All about vayus + 2 more

Baba

All about vayus

Namaskar,

As a sadhaka, you have certainly experienced how knowledge of spiritual philosophy and the science of yoga, directly or indirectly, helps in our day to day sadhana practice.

Here, the philosophical point is that in total there are ten va'yus-- 5 internal and 5 external. By vayus we are not just talking about the simple air from the environment, but rather the internal vital airs-- vayus. As Baba tells us, the 10 vayus-- i.e. pra'n'a-- are the internal and external vital airs of the body. While the internal vayus are mostly related with the inner organs of the body such as the lungs and heart etc, the external vayus relate more with our movements and interaction with the expressed world. Long back, great yogis discovered that the vayus are best regulated and controlled through our practice of pranayama.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, “During práńáyáma the vital energy controls the mind.
Práńán yamayatyeśah práná yámah
[That which controls the ten vayus (the flows of vital energy) is called práńáyáma] (1)


The internal vayus

Following Baba is outlining some of the integral aspects about the internal vayus.

 "The internal va'yus are pra'n'a, apa'na, sama'na, uda'na, and vya'na."

1) Pra'n'a: The pra'n'a va'yu is situated in the area from the navel to the throat. It helps with the respiratory functions and the circulation of vital energy.

2) Apa'na: This va'yu functions in the area from the navel down. It helps in the excretion of urine and stool.

3) Sama'na: Sama'na va'yu is situated at the navel region and maintains equilibrium between the pra'n'a and apa'na va'yus .

4) Uda'na: The uda'na va'yu is situated in the throat. It helps in vocalisation and expression of thought. If someone uses very emotional language we say "tini uda'tta kan'the a'hva'n Ja'na'len." [He issued a clarion call.]

5) Vya'na: The vya'na va'yu functions throughout the body. It helps in the circulation of vital fluids and blood, and in the perception and non-perception of experience." (2)

Regarding the functioning of the internal vayus Baba gives the following guideline:

Ananda Marga ideology says, "The vital energy is generated in the unit-body through the media of five internal airs and five external airs. Of the five internal vayus-- Prana, Apana, Samana, Udana and Vyana-- the prana, situated between the navel and the throat, controls the functions of lungs, heart etc; the Apana, situated below the navel (i.e., between the navel and the anus) controls the excreta like stool, urine etc.; the Samana, situated within the navel, keeps the equilibrium of Prana and Apana; the Undana, situated in the throat, controls the vocal chord (power of speech) and the Vyana, permeating through the entire body, controls the circulation of blood, secretions etc, and with the help of nerves brings the sensory and motor organs into contact with action and the knowable. The vibration that is necessary for the faculty of thinking is also supplied by Vyana air." (3)

So the vital airs or vayus have a distinct practical use in the overall functioning and wellness of the body and mind.
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Specifics about external vayus

Here, following, Baba names all 10 vayus and then specifically describes the 5 external vayus.

"The internal vayus are prana, apana, samana, udana, and vyana...The five external vayus are:

(1) Na'ga: It resides in the joints. This na'ga vayu helps with jumping and extending the body."

(2) Ku'rma: It is found in the different glands of the body. Kurma vayu helps with the action of contraction. The way a turtle contracts by withdrawing its limbs into its body is called kurmabhava. since this va'yu help in effecting ku'rmabhava, it is called ku'rma vayu."

(3) Krkara: Krkara vayu is scattered throughout the body. It expresses itself in the increase or decrease of air pressure. Krkara va'yu help in yawning and stretching. Ordinarily, yawning happens right before falling asleep and stretching, right after waking up."

(4) Devadatta: The devadatta vayu bases its action on the increased or decreased pressure of food and water in the stomach. Devadatta va'yu rouses thirst and hunger.

