Are GMO’s sentient + 2 more

Baba

Are GMO’s sentient

Namaskar,

One of the most dangerous and disturbing elements in today’s food chain is the presence of GMO’s, or genetically modified organisms.

Researchers report: "Not only can genes be transferred from one plant to another, but genes from non-plant organisms also can be used. The best known example of this is the use of Bt genes in corn and other crops. Bt, or Bacillus thuringiensis, is a naturally occurring bacterium that produces crystal proteins that are lethal to insect larvae. Bt crystal protein genes have been transferred into corn, enabling the corn to produce its own pesticides against insects such as the European corn borer." (Dept of Plant and Soil Sciences, OSU)

Why are companies so interested in using genes in this way? Because by this process, they can make those crops resistant to herbicides and pesticides – and easily increase profits.
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How this affects Ananda Margiis

What does the presence of GMO’s in food mean for Ananda Margiis? It means that certain foods we consider to be “sentient” may in fact be tamasik. Here are more concerns in bulleted format:

* This GMO approach is still quite new and has not been well-researched nor tested. There remains many unknowns along with the possibility of public health issues.

* Vegetarian foods made from transferring the genes of one plant to a separate plant's gene pool should be avoided because those products may be a health hazard (carcinogenic etc) for the short and long term, and they may be tamasik.

* Foods and GMO crops made from a plant gene pool that contains threads from an animal gene pool(s) are outrightly tamasik, plus they may have other health hazards.

* For meat-eating communities all this may not be concern; for Ananda Margiis, this is a huge issue: If vegetable or grain crops have been formed from animal genes. So every margii should know about this.

Irrespective of which part of the globe you live, you must be critically aware about this hot issue. If the food you buy does not specifically say “Non-GMO”, or if you are not 100% sure about the origin of your grain and vegetable seeds, then it is possible that your food has been genetically affected. This is especially true with name-brand, “natural”, company food products.
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Conclusion

Here is a clear-cut warning from Baba.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Where scientific progress supersedes civilization, there civilization meets its Waterloo.” (A Few Problems Solved Part 6, Civilization, Science and Spiritual Progress)

Today, with the use of GMO’s, we see the terrible misuse of science in our fruit, vegetable and grain food supply. Genetically modified crops are spreading around the globe in order to heighten corporate profits. Big food companies are eager to keep this fact hidden. They want to use science at the cost of human health and our overall well-being. We should all be aware and help force companies and the agro-business industry to openly state if they use GMO’s or not.
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Namaskar,
Shiva Kumar

Rundown of nations with GMO prohibitions:

~ Courtesy of GMO FAQ - geneticliteracyproject ~

• Algeria: Cultivation banned. 
• Austria: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Azerbaijan: Cultivation banned.
• Belize: Cultivation banned. 
• Bhutan: Cultivation banned. Imports banned.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: Cultivation banned. 
• Bulgaria: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Croatia: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Cyprus: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Denmark: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Ecuador: Cultivation banned. 
• France: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Germany: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Greece: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Hungary: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Italy: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Kyrgyzstan: Cultivation banned. Imports banned.
• Latvia: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Lithuania: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Luxembourg: Cultivation prohibited. .
• Madagascar: Cultivation banned. Imports banned.
• Malta: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Moldova: Cultivation banned. 
• Netherlands: Cultivation prohibited.
• Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales (United Kingdom) : Cultivation prohibited. 
• Norway: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Peru: Cultivation banned. Imports banned.
• Poland: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Russia: Cultivation banned. Imports banned.
• Saudi Arabia: Cultivation banned. 
• Serbia: Cultivation banned. 
• Slovenia: Cultivation prohibited. 
• Switzerland: Cultivation banned. 
• Turkey: Cultivation banned.
• Ukraine: Cultivation banned .
• Venezuela: Cultivation banned. Imports banned.
• Wallonian Region (Belgium): Cultivation prohibited. 

(Courtesy of GMO FAQ - geneticliteracyproject)

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They stands on their own as points of interest.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

How to reduce the gap with Parama Purusa

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Kevalá bhakti: When one is identified with the goal there remains only one entity. This is called kevalá bhakti. This category of devotion is not attainable by one’s individual effort. One can attain it by the grace of great personalities or Parama Puruśa. This is the highest stage of devotion. In this devotion the sádhaka remains oblivious of the differences and distinctions. This is called mahimna jiṋána. As long as the sense of differentiation will exist, the sádhaka will hesitate to be one with Brahma.” (1)

Note: There are various types and grades of bhakti. In the lowest category of bhakti, the bhakta thinks that, “God is great and I am lowly.” But when one’s prema towards God increases, then the feelings of one’s own lowliness and God’s greatness slowly, slowly reduces, and in the end fades away and both come on equal footing.

Consider this mundane example. Suppose one lady is the governor and has a high status and prestige, but that high status is meaningless to her child. The child just thinks that, “This is my mother.” The child does not think that, “I am a small infant and illiterate, and she is qualified so then how can I go close.”  These types barriers are meaningless for the child. Due to affection, the child thinks its status and the mother’s status are the same. Both are on common ground. That is why the child goes and sits on mother’s lap. The child does not think that, “I am inferior.” This is due to the child’s extreme affection for mother.

Same is that case with the bhakta. Due to intense prema and bhakti, the sadhaka thinks, “There is no difference between me and Parama Purusa. Neither He is high nor am I low. He is my very intimate.”


