Baba
Prout & today's political landscape
Namaskar,
Now that the wealth disparity has become completely untenable where a mere handful of persons control most of the money and property, the cracks of capitalism have come to the fore, and some have taken a sympathetic turn towards the leftists. Terms like “democratic socialists” have captured the imagination of idealistic youths. But everyone should approach this new landscape with their eyes wide open. Although capitalism has fallen from its crest, as Ananda Margiis we should be cent-per-cent clear about the ills, demerits, and pitfalls of the leftist movement, i.e. those socialist flagbearers.
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Alert: watch out for leftists
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Those who are leftists in the world are even more dangerous...they are deliberately seeking out the dark and dirty aspects of life and, like flies, growing fat on the secretions of society's festering sores. It must be remembered that flies do not heal sores-- rather they exacerbate them, because the very pus of these sores provides them with their vital juice. So the filthy aspects of society are the only wealth on which these [leftists] subsist." (1)
Here it should be understood that artists come in all shapes and forms. Essentially, anyone who applies themselves to a particular field is an artist in that arena of life, including politics. Some artists promote universal welfare, and some do for selfish, malevolent purposes. Those politicians, regardless of their party affiliation or the name of their political party, who use their artistry to manipulate and befool the common people are negative artists; indeed, by their action, they are leftists. They talk ill of others for their own personal gain, and never try to solve the problem or lead humanity in the proper direction. In contrast, Baba’s dharmic guideline is to point out the problem and give the solution. By just criticizing and never resolving any issue, they are just like flies festering on society’s wounds. Their advertisements blast the other party solely to confuse and swindle voters. This negative approach is rampant amongst today’s politicians, regardless of their party affiliation or the name of their political party. Baba takes an uncompromising stand against such people.
They only criticize - have no true plan
Moreover, it is commonly known that leftists do not have any constructive ideal. They have only one single item of agenda: abuse capitalists. But we have seen that this type of abuse does not produce results because, by this abuse, capitalists become more alert about their mode of exploitation. And, ultimately, capitalist exploiters invent new techniques to cheat and exploit the general mass.
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Prout philosophy states: "Those who lack a constructive ideal help the capitalists in their exploitation. Only criticizing capitalism will not do any service to the people, rather it will help the anti-social elements in finding out or inventing more tactics for exploitation." (2)
Here is another way of thinking about this same situation and the defective tactics of leftists. In the political map of the whole globe, wherever capitalism has spread its noose, they employ one special technique. Capitalists influence the prevailing government and capture the political power indirectly. And their rapacious exploitation continues in new and newer form. So, by only criticizing capitalists, the leftists do not produce any yield because these leftist people do not have any practical solution for how to eradicate capitalism and / or implement anything better. Just their sole method is to abuse capitalists, but such abuse is worthless without a constructive plan. Their sole method is to abuse capitalists and capture power.
Prout philosophy further states: "The leftist groups are engaged in criticizing the capitalists, which is bearing no fruitful results, and capitalists have captured power by influencing the ruling party." (3)
Why Proutists must not align with leftists
Hence, there is no sense for Proutists to join hands with such leftists and accept their strategy and propaganda because their whole approach is contrary to ours. For example, these leftist / socialists do not have any proper ideal; whereas we Proutists have an ideal. Moreover, they are materialists, and we are not. These leftists are fighting with capitalists, whereas Prout fights capitalism. So the stand of Prout and that of the leftists are diametrically opposite, i.e. vastly different.
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Prout philosophy says, "Ours should be a constructive ideal and we should wage a ceaseless and pactless struggle against all anti-human and anti-social factors. We are to fight capitalism and not the capitalists." (4)
Whether we call it socialism, communism, Marxism, or even democratic socialism, they are all one and the same. They are all standing on the leftist platform. Yet, they keep adopting new appellations to escape from their past horrors. When one cunning tactic gets exposed, negative people invent new techniques and brandish themselves with new names in order to continue their same misdeeds. Their sole method is to abuse capitalists and capture power.
For decades, atrocity after atrocity has been committed by different communist countries on their own people. That is why the whole globe treats communists as abhorrent. No intelligent person has any positive opinion about communism. So cunning communist-minded leaders give many new names to their movement, including leftists. But their limited strategy is always the same. Those leftist members time and again criticize capitalists, multinational corporations, globalisation, IMF, etc, but they never, ever raise accusations about the suppression which existed and still may exist in communist countries like China, Vietnam, Russia / USSR, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela etc.
