Baba
Namaskar,
Note: The following is the English translation. The scan of the original Hindi announcement by a mock margii has been appended below.
Two key points
#1: Be alert: While alive we should make our will, otherwise if we die suddenly then our family members, friends, and relatives who are pseudo followers of AM will drag your whole death ceremony into their Hindu dungeon. Watch out. Parama Purusa Baba has not allotted this world to anyone forever. One day all have to leave. Make your will, now or never. Death does not come with a band and horn.
#2: We should also bear in mind that the beneficiary of the death ceremony are those grieving the loss of their loved one; the deceased gets no benefit.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The departed soul does not get any advantage from the shráddha ceremony [memorial ceremony]. It is only meant for the psychic satisfaction of the person performing it." (Caryacarya - 1, Shráddha Ceremony)
Conclusion
In our Ananda Marga, the shráddha ceremony is to bring closure for those suffering the loss of their loved one. In stark contrast, the dogmatic Hindu death ceremonies were created so the ruling priest class could befool the public and make huge profits. In the name of helping the deceased, those dogmatic priests enhanced their own economic position.
In Him,
Vikram Deva
~ In-depth study ~
We should all make our will right now. That way, should we die unexpectedly, we can avert any type of dogmatic death ceremony as has happened below.
We should also remember that eating any food at a shraddha ceremony is strictly forbidden in Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Shráddhánna (food offered at a memorial service) is neither priityanna nor ápadanna, hence it is not to be taken.” (Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 2, Society, Point #37)
Note: The following is the English translation. The scan of the original Hindi announcement by a mock margii has been appended below.
Baba Nam Kevalam
My father Shrii Ram Krsna Deva died and may Baba take him in His lap. I and my entire family offer our tearful shraddhainjali to our father.
Ritesh Krsna
Dogmatic details of this occasion
Sunday - 1st to 10th Hindu ritual to please the ghost
Monday - 11th Hindu ritual to please the ghost
Tuesday - Offering fresh food to to my deceased father, the other dead, along with ghosts and goblins
Wednesday - Reading of holy scripture of Hindu-Muslim combined deity Satyanarayan.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The Hindus offered shirńii at the Dargah of Pirsaheb [a sacred place of worship for the Muslims]. The Satyanáráyańa [a celebrated god] of the Hindus became the Satyapiir [a revered saint] of the Muslims.” (To the Patriots)
Offering water to divine, holiday tree peepal tree (Ficus religiosa).
Note: All the dogmatic rituals will be performed at my father's dwelling.
Due to the lockdown and all kinds of restrictions, everyone has to maintain social distancing and use a face mask. At this death ceremony to be held on 09 June at 7p, there will be a grand feast for all attendees and for the feeding of ghosts (brahmabhoj = brahma means ghost). All are invited.
Ritesh Krsna on behalf of my entire grieving family and village members
01 June 2020
Due to the coronavirus, bringing a mask & observing social distancing are to be strictly followed.
Two key points
#1: Be alert: While alive we should make our will, otherwise if we die suddenly then our family members, friends, and relatives who are pseudo followers of AM will drag your whole death ceremony into their Hindu dungeon. Watch out. Parama Purusa Baba has not allotted this world to anyone forever. One day all have to leave. Make your will, now or never. Death does not come with a band and horn.
#2: We should also bear in mind that the beneficiary of the death ceremony are those grieving the loss of their loved one; the deceased gets no benefit.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The departed soul does not get any advantage from the shráddha ceremony [memorial ceremony]. It is only meant for the psychic satisfaction of the person performing it." (Caryacarya - 1, Shráddha Ceremony)
Conclusion
In our Ananda Marga, the shráddha ceremony is to bring closure for those suffering the loss of their loved one. In stark contrast, the dogmatic Hindu death ceremonies were created so the ruling priest class could befool the public and make huge profits. In the name of helping the deceased, those dogmatic priests enhanced their own economic position.
In Him,
Vikram Deva
~ In-depth study ~
We should all make our will right now. That way, should we die unexpectedly, we can avert any type of dogmatic death ceremony as has happened below.
We should also remember that eating any food at a shraddha ceremony is strictly forbidden in Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Shráddhánna (food offered at a memorial service) is neither priityanna nor ápadanna, hence it is not to be taken.” (Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 2, Society, Point #37)
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