Spiritual force of DC + 3 more

Baba

Spiritual force of DC

Namaskar,

In our Ananda Marga, spirituality is the highest pursuit and most meaningful engagement in life.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Spirituality is the summum bonum of life in all its aspects.” (1)

So every sadhaka knows well that doing proper sadhana is essential. But even then, often times, life just passes and getting ample scope for deep sadhana is difficult. Participating in the local dharmacakra can counteract this and help boost sadhana. 
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Indomitable force of collective meditation

In some of His special guidelines, Sadguru Baba has told that collective spiritual gatherings like dharmacakra help each and every sadhaka to advance on the path. This collective practice of everyone sincerely chanting their Is't'a mantra helps arouse a unique spiritual force that propels sadhakas further ahead on the path of progress - towards the Cosmic Purusa. Baba has discussed the importance of the 'collective mind' which gets generated as a result of sadhakas gathering together for meditation. And this applies primarily to first lesson, as other lessons are to be practiced individually.

For this reason Baba guides us that we should be vigilant to do sadhana with other sadhakas. The first lesson of Ananda Marga meditation is the only lesson that is meant to be done collectively. All other lessons should be practiced alone.

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "Do not miss the opportunity of collective Iishvara pran'idha'na whenever some of you conveniently meet together. The indomitable mental force aroused as a result of collective Iishvara pran'idha'na will help you solve any problem, great or small, on this earth. It is for this reason that you should always be zealous to attend weekly dharmacakra regularly." (2)

So collective meditation of the first lesson of Ananda Marga sadhana creates a special force that brings welfare to one and all. As we know, dharmacakra is one of the requirements of our Ananda Marga way of life.
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Baba says, "Regular participation in the weekly dharmacakra at the local ja'grti should be considered mandatory." (3)


Avidya maya & sleep

The below are ways to recognise and combat sleeping in sadana. Be aware: sleep comes due  to the influence of avidya maya which does not want her captives to become free. So to prevent your elevation in sadhana, avidya maya tries to entrap you with sleep. As a sadhaka, you must fight back. If you are brave and your fight is sustained then avidya maya will retreat and stop blocking your path. Then success will be easily attained.


Control sleep in sadhana

Here are some key points and strategies for overcoming sleep in sadhana. Remember, the tendency to sleep is a natural outcome in the initial period of sadhana when the mind becomes calm and quiet. But it is necessary to cross this chasm in order to ensconce the mind in the deeper aspects of meditation and experience true bliss. Otherwise, sadhana is just a waste of time. 
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#1: If one has a lot of thick hair on top of the head, one can loosely tie portions of one’s hair to a fixture in the ceiling so that when the head bobs in the initial moments of sleep then one will be alerted.

#2: One can sit for sadhana facing a padded wall, or cushioned chair or couch. That way if they fall asleep and tilt forward they will gently bump into that cushioned object and get awakened. 

#3: Be sure to keep the stomach empty and not eat during the hours directly leading up to sadhana. 

#4: If the room is warm then that is a conducive environment for sleep. So one should always do sadhana in a cool environment - in particular the head should be kept cool. 

#5: Don’t do asanas prior to starting sadhana as that can make one fatigued and prone to sleep in sadhana, as asanas can have a soporific effect.

#6: While doing sadhana if you are cognizant of the fact that you are falling asleep, then do not try and manage this mentally; best is to physically get up and do half-bath. This same rule applies when one is very drowsy or experiencing symptoms of pre-sleep in sadhana.

#7: Carbon-dioxide build-up in the room can make one drowsy. This especially happens when the door is closed for a long time, or if the room is crowded. To prevent or counteract this, ensure there is plenty of fresh air and oxygen; best is to keep the windows open or go outside for sadhana.

#8: When doing sadhana avoid these following circumstances as they create a negative vibration: (a) people sleeping beside you, (b) people gossiping around you, (c) a very warm room (d) keeping pets or infants in your lap. In any of the aforementioned instances, the best solution is to get up and do sadhana elsewhere.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Prema’

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If you are still having problems

If a sadhaka is in denial about sleeping in sadhana, then they can video themselves and see if really they are focused or sleeping in sadhana. 
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Few more solutions: motion detectors & monitor

In this day and age certain technological devices can work very well as a ‘monitor.’ There are inexpensive - very affordable - motion detectors that can alert a person if they are sleeping etc. Some of these devices make noise and some vibrate. The ones that make noise are not appropriate for dharmacakra so better to use the ones that simply vibrate. Then the unit secretary of the bhukti can make a general announcement about how some are falling asleep in dharmacakra and distribute these units to those who are most prone to sleeping during collective meditation. 