Conclusion

In lower bhakti, people think that, “Between me and Parama Purusa there is a vast gap and greatness. I am lowly and He is the grand controller of the universe. So how can I go close to Him.” But when bhakti grows then that gap reduces and they come on equal footing. The sadhaka thinks that. “He is my Dearest.” The bhakta does not think of the infinite attributions of Parama Purusa. Rather the sadhaka’s mind is focused on intimacy. That is keval bhakti. Without this feeling, nobody can merge in Parama Purusa.

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 4, Bhakti and Krpá

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Mechanical kiirtana + 2 more

Baba

Mechanical kiirtana

Note: Without patience this point will be unclear.

Namaskar,

At a recent satsaunga gathering, when kiirtan finished I came across my old friend Devi. I asked her, “Could you serve & please PP in your kiirtana?” She said, “No, it was very difficult and tiring for me today.” I asked what happened.
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New trick ruined Devi’s kiirtana

Devi replied, “All my energy was spent holding the hands fixed at one place. I followed those new suggestions that were announced before kiirtan to keep the hands in namaskar mudra at the anahata cakra. And I did not want to bring down as it would have been terrible. So the entire time in kiirtan I suffered in pain and still I feel sore.”

I said that, “You have been doing kiirtana for years and years. Does this problem happen every time?” She replied, “No, never. This is the first time. It was announced to do like this. And I purchased one book today and there I read the same thing.”

I asked, “Whose book?” And she told, “It was some Dada’s book. And what was written in that book ruined my kiirtan.” She was so sad about it.

Then I told her, “Now you got the lesson. Do not read Dada’s books read only Baba’s books.”

One jinani wrote in his book, “Start with the namaskara gesture... If the arms become tired, again do the namaskara gesture, and keep the hands in the namaskara position at the anahata cakra. (If out of feeling one is prompted to clap the hands, one may do so) Finish kiirtana also by doing namaskara.” (Taraka, 2003 Edn, p. 206-07)


Everyone has their own limitations

In lalita marmika, i.e. when dancing kiirtan, Baba's guideline is that the hands should be above the shoulders. That is the ideal way. However, Baba did not say what to do when one is tired and cannot keep the hands at that height. It is obvious that when one can no longer do the standard, ideal process of dancing kiirtan, then the aspirant should do what they can. Everyone has their own limitations. So there is no need to forcibly guide others about what they should do when they can no longer maintain the ideal method. It depends on the individual. They should try their best to be as close to the perfect posture as possible - but that will vary from person to person. There is no need for someone to issue an edict or back-up protocol. People will do what they can do.
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Jinani is poking his nose

It is just like how the standard procedure for sadhana is to sit in padmasana. If one starts sadhana in padmasana and after sometime it becomes painful, then one may do whatever is necessary to ease the pain. Caryacarya does not prescribe what should be done when a person can no longer maintain the ideal posture. It is not written as it varies from individual to individual.

Tragically, now a similar thing has happened with regards to kiirtan. Baba has told that the ideal position of the hands is above 90 degrees. But one jinani is poking his nose. This jinani has ordered that if the hands get tired then one should hold them at the ajina cakra or anahata cakra and keep them there, and not allow them to come down. But making such an edict creates another karmakand - i.e. the same type of dogmatic ritual that Baba mocks Hindus for doing.

Sadguru Baba notes how certain religions do various postures in their rituals and then those ritualistic postures become the dominant aspect and those religious seekers forget about the main thing - i.e. worshiping the Supreme Entity. And in this instance, when the sadhaka is doing kiirtan and some jinani is ordering them to keep their hands fixed at the anahata or ajina cakras, then they spend their whole energy keeping the hands fixed in place - worried that if they don’t then some terrible thing is going to happen.
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T. added ‘Karmakanda’ to kiirtana process

So Baba has given one simple rule that the hands should be above 90 degrees. And that everyone tries to do. But then Mr. Jinani added seven more rules:
(a) arms should be held high with the palms open
(b) elbows should not go below the shoulders
(c) start with the namaskara gesture
(d) if the arms become tired, again do the namaskara gesture
(e) keep the hands in the namaskara position at the anahata cakra
(f) if out of feeling one is prompted to clap the hands, one may do so
(g) finish kiirtana also by doing namaskara

Baba has given one guideline which is very simple but this jinani made kiirtan parallel to Hindu Karmakand - i.e. dogmatic ritual like Semitic religious dogma which Baba mocked in His teachings. So in any situation when so-called jinanis poke their nose then it becomes sour and ruins the things. It is akin to a rat jumping into a huge pot of curry that was prepared for a grand feast; then the whole thing is ruined. Here a similar thing happened with Mr. Jinani’s set of rituals for kiirtana.
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Conclusion

The purpose of kiirtan is to concentrate the mind on Parama Purusa. If anything comes on the way and disturbs your mental flow then that defeats the purpose. So bhaktas are always very alert not to get bogged down by extraneous do’s and don’ts and external rituals. They keep their mind fully focused on their object of ideation, Parama Purusa Baba. The aim of kiirtan is to concentrate the mind on Ista. If anything distracts you from this endeavour, that defeats the whole purpose of doing kiirtana. So, as far as possible one should keep the hands above 90 degrees when doing kiirtana; thereafter one may keep their hands wherever they like, but the mind should always be fixed on Ista.

