Baba
Very sweet relation
Namaskar,
Here we consider why having a relation with Parama Purusa is the top most ideal - and has no comparison with mundane relations. Every human being longs to have relations with others. All want company; no one wants to be alone. But maintaining relations with other human beings is not permanent. That friend or spouse might drift away from you emotionally; that individual may die; and, verily, so many things might happen that demonstrate how the relation is fleeting - impermanent.
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Life is dry & hollow
Another inherent limitation with human-to-human relations is that you cannot say everything you wish to share with that person. For instance, you may feel that if you tell them your weaknesses, then they may hate you. So there will always be some type of gap as you can share only certain limited things with that person. In result, your heart is not fully quenched in this relation.
In contrast, the all-knowing Parama Purusa is already aware of your pluses and minuses, i.e. everything about you. Even then Parama Purusa has unbarred love for you and Parama Purusa is always with you. He alone is your real well-wisher. Parama Purusa will never leave you, not in this life nor after your death. Even without your awareness He always helps you. So one is assured that they can share all their feelings, everything with Him.
Parama Purusa responds
That is one of the great benefits of having a relationship with Parama Purusa. So it is important to form a relationship with Him. Some fail to make a relation with Him so they feel that Parama Purusa is not aware about their miseries etc. They wrongly think Parama Purusa is not listening.
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Yet when one has a relation with Him then they will feel in their heart and mind and realize that Parama Purusa indeed responds. And when one feels this from Him, then that is when real bhakti starts. That is when one's heart and mind are filled with love for Parama Purusa. And one yearns to have Him closer and still more close. No mundane relation can ever give that type of bliss and happiness. So everyone should cultivate that spiritual link with Him. This relationship is eternal - permanent.
Hence, to whatever degree one is blessed to build a relationship with Him, it will last your entire lifetime and carry over into the next life. There is never any loss. It just grows and grows, by His grace. And meditation is the way to initiate the relation.
Conclusion
Mundane relations are short-lived. So that mundane relationship is impermanent and shallow. You can't tell that person everything. That is the biggest drawback. In contrast, one's link with Parama Purusa is everlasting and eternal. Parama Purusa can never forget or leave you. So with Parama Purusa you can open your heart completely. That is the key. One other unique quality of one's relationship with Parama Purusa is that Parama Purusa will never disagree with you outwardly, but internally He will warn you about traveling down the wrong path. Parama Purusa will support you in all your efforts.
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Bearing all this in mind, one should aim to develop an intimate relationship with Him. Then you will feel real meaning and fulfilment in your life. Otherwise, life is dry and hollow.
In Him,
Paravidya’
There are various types of relations - father, mother, friend, or very intimate etc - with Parama Purusa.
~ In-depth study ~
God’s relation with human beings is a family relation
Ananda Marga ideology states, “It is wrong to presume that by reading voluminous books or by delivering beautiful lectures, one can attain Parama Puruśa. No scholarship nor even literacy is required to meet God. The future of those who are uneducated is also bright. God’s relation with human beings is a family relation. When parents feed the children, they do not give four chapatis to the son who is a Master of Arts and only one to the next son who is only a matriculate. For parents, all their children are equal. Similarly, for God all persons are equal for the spiritual food He will give them. Really, the love of parents is dependent not upon the education of the children but upon the children’s attachment for the parents.” (1)
Ananda Marga ideology states, “There is a family relation between the Father and the son, and because of this family relation, the intimacy between the two will keep growing, and the internal thoughts will also remain very, very pure.” (2)
Nearest relation: God
Ananda Marga ideology states, “A devotee will practise ásana, práńáyáma, dhárańá and dhyána, and during this practice he will have one thought uppermost in his mind – that the Entity on whom he is ideating is his nearest relation, and no one is nearer to him than his Lord. Because of this, a devotee’s mind will become highly expanded in a short period.” (3)
Bhaktas are the wisest people; the pundits are foolish
Ananda Marga ideology states, “Devotees are the wisest people; the pundits are foolish. Pundits foolishly waste their time trying to know something which is beyond the periphery of the mind. Devotees, on the contrary, try to make the best use of their time. They are well aware of their relation to Parama Puruśa; they know that He is their Creator, and they are His creation. So the relation between the devotee and His Lord is one of creation and creator. This inseparable relation of Creator-creation has been mentioned in the sloka: Vishvasya Sraśtáramkanewaru pam. It is a very personal and familiar relationship. Parama Puruśa is not a judge, nor are the individuals the accused. The relationship between Parama Puruśa and the unit beings is a sweet and familiar one. The devotees remind the pundits that their attempts are exercises in futility, and declare unambiguously that they belong to Parama Puruśa, and Parama Puruśa belongs to them.” (4)
Human beings want a personal God
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “One feels kinship to those with whom there is a relation of mutual love and affection, a relation of close intimacy. Where there is lack of intimacy, we call a person as Mr. X, Mrs. Y, etc.; but where there is a feeling of intimacy, the relationship of brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, etc. grows. Obviously where there is no close intimacy between human beings and the Impersonal Entity, no kinship can grow at all.”
