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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Way to effortlessly learn Prout + 3 more

Baba
Way to effortlessly learn Prout

Namaskar,

One of the best ways to get an overview of Baba's teachings on Prout is to read these three short discourses:

(1) “Discourses on Prout” (initially titled "A Discussion")
(2) “Talks on Prout”
(3) “Problems of the Day”

Each of the above three discourses has been published as a single chapter in the Prout in a Nutshell series.

If we narrow it down even further, we can say that Baba has addressed all the major problems plaguing humanity in just His single discourse - “Problems of the Day”. In seed form, He has touched on all the points. For this reason, this is a great book for propagating Prout because, in a short time, readers can get a very good overview. “Problems of the Day” covers the vast array of societal issues wherein Sadguru Baba has identified the problems and given the solution. Here following is more about that discourse.
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Quick way to know almost all policies of Prout


Baba inaugurated the Renaissance Universal movement in Shrii Aniruddha Prasad Singh's house (Trimohan, Bhagalpur) on 26 January 1958 by delivering the historic discourse that was printed in book form as "Problems of the Day". So “Problems of the Day” was given even before "Idea and Ideology", and just after Baba delivered Tattvika Praveshika. In those early days, Baba had yet to put forth His teachings on social philosophy, so those margiis were unaware about those burning issues.

Today, we see Prout as a vast body of literature which contains approximately 250 discourses published in 21 volumes of “Prout in a Nutshell”, as well as the “A Few Problems Solved” series, related books, and some unpublished discourses. 
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More about Problems of the Day


Let us come to the main point. Baba's Proutistic teachings cover every nook and corner of human experience. Prout is vast in scope and its entirety falls within the realm of the social philosophy of Ananda Marga.

But during those early days when Baba started Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, there was not much written about our social philosophy. Margiis were not aware about Baba's social viewpoints and perspectives. So it was essential to put forth a brief yet comprehensive overview of Ananda Marga's social platform, i.e. the ideals and stand of Prout. And that is exactly what Baba did in this very discourse - Problems of the Day - which He delivered in Bhagalpur on 26 January 1958.

The 'Problems of the Day' discourse contains 37 points. All those points are independent issues. And these are not ordinary issues; they are burning issues. The whole globe is suffering from these problems. Baba, being the Taraka Brahma, even addressed points in 1958 that were not dire issues in those days, but were to become key topics in the years to come. So with perfect knowledge and foresight, Baba told everything on that occasion. This relatively short discourse gives a pointed and dynamic overview of nearly every Proutistic teaching - in seed form.
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"Problems of the Day": topics like Cosmic inheritance, capitalism, communism


Here are some examples of what subjects have been addressed in this single discourse, Problems of the Day.
- Cosmic Fraternity and Ownership of Property vs Communism and Capitalism;
- Communism and Gandhism are not the Answer of Capitalism;
- Communistic approach of Accusing Capitalism is Negative;
- Policy of Distribution of Wealth vs. Capitalism and Communism;
- Spiritual Motivation vs. Communism and Capitalism;

Topics also in the the book, "Problems of the Day": Economy, Gandhism, Mechanization
- Issue of Casteism;
- Policy of Decentralization of Economy;
- Policy of Small and Large Scale Industry vs. Gandhism;
- Public Welfare, Mechanization, and Unemployment;
- Trade Union movement / Communism / Political leaders;
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Cooperatives, industry, women’s rights issues are also in "Problems of the Day"
- Policy of Cooperative Movement;
- Policy of Industry and Trade vs Capitalism and Communism;
- Women's Rights;
- Dowry Problem;
- Establishment of World Peace;

Citizenship, Communal, Language topics are also in "Problems of the Day"
- World Citizenship;
- Policy of Forgiveness;
- Geo, Socio, Communal & Religious sentiment, Casteism and Universalism;
- Issue of World Government;
- World Language Issue;


