Baba
Good & bad fanaticism
Namaskar,
Unfortunately, some have the wrong idea and think that we should not be strict in practicing Baba's teachings. Instead they think that we should be "moderate" in following Baba's teachings - and just loosely follow them.
Here is one such account from the recent past that we must not forget:
I know of a Wt who was invited to dinner with celebrities and politicians to receive a few coins for a children's home. Apparently the soup contained onion, however that worker politely consumed the soup knowing that their [the Wts’] actions were not for their own benefit but for the children and project and of respect to the donors who had provided a tremendous gift to the project.
So the above account is glorifying the fact that a Wt left their ideal and ate something tamasik in order to please certain politicians and for the sake of getting some money. This is indeed a tragedy and the wrong way to live one's life - especially for a wholetime worker of Ananda Marga. We should never adopt such an outlook.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
What’s next: drink alcohol, eat meat?
Baba's clear-cut teaching is that we should never compromise our ideals for money, name, or fame. Otherwise what is next? Today, for the sake of money and pleasing politicians, this Wt has eaten onions, what will he do tomorrow? Drink alcohol, eat meat, smoke cigarettes, or perhaps even do something worse. Indeed, once one compromises on their ideal, there is no end to the depth of their fall.
For a few pennies, one should not leave their dharma. This is a cheap way to live and will produce no fruit. That means one can be purchased by capitalists at any time. And those capitalists will recognise this fact, and they will think that we are weak and that with money they can get us to do anything. In that way, they will tempt and purchase us each and every time. Because they will think that we are cheap and not worthy of respect. Just as some top Dadas have swerved from that path of dharma and margiis have lost respect for them. Whereas if those Dadas had been fanatical in adhering to Ananda Marga ideology, their respect would not have washed away.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
So we should never do like this. To do anything great in this world and to earn the respect of others, one should be vigilant to follow their ideal. That means as Ananda Margiis - whether one is WT or margii - we should always follow His teachings. That is our main duty and that is the way to bring welfare, both to ourselves and others. That is the way to earn respect and propagate the gospel of Ananda Marga.
Think of it this way. If your surgeon is not fanatical in following medical protocol, will you rely upon him to do open heart surgery. No, never. Because you want a doctor who is fanatical, i.e. very accurate and strict, in his medical work, not one who is slack and sloppy. Similarly, fanaticism in Ananda Marga is highly valued because Ananda Marga is dharma. When any follower of Ananda Marga is very strict, i.e. fanatical, in adhering to rational teachings of Ananda Marga ideology, both they and the society-at-large are greatly benefited.
Fanatic doctor
Suppose a surgeon is not strict in following the codes of conduct and protocol for medical procedures. That surgeon is not fanatical - i.e. he is not strict but rather sloppy in his medical procedures. Then will you like to go to him for open heart surgery? No, never. Because you want a doctor who is fanatical in his medical work - very accurate and strict. That is the reason for fanaticism in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha also: because Ananda Marga teachings are rational. The followers of Ananda Marga are very strict in rational ideas whereby they, as well as the society at large, will be greatly benefited.
A boon or curse to be fanatical
Being fanatic about a particular idea or path can either be a boon or a curse - it all depends upon what one is being fanatical about. For example, being fanatical or extreme in following Ananda Marga ideology is great because by this way one will become divine; whereas, being fanatical or radical in following one of the dogmatic religions is harmful and one will become a beast.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
As Ananda Margiis and disciples of Baba, we should be perfectly clear about this and not be swayed by common perspectives which preach "moderation" in following any path. Unfortunately, some misunderstand this issue and in the process even glorify those who contravene Baba's teachings on dharma by eating tamasik food etc. So we should all beware, lest we fall from the divine path of Ananda Marga.