In Him,
Paara’gati

Heavy wooden log and sadhana

One day I saw Ratan came to attend akhanda kiirtan at the district headquarters. He made quite a long multi-hour journey. When he reached the jagrti I was surprised to see he was holding a heavy wooden log. Out of curiosity I asked him what he was doing with this. He told me that this log helps him in sadhana. I was wonderstruck how a log could help him in sadhana. I asked him from where he was bringing this. He told he carried it from his village - and that he traveled 5 miles on foot and then took a 2hr bus ride. And he carried this heavy wooden piece all along. With more discussion, I found out that one acarya told Ratan to do this and he took it very, very seriously. Since then wherever Ratan goes he carries a wooden log with him even to Ananda Nagar. After seeing the situation I understood that this is the way dogma starts.
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Baba has given the procedure how to properly sit in padmasana and one acarya made a rule for Ratan to take help from firewood by putting it underneath his knee to relieve pain. Now a lot of Ratan’s energy is invested in carrying this firewood with him wherever he goes. What penance. Similarly, Taraka’s fictitious rule about kiirtan enlisted above harms innocent sadhakas. Their mind is more worried about keeping their hands on anahata cakra than thinking about Parama Purusa Baba. I wish I were wrong.


~ In-depth study ~

Baba’s teachings

The truth is proven again and again: Never read Dada’s books otherwise you will fall in one ditch. If you are fortunate then you will come out only to fall in another ditch - from which you may never escape. That is exactly what has happened here.

Baba has given a simple guideline for doing ideal kiirtan and now one jinani has infused his own set of guidelines to keep the hands at the anahata cakra or ajina cakra. Yet, Sadguru Baba never told to do that. Just He has graciously instructed us that in kiirtan the hands should be at the height of the shoulder or higher. And if a person gets tired or cannot do this then it is up to them to decide what is suitable. One should forget about this edict given by this jinani that one must touch the anahata or ajina cakra. That is a trap given by a misguided intellectual - avoid it at all cost.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Religions always prescribe various ritualistic observances like lighting lamps in a particular way, holding candles in a specified manner, sitting one way or standing another way, counting beads a certain number of times, etc. Only approved people are supposed to worship particular deities, fixed sacerdotal fees are to be charged...altars are to be built in a particular way, and so on. While following such rituals, the mind is engrossed in religious rites and material objects, so how can it move in an ideational flow to a devotional goal? Those who follow a particular religion are supposed to kneel down and stand up a specific number of times, so naturally they are always counting their movements, consequently their minds cannot be withdrawn from physical movements and external activities.” (1)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In psycho-spiritual approach, this angle must be more than 90 degrees. This shows that your hands are now at the mercy of Parama Puruśa. Your hands are in this position [up], not by your psychic power, but because of the mercy of Parama Puruśa your hands are in this position. So, in Lalita Mármika, hand must be more than 90 degrees.” (2)

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, How to Unite Human Society
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, Kiirtana and Dance / The Psychic Order

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Utility of world government

Prout philosophy states, "With advances in technology, the mastery of human beings over space and time will continue slowly to increase, so the necessity of a world government, also, will be profoundly felt. Gradually the people in one region of the world will have to interact more with the people in various other regions, and in the course of this interaction they will have to try to understand one another better." (1)

Here Baba is teaching how in a gradual and natural course the world government will be established on this earth. And in a mundane way things are already moving in this direction. For example, there are millions of international and global organisations. Similarly, hundreds of thousands of corporations have a global administration. And in many families, their relations are working and living in multiple continents. And that is growing every moment. On a daily basis, tens of millions of people are crossing borders and traveling across the planet for various reasons. By this way individuals, corporations, and NGO’s are already global. And the political level will take place very soon. Not only that there is hardly any country that is not connected with another country. So there is a need. The European Union is an example of uniting various countries together. This is a step in its own way on this issue. And we have already a dysfunctional United Nations organisation and the formation of the world government will be the next step.

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, point #20

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Worth of elders + 2 more

Baba

Worth of elders

Namaskar,

It is a fact that with each and every day that passes us by we become older-- our physical bodies age: A wrinkle here, a gray hair there etc. This is the common phenomenon. Yet no one likes to "grow old." At the same time as sadhakas we have various practices which combat this aging process, thereby keeping the body youthful and vibrant. Plus in our Ananda Marga, age is a respected characteristic. And one other point is that our intuitional faculty remains timeless-- completely unaffected by the years. These are some of the many themes of this below letter.
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Materialism & aging vs. Ananda Marga way of life

There are various attitudes towards the elderly or senior citizens in different countries. But the common feeling around the globe is that no one likes to be characterized as  “old.” That's why if anybody calls an old person as "old", then that individual may become unhappy or feel inwardly irritated. That's why if one wants to give respect to an older person, in a very courteous and respectful way one has to use such a term as "senior citizens". All this is especially true when dealing with members of the general society.

In those places where materialism is more dominating, the act of growing old brings a lot of tension and frustration. Because in such places, often, the family does not like to deal with its aged members. Consequently the life of those aging individuals becomes devalued. So older persons do not like to be called "old"-- since that is equivalent of becoming outdated and valueless. This is the tragic and defective mindset of those common people in materialistic societies.

Plus, in materialistic countries where sex is dominant, old age signifies the loss of sexual appeal, thereby rendering one's existence as nearly valueless. Women especially suffer from this malady in materialistic communities. In direct contrast, in our spiritual way of life, the scenario is completely different. Aging brings respect and dignity.

Looking back at the ancient history of India, we find that "senior citizens" had a lot of respect - far more than youths. This tradition is a tantric tradition. And Baba also honours this same trait. That is why throughout our various ceremonies and programs as outlined in Caryacarya, Baba gives maximum regard to our senior persons.
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Ananda Margii age differently from the common people

According to Baba, when anybody does sadhana and follows 16 points then their qualities grow and grow. They become greater and greater human beings. This is the unique equation.