Issues like script, dress, culture, marriage, population & more


In the Problems of the Day discourse there are these points:
- World Script Issue;
- Problem of Imposing World Dress;
- Human Culture and Revolutionary Marriages;
- Population Management Issue and Birth Control;
- Control of Science & Laboratory Babes;
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Subjects like Party Politics, Unity, Universalism etc also in "Problems of the Day"
- Issue of Unity and Party Politics;
- Social Service and Party Politics and Universalism;
- Importance of Spirituality in Politics / Failure of Communism;
- Party politics and Communism & Capitalism;
- Classless Society and Communism;
- Issue of Education and Party Politics;

Topics like government, democracy, social theory, sadvipras also in the "Problems of the Day"

And finally here are other issues from Baba's "Problems of the Day" discourse:
- World Government / Social service / Sadvipra leadership;
- Failure of Democracy & Election Reforms; Education Policy & Universalism;
- Social Cycle and Sadvipra Leadership;
- Social Dynamics, Revolution and Counter-Revolution;
- Ananda Marga ideology is the Only Solution;
- Materialism (Capitalism and Communism) / Sadvipra Leadership / Human society is One and Indivisible / Samgacchadhvam Mantra.
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And so many more points have been addressed in this Problems of the Day (POD) book. If any sincere margii will take efforts to read carefully they may find more issues as well. So in this Problems of the Day discourse, Baba has given one special, comprehensive vision in a compact format. That's to say Baba has given the points in very small form - smaller than mustard seeds yet those issues and solutions into gigantic banyan trees. So this single discourse gives pointed solutions to so many problems.


POD: Overview of vast Prout philosophy


These points are very significant and of great importance. For quick reference, this "Problems of the Day" (POD) discourse alone is enough for general philosophical knowledge of the vast PROUT philosophy. With the help of this book those early margiis began their socio-political awareness of Ananda Marga ideals and developed an understanding of the key concepts of Prout.

As we know Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji Baba has given Prout as a part of Ananda Marga philosophy, which is why the essentials of Prout stand in the 5th chapter of Ananda Sutram. Baba has systematically addressed all the problems causing huge catastrophes and creating serious impediments to the formation of one human society. The whole globe is suffering and drowning in these various problems. And Baba has given all those solutions. Until these guidelines are implemented, the crisis is not going to finish. Rather it will escalate.
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Conclusion


This Problems of the Day discourse is basic and fundamental, yet dynamic and complex. Baba has given the solution to all the burning socio-economico-politico issues. Since then Baba has given more discourses and elaborated further upon all these points and provided more detailed solutions. Yet, the foundation was all put forth on that occasion when He delivered, "Problems of the Day."

The ideas Baba has expressed in His Problems of the Day discourse have been magnified in various discourses which are available in Prout volumes. Although Problems of the Day is one discourse, or just one booklet or book, but it is very meaningful. It is like a map which is small in size but represents a vast area. That is the way this Problems of the Day discourse works.
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Those who want to gain a basic understanding of Prout philosophy in seed form should read "Problems of the Day" - again and again. This book touches all the points and hence is an ideal publication to recommend to sympathizers and new persons. By this way they will easily understand our socio-economico-politico stand ie Prout philosophy.

Namaskar,
in Him
Nilanjan Roy

Sadguru Baba says, “'मय्येव सकलं जातम्‌’ | हर चीज़ मुझसे बनती है | इस [संसार] के बनाने की कौन-सी ज़रूरत थी जी—लोग तो कहेंगे कि “दुनिया में, हे परमात्मा ! हम लोगों को लाए हो, केवल दुःख, केवल trouble | Social, socio-economic problems हैं, psychic problems हैं, spiritual problems हैं | और problems के [समाधान] लिए ही तो आनन्दमार्ग philosophy भी बनाना पड़ा, PROUT बनाना पड़ा, और न जाने क्या न क्या बनाना पड़ा और पड़ेगा |” (AV-2-4, 12 Sep 1978, Patna, Soliloquy of the Supreme, ID #505)


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Dadas Sarvatmananda & Vijayananda ruination

For one or another reason, however, Dada Sarvatmananda and Dada Vijayananda did not include non-Bangla discourses in the Prout series, although they were keen to highlight all the discourses about Bengal and A’mara’ Bengali samaj. Moreover, they ignored numerous discourses recorded and submitted by other samaj secretaries. So those remain unprinted. Clearly, many non-Bengali discourses were intentionally omitted from the Prout in a Nutshell series.
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Non-Bangla discourses removed from PNS


It was the policy that if Baba mentioned the term “Prout” in a given discourse then that discourse should be included in the "Prout in a Nutshell" series. But for their own reasons, some did not adhere to this policy. Here are a few examples.