Religious fanatics are demonic - dharmic fanatics are assets
For centuries the common people have seen how fundamentalists and radicals in the dogmatic religions have created hell in the society. Christians have stoned people to death; Muslims have eliminated women's rights and chopped the hands of innocent people; and, there are so many other examples. That is why the general citizens always say: "Do not be radical or extreme. Such fanaticism is not good. Be moderate and tolerant in your approach." Essentially what they are saying is true: Strictly following dogmatic religious codes and edicts will cause many problems.
But what the common people do not realise is that Ananda Marga ideology is different. It has been given by Taraka Brahma and is grounded in rationality, logic, and benevolence. It is perfect, free from defect, and based in science. Our path of Ananda Marga is not an ism, but rather a scientific approach. Here below in one special discourse, Baba reveals the inner secrets of fanaticism.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Here is the English summary of Baba’s original Hindi teaching of General Darshan, 30 December 1970 Patna
Conclusion
Baba's point is very clear. Fanaticism is needed to do anything lasting work in this world. But being a fanatic in following the dogmatic religions is very bad and one will commit untold harm, whereas being a fanatic in following the dharma of Ananda Marga ideology is a top attribution, and one will bring much welfare to the world and attain Parama Purusa.
In Him,
Indrajit
~ In-depth study ~
Why fanaticism for rational ideas is very good
Here is the English summary of Baba’s original Hindi teaching of General Darshan, 30 December 1970 Patna
Wts must be strict in ideology
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Proper karma sádhaná means the strict observance of yama and niyama. The meaning of tapah is to bring comfort to others even by enduring hardship." (1)
Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "To take leadership in society you must be established in Yama and Niyama in just such a strict way." (2)
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "For progress in entitative flow, one is to lead a pure life, a moralistic life, a life based on moral principles. Do not do anything bad. What is bad? Bad is that which depraves human existence. Follow a strict code of morality. Live a pure life, a neat and clean life. Be strict in 16 Points. What will happen? Your entitative flow will get purified and will be in parallelism with your psychic wave." (3)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The path of Tantra is one of strict discipline; the disciple will have to go through strict anushásana." (4)
Sadguru Baba says, "Those who have the responsibility to show the path to others should be of superlative character with the most refined conduct. They and their followers must move constantly towards all-round development and shreya [ultimate spiritual attainment]. Persons who teach such well-regulated behaviour to others by their own conduct are called ácáryas. Bear in mind that people may be harmed or misled by even a small weakness or defect in the conduct of an ácárya. Just as it is the duty of a father to educate his children properly by his good conduct, an ácárya or ácáryá should always instruct by his or her exemplary actions and words." (5)
Ananda Marga ideology preaches, "Strict, ideological sadvipras will be the messengers of the revolution. They will carry the message of revolution to every home in the world, to every vein and capillary of human existence. The banner of victorious revolution will be carried by them alone." (6)
Male - female relations
This is the rule for family people and the rules for Wts are more strict.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "'Unrelated men and women should not touch one another as far as possible...The more distant the relationship between men and women, the greater should be the courtesy maintained in mutual conversation and behaviour between them..." (7)
References
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, The Highest Category of Devotion
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, Man and His Ideological Desideratum
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, Don't Be Misguided
5. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
6. Human Society - 2, Shúdra Revolution and Sadvipra Society
7. Caryacarya - 1, Social Relationship between Men and Women
Stooges as family acaryas
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Only those persons who are sincere, spirited and endowed with sharp intellect; and who understand and can make others understand the philosophy will be considered eligible to become acaryas." (1)
Note: Sadguru Baba’s above golden guideline is an essential component of developing a strong cadre of acaryas. Eligibility for becoming an acarya is to be based on one’s psychic and psycho-spiritual development, as well as one’s commitment to understanding and propagating Ananda Marga ideology.
Sadly, this high standard is not being upheld these days. One such avenue needing attention is the pathway for becoming a family acarya. In today’s organisational climate of extreme groupism, family acaryaships are not granted on the basis of one’s sadhana and ideological understanding. Instead, people become family acaryas only if they will blindly and obediently follow the notorious agenda of their bosses (i.e. adopt a stooge mentality), and / or if they are big financial donors to Centre etc. That is why nowadays they are fake family acaryas.
