Style of each Mahasambhuti + 3 more

Baba

Style of each Mahasambhuti 

Namaskar,

Parama Purusa is one, and from time to time He comes to guide humanity when society loses its way - i.e. when people become degraded and demonic forces get the upper hand and exploit the masses. In that case, not even pious people can solve the problem. So Parama Purusa takes advent as Mahasambhuti.

On this planet, the first Mahasambhuti was Lord Shiva, and then that same Parama Purusa came as Mahasambhuti in the form of Lord Krsna. And then again after 3500 years in the 20th century the third Mahasambhuti came on this earth as Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji. In this letter, we are going to discuss how Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna established dharma, and how Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti has also established dharma - which will be visible to the common people soon.
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Yadá yadá hi dharmasya glánirbhavati Bhárata;
Cábhyutthánam adharmasya tadátmánaḿ srjámyaham.

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Whenever dharma declines, whenever people feel helpless, at that stage it becomes imperative for Táraka Brahma to come to the world with the help of the five fundamental factors, to inspire the depressed people, to encourage them to move forward, to make them realize that they are not forlorn or helpless, that Parama Puruśa or Táraka Brahma is always with them and will continue to help them.” (1)

Lord Shiva’s action, Lord Krsna’s presence, & Baba’s wish

During Lord Shiva's historic advent, Sadashiva fought directly with the demons. He was physically fighting side by side with His bhaktas against any and all negative forces. At that time, His bhaktas were primitive in their understanding so they needed Lord Shiva's direct involvement and guidance. They were not going to be able to understand or follow anything other than the Lord's direct physical involvement to save them from the hands of the wicked people. So Lord Shiva helped them using His physical force, such as His rope and trident, and of course His psychic force as well.

During Lord Krsna's time the situation was different. He did not need to engage in physical combat in the Mahabharata. That is why He gave His word that He will not physically fight for either side - neither the Kauravas nor the Pandavas. Instead, Lord Krsna became the charioteer of Arjuna and psychically guided everything.

In actuality then, the Mahabharata victory was Lord Krsna's blessing. It was not the magic or ferociousness of Arjuna's bow and arrow. Otherwise after the Mahabharata war, how is it that Arjuna was defeated by those simple village folk, 'Bhiil' people. That is why it is understood that the victory of the Mahabharata came by Lord Krsna's mere presence. That alone was enough to grant victory.
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This present era: His grace alone is enough

This time Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji has His own unique approach. He wants to teach His disciples that while in His Mahasambhuti form He fully established dharma. He created the vibration, and over time the results will manifest in the physical plane. We have seen this, are seeing this, and will see this more in the future. 

Long back in the Mahabharata era, the society was comparatively of a lower standard than today. That is why in the Mahabharata, Mahasambhuti Krsna was present during the battle - to encourage and guide the people. But now, because the overall standard of society is higher, Baba is teaching His bhaktas in a different manner.

Remember, when Arjuna was confused, then Lord Krsna removed all dilemmas from his mind. Lord Krsna showed Arjuna His vishvarupa (universal form). And Arjuna realised that even before the Mahabharata war, all the warriors had been killed. It was all done already in the mental sphere; that was Lord Krsna's will. So what Lord Krsna thought in His mind about the victory of dharma took shape on the physical plane in a few days. After taking physical expression, everyone saw that dharma was established. But in the true sense dharma was established as soon as Lord Krsna conceived the thought before the Mahabharata war.
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We all know that the Lord comes here on this earth as Mahasambhuti to establish dharma. And establishing dharma does not mean physically fighting with a bow and arrow against demons. Lord Krsna established dharma by virtue of His wish. But human beings could only see after the Mahabharata how dharma was already established, but they needed Lord Krsna's presence to guide them.

Slowly, slowly we will witness this with our own eyes

Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji has established dharma by His mere wish. We will see in the near future how it continues to unfold and take shape. Parama Purusa can change the entire psyche of humanity in a flash, but that would be unnatural. With His wish, Baba has established dharma. Slowly, slowly we will witness this with our own eyes in this physical world. We have seen this, are seeing this, and will see this more in the future.

Mahasambhuti Baba has come and created the vibration. And in time, that vibration takes form in the physical sphere. Verily, we see how in this transitional period so many new and monumental changes are taking place. Very quickly society is being transformed. From 1955 to today, there has been a huge shift in the human psyche, and countless revolutionary changes have occurred. We have seen this, are seeing this, and will see this more in the future.

Baba has come and given the path in the form of Ananda Marga ideology. By this way, everyone has been given the ingredients for how to conduct themselves in day to day life and progress fighting against exploitation.
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After getting everything set and done, He withdrew His Mahasambuti form and remains eternally with us as Taraka Brahma. Over time we have seen and continue to see the results manifest physically. All along He is still living in each and everyone's heart and mind eternally as Taraka Brahma.

Conclusion

The whole idea being that Baba fulfilled His samkalpa while in His Mahasambhuti form, and for that reason dharma is established. The vibration was created, and step by step over time that is taking shape in the material world. We have seen this, we are seeing this, and we will see this more in the future.

Namaskar,
Sastaunga Pranam to Baba,
Satyadeva

The liila of Mahasambhuti: Each and every advent of Mahasambhuti has His own style of functioning and completing His samkalpa.

The transitional period, His advent to establish dharma

What Baba has promised, He always fulfills.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Such a figure or “Mahásambhúti”, infuses dynamism in the social body and accelerates the speed of movement. All the virtuous people in the world respond to his call and rally around him. He creates a polarization in the society: the virtuous versus the wicked. In the clash between the two groups, the virtuous people emerge victorious by dint of their special efforts coupled with the grace of that great personality. His advent itself signifies victory in the war. The mark of victory is sure to be imprinted on the forehead of the virtuous. The brave companions of this Mahásambhúti accompany him from age to age preferring to work with Him than attain their own liberation. They may or may not have great ambitions, they may or may not suffer from superiority or inferiority complexes, but there is no evil element in this world that can defeat these blessed people. Rather, in the last phase of the conflict, the evil forces are bound to accept total defeat. Therefore, to those of you marching forward on the path of virtue, the path of dharma, I say, “Keep marching on safely and without concern.”" (2)


Blessing by varabhaya & janusparsha mudra

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "No one need harbour any doubt that Parama Purus'a exists to promote the well-being of all created beings. If He was not concerned about the welfare of the living unit beings, He would have remained in His unqualified stance forever and would not have manifested Himself as Ta'raka Brahma or Sagun'a Brahma. But He did manifest Himself in this way and has just shown His intention of promoting the well-being of humanity. That is why He has given the assurance:"

"Paritra'n'a'ya ..."

