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Fallacy about MPD song
Namaskar,
Generally speaking, when a person longs for the proximity of their lover, then that constitutes a melancholic love song. That lover could be mundane or divine. The great 16th century bhakta Miira's love (prema) was directed towards Lord Krsna, whereas today's youths in materialistic societies are infatuated (kama) with the opposite sex.
Here we examine worldly love (mundane infatuation) songs to make the point clear about melancholy. Yet all know that some Prabhat Samgiita are also melancholic songs and related with divine love (prema) for Parama Purusa. But unfortunately that melancholic Prabhat Samgiita was stolen and declared as a theme song for a death ceremony. For clarity please go on reading.
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Example: mundane melancholic song
In worldly "love songs" (mundane infatuation) that appear on the radio, as well as in poems, folk songs, dramas, literature, and pseudo-culture parties etc, there are countless examples, where a person expresses their pain of having their lover so far away. For example, in those worldly love (kama / infatuation) songs, there are lines like: "I can't stand having you gone", "Why did you leave so soon", "I can't live without you" etc.
The aforementioned lines from crude love (kama / infatuation) songs reflect a person's agony of feeling that their lover is away. They cannot stand the pain of separation. This is a very common feeling when two close persons are infatuated with one another. Those lines express worldly feelings of love and intimacy.
How do mundane melancholic feelings develop? Suppose someone is singing, "Why did you leave me." Here, this expression means a person loves their dearest so much that even a short span of separation feels like an eternity. They want to be close yet due to circumstance they are not - hence their pain and misery. They want to be near their beloved and that is why they sing, "Why did you leave me?" So those lines - "Why did you leave me" - do not mean that their lover has died etc. This is just the expression of worldly love (kama / mundane infatuation) - i.e. melancholic longing for the one with whom they are infatuated.
Mystic poets: melancholic song
And there are spiritual love songs made famous by mystic poets like Rabindranath Tagore, Vidyapati, Surdas, Miirabai, Kabir Das and so many others who have written countless melancholic love songs about the Divine. In such compositions, they sing, "O my Dearmost, where have You gone, I am desperate and lost without You."
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For instance, the Prabhat Samgiita composition, #2085 "Tumi esechile...", is a melancholic song where bhakta was blessed to have the close proximity of Parama Purusa in the past but now in his meditation Parama Purusa is not coming in that very intimate way. So the sadhaka feels melancholic longing (prema) for Him. This is not a death or so-called mahaprayan theme song. But unfortunately that melancholic Prabhat Samgiita #2085 was stolen and declared as a theme song for a death ceremony MPD. For clarity, please go on reading.
Melancholic song: spiritual yearning (prema) in PS
Here the point is that when the lyrics of a song express that a lover does not feel proximity to their beloved to the extent that they desire, then that song is a melancholic love song. Again, this may occur in mundane life or spiritual life. Certainly, melancholic songs are an important element in the life of a bhakta. In Indian languages, it is called virah, (melancholy). In Prabhat Samgiita, as we know similar lines are used to express feelings of melancholy. In Prabhat Samgiita the link between bhakta and Parama Purusa is based on spiritual yearning (prema).
Those who do regular sadhana sometimes feel the close proximity of Parama Purusa and other times feel that He is distant and far away. Despite their yearning, the sadhaka does not feel that Parama Purusa is coming as close as he (the sadhaka) wishes. And that gives the feeling of melancholy in the heart of the sadhaka who is trying to meditate and gain His proximity. In that mental state, the bhakta sings songs like:
“Tumi esechile ka'u ke na' bole, Na' ja'niye gele cale…” (PS #2085)
"Oh my Lord, You came in my mental abode, then without telling me You went away. Now I am trying to meditate on You in dhyana but I am not getting You." This is melancholic longing (prema) for Him. This is not a death or so-called mahaprayan song. But unfortunately that melancholic Prabhat Samgiita #2085 was stolen and declared as a theme song for a death ceremony, i.e. MPD. For clarity please go on reading.
