Baba
Story: where is Baba
Namaskar,
As many A'nanda Ma'rgiis know, when Baba used to live in Madhu Malainca, i.e. the Baba's Quarter (BQ) residence in Lake Gardens, Kolkata, He would occasionally go to the Tiljala compound and remain there for a day, 3 days, or however long He wished. This was part of Baba's regular program those days.
Note: As is commonly known, at each and every BQ, one Dada is posted as the caretaker, and he attends to and oversees the various duties regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the BQ.
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Story: where has Baba gone
On one occasion in 1982, shortly after Baba began giving Prabhat Samgiita, Baba went to Tiljala, and after a few days He came back. And, according to the system or protocol, many margiis, including the caretaker Dada, received Baba by singing Prabhat Samgiita when He returned back to Madhu Malainca (Lake Gardens).
When coming out from His car, after receiving a mala from the caretaker, in a very gracious and jolly mood, Baba smiled and softly asked, "While I was away, when anyone asked you, 'Where has Baba gone', what did you tell them?"
"Baba, I told them that, 'Baba has gone to Tiljala'", the caretaker replied.
"And when I go to Ananda Nagar then what do you say when anyone asks you, 'Where has Baba gone'", Baba asked.
"Then I tell them that, 'Baba has gone to Ananda Nagar'", the caretaker responded.
Hearing this Baba started smiling and asked another question.
"What if I go somewhere and I do not tell you where I have gone, in that situation what will you say to people when they ask you, 'Where has Baba gone?'"
Then the caretaker kept quiet. He was now in a quandary as he had no idea how to respond to Baba's query.
Seeing this, Baba gave the answer, "If I go somewhere and I do not tell you where I have gone, in that situation when anyone asks you, ‘Where has Baba gone?’, you should tell them that, “Baba has gone in your heart”.”
Baba then inquired, "Do you understand?"
"Yes, Baba", the caretaker said.
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Why it is difficult
Although it is a very simple story, at the same time it is very difficult also. This story is quite popular, but some understand and some not - even to this very day. That is why it is unique. But the matter became quite real after 1990 when Baba did not tell where He was going - and then people understood its value.
True bhaktas know that Guru's every word holds a very deep meaning. And especially since this above story happened in the late 80's, they understood that through this story Baba was giving a hint about the forthcoming situation. Afterwards, some understood it in this way. But at the time nobody could fathom what was to come.
Here the point is that later on some people understood that Baba's comment - "If I go somewhere and I do not tell you where I have gone, in that situation when anyone asks you, 'Where has Baba gone?’, in that case you should tell them that, 'Baba has gone in your heart'" - was related with the fact that on 21 October 1990 Baba did not tell where He was going.
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The meaning is then that since Baba did not tell where He was going on that very occasion of 21 Oct 1990, then only a few understood that the answer to the question, “Where has Baba gone”, is that Baba has gone in your heart.
Those who did not understand started the commemoration / ceremony of MPD declaring that Baba has gone somewhere up in the sky - to some heavenly abode.
How Baba knows every thought & incident
Those days, in the late 1980's, it was commonly understood within the entire Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha that Baba sees and watches everything. Because on a daily basis in reporting or dharma samiiksa or in general darshan etc, Baba would point out each and every moment of what a sadhaka was thinking and doing in his entire life. And Baba would constantly remind us that we cannot hide anything from Him. At any time He could reveal the entire course of events. Nothing was outside of His divine vision.
So when people heard the above story, they took it seriously. Everyone thought, "Yes, it is true that Baba is in the heart", and the proof is that He sees and knows everything. If He was not in the heart, then how could He know what is going on in their mind. For any human to say, "I remain in your heart", then it is indeed an outlandish type of statement. But when Baba says it, it has deep meaning. And everyone understood it as true. The point was accepted quite readily and taken very seriously. Now you are reading this story - and you may or may not know, but Baba is in your heart - watching you. This feeling becomes a reality as one does more sadhana.
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When Baba was in the Mahasambhuti form, then He was living both inside the heart of His bhaktas as well as in the external physical world. He was residing in both places at the same time. And when He withdraws His physical manifestation, then still He continues to remain in the heart - to this very moment. So all along He has been in the heart of His bhaktas and still He remains there.