"Now what is the necessity for His repeated advent into this world? To ensure human welfare." (3)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Utilizing the vibrations created for eternal time by Shrii Shrii A'nandamurtiji through janusparsha and varabhaya mudras, take yourself and the entire universe ahead along the path of all-round welfare. Omn Shanti." (4)


Analogy of banyan tree

If you show someone a tiny seed - i.e. the size of the tip of a needle - and tell them one day it will become a great big banyan tree, then many people will not believe it. They will wonder how it is so. Yet that banyan seed contains within it the potential to grow to that size. Similarly, Baba has showered His grace and due to that dharma is already established - we are seeing this and will see it soon more fully. But if you tell an ordinary person they may stand there in disbelief. However, any sadhaka will easily realise this.
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And that is verily what we see unfolding today. In the general society, every day, there are more and more practices and trends that reflect Ananda Marga ideals. All sorts of various ideas which Baba has given are getting established. This shows that it takes time to manifest on the physical plane. He has fulfilled His vow of establishing dharma, and soon it will be visible for all to see - even to the crude eyes.

Note: About the banyan tree

For those not aware, the banyan tree is one of the biggest trees on the planet - not in terms of height, but in terms of how much space it consumes. The branches grow out laterally and then back down into the earth. In this way the banyan tree spreads across the land. Just a little seed manifests into this enormous tree. That is the potentiality of the banyan seed. So we are to fulfill our roles with the energy He has given, and watch dharma take physical manifestation.
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Baba has given the path as well as the inspiration, stamina, and dynamism, and when He has showered His grace in His Mahasambuti form, then everything is complete.

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, A Devotee's Object of Ideation
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 7, The Transitional Period
3. Prout in a Nutshell - 11, The Physical, Psychic & Spiritual Strata
4. Caryacarya - 1, 'Concluding Words'

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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 ==

Huge gap: relative vs absolute knowledge

   Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Common people usually live their lives according to absolute knowledge and become noble and great. That is why we see people like Kabir and Ramakrishna, who even without formal schooling, were highly regarded by tens of thousands of people. In fact, it is doubtful whether learned scholars could bring about even a small fraction of the spiritual progress these great people brought to society…”
   “Social progress is achieved to some extent through relative knowledge, but here also there is a great possibility of conflict between relative knowledge and absolute knowledge. Relative knowledge often encourages divisive ideas and the propagation of narrow sentiments such as casteism, nationalism, communalism, provincialism, etc., by extolling the greatness of caste, community, creed, colour, etc. It often tends to suppress other castes, communities, creeds, etc., or wants to annihilate them completely. On the other hand, absolute knowledge teaches human beings that the Dharma of all humans is one and the same. The Supreme Entity is the Universal Father. All the human beings of the world are brothers and sisters. All are equal – no one is low, no one is high.” (1)

Reference
1. Tattva Kaomudii - 2, Prápta Vákya and Ápta Vákya

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Heinous ways of religion

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "To stifle the progress of humanity, the followers of these religions play on human sentiments and other weaknesses. They want to perpetuate the hold of the vested interests by infusing an inferiority complex into the human mind. While preaching their religious ideas, some claim that the social, economic and political systems were direct creations of God and hence destined to be observed in all ages and all times with equal veneration. They pronounce that those who refuse to follow this divine decree will be doomed to burn in the scorching heat of God’s wrath, or dammed to suffer eternal hell-fire. To deny people the scope of verifying the rationality of different scriptures they declare that such-and-such scriptures are infallible and so nobody has the right to question their veracity. If the philosophical texts contradict the scriptures, then their propounders will be declared as atheists." (1)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Through nityánitya viveka, human beings become aware of the fleeting nature of transient objects. They observe that with change in time, place and person, corresponding changes occur in social, political, economic, and all other spheres of life take to which they have to adapt themselves. Those who are reluctant to adapt themselves to the changed circumstances are doomed to destruction. A religion or an “ism” is created in a certain age which itself is a product of the three factors of time, place and person. However, the religion does not recognize the necessity of adjustment with the change in social life. It refuses to realize that the old rules and regulations of the previous age are now only mere historical records, having lost their relevance in the present dynamic society." (2)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "So it is seen that in the absence of nityánitya viveka the propounders of religion want to thwart the intellectual progress of human society at large. They knowingly refuse to understand that any observation regarding the spatial, temporal and personal factors, from whatever person it might come, is bound to lose its relevance in a transformed situation." (3)

References
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, The Five Kinds of Conscience (Viveka)
2. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, The Five Kinds of Conscience (Viveka)
3. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, The Five Kinds of Conscience (Viveka)

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Delineation of forgiveness

This following teaching has two main parts:
(a) If someone harms you in personal life and their behaviour is rectified and they feel repentant then you should forgive them - highlighted in green.
(b) If some wrongdoer harms the society then you should force them to rectify themselves - highlighted in yellow.

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, “The faults of others should be excused as far as possible. If you find that the conduct of an individual is antisocial, you should try to reform his or her nature by resorting to whatever severe measures may be necessary. Remember, he or she is not your enemy, but his / her conduct is the enemy of your society.” (1)

Note: In His various teachings, Baba says that it is bad to prematurely forgive someone, i.e. if the wrongdoer’s conduct has not changed. However, if the person is repentant and they have truly transformed themselves then, in our personal life, it is incumbent upon us to forgive them. And that forgiveness should be done in the proper spirit. 

In the world, there are two types of forgiveness. One is real and one is pseudo. For instance, suppose there are two teenagers, Rob and John, and they get into an argument. Ultimately, Rob beats John and the police arrest Rob. For this crime, Rob felt repentant and his personality changed. Seeing this transformation, John said, “I forgive you for beating me.” But if John is just offering forgiveness to ease the hatred and pain in his own mind then that is just pseudo-forgiveness. Forgiveness is not done merely for one’s own comfort and relief. When forgiving anyone, one must have a genuine feeling for the next person’s welfare.