The overall idea is that if one is willing to unquestioningly compromise on points of ideology for the sake of a particular narrow group, then one will be considered a prime candidate to be a fake family acarya. Unfortunately, this is the chief qualification these days.
To truly advance and propagate Ananda Marga ideology, our entire acarya cadre, both family and Wt acaryas, will have to be formed and based on Guru’s guideline.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Only those persons who are sincere, spirited and endowed with sharp intellect; and who understand and can make others understand the philosophy will be considered eligible to become acaryas." (2)
References
1. Caryacarya - 1, Táttvika, Ácárya/á, and Purodhá
2. Caryacarya - 1, Táttvika, Ácárya/á, and Purodhá
Plight of the poor
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “What a dangerous outlook! What a rosy philosophy of capitalism! God save humanity from such perverted philosophy. Man’s desire for worldly pleasure does not cease until he finds a really great ideal. His hunger is insatiable. The wolf in him seems to say over and over again, “I am hungry, I am hungry.” His mouth is agape all the time and the fools of the earth, resigned to their belief in predestination, are swallowed by it. These wolves eat up their flesh and blood and cast away their insipid bones. Are we to support this wolfish philosophy? The dirty-clothed laborers, their faces lined with hard labor and fatigue, are not human beings in the eyes of those who have Mammon by their side. The characteristic of a vested interest is that it has no other thought but itself. The selfish man is the eater, the others are his food. His needs are never-ending. Out of his salary the poor man has to pay his house rent, support his family, educate his children, provide milk for his baby, marry his daughters. Are those necessities only for the people of the upper classes? Are these not the minimum necessities of life? Yes, but these thoughts of the poor are no concern of the rich! Such thinking involves some sacrifice, does it not? From where would objects of luxury for the rich come, if hunger were not the hard task-master of the poor? Let the daughters of the poor collect cow-dung forever and their sons be slaves in the households of the rich. What a fine arrangement! The high hopes of the poor?–pooh! pooh!! Aren’t they all moonshine?”
“No two things in the world are alike. So I do not suggest recasting everything into one mold. Still, for humanism and justice, equitable distribution of the resources of the universe is indispensable; co-ownership of the world’s resources is the birthright of every individual. Even a small attempt at depriving someone of this right is gross selfishness. Except when a special favor becomes necessary to give certain individuals impetus and inspiration, all persons must be given equal rights and opportunities in all spheres. Every individual must have equal rights regarding food, clothing, housing, medical aid and education — those things that are absolutely necessary for existence.” (1)
References
1. Human Society-1, Social Justice
Re: Save your daughters
Namaskar,
It was the year of 1997. This Nabhatiitananda played dirty role in election of Bhukti pradhan to favour Late Gopal Shastry, yesman of the then center by inviting some ABC margiis of Yellamanchili. Then he became closer to one famous classical music guru of Visakhapatnam Shrii IVL Shastry, relative of Late Gopal Shastry. In the name of RAWA Nabhatiitananda organised a programme which was financed by the then BP Late Gopal Shastry. Whle doing rehearsal Nabhatiitananda allegedly had affair with one young girl who participated in RAWA programme.
After RAWA programme this WT went to Kolkata for reporting.In the meantime this girl's parents came to know that their daughter was talking over phone with this WT. On questioning, the girl revealed the name of this sanyasi. They got angry, charged Gopal Shastry who in turn informed the then center not to send him to Visakhapatnam. Otherwise he would have been beaten like anything.
It was observed he was interested in talking to ladies & once he along with Raganugananda went to one new margii's house. Margii was not present at home. They were sitting in drawing room. His wife had gone to kitchen to arrange water/refreshment for them. All on a sudden the duo entered into kitchen. Seeing such strange behaviour she managed to drive them out. Then We lost that new margii who was regular in DC.