Very important point to know
Socialism is state capitalism
In His 'Economic Dynamics’ discourse, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar exposes both capitalists and communists / socialists on how their economy is a centralised economy such that the whole profit goes either to the pockets of a few certain individuals or in the pockets of the communist party leaders. So capitalism and communism are both working under the direction of a centralised economy, i.e. the profit goes to a few individuals. Profit does not go to the common people. Ultimately, the money that is accumulated lands in the hands of a certain few individuals. In stark contrast, in Prout, the profit goes to the common people. Hence, the stand of Prout is completely different— directly opposite.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Prout philosophy states, "In capitalist economies, production is for the profit of the capitalist and the profit goes to individuals, groups and the state exchequer. In socialist economies or so-called communism, the profit goes to the state exchequer and a microscopic fraction of the profit goes to the actual producers. In both cases capitalism exists." (5)
It is therefore evident that leftists, or socialists, or communists, whatever they may be, wholly adopt the system of state capitalism by their actions and approach. Such communists, leftists, and socialists aim to have their party heads control all of the mundane wealth. In that sense, they are as bad as the capitalists. Verily, they all are materialists where matter is taken as the be-all and end-all of life.
Prout philosophy states, “Even if there is abundant production in a country, the common people do not benefit. The rich become richer and get more scope to continue their merciless exploitation. In state capitalism, the exploitative rulers tighten their grip over society even more. State capitalism may call itself capitalism, socialism or communism, but ultimately it stands before the masses as more dangerous and bloodthirsty than bloodsucking ghouls and demons.” (6)
Conclusion
Prout’s approach is entirely different from these materialistic philosophies. Prout's work is to out root capitalism. To establish Prout, we should stand firm on our ideological principles. We should never compromise on our ideological fundamentals by linking up with such materialistic leftists.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Prout philosophy guides, "Those of you who ardently believe in PROUT should be vigilant in this regard...Human beings want selfless service. PROUT is dedicated to the service and welfare of one and all. You should immediately build a one and indivisible human society without further delay by popularizing PROUT." (7)
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Carry on a ceaseless and pactless fight against dogma. You are sure to be crowned with victory." (8)
in Him,
Shyam deva
False promises
In addition to their incessant criticism of capitalists, leftist promise that they will create a level playing field by the redistribution of wealth: taking from the rich and giving to the poor. But that never happens. Rather in their approach, the state captures all of the wealth. So those leftists are just full of empty promises. Moreover, theirs is a godless approach that negates spirituality. Hence, all practices - sadhana, kiirtana, puja, etc - have to be done underground for fear of being rounded up by the state.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Be aware
On and off, over the last few decades, some so-called Prout leaders have been enamoured with groups like the World Social Forums and other leftist-minded approaches, just because they criticize capitalists, but this is wholly against the ethics and ethos of Prout. We should stand firmly on our Prout fundamentals and not align ourselves in any way with those from the leftist paradigm.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Do not have any dealings with a party whose policies are opposed to those of the Marga." (9)
References
1. A Few Problems Solved Part 1, The Practice of Art and Literature
2. Prout in a Nutshell Part 4, Discourses on Prout
3. Prout in a Nutshell Part 4, Discourses on Prout
4. Prout in a Nutshell Part 4, Discourses on Prout
5. A Few Problems Solved Part 9, Economic Dynamics
6. Proutist Economics, Keep Money Rolling
7. Prout in a Nutshell Volume 3 Part 12, Prout in a Nutshell Part 12
8. Neo-Humanism in a Nutshell Part 1, The Liberation of Intellect
9. Caryacarya, Part 2, Society Point 26b
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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Counting the days
“Mańir dyutite phúler hásite, ese chile mor madhuvane, bhúle jáoá kon phálgune…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0561)
Purport:
O’ my Dearmost, You came in my madhuvan - You came in the inner recesses of my heart - shining like pearls and with Your soft smile that is just like a bunch of fragrant flowers. This was one incredible moment during that auspicious and unforgettable spring season. I cannot ever forget it. After relinquishing everything, giving up hearth and home, and only ideating on You, for ages upon ages, I had been counting the days, waiting for You.