“Human beings want a personal God who will understand their joys and sorrows, who will have love for them, and to whom they can express love and feel kinship. They certainly do not want a God who will only impart words of knowledge or punish them and not listen to their tales of sorrow in a sympathetic manner. They want an Entity who will sympathize with them cent per cent in their prosperity and adversity alike.”
“The philosophical texts refer to Táraka Brahma. Through philosophical analysis, we know that the universe is a creation of the dexterous hand of Parama Prakrti, a vast endless Entity, an immensely powerful Entity. Human beings, in contrast, are only small creatures; by their individual endeavour and strength how far can they progress? They have so many imperfections in them. When the avidyá, opposing force, is so powerful, how can small individuals make significant progress? Hence, they have to take inspiration and help from some other entity...Táraka Brahma.” (5)
You are powerful & beautiful child of Parama Puruśa
Ananda Marga ideology states, “Suppose there are two young boys – a prince and a farmer’s son. The prince becomes a king, but the farmer’s son merely plays the role of a king in a play. You are all the children of Parama Puruśa, and thus you are His princes and princesses. You should never allow any inferiority complex to dominate your minds. Always remember the Supreme Truth that you are the powerful and beautiful children of Parama Puruśa. You are destined to be victorious.” (6)
Madhura bháva
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In the cult of devotion, devotees view Parama Puruśa from their respective viewpoints according to their individual saḿskáras….. in three different ways: vátsalya bháva, madhura bháva and sakhya bháva.”
“People might say, “I will never look at Him again” – but then the flute sound would come to their ears and they would say, “How can I not look at him?” Or they might say, “I will never even think of Him again, but will remain content to look after my little worldly family” – but then the notes would call to them: “Why didn’t you come today? Are you not coming? I’m waiting for You.” This is madhura bháva. In the history of the world, Parama Puruśa first appeared as the personification of charm and sweetness...” (7)
References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Your Personal Relationship with God
2. Discourses on Tantra - 2, Yoga and Tantra
3. Discourses on Tantra - 2, Yoga and Tantra
4. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 3, To Know Him Is to Be Free from All Fetters
5. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, A Devotee's Object of Ideation
6. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 10, The Devotee and the Lord
7. Namami Krsnasundaram, Vraja Krśńa and Sáḿkhya Philosophy (Discourse 7)
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Definition of a great person
Ananda Marga ideology states, “महत् कौन हैं ? महत् के सम्बन्ध में | जानते हो शब्द है महत्, प्रथमा एकवचन है महान् | तो, महान् कौन है ? महत् कौन है ? इस सम्बन्ध में कहा गया क्या ? न, ‘परोपकारात् महत् इति ज्ञेयम्’ | अर्थात् जो परोपकार करते हैं, उन्हीं को महत् कहते हैं | और, जो काफ़ी लिखा-पढ़ी सीखे हैं, काफ़ी धनराशि इकट्ठा किए हैं, काफ़ी मान लो पूर्व पुरुष का सम्मान है, सामाजिक प्रतिष्ठा है, सब कुछ है, तो भी वह महत् नहीं है | क्यों ? न, परोपकारात् महत् इति ज्ञेयम् | परोपकार जो करते हैं, वही महत् हैं | और, परोपकार के लिए अधिक धनराशि की भी आवश्यकता नहीं है | तुम्हारे पास जो सम्पद है, उस मौजूदा सम्पद से तुम परोपकार करो | शरीर मज़बूत है तो शरीर से करो | पैसा है, पैसे से करो | बुद्धि है, बुद्धि से करो | क़ुव्वत है, क़ुव्वत से करो | कुछ नहीं है, सद्भावना से करो | [मार्गी लोग---"बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !"] | तो, परोपकार से ही मनुष्य महत् बनते हैं | और जहाँ परोपकार नहीं है, वहीं वे क्षुद्र बन जाते हैं, छोटा बन जाते हैं” (1)
Here below is an English summary of Baba’s above Hindi teaching.