In view of above I remember one proverb in Odia language - aja'ga' gha' dekhi hue nahin kimba' dekha'i hue nahin" means "the wound or boil in secret part of the body can neither be seen nor shown." So they are scoundrels in our organisation.
in Him,
Narayan
- Here is the link to the initial comment - Re: Save your daughters
== Section: Hindi Quote ==
मिथ्याचारी का विरोध करो, बर्दाश्त मत करो
तो, यह जो intellectuals, यही आम जनता को विभ्रान्त किए हैं | और हम बोले, क्या ? sincerity first, sincerity second, sincerity always | साधनामार्ग में sincerity सबसे बड़ी चीज़ है | और, sincerity क्या है ? Sincerity is always सत्याश्रयी | Sincerity माने ही सत्य में रहना, मज़बूत रहना | अपना आदमी हो, घर का आदमी हो | कोई सत्य से इधर-उधर हट गया, sincerity की कमी जिनमें है—उसका विरोध करो, बर्दाश्त मत करो | अपना आदमी है तो क्या है | अपना आदमी अगर असाधु है, insincere है, तो, और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | क्यों ? बाहर में अगर साँप रहा, वह जितना ख़तरनाक है, घर में अगर साँप घुस गया तो और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | इसलिए, और भी, उसका अधिक विरोध होना चाहिए |”
[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] (1)
“If our own person or relative deviates from the truth or is lacking sincerity, oppose him, do not tolerate him. It does not matter if he is our own relative. If our own person is dishonest and insincere then he is more dangerous. Why? If there is a snake outside the house it is dangerous, but if it enters inside the house, it becomes more dangerous. Therefore he [our close person] should be opposed more strongly.” (2)
References
1. हिंदी अप्रकाशित, साधना की मुख्य बात—सत्याश्रयी बनना, Taking Shelter in Satya is the Essence of Sadhana, NP, EGD 25 November 1978 Bombay
2. Taking Shelter in Satya is the Essence of Sadhana, EGD 25 November 1978 Mumbai
যদি সে খুৰ উন্নত মানুষ হয়
“কিছু মানুষের হয় যে পূর্বজন্মর কথাটা হুৰহু চিত্রটাই মনে থাকে | এবং সাধারণতঃ সেইগুলো হয়, যদি সে খুৰ উন্নত মানুষ হয়, যার ইচ্ছা-মৃত্যু হয়েছে | অথবা দ্বিতীয় হয় যে মানুষটা সজ্ঞানে মরেছে | আচ্ছা, মরৰার সময় জ্ঞান ছিল | আর তৃতীয় জিনিসটা হয়, যদি সে মানুষটা accident-এ মরে থাকে | এই তিন রকম ক্ষেত্রে পর জন্মের কথাটা ভাল ভাবে মনে থাকে |” (1)
Reference
1. MGD 19 December 1978 Calcutta
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What’s next: drink alcohol, eat meat?
Baba's clear-cut teaching is that we should never compromise our ideals for money, name, or fame. Otherwise what is next? Today, for the sake of money and pleasing politicians, this Wt has eaten onions, what will he do tomorrow? Drink alcohol, eat meat, smoke cigarettes, or perhaps even do something worse. Indeed, once one compromises on their ideal, there is no end to the depth of their fall.
For a few pennies, one should not leave their dharma. This is a cheap way to live and will produce no fruit. That means one can be purchased by capitalists at any time. And those capitalists will recognise this fact, and they will think that we are weak and that with money they can get us to do anything. In that way, they will tempt and purchase us each and every time. Because they will think that we are cheap and not worthy of respect. Just as some top Dadas have swerved from that path of dharma and margiis have lost respect for them. Whereas if those Dadas had been fanatical in adhering to Ananda Marga ideology, their respect would not have washed away.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
So we should never do like this. To do anything great in this world and to earn the respect of others, one should be vigilant to follow their ideal. That means as Ananda Margiis - whether one is WT or margii - we should always follow His teachings. That is our main duty and that is the way to bring welfare, both to ourselves and others. That is the way to earn respect and propagate the gospel of Ananda Marga.