(A) In His discourse, “Soliloquy of the Supreme” (AV-2-4) delivered in Patna on 12 Sep 1978, Baba spoke in Hindi and used the term Prout. But those in-charges omitted Baba’s long Hindi section about Prout. The end result is that that discourse was not placed in the Prout in a Nutshell series.

(B) This next example is from the discourse, Lord Buddha's Cardinal Principles. Baba delivered the discourse in English and spoke about Prout but this too was not included in the Prout in a Nutshell series.
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Baba states, “When I started Ananda Marga, I wanted all humanity to stand upon the strict code of cardinal principles, human values, and spirituality; and when I saw everything internally I came to the decision that there are so many loopholes in human society. Human beings came here about ten lakhs of years ago, but they have not yet been able to form a well-knit social order. We require a strong social order. That’s why I had to create another branch of philosophy, known as Prout, through which we are to remodel the social order so that nobody is compelled to do anything, nobody is compelled to resort to immorality, for want of food or clothes or other necessaries of life.” (1)

(C) The below paragraph is yet another instance where Baba spoke the Prout term in an English discourse, “Mobility and Cognitive Stance”, but that discourse was also not given its place in the Prout in a Nutshell series.

Baba says, “In the psychic sphere, we solve many mental problems, we march ahead with the help of our microcosmic stamina. But so many socio-economic problems are solved, and again so many socio-economic problems are newly created. That is why I have had no alternative but to accept, in the Fifth [Fundamental Principle] of Prout, changes due to change in time, space, and person. Changes should be according to the change in time, space, and person.” (2)

The above examples are from discourses given in either Hindi or English that were overlooked and not included in the Prout in a Nutshell series, even though they contained the term Prout. And like this there were so many English and Hindi discourses that were intentionally kept out of that Prout series. All the while the vast majority of Bangla discourses that contained the term Prout were prominently featured in the Prout in a Nutshell series.
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Defective social order injects an inferiority complex


Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "There cannot be any complex in the spiritual level or existential sphere. In spirituality there is no complex because every person has contact with Parama Puruśa on a purely personal level. There is no third existence between them. There are only two – the spiritualist and the Parama Pitá [Cosmic Father]. Spiritualists move towards the Cosmic Father and sit on His lap. To do this is every one's birthright. Nobody can be debarred from doing so on the pretext of inferior caste, colour, education or poverty. Since this is everyone's birthright there cannot be any complex in the arena of spirituality. The defective social order injects an inferiority complex in the mind which often persists even when people enter the spiritual field. They feel that as the Cosmic Father is so great, how can they, being of low caste or poor or uneducated, go to Him? This is called mahimnabodha in the shástras [scriptures]. But one should not forget that the relation of father and child exists. Even if the father is a great scholar, the uneducated child will go to him and ask for whatever he requires because he or she has affection for the father. Just now I said that in the field of spirituality there cannot be any complex, but there are complexes due to social defects. It is our spiritual duty to rectify the social order. If we fail, there may not be good spiritualists. Even those who have the potentiality to become good spiritualists may not progress. They may be like a flower that dies before it blossoms. I cannot allow this to happen. For this reason the theory of Prout has been given so that every person can progress speedily in the field of spirituality without any complex." (3)


