And that supreme object of ideation is Parama Purusa. Only then if some good action is performed will it be successful. Now if one wants to do some good deed excluding Paramatma that will not be a good deed. This will be sheer selfishness on your part, and nothing good can come from it." (2)

Moreover, Guru’s teaching points out that if you do good deeds devoid of Cosmic ideation then you will be bound. And also your ego will mushroom and you will degenerate.

In human life there should be a goal. Doing anything without a goal is useless. And the goal should always be Parama Purusa the eternal Entity. So doing good deeds alone is not enough. One has to do sadhana and the goal should be Parama Purusa.

Only those works done with the motive of serving and pleasing Parama Purusa can be called good works. Failing that, it is just an act of selfishness. Thus every sadhaka must work thinking of Him - and for that sadhana is needed.

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, What Is the Way?
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, What Is the Way?


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Only acting in a drama

   Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "If the actors in that drama think: “I am merely playing a part,” “I am only acting” they will never be disturbed by undue pain or pleasure. Those who play the role of Sah jahan shout, jump or try to escape from prison. But the persons playing the part of Sájáhán know very well that they are only acting in a drama. They know that after having played their role they will go home and eat rice and curry. But on this universal stage, however, those people, those jiivas, who act in the drama, forget that they are mere actors, that their real home is elsewhere, that this universe is only a stage – a platform and that they will go home and eat rice and curry. While taking part in the drama they think that they are actually the characters of the drama – the real Sájáhán. And as a result they either suffer from too much pain or enjoy too much pleasure. Sometimes out of too much joy they lose their equilibrium – their common sense. In Bengali parlance it is said that when people are puffed up with pride they spurn the world. But why does this happen? It happens because the jiivas forget they are playing a role, acting in a drama. In a drama some play a tragic role – others a joyful role. If those who are sádhakas are constantly aware that they are merely playing a role as an actor, they will never be overcome by sorrow or overwhelmed with joy."
   "Before the creation of this universe, Parama Puruśa was in His Nityánanda stance – He was enjoying Himself. He was overwhelmed with His own ánanda. After the creation of the universe, He had His Nityánanda and also His Liilánanda. To play with lesser jiivas is His Liilánanda. Now the jiṋániis and the karmiis will declare – “Oh, what a terrible game, what a terrible liilánanda our Parama Puruśa is playing with us: He enjoys His liilánanda but we can hardly tolerate it any more. We have to earn a living and buy a house – there are so many problems to face in life. Yet He is playing His game of joy and sorrow with us.”" (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6, Nityánanda and Liilánanda


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Prout: city life and immorality

Prout philosophy states, “Today there are too many obstacles on the path of morality. Urban civilization is one of the chief reasons of moral degeneration because many people are compelled to live undesirably in small, congested places. This is inimical to morality in individual life. Solitary living for some time is essential for the cultivation and development of morality.”

“Where the population is very dense, milk and vegetables are in short supply, and these are indispensable for healthy survival. When the demand is more than the supply, adulteration goes unchecked. To meet the deficit in the supply of milk, people mix water with it. To meet the demand for diamonds, imitation diamonds are produced, because the demand is more than the supply. Cities become dens of corruption because of antisocial elements, but generally such things are not noticeable in villages.” (1)

There are many swindlers lurking in their midst

Prout philosophy states, “In villages, everybody knows everyone else. Everybody knows the livelihood of their neighbours. But even after twenty years of living in a city people seldom get acquainted with their neighbours. They don’t even know that there are many swindlers lurking in their midst.”

“However, the slogan, “Go back to the village” alone will not suffice. City life has a great attraction for people generally so they run to cities for their livelihood. To stop this trend intellectuals and others will have to look for their livelihood in villages. The supply of cheap electricity and the expansion of cottage industries in villages are of paramount necessity today. By cottage industries I do not mean outdated, primitive handicrafts. Cottage industries must be efficient, modern mechanized units.”

“From the economic viewpoint decentralization is an absolute necessity. With the exception of heavy industries and essential government offices, all industry should be shifted to the villages. To stop overcrowding in the cities this is the only feasible approach.”

“Villages are not congested, so antisocial people will not be able to hide themselves there. If they try, the police can easily detect them.” (2)

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 6, Dialectical Materialism and Democracy
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 6, Dialectical Materialism and Democracy


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Starting point of religion

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Behind the origin of a religion lies the inborn fear psychology of human beings. Human beings started religious practice to appease the different natural phenomena – the hills and mountains, the rivers and oceans, the forests, thunder and lightening, the morning and evening, and so on. Such religious practice was based on the instinct for self-preservation: the only intention being to propitiate the gods and goddesses of diverse moods. Some kind of imaginary faith worked in the back of people’s minds. Such psycho-sentiments arose after human beings came in contact with the different natural phenomena. The roots of most religions lie in the worship of a particular natural phenomenon. Some religions centered around the moon, some the sun, and others a stone image."

