Baba
Making relation with Him
Namaskar,
There are many accepted bha'vas (relations) in Ananda Marga sadhana: (a) father-son / daughter relation, (b) friend relation, (c) slave relation, and (d) baby relation etc. However, it is madhura bha'va that can bring the bhakta to that pinnacled state of closeness with Parama Purusa. And that is the type of bha'va (relation) expressed in certain Prabhat Samgiita compositions.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Madhura bha'va is a very exalted bha'va, for this bha'va fills the mind with sweetness and bliss and leads the aspirant to the closest proximity of the Lord." (1)
This is not to say that the other bhavas (relations) have no place in the life of the sadhaka. All the bha'vas are meaningful. And in dhya'na we should always follow the one which feels most natural at that time. Forcing or pretending to follow a particular bha'va is meaningless; rather it is highly detrimental. Ours is the path of sincerity and naturalness.
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At the same time, we should always have the theoretical understanding in mind that madhura bhava can bring us to the zenith point of divine realisation. All the other bhavas (relations), ultimately at the climax, must get converted into either dasya bhava or madhura bhava. This is the rule.
The beauty of madhura bha'va
The inherent beauty of madhura bha'va is wonderfully expressed in Prabhat Samgiita. The key element is that the bhakta does not want anything from Parama Purusa, but He Himself. The bhakta does not want gold, or a job, or worldly relations, or prestige, or any type of mundane desire. The bhakta only wants that spiritual connection with Parama Purusa.
Yet, the sadhaka is not satisfied with the mere presence of Parama Purusa, or any lower type of relation. The sadhaka only wants an extremely intimate relation with Parama Purusa. So it is purely a personal relation. And the closer Parama Purusa comes, the more proximity the sadhaka wants with Parama Purusa..
That is the nature of madhura bhava: There is no satiation point until one finally merges in Him. In those higher stages of madhura bha'va, the bhakta is yearning and crying to have Him still more close. That is how the aspirant ultimately realises the goal of finally becoming one with Parama Purusa.
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Every sadhaka should at least have this theoretical understanding. In dhyana, one may tend toward the Father-son relation, or one may like the Friend relation, yet all should have awareness that beyond that there is madhura bhava. And it is that bhava which is highlighted in numerous compositions of Prabhat Samgiita.
Conclusion
By Baba's grace, every sadhaka of Ananda Marga has the opportunity to get Him in a close and intimate way. That is the speciality of tantra. There is no intermediary between the aspirant and Parama Purusa. As the loving relation develops one is sure to attain Him, by His krpa.
In Him,
Ranjiita
Relation in Prabhat Samgiita
In Prabhat Samgiita all the songs are exclusively between the bhakta and Parama Purusa. There never is a third person or a third entity in any song. That is what makes Prabhat Samgiita so unique: There are countless songs which exclusively express the close communication between the bhakta and His Lord. While the various dogmatic followers often insert an extra voice into their poetry and songs. In that case, that composition is not the expression of intimacy between bhakta and Parama Purusa.
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In Prabhat Samgiita, there are numerous songs that focus solely on the madhura bhava relation where the bhakta is crying to get Parama Purusa closer and still more close. The bhakta only wants that most loving link with God, not any lesser relation, and certainly not any mundane gift or boon.
Prabhat Samgiita is for all levels of bhaktas. And by His grace and through the regular practice of kiirtan and sadhana and singing Prabhat Samgiita, one is sure to realize that stance of madhura bhava.
References
1. Namami Krsnasundaram, Disc: 27
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
How You play Your liila
PS Intro: This song explains how before creation Parama Purusa was alone. Then in His mind He created the entire universe. What is happening in His mind is our reality. In the last phase of creation He made human beings and filled their heart with bhakti. That is what is described in this song.
“Bhálobese chile man bharile vyathá bujhile...” (Prabhat Samgiita #3898)
Purport:
Parama Purusa, You loved me and completely satiated my mind. Every cell of my existence received Your divine touch. You understood my pain. Each moment, in the glow of fresh effulgence, You made flowers come into bloom in my life. You blessed me in newer and newer ways.
Supreme Entity, humans had never imagined this. And a person had never come into this triloka and manifested the cycle of creation by their own imagination. It was impossible for anyone to create the sky, air, the five fundamental factors, and three lokas. Yet You have created everything. This cycle of creation is Your thought projection. My Taraka Brahma, You are liila personified.
Parama Purusa, in the last stage of pratisaincara, You awakened the love, affection, and tender emotions towards the Supreme, in the human mind. This feeling You bestowed in everyone’s heart. You blessed one and all with mental momentum and the warmth of spiritual yearning. Baba, You gave flow of bhakti. Yet You hid Yourself within Your own creation. In this way, You go on playing Your divine liila so nobody can see You.
Parama Purusa Baba, please put divine collyrium in my eyes so I can see You everywhere...
Note for Prabhat Samgiita #3898:
[1] Triloka: This following section about triloka is from Baba’s general darshan of 16 July 1980 in Patna. The two excerpts cited below define what the three lokas are and where they exist.
What are the three lokas
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The Supreme cognitive faculty is the subjectivity. And the second compartment of His Cosmic Mind takes the form of this moving world, of this animated or inanimated world. Everything resides, everything is created, everything is maintained, everything is nourished, and everything undergoes final metamorphosis within the vast objectivated mind, that is within the second mental counterpart of the Supreme Entity….”