Reference
1. Caryacarya - 2, Society, point #19

== Section 2: Links ==

Postings to Read

How to prevent a bad marriage

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/06/way-to-bring-tragedy-2-more.html

Story: how sadhana cured

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/09/story-sick-became-healthy-due-to.html

Experiencing His divine vibration

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-memories-with-baba.html

Key point of pracara work

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2022/05/opposing-good-work.html

Not punitive but corrective

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/humans-cannot-punish-anyone-4-more.html

Yogic science of breathing + 3 more

Baba

Yogic science of breathing

Namaskar,

In Ananda Marga, all are aware that proper breath control and the correct use of the nostrils plays a vital role in our physical well-being, mental health, and spiritual growth. From proper digestion to the sublime aspect of our spiritual practices, the science of svara shastra (breath control / science of breathing) has a significant effect. And this letter explores more on this important topic.
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Nostrils: right, left, & both

In the general society, little is said about the science of svara shastra (i.e. science of breathing). Common people just go on with their days unaware about the flow of the air in their body. But every Ananda Margii knows that Sadguru Baba places much importance on right breathing, and He gives particular instruction as to what types of actions correspond with each of the nostrils.

In quick review, as a basic rule, when the body is engaged in physical works - such as running, walking, etc - then the right nostril should be the dominant nostril. That means the air should be flowing primarily through the right nostril.

Included within this category is the process of eating. Food should also be taken when the air is flowing freely and predominantly through the right nostril. And for proper digestion half-an-hour prior to taking food, during the meal itself, and for the first hour after eating, the right nostril should be dominant and managing most of the airflow into and out of the body. Only in this way will the body be able to digest the food properly. On the whole, all physical works (moderate to hard) are done using the right nostril.

In contrast, during more psychic or mental types of activities like studying, reading, memorizing, doing svadhyaya, and sadhana (dharana, dhyana, pratyahara, Guru puja) etc, the left nostril should be dominant. That means the air should be flowing primarily through the left nostril during these engagements. Included in this is the drinking of fluids. During that time also, i.e. while drinking, the left nostril should be controlling most or all of the air flow.
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And when left or both the nostrils are open this is very  good for sadhana. Yet there is no breathing rule for second lesson and half-meditation.

For very healthy people who have no stomach issues, most of the time this switching over of the nostrils happens quite naturally - that is to say the body does this automatically. Even then it is extremely important for sadhakas to be aware about this process because due to stomach disorders, a change in routine, or for any reason, it can happen that the correct nostril is not dominant. In which case, one will have to switch the nostrils otherwise that will only invite more problems. Here is a quick look at the inner science of the functioning of the nostrils.

The science deep within

In the human body, there are three nadiis or subtle nerve channels: (a) Ida, (b) Piungala, and (c) Susumna. And these three nadiis run from the muladhara cakra to the ajina cakra. And where they all cross is known as the cakra.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The cakras are situated at the intersecting point of ida, sus'umna' and piungala." (1)

These nadiis are deeply linked with the inner functioning of the body, the human psyche, and with our spiritual lives. And, in addition, each nadii is intrinsically related with a particular type of breath control. For example when ida nadii is dominant or active then the breath flows through the left nostril; when the piungala is active then the air is flowing primarily through the right nostril; when the susumna is active, then both nostrils are open.
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When one nadii is dominating then that corresponding nostril is open. So the whole inner science of breath control is based on the dominance of the nadiis - when one or another or both have an active role. Accordingly - depending on the nadii - that type of work or activity can be done.

Nostrils: what to do when - food & sadhana study

Here then are some of Baba's important guidelines about what can be done:

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Take solid food when the right nostril (Piungala Na'd'ii) is predominant." (2)

So the right nostril is used for taking solid food and doing physical work.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "When your left nostril (Ida' Na'd'ii) is active you should take liquid food." (3)

The left nostril is used when drinking and for doing mental work.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "When your Id'a' Na'd'ii is working predominantly, you should utilize the time for your sadhana." (4)

And sadhana is to be done when the ida nadii alone is open or when it is functioning in cooperation with the right nostril. In that manner, Baba specifically guides us that our actions must correspond with the dominance of a particular nadii.
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Dominant nadii: awareness needed

So our awareness about all this is highly needed and useful in our practical lives. Because the entire theory svara shastra is one grand science and not just some dream or menagerie. When our left nostril is dominating then our thinking will be optimal. And when the right nostril is open then digestion will be proper and our body will be ready to do work. And when the left nostril or both nostrils are open then that is especially advantageous for sadhana.

But if due to a change in routine, sickness, or for whatever reason, if the proper nadii is not dominating for the appropriate activity, then that will create serious problems. If the right nostril is not open while eating food then it is sure that digestion will not be proper. And that will invite diseases like acidity, indigestion (dyspepsia) etc. And when reading or reflecting, if the left nostril is not dominating, then one's whole thinking pattern and mental processes will be sporadic and imbalanced etc.

Our awareness of breath control and which nostril is open is very important to know about. Because if ever the wrong nostril is dominating and one realises it, then that person can do something to switch over to the dominance of the other nostril. And thus affect positive change in the life - either physically, psychically, or spiritually.
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Which position is best for sleeping

In brief it is always best to sleep on the left side because in general sleep slows down the digestion process, in which case it is important to keep the right nostril open by lying down on the left side. Doing so will help with digestion. Even our sleep cycle is linked with the system of nadiis. To continue, a bad position for sleeping is is to lie flat on one's back. Even worse is to sleep lying on the right side. The absolute worst position for sleeping is sleeping on the stomach; that should be completely avoided - it is unhealthy. All this was told by Baba in various reporting sessions. But in particular one time He told all these points concerning sleep when publicly correcting the way one Wt was sleeping.

With regards to the science of svara shastra (i.e. science of breathing), sleeping on the left side is most helpful as it opens the right nostril for better digestion.
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Conclusion

Overall, being familiar with the science of svara shastra (i.e. science of breathing) and following Baba's special guidelines in this regard will lead to the all-round development in all the spheres of life. Because this science of breath control has a deep seeded effect and is one essential factor happening in each and every moment of our lives. So although this science is basically ignored by the common society, in the life of a sadhaka it is extremely important and meaningful.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Aantara’tma’

~ In-depth study ~

Here is a summary of Baba's guidelines on svsharshastra (i.e. science of breath control). The below points have been organised according to the nature of human activity and engagement.