(5) Dhanainjaya: As a result of internal or external labour, the body feels the need for sleep. The feeling of sleep or drowsiness comes from this dhaninjaya va'yu which pervades the body, and so the living being drowses or falls asleep." (4)

So the external vayus control many of our bodily actions and functions with the external world.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, "The five efferent airs, viz,. Naga, Kurma, Krkara, Devadatta and Dhanainjaya, control expansion and contraction, yawning and hiccup, hunger and thirst, sleep and drowsiness." (5)


How the vayus practically function

Next, Baba describes in detail the special way that the prana or vital airs function within the human structure. In particular, Baba describes the unique way these vayus bring the feelings to the mind. As we all know, the organs (indriyas) basically receive stimuli from the environment etc, and it is the role of the vayus to carry the essence of those stimuli to the mind. So the vayus perform a key role in the overall, daily functioning of the human body and mind.

   Ananda Marga ideology says, "According to the five functional distinctions of speech, action, movement, excretion and procreation we determine the individual characteristic of the motor organs. There are functional distinctions among the sensory organs also: the ear receives sounds, the subtlest of the tanma'tras, and so it imbibes the greatest amount of sattvagu'na. The nose is tamogu'nii in the highest degree. The ear and the skin are sattvagunii and the tongue and nose tamogu'nii..."
   "The greater the control one has over this vital principle of pra'n'a, the stronger is one's power to accept or reject sam'ska'ras. These acquired sam'ska'ras are perceived in the mind during the still condition of the pra'n'a' wherein it finds it fulfillment. You are taking pra'n'a's help every moment of your daily life. Just as you feel the heat or coldness of things through tactual inference or sparsha-tanma'tra, similarly you know their hardness and softness through pra'n'a. Suppose there is cotton and gold of equal temperature. The eye sensory organ will see them, the skin sensory organ will feel their hotness or coldness and the pra'n'a will feel the hardness of the gold and the softness of the cotton. The ear sensory organ will hear the song and the pra'n'a will appreciate its melody. The ears will hear the scandal and the pra'n'a will receive its harshness and severity; and thus hearing will become hurt and feel pain--it will hold anguish (dha'rya) in the mind. This capacity of the pra'n'a to hold feelings we call the vital core or marma." (6)

Overall these vayus perform a unique function as they relay information between the indriyas (i.e. motor and sensory organs) and the mind. For example when one of the ten indriyas passes a message to the mind then that signal travels from the indriyas to the mind via the vayus. And just as there are 10 indriyas, similarly there are ten va'yus. So each indriya is connected with a particular va'yu, and the special aspect is that the vayus play an essential role of carrying the messages and feelings from the motor and sensory organs to the mind. 
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Conclusion

The vayus are involved in all aspects of human life. As sadhakas, greater research should be carried out about the vayus, and this research must begin with intense sadhana and the regular practice of pranayama. 

Namaskar,
Satiish 

The need for study

In our Marga, Baba has blessed us with a comprehensive spiritual-cum-socio philosophy that covers every breath of life-- both literally and figuratively. And it is our job to be well-versed in each and every aspect of His philosophy.
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References
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy part 6, Ekendriya – 6
2. Shabda Cayanika - 1, Discourse 3
3. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 2, The Intuitional Science of the Vedas - 4
4. Shabda Cayaniká Part 1, Discourse 3
5. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 2,  The Intuitional Science of the Vedas - 4
6. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 4, The Chariot and the Charioteer
 

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The below section is an entirely different topic, unrelated to the above material.
It stands on its own merit as a point of interest and ideological awareness.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Scriptural sanctity: proper citation

Namaskar,

Here is a guideline for citing quotes from Baba’s books and the benefits are two-fold: (a) It will be easier to cross-check and confirm those quotes, and (b) it will prevent the manufacturing and circulation of fake quotes.


Page # also needed for non-English publications

#1: When citing any quote from Sadguru Baba, then the (a) book title, (b) name of the chapter, and (c) page number must be given. So readers can quickly search and confirm the veracity of the quote.

#2: For quotes that are in the English Electronic edition of Baba’s books it is completely different - the chapter name is enough.
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Who is the responsible party

#3: The onus lies on the person who circulates the quote. Initially they should provide all the information, and it is their duty to provide further clarification to those readers who request it.