Think of it this way. If your surgeon is not fanatical in following medical protocol, will you rely upon him to do open heart surgery. No, never. Because you want a doctor who is fanatical, i.e. very accurate and strict, in his medical work, not one who is slack and sloppy. Similarly, fanaticism in Ananda Marga is highly valued because Ananda Marga is dharma. When any follower of Ananda Marga is very strict, i.e. fanatical, in adhering to rational teachings of Ananda Marga ideology, both they and the society-at-large are greatly benefited.
Fanatic doctor
Suppose a surgeon is not strict in following the codes of conduct and protocol for medical procedures. That surgeon is not fanatical - i.e. he is not strict but rather sloppy in his medical procedures. Then will you like to go to him for open heart surgery? No, never. Because you want a doctor who is fanatical in his medical work - very accurate and strict. That is the reason for fanaticism in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha also: because Ananda Marga teachings are rational. The followers of Ananda Marga are very strict in rational ideas whereby they, as well as the society at large, will be greatly benefited.
A boon or curse to be fanatical
Being fanatic about a particular idea or path can either be a boon or a curse - it all depends upon what one is being fanatical about. For example, being fanatical or extreme in following Ananda Marga ideology is great because by this way one will become divine; whereas, being fanatical or radical in following one of the dogmatic religions is harmful and one will become a beast.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
As Ananda Margiis and disciples of Baba, we should be perfectly clear about this and not be swayed by common perspectives which preach "moderation" in following any path. Unfortunately, some misunderstand this issue and in the process even glorify those who contravene Baba's teachings on dharma by eating tamasik food etc. So we should all beware, lest we fall from the divine path of Ananda Marga.
Religious fanatics are demonic - dharmic fanatics are assets
For centuries the common people have seen how fundamentalists and radicals in the dogmatic religions have created hell in the society. Christians have stoned people to death; Muslims have eliminated women's rights and chopped the hands of innocent people; and, there are so many other examples. That is why the general citizens always say: "Do not be radical or extreme. Such fanaticism is not good. Be moderate and tolerant in your approach." Essentially what they are saying is true: Strictly following dogmatic religious codes and edicts will cause many problems.
But what the common people do not realise is that Ananda Marga ideology is different. It has been given by Taraka Brahma and is grounded in rationality, logic, and benevolence. It is perfect, free from defect, and based in science. Our path of Ananda Marga is not an ism, but rather a scientific approach. Here below in one special discourse, Baba reveals the inner secrets of fanaticism.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Here is the English summary of Baba’s original Hindi teaching of General Darshan, 30 December 1970 Patna
Every work needs determination, not only good works but bad also. Those who are determined to do bad work become dangerous and create terror for the world. In contrast, those who are determined to do good work become treasures for the world; no one can prevent their progress. Hence, there should also be a determination to attain Parama Purusa: "I will get Him, certainly I will get Him," like this you will get success. So, one should have this type of determination, this is a type of spiritual fanaticism, not religious fanaticism. Religious fanaticism is bad as it leads to the formation of groups. Spiritual fanaticism (teaches), "I will do everything for the sake of ideology. Whether I live or to die for my ideology, it is the same to me. The most precious thing for me is my ideology." So, remember, only this type of determination is necessary.
Conclusion
Baba's point is very clear. Fanaticism is needed to do anything lasting work in this world. But being a fanatic in following the dogmatic religions is very bad and one will commit untold harm, whereas being a fanatic in following the dharma of Ananda Marga ideology is a top attribution, and one will bring much welfare to the world and attain Parama Purusa.
