Baba
Namaskar,
If an Ananda Margii is working in a non-Margii organization and wants to do pracára by running yoga classes as a service, free-of-cost, then he / she has to deal with the following issue. Should one permit people of the opposite gender to attend the yoga classes? For instance, should a margii brother teach female students, and should a margii sister instruct male students. It is important to know the answer in the light of Ananda Marga teachings.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Key point of Supreme Command
In His Supreme Command, Baba teaches that to guide others on the right path is a part of sádhaná. One should follow this teaching with full dedication and without any expectation of any return. Even one should not expect that the served person be thankful or grateful. So wherever you are working, one should certainly seize the opportunity to teach yoga there as a way to perform viprocita sevá.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Observe uncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the Supreme Command.” (1)
Separate yoga classes for males & females
If it is possible to get dadas and didis then one can run separate classes for males and females. However, if it is not possible to get dadas and didis due to any compelling reasons even then one should offer as much help to others for teaching them yoga. Needless to say that the teaching of yoga asanas is very important. One key measure is that the teacher of yoga asanas should not be demonstrating asanas while simultaneously also talking about it. For example, if the teacher himself is doing sarvaungasana then it is not possible to speak and teach others. To solve this problem, one may recruit one of the attendees who may have some basic understanding of doing asanas. Usually, in a crowd of even 15-20 people it is highly likely to find such a volunteer. (Note: Generally speaking, in public classes it is better to have a male volunteer.) The teacher can then instruct the volunteer to demonstrate to people and provide verbal instructions himself. The aforementioned suggestions apply to female teachers too.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Difference between general exercises & asanas
Another important issue is that the teacher must clarify the difference between exercise and asanas to inspire people to learn asanas. Many people mistakenly think that asanas are also a form of general exercise. Such people, if already practicing other exercises like running, swimming, and weight-lifting, feel that they do not need to add yet another “exercise” in their already perfect regimen. The teacher should convince the students about the superiority of asanas due to their direct effect on the glands of the body. In this way, the students can be inspired to practice asanas.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “The relation between the physical body and the mind is very close. Mental expression is brought about through the vrttis, and the predominance of the vrttis depends on different glands of the body. There are many glands in the body and from each there is a secretion of a particular hormone. If there is any defect in the secretion of hormones or any defect in a gland, certain vrttis become excited. For this reason, we find that in spite of having a sincere desire to follow the moral code, many persons cannot do so; they understand that they should do meditation, but they cannot concentrate their minds because their minds become extroverted due to the external excitement of this or that propensity. If a person wants to control the excitement of these propensities, he or she must rectify the defects of the glands. Ásanas help the sádhaka to a large extent in this task, so ásanas are an important part of sádhaná.” (2)
Importance of educating females
Females constitute approximately 50% of the population. In this situation, they cannot be left behind in teaching asanas and other yogic teachings. If mothers are ignorant then the future of their children will undoubtedly be bleak. If didis are not available for teaching sisters then even the male teacher can teach females.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
First thinking & later acting
No one should be forced to do asanas the very first time. If some people just want to see and learn but not practice then they should not be forced. After all, first a person thinks and then actually does it. So, if for the first time a person has just begun to think about asanas but has not actually started doing then that is also a good step forward. People think a lot before actually doing something. Even a thief plans his thievery hundred times before actually committing it. So those who say that they will just watch and will practice later should not be forced. Many of such people will actually begin doing asanas gradually. Even if they do not begin, they will at least develop some positive sentiment towards yoga and may even inspire their children to learn.
Simple teachings first
Another important point in teaching is that first and foremost simple things should be taught. Most people in this world are not keen on acquiring difficult knowledge. Teachings should be delivered in a simple, easy-to-understand language like tales and stories. People like tales and stories. In India, there is a culture to have large-scale storytelling based on religious pravacans. Thousands of people throng to such storytelling programs in almost the same way as people like to attend rock concerts in the western countries. Telling sentient, dharmic stories will have a very positive effect.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Conclusion
New teaching methods need to be developed by which Ananda Marga can be taught in interesting ways. For example, interesting dharmic articles can be used as a base for teaching. Most of the discourses given by Baba are complex in nature and may not be directly palatable to the masses. In such gatherings, a story-based approach can be used rather than directly teaching Baba’s discourse. To whatever extent it is possible, viprocita seva’ should be done. In the society, we need people who are strict in following Sixteen Points, knowing that there will always be people who will be slightly lax. Even such people need to be taught as at the very least they will be sympathetic to Ananda Marga. Further, they may send their children to the yoga class. In this way the overall environment will improve.
