Baba
Baba’s way
Namaskar,
Here is an indirect teaching which Baba has given about Islam:
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "When people's ideas are so fixed that
they will not entertain any discussion or argument it is called
“fanaticism”. It is said that religion is a question of faith, not
logic. In India, there are many religious fanatics. Due to religious
fanaticism and bigotry there have been innumerable violent clashes in
the past. How repugnant that thousands of people were killed on the
pretext of a single strand of [Prophet Mohammed] hair! These fanatics
never bothered to listen to the beliefs of others, and moreover, for
them it is a sin to listen to others. In one sense they are worse than
animals, because animals do not harbour any communal feeling. Physical
sentiments are predominant in such religious expressions. People should
keep aloof from the bondages of religion. Behind all religious dogma,
physical considerations are dominant." (1)
In His above guideline, Baba is pointing out some of the inherent dogmas
of Islam. By not stating the name of the religion, Baba resorts solely
to logic and reasoning, as well as practical examples to uncover and
question those existing dogmas.
And there are countless other instances in His discourses where Baba is
indirectly speaking about a particular person such as Karl Marx,
Carvaka, Sigmund Freud, Mahatma Gandhi, Franklin Deleanor Roosevelt, or
religious group such as the Jains, Buddhists, or any other type of
political party, community, or ism. The main idea is that in His public
discourses, Baba would use indirect language so His teachings and
guidelines were presented in a very psychological manner.
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Telling PA Dada not to record
It is also important to note that Baba would deliver many of His
political or anti-dogma oriented discourses in the company of Ananda
Margiis, yet that discourse was going to be printed for all to see. In
that case, when Baba just wanted to clarify something about a particular
political leader or speak directly about the hypocrisy of a so-called
religious prophet, then Baba would tell PA Dada to "turn off the
microphone". At that point, Baba would speak very candidly and openly to
those bhaktas present, using very direct language. And then when He
wished, He would continue the recording of the discourse using indirect
language. This was a common phenomenon.
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Namaskar,
In Him,
Kalyan
The theft of a relic hair of the Prophet Mohammed
~ Courtesy of Sciences Po ~
The theft of a relic hair of the Prophet Mohammed from the
Hazratbal mosque in Srinagar (Kashmir) on December 27, 1963 provoked
indignation in Pakistan and East-Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Protest
marches and violence against the Hindu minorities took place in the
cities of Khulna and Jessore (East Pakistan) on January 2 and 3, 1964.
This led to retaliation against Muslims in Calcutta and in West Bengal,
which in turn kindled events in Dacca and Naryangunj (East Pakistan),
where minority communities (of Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists) were
heavily targeted (although, ultimately, the holy relic was returned on
January 4). According to the 1965 Report of the Indian Commission of
Jurists on Recurrent Exodus of Minorities from East Pakistan and
Disturbances in India thousands of Hindu families left East Pakistan and
sought refuge in India after January 5. The Indian government arranged
for special trains to deliver them to the states of Bihar, Orissa, and
Madhya Pradesh where they were to be received. (http: // www. Sciencespo
. fr/mass- violence-war- massacre- resistance/fr/document
/hindu-muslim- communal-riots- india-i-1947-1986)
~ Courtesy of Sciences Po ~
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, How to Unite Human Society
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
You do not wish to receive anything from me
"Bhálobese chile tumi ámáy, vinimaye kichu cáo ni..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3811)
Purport:
Parama Purusa, You are so kind. Since ages You have loved me, but in
return You have never accepted anything. You do not wish to receive
anything from me, only You want to go on pouring Your divine compassion
on me. Whatever I have offered unto You, You have politely refused to
take - You only shower Your affection.