Or to prevent such mishaps, we might want to consider having a 'monitor' during our dharmacakra programs. That way if anyone's eyes start fluttering or if their body starts weaving and bobbing then the "monitor" can intervene and awaken that sadhaka from their stupor, and gently get their attention and have them go do half-bath.
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Generate greater force

As a general guideline, spiritual gain means feeling closeness with Parama Purusa; and spiritual achievement means having oneness with Parama Purusa. But attaining either of these blissful states on one's own is not easy. That is why Baba guides us that at certain times on fixed days we must partake in collective spiritual sadhana - as this brings a special force or momentum into one's life.

It is just like in the physical sphere, when human beings gather together then they can naturally generate greater physical force. That is why before the invention of so many machines, to build any structure or do any tough physical job, the entire community would work together collectively. For example in the old days the whole town would gather to help in larger-scale activities - such as to dig a large pond, clear a road, erect a barn, or build a school etc. Likewise when building the railroad hoards of strong men would assemble together to lay down the track. Without that collective physical energy, these laborious tasks were not feasible. There is added muscle strength in our collective movement which helps people get the job done and achieve the goal.


Disturbance in dharmacakra

In all realms of life, collective energy helps to achieve great things. And especially in the psycho-spiritual realm, dharmacakra helps immensely, as we engage in both collective kiirtan and sadhana. This is one direct boon in the life of each and every sadhaka.
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At the same time Baba warns us to be vigilant not to let the time get wasted. Because just as repeating one's mantra helps add to the collective flow, in the opposite direction if anyone is sleeping during dharmacakra then that impedes the collective mental flow. It pulls everyone backward as other sadhakas will certainly start sleeping also.

This we have all seen in our various Ananda Marga gatherings etc. One person falls asleep and then step by step others in the dharmacakra hall start sleeping - and some even start snoring. And sometimes one or two people start sleeping so deeply that they start to bend forward and in those crowded DC halls their nose will smack up against the back of the person in front of them.


Example of collective psychic strength

Here below Baba gives the classic example of how together good people can overcome a very wicked person and thereby create a positive environment due to their collective psychic strength.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "If a person is a durjana, someone who may cause your downfall if you come in contact with them, who you think is not a good person, you should keep away from that person. Wicked people should always be avoided, because under their influence an ordinary person may go bad. People of this type are durjanas to ordinary people. But if it is absolutely necessary to be in contact with such a person, then what should you do? Suppose your good qualities are four per cent, while the bad qualities of the durjana are ten per cent. What do you do? Well, when you contact that person you take two or three other persons with you. As a result, the combined good qualities of you and your companions will come to twelve or thirteen per cent. The bad qualities of the wicked person being only ten, the influence of those bad qualities can be overcome. The effect will be like that of satsanga [good company]. That is why all sa'dhakas should assemble for dharmacakra [collective meditation]." (4)

In all our pracara activities wherever the situation is unfavourable then all we need to do is collect more A'nanda Ma'rgiis, then that negative circumstance will become positive. This is the natural law per Ananda Marga ideology guideline.
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Here the whole point is that good people can add up or multiply their individual energy by assembling together and then they can create a sentient flow wherever they go. And Sadguru Baba furthermore says that one special tool or practice for this is our weekly dharmacakra program.

When people collectively chant kiirtan

Just as collective sadhana (first lesson) has a riveting effect on the collective mind, similarly kiirtan also helps immeasurably when done together - with more and more people.

Ananda Marga spiritual philosophy states, "At the time of kiirtan...their collective psychic energies are flowing in the same channel under the inspiration of Parama Purusa. So many minds are being loved by Parama Purusa, so many minds are being guided and inspired by that Supra-Celestial Entity. So at the place of kiirtan...there will be a huge concentration of psychic energy which will remove collective accumulated miseries of this material, quinquelemental world." (5)

Next Baba guides us that collective kiirtan will absolutely avert disasters and bring a soothing balm to any natural calamity which does strike.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "If people collectively chant kiirtan, then calamities are dispelled then and there. In case of natural calamities like flood, famine, drought, or epidemic, or man-made calamities, miseries, and tortures-- if [collective] kiirtan is chanted with maximum sincerity, it will bring direct relief in no time." (6)