Because with the help of cosmic ideation, the periphery of the mind expands-- making them more perceptive and dynamic. And by this way, senior citizens do not remain selfishly engaged in their unit "I". That's why in most of the cases, in their old age good sadhakas dedicate more and more time for serving the society.

But when people are stuck in a materialistic bent of mind, then old-age means being a 'headache' to others. That's why in European and many western countries, the grown children often do not like to live with their elderly parents. Because when throughout their entire lives those seniors were just indulging in their own selfish activity, then surely in their old age they will not be inclined to think about the welfare of others. Because their minds are drowned in the self-centered philosophy of materialism.

However, in so many other countries which are not so materialistic, that's not the situation. In those community oriented societies, the elderly watch over the growth and of one and all. So everyone in that society reveres the aged members.

And even greater is the life of a sadhaka because after years and years of training the mind in a spiritual way, then in their advanced years sadhakas are completely consumed in the thought of the Parama Purusa and the wellbeing of all His children. In that case those older sadhakas are selfless and are generous towards one and all. Naturally then everybody likes to be in their company.
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Checking aging process: Asanas & Ananda Marga dances

Human existence has three aspects: physical, mental, and spiritual. After 39 years, the physical body begins to move slowly towards old age. But this can be controlled or minimized most of the degree, by doing asanas, kaoshikii, and tandava.

Those who have been practicing their asanas, kaoshikii, and tandava for many years can go on practicing those things as they progress into their senior years. And this will keep their bodies supple, flexible, and energetic. Sadhakas feel and look much younger than their actual age. All because of their life-long practice of yoga asanas and Ananda Marga dances.

The same is not the case for those who never did such yogic practices. Their bodies become stiff & rigid. And even if they have the desire to do something to counteract this they cannot start tandava at the age of 65 or 75 years of age-- and certainly not 95 years. Because their bodies are not conditioned or practiced in this sphere. Whereas even at the age of 100 sadhakas can do kaoshikii and tandava and maintain their lives.


The brain grows old-- intuition is timeless

The aging process affects not only the arms and legs but entire body including the brain-- our psychic center. That is why after crossing 50 or 60 years of age, the intellect of the common people starts to degenerate. Their nerve cells get weaker and weaker. People lose their memory and psychic faculty step by step until one day their brains cannot even function. That happens to many non-sadhakas when they become very old. However, in the case of devotees, this is not the case. Baba says, in
Varanasi DMC 1984, "You should not depend only on intellect. Because intellect does not have a strong foothold. If you have devotion, then intuition will develop. And with that, you will be able to do better and better service to the society."

So in the mental sphere, devotees depend more on intuition-- and that never decays. Because intuition is cosmic thought. And when the mind is goaded and guided towards that subtle approach, then their is no question of it "getting old". Rather the mind continues to expand and becomes more sharp and more pointed. But those who are depending merely on intellect suffer a lot. Because due to the onset of old age, their mental faculty will degrade more and more until finally there is strong possibility to lose all their intellect entirely. While those who have devotion in their heart easily are blessed with intuition by Parama Purusa Himself.
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Aging in the spiritual realm

And in the spiritual field, if in their youth one did proper sadhana and mind got training in spiritual practices and it's natural tendency became to move towards paramartha, then there is no question of any problem in sadhana up to their last breath. Their mind will easily flow in the cosmic rhythm and sadhana will be natural and effortless.

However if anyone does not do proper sadhana in youth, then it will be most difficult to begin when one has become old. So it is only Baba's great blessing on us how He has created this Ananda Marga and infused spiritual ideation into each and every aspect of the day and given us the mandate to do our practices of sadhana twice a day invariably. By keeping the mind focused on Him, then the great state of surrender comes in which case we will realise Him in this very life, in this very body-- blissfully going on doing anything and everything for Him.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "He will do what is necessary. You just go on observing Him, just go on doing His work and adhere to what He says with all your energy...Let that golden day come at the earliest and make your life effulgent." (1)

Namaskar,
In Him
Ka’la Jayii Deva

As one ages, they gain experience and have much more knowledge and know-how than new recruits. In certain professions, experience is highly regarded such as with  judges, professors, and lawyers etc. Those with more experience are given more respect and a higher salary. So in some fields, even in materialistic areas, experience, i.e. older age, is valued. But that is not the trend throughout all sectors of materialistic society.
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Kaoshikii & tandava: keeping body & mind youthful & vibrant

For the physical body, indeed tandava and kaoshikii play a great role. They prevent old age. So there should be always effort to do proper tandava. There are three grades of tandava dance. Those who are youths, they should practice hard. To not only remain in brahma tandava or in vishnu tandava, but they should try to do rudra tandava.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Now the fundamentality, or rather the primordial phase of Oriental dance, is ta'n'd'ava. It is not a very easy job either. The knees must cross the navel. When they cross the navel it is called Brahma ta'n'd'ava. When they cross the ana'hata [mid-point of the chest] it is called Vis'n'u ta'n'd'ava. When they cross this portion [indicates the throat], it is called Rudra ta'n'd'ava. It is very difficult to dance Rudra ta'n'd'ava. It requires long practice." (2)

In one discourse in Patna in 1978, Baba also gives the direction that when the tandava dancer jumps, and his body is in the air-- even for a fraction of a seconds-- then that is the most beneficial aspect.