Paving the way for dogma in the name of Baba

#4: Remember, the first step of the ruination of Baba’s teachings occurs when people spread quotes in the name of Baba without fully citing the source of that quote. If this type of loose approach continues then every Tom, Dick, and Harry will start writing their own mental feeling and stick Baba's name as the signature.

#5: By this way, in the name of Baba, little by little, all those dogmas which are condemned by Ananda Marga philosophy like idol worship, caste marriage, and gay marriage will slowly gain traction. Step by step, those bogus quotes will state that these dogmas are very good and approved by Baba. Until ultimately we will wake up one fine morning and read: “Meat-eating is very good for Ananda Margiis - Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.”

#6: Today this may look or sound outlandish but history proves that this is the way distortion happens. For instance, if you pick up Lord Krsna’s teachings you will find that the caste system is appreciated. It was only when Baba clarified this matter that it became clear that Lord Krsna did not appreciate the caste system. Rather Lord Krsna opposed the caste system but devious followers put their dogmatic views in Lord Krsna’s name.

#7: The aforementioned parameters will help greatly in protecting and safeguarding the authenticity of Sadguru Baba’s teachings.
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Conclusion

Distributing quotes without a complete and proper citation or reference is a very negative trend. It opens the door for false lines to get printed in Baba's name. And It paves the way for the adulteration of Sadguru Baba's teachings. History bears testimony how the doctrines of various social thinkers, spiritual leaders, and Mahasambhutis have been polluted and destroyed in this way. We should not let this happen with Sadguru Baba’s teachings as well.

In Him,
Advatii

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Who is a rśi

Every margii chants the bath mantra on a daily basis after bathing. One of the terms in that mantra is r'si. Following is the definition:

Ananda Marga ideology says, "A rśi is one who cultivates wisdom, who enriches the intellectual field through deep research and innovative discoveries and harvests the fruits of wisdom. Those who invent deadly weapons such as the hydrogen bomb, which caused the frightening holocaust, do not help the human intellect attain the height of human perfection, but rather direct their intellect towards crudeness. These types of inventors and their patrons do not deserve to be called rśis, rather, they are worse than demons, far worse than internal creatures, having forfeited their right to human identity." (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 6, The Expansion of the Microcosm

== Section 3: Links ==

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• #3: Upcoming festival: dos & don'ts

• #4: Auspicious occasion

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• #6: Greatness & pitfalls of AP festivities

• #7: Greedy celebrations
  

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Greedy celebrations + 3 more

Baba

Greedy celebrations

Namaskar, 

This is one concerning trend with regards to our Ananda Purnima celebrations. First let’s take a quick basic look at one of our core principles: sevá, or service. 


Service is the main thing

Service is at the very center of our AM way of life. Either sadhakas are serving Guru directly in their spiritual practices, or they are serving His vast creation. AM teachings do not support any type of selfishness or indulgence etc. Naturally, this tenet should certainly be upheld during Ananda Purnima gatherings etc.
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Verily, for all our festivals and social functions, there are elements of social service such as food distribution (i.e. narayan seva), clothing distribution, or some type of welfare activity. Before 1990, our AMPS was a sterling example of this. 


Selfishness during AP - have you seen?

Now, however, something else has been on display at some Ananda Purnima festivities. At certain gatherings, sumptuous food and grand birthday cakes are often prepared in celebration of Ananda Purnima. And while certainly joyous and well-intentioned and appropriate for the occasion, we have to consider the following. This is the day to highlight Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and His mission. So the food we prepare should also be offered to those suffering from want. Otherwise, we risk undermining the essence of the occasion. 

For instance, suppose brother Keshava fancies deep-fried pakora. Then he may decide or request to put that on the menu for the Ananda Purnima celebration. And then all week long prior to the festival, he is thinking about the various preparations for Ananda Purnima, including the pakora. Finally, on the day of Ananda Purnima, at the time of the meal, all those deep-fried pakoras are placed on the table, and there is a decorative sign that says, “Happy Birthday Baba!”. And Keshava is first in line for a big serving of those pakoras.
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Here the point is that in the joyous and festive setting of Ananda Purnima, one should be careful about just satisfying one’s own desires. Ananda Purnima is a grand occasion and cakes and sumptuous food can be made, especially for the children. At the same time, those tasty meals should be accompanied by narayan seva, i.e. food distribution. At least, some percentage of dishes should be offered to those in need. Making a whole table full of delicacies in the name of Baba’s birthday and then eating them all is not in the spirit of the occasion. 