Prout stands upon this vaedika sermon


Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Suppose you have gathered sufficient money, and there is no dearth of food in your house, but the remaining portion of society, your neighbours, your friends, are suffering from a dearth of money, or food, or clothes. Then it means that you are not following the spirit of “samgacchadhvam”. “Samgacchadhvam” means to build a strong, well-knit society where there shall be no exploitation, no superiority complex or inferiority complex. Just to represent the spirit of “samgacchadhvam”, I propounded the theory of PROUT. So the entire theory of PROUT stands upon this Vaedika sermon of “samgacchadhvam”." (4)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Just see the case of air, light, water, respirations and everything. The need for these things is the same for all individuals. There have been no differentiations. These differentiations that we see in society are creations of vested interests, creations of depraved persons, of degenerated, immoral people. So you should not support these actional defects of immoral persons. You should follow the divine vibrational system, that is, you must not try to find any differentiations among individuals. “Devábhágam yathápúrve saḿjánáná upásate.” It is the wont of divine expressions that there be no differentiations, no class of exploiters and exploited. That is, this wont of not creating any differentiations was not only their duty, it was their upásaná, the desideratum of their existential march." (5)


All belong to the same big human family


Ananda Marga ideology says, "“Samáni va ákuti”. When everything cometh from the same source, from the same Progenitor, and when finally everything goeth back to the same desideratum, there must be the same aspirations, the same longing, in the heart of each and every individual. But due to the depraving actions of immoral people, those exploited, those downtrodden people are forced to forget their goal. They are drifted away from the desideratum of their life. This should not be done. Everybody should get the chance to develop their natural longings for Him. “Samánáhrdayánivah”. When everything comes from the same Progenitor and moves along the same path towards the supreme culminating point, then should there be any cordial difference between man and man? No, there must not be. Everybody should be given the scope, or circumstances should be created, such that nobody gets the scope to feel that their future is sealed forever, is blocked. So let everybody feel that everybody in this expressed universe belongs to the same big human family. “Ek caoká, ek culhá, ek hyay mánav samáj”." (6)

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "“Samánamastu vo mano.” All microcosms come from the same Macrocosm, and finally, all microcosms will become one with the same Singular Macrocosm. So, while they are in society, while they are in the phenomenal world, they should remember this Supreme truth: that actually they are one, one Entity expressing itself through so many different corporeal structures. And when this is done – and it is not at all a difficult job to do it – then what will it be? It will be a society in the proper spirit of the term. And this is the loftiest, it is the highest mission of all human beings. Those who do not recognize this fact, or those who want to forget this fact, are actually enemies of human society. Those who support casteism, racialism, provincialism, parochialism, nationalism, even internationalism, are enemies of the big human society. Human society is, rather should be, based on only one ism, and that ism is universalism." (7)

PROUT: Progressive Utilization Theory; Shrii P.R. Sarkar’s socio-economic theory for the all-round development of society. Proutists are adherents of PROUT. To His bhaktas, Shrii P.R. Sarkar is known as Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji, or simply Baba.
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Some misunderstand

Most are aware that Sadguru Baba's book - "Problems of the Day" - addresses many points across the entire gamut of Ananda Marga social philosophy. Yet sometimes this is misunderstood. For instance, some years ago, one respected Dada Abhidevananda on margii-mail publicly wrote: "the book [Problems of the Day] is focused on just one major problem - capitalism." So Dadaji claimed that the Problems of the Day book is dealing with just one problem. However, we know that this is simply not true. Problems of the Day examines a wide breadth of social issues. 

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 12, Lord Buddha's Cardinal Principles
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Mobility and Cognitive Stance
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, The Social Order and Superiority and Inferiority Complexes
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, Saḿgacchadhvaḿ
5. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, Saḿgacchadhvaḿ
6. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, Saḿgacchadhvaḿ
7. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, Saḿgacchadhvaḿ


== Section: Comment of 13 Feb 2018 ==

Re: Upcoming observance

Dear brothers & sisters,

On the occasion of the Neelkantha Divas as held every year on 12thFebruary ever since 12th Feb'73  on failing the sinisterous design of the  antisocial elements as present in the then Government to kill our all pervading Baba in Cell No13 of Bankipur Central Jail, Patna, I salute shri Divyananda Avt, Shri Dineshwarananda Avt.,Shri Autlananda Avt, Shri Tyagiswarananda Avt,
Smt Uma Brahmacharini,Shri Lokesh Brahmchari,Shri Gagan Bihari,Smt Ashitma Brahmacharini &Smt Shanti on setting the unprecedented example to immolate themselves openly at different places across the world to protest the barbarous act to kill our Supreme Baba.

