Baba
Namaskar,
Every
Prabhat Samgiita which Sadguru Baba has graciously given can be
understood on multiple levels. One is the literal line meaning; and,
another is the inner or more subtle meaning. If anyone knows the meaning
of the words of the song, they can grasp the literal meaning. But to
understand the inner meaning, or real meaning, one needs a deeper
devotional connection.
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Inner meaning of Prabhat Samgiita #0006
Prabhat
Samgiita #0006 is a very special song with a sublime message. The song
begins with: “Bandhu a'ma'r bandhu a'ma'r, Sona'r a'loy d'haka…” The
inner meaning of this first line is quite involved and needs an involved
explanation. Indeed, a very subtle aspect of our AM spiritual
philosophy is embedded within this first line.
However,
in the English Prabhat Samgiita book 1 - 100 published by our AMPS
Central, the first line is presented in a very literal manner:
"My Paramapurus'a, My Lord is covered with golden light"
So
the English Prabhat Samgiita book has given the literal meaning, but
not the inner meaning. And without the inner meaning, the song will be
misunderstood. Indeed, to understand this song, a clear rendering of the
first line is essential. To this end, one should read Baba’s discourse,
“The Base and the Relative Truth” (Subhasita Samgraha part 1, chapter
6).
In
that chapter, Baba describes the colour of hiranmaya kosa as golden. He
says that beyond the hiranmaya kosa is satyaloka, where Brahma resides.
Baba has given the example of the "Hiran'yamaya pare koshe vira'jam'
Brahma..." Beyond the hiranyamaya kosa the place of Brahma is there”.
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So
in Prabhat Samgiita #0006, Baba is describing that sublime idea in a
poetic form, in a very condensed way. Baba has given the meaning of this
song in a more expansive manner in His various spiritual discourses.
And those who understand His spiritual philosophy will realise that
"Sona'r a'loy d'haka'" -- Brahma is covered with golden light --
signifies the hiranmaya kosa. Hence, “Sonar a'loy dhaka” means Parama
Purusa is beyond the hiranmaya kosa.
Dhyana is needed
The
practical meaning in the field of sadhana is that the mind should be
goaded beyond the hiranmaya kosa in order to reach Parama Purusa. When
dhyana is properly done, one's mind crosses the periphery of the
hiranmaya kosa and reaches satyaloka.
Ananda
Marga ideology says, "Hiranmaye pare kose virajam brahma..."
"Hiranamaya kosa or the astral mind is the subtlest of the five sheaths
or shells of the human structure. Just above it resides the integral,
imperishable Brahma. He is integral, for He is intransmutable, flawless,
devoid of the decaying quinquecellular or Paincakosatmaka
manifestation. His luminosity is white. He is the radiance of all
radiant objects. All radiances pale before His radiance." (1)
From
the explanation Baba has given, it is clear that the meaning is that
Parama Purusa is beyond the hiranmaya kosa. So Prabhat Samgiita is very
deep, and this one line carries the meaning of several paragraphs of a
discourse that relates to our practice of dhyana.
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Special significance of Prabhat Samgiita
Verily,
there is a deep philosophy hidden behind most every Prabhat Samgiita
composition. The above example illustrates how Baba has given Prabhat
Samgiita both for its devotional quality as well as for teaching various
aspects of AM philosophy in the form of poetry.
All
branches of AM philosophy are present in seed form in Prabhat Samgiita:
Prout, Neo-Humanism, social and spiritual philosophy, and the loving
communication between the bhakta and Parama Purusa. All facets of AM
teachings exist in Prabhat Samgiita. So Prabhat Samgiita is verily a
part and parcel of our AM scripture, i.e. sha'stra.
Conclusion
Prabhat
Samgiita has been composed for Ananda Margiis, i.e. for sadhakas
involved in Ananda Marga philosophy. So, to understand Prabhat Samgiita,
sadhana and a higher degree of bhakti are essential. Prabhat Samgiita
is an unparalleled treasure wherein bhaktas can express their heartfelt
feeling with Parama Purusa.
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At His feet,
Satiish
Note 1: Subtlety of Prabhat Samgiita
From
1982 to 1990, Baba’s strict rule was that Prabhat Samgiita should not
be telecast or broadcast to the general public. The reason is that
non-margiis are completely incapable of understanding the deeply
devotional meanings and would treat those Prabhat Samgiita compositions
as crude love songs.
Baba
wants to teach deeper aspects of AM philosophy through Prabha't
Sam'giita. But the understanding of the general public is not up to the
mark. First and foremost, it is not easy for them to understand normal
aspects of AM philosophy let alone the deeper aspects of devotional
life. That's why Baba did not allow broadcasting and telecasting of
Prabhat Samgiita to the general public.
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Note 2: Difficulty understanding Mahasambhuti
Every
Ananda Margii knows that Baba is Parama Purusa, and that He is living
with one and all through His ota and prota yoga - in individual and
collective tactuality. And when Mahasambhuti comes on this earth, He
gives various teachings. But most of the teachings remain unclear for
the general public because His guidelines have all been given in seed
form so they are concentrated and pointed.
For
example, with Lord Krsna’s teachings, most did not understand the
meaning even after hundreds or thousands of years, except for a few
exalted bhaktas like Miirabai. It was only after 3500 years when Sadguru
Baba came as Mahasamabhuti and explained those meanings that those
teachings became clear. This shows how the teachings of Mahasambhuti are
not easy to comprehend.
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References
1. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 2, The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 2
You coloured my mind
“Udayácale man májhe ele, man ke ráḿgiye dile…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0812)
Purport:
In the early dawn, You came in my mind, and You coloured my mind. You completely transformed my mental abode and lit the lamp of spiritual thirst within me. Baba, You filled my heart with tunes and melodies that carried a wonderfully, spiritually intoxicating tempo. You changed the entire vibration of my existence, overflowing my life with Your unparalleled rhythms.
Tuning the viina in musical octaves, You remain ever-present in the lotus of my heart. The transcendental intuition merged into a deeply devotional ideation. What a unique melody You poured forth, O’ Parama Purusa.
O’ Lord, as far as I can see, besides You there is nothing but You. You exist across infinite time and space in all directions. When I close my eyes and look in my heart, even there I see You are present. Your grand liila is unfolding each and every moment…
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