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Conclusion
A melancholic song does not mean that Parama Purusa has died. In melancholic songs, the sadhaka does not feel the close presence of Parama Purusa in his heart. Parama Purusa is not coming as close as the bhakta desires for Him to come. That is the meaning behind this type of expression: "O Lord where have You gone, why have You left me."
So a melancholic song does not mean the death of Parama Purusa. A melancholic Prabhat Samgiita composition can’t be labeled as a death day song. Yet some “”great” people have assigned this melancholic song - Tumi esechile ka'u ke na' bole, Na' ja'niye gele cale (PS #2085) - as the theme song of MPD dogma. That is sad.
Namaskar,
Sastaunga Pranam to Baba,
Vinay
Who did like this
The dogmatic inventors of so-called mahaprayan are the ones who have labeled these melancholic PS compositions as MPD songs.
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Short history of melancholic songs
There is a long tradition of melancholic songs across numerous communities and societies, spanning many languages and regions. As we see, such songs are used in both mundane relations and spiritual life. The essential meaning is that of yearning to be with your dearest one again - in a more close and intimate way.
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In mundane love (kama or infatuation), two young hearts fall in love, i.e. worldly attraction. In times of longing, they sing this type of song: "O' my dearest, where have you gone. I love you. I want to be with you." In this manner they express their melancholic feeling. So this line does not mean that their lover has died. It means that they yearn for closer proximity with their most intimate companion. Whatever their current situation may be - they desire more closeness. That is the overall spirit of worldly, melancholic songs. And we see this expressed in so many avenues such as film, drama, dance, literature etc.
Similarly, bhaktas sing melancholic songs for the Lord. Those songs also do not imply death. It just means that such bhaktas want to be in closer proximity with their Dearest One, in a more intimate and personal way. There is no question of the death of Parama Purusa. Rather to have melancholic longing, one already feels a high degree of closeness with Parama Purusa. The deep yearning for even greater intimacy is what is termed as melancholic longing in spiritual parlance. That is what this genre of Prabhat Samgiita songs are all about: Longing for greater proximity with Parama Purusa.
Bogus logic & dogma, death song
In Prabhat Samgiita and poetry there are various moods: Melancholy, nostalgia, anger, desperation, joy, romance, and so much more. Unfortunately some have infused the dogmatic notion that our melancholic songs of Prabhat Samgiita are about so-called mahaprayan. But any rational-minded margii easily understands that melancholic songs are not death or "MPD" theme songs.
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Here is the clear-cut answer: The deeply melancholic Prabhat Samgiita compositions are not songs of death.
We all understand that Sadguru Baba knows the feelings of all His bhaktas and how they relate and express their love towards Parama Purusa Baba. Each and every kind of inner expression (i.e. love or prema) is present in Prabhat Samgiita. Accordingly, bhaktas can sing and express their feeling. If you go through the meanings and purports of those songs it is evident that these compositions are for a bhakta to express their deep love and affection for Parama Purusa.
The thread of this letter is wrapped around the notion of melancholic love songs. In common parlance, everyone is aware about love songs. In this genre, love can be directed in a worldly way (kama or mundane infatuation) based on mundane attachment towards humans, or in a spiritual manner (prema) based on bhakti for the Lord.
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They stand on their own as points of interest.
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== Section: Important Teaching ==
Ananda Marga ideology, “Saḿgacchadhvaḿ” “moving together” does not mean march or double march, here “moving together” means that all portions of society, all portions of the collective body, should have the spirit to move ahead. Suppose you have gathered sufficient money, and there is no dearth of food in your house, but the remaining portion of society, your neighbours, your friends, are suffering from a dearth of money, or food, or clothes. Then it means that you are not following the spirit of “saḿgacchadhvam”. “Saḿgacchadhvam” means to build a strong, well-knit society where there shall be no exploitation, no superiority complex or inferiority complex.” (1)
In all realms, Baba's teachings are crystallized points of dharma - very concise. So to properly understand any guideline or teaching, it demands a little concentration or mental thought. For example a group of fools may think that by walking together to McDonald's for a hamburger they are following samgacchadvam, since they are all "moving together". But that has nothing to do with samgacchadvam.