Though the entire world will know one day our omniscient & omnipresent Baba,I am very much shocked to state on this date  that some of us after our Baba left His physical body, have most unfortunately deviated from His unprecedented ideology of giving liberty to all human beings shattering the age old dogmatic prejudices & superstitions of caste, creed & colour to identify oneself with the master nucleus of the entire universe embracing all under one banner of humanism, formed different groups to nourish their own vested interests.

I earnestly pray Baba on this date to bless all of us to throw off the vested interests as crept in different groups & to become one once again to take forward His great mission as much needed in the vicious situation as created across the world.

Yours ever,
Suresh

- Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic: Upcoming observance


== Section: Comment of 13 Feb 2018 ==

Re: Exploitation & chaos in Manila sector

Jai Baba

in Manila sector margiis were always in very blissful mood. They are very pure hearted, devotional, and simple people. BABA loved margiis there. Margiis were great bhaktas of BABA. It greatly saddens me to listen to the negative affairs going on in AM in Philippines . It was exported over there from AM central. They dirtied the pure waters in Maharlika. Shame on these WT's and leaders of AM who are involved deeply in these wrong and selfish acts. Maharlika margiis are  very highly intelligent folks and they will definitely do the needful.
Baba Nam Kevalam​
N​

- Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic: Exploitation & chaos in Manila sector


== Section 2: Links ==

General darshan kiirtana story + 4 more

Baba
General darshan kiirtana story

Namaskar,

In the past, so-called gurus did not allow family people to practice sadhana. And, in the time of the vedas, so many dogmas were in vogue. Females were not even allowed to listen to the veda – otherwise, for punishment, their ears would get blocked with molten lead to make them permanently deaf.

As the divine Sadguru, Baba has blessed one and all and given various discourses declaring that females have equal rights in all the realms including spiritual. This is a revolutionary step. Sadly, in many dogmatic religions, still females do not have equal status. Throughout history there was terrible exploitation against both family persons and females – especially in the spiritual sphere. Ananda Marga is that special path where all have equal rights and equal status - where all are empowered to dance kiirtana and engage in spiritual practices.
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Spiritual realm: no difference Wts & family margiis


On 31 December 1981, during general darshan Baba was in a very gracious mood and the whole atmosphere was charged with His exquisite vibration. He was showering all with bhakti and high spiritual bliss. Everybody was charmed by His magnificent presence, and accordingly Baba was especially merciful.

As some may recall, that general darshan was the historic event when Baba showered His grace equally upon all: females and males, family persons and monks. That day, He made it clear that in the spiritual realm there is no difference from one to the other. And this is exemplified by that general darshan at the end of 1981 when He introduced the practice of avarta kiirtana– to one and all.

Actually, just in the few months prior, this style of avarta kiirtana was first given to Wts as part of their practice for madhura sadhana. The morning General Darshan of 31 Dec of 1981 in Ananda Nagar stands as the first time in history of Ananda Marga that Baba blessed family margiis to participate in avarta kiirtana. Before that it was only for Wts.
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So during that special general darshan Baba blessed family margiis to also participate in this special type of kiirtana known as avarta kiirtana. That was a first for us family margiis.


Best if everyone dances - females included


As many may surely remember, before 31 Dec of 1981 in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, females were not allowed to stand and dance during any Ananda Marga collective gathering. Females were just sitting and chanting kiirtana; only males were dancing.

However, when females were alone, in the absence of the males and in the privacy of their own campus, they were dancing kiirtana. But at collective gatherings, female bhaktas / sadhakas were not allowed to dance kiirtana.