"The roots of most religions lie in the worship of a particular natural phenomenon. Some religions centered around the moon, some the sun, and others a stone image. Later on people created an improvised philosophy to support the worship of that physical phenomenon. They advanced the philosophical argument that it was possible to attain the unlimited by worshipping its limited form. They declared their temples, mosques and churches made of bricks as sacred places. A strong sentiment developed for the worship of different deities. So blind were their sentiments that they refused to listen to rationality. Take the case of cows: Hindus worship cows as something holy, apparently because they give us milk. But if cows are revered as mothers for giving us milk, shouldn’t buffaloes be given a similar status? Actually, buffaloes give more milk than cows. Unfortunately, the blind religious followers refuse to listed to logic as their religious sentiment for cows has taken root deep in their minds. People are fed these ideas since childhood, so later on it becomes impossible for them to discard them. Science students understand the reason for a lunar or solar eclipse. They know that the eclipse does not occur because the sun or moon has been devoured by the mythological demons Ráhu and Ketu (Umbra and Penumbra). Yet due to the deep rooted Saḿskaras in the mind, they rush to take a holy bath in the Ganges during the eclipse. This is the result of blind faith."

"When the wave of physical sentiment becomes stronger than the wave of logic, we call it blind faith or religious bigotry." (1)

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


Labels: , ,

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Growing threat: stampede + 4 more

Baba
Growing threat: stampede

Note: This letter is only for those who have reverence for Sadguru Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and try to follow His Ananda Marga ideology.

News Update: Sadly, “At least 19 people were killed [and at least 25 injured] on Saturday (17 Oct 2026) in a stampede during a Hindu religious event in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, officials said, the latest episode in a persistent public safety problem for India." (Courtesy of The New York Times)

Namaskar,

In the past, our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha was beyond any type of stampede mentality or situation; but, now a few of our AMPS exploitative priests have indoctrinated some into the holy land dogma. In result, these days our AMPS is severely prone to stampedes. It could easily happen. We have various so-called holy places; we have a mass of people; and, we have tight spaces. With an uncontrolled rush, a stampede could break out anytime.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/

After all, a so-called tiirtha site is just that - a small limited space. With growing interest, that space will garner greater and greater attention. At that point, that area is prone to stampedes. So a stampede in Tiljala or Jamalpur is an eventuality - i.e. it will happen. We should beware and stop the dogma now.

So-called tiirtha or holy land: bogus dogma

The "tiirtha" or “holy land” dogma is based upon a few fundamental premises:

Step A: Sincere Belief in the Deity: Everyone who subscribes to the "tiirtha" dogma truly believes in their heart in some type of Divine Entity. And they fully believe that by going to this so-called tiirtha / so-called holy land that they will be benefited and granted all sorts of worldly so-called boons. Otherwise they would not spend the money and time to embark on such an arduous journey. Thus the first step in participating in a so-called tiirtha is an earnest desire to please their so-called Deity whereby they themselves will be graced with some virtue in the form of material gain. But that is false.

After step “A” there are two basic approaches. A person generally falls in one of these two groups.

Step B: The follower has no idea about the true dharmic path and they feel in their heart that their cherished so-called tiirtha will really bring them:
#1: worldly possessions, and / or
#2: a place in heaven.
Such persons are earnest, but naive and ignorant, unfortunately. They are eager for mundane gain and relief from their worldly problems, and they view the so-called tiirtha as a means to achieve this.

Whether it be Varanasi, Puri, Mecca, Rome, Dwarka, Jerusalem, or wherever else people deem a particular patch of land to be so-called holy, simple and ignorant people will reach there at any cost. Yet that land is not actually holy.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/

This is all due to religious dogma and the belief that their dogma of “holy land” is very great and should be achieved at any expense; because by going they will get some materialistic so-called boon and / or their worldly problems will be solved. Such is the tragic mind-set that has befallen countless followers, including a few in our own Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha.
 

Conclusion: no “quick-fix”

Again we should pay heed to Baba’s warning and not turn Tiljala and Jamalpur into so-called tiirthas. That is only inviting trouble and tragedy, on multiple levels, including stampedes. It is our duty to educate the common people about this tiirtha dogma.

One must not run to various dogmatic holy land sites at Jamalpur or Tiljala in hopes of attaining virtue. There is no "quick-fix" approach like so-called tiirthas. Nor should one be lulled into this as a group, money-making venture. To exploit others or be exploited will not bring one any closer to the Divine Entity - rather one will incur negative samskaras.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/

The path to salvation is steadfast bhakti and dedication to the path of dharma. All should be made to understand that Parama Purusa lies within, and to receive His grace one must do sadhana.
 