Baba, my Supreme Entity, Your kindness knows no limit. It is just like
the moon which suffuses its sweetness by pouring its soft moonlight on
everything. The moon does not consider the good or bad quality of those
entities, just the moon goes on shining its refulgence. In the same way,
You pour Your karun’a’ upon all incessantly, everywhere. You never
consider or look into who is high, or who is mean and low. You lovingly
see everyone as Yours - worthy of Your infinite compassion.
My divine One Baba, in the pouring rain of the pitch dark night, the
smiling fragrance of the ketaki flower permeates the entire atmosphere
all the 24 hrs, regardless whether there is darkness or light.
Similarly, You also do not care about the proper or improper time, or
who is qualified for Your mercy or not. Your affection never ceases.
Even in the wake of meteor strikes in Your beautiful sky, still Your
prema shines forth on all. You are most gracious to everyone - all the
time. Your blessing is like the sublime brilliance which removes all the
darkness in the blink of an eye.
Baba, You are the most compassionate One. I surrender everything at Your
altar; please accept me and keep me under Your shelter...
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Birth privilege: wrong
Namaskar,
According to Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - the Propounder of Prout
philosophy - wherever a section of society gets special privileges and
benefits on the basis of caste, gender, race, and creed then that will
severely threaten unity. The reason is that instead of the entire
collective body living arm-in-arm according to the same rules and
procedures, there is mounting tension between various human groups
because one particular group is getting special advantages. Across
history and throughout the present-day society, there are numerous
examples.
Prout philosophy states, "Caste is another important factor which
disrupts society. The evils of the caste system are nowhere better known
than in India. For unity in society, there should not be any small
groupings within the society claiming economic and social privileges."
(1)
For instance, in Israel the ultra-orthodox Jews have been receiving
special financial benefits in the form of welfare bonuses. The rules for
them are different. This has led to resentment, protests, and heated
debates within Israeli society - and unity has been hampered.
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Preferential treatment causes riots
We see similar effects in the Indian so-called caste system where
so-called harijans (dalits) are scheduled castes and have been granted
special privileges in the form of economic gifts and job quotas. That
type of preferential treatment / Affirmative action / reservation on the
basis of caste, gender, race, and creed leads to strained relations,
hatred, and even riots between members of society.
In contrast, if on an economic basis, financially impoverished people
are getting monetary support from the central government or state, then
that is supported by Prout.
Sadly, to enter the "inner cabinet" and highest decision making body of
the various groups in today’s AMPS, there are special requirements. Some
groups demand that one should be of a higher so-called caste, while
other groups require birth in a certain geographical region etc. In
result, tensions rise and the lines are drawn. Under such circumstances,
unity can never be achieved. Because there cannot be special rights
based on one's birth or social status.
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Proutistic guideline: "For unity in society, there should not be any
small groupings within the society claiming economic and social
privileges." (3)
In Him,
Prema-bhakti
So-called caste-based quotas India
~ Courtesy of The New York Times ~
The Supreme Court of India has repeatedly tried to curtail
the scope of caste quotas, but the Parliament has passed amendments in
response to protect and even expand them. The court has ruled that
quotas should not exceed 50 percent of university admissions, but Tamil
Nadu has ignored this restriction and a case challenging the state’s
larger quota has been pending since 1994. In an interview,India’s law
minister and minister for minority affairs, said that wealthy
beneficiaries of caste quotas should acknowledge that they no longer
need set-asides and voluntarily bow out of the system. (Courtesy of the
New York Times)
Even monkeys want their fair share
What to say about human beings, even monkeys want their fair share. It
is ingrained within even the earliest stages of human evolution. So
whenever there is injustice in the unit family, organisation, or society
at-large, chaos results. When one group exploits another group that
lights the fire of extreme social unrest. To achieve unity in our Ananda
Marga special privilege must not be given to any persons or group etc.
This is a key point. Nowadays, there are privileges and hence rampant
disunity.
