Baba
Mother has 5 sons
Namaskar,
In a family where the mother has 5 sons, then all are expected to treat each other in a brotherly way, with love and respect. And if one brother is disabled or autistic and needs extra support, it would be looked upon as mean-minded and cruel to let that one brother suffer. No one would appreciate that behaviour. Everyone on the planet can understand this analogy. To establish Prout, all that is needed is to project this same sense of caring and family feeling towards the greater humanity.
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Fill the vacuum with AM teachings
To get this point, a few basic ideals are needed. An outlook that encompasses one and all as part of our own universal family, as well as the idea that the resources on this earth are limited. Only through family feeling and rational distribution can we escape the torment and torture that now pervades this earth. The glue behind it all is a truly God-centered and universal outlook.
How film can depict wealth disparity
In an artistic and visual way, our margii cinematographers and film-makers can think how to present this in a short pracara film. Around the globe, people are looking for answers and it will not be long before they realise that an xyz presidency or such and such outdated theory are not the answer. The world is quickly running out of answers and possibilities. Only the ideals of Ananda Marga are the solution, and films are a wonderful way to plant the answer in people's minds, in seed form.
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At the beginning of the film we can show a picture of a baby being born: an infant pure and innocent who comes into this world with no belongings and no possessions. Then the film can immediately flash to a person dying, and how they leave this earth with no objects or earnings. Thereafter graphic disparities of wealth can be depicted wherein some own mansions and airplanes while others have not a morsel of food to eat nor a piece of clothing to wear.
This 25 second sequence will set the stage and give the idea that we come into this world with nothing and leave with nothing, yet in the span in between so much exploitation and corruption occurs. All of which is avoidable if we learn to treat one another as brother and sister, as cosmic family members on this earth. Already many in the world are moving towards this truth, and our film can take it one step further.
Prout paracara by film
In a film for Ananda Marga pracara, we can highlight the idea that most of the conflicts that occur on this earth are man-made, and that the singular solution to all these problems is found in a radical shift in thinking. And what is that shift in thinking: That we all come from one God, and that everything on this earth belongs to Him - all the objects and properties of this cosmos are His possessions. All are kith and kin and all the objects in this world are meant to sustain one and all, and not be hoarded by a few.
Until that realisation occurs, the gross disparities and violent conflicts will not stop. Regardless of one's religious or social outlook, the only practical way to bring peace in the social sphere is to adopt a spiritual outlook where there is one Parama Purusa, and all are our brothers and sisters. To the degree that one fails to understand and realise this truth is the degree to which one will be prone to falling into the trap of materialism, with all its greed and inhumane treatment of others.
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Expressed universe is common patrimony
Human life is short and if we can help instill the notion that we are all part of the same family then that will be a great boon for humanity. There are many ways to make such a film. Our margii artists will know the best way to proceed. Such films will help bring people together and open their eyes to the great wonder that really can manifest on this earth-- if we truly realise we are all one, part of that same human family, living under the sweet shelter of One Supreme Entity.
Prout philosophy says, "None of the movable or immovable property of this universe belongs to any particular individual; everything is the common patrimony of all, and the Father of all is Brahma. All living beings can enjoy their rightful share of this property, like members of a joint family in the Da'yabha'ga system. As members of a joint family, human beings should safeguard this common property in a befitting manner and utilize it properly. They should also make proper arrangements so that everyone can enjoy it with equal rights, ensuring that all have the minimum requirements of life to enable them to live in a healthy body with a sound mind."
"We must not forget, even for a single moment, that the entire animate world is a vast joint family. Nature has not assigned any portion of this property to any particular individual. Private ownership has been created by selfish opportunists, as the loopholes in this system provide them with ample scope for self-aggrandizement through exploitation.When the entire wealth of the universe is the common patrimony of all living beings, can the system in which some roll in luxury, while others, deprived of a morsel of food, shrivel up and starve to death bit by bit, be said to have the support of dharma?" (1)
Conclusion
The irrational approach of modern-day capitalism turns the people into beggars, and communism turns those beggars into beasts. You know these outdated communist and capitalist approaches are both materialistic philosophies. Our pracara film can express how all are part of our universal family and that by propagating and embracing the ideals of Prout we can create a new human society.