Conclusion: true service on that day

Each and every aspect of our life is to be suffused with the spirit of service. And that should be exemplified on the occasion of Ananda Purnima. Using Ananda Purnima as a means to satisfy all one’s food cravings goes against the fundamental essence of the festival. Everyone should be aware of this and ensure that this day of celebration does not degrade into a day of indulgence. Rigorous efforts should be made to share Ananda Purnima feasts with the downtrodden section of society. We should serve them with the idea that Parama Purusa has come before us in the form of these poor and hungry people. That will be true service on the occasion of Ananda Purnima. 
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Ananda Vanii states, “...The best you can do is only to serve. Remember, you are to serve bearing in mind that every creature is verily the living manifestation of the Supreme Consciousness. Remember also that the credit of service is not yours; it is due to the Supreme and the Supreme alone, whose ideation has inspired you to acquire the capability of rendering service.” (1)

In Him, 
Lalita
(Laura Dinham)

References
1. Ananda Vanii #23

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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 ==

Spa treatment: diseases

Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "The practices given below are prescribed only for specific diseases. Therefore, they are to be performed only after consultation with an a'ca'rya."

"Vistrta sna'na or vya'paka sna'na: A bathtub is most convenient, but if this is not available, an earthen trough will suffice. If this is not available either, a wet towel can be used, soaking it repeatedly in water. Fill the bathtub with cold water, and sit in it undressed so that  the area from the navel down remains submerged. Keep your feet dry and out of the tub. The area from the neck to the navel should be kept covered with a shirt or dry cloth. The crown of the head and the back of the head should be kept covered with a wet towel."

Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Now take another towel and rub the area from the right side of the abdomen to the groin seven or eight times. Do likewise on the left-hand side and horizontally from right to left and left to right. You should make sure that the towel on the head remains wet."

"After this, wipe the abdomen, hands and thighs and take a full bath. If this is not possible, then leave the tub wearing a shirt."

Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "This should be practised behind closed doors. In the absence of a bathtub or an earthen trough, a wet towel may be wrapped around the areas to be bathed, but in order to compensate, cold water must be poured constantly over the towel, and the towel which is to be used for the massage must be kept wet. After vya'paka sna'na, the thighs, pubic area and abdomen should be warmed with a dry towel."

"Before and after this bath one should not eat, in order to allow the stomach to rest." (1)

Reference
1. Caryacarya - 3, Different Yoga Practices

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Management: not by central government

Prout philosophy states, “It is desirable that the management of industrial, agricultural, trade and commercial enterprises not be in the hands of the central government or the world government (after the establishment of the world government). If it is, the common people will not get the direct or even the indirect opportunity to participate in the management of these enterprises. In such cases capitalists, opportunists or self-seeking politicians can easily take control of them and misappropriate public wealth." (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #11

== Section 2: Links ==

Upcoming Festival: Ananda Purniima - Thurs, 23rd May

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• #4: Auspicious occasion

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Greatness & pitfalls of AP festivities + 3 more

Baba

Greatness & pitfalls of AP festivities

Namaskar,

Around the globe there are various kinds of Ananda Purnima celebrations. And this year it will be celebrated on Thursday, 23 May 2024.


Great style celebration

In many places, Margiis are extremely enthusiastic. They give maximum donations, according to their capacity, and every year they build upon and enhance their celebrations and philanthropic activities for Ananda Purnima. They organize all kinds of social service projects and arrange programs for the full spectrum of all age groups.
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Who does what

Inferior Ananda Purnia programs are celebrated for a few hours only. A mediocre program starts from paincajanya and goes to 3pm. And after taking final food, margiis depart.

In the great majority of units however, a grand Ananda Purnima program is held. The ideal Ananda Purnima program happens in many units in India where the festivities are held over a 36 hour period with a 24 hour kiirtana programme.