- Overall approach - influences people in various ways

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Moreover, the process of breathing, depending upon whether the breath is flowing through the right nostril or the left nostril or both nostrils, influences people in various ways. It was Shiva who determined what kind of activity should be performed, depending on which nostril the breath was flowing through, and depending on whether the id́á or piungalá or suśumná channel was active. He set down specific rules and regulations as to when one should undertake physical, psychic or spiritual activities. He further instructed when and in what circumstances one should do ásanas, práńáyáma, dhárańá, dhyána, etc. This science, which Shiva invented and developed, was known as svara shástra or svarodaya [science of breath control]. Prior to Him, the world was not aware of this science. Shiva also gave clear instructions how this science could be applied by people in the practical field of action. In fact, this svara shástra did help the people later to solve many problems in their mundane as well as spiritual lives." (5)


- Sadhana is to be done

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "When your Id'a' Na'd'ii is working predominantly, you should utilize the time for your sadhana." (6)

And sadhana is to be done when the ida nadii alone is open or when it is functioning in cooperation with the right nostril.
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- Physical exercise - lifting a very heavy load

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "When doing a heavy job while breathing normally, a person might have serious difficulties - perhaps one's limbs might be broken - but in a state of baddha kumbhaka or purna kumbhaka (with the lungs full), one can easily do the same work. While doing some over-strenuous activity in a state of shunya kumbhaka (with the lungs empty) one might even die." (7)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Suppose you are climbing to a high place or lifting a very heavy load. If you do not follow the system of breathing while lifting the load, your hands may become painful or your bones dislocated. If you do the same work in a state of shunya kumbhaka (lungs empty), you will have great difficulty - you may even collapse. If on the contrary, you perform any strenuous activity in purna kumbhaka, taking a deep breath, you can easily do it. All this comes within the scope of that svaravijinana." (8)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "You might have read in the Ramayana that Hanuman, by taking a deep breath, made his body swell and lifted a whole mountain. Although it is a mythological story, it refers to the science of svaravijinana." (9)

- Food: breathe mainly through the right nostril

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Take solid food when the right nostril (Piungala Na'd'ii) is predominant." (10)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "When your left nostril (Ida' Na'd'ii) is active you should take liquid food." (11)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "It is good to take food when the main flow of breath is through the right nostril. Even after food, it is good if the flow of breath mainly through the right nostril continues for some time. Because that is the time when the digestive glands start secreting a sufficient quantity of fluids to help digestion." (12)

Ananda Marga Yogic Treatments says, "During mealtime and for an hour thereafter the breath should be flowing through the right nostril." (13)

Ananda Marga Yogic Treatments says, "It is desirable to take food or to defecate when the main flow of breath is through the right nostril. Even after food, it is desirable if the flow of breath mainly through the right nostril continues for some time. Because that is the time when the digestive glands start secreting a sufficient quantity of fluids to help digestion." (14)

- Helpful on fasting days

Svara shastra - the science of breathing and breath control - is helpful on fasting days also. Those intimidated by fasting can resolve their problem by doing this. Start your fasting day, and when the feeling of hunger arises then lie down on your right side. That will make the left nostril dominant and the feeling of hunger will dissipate. And if the feeling of hunger arises again then again lie down on the right side. By this way, one can control the urge to eat and have a successful fasting day.
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- Treatment: flowing through the patient’s right nostril

Ananda Marga Yogic Treatments says, "As with dyspepsia, during mealtime and for an hour thereafter breath should be flowing through the patient's right nostril. At the time of severe colic pain, the dominant flow of breath should be changed from the nostril through which it was flowing at the time the pain started to the other nostril. Allowing the bile to accumulate by not taking something when one is hungry should never be permitted, because in that event the undigested bile itself will become the cause of acidity." (15)

- Asanas: left nostril or both nostrils

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Practise Asanas only while breath is flowing through the left nostril or both nostrils; do not practise asanas when the breath flows only through the right nostril." (16)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "There is no restriction of nostrils for the following asanas: Padmasana (lotus posture), Siddhasana (Siddha posture), Ardhasiddhasana (half Siddha posture), Bhojanasana ('cross-legged sitting posture'), Viirasana (Viira posture), Diirgha Pranama (long bowing posture), Yogasana (Yoga posture) and Bhujaungasana (snake posture)." (17)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "For all those asanas where there is no restriction of nostrils, there is no restriction on food either." (18)

More about svarashastra

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "[Sadashiva] also invented sha'stras; that is, He found the link between the exhalation and inhalation of breath...This is called svarashastra." (19)

This entire science of svarashastra is highly significant and occurs deep within the subtle processes of the body. All this occurs within the internal workings of the human structure. Rather it all happens automatically-- deep within all this is going on.

Because when the body is in a state of balance and health then automatically the proper nostril will be working according to the type of activity one is involved in. If anyone is not accustomed to or less aware about this, then at any given time they can test which nostril is working by placing their finger(s) just below the two nostrils while exhaling. Then one can feel the air flow and it becomes quite evident which nostril is dominating.

So again, this all happens quite naturally when the body is healthy.
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The purpose of this letter is to bring awareness to times when the body is not functioning properly and empower one with the ability to make the body healthy and balanced by changing the dominant nostril. This is one very helpful and practical technique.

And this applies not just to physical health but psycho-spiritual well-being also. For instance, if sadhana is not pointed and the mind is running hither and thither, then check to see if the left nostril is dominant. If not, then make it dominant by lying on the right side for a few minutes. Once the left nostril becomes dominant, return to your sadhana and certainly you will experience a shift in the quality of your meditation.

For better sadhana it is ideal for both nostrils to be of equal flow. But that is extremely rare and it is difficult to create this artificially. So the next best scenario is to have the left nostril dominant - and that will help in sadhana.

So this is quite practical on many fronts.