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In Him,
Vidya’
All want happiness yet the present social order does not and will not satisfy that yearning for happiness. And people are looking for answers. The fact remains that only the teachings of Ananda Marga philosophy are the solution. There are many pseudo-philosophies that may sound like the solution, when in fact they will fail to give the right answer. So we should move forward and not let anything else fill the vacuum.
Prout philosophy states, “A correct spiritual ideology is the only solution to the problems confronting the world. From this perspective we can call Ananda Marga ideology the philosophers’ stone. Just as the philosophers’ stone is meant to transform everything into gold, Ananda Marga ideology can, most definitely, find a just and rational solution whenever it is applied to any problem.” (2)
References
1. Problems of the Day, Point #1
2. Problems of the Day, Point #36
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Maximum reverence to Guru
Ananda Marga philosophy says: "...Trtiiyam' Gurupu'janam."
The third point of success is 'reverence to Guru'.
Our Guru is Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, and as His disciples we hold great reverence towards Him. That's why we don't shake hands with or do just simple namaskar to Guru. Nor do we do pranam to Him by touching the feet.
Disciples always give maximum reverence by doing sastaunga pranam. Sastaunga pranam is only for Guru, and Guru alone. No one else. Such is the greatness of Guru - He is unparalleled.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The one formless, beginningless and infinite Parama Brahma (Supreme Consciousness) is the only entity to be attained by living beings-- That alone is Jagat Guru (the Supreme preceptor), That alone has revealed Brahmavidya (intuitional science) to us through the medium of the name and form of Anandamurtijii. Unit beings must be made to appreciate Its majesty." (1)
And in Ananda Sutram, Baba has given:
"Brahmaeva gururekah na'parah" (2)
That means, Guru is Brahma. He is everything.
References
1. Caryacarya - II, Sadhana, pt# 1a
2. Ananda Sutram 3 - 9
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Debased thinking: humans become animals
Note: This teaching has four distinct aspects.
(a) The river of mind flows either from the mountain peaks to the valley basin or from the valley basin to the mountain peaks. It goes both directions.(b) Human thinking has extraordinary power and works both ways. If one’s thinking is proper then they become Parama Purusa, and if one’s thinking is bad then one can be turned into stone.(c) Most of the population has come directly from animal life. That is why they indulge the whole day in animal works: eating, drinking, procreating etc. For this reason, they will return back to animal life in their next birth.(d) As a human, if we utilise the potentiality of our thinking power we can become elevated and become one with Parama Purusa. Intelligent people progress towards life divine, while foolish people degenerate and revert back to animal life due to their mean thoughts.
For more about this please read Baba’s below teaching:
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “In human society there are many people whose mentality is somewhere between that of forest primates and that of humans. Some have just evolved from animal life to that point, in the process of pratisaiṋcara; while others have reverted to that point from a more developed human level, due to their mean thoughts. If they continue to allow mean thoughts to dominate their minds, they will degenerate to the even cruder stage of inert matter, becoming bricks, stone or wood. Just as animals have no scope to elevate their thoughts or practise spirituality, similarly human beings who make their minds animal-like through animalistic thinking are unable to pursue spiritual practices. Even after receiving spiritual initiation or receiving an education, they behave like ignorant fools. But those who are by mentality undeveloped human beings, but not animals, will if they receive initiation carry on spiritual practices, and will if they receive education behave like intelligent people.” (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 8, Sádhaná
== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==
हे प्रभु! आज तुम महासम्भूति के रूप में आए हो
प्रभात संगीत 2649 आलोके स्नात आनन्दे स्मित,ए प्रभात जैनो प्रभु , शाश्वत होय....
