Way to establish Prout
Namaskar,
To start, all should know this important guideline:
Prout
philosophy guides us, "None of the movable or immovable property of
this universe belongs to any particular individual; everything is the
common patrimony of all, and the Father of all is Brahma..." (1)
This is the baseline outlook for establishing a Proutistic economy.
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Rapacious ways of capitalistsNowadays
there is a dire need to advance the teachings of Prout. The rich are
getting richer - the gap between the wealthy and the poor is growing -
and the slums are becoming more prevalent wherever capitalism takes
root. Those top capitalists use their tools of propaganda to convince
the masses that great progress is being made. In particular, they point
to technological advancements etc and how many new millionaires and
billionaires there are in the world. But they fail to point out at what
cost.
The
natural resources are being decimated: forests eliminated, rivers
polluted, food sources contaminated, and pollution is rampant etc. In
the face of rising corporate profits, poverty is at an all-time high.
There is also tremendous suffering in the form of underpaid labor,
inhumane working conditions etc.
The
ongoing situation is that capitalists are only interested in their own
bottom-line, i.e. profit, and they utterly disregard the well-being and
safety of the workers. So they cut corners, skip safety codes, and
create compromised working conditions for employees. This type of
situation is on the rise - everywhere, but especially in financially
poorer conditions. So capitalists are out to get top profits however way
they can, even if that means putting others in peril. The time has
come. The present capitalistic model is unsustainable - but nor is the
leftist socialist approach any better, rather worse.
Shrii
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, the Propounder of Prout philosophy, has warned
that capitalism turns people into beggars, and communism turns those
beggars into beasts. Communism / socialism is clearly not the answer to
the pitfalls of capitalism. In communism, the poor do not have the
essentials they need to live, and the wealthy continually think that
they do not have enough to be happy. All have become beggars. The way
things are cannot continue - a change is needed - and Prout is the
solution.
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Six requirements needed to establish Prout
People
have been sincerely trying in various ways to establish Prout. This has
been going on for decades. While limited gains have been made, there is
much more to be done. As a reminder, here below are some of Shrii
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's key guidelines for establishing Prout. As we
integrate each of these steps, we will be closer to manifesting Prout;
and, one day complete success is sure to come.
In
His discourse, "Nuclear Revolution", Baba has given a phase-wise plan
and program for establishing Prout. Specifically, He outlines six key
requirements. Without these, Prout can never be established.
Prout
philosophy says, "There are several requirements for the success of
nuclear revolution – the presence of exploitation in any form,
revolutionary organization, positive philosophy, revolutionary cadres,
infallible leadership and revolutionary strategy. All these requirements
are necessary." (2)
#1: Presence of exploitation
First
and foremost, there must be the presence of exploitation in society,
otherwise Proutistic revolution cannot arise. In this culminating phase
of the vaeshyan era, i.e. capitalism, exploitation is rampant. In His
below guideline, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar lists factors that indicate
the presence of exploitation. And they are all glaring issues nowadays.
Prout
philosophy teaches us, "The existence of exploitation in society can be
ascertained through the prevalence of such factors as extreme poverty;
social insecurity; injustices against the common people; lack of
purchasing capacity to acquire the minimum requirements of life; huge
economic and social differences between various classes; the irrational
distribution of wealth; etc." (3)
All
the problems Shrii P.R. Sarkar identifies poignant problems in today's
modern society. But they are not getting their due attention. The ruling
capitalists have firm control of the news media. So they do not report
about the presence of exploitation. Instead, they always try to paint a
rosy picture how the economy is picking up and growing etc. None will
state that capitalism itself is the problem.
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common people are led to believe that if they are not getting success
in their own life it is their own fault. If they cannot afford a house,
schooling, and lack the requisite purchasing capacity for their day to
day needs, they think that they themselves are the cause of the problem.
This is the false idea that is imposed on the common people. Or they
think that one day things will turn around and they will get all those
things.
