Baba
How bad thoughts damage
Namaskar,
This letter offers a vital point that every new sadhaka should know. Ananda Marga ideology offers a dynamic, unique perspective to anyone coming onto the path. Since pracar is one of our first and foremost duties, we should also be aware of this teaching to best introduce it to others.
"As you think, so you become"
Ya'drshii bha'vana' yasya siddhirbhavati ta'drshii
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "As you think, so you become." (1)
Baba has given this seemingly simple guideline in a number of discourses. Some new people may have heard or read this and think they understand. Other new people may not have yet come across it. We should ensure that every new sadhaka understands the full import of this teaching because this is one of the very revolutionary aspects of Ananda Marga philosophy.
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These days, with the great popularity of yoga, most yoga groups solely focus on the physical, or they may include their own interpretation of pranayama as well. Only Ananda Marga sadhana offers the full system for transforming one's person into godhood. And the above guideline, "as you think so you become", is instrumental to our approach.
In Him,
Amrta
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If sinner absorbed in thought of Parama Puruśa
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “The mind is the cause of bondage, and this mind, this very mind, is the cause of liberation, is the cause of emancipation.” If the movement towards subtle is encouraged, and there is movement with proper acceleration, then what will happen? There will take place one of two different things: either one's existence will be converted into the Cosmic Mind – that metamorphosis of unit mind into Cosmic Mind is known as the qualified stance – saguńásthiti – or, if the very “I” feeling is surrendered at the altar of Supreme Existence, then the alternative will be that the entire existential factor will become one with the Supreme Cognitive Faculty, with the Cognitive Principle – one will become omniscient, an all-knowing entity." (2)
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “It is the human mind which is the cause of bondage or liberation. If the mind is in bondage, the person is also in bondage. Similarly, if the mind is liberated the person is also liberated. After all, it is the human mind which engages in auspicious actions. Now, if this mind is kept busy in the ideation of Parama Puruśa, then it gets totally merged in Consciousness. In that case, where is the scope for virtue or vice for that person?” (3)
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “If an ordinary sinner or a confirmed sinner remains absorbed in the thought of Parama Puruśa to the exclusion of all other thoughts, then his or her mind becomes pointed. This is called agryábuddhi [pinnacled intellect] in Sanskrit." (4)
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “The mind is the cause of bondage or liberation of human beings. A person under bondage is attached to a mental or physical object, whereas the liberated one is free from all objects.” If the mind is confined to something physical or psychic it is bound to be assailed by either pleasure or pain – it is inevitable." (5)
Proper thinking is very important
Mana eva manuśyánáḿ kárańaḿ bandha-mokśayoh
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Carry on performing your worldly duties with sincerity, and at the same time think about the pure self within you. Then alone will your Sádhaná be justified. The constant thought of your pure inner Self will certainly one day establish you in your original source, and this is the ultimate aim of Sádhaná." (6)
Ananda Marga ideology states, “This human mind is a peculiar entity. It is the cause of all our sorrows and predicaments, and it is the cause of our supreme bliss. It is the cause of bondage, and it is the cause of liberation" (7)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "Mind alone is the cause of the bondage and liberation of human beings. Why is it the cause of bondage and liberation? It is because all the beings below human being are bereft of an independent mind. Their minds are guided by their natural instincts. But human beings have an independent mind. They can act according to their will. They can take the track either of bondage or of liberation. This is the fundamental difference between human beings and animals."
"The mind must always have an object (viśaya). In scriptures, viśaya is known as “ábhoga.” “Ábhoga” means that object which feeds the mind – that is, mental pabulum. If this pabulum is limited, the mind also becomes limited. If the pabulum is infinite, by making an effort to obtain it, the mind becomes infinite. It depends entirely on the will of human beings which pabulum, limited or unlimited, is made their object. Whether a person becomes great or small completely depends on the person's wish."
“When the object of human beings is small and they remain fixed to it, they are in bondage. When the object of the mind is infinite, and we get merged into it, as it is not possible to hold it, we call it liberation.”" “The person whose object of mind is limited, is in bondage. When the object of mind is unlimited, it (the mind) cannot be kept within limitations. Then there is no bondage, but liberation.”" (8)
Baba's warning: idol worship is worst
Here Baba points out the very negative effect of dogmatic idol worship. But we should not think this adverse reaction is limited to idol worship. Any persistent engagement in crude thoughts (money, greed, jealousy, etc) will turn one into negative microvita.
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “If idols made of wood, clay, iron or any other metal are accepted as objects of meditation, then what will be the result?” It is said, Ya'drshii bha'vana' yasya siddhirbhavati ta'drshii [“As you think, so you become”]. The aspirants’ own entitative existence will be turned into clay, metal or wood – a state which in the scriptures is called Prakrtiliina [negative microvita]. It is a dreadful state." (9)
The above guideline is what happens to those who fail to understand the real import of Baba's teaching - "As you think so you become." In the end they are turned into inanimate objects and negative microvita. It is a frightening outcome.
References
1. Namámi Krśńasundaram, Párthasárathi Krśńa and Bhaktitattva (Discourse 23)
2. Neo-Humanism in a Nutshell - 1, Existential Flow and Its Culminating Point
3. A Few Problems Solved - 5, What Is Dogma?
4. A Few Problems Solved Part 5, What is Dogma
5. Ananda Marga Philosophy - 6, Ekendriya – 4
6. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 2, The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 1
7. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, The Subtlest Propensity
8. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 1, Leaving Bondage
9. Subháśita Saḿgraha - 11, The Intuitional Science of Tantra
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
PS Intro: This following Prabhat Samgiita can be understood in two distinct ways:
(1) The advent of Parama Purusa as Mahasambhuti in the play of His grand liila; and,
(2) this song refers to dhyana.
"Nám ná jáná máná ná máná, raḿgiin parii ese páshe…” (Prabhat Samgiita #2983)
Purport:
One unknown, glowing, colourful angel came close to me. Its eyes were shining with golden effulgence. I do not know its name. Ignoring all obstacles it drew near to me showering grace. This smiling divine fairy told many things.
The angel said: “My abode is in the world of brilliant illumination, satya loka. Yet, to accomplish special work and establish dharma for the welfare of all, I move around this entire universe. All those who want and love Me have bhakti; I pull them close very close. I fulfill all their desires and give them everything.”
The angel said: “I never take any rest. I travel around continuously and fly ceaselessly without any pause. In the bond of bhakti and supreme love, I get caught by bhaktas. I float in the flow of spiritual, mystical songs.”
>From the Supreme abode, one fay has come, blessed me, and told many secrets behind its advent...
Note for Prabhat Samgiita #2983:
In this song there is the allegory of an angel. The Bengali word parii literally means 'angel', but in Prabhat Samgiita the real meaning of the term parii is: Taraka Brahma.
== Section 3: Photo ==
Ego is burden
Namaskar,
At some city, the statue/ sculpture is one display. A margii visited that place and circulated this photo on WhatsApp groups.
The overall idea is that one's EGO has to be carried out by oneself.
Ananda Marga ideology states, "What will a good person do? Trńádapi suniicena [humble like a blade of grass]. They will stay away from ego because ego is the root cause of downfall. If ego is present then downfall is inevitable." (1)
in Him,
Prakash
~ Below photo courtesy of WhatsApp Forums ~
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 9, “Always Do the Kiirtana of the Lord”
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