References
1. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Plexi and Microvita
2. Caryacarya - 2, Social Norms, Point #35
3. Caryacarya - 2, Social Norms, Point #35
4. Caryacarya - 2, Social Norms, Point #36
5. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, 95 Edn, p. 25-6
6. Caryacarya - 2, Social Norms, Point #36
7. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva – the Focal Point of Everything (Discourse 3)
8. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva – the Focal Point of Everything (Discourse 3)
9. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva – the Focal Point of Everything (Discourse 3)
10. Caryacarya - 2, Social Norms, Point #35
11. Caryacarya - 2, Social Norms, Point #35
12. Caryacarya - 3, Procedure for Eating
13. Yogic Treatment, Acidity
14. Yogic Treatment - Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
15. Yogic Treatments, Acidity
16. Caryacarya Part III, chapter 8, pt #6
17. Caryacarya Part III, chapter 8, pt #19
18. Caryacarya Part III, chapter 8, pt #20
19. Song Dance And Instrumental Music

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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 ==

His call of supreme love

Prabhat Samgiita Intro: This song expresses the intimate link between the bhakta and God. If anyone is doing sadhana and they do not have any relation with Parama Purusa it means their sadhana is very low. There are various relations. And having some sort of relation is called mysticism. 

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Mysticism is the never-ending endeavour to find out the link between the finite and the infinite.” (1)

Why is it never-ending? Those who are not bhaktas do not have any relation with the Supreme. Then when one first develops a relation with Him it is distant. When the relationship matures then it becomes intimate. So the relation is always changing, ever-evolving. It culminates only when one loses their “I-feeling” and merges in Parama Purusa. 

Note: Only those sadhakas who have a deep feeling of bhakti in their heart can understand this song in the depths of their core.

"Ke go, gán geye jáy shonáte ámáy, ei aveláy…” (Prabhat Samgiita #1048)

Purport: 

O’ who is that Charming Entity who goes on singing for me in this midnight, untimely hour - tantrika hours. Who is that who goes on playing the flute for me, making that sweet, melodic, heart-touching music filled with the deep pain of yearning. It looks like He is someone whom I have seen. His call is filled with supreme love and affection. His flute pulls my heart towards the spiritual realm. When I hear His music I lose myself in bliss. My mind does not remain still; it rushes towards Him. What a liila of His. 

From some distant land He is calling me in this late hour. Due to prema for me, He forgot about the time and could not consider what others will think by hearing this heart-wrenching melody in these very late hours. I could not pay heed to His call so with His desperate feelings and broken heart, He is conveying His immense kindness towards me. What a painful sound emanates from His flute. Who is that Charming Entity who goes on singing for me at this odd time.

Long back, on one fine morning we came in contact. Gradually that first glimpse flourished into full-blown prema and bhakti. I fell in love with Him. He is that Parama Purusa who became my most dear. We can't live without each other. The place and moment where we first met became a thing of the past. But the bond of our love only grew in leaps and bounds. And He goes on singing for me in these late tantrika hours after midnight. By His grace, now I am floating endlessly in His love in some wonderland of divinity. 

In my life there is nothing - only His prema...

Note For Prabhat Samgiita #1048

Tantrika hours: This is the period from midnight to 3am.

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, Mysticism and Yoga

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Mentality of animal slaughter

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "When people sacrifice a goat or buffalo in a religious festival while chanting “Divine goddess, divine goddess!” before a deity, they know that the animal is an irreplaceable part of creation, but still they slaughter it. This is hypocrites' dogma. If a man kills his brother before his mother, will it please his mother? No, it cannot. The difference between these two examples is that the deity is unable to do anything to stop the slaughter, while the mother is quite capable of taking the necessary action. Otherwise, the deity would certainly interfere and stop the cruel, useless sacrifice." (1)

Reference
1. Prout in A Nutshell - 16, Religious Dogma – Excerpt B

== Section: Important Teaching ==

God-fearing vs atheists

Ananda Marga ideology states, “The word “godly” and “god-fearing” do not have the same meaning. Behind godliness is a soul-stirring sentiment – an ardent zeal to realize one’s true Self; and the reason behind the fear of God is the important attempt to escape from the consequential suffering of one’s misdeeds. Yet the latter is still superior to the atheists, because at least for fear of divine punishment they refrain from sinful acts. The greatest advantage of the theists is that they do not endure the pangs of internal clash. But no matter how brazenly sceptics indulge in tall talks or sharpen the edge of their verbal weapons to win in an argument, there is always a fight going on in their minds. Reading a few pages of a book or listening to the eloquences of a few speakers, they seek to violate their own nature. With their fragmental external knowledge they try to struggle against the indivisible Supreme Entity, and in the end, being defeated, they say, “If He does exist, then why can’t we find Him?” Yet all the while their inner selves lament within them.” (1)

Note: There are three key and important points from the above teaching.

(1) The religions preach that one must be God-fearing, otherwise God will punish and destroy you. They think that is the best possible relationship one can have with the Divine, i.e to be God-fearing. According to Ananda Marga philosophy, fear is the worst type of relation with God. If one fears Him they will not like to go close to Him. In which case, one can never become one with that Supreme Entity. So it is very obvious that by this religious formula, no one can realize God.

(2) The teachings of Ananda Marga are the topmost: Ananda Marga preaches that one should cultivate love for the Divine Entity. By that way, the bhakta wishes to go close to Him and ultimately becomes one with Him, by His grace.

(3) The status of atheists is worse than followers of the dogmatic religions. Religious adherents refrain from doing bad due to fear of the Lord. But atheists have two problems. First, they do not have any genuine, dharmic rules in their life. Secondly, such atheists perpetually suffer from existential issues. With their logic they say they do not believe in God and try to disprove His existence, yet their heart tells them otherwise. Then their logical mind retorts, “If God exists then why can I not see Him?” So they live in a perpetual dilemma—always in limbo. The all-knowing Baba knows everyone's thoughts, and He says that no one is an atheist. In sum, the condition of such atheists is pathetic as they live in perpetual crisis and misery.

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Supreme Benevolence and Mundane Pleasure

== Section: Important Teaching ==

What the future holds

Prout philosophy states, “Compared to mechanical babes, biological babes will be perfect. Ova and spermatozoa, both being chemical compounds, can be created in a laboratory. Embryos, created by the fusion of spermatozoa and ova, can also be developed in a laboratory. Babes created by such a method will be called biological babes. The entire body, including the brain, can be created, but it is beyond the scope of human endeavour to create mind. As in the natural evolution of human beings, nature will put a bodiless mind into the embryo of the laboratory babes. This explains why a laboratory babe will not be free from saḿskáras or the reactions to past actions. With the development of medical science, laboratory babes can be given a long life in comparison to normal human beings.”