“Now, what's the meaning of triloka, tribhuvana? You have got a physical body made of so many elements, so many compounds. And we say it is [the] quinquelemental universe, composed of five fundamental factors...”
“And you exist in this realm of physicalities. This is one bhuvana. And, the subtler portion of the physical structure of living beings, when that subtler portion gets powdered down, is metamorphosed into ectoplasm, it becomes the mind. You have got a mind. And as all of you know, you are not the mind. You are the owner of the mind. So, your second existence is the mental world. Second world…”
“Your "I" is concentrated round your ego. And that pinnacled ego touches the astral stratum. So, that astral stratum is the third world. One physical world, another mental world, and another that subtle astral world. So, there are three worlds.” (1)
Where the three lokas exist
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Both for microcosm and Macrocosm. In case of Macrocosm, all these three worlds lie within the second compartment of the [Cosmic] mind. First compartment is the cognitive mind. And the second compartment is the "done mind", objectivated mind, mind that can be seen, that can be realized, that can be enjoyed singularly. So, these are the three bhuvanas, three worlds.” (2)
References
1. 16 July 1980 in Patna
2. 16 July 1980 in Patna
PS Intro: This song explains how before creation Parama Purusa was alone. Then in His mind He created the entire universe. What is happening in His mind is our reality. In the last phase of creation He made human beings and filled their heart with bhakti. That is what is described in this song.
“Bhálobese chile man bharile vyathá bujhile...” (Prabhat Samgiita #3898)
Purport:
Parama Purusa, You loved me and completely satiated my mind. Every cell of my existence received Your divine touch. You understood my pain. Each moment, in the glow of fresh effulgence, You made flowers come into bloom in my life. You blessed me in newer and newer ways.
Supreme Entity, humans had never imagined this. And a person had never come into this triloka and manifested the cycle of creation by their own imagination. It was impossible for anyone to create the sky, air, the five fundamental factors, and three lokas. Yet You have created everything. This cycle of creation is Your thought projection. My Taraka Brahma, You are liila personified.
Parama Purusa, in the last stage of pratisaincara, You awakened the love, affection, and tender emotions towards the Supreme, in the human mind. This feeling You bestowed in everyone’s heart. You blessed one and all with mental momentum and the warmth of spiritual yearning. Baba, You gave flow of bhakti. Yet You hid Yourself within Your own creation. In this way, You go on playing Your divine liila so nobody can see You.
Parama Purusa Baba, please put divine collyrium in my eyes so I can see You everywhere...
Note for Prabhat Samgiita #3898:
[1] Triloka: This following section about triloka is from Baba’s general darshan of 16 July 1980 in Patna. The two excerpts cited below define what the three lokas are and where they exist.
What are the three lokas
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The Supreme cognitive faculty is the subjectivity. And the second compartment of His Cosmic Mind takes the form of this moving world, of this animated or inanimated world. Everything resides, everything is created, everything is maintained, everything is nourished, and everything undergoes final metamorphosis within the vast objectivated mind, that is within the second mental counterpart of the Supreme Entity….”
“Now, what's the meaning of triloka, tribhuvana? You have got a physical body made of so many elements, so many compounds. And we say it is [the] quinquelemental universe, composed of five fundamental factors...”
“And you exist in this realm of physicalities. This is one bhuvana. And, the subtler portion of the physical structure of living beings, when that subtler portion gets powdered down, is metamorphosed into ectoplasm, it becomes the mind. You have got a mind. And as all of you know, you are not the mind. You are the owner of the mind. So, your second existence is the mental world. Second world…”
“Your "I" is concentrated round your ego. And that pinnacled ego touches the astral stratum. So, that astral stratum is the third world. One physical world, another mental world, and another that subtle astral world. So, there are three worlds.” (1)
Where the three lokas exist
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Both for microcosm and Macrocosm. In case of Macrocosm, all these three worlds lie within the second compartment of the [Cosmic] mind. First compartment is the cognitive mind. And the second compartment is the "done mind", objectivated mind, mind that can be seen, that can be realized, that can be enjoyed singularly. So, these are the three bhuvanas, three worlds.” (2)
References
1. 16 July 1980 in Patna
2. 16 July 1980 in Patna
== Section: Important Teaching ==
How to create a world government
Prout philosophy states, "The question may arise, Is it possible to establish the world government and Ánanda Parivára without struggle? In reply I will say, “Yes.” The greatest social welfare for the human race will be accomplished if those who aspire to establish the world government or Ánanda Parivára engage themselves only in constructive activities and selfless service, instead of wasting their vital energy in the vortex of politics, or in political conflicts. They will have to go on rendering social service with steadfast commitment, without any ulterior motive in their minds." (1)
Reference
1. Problems of the Day #32
== Section 3: Links ==
Dogma of Father's Day 15 JuneFather's Day: invention of materialism
Mother's Day: why dogmaticPostings to Read
Surrender for show
Chooses not to do
Baba’s mandate for initiations
How Mr. M.K. Gandhi harmed India + Asanas: so many benefits
“Early bird” fallacy + Prout: preventing ecological disasters
When money is tight - what to do