Namaskar,
In Him,
Karmarata

~ In-depth study ~ 

Danger of dogmatic tiirthas

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Párvatii asks Shiva, “What is the best tiirtha?” Shiva says, támasáh janáh – “Those who are guided by the static principle, those who are guided by támasika propensities, move from one place to another in search of tiirtham….Such people move from one place to another in search of tiirtham. Átmatiirtham' na jánanti – “they do not know that the actual tiirtham lies within the átman”… katham' mokśa varáńane – “They can never attain salvation.” This was the reply of Shiva." (1)

Thus it is our duty to educate the common people about this tiirtha dogma and wholly understand that Parama Purusa exists within - in the inner recesses of their mind.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/

Historical evidence of dogmatic religious stampedes

  • April 30, 2021: A stampede at a religious festival attended by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews in northern Israel killed at least 44 people and injured about 150 early Friday, medical officials said. It was one of the country’s deadliest civilian disasters.
  • September 24, 2015: At least 2,262 Muslim pilgrims were killed in Mina, Saudi Arabia in an overcrowding incident during the Hajj pilgrimage. A further 934 were injured. The overall number of pilgrims is around 2 million according to the Saudi authorities, which is far less than the number of pilgrims in previous years (Haj / Pilgrim quotas of all countries were reduced due to ongoing construction work at the main Masjid Al-Haraam). (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
  • August 3, 2008: At least 162 people were killed and 47 injured in a stampede at the Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh in mountainous northern India after a rain shelter collapsed, which worshipers mistakenly took to be a landslide. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6, The Cosmic Father Has a Special Responsibility


*        *        *

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

*        *        *

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Shining & glittering moon

Note: Only those who sincerely practice the higher lessons of sahaja yoga meditation can understand this song in the depths of their heart.

"Bha'lobesechi a'mi toma'y, jar'ata'r yato a'hva'n..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4628)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, I love You. No matter how alluring the worldly attractions and attachments may be, or how much they call out and try to pull me, in my heart by Your blessing, I know that this is not Your divine attraction. These worldly allurements are not for me. I love only You. Baba, You made me understand that these fleeting temptations will not bring me under Your divine shelter.

Baba, whatever flowers are blossoming today, tomorrow they will wither away. The mala which was smiling in vibrant colours will ultimately become one with the dust. This is how this changing, panoramic universe unfolds; this is the way this transitory world works. It is Your divine liila. Nothing in this world is permanent. You have made me understand this spiritual truth.

Parama Purusa, when the dark night ends then the shining and glittering moon sadly fades and becomes faint. It loses its charm. Baba, in the most loving and beautiful manner, in the end everything gets its place at Your lotus feet. That is the final stance of this grand creation.

Parama Purusa, You have made me understand that all these worldly attractions do not lead unto You. You have given me samvit and awakened me to the fact that these tantalizing glitterances are not meaningful. Baba, all this is Your unfathomable divine grace...


Note for Prabhat Samgiita #4628:

[1] Samvit: "Samvit means spiritual consciousness, spiritual awakening. A man engaged in bad things all of a sudden feels that “No, I shouldn’t do all these things. No, I should be a good man henceforward.” Such an idea all of a sudden comes in his mind. And this thing, this change of mental tendency, is brought about by samvit shakti of Vidyámáyá. Do you follow? This is what is called samvit shakti. “No, henceforward I must be a good man. No, henceforward I must be a spiritualist. I must not encourage any depraving idea.” Samvit shakti." (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 33, Brahma Cakra


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Guarantees of world constitution

Prout philosophy states, “The formation of a World Government will require a world constitution. A charter of principles or bill of rights should be included in such a constitution and encompass at least the following four areas. First, complete security should be guaranteed to all the plants and animals on the planet. Secondly, each country must guarantee purchasing power to all its citizens. Thirdly, the constitution should guarantee four fundamental rights – spiritual practice or Dharma; cultural legacy; education; and indigenous linguistic expression. Fourthly, if the practice of any of these rights conflicts with cardinal human values then that practice should be immediately curtailed. That is, cardinal human values must take precedence over all other rights. All the constitutions of the world suffer from numerous defects. The above points may be adopted by the framers of different constitutions to overcome these defects.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 12, Requirements of an Ideal Constitution


== Section: Important Teaching ==

How maya disturbs you

Ananda Marga ideology says, "It is a fact that the force of Avidyá disturbs a spiritualist more than it disturbs an ordinary person. Various situations arise in life such as material difficulties, family unrest, abundant wealth, tremendous reputation, acute financial distress, or extreme humiliation. Sádhakas will have to bravely confront these mundane situations....They must never think in terms of retreat – it would be fatal, for the Avidyá force would stab them as soon as their backs were turned. In all circumstances one must continue the process of sádhaná to gradually enhance one's latent psychic and spiritual power.” (1)