“It may be possible for future humans to disconnect their limbs and move anywhere freely with their brain only. The different parts of the body of a biological babe can be replaced, but the brain cannot be replaced, for it is a brain with a particular set of saḿskáras, and hence replacement of the brain would mean replacement of the personality. The brain is a collection of nerve cells, the totality of which is the personality. It is not possible to change the brain without changing the nerve cells and consequently the personality.” (1)

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

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Politicians are bankrupt in this field

Prout philosophy states, “The fight between vidyá and avidyá will continue as long as the creation exists. Politicians averse to spirituality will never be able to stop this fight by delivering high-sounding speeches from public platforms or by releasing white doves. To fight against avidyá, human beings will have to become powerful. For this, the power of weapons, psychic power and spiritual power – all three – are required. Those who are professional hypocrites will never perform spiritual practices. Even if they deliver high-sounding speeches on spirituality to further their own interests, they will not be able to inspire the common people to adopt spiritual practices, because they themselves lack the required strength of character. Bitterly disgusted with the deceitfulness of such leaders, the common people will not get any of the ingredients necessary to increase their psychic wealth. Finally politicians will come to depend solely on the strength of arms. Thus it is found that brute force alone is their only refuge.” (1)

Note: To guide the public in proper direction three forces are needed: physical, psychic, and spiritual. But political leaders lack this. That is why we see that they exclusively rely brute force. For example, the public could be educated how humans are all connected and part of the same great family, so any type of discrimination is bad. But the leaders, devoid of higher moral values, cannot guide the society. So ultimately they give the duty to police to arrest people for hate crimes and put them in jail. Second, drug addiction has become a pervasive problem. But they use only brute force to catch smugglers and arrest those dealing drugs. Those caught in possession are also put in jail for extended years etc. There are so many examples where only brute force is used to address a given social issue.

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #28

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Prout: intuitional knowledge for solving mundane problems

   Prout philosophy states, “The approach of PROUT is subjective approach through objective adjustment. This presupposes a connecting link between intuition and intellect. This connecting link or touching point is called “Bodhi Jiṋána”. With the help of Bodhi Jiṋána, intuitional knowledge can be utilized for solving mundane problems. Thus PROUT is a Bodhi Jiṋána.”
   “Logic is a psychic survey. Such a survey may or may not be correct, therefore it is futile to follow logic blindly. The result of your psychic survey is called your rationality. This psychic survey, embedded in relativity, may or may not be correct. Intuitional vision is the best logic. Intuitional vision should be your guiding ideology. For example, it is an axiomatic truth that everything has come from the Cosmic Father and everything will merge in Him, but this truth is beyond the scope of intellectual logic.” (1)

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

== Section 4: Links ==

Postings to Read

How to prevent a bad marriage

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/06/way-to-bring-tragedy-2-more.html

Story: how sadhana cured

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/09/story-sick-became-healthy-due-to.html

Experiencing His divine vibration

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-memories-with-baba.html

Key point of pracara work

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2022/05/opposing-good-work.html

Not punitive but corrective

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/humans-cannot-punish-anyone-4-more.html

How to prevent a bad marriage + 4 more

Baba

How to prevent a bad marriage

Namaskar, 

Several years ago one young margii brother - let us call him Nakul for the purposes of this story - fell in love with a young non-margii sister. Nakul was a very good margii, active in the unit and dedicated for his sadhana as well as social service. But when he got married to that non-margii sister, his whole life went from heaven to hell.

Initially, he thought that everything would work out, and they will respect one another's different practices and take care of the children together. But instead, she was quite domineering and insisted that Nakul attend her dogmatic religious services. Nakul was a soft spoken fellow, and ended up acquiescing to her strongly-worded entreaties.
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Lost dharmic practices - surrounded by smell of meat

So now what to speak of respect, his Ananda Margii life has gone out the window. These days he rarely attends dharmacakra. But he does attend his wife's dogmatic religious programs, yet he is not a religious believer at heart. Not only that, his non-margii wife insists on bringing home meat and feeding it to the children. So the smell of burning flesh permeates the entire house, which leads to frequent quarrels.

Although it had been Nakul's desire to raise his children as margiis, due to his wife's inclinations, all three children were raised as non-margiis. So no one in his own household is sympathetic to Ananda Marga. Rather, the wife became anti and she also taught the children in that same way. Now, no dadas can stay and no margiis can come there. And Nakul himself feels ostracized and alienated in his own house. This is indeed a very terrible and tragic tale.

On the whole, one can say that Nakulji's entire situation became completely degenerated. He no longer does his spiritual practices; he struggles to maintain a vegetarian diet in a non-veg kitchen; and, he feels like a stranger in his own home. Nakul himself recently told one of the margiis, that he doesn't know how his life fell apart.

One day he was depressed and he told me that, "From time to time my wife beats me and yesterday she did it again."

Feeling sad for him I asked, "Why don't you go for counseling."

He replied that, "By this way everyone will know about it."

Hearing this I felt very badly for him. Indeed, it is tragic what happened to Nakul, and moreover it is a big loss to all. Because he was a good sadhaka, yet his life was ruined by this marriage to a non-margii. Earlier on he had even been considering WT life. And he used to be very active in social service, and was disciplined in sadhana. But now all that is gone, and he got completely degenerated. Nakul's is but one case, and there are many.
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Sometimes the wife is a margii and the husband is a non-margii, and sometimes it is the opposite. Whatever the case, the end result is the same: sheer and utter disaster when any margii marries a confirmed non-margii.

Recipe for disaster: marry a non-margii

So all such margii and non-margii marriages suffer the same fate. Regardless of who is dominant in the marriage, in all cases the margii's life becomes adversely affected. Spiritual practices fall by the wayside; the margii stops attending dharmacakra; and, the psycho-spiritual flow vanishes. Moreover, society loses the benefit of their services. And those who approve of and facilitate these marriages do not have any face to show.

Marriage is not just a physical relation. Human beings have three personalities - physical, psychic, and spiritual. So if physically they are together, but psychically not, that will be hell. There will be emotional pain and agony and psychic duress.

Consider this: One is a margii, and the other is a non-margii; one is a vegetarian, and the other is a meat-eater; one is a non-smoker, and the other is a smoker; one has interest in Baba's books, and the other in dogmatic preachings etc. And the babies get dragged to some other belief while the margii parent wants to inspire them towards Ananda Marga. All this is a recipe for trouble.