Unsavory style #1: Beg everything from non-Margiis

In some other places, Margiis, due to lack of bhakti, don't like to spend even one penny for the occasion of Ananda Purnima. Whereas for their own family functions - marriages, baby naming ceremonies etc - they spend lots of money and celebrate with big fanfare.
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But on the occasion of Ananda Purnima, they do not give any financial support. Just they anticipate that dadas and didis will beg for food by telling the public that a grand function will be held and there will be mass feeding, with thousands of people participating. So wts collect kind, cash, material, and everything from non-Margiis. And then they arrange and cook food etc, and feed everyone, including all the Margiis in the unit. You may be surprised, but there are some units that function in this way. Margiis donate nothing or hardly anything, and then they come for the celebration and eat the food which is donated by the common public in the name of feeding the poor, the homeless etc. So these types of units also exist.

Instead of taking food that was donated to the local AM children’s home and using that for the Ananda Purnima function, the opposite should be done. There should be an abundance of sumptuous food for the Ananda Purnima celebrations, and that well prepared food should be shared with the local AM children’s home.

So in the above example, the local Margiis are apathetic and the Wts organise everything. The next example portrays units where the exact opposite is going on: Margiis are actively involved while some local Wts undermine the program planning etc.


Unsavoury style #2: Wts steal money

Here is the case where Margiis of the local unit are very enthusiastic and contribute a lot of donations towards Ananda Purnima festivities etc. But unfortunately those Margiis don’t have control over the money. Rather, concerning Wts capture those accounts and sit in key positions in management. The goal of such Wts is to funnel those funds for their own personal use. In those areas, Margiis give large donations from their own side and often solicit financial donations from the public. They collect food, vegetables, cash, kind, tents, cooks etc. So much gets arranged by non-Margii donations. The in-charge Wts receive all those cash donations and put that in their pocket.
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After keeping the lion’s share for themselves, some portion is used by these Wts to make high quality food for themselves, and they prepare medium quality food for the Margiis. And then all the leftover or discarded outdated vegetables etc get used for the homeless and poor people. Or even, such types of Wts often think it best to avoid feeding the poor entirely. It is also seen that on the occasion special sweets are arranged. And these same Wts stockpile half of the sweets as their own personal stash to eat over the coming days, and only half is served at the function. Because of overeating of sweets on an ongoing basis, many Wts suffer from serious illnesses like diabetes resulting in blindness and limb amputations. Due to the aforesaid reasons, in many units Margiis and Wts quarrel among themselves and have heated exchanges. They quarrel because of the stolen sweets and the disappearance of the funds / money. That is unfortunate.


Solution

To avoid this, the best is to form an Ananda Purnima organizing committee, where trusted family people and Wts oversee the money in a very transparent way. And without the approval of the collective body, no expenditure should be made. All monies collected for this occasion should be spent on social service works for that very day. Ananda Purnima is not the day to steal public donations, or save money for a rainy day in the future. This is a day of service and merriment, and the propagation of Ananda Marga ideology.
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Conclusion

Whether the Ananda Purnima program is celebrated in an ideal way, or a mediocre or inferior way, depends upon the depth of the flow of bhakti with the hearts of Margiis and Wts. It has nothing to do with money.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Vikash

Way to convince penny-pinchers

For the great cause, Margiis should be inspired by bhakti and emotion to do great things. Now, in the natural course of life, human beings do all kinds of sins knowingly and unknowingly, and one has to face those sins. Baba has given various ways for requital. The easiest way is to please Guru. That means following all those guidelines which Baba has given in Caryacarya. And one of those points is the observance and celebration of Ananda Purnima. So, if you participate, donate, feed the hungry poor, and maintain at least sufficient hours worth of scheduling the serving of the needy, then Guru will be pleased. Otherwise, as everyone lives their life and dies leaving their money behind, the common miser will also die and leave it behind. The ultra-rich who do not like to donate leave all their riches behind at the time of death and their material wealth goes into oblivion.