Note: In this world, if you do bad things, then vidya maya will come and try and disturb you. If a new thief tries to commit a robbery, the vidya create fear in your mind that you will be arrested and sentenced to jail. And if you do good things, then avidya maya will come and disturb you more fiercely. If you do sadhana then avidya maya will become furious and attack you in one or more of the below mentioned ways:
  • material difficulties
  • family unrest
  • abundant wealth
  • tremendous reputation
  • acute financial distress
  • extreme humiliation
The work of avidya is not limited to the above listed points. There are numerous ways in which it can attack you. Avidya maya wants that you should give up your sadhana. That is why we see that in the aforesaid situation, 99% margiis run from the field of battle and avidya maya stabs them in the back, i.e. they leave their sadhana. Verily they are defeated by avidya maya. 

So the only way is to fight back. If a sadhaka gets a lot of money or prestige, or undergoes acute financial distress, then they should be vigilant and pointedly understand that this is the trap of avidya maya. And they should be more strict in Sixteen Points. But we see before our very eyes that so many sadhakas after facing the above situations become pseudo-margiis or leave the path of Ananda Marga entirely. If you watch carefully, you will see that various people get the Sadguru and the path of tantra only to run away due to material difficulties, family unrest, abundant wealth, tremendous reputation, acute financial distress, or extreme humiliation, as well as other related reasons. 

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 8, The Supreme Question – 1


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Democracy: this chicanery happening now

   Prout philosophy states, “The fact that voters without political consciousness weaken the governmental machinery cannot be denied. In the interests of the general public, it is desirable that uneducated and less-educated people do not have the right to vote.”
   “Democracy is a mockery in a country of uneducated people. In such a country cunning, fraudulent persons very easily secure or purchase the votes of illiterate people. Moreover, the general public in such a country is easily misled by the propagation of casteism or communalism.” 
   “The success of democracy depends upon educated, sensible voters. Hence, in a democratic country, the spread of education is of the highest priority. For the convenience of the general public, the educational system must be free of cost. No overbearing government pressure should be exerted on the educational system, otherwise the party in power will continue to propagate its ideas through the medium of education.” (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #33


== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

तुम इस पूरे विश्व में सभी स्थान पर हो। फिर भी
मैं बड़ी बेचैनी से तुम्हें बाहर खोजता हॅूं।

प्रभात संगीत 0281 विश्वातीत विश्वग तुमि, ..  केनो खुन्जे .. ..

भावार्थ

हे परमपुरुष ! तुम इस पूरे विश्व में सभी स्थान पर हो। फिर भी मैं बड़ी बेचैनी से तुम्हें बाहर खोजता हॅूं। मैं तुम्हारी इस लीला को नहीं जान पाता। तुम्हारी अलौकिक उपस्थिति सभी जगह है यह जानते हुए भी मैं तुम्हें बाहर के प्रत्येक स्थान और कौने कौने में खोजता हॅूं। मैं तुम्हें पाने के लिये रोता हॅूं, पुकारता हॅूं। तुम्हारी कृपा से आकाश ,वायु , पानी , और अग्नि और प्रत्येक अस्तित्व में तुम्हारा आध्यात्मिक कम्पन  भरा हुआ है।

हे बाबा ! तुम सभी के प्रेरणा स्रोत हो।  इस पूरी संरचना की सुन्दरता और महिमा तुम्हारी कृपा से ही है। तुम्हारी दिव्य लीला के बारे में सोचकर मैं तुम्हारे प्रेम में डूब जाता हॅूं। तुम्हारी कृपा से मैं अनोखी  सी  बेसुधी का अनुभव करता हॅूं। जब मैं तुम्हारी विराटता और महानता पर चिन्तन करता हॅूं तो मैं अपने आप को भूल जाता हॅूं।

हे परमपुरुष ! तुम प्रत्येक समय, हर पल प्रत्येक व्यक्ति  के हृदय के गहरे कोने में जागते रहते हो। हे बाबा ! तुम्हारी कृपा से अब, मैंने यह जान लिया है कि तुम्हें बाहर तलाशने में, मैंने बहुत समय नष्ट कर डाला है। इस प्रकार मेरा अधिकांश  समय व्यर्थ ही चला गया। तुम कैसी दिव्य लीला करते हो ! मेरी इस जानकारी के बावजूद भी , कि तुम सभी जगह पाये जाते हो मैं तुम्हें व्यर्थ ही बाहर ही तलाशता रहा। परन्तु जब मैं भीतर देखता हूँ  और अपने भीतर ही खोजता हॅूं तो मैं अनुभव करता हॅूं कि तुम तो सदा ही मेरे मन में बैठे मुस्कुराते रहते हो। 

== Section 4: Links ==


Labels: ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

SUBJECTS TOPICS