Baba
Namaskar,
Sadguru
Baba guides us that the chief import of history is so that we may learn
from the past - and not repeat those mistakes of old - and apply those
lessons in the present to help society advance. In that vein, here are a
few historical reminders that shed light on our duty as Ananda Margiis.
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Historical examples of degradation
Example #1:
For centuries upon centuries up until 1947, present day Pakistan was a
part of India. Buddhism was dominant everywhere, and, at that time,
there were three extremely large universities (vishvavidyalaya) in
Takshashiila, Nalanda, and Vikramshila that served several hundred
thousand students. Now there is no trace of those universities — all
three were utterly destroyed. Buddhism was also eradicated from India,
and the area of Takshashila vishvavidyalaya (university) is now part of
the Muslim country, Pakistan. This is an iconic example of how an area
can be completely degraded. What was once home to advanced teachings and
sentient studies during the Buddhist era became the place of a dogmatic
and lowly way of life. That high-minded society was destroyed. This is
the history of 1500 years ago. And still today that land area is
dominated by dogmatic Muslim clerics etc.
Example #2:
Present-day Afghanistan suffered a similar fate. A few thousand years
ago that area was also a part of India, dating back to the Mahabharata
period. The historical King Dhritarashtra's wife was from the area known
as Khandahara. And in those days everyone spoke Samskrta in that
locale. The world-renowned grammarian Panini was also born in that very
land. Moreover, that entire area was dominated by Vaedika civilization,
and even the Yajurveda was composed there. So that land has a very rich
history; it was a part of India that was intimately linked with the
Vaedika civilization and the refinement of the Samskrta language etc.
And, when the whole of India was converted to Buddhism that area also
became Buddhist. In that area, during the Mahabharata era and down to
the Buddhist period, the general standard of human beings was very high.
And now today it is a completely different story. The people who reside
there do not want to know or associate with their lineage as they are
now steeped in Muslim dogma. Furthermore, the country is ruled by the
extremist Taliban group and is home to many Islamic terrorists.
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Example #3:
India is not isolated in this regard. All over the world, there are
countless places where this has occurred. For example: In Iran,
Zoroastrianism was the predominant religion. Then, after the Muslim
invasion and forced conversion, almost all followers of the prior
Zoroastrian religion were maimed and killed; and, now Iran is an Islamic
country.
Takeaway
The
main point of this entire letter is that if (a) dharmic teachings are
not handed over properly generation after generation and (b) no
arrangement is made to safeguard those high-minded teachings then that
noble society may face a severe downturn wherein people start living in a
debased manner like animals. The historical examples mentioned above
should alert all Ananda Margiis to the importance of maintaining Sadguru
Baba’s teachings.
Conclusion: call to action
As
His disciples, it is incumbent on us to carefully and properly learn
Baba’s teachings so that we may be shining examples to the rest of
society. We must protect Baba’s teachings so that no inimical force will
have any opportunity to destroy them. The main vehicle to propagate
Ananda Marga is Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha--- AMPS. Unfortunately, at
present, that vehicle has gone off the tracks and is not only
dysfunctional but self-destructive as we are losing members left and
right. That places our future in a precarious position. Old members of
AM are on the verge of leaving this earth, and new members are not being
created. If this situation continues, then AM philosophy will be
extinguished from this earth. Pessimists make such claims, but I am not a
pessimist. The vigorous energetic youths of AMPS should be encouraged
to propagate Ananda Marga philosophy among the new generation so that
more people will understand and want to follow the sublime teachings of
Sadguru Baba.
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Sadguru
Baba states, “From place to place, from age to age, the elixir of
immortality has been flowing forever. Through the medium of human
structures this message of immortality is transmitted onwards. So no
human beings should ever belittle or slight themselves, rather they
should make rigorous efforts to become worthy mediums (media). The wise
and intelligent ideate less on their defects and demerits and more on
the Supreme desideratum.” (1)
In Him,
Divyarup
Torchbearers of AM ideology
Ananda Marga ideology says, "Crisis is quite natural for something
moving. Wherever there is movement, there is struggle...But you know, I
am not a pessimist. I am always an optimist. And I want all my sons and
daughters to be optimists. And I want them to struggle against this
death signal of humanity, and come out successful."
"And I am sure that you boys and you girls must be optimists; and it is
your duty to save humanity. And I hope you will be able to save
humanity, because, just like me, you are also optimistic. You should
know that great, or good, people are few in number, they are not many.
They do not come within the scope of millions or billions. They are
always few in number. And these few, they are the torchbearers of human
society, they are the pioneers, they are the vanguards of human society.
So it is your duty to save humanity. And those who are unable to
shoulder their own bags and baggages -- their responsibilities are to be
shouldered by you. You should remember that the life of a spiritual
aspirant is a mission. One's entire life is a mission, one's entire
existence is a mission. And your mission is -- what? To save humanity
from this crisis. I hope you will be successful. And I not only hope, I
am sure that you will be successful." (2)
References
1. Ánanda Váńii Saḿgraha #66
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 34, To Save Humanity
Hope of having Your darshan
"Tomár tare vishva ghúre, beŕiye chilum shudhu shudhu..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2199)
Purport:
O’ Parama Purusa, I have wandered around and searched this vast universe looking only for You. You are the most charming Entity of this entire creation. I have traveled to the so-called holy places of numerous villages, towns, and cities with the hope of having Your darshan. I went to various so-called tiirthas - Jerusalem, Varanasi, Puri, Mecca, Rome, and I also visited Ananda Nagar, Tiljala, and Jamalpur - in search of You, but my longing was not quenched. You were not seen in any of those places. I did not find You anywhere. Alas, I was unable to get that most sweet Entity of my mind, my Dearmost.
O’ my Supreme One, about You, people say various things. Some give useless logic and empty theories about You; and, others say that You cannot be held by studying philosophy or by jinana marga, dry spiritual science devoid of sadhana, O' my Vidhu, my “Moon”.
O’ Parama Purusa Baba, I do not possess any mundane knowledge or philosophy. Only this much I know that You alone are the essence of my being - my everything. When You shower a wee-bit of grace on me only then will I get You, by Your mercy. This much I understand.
Baba, please be gracious…
Raksha Bandhan Dogma - 30 Aug 2023
Shravanii Purnima - 30th August 2023
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