Here the point is that a literal interpretation of Guru's teachings will never work. Rather, a greater explanation is needed to get the proper picture. That is why when Baba has given the pin-pointed sutras of Ananda Sutram, then side by side He also gives a purport so that those distilled teachings, i.e. sutras, can be understood in the proper way. This should be done with each and every aspect of Sixteen Points. Because Guru's teaching is distilled and given in seed form.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, Saḿgacchadhvaḿ
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Will there be bloodshed in AMPS
Prout philosophy states, "As an example of the communal approach of the Government of India, take the case of Bengal. At that time reservation in the Bengal assembly was for 250 seats. 250 seats were created as part of provincial autonomy. Of these 250 seats, 120 were for Muslims, 80 were for non-Muslims, 25 were for British merchants – for the British businessmen of Calcutta to contest elections – a few were for Zaminders, a few were for universities, and a few were for labour leaders. The total: 250. In Bengal at that time, 45% of the population was Muslim and 55% was non-Muslim. That is, the land of Bengal was not only physically divided but also mentally divided, as a result of which Bengal was divided on the basis of communal consciousness, which is unnatural. Communalism is unnatural. Again today, the foolish leaders, the political leaders, are encouraging this very sentiment. And I fear that if it is not controlled in the proper time – it is the most opportune moment to control it – if it is not controlled in the proper time, the country will face further disintegration." (1)
Note: These days in AMPS it has become the fashion to announce that, "Regardless of your group affiliation you are welcome to attend our program." People feel glorified saying this these days. But we should understand the history because this is not a new approach, nor something grand. This type of defective mentality stems from the communal award, which the Britishers imposed on India in that pre-1947 era. In that era, people were not looked upon as members of universal humanity, but instead were identified by communal affiliation. Ananda Marga philosophy is strictly against the communal award. As long as one is viewing themselves and / or recognising and identifying others with a certain group (i.e. communal consciousness), then that individual is not a true Ananda Margii - what to speak of being a neo-humanist. Our first and foremost duty is to adopt and uphold the tenets of universalism and one human society. So this line they people preach - "Regardless of group affiliation..." - is not something to gloat over or brag about. That does not make one open-minded or great, rather degraded.
Remember this happened in the pre-divided India before 1947, and India suffered a bloody division. And now this is going on in AMPS, and the concern is that it will lead to a similar result.
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, The Dangers of Communalism
== Section: Important Teaching ==
How sun-warmed water is good for health
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "When children are massaged with oil and then bathed in sun-warmed water it increases their vitality. Sun-warmed water is also beneficial for older people, however for older people it is not good if the temperature of the sun-warmed water is greater than the temperature of the body." (1)
Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika - 3, Disc: 17
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धर्म की रक्षा मनुष्य कब करेंगे, कब नहीं करेंगे?
“कहा गया क्या ? न, "धर्मः रक्षति रक्षितः |" जो धर्म की रक्षा करते हैं, धर्म भी उसकी रक्षा करता है | और, देखो मनुष्य के जीवन में बड़ी-बड़ी घटनाएँ बहुत कम होती है | जीवन छोटी-छोटी घटनाओं से पूर्ण है | बड़ी-बड़ी दो-चार घटनाएँ जीवन में होती हैं |
तो, धर्म की रक्षा या धर्म का प्रतिपालन, केवल जो तुम बड़ी-बड़ी घटनाओं में करोगे---सो बात तो नहीं है | हो सकता है कि किसी विशेष मनुष्य के जीवन में बड़ी घटना---जन्म और मृत्यु के सिवाय, और एक भी नहीं हुई | यह भी तो हो सकता है | तो जनम के time में धर्म की रक्षा वे कैसे करेंगे ? वह तो एकदम बच्चा है | और, मौत के वक्त, मृत्यु के time में उसको तो होश नहीं है---उस वक्त धर्म की रक्षा कैसे करेंगे ?