When a person does very good tandava, then the whole body flies in the air in quick succession. And again drops and again flies into the air. So the benefit is related with the time for which the dancer remains in the air. Suppose someone could stay in the air for one second. And another person could remain for two seconds. So accordingly the longer time one can remain in the air, comparatively more beneficial it is for the development of brain and nerve cells.

There is a similar qualification for determining proper kaoshikii dance. Baba, in a Patna discourse, He revealed the secret. That, in proper kaoshikii, the body must bend or lean 45 degrees to the left and right as it moves in the dance. And that kaoshikii will be very beneficial. Otherwise, just "so-so kaoshikii" is not so helpful.
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Seniors respected in our Ananda Marga

In various ceremonies of our Ananda Marga, the senior person present is to preside over the ceremony. For example:

- In chapter 18 of Caryacarya - 1 Baba has clearly given the mandate that the Marriage Ceremony of Ananda Marga is to be officiated by two acaryas or, in their absence, the senior-most margii present will officiate.

- In chapter 14 of Caryacarya - 1 Baba has given that the ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone of a new house is to be led by the senior-most person.
- In chapter 15 of Caryacarya - 1, Baba has stated that the house entry ceremony is to be led by an acarya, or in their absence then it will be led by the eldest person present.
- In chapter 16, Baba states that the Tree-Planting Ceremony is to be led by the acarya or the senior person present.

All these examples above prove that in Ananda Marga, senior citizens have more respect. They are not outdated, or useless, or worthless. Rather their qualities grow day by day. And it will go on and on up to their last breath. The beauty of spirituality is in this.
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Warning: impossible to start sadhana in old age

Usually people avoid doing sadhana in the prime of their lives, thinking instead that in old age they will do meditation. But such persons will be at greatest loss. Many margiis and WTs I know with repentance confess, "Now that I am old have time, I cannot do sadhana because I neglected my sadhana earlier. Now in my old age the mind cannot adjust." This very thing Baba has written about in detail in the last few chapters of His book, Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy.

But for those who have attended dharmacakra and done their regular sadhana practices, then thinking and ideating in sadhana is easy for them as they grow old.

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha-18, Biological Transformation Associated with Psychic Metamorphosis and Vice Versa
2. Ananda Vacanamrta - 12, Dance, Mudrá and Tantra

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

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Adoring accusation

Prabhat Samgiita Intro: Prabhat Samgiita Intro: In this following song, the bhakta is directly complaining to the Lord, “Why did You go away from me.” But this does not mean that really Parama Purusa is far off in some distant place. Rather, in this face-to-face meeting, the bhakta feels that Parama Purusa is not as loving anymore. So it is an intimate encounter where the bhakta is teasing and lodging his complaint, “Why do You no longer love me.” Those who do not understand the subtler aspects of spirituality and lack deeper bhakti cannot understand this. So they think that in this song really O’ Parama Purusa, has gone away. Thus they use this as a so-called mahaprayan song. They fail to realise how natural this type of communication is. This kind of affectionate accusation is inherent to having an intimate relation with Parama Purusa.

"Káche ese dúre sare gele keno,e nit́huratáy vyathá je pái,
ámi, sumukhe dánŕále lukále áŕále, mamatár lesh kichu ki nái..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1037)

Purport:

Baba, with Your karuna You became mine, but then why did You go away from me? I am very wounded and pained by Your unkindness. You stood before me and then went into hiding. I wonder, do You have even a wee-bit of mamata’ [mineness] for me? In the past when I was not on the path of bhakti and was wallowing in the dirt, You lovingly picked me up, taught me sadhana, and blessed me with Your compassion. You were in my heart. But now my mind is dry. On this spiritual path, I am facing various types of obstacles and You are just a silent spectator. Don't You have any affection for me?

It is unbearable for me that You were very close but now You left me. Your indifference hurts so much.

O’ my  Eternal Companion, You made me climb to the top of the tree; but after that why did You remove the ladder? You taught me various things to overcome maya and cultivate bhakti, but that all became useless because I cannot concentrate in dhyana. You blessed me by placing the fruit of immortality in my palm, but then why did You throw it into the river currents? You moulded my mind and taught me that spirituality is the summum bonum of life. But now I am wallowing in materialism. Why did You take away the balm of bhakti which You bestowed upon me. It is as if You made the bud bloom in the spring months, and after that You burned it in the summer’s hot wind.

Baba, I am very wounded - I feel pained by Your unkindness.

O’ Parama Purusa, You extinguished the camphor lamp. The black soot of the collyrium still remains with me. You removed the sweetness of my heart which You stole. Now it lays there dead. Devoid of supreme attraction, my life has no charm. It has no bhakti. The sole reason I am alive is just to plead for a wee-bit of Your divine krpa - so that I may merge in Your bhava.

Baba, it is too painful to think how You were very intimate, but not these days. Don’t You have even a little bit of love for me anymore?  O’ how Your indifference hurts me...

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Democracy is menacing: on some matters + 3 more

Baba

Democracy is menacing: on some matters

Namaskar,

We live in an era where democracy is seen as the ultimate form of leadership and governance. Here we examine important ways how democratic rule undermines unity in society.