In Him,
Bhakti
References
1. Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 2, Sixteen Points
2. Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 3, Ásanas
To do service
Namaskar,
If an Ananda Margii is working in a non-Margii organization and wants to do pracára by running yoga classes as a service, free-of-cost, then he / she has to deal with the following issue. Should one permit people of the opposite gender to attend the yoga classes? For instance, should a margii brother teach female students, and should a margii sister instruct male students. It is important to know the answer in the light of Ananda Marga teachings.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Key point of Supreme Command
In His Supreme Command, Baba teaches that to guide others on the right path is a part of sádhaná. One should follow this teaching with full dedication and without any expectation of any return. Even one should not expect that the served person be thankful or grateful. So wherever you are working, one should certainly seize the opportunity to teach yoga there as a way to perform viprocita sevá.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Observe uncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the Supreme Command.” (1)
Separate yoga classes for males & females
If it is possible to get dadas and didis then one can run separate classes for males and females. However, if it is not possible to get dadas and didis due to any compelling reasons even then one should offer as much help to others for teaching them yoga. Needless to say that the teaching of yoga asanas is very important. One key measure is that the teacher of yoga asanas should not be demonstrating asanas while simultaneously also talking about it. For example, if the teacher himself is doing sarvaungasana then it is not possible to speak and teach others. To solve this problem, one may recruit one of the attendees who may have some basic understanding of doing asanas. Usually, in a crowd of even 15-20 people it is highly likely to find such a volunteer. (Note: Generally speaking, in public classes it is better to have a male volunteer.) The teacher can then instruct the volunteer to demonstrate to people and provide verbal instructions himself. The aforementioned suggestions apply to female teachers too.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Difference between general exercises & asanas
Another important issue is that the teacher must clarify the difference between exercise and asanas to inspire people to learn asanas. Many people mistakenly think that asanas are also a form of general exercise. Such people, if already practicing other exercises like running, swimming, and weight-lifting, feel that they do not need to add yet another “exercise” in their already perfect regimen. The teacher should convince the students about the superiority of asanas due to their direct effect on the glands of the body. In this way, the students can be inspired to practice asanas.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “The relation between the physical body and the mind is very close. Mental expression is brought about through the vrttis, and the predominance of the vrttis depends on different glands of the body. There are many glands in the body and from each there is a secretion of a particular hormone. If there is any defect in the secretion of hormones or any defect in a gland, certain vrttis become excited. For this reason, we find that in spite of having a sincere desire to follow the moral code, many persons cannot do so; they understand that they should do meditation, but they cannot concentrate their minds because their minds become extroverted due to the external excitement of this or that propensity. If a person wants to control the excitement of these propensities, he or she must rectify the defects of the glands. Ásanas help the sádhaka to a large extent in this task, so ásanas are an important part of sádhaná.” (2)
Importance of educating females
Females constitute approximately 50% of the population. In this situation, they cannot be left behind in teaching asanas and other yogic teachings. If mothers are ignorant then the future of their children will undoubtedly be bleak. If didis are not available for teaching sisters then even the male teacher can teach females.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
First thinking & later acting
No one should be forced to do asanas the very first time. If some people just want to see and learn but not practice then they should not be forced. After all, first a person thinks and then actually does it. So, if for the first time a person has just begun to think about asanas but has not actually started doing then that is also a good step forward. People think a lot before actually doing something. Even a thief plans his thievery hundred times before actually committing it. So those who say that they will just watch and will practice later should not be forced. Many of such people will actually begin doing asanas gradually. Even if they do not begin, they will at least develop some positive sentiment towards yoga and may even inspire their children to learn.