Transcend bondages of pleasure & pain

Ananda Marga ideology says, "The perfect sa'dhana' is the sustained effort to completely identify every kos'a with the inner self, thus the more sa'dhakas progress on the path of sa'dhana', the more their cakras and propensities (vrttis) are gradually controlled by the higher and higher kos'as. But the sa'dhakas must not stop here. At the final stage of their sa'dhana' even the stance of a'jina cakra, even their entire mind entity -- has to be taken to a higher state of existence, the Brahmaloka, and merged in the Purus'a Bha'va or Cognitive Bearing. It is in the sahasra'ra cakra ( pineal plexus) that sa'dhakas establish themselves in the true blissful state and transcend the bondages of pleasure and pain. That state is the ultimate state of attainment for microcosms, it is the original stance of Brahma. There exists neither you nor He, the two become One. It is by means of sa'dhana' that this supreme rank is attainable." (7)

Sitting with bent spine

If one's spine is bent or curved, as shown in the below photo, then the pathway of the kundalinii is blocked and sadhana is useless. Sadly, the below Dada is setting a very bad example and not even trying to sit properly in sadhana. Dadaji’s hands are not in the correct position; he is not sitting in padmasana, but rather bhojanasana, i.e. a posture used when eating. And Dadaji is sleeping so his spine is completely bent and his head has fallen to his chest.

References
1. Idea & Ideology, The Cosmic Brotherhood
2. A Guide to Human Conduct, Iishvara Prańidhána
3. Sixteen Points, Point #15
4. Discourses on Krsna and the Giita, 'Even the Greatest Sinners'
5. 'Kiirtana Dispels Calamities', 16 May 1982, Kolkata
6. ‘Kiirtana Dispels Calamities’, 16 May 1982, Kolkata
7. Subhasita Samgraha - 4, 'This World and the Next'

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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 ==

Baba’s Dedication in NH book

The Propounder of neo-humanism states:

“To those who think for all . . .
who offer others seats of honour and respect . . .
who venerate others, instead of waiting to be venerated –
to them I dedicate this book with humble esteem and deepest salutations.” (1)

- Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar

Note: In the above lines, it is obvious we should give first priority to honouring those whom nobody honours.

Reference
1. Liberation of Intellect - Neo-Humanism, Dedication page

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Why “love marriages” don’t hold up

Ananda Marga ideology says, “Now when a man gets the chance to enjoy the physico-psychic pleasures, he doesn’t find any interest in physical pleasure, because physical pleasure is not only crude in quality, but also of very temporary nature. It lasts for a short span. On the psychic level, man is the dominating living being. He does something new, he wants to do something new, to get more psychic pleasures, and he invents so many things and engages himself in psychic pursuits. These things cannot be done by animals or even by other developed creatures, and here lies the speciality of human beings.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 12, Beyond Temporary Experience

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Matrimony: union of a man & a woman

  Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Another Sanskrit equivalent for “woman” is nárii, which is feminine gender. But Shiva used the term kalatra, in the neuter; for to her husband a woman is a wife, but to her children and other members of the society, she is as dignified as her male counterpart. So by declaring a married lady to be kalatra, Shiva gave her special status, and addressed her in neuter terms."
   "The liberal meaning of the term viváha is “live one’s life in a new way with a special type of responsibility”. This is the underlying significance of the Shaeva system of marriage."
   "In His life, Shiva Himself married with this commitment. We can say without the least hesitation that Shiva was the first person in this world to marry in the proper sense of the term. He was eager to see that the married women did their duties properly towards their husbands, that is, that they always took care to remove the difficulties of their husbands."
   "Thus it was His strict instruction, Yad bharttureva hitamicchati tad kalatram [“If in the mind of the wife, there is the sincere desire for the welfare of her husband, the family will be blissful and a thatched house will become a golden home”]." (1)

Reference
1. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Shivokti - 3

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Festival preparation + 3 more

Baba

Festival preparation

Namaskar,

Sadguru Baba’s holy advent is such an auspicious occasion that there is no aspect of life that has not been purified and made pristine by His holy arrival. Each and every aspect of creation is ensconced in bliss by His august presence.

In that wholesome spirit, our Ananda Purnima celebrations should be of an equal breadth, size, and stature. Every sphere of life should be touched by our Ananda Purnima ceremonies and festivities. This year, Ananda Purnima is on Thursday, 23 May 2024. As usual, every unit may prepare accordingly for the best possible celebration.
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Here below are guidelines based on Baba's divine teachings for how we can best maximize the festivities of the auspicious occasion of Ananda Purnima.