भावार्थ
हे परम पुरुष! बाबा, तुम्हारे शुभ जन्म दिन आनन्दपूर्णिमा का यह भव्य अरुणोदय तुम्हारी दिव्य आभा और आनन्ददायी मुस्कान से भरा हुआ है, कृपा कर इसे अनन्त काल तक ऐसा ही बनाये रखें। हे मेरे परमप्रिय! तुम्हारी दिव्य आभा न केवल दूरस्थ आकाश से प्रकट हो रही है वरन् मेरे हृदय की गहराई से भी उत्सर्जित हो रही है।
हे मेरे परमपुरुष! अनेक युगों से मैं तुम्हारे आगमन की आशा से प्रतीक्षा कर रहा था। आज तुमने अन्तहीन प्रेम के साथ उस चाहत को परिपूर्ण कर दिया। तुम्हारी अनन्त करुणा ने मेरे हृदय की ललक को तृप्त कर दिया। कृपा कर इस करुणा का प्रवाह अनन्त काल तक बनाये रखें।
हे प्रभु! हे बाबा! मैं जानता था कि तुम अलौकिक रूप से मेरे मन में रहते हो। आज तुम भव्य महासम्भूति के रूप में आए हो। हे मेरे परमप्रिय बाबा! तुम तो मेरे मन और हृदय के हर स्पंदन में बसते हो क्योंकि वहाॅं केवल तुम हो और मैं हॅूं। बाबा! तुम्हारी अलौकिक कृपा से मैं यह जानता हॅूं कि तुम्हारी दिव्य लीला अनन्त है।
बाबा! तुम्हारे प्रेम और करुणा से तुम्हारे शुभ जन्मदिन का यह अरुणोदय आभा से संतृप्त होकर आनन्द में मुस्करा रहा है , तुम कितने कृपालु हो।
Reference
1. Hindi purport translated by Dr. T.R. Sukul from original English purport by Ananda Marga Universal.
== Section: Important Teaching ==
History of the use and eradication of veilsAnanda Marga philosophy states, “Perhaps you know that in ancient India, there was no custom of using veils among the women. During the last part of the Pathan rule and in the early days of the Mughal period [16th-19th c.], the veil was forcibly imposed on the women of some aristocratic families in Burdwan, so that others could not see the ladies’ faces. Burdwan was the capital of Bengal.”
“Over a period of time, the use of the veil spread to other areas. Muslim rule was not firmly established in south India, so the veil was not introduced there. You will notice that even today the women of south India use garbhakas in the evenings.”
“I remember some years ago at Anandanagar I said that my daughters coming to Anandanagar need not cover their heads because it is the home of their father. Girls do not use veils at their parents’ house. I remember that it was the first time for the married women of north India to give up their veils. Many years have passed since then. The custom of using veils has disappeared from many urban areas of north India and is fast disappearing from the rural areas as well. That particular incident at Anandanagar set a healthy trend in this regard. This was a step forward in the direction of women’s emancipation [in north India]. An auspicious beginning indeed!” (1)
Reference
1. Shabda Cayaniká Part 20, “Garbhaka”
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Great importance of collective doing
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Lord Krsna came about 3500 years ago, when the war of the Mahabharata took place. People's individual qualities then had not taken a collective shape. People did not know the art of living collectively...they fought among themselves because they had no collective sense. Lord Krsna thought that if He combined all there would be collective spirit in the true sense of the term. Then alone all human faculties would get expanded. He tried to make people understand, but they did not understand, because there was no collective spirit in them...to synthesize them all Lord Krsna was born. Lord Krsna wanted to bring about a social synthesis, the seed of which was sown by Lord Shiva." (1)
Note: There are many things in the world which cannot be solved individually. It needs collective support. In any society where there is collective spirit then they can do a great job. That is the central idea of the above teaching.
Reference
1. Discourses on the Mahabharat, p. 6-7
== Section 3: Links ==
Other topics of interest