In Him,
Indrajit
~ In-depth study ~
Here is the English summary of Baba’s original Hindi teaching of General Darshan, 30 December 1970 Patna
One, who claims to be a pandit (scholar) in twenty shastras (scriptures) and is Mahamahopaddhyay (i.e.highest degree of scholarship like D. Lit.) can never realize Parama Purusa (God), but an illiterate man who does not know even the alphabet ka, kh, (in Hindi) or alif, be, pe, te (in Urdu) can get Him.
So, for this, and you know, every work needs determination, not only good works but bad also. Those who are determined to do bad work become dangerous and create terror for the world. In contrast, those who are determined to do good work become treasures for the world; no one can prevent their progress. Hence, there should also be a determination to attain Parama Purusa: "I will get Him, certainly I will get Him," like this you will get success. So, one should have this type of determination, this is a type of spiritual fanaticism, not religious fanaticism. Religious fanaticism is bad as it leads to the formation of groups. Spiritual fanaticism (teaches), "I will do everything for the sake of ideology. Whether I live or to die for my ideology, it is the same to me. The most precious thing for me is my ideology." So, remember, only this type of determination is necessary.
This way is ok and that way is also ok, I can go forward or backward." Those who think, "Whether I should eat or not, I should do this work or not," are always doubtful. They cannot do great work. There should not be any doubt in life, no doubt at all in any field. If at any time, there is hesitation in the mind, keep one idea and remove the other by kicking it away."
[Margiis: "Baba...Baba...Baba..."]
When there are two ideas in the mind, hold onto only one and be ready to die for it. Regarding the second, third, or fourth ideas, kick and remove them from the path of your life. Do you follow?
[Margiis: "Yes."]
Become determined and strong people like this. It is said, There is only one vow of human life, and that is to get Parama Purusa. There is no other vow. The vow is only one, the great vow - to get Parama Purusa. This is the vow of life: I do not know anything else. Therefore, for this I have expressed the need for a type of spiritual fanaticism. My aim is Paramatma, my goal is Parama Purusa - not anything else. I will address Parama Purusa by a single word not two.
(English summary of original Adhyamatic Unmada Kii A'vashyakata' (Hindi) in AV-28, General Darshan, 30 December 1970 Patna)
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Wts must be strict in ideology
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Proper karma sádhaná means the strict observance of yama and niyama. The meaning of tapah is to bring comfort to others even by enduring hardship." (1)
Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "To take leadership in society you must be established in Yama and Niyama in just such a strict way." (2)
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "For progress in entitative flow, one is to lead a pure life, a moralistic life, a life based on moral principles. Do not do anything bad. What is bad? Bad is that which depraves human existence. Follow a strict code of morality. Live a pure life, a neat and clean life. Be strict in 16 Points. What will happen? Your entitative flow will get purified and will be in parallelism with your psychic wave." (3)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The path of Tantra is one of strict discipline; the disciple will have to go through strict anushásana." (4)
Sadguru Baba says, "Those who have the responsibility to show the path to others should be of superlative character with the most refined conduct. They and their followers must move constantly towards all-round development and shreya [ultimate spiritual attainment]. Persons who teach such well-regulated behaviour to others by their own conduct are called ácáryas. Bear in mind that people may be harmed or misled by even a small weakness or defect in the conduct of an ácárya. Just as it is the duty of a father to educate his children properly by his good conduct, an ácárya or ácáryá should always instruct by his or her exemplary actions and words." (5)
Ananda Marga ideology preaches, "Strict, ideological sadvipras will be the messengers of the revolution. They will carry the message of revolution to every home in the world, to every vein and capillary of human existence. The banner of victorious revolution will be carried by them alone." (6)
Male - female relations
This is the rule for family people and the rules for Wts are more strict.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "'Unrelated men and women should not touch one another as far as possible...The more distant the relationship between men and women, the greater should be the courtesy maintained in mutual conversation and behaviour between them..." (7)
References
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, The Highest Category of Devotion
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, Man and His Ideological Desideratum
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, Don't Be Misguided
5. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
6. Human Society - 2, Shúdra Revolution and Sadvipra Society
7. Caryacarya - 1, Social Relationship between Men and Women
== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Only those persons who are sincere, spirited and endowed with sharp intellect; and who understand and can make others understand the philosophy will be considered eligible to become acaryas." (1)
Note: Sadguru Baba’s above golden guideline is an essential component of developing a strong cadre of acaryas. Eligibility for becoming an acarya is to be based on one’s psychic and psycho-spiritual development, as well as one’s commitment to understanding and propagating Ananda Marga ideology.