Ananda Marga is the path of revolution. On that very day of December 31 1981, female margiis in India were blessed with the opportunity to dance kiirtana collectively on occasions such as at DMC or in the jagrti etc. Because at that same general darshan Baba told that it will be best if everyone dances kiirtana. And He announced that: “My daughters can also participate if they like.”
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Conclusion

We should remember the importance of spirituality and bear in mind that a’varta kiirtana is good to practice in our day to day life to develop a more direct link with Parama Purusa - and have His grace. This is a very easy way to experience spiritual bliss.

Ananda Marga ideology states “Kiirtana will always remind you that you are the affectionate children of the Supreme. In kiirtana, there is no restriction regarding time, place or person, no distinction between educated and uneducated, between black and white. So do kiirtana, sing kiirtana, chant kiirtana whenever and wherever possible.” (1)

Namaskar,
In Him,
Diipavali

Kiirtana helps in all circumstances


Ananda Marga ideology says, “Whatever worldly difficulties might obstruct your path, the best positive or auxiliary force is kiirtana. kiirtana helps a devotee to accelerate the speed towards the hub of the universe. kiirtana will help you in all circumstances; if any mental trouble arises, kiirtana will help you.” (2)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Kiirtana will help you in all circumstances, in all possible ways. If people do kiirtana with distinct expression of the mantra, their mouths become pure, their tongues become pure, their ears become pure, their whole bodies become pure – and when so many parts of the body become pure, the atma (self) also becomes pure. By kiirtana you become as pure as if you have taken a ‘holy dip in the Ganges’.” (3)

References
1. Kiirtana is Panacea, 1982
2. Kiirtana is Panacea, 1982
3. Kiirtana is Panacea, 1982

Plagiary?

It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:

1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).

2) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way. If you want to forward this story then attach the following yellow section with the story: 

“Courtesy of unknown bhakta via Ananda Marga Universal (https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/)”

This will be treated as the standard protocol.


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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 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Core of my mind

Note: Only those bhaktas who feel a spiritual vibration in their heart can understand this song in the depths of their core.

"Tomáy cheŕe kotháy jábo,tomár báhire ki bá áche,
jete yadi hoy kotháo jábo,tomári carań tale,  
jábo vishva kendra májhe..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0653)

Purport:

My Parama Purusa Baba, after leaving You where shall I go? What exists outside? Beyond You there is nothing in this entire universe - nowhere else to go. The entire creation lies within Your mind. You are the Supreme Entity Parama Purusa. If I have to go anywhere, I shall take eternal shelter at Your lotus feet, i.e. the nucleus of the universe; there lies all fulfilment. That is my final destination.

Baba, by singing Your name all fear and shyness disappears. The fetters and pashas - ghrńá, shauṋká, bhaya, lajjá, jugupśa, kula, shiila, and mána - are eradicated. By chanting Your glories, the entire heart blooms in bliss. The showering of spiritual refulgence starts pouring. Your love is the call of union - always blissful. Your sweet memory, shravana, and manana are perpetually resonating in the core of my mind.

Parama Purusa, by doing Your dhyana, my soul - my whole existence - gets satiated and drifts in the ocean of bliss. My mind shines in Your Cosmic illumination. By ideating on You, tears of bliss shower from the eyes of all bhaktas. Your heart-captivating smile and enchanting flute give inspiration in all actions. Baba, with a wee-bit of Your infinite grace, one can cross the ocean of samskara...


Note for Prabhat Samgiita #0653

1. Aśt́a pásha [eight fetters]: “ghrńá [hatred], shauṋká [doubt], bhaya [fear], lajjá [shyness], jugupśa [dissemblance, hiding something or suppression], kula [vanity of lineage], shiila [cultural superiority complex] and mána [vanity, egotism]. These eight fetters are created by the static state of mind, and [subsequently] the mind depends on these fetters in the course of its expansion. These eight fetters supply the vital energy to isms or superstition. Isms, such as nationalism, casteism, provincialism, communalism, etc., create hatred and destroy human integrity. The eight fetters also generate dissonance [doubt] and suspicion in the subtle layers of the mind.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 4, Ism and Human Progress