Celebrations in every local unit: invite non-margiis

Unlike centralised events like DMS etc, the occasion of Ananda Purnima is meant to be joyfully celebrated in each and every unit. It is a local function for one and all. Every unit is highly encouraged to host their own Ananda Purnima celebration. And, many ideal units do everything – more than a full-day program. Margiis and sympathizers often arrive the evening before to participate in an all-night kiirtan program (more about this below), followed by opening ceremonies and presentations. This continues into the day of Ananda Purnima itself with a special paincajanya and day-long celebrations including a varied array of activities and programs, culminating and concluding late that evening. So at the Ananda Purnima gatherings, the first iishvara pranidhana practice is done before breakfast, and the second iishvara pranidhana is done before the midday feast, and then there may be more as festivities extend into the evening etc.

Here the main point is that, blissful Ananda Purnima programs should take place locally in each and every unit. This is Baba’s prescribed system. As Ananda Margiis, we should encourage our entire family to attend the Ananda Purnima celebrations. Just as we are aiming to bring all of humanity under the banner of Ananda Marga, the same we should do with our own laokik family. About this all should be vigilant, otherwise that undermines the whole affair. All family members should be eager to attend.
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The magnificent characteristic of all our Ananda Marga social gatherings is that all are welcomed - irrespective of age, colour, race, profession, educational standard, etc. All types from all places are invited. Indeed everyone comes together for sadhana, games, feasting, and other celebratory activities. By this way one social flow is formed thereby making way for a healthy, unified human society.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Ánanda Púrńimá: Collective bath with snána mantra, twice collective Iishvara Prańidhána and Varńárghyadána, collective noon and night meals, merry celebrations, spiritual conferences, annual meetings of workers, children’s sports, and procession with táńd́ava dance. " (1)

Of course, this is the best time to invite non-margii relatives, neighbours, colleagues, and others so they will come to know about the teachings of Ananda Marga. By this way they may become sincere margiis in the future.


Pada kiirtan, pala kiirtana, avarta kiirtan

For the occasion of Ananda Purnima, various types of kiirtan programs can be organised: pada kiirtan, pala kiirtana, avarta kiirtan, akhanda kiirtan, nagar kiirtan etc.

As you may know, nagar kiirtan, the singing and dancing of Baba Nam Kevalam through the streets and parks etc, should be done just before sunrise as it creates a very sentient vibration at that hour. If done two hours after sunrise, then everybody is busy in the streets doing all kinds of mundane activities and people will not pay attention. Whereas in the pre-dawn and dawn hours, most everyone is still in their home and many are still sleeping. And if they awaken to kiirtan then their whole day will be blissful. They may not understand why they are feeling blissful but they will be benefited. In nagar kiirtan, the chanting should be soothing, not ear-piercing. As far as possible, this should be done with loudspeakers, bearing in mind the local customs and legal code. What is acceptable in India, however, may not be allowed elsewhere. The overall spirit is for a maximum number of people to hear the holy siddha mantra: Baba Nam Kevalam.
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The sound should be natural with the overall spirit being to please Baba by singing and sharing this spiritual chant with others. Baba guides us that by this way there will be tremendous benefit.

After each and every kiirtan program, there should be special prasad. Remember, Ananda Purnima is a grand festival for one and all - everyone: Some are involved deeply in spiritual sadhana, while some, such as the children, are interested in special treats like prasad. By this way, there will be something for everyone. All will think of it as a delightful and joyous celebration.

The celebrations for the auspicious gathering of Ananda Purnina should begin the evening before. So this year the actual day of Ananda Purnima is Thursday, 23 May 2024. That means maximum attendees should arrive on Thursday around sunset, and from Thursday evening to Friday morning an all-night kiirtana program should be arranged. Attendees should have designated time slots through the night to sing kiirtan - people will go turn by turn and keep the kiirtana going the entire night. That will create a strong vibration in the subconscious mind and generate a deep flow of bhakti. That will be the ideal lead-in to the Ananda Purnima celebrations.