Since that blissful encounter and unbelievable occasion, so many southern breezes have passed, and the sandalwood tree has exuded and leaked so much of its sap and intoxicating fragrance and heavenly nectar. Countless morning stars have faded away, and so many days have gone by in my listlessness and melancholic longing for You. Alas, so many wonderful opportunities for a tender, loving rendezvous washed away in vain as You did not come.
O’ Parama Purusa, in Your absence the sweetness of the mind has been lost; my mental river of bhakti has dried up. Relying exclusively on Your unending mercy, the viina of my mind tearfully beseeches You, “O’ Prabhu, due to Your own sweet grace and infinite kindness, please come to me”...
Note for Prabhat Samgiita #0561:
(1) Madhuvan: This is the special grove or orchards where lovers meet and where bhaktas go to be with their Lord.
Be careful before asking
Ananda Marga ideology says, “Suppose a man wants to be a king. In the next life he may be born into the household of a poor man whose surname is 'Raja' (king). He wanted to be a raja (king) and he became one! One must be very cautious before wishing for anything. In this regard there is a nice story. Once a certain person asked Shiva to grant him the boon of immortality. Shiva told him, 'It's impossible to become immortal. You should think more intelligently before asking anything.' So the man said, 'Alright, please grant me the boon that I will never die at night or during the day.' He died in the evening! In fact, the best thing is not to ask Parama Purus'a for anything." (1)
Note: First thing is that it is best not to ask mundane things from Parama Purusa because one does not know what is going to happen even after one second - whether one will survive or die. In that case, asking for something will be useless as we ourselves do not know our future needs. That is why one should say, "O' Parama Purusa, please act according to Your wish." Finally, if one has so much desire to ask something from Parama Purusa, then the only thing one should ask for is parabhakti - the highest devotion.
Reference:
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4, “Ye Yathá Máḿ Prapadyante”
Some may wonder how socialism, communism, Marxism, or even democratic socialism are all one and the same. The answer is that they are all matter-centered philosophies. In each case, their goal is matter, and when the goal is matter the aim is to try to accumulate money in whatever way possible, right or wrong. In contrast, Prout is a God-centered philosophy. And the goal of the Proutist is to merge themselves with the Supreme Entity. For them, matter is just for adjustment in the world. So when matter is not the goal then Proutists do not fall into the defective approach of embracing the accumulation of material wealth as their goal of life; nor do they try to satisfy their infinite longing by indulging in material, sensual enjoyment etc. Whereas, socialism, communism, Marxism, or even democratic socialism are of the same ilk: They are all grossly matter-centered philosophies where people are sunk in the woes of indulgence and degradation.
Socialism is state capitalism
In His 'Economic Dynamics’ discourse, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar exposes both capitalists and communists / socialists on how their economy is a centralised economy such that the whole profit goes either to the pockets of a few certain individuals or in the pockets of the communist party leaders. So capitalism and communism are both working under the direction of a centralised economy, i.e. the profit goes to a few individuals. Profit does not go to the common people. Ultimately, the money that is accumulated lands in the hands of a certain few individuals. In stark contrast, in Prout, the profit goes to the common people. Hence, the stand of Prout is completely different— directly opposite.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Prout philosophy states, "In capitalist economies, production is for the profit of the capitalist and the profit goes to individuals, groups and the state exchequer. In socialist economies or so-called communism, the profit goes to the state exchequer and a microscopic fraction of the profit goes to the actual producers. In both cases capitalism exists." (5)
It is therefore evident that leftists, or socialists, or communists, whatever they may be, wholly adopt the system of state capitalism by their actions and approach. Such communists, leftists, and socialists aim to have their party heads control all of the mundane wealth. In that sense, they are as bad as the capitalists. Verily, they all are materialists where matter is taken as the be-all and end-all of life.
