Baba
Moral duty of all to protect this
Namaskar,
As Ananda Margiis, we have a great and dharmic duty in life to serve Gurudeva Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji by preserving and safeguarding His original words. The teachings of the first and second Mahasambhutis have unfortunately been long lost. In the name of those holy preachings, only dogma remains. We should not allow the divine words of the third Mahasambhuti to go to waste in that same manner. In order to protect Baba's words, the AM Pure books have been made.
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How various groups taint AM books - 1
Here’s how Baba’s Hindi discourses were ruined. When Baba gave discourses in Hindi - such as in Patna, Mokama, Gaya, Medini Nagar, Ara, Hazaribagh, Chaibasa, Ranchi, Tatanagar, Varanasi, Ghazipur, Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Etah, Agra, Meerut, Delhi, Hisar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Kathua, Nahan, Thanedhar, Kullu, Jammu, Srinagar, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota, Gwalior, Raipur, Bhopal, Sambalpur, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Gandhidham, Nagpur, Mumbai, Bettiah, Gaddopur, Deoghar, Gorakhpur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Bhagalpur, Saharsa, Supaul, Darbhanga, Katihar, Purnia, Kishanganj, Jamalpur, Anand Nagar etc - then those Hindi discourses were not published by transcribing the cassettes. Rather, to make a Hindi book from Baba's Hindi discourses, the following steps were taken:
a) Baba's Hindi discourses were translated into Bengali.
b) Then that Bengali translation was retranslated back into Hindi. The outcome was that this retranslated Hindi version no longer matched what Baba actually spoke. This type of distortion is called the "Bengalisation of Hindi discourses".
c) Then that Bengalised Hindi translation was published in the form of a Hindi book.
d) So the fact is that the Hindi books were not made directly from Baba's Hindi discourses.
e) To make matters worse, in the Hindi book of original Hindi discourses that were given by Baba in Hindi, a false statement was written on the publisher's page – “Translated from the original Bengali”. Yet the fact is that these are original Hindi discourses.
f) By this approach, most of the Hindi books of the organization have been ruined.
g) Whenever Baba gave discourses in the Hindi language, most of the Hindi books were not made directly by transcribing the cassettes. Instead, they went through the above described process of Bangalisation. This type of gross and blatant injustice has been done to Baba's Hindi and English discourses.
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How various groups taint AM books - 2
So they made the rule that if Baba has given the discourse in Hindi or English then that discourse cannot be directly printed in the Hindi or English book / edition. But if Baba has given the discourse in Bengali then those discourses will directly be printed “as-is” in the Bengali book.
As documented, Baba delivered the majority of His discourses in Hindi. And the ruination of those Hindi discourses had a negative, cascading effect. Because those tainted Hindi discourses were used as the basis to make the English version of those discourses. So that means all those English discourses / books were ruined as well.
Bear in mind that this process of Bangalisation was also done when Baba gave a discourse in English. So when Baba spoke in English most of the time that discourse was directly translated into Bengali, which was then branded as the master version. Then they retranslated that so-called master Bengali version back into English. And that retranslated English version is what was printed in the English books. So what Baba originally spoke in English is not what is printed in the English editions.
How various groups taint AM books - 3
From the very beginning, Baba gave the order that the sole purpose of making audio recordings of His discourses was to publish the AMPS books in their pure form. Unfortunately, most of the AMPS Hindi books are incorrect because they were not made by transcribing Baba's audio recordings. Even today, corrupt / distorted books are openly sold at large book stalls at DMS and seminars. Remember, only the Kolkata group produced corrupt / distorted books, and they still do. Then other groups reprint those corrupt books which Tiljala made.
Thereafter, the other groups made two fundamental, deceptive changes to those corrupt books: (1) They removed the phrase “Translated from the original Bengali”; and, (2) they reprinted those same corrupt books with the name of their own group on the publisher’s page.
Finally, they sold those tainted books to margiis claiming they made authentic books, all the while keeping those sadhakas in the dark that it is the same corrupt book which Tiljala Publications made. If you compare the books of H group and the books of B group you will not find any differences in the Ananda Vacanamrtam, Subhasita Samgraha, and Prout in a Nutshell series etc. They are essentially identical.