Prout philosophy states, “There are occasions when majority decisions do not create unity in society because people are more or less divided on an issue. In such circumstances, the leaders should be very cautious when making their decisions, and take special care to safeguard the interests of everybody. In particular, they should select a course of action which does not harm the sentiments of any group. For example, suppose there are seven brothers in a joint family, and these brothers are divided on an issue. Four brothers may be on one side and three brothers on another. If the head of the family takes a decision based on the wishes of the majority, the family will be divided into two groups. Therefore, a decision should be taken which safeguards the interests of all the brothers.” (1)

Up till now, amongst the various political systems, democracy is the best of a bad lot. The ideal system will come in the future. Until that time, we must stick with democracy, despite its pitfalls and limitations. On certain occasions, the democratic approach works well, but in many circumstances the result of majority rule is harmful. There are many delicate issues that should not be decided by the democratic process because such majority decisions harm the sentiments of the people, thereby leading to disunity and division. That is the warning given by Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, the Propounder of Prout. Here are a few practical examples from the greater society.
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Majority decision: sparked anger, alienation, & disunity

(A) After Indian Independence, using the democratic process, a majority decision was taken to make Hindi the national language. Tens of millions of people were extremely displeased and angered by this decision, especially in South India. That led to chaos and bloodshed within the country, and national unity was lost. This was clearly a case where a majority-based decision went against the well-being of the country, and failed to protect the interest of all. Thus, on sensitive issues, a democratic, majority decision sparks anger, alienation, and disunity.

(B) In certain Middle Eastern nations, the majority Muslims made Islam the national religion, thereby alienating those citizens who followed a different religion. This too led to infighting, socio-religious tensions, and disunity among the populace. Here again we see that a majority decision led to the fragmentation of society. Thus, on sensitive issues, a democratic, majority decision sparks anger, alienation, and disunity.

(C) For decades Pakistan and Bangladesh were one nation. But majority leaders of Pakistan suppressed the mother tongue (Bengali) of Bangladesh. In addition, those Pakistani leaders imposed various rules and laws. The people of East Pakistan felt suffocated and in result broke away and formed their own nation, i.e. Bangladesh. This also shows how a majority vote by Pakistani leaders led to a divisive outcome. Thus, on sensitive issues, a democratic, majority decision sparks anger, alienation, and disunity.

(D) One key factor in the 2016 US presidential election was the issue of gay rights / homosexuality. That had become a trademark issue of the Obama administration and the democrats in the preceding years (2008 -2016). They spurred and passed much legislation on this issue. And while they gained much of the gay vote by 2016, that was dwarfed by even deeper divisions and a bigger backlash throughout much of the country. In that rigidly split terrain on core issues like gay, the democrats lost the presidential election in 2016. Thus, on sensitive issues, a democratic, majority decision sparks anger, alienation, and disunity.
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Why majority rule cannot work at a university

(D) Here is another avenue of life where a democracy or majority rule cannot work: A college or university. At these institutions the student body numbers in the thousands or even tens of thousands, while the number of faculty and administrators is far, far less. If majority rule was applied, then students could grade their own assignments, write their own letters of recommendation, and change the rules according to their own liking – everything from academic requirements to alcohol and drug use to male-female relations etc. The institution would suffer on all fronts. That is why no academic college operates by majority rule. Rather there is a distinct leadership, both in the classroom and in the administration. By that minority rule, the university develops and grows.

Conclusion

The overall point which Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar has given is that the democratic approach does not bring social harmony if a majority decision is made on certain sensitive issues. On various occasions, the rule by majority is fine. Yet there remain numerous instances related with delicate topics where a majority decision alienates and angers many people, ultimately causing division and disunity. Care and caution are needed to build a unified society. According to the teachings of Prout, simply resorting to majority rule will not do.
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Namaskar,
In Him,
Prakash

~ In-depth study ~

Prout philosophy states:

"Now let us discuss some reforms to democracy. Democracy cannot succeed in countries where people are illiterate, immoral, or backward. Countries like England, the USA and France are suitable for democracy, but even these countries need to introduce some reforms.”

"First, legislators in the states and at the centre should be elected on the recommendations of the people at large. At the time of electing representatives the people should pay heed to their education, moral standard and sacrifice for the society etc. If the representatives are elected keeping in view these factors, they will not be guided by party interests but by collective interests. In their minds the interests of the entire human race and society will dominate, and not any class interests. They will be able to enact laws keeping in mind the problems of all and sundry, thereby accelerating the speed of social reconstruction. Their impartial service will bring happiness to all."

"The voting rights should be vested in educated persons who have political consciousness and awareness of people’s problems. Age should not be a bar to voting right. If illiterate people are given voting rights there is the possibility of antisocial and incompetent representatives being elected."

"To provide a fearless and independent ambience to the administration, the secretariat should be kept free from pressures from the cabinet. The cabinet should confine itself to legislation, the passage and passing of the budget, the implementation of its plans and policies, defense etc. The power of ministers should remain confined to the parliament and they should not poke their nose into the workings of the secretariat. The chief secretary should not be under the president or the prime minister but should act independently as the executive head. All the secretaries should work under the chief secretary. Free from cabinet pressures, every department will serve the people well."

"In the present system the judiciary functions under a cabinet minister, and pressure from the minister may impair its independent functioning. To remove this defect and to ensure impartial justice, the judiciary should have the right to function independently. In no case should the chief justice be treated as inferior to the president or the prime minister. Only moralists and honest persons should be installed on the hallowed seat of justice. If people fail to keep this issue under their close scrutiny, injustice will take the place of justice."

"[[Finally, for the proper utilization of the nation’s revenue and to ensure that every paisa is spent on building up the nation, it is extremely important that the audit branch as well be independent. The auditor general should be independent of the president. Only the independence of the auditor general can ensure that this branch will be able to fearlessly check the accounts of every other branch. Thus it should be a separate administrative branch of government, and independent of the party holding a majority."