Conclusion: "I eternally reside in the heart" - Baba
The unique thing is that in the above scene with the caretaker, Baba was giving the hint that He is not going anywhere other than "residing in your heart.” So if you are not sure where Baba has gone then that is the answer: He is residing in the heart. But those who did not understand Baba’s hint felt that He went to some far distant heavenly abode in the sky so they started their dogmatic mahaprayan observance.
It is rightly said that it is not easy to understand the words of Guru. It can only happen with His grace alone. Baba, Your liila is unfathomable. All bhaktas know and feel that You, Baba, remain always in the heart - watching and showering Your blessing. Verily, You are there in good times, and save one in times of trouble.
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In His Ananda Marga ideology, Baba has given the line: "Vrnda'vanam parityajya pa'damekam na gaccha'mi..."
Meaning: I am always eternally present in Vrindavan, in the hearts of My bhaktas. That is Guru cakra. I do not go even a little away from that spot. I am eternally present along with my bhaktas in their heart. (1)
Namaskar,
In Him,
Jyoti Dha’ra'
Note: The caretaker those days was Ac Akshayananda Avt. He was the one staying at Lake Gardens Baba quarters.
Reference
1. Purport of Prabhat Samgiita #4425
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Warning about plagiary
It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:
1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).
2) The individual who steals gets degenerated and it sets a bad example in the social sphere.
3) It impedes social progress as others will not be inclined to pursue new and original work as they think that others will just steal it.
4) It breeds a society of lethargic people who will always wait for others to create something new. It is just like those who are lazy in the kitchen do not cook - just they wait for others to prepare food and then they steal it away and devour that food.
5) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way, with their own name etc. This is plagiary.
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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It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:
1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).
2) The individual who steals gets degenerated and it sets a bad example in the social sphere.
3) It impedes social progress as others will not be inclined to pursue new and original work as they think that others will just steal it.
4) It breeds a society of lethargic people who will always wait for others to create something new. It is just like those who are lazy in the kitchen do not cook - just they wait for others to prepare food and then they steal it away and devour that food.
5) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way, with their own name etc. This is plagiary.
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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: Important Teaching ==
Increased duty of state to care for public
Prout philosophy states, “Each and every individual wants security from the state and the demand for security is always increasing. Increased responsibility means increased authority. In ancient times the only duty of the state was to protect people from internal and external chaos. Now, as a result of ever-increasing demands, the responsibility of the state has increased and its authority has also increased. In ancient times nobody demanded food or employment from the government. There were no strikes and no public meetings. Now people want the state to realize its responsibility, but they do not want it to interfere in any matter.”
“PROUT’s view is that we must not go against fundamental public interests or against the fundamental theory. The fundamental theory is that with increased responsibility the authority of the state should also increase, but while operating its authority the state should not go against public sentiments. The fundamental public interest is that the minimum requirements of life should be guaranteed.” (1)
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Only way to help others
When one has bhakti they can solve all types of problems. And without bhakti, nothing is possible. Due to a lack of bhakti, some did far more harm than good when they tried to help the society. They created huge problems for the people. So bhakti is the key for success in any field or arena of life.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Devotion [to Parama Purusa] has tremendous power which neither knowledge nor action has. Rather people of knowledge, the jina’nis, have a subtle sense of vanity...So, if you can arouse devotion, then by coming in contact with you, thousands and thousands of people will attain real paramartha’ and spiritual salvation. That is, in order to attain liberation from the triple bondages– physical, psychic, and spiritual– you will have to attain paramartha’.” (1)
Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 3, The Importance of Society
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Glands, generosity, & cruelty are interconnected
Due to defects in their glands some people become cruel & dogmatic.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "If there is under-secretion of the hormones of the testes glands, a youth will develop less kindness, and less hair will grow in the armpits and pubic region. If you see a man with these physical characteristics, then and there you can come to a conclusion about the extent of his kindness. Moreover, such a person will most likely support dogma. He will not have the moral strength to protest against dogma (including scriptural dogma), and he will not support a new idea." (1)
Here above Ananda Marga ideology presents the glandular reason why people succumb to dogma. That may be why they cannot follow neo-humanism.