Sadly, this high standard is not being upheld these days. One such avenue needing attention is the pathway for becoming a family acarya. In today’s organisational climate of extreme groupism, family acaryaships are not granted on the basis of one’s sadhana and ideological understanding. Instead, people become family acaryas only if they will blindly and obediently follow the notorious agenda of their bosses (i.e. adopt a stooge mentality), and / or if they are big financial donors to Centre etc. That is why nowadays they are fake family acaryas.
The overall idea is that if one is willing to unquestioningly compromise on points of ideology for the sake of a particular narrow group, then one will be considered a prime candidate to be a fake family acarya. Unfortunately, this is the chief qualification these days.
To truly advance and propagate Ananda Marga ideology, our entire acarya cadre, both family and Wt acaryas, will have to be formed and based on Guru’s guideline.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Only those persons who are sincere, spirited and endowed with sharp intellect; and who understand and can make others understand the philosophy will be considered eligible to become acaryas." (2)
References
1. Caryacarya - 1, Táttvika, Ácárya/á, and Purodhá
2. Caryacarya - 1, Táttvika, Ácárya/á, and Purodhá
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Plight of the poor
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “What a dangerous outlook! What a rosy philosophy of capitalism! God save humanity from such perverted philosophy. Man’s desire for worldly pleasure does not cease until he finds a really great ideal. His hunger is insatiable. The wolf in him seems to say over and over again, “I am hungry, I am hungry.” His mouth is agape all the time and the fools of the earth, resigned to their belief in predestination, are swallowed by it. These wolves eat up their flesh and blood and cast away their insipid bones. Are we to support this wolfish philosophy? The dirty-clothed laborers, their faces lined with hard labor and fatigue, are not human beings in the eyes of those who have Mammon by their side. The characteristic of a vested interest is that it has no other thought but itself. The selfish man is the eater, the others are his food. His needs are never-ending. Out of his salary the poor man has to pay his house rent, support his family, educate his children, provide milk for his baby, marry his daughters. Are those necessities only for the people of the upper classes? Are these not the minimum necessities of life? Yes, but these thoughts of the poor are no concern of the rich! Such thinking involves some sacrifice, does it not? From where would objects of luxury for the rich come, if hunger were not the hard task-master of the poor? Let the daughters of the poor collect cow-dung forever and their sons be slaves in the households of the rich. What a fine arrangement! The high hopes of the poor?–pooh! pooh!! Aren’t they all moonshine?”
“No two things in the world are alike. So I do not suggest recasting everything into one mold. Still, for humanism and justice, equitable distribution of the resources of the universe is indispensable; co-ownership of the world’s resources is the birthright of every individual. Even a small attempt at depriving someone of this right is gross selfishness. Except when a special favor becomes necessary to give certain individuals impetus and inspiration, all persons must be given equal rights and opportunities in all spheres. Every individual must have equal rights regarding food, clothing, housing, medical aid and education — those things that are absolutely necessary for existence.” (1)
References
1. Human Society-1, Social Justice
== Section: Comment ==
Re: Save your daughters
Namaskar,
It was the year of 1997. This Nabhatiitananda played dirty role in election of Bhukti pradhan to favour Late Gopal Shastry, yesman of the then center by inviting some ABC margiis of Yellamanchili. Then he became closer to one famous classical music guru of Visakhapatnam Shrii IVL Shastry, relative of Late Gopal Shastry. In the name of RAWA Nabhatiitananda organised a programme which was financed by the then BP Late Gopal Shastry. Whle doing rehearsal Nabhatiitananda allegedly had affair with one young girl who participated in RAWA programme.