Collective bath essential 

An essential component of Ananda Purnima is collective bathing that is done in a discreet, gender-separated manner. And It is possible to do collective bath everywhere. For instance, in Tiljala (Kolkata), in 1982 a large bathroom was made for collective bath. In one bathroom there were around 50 faucets connected so at least 200 people at a time could take bath there. So for collective bath, lakes are not compulsory. In every jagriti there should be such arrangements. Collective bath is very important; we cannot avoid this practice because it brings unity.

There may be rental places and tent houses that may supply water on a short-term basis for a fee. Just like how for the DMC pandal they would hire contractors, similarly there are contractors that provide water for large collective gatherings. There are so many creative ways to arrange and finalize this work in cities. It is not compulsory to have lakes, ponds, and rivers for collective bath. Collective bath (i.e. gender-separated) is integral and cannot be avoided as it is an essential point for creating unity.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Milita snána [collective bathing] and dharmacakra [collective meditation] provide grounds for common social functions in the physical, psychic and spiritual fields. Common participation in such functions is a very great unifying force. The participants in such functions will have no intolerance for each other, and will instead get more united. Such functions are, therefore, a great unifying force.” (2)


Firecrackers: Ignorance pollutes

Many units have stopped using firecrackers during our Ananda Marga festival celebrations. Baba’s expressed guideline is that firecrackers are a waste of money, create huge pollution, and invite serious injuries. Firecrackers are carcinogenic, dangerous, and wasteful on many levels. They should not be used at our programs. Instead the funds used for purchasing firecrackers should be directed toward enhancing our narayan seva and relief work that very day.

Think in this way: Suppose someone was depressed and they purchased poison to commit suicide. Yet then they came to the understanding that committing suicide is bad. Then they should not think that, "Since I spent money, how can I throw this poison away. I should use it anyway." Rather they should be happy and rid of this poison thinking that, "I saved my life." In the same way, firecrackers should be disposed of and put in the garbage bin according to the local codes.
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Certainly, we all know that the holy occasion of A’nanda Pu’rn’ima’ signifies the day of advent of Taraka Brahma as Mahasambhuti Baba. And that on this wonderful and blissful occasion there is a morning and evening dharmacakra, collective bath, all-round merrymaking, and a sentient feast etc.

Yet there are also other special components to the celebration of Ananda Pu’rn’ima which Baba has outlined. Some of these are listed and described below.


Events & new clothes to all family members

Here below are a few more of Baba’s many recommendations and guidelines for how to make the occasion of Ananda Purnima an even more memorable, joyful, and charming gathering for one and all.

(A) On the grand festival time of Ananda Purnima, all types of age groups should have their own programs that are appealing to them. Certainly there will be one central place for the entire gathering, yet at the same time specialised plans and programs for the various age divisions should be organised.

For the younger children there should be games and sports and / or a drama production etc.

For adolescents and teenagers there should be competitions in the various realms from kaoshikii and tandava to music, art, and literature. And their day should also include sporting events etc.
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And likewise for adults, there should be a range of activities and programs from the spiritual singing of kiirtan to service projects, plus spiritual talks, dance competitions, and general socialising.

(B) In addition, on Ananda Purnima the heads of households can utilise this as the time to arrange new clothes for all family members. Plus there should be toys for the children and the sharing of sweet treats. By this way one and all will know that something great is happening and that Ananda Purnima is a grand event.

(C) Ananda Purnima can also be made special by offering moderate gifts and presents or cards etc to those around you as a showing of love and affection.


Conclusion: spirit of utsava

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Humans are social beings. So every human being likes utsava. It is the desire of all that they will rejoice unitedly. In Europe Puritanism failed in the end, only because the Puritans failed to care for the desires of the general public. They preached their theory only to a handful of bhaktas of knowledge.”
   “Ananda Marga is for the general public. So, considering the necessity of the general mass, proper importance has to be given to the Utsava in social life. Enthusiasm in a utsava is the greatest in the children, in the tender aged boys, in the youths and last of all in grown ups. In the programmes of a Utsava, therefore, you shall think for the children first. Their sweet stammering noises ensure the success of the Utsava. But whatever arrangements you may make for the children, the youngsters, youths, or for the grown-ups, make that there is no dearth of discipline even to the minutest extent anywhere. Let there be complete harmony...” (3)

at His lotus feet,
Anandaliina’

References
1. Caryacarya – 1, Social Functions and Festivals
2. A Few Problems Solved - 7, Social Psychology

3. Táttvika Diipiká (Dvitiiya Parva)

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It stands on its own merit as a point of interest and ideological awareness.