Reference
1. Yoga Psychology
== Section ==
ख़राब कर्म के लिए जिन के मन ज़िद रहता है, वे दुनिया के लिए भयङ्कर
“बीस शास्त्र में पण्डित बनने से, महामहोपाध्याय बनने से भगवान को कोई नहीं पाता है | अपढ़ जो क-ख, अलिफ़-बे-पे-ते, नहीं जानता है, वह भगवान को पा जाता है | तो, इसके लिए, जानते हो हर कर्म के लिए एक ज़िद की ज़रूरत होती है | अच्छे कर्म के लिए भी, ख़राब के लिए भी | ख़राब कर्म के लिए जिन के मन ज़िद रहता है, वे दुनिया के लिए भयङ्कर मनुष्य बन जाते हैं, terror बन जाते हैं | ठीक वैसा ही जिन्हें अच्छे कर्म के लिए ज़िद है, वे दुनिया के सम्पद बन जाते हैं | उनकी तरक्की कोई रोक नहीं सकता है | तो, परमपुरुष की प्राप्ति के लिए भी, इसी तरह का एक ज़िद रहना चाहिए—“मैं अवश्य पाऊँगा, पा कर रहूँगा”—काम हो जाएगा | तो, यह ज़िद, ज़िद चाहिए | तो, यह एक प्रकार का spiritual fanaticism, not religious fanaticism | Religious fanaticism ख़राब है, group बनता है | Spiritual fanaticism | “आदर्श के लिए मैं सब कुछ करूँगा—जीना, मरना, मेरे लिए समान है | मेरे लिए सबसे क़ीमती चीज़ है आदर्श |” तो, यही याद रखोगे कि इस तरह की एक ज़िद की ज़रूरत है | जो “अ” भी होता है, “ऐ” भी होता है, आगे भी चल सकते हैं, पीछे भी चल सकते हैं | खाएँ या नहीं खाएँ, करें या नहीं करें—इस प्रकार के द्विविधा-ग्रस्त जो मनुष्य है, उनसे बड़ा काम नहीं होता है | जीवन के किसी भी क्षेत्र में द्विविधा नहीं हो, किसी भी क्षेत्र में द्विविधा नहीं हो | जहाँ द्विविधा मन में आ गया, एक को रखो; दूसरे को लात मारकर हटा दो |
[“बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !”]
दो भावनाएँ जहाँ मन में हैं, एक भावना को पकड़कर रखो, उसके लिए मरो | और, दूसरी भावना जो है, या तीसरी या चौथी; लात मारकर जीवन की राह से हटा दो |
समझे तुम लोग ?
[मार्गी लोग—“जी !”]
इसी तरह का कट्टर मनुष्य बनो, पक्का मनुष्य बनो | कहा गया है न कि मनुष्य जीवन में एक व्रत, वह व्रत क्या है ? न, परमपुरुष की प्राप्ति, कोई दूसरा व्रत नहीं है जीवन में | व्रत एक ही है | और वह है—महाव्रत अर्थात् परमपुरुष को पाना | यही है जीवन का व्रत, और कुछ मैं नहीं जानता हूँ | तो, इसके लिए वही बोले हैं कि एक रुहानी कट्टरपनी की ज़रूरत होती है | परमात्मा goal, परमपुरुष मेरा लक्ष्य है, कोई दूसरा लक्ष्य नहीं है | परमपुरुष को हम address करेंगे—एक शब्द से; दो शब्द से नहीं |”
[यह बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया, बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्द मार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं] (1)
Reference
1. 30 December 1970 Patna
हे परमपुरुष! बाबा, मैंने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था, कि इतनी कड़कड़ाती ठंड बरसाती हुई रात में, तुम मेरे दरवाज़े पर आओगे! (जो साधना का 6th पाठ नहीं करता, वह यह गाना नहीं समझ सकता )
"Bha'vi niko a'sbe tumi shiiter ra'te..." (Prabahat Samgiita #99)
भावार्थ:-
हे परमपुरुष! बाबा, मैंने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था कि इतनी कड़कड़ाती ठंड बरसाती हुई रात में तुम मेरे दरवाज़े पर आओगे! तुम पास आ गये, पर मैंने तुम्हें और अधिक पास आने के लिये कहा ही नहीं ! बाहर दाॅंत कटकटाती शीत ऋतु की पवन का प्रवाह और भीतर से सभी दरवाजों की सिटकिनियाँ अच्छी तरह बंद था । बाबा,मैंने दरवाजा खोला ही नहीं और न ही तुम्हें घर के अंदर आ जाने को कहा! मेरे चेहरे की ओर देखकर तुम क्या कहना चाहते थे मुझे पता नहीं! एक बार भी मैंने तुमसे यह नहीं पूछा कि तुम क्या चाहते हो, जिसके कारण उस समय तुम्हारे मन में कष्ट हुआ। बाबा, मेरे द्वारा उपेक्षित , रास्ते में ठंडी वायु की प्रचंडता की परवाह न करते हुए तुम अकेले दूर चले गए क्योंकि एक बार भी मैंने तुमसे यह नहीं कहा कि घर के अंदर आओ, ओह! कितना… दुर्भाग्य मेरा …?