"All the four branches mentioned above should be given the scope to function independently. Thus there will be four compartments. No compartment will function under another.]]"

"But in such a situation there is still the possibility of injustice and exploitation. So to supervise or monitor the function of all these compartments, the benevolent dictatorship of the board of Sadvipras is required so that spirituality will reign supreme." - 17 July 1961, Bettiah, Bihar (2)

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 16, Three Cardinal Socio-Political Principles
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 14, Compartmentalized Democracy

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Baba, for a long time I was oblivious of You
“Tumi ese chile ese chile káche t́ene nile…” (Prabhat Samgiita #2114)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, You came into my life. Prior to Your arrival, I had no idea about You. Yet You brought me very close and coloured my mind in Your spiritual colour. You are unparalleled. You gave me everything - all the good things I desired, as well as whatever I did not deserve. On my own, I had no merit to have such gifts, but You blessed me with them.

O’ Parama Purusa, in the past I was drowned in materialism. I never even thought about You. I had completely forgotten You. You woke me up, made me aware, and showed me the proper path. Step by step, You guided me how, in this human body, one can realise Parama Purusa and attain mukti and ultimately moksa. It is Your krpa’.

Baba, in the past I had nothing which I could call my own. I had neither a spiritual goal nor any sadhana. My life was as dry as a desert. You drew me near and gave me everything. Now I realise that with Your grace everything is possible. Even crude, spiritually blind people who do not have any cosmic vision can develop a subtle inner eye and attain liberation and salvation. Their life could be wholly changed. It was my mistake that for a long time I was oblivious of You.

Baba, I have nothing to say. You have given me everything - words fail to express all You have done for me. Your causeless grace is unforgettable...

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Why respecting all religions is bad​

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Some intellectuals are in favour of respecting all religions. I say that such people cannot do anything to promote the solidarity of the human race, for most religions demand blind faith rather than rationality from their followers. “Don’t argue,” they proclaim. “Accept the teachings of the scriptures for they are the direct word of God.” The cunning intellectuals of the past imposed the importance of blind faith on the minds of their gullible followers. They told them to obey the teachings, rational or irrational, otherwise there would be no respite from the endless suffering of human life, no other path to take them to the eternal bliss of heaven.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, Form and Formless

== Section: Hindi Quote ==

अगर यही तुम लोगों की

“अधिक से अधिक कीर्त्तन होना चाहिए | कीर्त्तन से मन शुद्ध होता है | मस्तिष्क सीधा हो जाता है | काम करने की प्रेरणा तथा प्रेषणा मिलती है | इसलिए अधिक से अधिक कीर्त्तन होना चाहिए | अगर यही तुम लोगों की राय है, तो मैं भी उस राय से सहमत हूँ | मन पवित्र हो, शुद्ध हो, और तुम लोग कल्याण की राह पर चलते रहो |”

[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] (1)

Reference
1. अप्रकाशित भाग, 3rd June 1990, DMC, “The Cult of Spirituality, a Cult of Pinnacled Order”

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Valentine’s Day & AM + 2 more

Baba

Valentine’s Day & AM

Namaskar,

The pseudo-culture “holiday” of Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world on 14 February. As sadhakas, we should clearly understand the forces at play so we can best guide the society. After all, if the disease is not understood, the patient cannot be cured. Similarly, we should know the modus operandi, i.e. degrading tactics, of events like Valentine’s Day so we can lead people onto the path of sadhana.
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Path of negative pratisaincara

There are basically two paths in life: the one of baser propensities towards animality, and the one of refined inclinations towards divinity. On the cycle of brahmacakra, human life emerges from animal life. So people are well acquainted with those degrading animalistic tendencies. Falling prey to those attractions does not take any skill. Already they are lured in that direction.

That is why many readily embrace Valentine’s Day because it is grounded in mundane, sensual allurement. Valentine’s Day is all about exciting the lower propensities which in turn invites their psychic degeneration. People are misled to believe that worldly passion will bring them happiness and if they have a happy Valentine’s Day then their life will be fruitful and joyous. But those beastly propensities can never satisfy human longing. And as their mind becomes fully involved in those bodily desires, they march quickly on the path of negative pratisaincara, i.e. back towards animal life. That is the “gift” of Valentine’s Day. Yet sadly people are goaded in that direction and become enamoured with Valentine’s Day.

So those involved suffer; and, side by side, another horrible outcome is that impressionable youths get indoctrinated into the materialistic notion that crude romance is everything. This is the value that gets imposed. Idealistic youths want to find love but ensnared by materialism they end up looking in the wrong direction. Pseudo-culture holidays like Valentine’s Day set off a vicious cycle that entices a large swath of society, from one generation to the next.

And once they become indulged in that way, it is not an easy escape. Because when any negative vrtti like lust is encouraged, then that vrtti multiplies and grabs a greater hold of the mind. The person becomes more deeply entrapped.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The peculiar nature of these...propensities is this: if they are given indulgence, they increase.” (1)

So these degrading propensities are no different from addictive narcotics; the more you take the more addicted you become. Unfortunately, all those debased vrttis surrounding Valentine’s Day have the same awful effect. People literally become drowned in those lustful desires and invite their ruination.
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The path of tantra

The path of Ananda Marga tantra is entirely different. It is natural as it brings people further along the path of pratisaincara and leads them towards mukti / moksa, by the grace of the Supreme. And that is the natural movement of human life, from crude to subtle. All through one’s various animal lives one is progressing until finally they are blessed with human life. Those who succumb to materialism are dominated by baser propensities and revert back to animal live. Whereas those humans who adhere to the path of tantra progress reach the Supreme rank.