After RAWA programme this WT went to Kolkata for reporting.In the meantime this girl's parents came to know that their daughter was talking over phone with this WT. On questioning, the girl revealed the name of this sanyasi. They got angry, charged Gopal Shastry who in turn informed the then center not to send him to Visakhapatnam. Otherwise he would have been beaten like anything.
It was observed he was interested in talking to ladies & once he along with Raganugananda went to one new margii's house. Margii was not present at home. They were sitting in drawing room. His wife had gone to kitchen to arrange water/refreshment for them. All on a sudden the duo entered into kitchen. Seeing such strange behaviour she managed to drive them out. Then We lost that new margii who was regular in DC.
In view of above I remember one proverb in Odia language - aja'ga' gha' dekhi hue nahin kimba' dekha'i hue nahin" means "the wound or boil in secret part of the body can neither be seen nor shown." So they are scoundrels in our organisation.
in Him,
Narayan
- Here is the link to the initial comment - Re: Save your daughters
== Section: Hindi Quote ==
मिथ्याचारी का विरोध करो, बर्दाश्त मत करो
तो, यह जो intellectuals, यही आम जनता को विभ्रान्त किए हैं | और हम बोले, क्या ? sincerity first, sincerity second, sincerity always | साधनामार्ग में sincerity सबसे बड़ी चीज़ है | और, sincerity क्या है ? Sincerity is always सत्याश्रयी | Sincerity माने ही सत्य में रहना, मज़बूत रहना | अपना आदमी हो, घर का आदमी हो | कोई सत्य से इधर-उधर हट गया, sincerity की कमी जिनमें है—उसका विरोध करो, बर्दाश्त मत करो | अपना आदमी है तो क्या है | अपना आदमी अगर असाधु है, insincere है, तो, और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | क्यों ? बाहर में अगर साँप रहा, वह जितना ख़तरनाक है, घर में अगर साँप घुस गया तो और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | इसलिए, और भी, उसका अधिक विरोध होना चाहिए |”
[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] (1)
“If our own person or relative deviates from the truth or is lacking sincerity, oppose him, do not tolerate him. It does not matter if he is our own relative. If our own person is dishonest and insincere then he is more dangerous. Why? If there is a snake outside the house it is dangerous, but if it enters inside the house, it becomes more dangerous. Therefore he [our close person] should be opposed more strongly.” (2)
References
1. हिंदी अप्रकाशित, साधना की मुख्य बात—सत्याश्रयी बनना, Taking Shelter in Satya is the Essence of Sadhana, NP, EGD 25 November 1978 Bombay
2. Taking Shelter in Satya is the Essence of Sadhana, EGD 25 November 1978 Mumbai
== Section: Bangla Quote ==
যদি সে খুৰ উন্নত মানুষ হয়
“কিছু মানুষের হয় যে পূর্বজন্মর কথাটা হুৰহু চিত্রটাই মনে থাকে | এবং সাধারণতঃ সেইগুলো হয়, যদি সে খুৰ উন্নত মানুষ হয়, যার ইচ্ছা-মৃত্যু হয়েছে | অথবা দ্বিতীয় হয় যে মানুষটা সজ্ঞানে মরেছে | আচ্ছা, মরৰার সময় জ্ঞান ছিল | আর তৃতীয় জিনিসটা হয়, যদি সে মানুষটা accident-এ মরে থাকে | এই তিন রকম ক্ষেত্রে পর জন্মের কথাটা ভাল ভাবে মনে থাকে |” (1)
Reference
1. MGD 19 December 1978 Calcutta
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