उपदेश:-
सहिष्णुता और सहृदयता जैसे मानवीय व्यवहार से दूर रहने वाले को पछताने के अलावा कुछ नहीं मिलता।
“However dense the cimmerian darkness may be, the crimson dawn must follow. The fiends of hell may burst out in loud laughter, but all must fade in the void with the sunrise. The light of sádhaná shall dispel the thick darkness, notwithstanding the night of the pangs of humanity. Sunshine is destined in human life.”
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.
[“बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !”]
दो भावनाएँ जहाँ मन में हैं, एक भावना को पकड़कर रखो, उसके लिए मरो | और, दूसरी भावना जो है, या तीसरी या चौथी; लात मारकर जीवन की राह से हटा दो |
समझे तुम लोग ?
[मार्गी लोग—“जी !”]
इसी तरह का कट्टर मनुष्य बनो, पक्का मनुष्य बनो | कहा गया है न कि मनुष्य जीवन में एक व्रत, वह व्रत क्या है ? न, परमपुरुष की प्राप्ति, कोई दूसरा व्रत नहीं है जीवन में | व्रत एक ही है | और वह है—महाव्रत अर्थात् परमपुरुष को पाना | यही है जीवन का व्रत, और कुछ मैं नहीं जानता हूँ | तो, इसके लिए वही बोले हैं कि एक रुहानी कट्टरपनी की ज़रूरत होती है | परमात्मा goal, परमपुरुष मेरा लक्ष्य है, कोई दूसरा लक्ष्य नहीं है | परमपुरुष को हम address करेंगे—एक शब्द से; दो शब्द से नहीं |”
[यह बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया, बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्द मार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं] (1)
Reference
1. 30 December 1970 Patna
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हे परमपुरुष! बाबा, मैंने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था, कि इतनी कड़कड़ाती ठंड बरसाती हुई रात में, तुम मेरे दरवाज़े पर आओगे! (जो साधना का 6th पाठ नहीं करता, वह यह गाना नहीं समझ सकता )
"Bha'vi niko a'sbe tumi shiiter ra'te..." (Prabahat Samgiita #99)
भावार्थ:-
हे परमपुरुष! बाबा, मैंने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था कि इतनी कड़कड़ाती ठंड बरसाती हुई रात में तुम मेरे दरवाज़े पर आओगे! तुम पास आ गये, पर मैंने तुम्हें और अधिक पास आने के लिये कहा ही नहीं ! बाहर दाॅंत कटकटाती शीत ऋतु की पवन का प्रवाह और भीतर से सभी दरवाजों की सिटकिनियाँ अच्छी तरह बंद था । बाबा,मैंने दरवाजा खोला ही नहीं और न ही तुम्हें घर के अंदर आ जाने को कहा! मेरे चेहरे की ओर देखकर तुम क्या कहना चाहते थे मुझे पता नहीं! एक बार भी मैंने तुमसे यह नहीं पूछा कि तुम क्या चाहते हो, जिसके कारण उस समय तुम्हारे मन में कष्ट हुआ। बाबा, मेरे द्वारा उपेक्षित , रास्ते में ठंडी वायु की प्रचंडता की परवाह न करते हुए तुम अकेले दूर चले गए क्योंकि एक बार भी मैंने तुमसे यह नहीं कहा कि घर के अंदर आओ, ओह! कितना… दुर्भाग्य मेरा …?
उपदेश:-
सहिष्णुता और सहृदयता जैसे मानवीय व्यवहार से दूर रहने वाले को पछताने के अलावा कुछ नहीं मिलता।
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The light of sadhana shall dispel the thick darkness - Ananda Vanii #39
“However dense the cimmerian darkness may be, the crimson dawn must follow. The fiends of hell may burst out in loud laughter, but all must fade in the void with the sunrise. The light of sádhaná shall dispel the thick darkness, notwithstanding the night of the pangs of humanity. Sunshine is destined in human life.”
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.
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