इसलिए धर्म की रक्षा मनुष्य करेंगे हर घटना में, छोटी-छोटी घटनाओं में, छोटी-छोटी बातों में | Even हँसी-दिल्लगी में भी मनुष्य धर्म से हटेंगे नहीं | तो, जीवन की हर घटना में धर्म की रक्षा करनी है | और जो धर्म की रक्षा करते हैं, धर्म भी उसकी रक्षा करते हैं | तो, "धर्मः रक्षति रक्षितः |”
[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)
When to skip observing dharma
when to follow dharma when not
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Those who protect dharma, dharma protects them. One should always protect dharma, in both big and small ways. If one thinks that they will only follow dharma in some big events, and not in small ones, then those big events may not ever come in their entire life. It may be that in their whole life, besides their birth and death, not a single big event happens. Yet at the time of birth how can one protect dharma. At that time one is just a small infant and cannot do anything. That infant is totally unaware about the events going on around them. Then how can they protect dharma. And at the time of death, a person is senseless. In that case also how can they protect dharma. For this reason, dharma should be protected always. In small and big ways-- even in jokes and humor dharma should be protected. Those who protect dharma, dharma protects them: Dharma raksati raksitah." (2)
References
1. हिंदी, (Ananda Vacanamrtam - 32 (H), p.86-7)
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 32 (H), p.86-7
“कहा गया क्या ? न, "धर्मः रक्षति रक्षितः |" जो धर्म की रक्षा करते हैं, धर्म भी उसकी रक्षा करता है | और, देखो मनुष्य के जीवन में बड़ी-बड़ी घटनाएँ बहुत कम होती है | जीवन छोटी-छोटी घटनाओं से पूर्ण है | बड़ी-बड़ी दो-चार घटनाएँ जीवन में होती हैं |
तो, धर्म की रक्षा या धर्म का प्रतिपालन, केवल जो तुम बड़ी-बड़ी घटनाओं में करोगे---सो बात तो नहीं है | हो सकता है कि किसी विशेष मनुष्य के जीवन में बड़ी घटना---जन्म और मृत्यु के सिवाय, और एक भी नहीं हुई | यह भी तो हो सकता है | तो जनम के time में धर्म की रक्षा वे कैसे करेंगे ? वह तो एकदम बच्चा है | और, मौत के वक्त, मृत्यु के time में उसको तो होश नहीं है---उस वक्त धर्म की रक्षा कैसे करेंगे ?
इसलिए धर्म की रक्षा मनुष्य करेंगे हर घटना में, छोटी-छोटी घटनाओं में, छोटी-छोटी बातों में | Even हँसी-दिल्लगी में भी मनुष्य धर्म से हटेंगे नहीं | तो, जीवन की हर घटना में धर्म की रक्षा करनी है | और जो धर्म की रक्षा करते हैं, धर्म भी उसकी रक्षा करते हैं | तो, "धर्मः रक्षति रक्षितः |”
[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)
When to skip observing dharma
when to follow dharma when not
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Those who protect dharma, dharma protects them. One should always protect dharma, in both big and small ways. If one thinks that they will only follow dharma in some big events, and not in small ones, then those big events may not ever come in their entire life. It may be that in their whole life, besides their birth and death, not a single big event happens. Yet at the time of birth how can one protect dharma. At that time one is just a small infant and cannot do anything. That infant is totally unaware about the events going on around them. Then how can they protect dharma. And at the time of death, a person is senseless. In that case also how can they protect dharma. For this reason, dharma should be protected always. In small and big ways-- even in jokes and humor dharma should be protected. Those who protect dharma, dharma protects them: Dharma raksati raksitah." (2)
References
1. हिंदी, (Ananda Vacanamrtam - 32 (H), p.86-7)
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 32 (H), p.86-7
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