In
this way, the people fail to realise that there is massive exploitative
machinery at work that is keeping them suppressed and oppressed. The
need of the day is to awaken the people about the presence of
exploitation and that capitalism itself is the cause. To this end, Shrii
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's strict guideline is that Prout must have its
own avenues for delivering news and views to the people. One cannot rely
on the mainline news media. Prout’s teaching is that our Prout movement
must have its own radio, TV station, broadcasting facilities, podcasts,
printed materials, newspapers, and magazines etc. Through our own
channels, we can step-by-step awaken the people about the severe and
oppressive presence of exploitation.
So
while communism points out the ills of capitalism, those communists
never offer any practical solutions. In contrast, Prout offers clear-cut
guidelines to solve all the problems created by capitalism.
#2: Revolutionary organisation neededOnce
it is ascertained that there is the presence of exploitation and a
Proutistic revolution is needed, Shrii P.R. Sarkar guides us that the
next requirement is the formation of a revolutionary organisation.
Prout
philosophy says, "A diverse, multifarious organization is required to
conduct revolution. The responsibility of the organization is like that
of a government. The revolutionary organization must be operational from
the highest level of the state down to the village level. Local
activists or coordinators are connected to every level of the structure.
All the activities of the revolution are directed by the highest body."
(4)
Shrii
PR Sarkar has built an ideal organisational structure that reaches the
grass-roots level up to central boards and committees. In the pre-1990
era, that structure made great strides in spreading Proutistic teachings
and doing ideological pracara. Nowadays, things are different. When the
right organisational channels and structural guidelines are not
followed - i.e. when the given mandates are not followed - then there
are going to be problems. Here following is Shrii Prabhat Ranjan
Sarkar's warning.
Prout
philosophy guides us, "If a revolution is started without building a
proper structure, or if loopholes are left in the formation of the
structure, the results will be disastrous. In the struggle for Indian
independence, for example, the revolutionary leaders failed to build a
structure down to village level, and the British seized upon this
organizational weakness. Such loopholes cause unpardonable losses." (5)
So
one piece nowadays is to implement the Propounder’s guidelines so we
have an organisational structure that is suitable for establishing
Prout.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/#3: Positive philosophyThe next requirement is a proper philosophy.
Prout
philosophy says, "The revolutionary organization must follow a positive
philosophy. A progressive, comprehensive ideology is the invincible
weapon of the revolutionary organization...The philosophy of the
revolutionary organization should be free from all kinds of narrow
defects and dogma." (6)
The
Ananda Marga teachings are the perfect ideology - the ideal philosophy
for establishing Prout. These teachings need to be implemented into the
organisation. That is one of the challenges we face today.
#4: Revolutionary cadresOnce the organisation is formed and the right philosophy given, then the next ingredient is revolutionary cadres.
Prout philosophy says, "The first and foremost duty of the revolutionary organization is to create dedicated workers." (7)
Ideologically-minded
people are needed to work in all aspects of the organisational
structure. That means we need wholetimers, local full-timers, local
part-timers, general margiis, sympathizers, and volunteers etc.
A
maximum number of committed people are needed. To achieve this, an
emphasis must be placed on creating more sadhakas and sympathizers. New
people must be initiated and start doing sadhana and social service.
Gradually they will get the teaching and training about our Proutistic
socio-economic policies.
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#5: Right leadershipAs we know, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar places a huge emphasis on leadership.
Prout philosophy guides us, "The success of the revolution depends on the leadership." (8)
Those at the helm must be of superlative conduct, keen intellect, and spiritual insight. So many qualities are needed.
Prout
philosophy says, "Sadvipra leadership is the ideal form of leadership.
Such leaders will be physically fit, mentally developed and spiritually
elevated. With their help and guidance, revolution will be
materialized." (9)
#6: Revolutionary strategyThe final aspect that is needed for establishing Prout is a revolutionary strategy.