Simple teachings first
Another important point in teaching is that first and foremost simple things should be taught. Most people in this world are not keen on acquiring difficult knowledge. Teachings should be delivered in a simple, easy-to-understand language like tales and stories. People like tales and stories. In India, there is a culture to have large-scale storytelling based on religious pravacans. Thousands of people throng to such storytelling programs in almost the same way as people like to attend rock concerts in the western countries. Telling sentient, dharmic stories will have a very positive effect.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Conclusion
New teaching methods need to be developed by which Ananda Marga can be taught in interesting ways. For example, interesting dharmic articles can be used as a base for teaching. Most of the discourses given by Baba are complex in nature and may not be directly palatable to the masses. In such gatherings, a story-based approach can be used rather than directly teaching Baba’s discourse. To whatever extent it is possible, viprocita seva’ should be done. In the society, we need people who are strict in following Sixteen Points, knowing that there will always be people who will be slightly lax. Even such people need to be taught as at the very least they will be sympathetic to Ananda Marga. Further, they may send their children to the yoga class. In this way the overall environment will improve.
In Him,
Bhakti
References
1. Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 2, Sixteen Points
2. Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 3, Ásanas
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
You have shown me
"Tumi ye path dekha'ye diyecho se patherai na'i kon tulana'..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1886)
Purport:
Baba, the path which You have shown me - the teachings of Ananda Marga ideology - has no comparison. And You Yourself have also graciously given me the inspiration to proceed ahead. Baba, this path of dharma is unparalleled; it has no equal. It has no beginning, and finding an end is also difficult. This sadhana of Yours is infinite. I was lying uncared for in the dust, and You lifted me up and took me on Your lap. It is Your grace and grace alone...
== Section:
Posting ==
PROUT: अमीरी रेखा क्यों --
Ceiling of wealth
नमस्कार,
*अमीरी रेखा क्यों ?* आचार्य संतोंशानन्द जी के शब्दों में
गरीबी, बेरोज़गारी, मंदी, महंगाई, भ्रष्टाचार, जनसँख्या विस्फोट, अपराध, आतंकवाद, अपसंस्कृति आदि आज देश और दुनिया के सामने बड़े संकट हैं। इनमें से कई उस समय भी मौजूद थे जब देश ने अंग्रेज़ों से आज़ादी हासिल की थी। तब लोगों ने सोचा था कि उन्हें जल्द ही इन मुसीबतों से छुटकारा मिल जाएगा। लेकिन आज 70 साल बाद भी हम इन समस्याओं से जंग कर रहे हैं। इन समस्याओं के खिलाफ आज़ाद हिन्दुस्तान ने कई आंदोलन और संघर्ष देखे हैं लेकिन नतीजे उत्साहवर्धक नहीं रहे। लोगों में बढ़ती निराशा अब उग्र रूप में धारण कर रही है।
इस पृष्ठभूमि में पीबीआई की मांग है कि देश में जल्द से जल्द 'अमीरी रेखा' खींची जाए । यानि समाज की अनुमति के बिना किसी को भी एक निश्चित सीमा से अधिक धन-संपत्ति जमा करने की अनुंमति नहीं होनी चाहिए । ऐसा करने से निम्नलिखित लाभ होंगे :
1. गरीबी का ख़ात्मा: जीने, रहने, सोचने, बोलने के अधिकार की तरह 'संपत्ति रखने का अधिकार' जन्मजात अधिकार नहीं है । कोई भी इंसान न कुछ साथ लाता है, न साथ लेकर जाता है, इसलिए वो इस दुनिया की किसी भी वस्तु का मालिक नहीं है ; उसे सिर्फ और सिर्फ 'उपयोग का अधिकार है' ।