One of the key elements for success is to understand that the mind should never be controlled by the bodily organs, i.e. degrading propensities. Valentine’s Day pushes one towards crude sensuality. In contrast, as sadhakas, we are taught that sex is for procreation and society building, not for pleasure or happiness. And that is the case with all of lower the propensities. We are not to indulge in those; rather we are to channelise the mind towards the higher realm through sadhana.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The human propensities that operate in the mundane sphere are five in number: áhár [food], nidrá [sleep], bhaya [fear], maethuna [begetting progeny] and dharma sádhaná [spiritual practice]. Of these five, only the first four play a part in the lives of animals. The peculiar nature of these five propensities is this: if they are given indulgence, they increase. And they easily come under control with a slight effort; only in the initial stage, one must struggle a little to control them. Of these propensities, the first four are primarily physical and secondarily mental, and the fifth one is equally physical, mental and spiritual. The amount of the first four required for physical and mental health is minimal; but the need of the fifth, dharma sádhaná, is unlimited – the more the better. If the need for any of the first four is channelled into the fifth, then so much the better, there may no longer be any necessity for that propensity at all.” (2)

Doing more and more sadhana leads to unlimited bliss and happiness while the baser propensities submerge one in animality. As sadhakas, we have to practice and teach others that by exerting a little discipline initially then one can free oneself of the trappings of those degrading propensities. That means goading the mind towards the spiritual plane.

Remember the paths of asakti (worldly / crude attachment) and bhakti (love for Parama Purusa) are mutually exclusive. They cannot co-exist. If one gives in to the degrading ways of pseudo-culture mentalities like Valentine’s Day, there is no scope for bhakti. Both paths cannot be pursued simultaneously. So one should pay heed accordingly.

Conclusion

By adhering to Sixteen Points and the path of sadhana one will establish themselves in an ideological flow. And that will ensure one’s progress. Giving in to the dealings of Valentine’s Day is the antithesis. We should help others advance on the path and save them from reverting towards negative pratisaincara, i.e. animal life.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "Human life, unlike animal life, is an ideological flow. Where there is no ideological flow, in that case, even if the physical structure is just like a man, he is not a man, but is an animal. So each and every human being must try his best to maintain the special status of humans. It is our first duty. It is our fundamental duty. This ideological flow must be maintained at any cost." (3)

In Him,
Prabakar

~ In-depth study ~

Devious ploy of capitalists: Valentine’s Day

The modern version of “Valentine’s Day” is the brainchild of capitalists who are eager to employ sentiment to entice people to purchase their products. By this way they exploit the common people in a very indirect and cunning way. They say, “Show your loved one how much you are, by buying her this…”, or “If you really want to improve your romance treat her on Valentine’s Day etc.” By this way the business community sells massive diamond rings, flower bouquets, boxes of fancy chocolates, expensive dinners, etc. In the USA alone, in 2016 consumers spent $19.7 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day

Businesses create the psychic hunger in the customer's mind that, "You need these products". Capitalists do this with even the most unnecessary items. In response the innocent public feels that, "Yes it is very essential for me to have those things. I must purchase them." By this way capitalists empty the pockets of the unassuming masses.

So the pseudo-culture holidays like Valentines’ Days is the invention of capitalists. Their sole aim is for the common people to run out to the stores and buy more products - i.e. special commercially produced items that give the message that this is what you need to have a happy Valentine’s Day.

Prout philosophy states, "Capitalists, in their singular or collective roles, exploit society through their gigantic propaganda machinery, and create unhealthy, artificial demands which not only poison the mind but encourage dangerous habits detrimental to psychic sanctity and expansion." (4)

Such type of mentality is the cause of the invention of the growing phenomenon of Valentine’s Day. Because in this way capitalists get a huge benefit. And although it started in the western materialistic areas, now it is spreading step by step around the globe and the so-called third world countries strive to emulate so-called first-world states. So the disease of this capitalistic venture is being passed on to other places around the globe.
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References
1. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Disc: 16
2. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Disc: 16
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, Man and His Ideological Desideratum
4. Prout in a Nutshell - 12, The Parts of the Economy

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

I cannot remember my Ista mantra and Guru

"Ámi ár kono kichu bhúli ná, shudhu bhúle tháki tava nám..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0838)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, I never forget anything mundane; but it is so unfortunate and painful that I cannot remember Your divine name. I cannot keep You in my mind. I cannot remember my ista mantra and guru mantra for 24 hours, without a break. Whereas those worldly things always hover in my mental plate. Please grace me. I want to call You all the time - within each and every breath and respiration, but alas it escapes me. O' Supreme Entity, although I fail to ideate on You, even then I can see that You love me. I always feel Your love, especially when I look towards You. It is Your mercy.

O' Parama Purusa, the star which came down from the heavenly, spiritual, radiant bosom of Taraka Brahma, a particle of that star’s supreme effulgence filled my mind  with divine ecstasy. It has inundated my existence in supreme bliss.

Baba, the Parama Purusa, the supreme love which You have poured in my heart - the affection that You saturated in my mind - always vibrates my being and brings me to the divine world. The melody that You played within my mind, today with that tune and melody I do sastaunga pranam to You again and again. O’ Prabhu, You are the most compassionate One.

Baba, bless me so that I always remember my ist’a mantra...

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