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Attempt to cover up misdeed of making tainted books
Some think their own regional language to be supreme and have thus treated Sadguru Baba's discourses that were delivered in other languages in a step-motherly manner. To cover up their sins, such people openly spread false, fabricated stories in Baba's name, claiming:
(1) Baba favoured the Bengali language in comparison to other languages;
(2) Baba's orders are that Hindi discourses cannot be directly printed as Hindi books, but will first undergo Bengalization.
By spreading such falsehoods, they mislead margiis into believing that only Bengali discourses can be directly printed into Bengali books. Whereas, Baba's Hindi discourses cannot be directly printed in Hindi books. First, Baba's Hindi discourses have to be Bengaliized, i.e. the Hindi discourses will be translated into Bengali. Then that Bengali translation will be retranslated back into Hindi. Then that Hindi translation will be printed as a Hindi book. In essence, Baba’s original words spoken in Hindi cannot be directly published in Hindi books. This type of falsehood they are reciting over and over again. To mislead margiis, a WT, who is an outspoken critic of Pure books of AM, wrote an imaginary, false tale to this effect in his own book. Margiis should beware.
Why Pure books have been made
The AM Pure books stand as an important, archival piece as they are an exact transcription of Sadguru Baba discourses, perfectly transcribed in the very language in which He spoke. Thus, the AM Pure books are a veritable historical-cum-ideological record for future generations, as well as a way for present-day bhaktas to delve deeper into Guru’s teachings.
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The books printed by the various groups were not properly made; most of them have been distorted. If you have any Hindi or English audio discourses you can confirm this fact for yourself. Indeed, injustices have been done to the original Hindi and English discourses. This is a serious issue with devastating consequences, and it was the impetus for the printing of the Pure books. These Pure books are entirely different as they are an exact transcription of what Baba actually spoke. That is why the Pure books have been made.
How AM teachings saved during Emergency
One of the most effective ways to preserve any book or scripture is to disseminate it widely amongst those who will truly treasure and value it. In terms of Ananda Marga scripture, the best tactic then is to spread those books to Ananda Margiis the world over. That is how that scripture will endure over time. Verily, within our very own AMPS organisation, there is great precedent for this. During Emergency, when the nefarious Indira Gandhi regime unleashed its venom in an attempt to wipe out our Ananda Marga, the ideological and devotional jewels of Ananda Marga were safeguarded by brave bhaktas scattered across Delhi sector and beyond. Those dedicated and courageous sadhakas cherished and held onto those cassettes, books, pamphlets, and publications with their very lives. And by this way, Guru’s treasures were saved and preserved. They remained intact.
Pure books means made directly from Baba audio
Today, that same opportunity knocks on our door. Here again we may stand up and meet the challenge to preserve Guru’s teachings in the form of AM Pure Books. These books are wholly unique. They are not translations but actual transcriptions of Sadguru Baba’s original discourses. Thus each publication may contain Hindi, English, Bengali, and numerous other languages like Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Chhattisgarhi etc -- whatever Baba spoke on that occasion. They are a perfect record of what Baba actually said.
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Naturally, some may tend towards acquiring those books which they themselves can read. Bangla-speakers might collect books with more Bangla discourses. Hindi-speakers will buy the books with more Hindi discourses. And those more familiar with English will aim to collect those books with more English discourses. However, such a limited approach loses sight of the greater mission.
We should not allow Baba's teachings to vanish forever
Here we should not aim to merely collect these volumes for ourselves, but verily for the preservation of Sadguru Baba’s entire body of teachings. That means regardless of our own language background or linguistic limitations, we should carry the flag and take on the responsibility to safeguard all of the original transcriptions of Baba’s holy discourses, regardless of the language. So whether we are only able to read Hindi, or Bengali, or English, or Magahi, or Angika, or Bhojpurii etc, we should see the bigger picture and safeguard them all in our own private collections. By that way, the complete set of Sadguru Baba’s holy discourses will remain intact and can be handed down to the forthcoming generations of sadhakas. The history of this earth has borne witness to the distortion, destruction, and desecration of countless scriptures, including the divine teachings of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna. So many invaluable tenets have been lost. We should not allow Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji’s dharmic preachings and teachings to meet a similar fate.