Plus the margii likes to bring acaryas to their house to guide the children, and the non-margii likes that the dogmatic religious leaders should come; then psychically that margii and non-margii are two different poles, south and north. In this situation, the atmosphere is just hell, chaos.
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Divorce not allowed: bad marriage is a lifelong problem

In Ananda Marga, divorce is not allowed. So in that condition, the unmatching wheels - one is the wheel of a bullock cart, the other is the wheel of a car - will create a mess for the entire life. We all know Baba's teachings are perfect and complete, no point is left untouched or undone. Those with an iota of vivek can easily see that Baba has given the clear-cut guideline that such margii and non-margii marriages should not be performed.

Note: Here we are not talking about those who are non-margiis, but also those born into the Marga but in reality are just non-margiis as they never had any interest in AM. Some non-margii girls rarely become OK when entering a margii family, but why risk it. Better is to marry a veritable margii. 

How marriage candidates can avoid a bad marriage

Here is a brief guideline:

(a) The groom and bride must meet and talk face to face - this can be done with others in the room. But no marriage should be decided by other family members without the bride and groom ever getting a chance to meet and talk.

(b) One should not rely on hearsay or false recommendations about the proposed spouse. To get someone married, people will say all kinds of things - concocted stories and tall tales. One should not get duped or taken in this way.
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(c) When selecting a spouse, rely on your own trusted sources. Depend on those who are truly watching for your welfare. Plus, be sure to consider your own opinion as well.

(d) Do not make hasty, quick decisions based on a sudden impulse. It should be a well-calculated decision, weighing all pros and cons.

(e) Every candidate for marriage should personally meet at least 10 people who are suffering through the horrors of a bad marriage. Males will meet with males; and females will meet with females. Each and every marriage candidate should feel the pain and hurt directly from those who are undergoing such difficulties. That will bring sobriety to their decision. In addition, a marriage candidate should read 5 professional accounts about failed marriages. This is very important. One should not naively think that marriage is a bunch of flowers. Rather, marriage is work - full of dedication, sacrifice, and compromise. It is not easy. Side by side, one should also read 5 professional accounts about successful, dharmic marriages to understand the struggle, economics, and discipline involved in building a proper marriage and family unit.  

(f) Finally, before getting married, one should feel satisfied that they took every conceivable step and precaution to ensure a proper marriage. That way if it does go bad they will not look back and repent their whole life that they should have done a better job in selecting a spouse. Beforehand, one should use all their knowledge and abilities to find a suitable marriage partner. Repenting afterwards is a lost cause.

Conclusion

Human beings are emotional by nature. Getting married is one of the biggest decisions a person makes in their life. If that marriage goes sour, it ruins one's entire emotional and psychic health. It is not like buying a bag of potatoes. If the potatoes are not good then you can simply toss them aside or return them for a new bag. A bad marriage is not so easy to get rid of - the emotional stress is very high. One cannot merely throw away their spouse and be done with it. That is why careful consideration should be taken when selecting a spouse.
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Namaskar,
in Him,
Ramashankar

Ananda Marga philosophy, “[The] feeling of dislike takes place through the word jhanjhan. The wife of a certain gentleman that I knew was quite ill-mannered. One winter evening I saw this gentleman sitting quietly at the foot of a tree. I asked him: “Why are you sitting under this tree on a winter evening? You’ll freeze.” He replied: “You know, my young friend, if I go in the house I’ll hear only khankhan jhanhan. It’s a lot more peaceful out here.” (1)

~ In-depth study ~

Bogus divorces in east & west

Divorce gradually grew momentum in the west and has reached such a point that now one can get a divorce in record speed without having any real reason at all. It is just like changing your order with the waiter in a restaurant. Your request will be granted. And as materialism spread around the globe, this phenomenon of divorce became very easy and accessible. But in Ananda Marga it is not like that. Due to the dharmic marriage system in AM, there is no need for divorce. That said, there are highly unusual and rare circumstances where a divorce might be warranted. 
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Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The mantras in the Ananda Marga marriage system are such that the question of divorce does not arise; but in very extraordinary circumstances, on charges of characterlessness, irresponsibility, or cruelty, divorce may be accepted. The complainant (man or woman) will appeal to five important responsible persons of the Marga (an ácárya/á preferably being one of them). On being satisfied regarding the validity of the complaint, they will allow the complainant six months' time for reconsideration. If the petition is still not withdrawn and the reasons for the complaint remain unaltered, divorce will be accepted. In this connection, the procedure for the division of the properties will be formulated according to the demands of the time." (Caryacarya 1, Marriage Ceremony)

So the nature and scope of divorce in our AM system is vastly different from the world over. In the general society, divorce merely means, “I need or want a change”, or “I got what I needed from this marriage and now I need to move on” etc. For all sorts of fickle and selfish reasons, people file claims for divorce. But these types of bogus outlooks hold no traction in AM. Essentially, the way divorce is commonly understood and viewed by the rest of the globe has no place in our Ananda Marga way of life.

More problems with those marriages

As we all know, Baba is very strict to break the dogma of caste marriages and dowry. There were big battles for decades about this as Baba has pioneered a new dharmic pathway. Yet now, some Dadas are outrightly supporting both caste dogma and dowry by presiding over and condoning such marriages. It is shameful and 100% against Guru's order.
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One other shameful act is that sometimes these fake avadhutas feasted at these marriage ceremonies. Baba directly states this is a horrible sin. There is no excuse. If they are truly dying of starvation, then C-grade margiis, pashvacarii margiis, can choose to eat at a shraddha ceremony or dowry marriage. However, avadhutas must never eat at such dogmatic marriages etc - even if they are dying of starvation. Thus under no circumstances should they be feasting at these dogma-riddled gatherings.

That is why they are just bogus avadhutas; about such fake monks Baba makes the following joke.

Múŕha múŕháye jat́á váŕháye masta phire jaesá bhaesá
Khalrii upar khák lágáye
Mana jaeśá to taesá.