Prout
philosophy says, "Leadership is not imposed from above, rather it
establishes itself through dedication, sincerity, ideological zeal,
fighting spirit and all-round capacity. Leaders gradually acquire such
capabilities – step by step." (10)
The
chief strategy then in a Proutistic organisation is to have leaders
that clearly personify ideological tenets and are ready to sacrifice for
the welfare of humanity. To the degree that leaders are involved in
personal or outside agendas and do not adhere to Sixteen Points etc, is
that degree to which that organisation will be lacking in establishing
Prout.
So,
in brief, these are the six key ingredients needed for establishing
Prout. Here below is further discussion of the aforementioned points.
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Educate the masses about exploitationIt
is absolutely essential that the common people be educated about the
presence of exploitation. Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar warns us that if
the masses are not aware that they themselves are being exploited by
today's capitalistic forces, then they will never respond to the call of
Prout. That is why a key component is to awaken the masses to the
presence of exploitation.
Prout
philosophy teaches us, "Revolution may not take place unless the
exploited masses are psychologically prepared for revolution. If the
people do not support revolution, the clarion call for revolution will
not be heeded." (11)
So
if the society is not educated properly and not awakened to the
exploitation going on, then the common mass will not support the call
for revolution. Verily, education is highly needed. In this case,
education means developing an awareness how the exploiters are carrying
out their harmful agenda. So our own news outlets and communication
avenues are needed - websites, news broadcasts, videos, printed
articles, books, films, periodicals etc - to awaken the people.
Members
of the revolutionary organisation must be very particular in doing
ideological pracara in the general society. Without this, success will
never be attained. The common people must have it in their consciousness
that they are being exploited and that a new way is needed.
Prout
philosophy says, "The duty of these workers is to inspire the
frustrated masses along the path of revolution. Through their dedication
and dynamism, they will be able to bring the collective psychology in
their favour." (12)
The
above teaching demonstrates that the common people must be taught and
prepared. Just by purchasing some political leaders or cadres to carry
the signs, Prout cannot be established.
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Story: why public education is so importantOn
this very point of preparing and educating the people for the rise of
Prout, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar has conveyed one very poignant story.
Here below is a summary of the story told in one samaj meeting.
In
one common public meeting the political leader raised the slogan that
we should die for our land, Angabhumi. Then several hundred of the
simple villagers seated in that room rejected that claim because they
did not like the idea of literally dying for their motherland. Some of
them even stood up and told that, "I am not going to die here. Better I
should die in Varanasi. By dying in Varanasi, I will get salvation."
The
sense is that because villagers were not properly educated about the
local socioeconomic political problems, they took the leader's call
literally. 'Dying for motherland' does not mean that you are absolutely
going to die in that locale. Rather it means 'dedicate for the cause of
one's motherland'. Secondly, those simple villagers held the dogma that
"dying in Varanasi brings salvation".
Because
of this dogma and their lack of understanding about exploitation, those
villagers opposed the anti-exploitation movement. They were oblivious
to the exploitation going on in their own land. So, first the general
public should be aptly educated, and once done if the other factors are
ripe then revolution should be launched.
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History: without education revolution cannot occurIn
1857, one attempt of revolution was made in India to gain freedom from
the Britishers. But it completely failed. The revolutionaries were
crushed mercilessly. The reason was that the common people had not been
adequately prepared. They were not awakened to the presence of
exploitation so the revolution did not gain any momentum and was instead
squashed.
But
in 1947, it was a different case. In that year India got freedom. The
reason being that in 1947 the common mass possessed the requisite social
awareness about how the Britishers were cheating everyone. So the
public supported the revolution. Thereby the exploitative Britishers
were forced to leave the country.
The
overall idea is that in 1857 the public was not educated. Then the
revolution was crushed right away, and it delayed everything as those
people could not raise their head for the next 90 years. So prematurely
bringing revolution has a disastrous result - lives are lost and
revolution is delayed.