Who is mahat (great)? who is maha'na (great)? About this it has been said, 'paropaka'rat mahat', i.e. those who serve others are mahat. Even if one has studied volumes of books, or accumulated huge wealth, or has a prestigious family heritage, or a good reputation in the society, they are not great if they do not serve others. Only those who serve others are mahat (great). To do social service, huge money is not needed. Whatever strength you have, utilise that to serve others. If your body is strong physically then serve people with your physical might. If you have money, then serve people financially. If you have intellect then serve others with that capacity. If you have courage then serve others by your bravery. And if you do not have anything, then serve others with your good thoughts and well-wishing. Human beings become great by serving others. If a person does not serve they become low and mean. They become meager.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 28 (H), chapter 19
== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==
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भावार्थ:-
हे परमपुरुष! तुम कौन हो जो मेरी अंधेरी झोपड़ी में आये हो? मैं तो
यहाॅं अकेला उदास बैठा था। मैं तो सोचता था कि मेरी चिंता करने वाला कोई नहीं
है और न ही मेरा कोई भविष्य है। इसी बीच मैं देख ही नहीं पाया कि किस रास्ते
से तुम आ गये। तुम्हारे आगमन से मैं अनभिज्ञ था, हे मेरे प्रभु ! कृपा कर मुझे
बताइये कि तुम कैसे और कब यहाॅं आये?
हे परमपुरुष! बाबा, तुमने दरवाजा भी नहीं खटखटाया, तुम बिना इशारा किये दबे पाॅंव
मेरे घर में आ गये। हे अद्वितीय! तुम अपनी भव्य प्रकाशित सुंदरता लिये मेरे
हृदय में आये। तुमने अपनी दिव्य उपस्थिति से सभी को प्रकाशित कर दिया है।
बाबा! तुमने मुझ जैसे तुच्छ साधक को, जो कि तुम्हारे धार्मिक नियमों
का पालन भी नहीं करता ,तो भी उसे अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा वृष्टि में स्नान करा दिया
है।
हे परमपुरुष बाबा! तुम्हारे अलौकिक सौंदर्य से आकर्षित मैं आश्चर्य भरे
नेत्रों से तुम्हारी ओर ही देख रहा हॅूं। मैं तुम्हारे लीला रस में अभिभूत हो
गया हॅूं। हे बाबा! मैंने तुम्हें पा लिया यह तुम्हारी ही कृपा है। तुम
लीलासागर हो, यही तुम्हारी साक्षात् करुणा है। मैं अपनी भावनाओं को
प्रदर्शित करने के लिये शब्द ही नहीं पा रहा हॅूं। अब तो मेरी एक ही इच्छा
है, बाबा ! मुझे अपनी दिव्य शरण में हमेशा बनाये रखो।
बाबा, तुम्हें मेरा सतत प्रणाम
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