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Life stages & duties

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Regarding age, it might be appropriate to say that there are basically four stages in human life. In the first stage, the primary duty of the human being is to receive knowledge and do dharma sadhana. In the second stage, one must fulfill worldly duties and perform dharma sadhana. In the third stage, one must see to any remaining family responsibilities and perform dharma sadhana. Finally, in the fourth stage, when the human body has become incapable of performing worldly duties, one must do dharma sadhana alone. So there are no barriers of age as far as the requirements for a sadhaka are concerned." (1)

Note: Some of the religions preach that one should only spend their later years for contemplative activities and the rest of the life should be spent on worldly affairs. In Ananda Marga, we do not subscribe to such a belief. Sadhana is to be performed from the earliest possible moment and extended through the course of one's entire life. So many other worldly duties and responsibilities will come and go, but throughout life one should be vigilant in the practice of dharma sadhana. Waiting till old age will not do.

Reference
1. Ananda Vacnamrtam-3, The Requirements for Sádhaná

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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: Important Teaching ==

Harmful effects of anger


Ananda Marga philosophy states, “When this anger creates its own vibrations in the mind, it exerts a tremendous influence on the nerve cells in a very short time, and causes disarray in the thinking process. The restlessness of the nerve cells causes a violent vibrational agitation in the nerve fibres, and as a result, the whole body starts trembling; the flow of blood to some parts of the body increases, and the functioning of the heart is disturbed. There is a tremendous deterioration of health. Such a person is easily defeated in any fight. Anger leads to premature death. This is not all. During anger the power of one’s thinking is impaired. Even long after the anger subsides, this state continues, and the constant brooding of the mind disturbs one’s spiritual sádhaná. So we see that the vrtti [propensity] of anger harms the body and stuns the mind and creates obstacles for spiritual progress. Shiva, the great yogi, was well aware of this truth, and thus He clearly stated, Krodha eva mahán shatruh [“Anger is a great enemy”].” (1)

Reference
1. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Shiva's Teachings – 1 (Discourse 9)


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Schools & language of instruction

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “What does mother tongue mean? That language in which we can freely, smoothly and spontaneously express our ideas in an unobstructed environment, just as we feel loving closeness with our own mother while in conversation, is our mother tongue.” (1)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Students may feel inconvenience if the medium of instruction is English only or if the question papers are in English only.” (2)

Baba's teaching is that both one’s mother tongue and English (as the current international language) are important. But the general education curriculum should be presented in one's mother tongue. In addition, English should be taught as a subject unto itself. English should not be the medium of education in countries where the people's mother tongue is not English. On this point, Germany is an excellent example. In Germany, all education via the medium of the German language. So subjects like engineering will always be taught in German. Plus there is an English class for the purpose of making students fluent in English. In this way, engineers in Germany do their work in German and converse in German, and yet are also fluent in English and fully capable of communicating with others in English should the need arise. In India, as well as all other countries of the world, this is how it should be done. The mother tongue has unique value in enabling someone to formulate and express their thoughts comfortably and facilely; its importance and vital role in education should always be recognized, and, at the same time, there should be an English class so the students can learn English.

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 13, The Language Issue
2. To the Patriots


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Two foreign terms ultra-famous in India


The words Hindu, India, and Indians are not terms from Bharatavarsa. See here Baba's below teaching:

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Clearly, the word “Hindu” did not exist during that era. Hindu is a Farsi word whose fundamental meaning is “Indus River-basin” or the community of people living in the nearby areas. All of them, regardless of what religion they followed, were Hindus. In other words, the word hindu is a completely geographical word. Those whom we call “Hindu” today are indeed Hindus in the geographical sense. In terms of religion they are followers of the Árśa doctrine. However since nowadays the word “Hindu” is used instead of “Árśa” those who are called Hindu today are Hindus both in the geographical sense and in the religious sense. But those who belong to the various other so-called sects in India are Hindus in the geographical sense but not in the religious sense. They have their own religions." (1)

Note 1: The irony is that Indians think these terms (Hindu, India, and Indians) are their own.