Regarding those units where due to a lack of bhakti, some Margiis don't like to spend one penny on Ananda Purnima,  one should try to convince them on the aforesaid point. That, to please God, they should donate to Ananda Purnima. And there should not be any burden on local service projects like children's home etc.
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The children forming the AM children’s home should be fed Ananda Purnima food, and they should be given additional things such as toys and new clothes etc on this day., By that way, the children also will remember and be waiting for the next time when the grand occasion of Ananda Purnima is going to come. That is how it should be. Furthermore if the services of the children’s home cook are being utilized in preparing food for all the Margiis at the A.P.  function, then the cook should be awarded extra. And one should let the Margii Ananda Purnima participants know that they are donating for this to please their Guru.

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

With Your abundant mercy

"Dhúlir dharańiite mádhurii d́hálite, tumi esecho ájike... " (Prabhat Samgiita #3383)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, You have taken advent today to pour and inundate this dusty earth with the sweetness of Your divinity. You have come to apply the soothing balm of nectar to those grief-stricken people who are wailing in agony. With Your infinite compassion, You console them by saying: "Don't worry I am with You; I will remove all your sufferings." You have given a voice to those who are mute and dumb, and do not have the courage to speak out against dogma. Now they can rise up and fight against the disparities, injustices, and exploitation which they are facing. Baba, You have come here to shower me in bliss.

Divine Entity, for all those who were lagging behind, for those downtrodden people who do not get any respect, and for those most neglected souls who lost everything and have nothing, You have broken the dungeon of cimmerian darkness and staticity of their life. You have smashed all those negative, social bondages that were keeping these helpless people suppressed. Baba, You have brought peace and refulgence into their life. With Your immeasurable love and attraction, You tenderly pull everyone close to You and bless one and all. You have wiped away the differences of rich and poor, high and low, and touchable and untouchable. And You have lovingly brought all types of people together and joined them with one beautiful thread. Today, You have taken form in this mortal world to affectionately guide everyone.

Baba, You have granted new life and joy to those who were suffering from hopelessness and submerged in utter darkness of despair. Now, they have accepted You as their own. They have embraced You as their everything and surrendered at Your altar. The entire creation has been blessed by Your exquisite kindness and care. In a very blissful and exalted state, everyone has begun moving ahead, joyfully utilising every moment. With Your abundant mercy and empathy You have descended upon on this dusty earth to grace everyone. You are the most Magnanimous One.

Baba, You are here on this tiny earth to spread Your incomparable bliss...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Vote or not vote

Here are a few key points related with politics, voting, and governance.

First Baba guides us that we should not vote at all if the only available candidate(s) is dangerous to the overall well-being of society.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Rather than support an [[unworthy]] person, it is better not to exercise one's franchise because to invest an [[unworthy]] person with power means to push society towards destruction knowingly and deliberately." (1)

In His above guideline, Baba is referring to a scenario where at least 50% of the vote is needed to win the election. More about this is explained directly below.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In a democratic system securing the highest number of votes is proof of a person’s eligibility. However this eligibility is not adequately examined in all cases. In my opinion the popularity of a candidate securing the highest number of votes needs to be tested again if he or she polls less than half the total number of votes cast. In this, test arrangements will have to be made so that people can vote either for or against the candidate. If the candidate polls more favourable votes, only then will he or she be declared elected.” (2)

Next Baba guides us that elected officials must live up to their pre-election promises and stated proposals and strategies. Failing that, their election will be negated and they will be removed from office. 

Prout philosophy states, "A candidate must declare his or her policies in black and white. After an election, if it is found that a candidate is acting against his or her declared policies and this is proved to be the case in court, his or her election will be cancelled." (3)

References
1. Caryacarya II, Society, Point #27
2. Problems of the Day, Point #33
3. Problems of the Day, Point #33

== Section 3: Links ==

Upcoming Festival: Ananda Purniima - Thurs, 23rd May

• #1: Festival preparation

• #2: AM festival: all-inclusive

• #3: Upcoming festival: dos & don'ts

• #4: Auspicious occasion

• #5: Utsava: new joy & vigour
  

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