Prout philosophy states, "For unity in society, there should not be any
small groupings within the society claiming economic and social
privileges." (2)
~ Courtesy of Wikipedia ~
Affirmative action, also known as reservation in India and
Nepal, positive action in the UK, and employment equity (in a narrower
context) in Canada and South Africa, is the policy of protecting members
of groups that are known to have previously suffered from
discrimination. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
References
1. A Few Problems Solved - 7, Social Psychology
2. A Few Problems Solved - 7, Social Psychology
3. A Few Problems Solved - 7, Social Psychology
== Section ==
नहीं जी, सो बात नहीं
“सोने को मालूम नहीं है कि वह सोना है | भैंस को मालूम नहीं है कि वह भैंस है | किन्तु इनसान को मालूम है कि व इनसान है | और, इनसान को यह भी मालूम है कि यह सोना है, और यह भैंस है | इसलिए इनसान का एक नाम है नृ | तो, तुम लोग नृ हो | इसलिए तुम्हें दुनिया का परिचालक बनना है | और, परिचालक बनने के लिए तुम्हें क्या करना है ? ख़ुद को बना लेना है | मगर लोग कह सकते हैं---”पहले ख़ुद को बनाऊँगा, उसके बाद परिचालक बनूँगा” | नहीं जी, सो बात नहीं | ख़ुद को बनाने में अगर कई वर्ष लग गया, तो दुनिया क्या इन्तज़ार में रहेगी ? सो बात नहीं | ख़ुद को बनाते रहो | और, ख़ुदा की ख़िदमत करते रहो |”
[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई]
Reference
1. Shravanii Purnima, Dhruva Story, NP, EGD, 17 August 1989 Calcutta]
== Section ==
ন্যায়কে দৃঢ় হস্তে ধরে থাকে
“ভাল মানুষ সে নয় যে ৰসে-ৰসে মার খাচ্ছে, অপমান সহ্য করছে, বা শোষণের পর শোষণের পালা চলেছে | আর সে মুখ ৰুজে সেটাকে বিধিলিপি ৰলে মেনে নিচ্ছে | এ সমস্ত ভাল লোকের লক্ষণ নয় | ভাল লোকের লক্ষণ হ’ল যে অন্যায়ের বিরুদ্ধে সংগ্রাম করে, ন্যায়কে দৃঢ় হস্তে ধরে থাকে, দুর্ৰলকে রক্ষা করে, পাপীর বিরুদ্ধে সংগ্রাম করে---সেই ভাল | Goody-goody boys যারা, they are not good boys |” (1)
Reference
1. Transcribed ver. MGD 25 Aug 1980 Calcutta
== Section: Prout ==
Another form of exploitation is the priesthood
Prout philosophy states, “In ancient times powerful rájas and mahárájas used to perform yajiṋas or sacrifices to declare that they were heroes, but this was also a form of exploitation. They erected many temples to hide their ill-deeds, not out of devotional spirit. There was an unholy alliance between physical exploiters and intellectual exploiters. Intellectuals have praised these rájas and mahárájas in all ages. Another form of exploitation is the priesthood. Capitalism will never go against the priesthood nor will priests go against capitalism. In order to create inferiority complexes in the minds of the people, intellectuals have composed many stories and myths. These stories are illogical and concocted to exploit the sentiments of the common mass. One glaring instance is the following verse composed by satanic opportunists.”
Bráhmańásya mukhamásiit váhurájano’bhavat
Madhya tadasya yad vaeshyahpadbhyaḿ shudrojáyata.
“Brahmins came out of the mouth, Kśatriyas were born out of the arms,
Vaeshyas came out of the trunk of the body, and Shúdras were born out of the legs.”
“In the capitalist structure, industry or production is governed by the profit motive, but in the Proutistic structure production will be governed by the motive of consumption.” (1)
Reference
1. Talks on Prout
== Section: Ananda Vanii ==
The origin as well as the finality of the entire humanity is one and the same
“Spread out the sermons of amity amongst the humanity. Remind one and all that the establishment of human excellence does not lie in hypocrisy but in simplicity and sincerity. Make them all realize that every individual human problem, whether big or small, is the problem of universal humanity. Make them also understand that the origin as well as the finality of the entire humanity is one and the same.” (Ananda Vanii #57)
Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis which are fabricated by most of the groups - H, B etc.