संपत्ति रखने का अधिकार आया 18 वीं सदी के अंत में जब इंग्लैंड में शुरू हुई औद्योगिक क्रांति ने पूँजीवाद को जन्म दिया। पूंजीपतियों ने अधिक से अधिक लाभ कमाने के लिए जल, जंगल, जमीन, खनिज पदार्थ, पशु-पक्षी और मनुष्यों का उपयोग और शोषण किया। साथ ही अपने प्रभाव से 'ज्यादा से ज्यादा धन-संपत्ति जमा करने और उसका मालिक होने के अधिकार' को समाज में मान्यता दिलवा दी। वरना कुछ पश्चिमी और यूरोपीय देशों को छोड़ कर अफ्रीका, एशिया, अमेरिका, ऑस्ट्रेलिया आदि के देशों की मूल संस्कृतियाँ मनुष्य को नहीं बल्कि परमात्मा को सभी संपत्ति का मालिक मानतीं हैं।
इसके अलावा भौतिक संपत्ति सीमित है। पृथ्वी पर प्रचुर संसाधन हैं, परन्तु इनकी एक सीमा है। इन सीमित संसाधनो का उपयोग 7 अरब से अधिक मनुष्यों और दूसरे जीव-जंतुओं के पालन-पोषण के लिये किया जाना चाहिए। परन्तु अगर यह सीमित संपत्ति मुट्ठीभर लोगों के हाथों में सिमट कर रह जाए तो बाकी आबादी को नारकीय जीवन जीना पड़ेगा। आज स्थिति यह कि : मात्र 1 % लोग दुनिया की 50 % संपत्ति के मालिक हैं। मात्र 8 अमीर लोगों की कुल संपत्ति दुनिया की आधी आबादी यानी साढ़े तीन अरब लोगों की कुल संपत्ति के बराबर है।
अमेरिका जैसे देश में भी मात्र 400 लोगों की संपत्ति अमेरिका की 61% आबादी की संपत्ति के बराबर है। दूसरी ओर भारतवर्ष की 10% आबादी के पास देश की 80% संपत्ति है। दुनिया के एक तिहाई गरीब भारतवर्ष में रह रहे हैं ।मात्र 57 भारतीय अरबपतियों के पास देश की 70 प्रतिशत आबादी के बराबर संपत्ति है।75 प्रतिशत ग्रामीण जनता मात्र 33 रुपये प्रतिदिन पर गुज़ारा कर रही है।
विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन के अनुसार भारतवर्ष में प्रतिवर्ष 98 हज़ार लोग साफ पानी न मिल पाने के कारण मौत का शिकार हो जाते हैं।लगभग 3000 भारतीय बच्चे रोज़ भूख और कुपोषण के कारण असमय मर जाते हैं।
उपरोक्त तथ्यों से यह स्पष्ट है कि आज की समाजार्थिक व्यवस्था, जो अनियंत्रित धन संग्रह की अनुमति ही नहीं देती बल्कि उसको बढ़ावा भी देती है, पूरी तरह अनुचित है। इन हालत में पी.बी.आई. का साफ़ ऐलान है कि सीमित सम्पदा में असीमित जमा करने की छूट नहीं दी जा सकती । सीमित संपत्ति का निम्नलिखित न्यायोचित ढंग से वितरण किया जाना चाहिए :
1. हर व्यक्ति चाहे वह नौकरी करता हो या बिजनेस या खेती उसकी न्यूनतम और अधिकतम संपत्ति की सीमा तय की जानी चाहिए।
2. रोटी, कपड़ा, मकान, चिकित्सा, शिक्षा आदि जैसी मूल आवश्यकताओं को खरीदने के लिए जितने पैसे की जरूरत है, कम से कम उतने वेतन वाले रोजगार की सभी को गारंटी देनी होगी।
तथा अधिक प्रतिभाशाली, मेहनती और ईमानदार व्यक्ति को एक सीमा तक अधिकतम वेतन या बोनस देने की व्यवस्था करने होगी।
न्यूनतम और अधिकतम संपत्ति के बीच दस गुना से अधिक का अंतर नहीं होना चाहिए। इस अंतर को कम करने का प्रयास किया जाना चाहिए परन्तु पूरी तरह समाप्त नहीं किया जाना चाहिए। अंतर पूरी तरह से समाप्त करने से काम करने के लिए जरूरी प्रोत्साहन ख़त्म हो जायेगा और उत्पादकता में कमी आएगी जैसा कि रूस जैसे कम्युनिष्ट देशों में हुआ।
आचार्य संतोंशानन्द
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No one should be allowed to accumulate wealth without the permission of society
Ananda Sutram states, “Purport: The universe is the collective property of all. All people have usufructuary rights but no one has the right to misuse this collective property. If a person acquires and accumulates excessive wealth, he or she directly curtails the happiness and convenience of others in society. Such behaviour is flagrantly antisocial. Therefore, no one should be allowed to accumulate wealth without the permission of society. (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Sutram 5 - 12
