Baba
People broken due to inferiority complex - 3
Namaskar,
In the United States, the majority of African-Americans do not get the opportunity to go for higher education, and their spoken English is not the same as the English spoken in schools and colleges. So they have an inferiority complex that they are not as proficient in the language which is used in schools and colleges. Similarly, people from Mexico and other Latin American countries fall prey to the same type of exploitation when they go to the US if they do not speak English well. When they work, they are generally paid less than other local workers because they cannot approach the boss in English to register a complaint about their rate of pay. To solve this issue we should start samája movements.
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Uniqueness of each society (samája)
Each society’s (samája's) uniqueness represents its own geographical condition, ethnicity, and sentimental legacy etc. With regards to their topography, one society (samája) is good in agriculture, and another has sufficient water to generate electricity, and yet another is filled with natural resources, etc. Yet all along, each society’s (samája's) unique feature is that they can become financially sustainable using their own unique features. That is why societies (samájas) are made so that each society (samája) can utilize their unique qualities and those qualities can be utilized for overall growth of all the individuals in that society (samája).
Society (samája) as self-sufficient unit
Baba says that each society (samája) is a self-sufficient socio-economic unit. Each society (samája) has unique land, water, air, trees, to make it self-sufficient so that it does not need to depend on others. If their self-sufficiency is taken away by exploitation, then people from rural areas move to the cities. Capitalists cluster in cities, and they have made manufacturing units so that economically disadvantaged people can be used to do their work at a very low pay. Life for these low income groups is very difficult as their family lives in rural areas. In turn, they have to rent places to live, use public transport to go to work, and remain in a situation in which they would not be willing to remain if they were given a choice.
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Prout viewpoint of society (samája)
Prout suggests that all facilities should be given to everyone wherever they are. For example, if one lives in a rural area, then water, electricity, transportation, employment, and other facilities should be supplied so that no one needs to relocate. Because relocation is akin to being uprooted. That is how one society (samája) will become a self-sufficient unit, both socially and economically. Naturally, over times, when a few nearby societies (samájas) become self-sufficient and are similar in their growth, they can be combined into one society (samája). In this way, gradually all such societies (samájas) can be joined, and ultimately one day the whole world will function as one society (samája).
Lopsided growth of society
Now we do not have such a society (samája). Economic clusters are primarily based in cities, and rural areas are deprived of facilities. This is not only the case in developing countries but also in the developed ones. Capitalists reside in cities, and industrial sectors are based there. In search of jobs, low income people come from rural areas to cities. In turn, rural areas become poorer and cities become richer, day by day. That is why Baba has formed societies (samájas) with two components in it: socio and economic. Socio refers to the social aspect, and economic refers to the financial aspect. When both social and economic aspects are fulfilled then societies (samájas) will become self-sufficient. There is no need to develop an inferiority complex as the society (samája) is self-sufficient. The identity of the society (samája) is based on self-sufficiency; individual recognition will also be there as each individual is unique and has his / her own unique quality.
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All are our family
An Ananda Margii should feel proud of their own society (samája) as well as appreciate the qualities of other societies (samájas). The feeling of “mineness” is there toward one’s own society (samája), and side by side a feeling of goodwill should be extended to other societies (samájas). The thought is everyone is a progeny of Parama Purusa. The Margii may think that “I am a Bengali”, “I am a Bihari” etc., but everyone has originated from Parama’tma’ and all are brother / sister.
Millions of people in society (samája) are now being exploited, as societies (samájas) are not integrated. Capitalists have made the world such that people from rural areas have to come to urban areas for their livelihood. Gradually, efforts should be made wherein societies (samájas) can be built, first instilling self-confidence so that inferiority complex does not arise, and then providing an economic boost by eradicating exploiters.
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Conclusion
It is not bad to say “I am a Bengali”, “I am a Bihari”, or “I am an X”. This is simply to identify one’s own society (samája) while giving respect and having love for all other societies (samájas). If one says that “I am a Bengali” and “Punjabis are bad”, then that thought is not proper, as all societies (samájas) are equal. The negative aspect is to exploit other societies (samájas) by injecting an inferiority complex.
Every society (samája) is created by Parama’tma’ considering different geographical and climatic conditions. The colour of humans is darker if their society (samája) is geographically located where there are high temperatures and lots of sunshine throughout the year. Similarly, each society (samája) has developed unique qualities by staying together with similar people. So differences of colour and geographical location should not be made. It is fine to feel proud of one’s own society (samája), but at the same time one should watch for the well-being of other societies (samájas) in the world.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Nirakara
Ananda Marga philosophy teaches us, "Human culture is, therefore, one and indivisible. The use of expressions such as Hindu culture, Muslim culture, Indian culture or European culture is absurd. Those who hold these partisan ideas are not well-wishers of humanity." (1)
Building self confidence
The way to avoid societal exploitation is to build confidence in one’s own demi-culture. One can then learn from other demi-cultures, and remain united with all societies (samájas) by staying together, and allowing inter caste marriages etc. Slowly when the difference among societies (samájas) becomes negligible then no society (samája) will try to exploit the other, and peace will prevail. Unless there is peace in the society (samája), human progress is not possible. When human beings are not living in peace then for the masses sadhana is also not possible. Once exploitation is eradicated, then the building of society (samája) is important so as to have social domestic value, language, demi-culture, governance, etc.
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References
1. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Interplay of Culture and Civilization
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Great benefit of communicating with Him
Ananda Marga ideology says, “Why would He have provided them with a vocal cord?...As He has equipped humans with the means to speak, He will have to listen to them. Human beings will definitely have something to say; they are expected to tell their troubles to their nearest and dearest ones. Otherwise, to whom should they go? To whom should they complain?” (1)
Note: In His above teaching, Baba is guiding us that we should communicate all our joys and sorrows to Him. This should be our regular practice in our sadhana, in dhyana. So all the intimate thoughts and feelings which lie hidden in our mind and heart should be shared with Him. This is our way. And it is this type of sharing which builds closeness in our spiritual life. It heightens one’s feeling of bhakti. So it is a straight and easy equation. He wants us to communicate our inner thoughts to Him. And by this way we will feel closer to Him. And that feeling of closeness is bhakti - i.e. coming in greater proximity to Parama Purusa. So in His above teaching Baba is clearly showing us how we can come closer to Him.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Do Virtuous Deeds Day and Night – 2
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