== Section: Holy Teaching ==
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Outdated slogan : “Art for art’s sake”
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The creations or compositions of those who proclaim, “Art for art’s sake,” cannot be treated as sáhitya. Indeed, welfare which pertains to the mundane world is relative; its definition may also change according to changes in time, place and person. But the aspect of the term hita which leads human beings towards the absolute truth is one and the same for all ages and all countries.”
“In order to communicate with people at different stages of development who have different ideas, the same concept of welfare has to be expressed through different branches of knowledge. The grand, benevolent flow of ideas with the common people on one side and the state of supreme bliss on the other, is called literature; for in every particle, in every rhythmic expression of this benevolent thought process, the supreme bliss is lying dormant.” (1)
“Art for art’s sake” is not acceptable; rather
we should say, “Art for service and blessedness”
“Thus literature is that which moves together with society and leads society towards true fulfilment and welfare by providing the inspiration to serve. The statement “Art for art’s sake” is not acceptable; rather we should say, “Art for service and blessedness.””
“In every expression, in every stratum of this universe, however crude or subtle, only one recurring theme occurs, and that theme is the attainment of bliss. In the artistic movement towards welfare both the attainment and the bestowal of happiness find simultaneous expression. When sáhityikas dedicate themselves to the service or sádhaná [sustained practice] of literature, they have to let their creative genius flow in this stream; they have to purify all that is turbid, all that is impure in their individual life in the holy waters of their universal outlook and then convey it sweetly and gracefully to the heart of humanity. In this lies the fulfilment of their service, the consummation of their sádhaná.” (1)
Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 1, The Practice of Art and Literature
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== Section: Comment ==
Re: How people make their progeny into cowards
Namaskar
Yes...installing the ideas of ghosts in a child's mind is very bad.
In the USA the media in television and print has instilled in the collective mind many things that has all but prevented children for playing freely.
Halloween which celebrates ghosts end goblins...has a better side whereby children went door to door dressed up in costume and they received candy. Today it has all but disappeared ...unless parents accompany their children to every door. Why? Because of a few rare incidences..of straight pins and razor blades being found in candy. My thought is that accompanying children cannot prevent the rare evil described above but can reduce it. We have become suspicious of our neighbors. And woe unto that neighbor if he or she attempts to touch a child. Even if that touch is meant to encourage or to help mentor that child.
Also child molestation has occurred all over the world. It is especially prevalent within families. And yes there are evil people who abduct ..molest rape and murder children.
The media has reported these incidences so much so that children no longer play alone or with their friends. My mother used to say come home when the street lights are on...Greggie boy.
My wife would travel 40 miles by public bus at age 10 into the heart of the city alone...to have her teeth braces adjusted . But now you won't see this happen .
In fact charges have been brought against parents who allow their children to play alone .
So fear of ghosts..is yes only part of the problem. So what is the truth about these evil people who abduct children? The very same percentage of these acts per capita existed fifty years ago and beyond as it does today. But the media unconsciously infuses in the minds of parents and children alike...that it is a more common occurrence...just because that in the past these events were not reported.
So who amongst us here encourages our children to run freely in the fresh air or ride their bicycles with friends? Next to none. Abject fear has all but crippled our children and the minds of parents. I too hold my grand daughters hands ever so tightly now when we walk together.
In the future humanity will rarely walk due to atrophied legs according to BABA.
I have to wonder if our overprotective tendencies here in the west and beyond coupled with our comfort living natures sitting in computer chairs...will contribute to that future atrophied race of humans.
In BABA
govinda
Note: Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic -
How people make their progeny into cowards
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