Note 2: The country’s original name is Bharatavarsa. And we wanted to use the original term Bharatavarsa in the title but if we wrote that then nobody around the world would know what we were talking about. So we had no choice - we had to use the word India.

Reference
1. Varńa Vijiṋána, Derivation, Emanation and Distortion (Discourse 19)


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Is the In-Charge the cause?


Ananda Marga ideology states, "Without His wish, not even a leaf of a tree, nor even a blade of grass can move." (1)

Parama Purusa oversees everything and all have their role to play - no one can do anything without His approval. He oversees everything. Then how is it that things can go awry? How can "bad" things happen?

One way to understand this is via the analogy of the any government. Ultimately the president of the any country is responsible for every action of every government office spanning millions of employees. Some may then accuse and blame the president for the wrong and harmful decisions taken by various employees, such as the lowest level clerk taking a bribe in village. If one thinks more rationally, we can say that there is a system when the president oversees everyone, and he wants for all to follow the rules and regulations. But certainly it has to be recognised that every governmental employee is responsible for their own dealing. The president is not the cause or reason behind employees wrongful action.

Same is the case with Parama Purusa and His creation. He oversees everything, He watches everything, and He encourages all to follow on the path of righteousness. But on their own accord, created beings veer from the path.

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Do Virtuous Deeds Day and Night – 2


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Ideal reason to use Deva title

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Casteism is a burden on the Hindu society. All the year round they preach casteism but on the polling days they decry it. This is wholly undesirable. It is better to avoid all titles. Titles signify the caste. If casteism is to be wiped out, it is incumbent to discard the titles. It is commendable if everyone adopts uniformity on title – Deva. Persons using a particular word more often will influence their minds with the meaning of that word. People are reluctant to use the word dása because this word signifies slavery. Whenever the so-called low caste people catch an opportunity, they declare themselves as belonging to the so-called elevated caste, etc. It is an ideal to become deva and for this reason Deva title should be adopted.”
   “Titles of the present society have undergone considerable changes during the past fifty years, the cause being that everyone aspires to pertain to an elevated caste. The so-called Shúdras also use the sacred thread. This is only an effort towards the concealment of one’s identity. By this means, they conceal only their disregarded status. This is to be regretted. It is consequent on social debility that they harbour the desire for changes in their situations. It is out and out purposeless to convene All-India Conferences or particular castes. All of them desire to assert and establish their rights. This is simply misuses of energy and money.” (1)

Reference
1. Táttvika Diipiká (Paiṋcama Parva)


== Section: Comment ==

Re: Thief avadhuta - 2

Namaskar,
One margi found an egg-stained section of the newspaper on the road containing Baba's photo which was being used by a roadside vendor to sell his tamasik egg omelettes. Below message was circulated in whatsapp by Antarang yogi dada.
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🙏🙏🙏This is one of Baba's article contributed by Divyacetanananda dada on the occasion of Baba's Punya tithi. He along with all the supporters of Maha Prayan Divas wants to prove that Baba i.e. Param Purusha is dead which is against Baba's philosophy.
Secondly despite repeated requests Divyacetanananda dada has not stopped getting Baba's photo published in Baba's article contributed by him. Now see carefully the 2nd photo with so many Baba's photos which was published in several issues rescued and preserved by one Baba's devotee Margii dada from one Egg seller when one day he saw Baba's one such article with Baba's photo thrown on road after Omellete eaten on it. Since then that Margii dada goes to that egg seller and collects the newspaper page having Baba's article bearing Baba's photo like he collected today and cuts Baba's photo to save it from somebody eating Omellete on it or some mother cleaning potty of her child with paper having Baba's photo.
That Margii dada has taken a vow that the day he will meet Divyacetanananda dada he will teach him a lesson to misuse Baba's photo.
So Divyacetanananda dada beware before that Margii dada meets you, remove Baba's photo in publishing His article or be ready to face the consequences.
Param Pita Baba ki  Jai.
🙏🙏🙏🌷💐🌺🙏🙏🙏

Note: Here is a link to the original letter on this topic - Thief Avadhuta - 2


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