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ConclusionA
society must first be educated. That is the first and foremost work. If
political consciousness about the presence of exploitation is not
aroused amongst the common mass, then the result will be negative. We
are to create both sympathizers and new margiis and educate them about
Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar’s teachings and practices and help them
develop revolutionary qualities. When done on a mass scale, there will
not be any delay for changing the whole society and bringing revolution.
So education is the significant first step. This systematic approach
has not been fully implemented to date and that is why Prout is not yet
established.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Viplava
~ In-depth study ~More Prout guidelines"According
to PROUT, the rule of Sadvipras is the ideal form of leadership. The
establishment of Sadvipra leadership will require the systematic and
rational application of PROUT by the collective effort of many highly
intelligent people. Sadvipra rule cannot be established by blind
physical force or idle intellectual extravaganza." (13)
"PROUT
is the only panacea. If the God-centred philosophy of PROUT does not
come forward immediately to fill this vacuum, some other ideology will,
because it is a law of nature that something will fill a vacuum once it
has been created. If this ideological vacuum is not filled by PROUT, a
great catastrophe will take place in the future because other defective
philosophies will come forward. Some dogma-centred, matter-centred or
self-centred theories will occupy the space. We cannot allow this to
happen." (14)
"PROUT is the panacea for the integrated progress of human society. It
aims to bring about equilibrium and equipoise in all aspects of
socio-economic life through totally restructuring economics. Without
PROUT, socio-economic emancipation will remain a utopian dream. Only
PROUT can save the world from depression."
"Furthermore, only PROUT is free from the inherent and exherent
staticity. In capitalism there is exherent and inherent staticity. In
communism there is extensive and intensive innate staticity. People
suffer from the ailments of staticity. These ailments will destroy all
forms of “isms” in the very near future. Wise people should utilize this
moment.
"We are near the last stage of the Vaeshya Era. If an impact is
created, it will help the suffering humanity. It is the most opportune
moment for creating an all-round revolution. This is a new sub-theory
under Proutistic theory and may be called gati vijiṋána – the science of
dynamics in PROUT." (15)
Property of entire universe belongs to Parama PurusaThis is one of the more unique points of Prout philosophy.
Prout philosophy states, "None of the movable or immovable property of
this universe belongs to any particular individual; everything is the
common patrimony of all, and the Father of all is Brahma..."
"We must not forget, even for a single moment, that the entire animate
world is a vast joint family. Nature has not assigned any portion of
this property to any particular individual. Private ownership has been
created by selfish opportunists, as the loopholes in this system provide
them with ample scope for self-aggrandizement through exploitation.
When the entire wealth of the universe is the common patrimony of all
living beings, can the system in which some roll in luxury, while
others, deprived of a morsel of food, shrivel up and starve to death bit
by bit, be said to have the support of dharma?"
"In a joint family every member is provided with adequate food,
clothing, education and medical treatment, and amenities, as per their
individual needs, according to the financial capacity of the entire
family. If, however, any member of the family appropriates more grains,
clothes, books or medicines than he or she requires, will that person
not be the cause of distress to other members of the family? In such
circumstances his or her actions will be certainly against dharma –
certainly antisocial."
"Similarly, the capitalists of this modern world are anti-dharma, or
antisocial, creatures. To accumulate massive wealth, they reduce others
to skin and bones gnawed by hunger and force them to die of starvation;
to dazzle people with the glamour of their garments, they compel others
to wear rags; and to increase their own vital strength, they suck dry
the vital juice of others."
"A member of a joint family cannot be called a social being if he or
she does not possess the sentiment of oneness with the other members, or
if he or she does not want to accept the lofty ideal of joint rights
and the principle of rationality. According to true spiritual ideology
the system of private ownership cannot be accepted as absolute and
final, and hence capitalism cannot be supported either." (16)
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