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Life wholly transformed
 
“Tumi ese chile ese chile káche t́ene nile…” (Prabhat Samgiita #2114)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, You came into my life. Prior to Your arrival, I had no idea about You. Yet You brought me very close and coloured my mind in Your spiritual hue. You are unparalleled. You gave me everything - all the good things I desired, as well as whatever I did not deserve. On my own, I had no merit to have such gifts, but You blessed me with them.

Parama Purusa, in the past I was drowned in materialism and never even thought about You. I had completely forgotten You. You woke me up, made me aware, and showed me the proper path. Step by step, You guided me how, in this human body, one can realise Parama Purusa, attain mukti, and ultimately moksa. It is Your krpa’.

Baba, in the past I had nothing which I could call my own. I had neither a spiritual goal nor any sadhana. My life was as dry as a desert. You drew me near and gave me everything. Now I realise that with Your grace everything is possible. Even crude, spiritually blind people who do not have any cosmic vision can develop a subtle inner eye and attain liberation and salvation by Your mercy. Their life could be wholly transformed. It was my mistake that for a long time I was oblivious of You.

Baba, I have nothing to say. You have given me everything - words fail to express all You have done for me. Your causeless grace is unforgettable...

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Dwellings of Lord Shiva

In His following guidelines, Baba tells us where Lord Shiva was living. 

(a) Here below Baba clearly states that Lord Shiva was going to Varanasi and residing there, most notably during the winter season.  

In Ananda Vacanamrtam - 43, Baba says, "‘वाराणसी’ नाम हुआ था...शिवोत्तर तन्त्र period में लोग इसको पुण्य क्षेत्र मानते थे क्योंकि शिव यहाँ आते थे, रहते थे ।" (1)

(b) Next, Baba describes how during the hot season Lord Shiva was in the mountainous regions, including Mount Kailash. 

Baba says, "There have been five acknowledged Tantras since ancient times – Shaeva, Shákta, Gáńapatya, Saora, and Vaeśńava. Shaeva Tantra was equally present in this mountain region and its nearby areas. It was a little stronger in the mountains because this area is called “Shiva's Field”. The name of the mountains is also the Shivalic Range. Shiva used to remain mostly in this area, also in the Mount Kailash region." (2)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam-43 (Pure), chapter 15
2. Shabda Cayanika - III, Kabala to Kaḿsári (Discourse 20)

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Best place for sadhana

You might have heard some people say that, “This place is very good for sadhana.” Especially, you will hear this in Ananda Nagar, Jamalpur, Tiljala, Ranchi etc. They like to create the feeling that in order to get a special blessing you have to come to Ananda Nagar, Jamalpur, Tiljala, Ranchi etc and sit under that particular rock or tree etc. And then only sadhana will be best. Because that place emanates a spiritual vibration. Baba’s below teaching debunks this idea. 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “To differentiate between different places for sádhaná, to consider one place more suitable than another, or to regard a particular spot as good and another bad, is to divide Brahma. Every place in this creation is the manifestation of the Supreme Cosmic Entity (Brahma), and to call one place good and another bad is to attribute these qualities to Brahma. If sádhaná is based on the consideration of good and bad, it will never be possible for one to develop the feeling of oneness with the rest of creation. One will never be able to love others as oneself. To Brahma every place is the same, and sádhaná can be practised anywhere.” (1)

If some place is isolated or a natural setting and there is no pollution of any kind, then that is suitable for sadhana in comparison to a noisy bus stop that smells like an open sewer. That is based entirely on the environmental qualities. The above teaching debunks the myth that some place is spiritually important, whereas other places are not.  

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, Why Are People Afraid of Intuitional Practice?

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Prout based on intuition

   Prout philosophy states, “The approach of PROUT is subjective approach through objective adjustment. This presupposes a connecting link between intuition and intellect. This connecting link or touching point is called “Bodhi Jiṋána”. With the help of Bodhi Jiṋána, intuitional knowledge can be utilized for solving mundane problems. Thus PROUT is a Bodhi Jiṋána.”
   “Logic is a psychic survey. Such a survey may or may not be correct, therefore it is futile to follow logic blindly. The result of your psychic survey is called your rationality. This psychic survey, embedded in relativity, may or may not be correct. Intuitional vision is the best logic. Intuitional vision should be your guiding ideology. For example, it is an axiomatic truth that everything has come from the Cosmic Father and everything will merge in Him, but this truth is beyond the scope of intellectual logic.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout

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