Your old book collection is tainted
Some margiis may be thinking that, “What is the need to have another collection of books. I already have Baba's teachings in book form that was printed by the various Publications groups.” Here is the reply to those thinking in this way.
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Sadly, up till now, most of the books published in Sadguru Baba’s name are not Baba’s original words, but the phrasing and terminology of the publishers. That means whatever is printed in the books is not what Baba actually spoke. Only AM Pure books are Baba’s original words. The moment you pick up and read one of the AM Pure books, you will immediately realize you have never read a text like this, i.e. one that is an exact transcription of Baba’s original discourse.
Why all should keep complete set of Pure books
So all sadhakas should embrace the opportunity and seize the moment to keep a complete set of AM Pure books. Indeed, if we do not purchase and preserve the accurate printed version of Baba’s original discourses then who will. Every ardent Ananda Margii should be keen to have a full set of AM Pure books. That means irrespective of one’s language background, every sadhaka should keep a copy of every AM Pure book. That is the best way to ensure the preservation of Sadguru Baba’s original words. And, in due course, accurate translations will be made so all have easy access to those teachings. In contrast, if the original transcriptions of Baba’s divine discourses are not properly disseminated or maintained, that will be a veritable sin and a black stain on us all.
Conclusion
The Pure books project not only operates on a “no-profit, no-loss” basis, but it is subsidized as well. So this is not some type of mundane sales pitch but a direct appeal to your inherent duty as a bhakta of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji to acquire and safeguard a copy of every AM Pure book - irrespective of language - to ensure the lasting presence and pointed impact of Baba’s eternal teachings on this earth and beyond. Thus the current printed volumes should be protected and preserved with our very lives. This debt we owe to Sadguru Baba and the future humanity.
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In Him,
Cirantan
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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 ==
Condition of mind after death
Ananda Marga ideology states, “The Christian and Muslim ideas of heaven and hell and also svarga in Hindu Karmakandii Jaemini Partná, were derived from the fact that the samskáras which determine the requitals of actions exist in this loka. In reality no kośa will remain after death. The samskáras remains as the object of the átman. Thus the ideas of heaven and hell of the Hindu, Christian and Muslim mythologies are completely false, because after death there remains no mind at all to experience heaven or hell." (1)
The mind is incapable of doing anything without the brain. And after death there is no brain, so the bodiless mind remains dormant. It cannot do or experience anything: no pain, no pleasure, nothing. The whole notion of one enjoying the fruits of heaven or the tortures of hell after death is bogus.
It is a complete myth that people go to heaven or hell. After death, the mind is dormant. And that is what is expressed in the above quote. Here we should understand that pain and pleasure are experienced in this world, not after death. So-called heaven and so-called hell are here in this world.
Reference
1. Tattvika Praveshika, Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy
== Section: Important Teaching ==
What to pursue in life
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Numerous rich and beautiful cities of the historic past are now buried under the earth. Many splendid palaces and mansions, many churches, temples, mosques and synagogues, and many pyramids have been reduced to rubble. With the constant change in the flow of time, how many major changes have occurred in the universe? Similarly, with the change in time and space, people also change. A small two year old child becomes a smart and active twenty-five year old youth. And the same energetic youth becomes an infirm, inactive old person in due course. Thus, nothing in this universe is permanent. Many gigantic animals of the past have become totally extinct from the surface of the earth. Royal pomp and opulence, the pride of power, the vast knowledge of mighty scholars have become things of the past, thrown into the dustbin of history. Many objects emerged in the past, remained on earth for a short time, and then disappeared according to the inexorable law of nature."
"The only eternal truth is Parama Purus'a. He is Ana'di, beginningless, endless, all-pervasive; an entity beyond the scope of time, place and person. He is the only eternal, undecaying, imperishable, immutable entity. He is the Supreme Source from which the inanimate, plant and animal worlds have emerged. He is the starting point and the culminating point of everything. Hence, wise people should utilise their physical, psychic and spiritual power to realise that supreme omnitelepathic entity, to become one with Him." (1)
Note: Please read Baba's above teaching again carefully. It explains everything.
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, Prápta Vákya and Ápta Vákya
== Section 3: Links ==
Postings to Read
Understanding sexual indiscretions
Baba's presence in sadhana
Witnessing Baba's demonstrations
Ever-present Baba always helps