"With shaven head or matted locks
And ashen body a Sádhu walks
With the swaggering gait of a well-fed buffalo.
And crude mind filled with thoughts mean and low." (2)

Importance of society building

When Mahasambhuti takes advent on the earth, then in all spheres of life, He has various types of programs. He comes with a very special, clear-cut, and definite plan. That divine plan is made according to the need of that particular era. The plan of Lord Krsna was to create a Mahabharat - one united India. And that is what He did in the social sphere.
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And for the advent of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji, in various discourses He has told that He made the clear-cut plan to make one human society, by uniting all kinds of people together in one thread. Verily each and every teaching in Ananda Marga is geared toward the establishment of a singular human society. One very essential program is society building. And within society building, one key component is revolutionary marriage. So marriage plays one special function within the Lord's overall plan. About the formation of one human society, here following is Baba's golden guideline blessing.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Inspire and encourage the common bonds of unity and thus strengthen humanity [and] then the human society will become one and indivisible." (3)

References
1. Varna Vijiana, Derivation, Emanation and Distortion (Discourse 19)
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour
3. A Few Problems Solved - 2, Human Society Is One and Indivisible – 2

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Absolutely no cause for fear

If an Ananda Margii uses intoxicants that is against the ideology. In a similar way, if a sadhaka is afraid of anybody it means they are not following the ideology. If one is drinking liquor that is anti-ideological, and if someone is suffering from fear that is also unideological. The reason is that srsti (this creation) is in the mind of Parama Purusa. And He loves His bhaktas more than anyone else. And the person who is scaring you is also getting their energy from Parama Purusa. But because Parama Purusa loves you more and everything is in His control, then there is no reason to be afraid. Being afraid means not trusting on Parama Purusa.

For example, suppose you visited your parents after a long time. And this is the first time you are meeting your mother’s new, large ferocious dog. And mother is greeting you with her menacing dog on a leash, then by seeing the dog will you be afraid? If you are afraid it means you do not trust your mother. In the same way, being an Ananda Margii, if you are afraid of anyone it means you do not trust Parama Purusa. And not trusting Parama Purusa means one is not following the ideology. This is the gist of what Baba explains in the following teaching.

Ananda Marga ideology states, “As I have said previously, our ideology maintains that no one need be afraid of anything under any circumstances. If anyone does become afraid, it should be understood that he or she is doing something opposed to our ideology. So you should remember that no situation will ever arise in this world which will give you cause for fear. It has been said that Parama Puruśa is the fear of fear. That is, fear is as afraid of Parama Puruśa as humans are afraid of [objects of] fear. Bhiiśańaḿ bhiiśańánám – “He is the dread of all dreaded things.” A feared object is as afraid of Parama Puruśa as others are afraid of it. So, as you are the progeny of Parama Puruśa, who or what can possibly give you cause to fear?” (1)

Reference
1. Kolkata, 14 November 1978, As-Is version

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Literate vs educated

Ananda Marga ideology states, “मनुष्य ज्ञानार्जन करते हैं, किस तरह से ? कोई आँख से पढ़ते हैं; कोई कान से पढ़ते हैं; कोई इङ्गित से, मुद्रा से, पढ़ते हैं | जैसे प्राचीन भारत में literate का percentage; अ, आ, क, ख, जाननेवालों का percentage बहुत कम था | अर्थात्‌ साक्षर की सङ्ख्या कम थी; मगर विद्वान की, शिक्षित की सङ्ख्या अधिक थी | क्यों ? न, धर्म-कथा, उस सब में वे लोग क्या कहते हैं---उसी से लोग सीख लेते थे | अर्थात्‌ आँख से नहीं पढ़ते थे, कान से अधिक आदमी पढ़ते थे | और आज के लोग आँख से पढ़ते हैं, मगर कान से कम पढ़ते हैं | इसलिए साक्षर की सङ्ख्या अधिक है, शिक्षित की सङ्ख्या घट गई है |” (1) General Darshan, 25 July 1970 Purnia

Note: In His above teaching, Baba is guiding us that people learn in three ways: (a) with their eyes by reading, (b) with their ears by listening, and (c) via gestures in sign language. In ancient India the number of literate people were less as they did not know how to read and write but the number of scholars and educated people was very high as they learned and acquired knowledge by listening to dharmic stories etc. That is how they were educated. But in the present era people are very literate in that they are able to read and write, but they are less educated as they do not assimilate that knowledge. The central idea is that there are three ways to learn and we should utilize all three methods to create an educated society. Whatever dharmic guidelines we learn, we should follow and incorporate into our day to day life.

Reference

1. General Darshan, 25 July 1970 Purnia

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Medicinal plants & history of medicine

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Moonlight is not a medicine like sunlight is. Rather moonlight often overwhelms the mind with a different kind of emotion. However, the qualities of medicinal herbs and plants are affected according to the difference in moonlight, that is, in accordance with the lunar day and lunar fortnight. So there are rules for removing medicinal plants from the soil, preparation of medicines and their uses in accordance with the lunar day. The medicinal qualities undergo changes during the different periods of the day, so one should use medicines with that factor in mind; at least it is better if it is done so. Those medicinal herbs and plants or those medicines whose qualities are affected according to the difference in lunar day or planetary position are called kulyá. So you see, this also is a meaning of the word kulyá."

   "Not only have human beings used plant substances for medicines since ancient times, they have also prepared medicines extensively from animals. In the Ayurvedic, Vaidyaka and Unani systems of medicine, animal substances, such as the livers of different animals and partridge fat, were used extensively. Who is not familiar with the medicine prepared from the body of a goat and oil from the hornbill? Medicines used to be prepared from the livers, pancreases, etc., of different animals in the allopathic system of treatment. In recent times they have been used for insulin. Cod liver oil and shark oil are frequently used. They are used not only as oral medicines but also in injections. Medicines such as naja, cina, and apis in homeopathy are completely of animal origin. Killing an animal in order to save the life of a human being may not be a very good practice, but it can be done when there is no alternative. This is a universally accepted principle. But when medicines are prepared by killing animals, it should be done as far as possible from those animals which are the born enemies of human beings. Those who are not the born enemies of human beings but are their natural friends should not be killed." (1)

Reference

1. Shabda Cayanika, Disc: 34

== Section 2: Links ==

Postings to Read

Experiencing His divine vibration

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-memories-with-baba.html

Key point of pracara work

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2022/05/opposing-good-work.html

Not punitive but corrective

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/humans-cannot-punish-anyone-4-more.html

External vs interal assimilation

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2023/09/key-distinction-jina-pand.html

Shraddhá & success 

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2020/09/defeated-sadhakas-2-more.html

When science skews society

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/02/misuse-of-science-in-usa.html