Prout philosophy states, “Even if there is abundant production in a country, the common people do not benefit. The rich become richer and get more scope to continue their merciless exploitation. In state capitalism, the exploitative rulers tighten their grip over society even more. State capitalism may call itself capitalism, socialism or communism, but ultimately it stands before the masses as more dangerous and bloodthirsty than bloodsucking ghouls and demons.” (6)
Conclusion
Prout’s approach is entirely different from these materialistic philosophies. Prout's work is to out root capitalism. To establish Prout, we should stand firm on our ideological principles. We should never compromise on our ideological fundamentals by linking up with such materialistic leftists.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Prout philosophy guides, "Those of you who ardently believe in PROUT should be vigilant in this regard...Human beings want selfless service. PROUT is dedicated to the service and welfare of one and all. You should immediately build a one and indivisible human society without further delay by popularizing PROUT." (7)
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Carry on a ceaseless and pactless fight against dogma. You are sure to be crowned with victory." (8)
in Him,
Shyam deva
False promises
In addition to their incessant criticism of capitalists, leftist promise that they will create a level playing field by the redistribution of wealth: taking from the rich and giving to the poor. But that never happens. Rather in their approach, the state captures all of the wealth. So those leftists are just full of empty promises. Moreover, theirs is a godless approach that negates spirituality. Hence, all practices - sadhana, kiirtana, puja, etc - have to be done underground for fear of being rounded up by the state.
http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/
Be aware
On and off, over the last few decades, some so-called Prout leaders have been enamoured with groups like the World Social Forums and other leftist-minded approaches, just because they criticize capitalists, but this is wholly against the ethics and ethos of Prout. We should stand firmly on our Prout fundamentals and not align ourselves in any way with those from the leftist paradigm.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Do not have any dealings with a party whose policies are opposed to those of the Marga." (9)
References
1. A Few Problems Solved Part 1, The Practice of Art and Literature
2. Prout in a Nutshell Part 4, Discourses on Prout
3. Prout in a Nutshell Part 4, Discourses on Prout
4. Prout in a Nutshell Part 4, Discourses on Prout
5. A Few Problems Solved Part 9, Economic Dynamics
6. Proutist Economics, Keep Money Rolling
7. Prout in a Nutshell Volume 3 Part 12, Prout in a Nutshell Part 12
8. Neo-Humanism in a Nutshell Part 1, The Liberation of Intellect
9. Caryacarya, Part 2, Society Point 26b
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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.
* * *
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Counting the days
“Mańir dyutite phúler hásite, ese chile mor madhuvane, bhúle jáoá kon phálgune…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0561)
Purport:
O’ my Dearmost, You came in my madhuvan - You came in the inner recesses of my heart - shining like pearls and with Your soft smile that is just like a bunch of fragrant flowers. This was one incredible moment during that auspicious and unforgettable spring season. I cannot ever forget it. After relinquishing everything, giving up hearth and home, and only ideating on You, for ages upon ages, I had been counting the days, waiting for You.
Since that blissful encounter and unbelievable occasion, so many southern breezes have passed, and the sandalwood tree has exuded and leaked so much of its sap and intoxicating fragrance and heavenly nectar. Countless morning stars have faded away, and so many days have gone by in my listlessness and melancholic longing for You. Alas, so many wonderful opportunities for a tender, loving rendezvous washed away in vain as You did not come.
O’ Parama Purusa, in Your absence the sweetness of the mind has been lost; my mental river of bhakti has dried up. Relying exclusively on Your unending mercy, the viina of my mind tearfully beseeches You, “O’ Prabhu, due to Your own sweet grace and infinite kindness, please come to me”...
Note for Prabhat Samgiita #0561:
(1) Madhuvan: This is the special grove or orchards where lovers meet and where bhaktas go to be with their Lord.
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Be careful before asking
Ananda Marga ideology says, “Suppose a man wants to be a king. In the next life he may be born into the household of a poor man whose surname is 'Raja' (king). He wanted to be a raja (king) and he became one! One must be very cautious before wishing for anything. In this regard there is a nice story. Once a certain person asked Shiva to grant him the boon of immortality. Shiva told him, 'It's impossible to become immortal. You should think more intelligently before asking anything.' So the man said, 'Alright, please grant me the boon that I will never die at night or during the day.' He died in the evening! In fact, the best thing is not to ask Parama Purus'a for anything." (1)
Note: First thing is that it is best not to ask mundane things from Parama Purusa because one does not know what is going to happen even after one second - whether one will survive or die. In that case, asking for something will be useless as we ourselves do not know our future needs. That is why one should say, "O' Parama Purusa, please act according to Your wish." Finally, if one has so much desire to ask something from Parama Purusa, then the only thing one should ask for is parabhakti - the highest devotion.
Reference:
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4, “Ye Yathá Máḿ Prapadyante”
== Section 4: Links ==
Postings to Read
Baba's communication style
Mental peace & debt
Baba story: PS vs Rabindra Samgeeta
Moulding our children into margiis
