Why sadhaka must have Saḿskrta name + 2 more

Baba

Why sadhaka must have Saḿskrta name

Namaskar, 

Some feel uncomfortable using their Saḿskrta names in public. Yet those Saḿskrta names give deep meaning and spiritual value to their life. We all know that Baba's unique system of Saḿskrta names is one key aspect of the universal culture of our Ananda Marga and integral to the formation of one human society. 

Baba's story in DMC

(1) During His tour of Berlin Sector, Baba Himself was emphasizing the importance of Saḿskrta names. Time and again, He beautifully explained the meaning of various names and, on multiple occasions, He also corrected the then PA Dada ji's pronunciation of Saḿskrta names. This all shows how Baba was very particular on this point, and one beautiful scene also comes to mind. 

At one DMC, we held our usual kaoshikii and tandava contests and, when Dada ji called out the names of the participants, he announced the name of one sister, Ama'vati. Immediately, Baba pointed out that this name meant “darkness” or “new moon”; and, then and there, in front of one and all, Baba graciously told that her name should be Jyotismati, meaning “divine effulgence”. And, in that special way, that sister took on this new name. Certainly this was Baba's blessing on her. Here, the overall idea is that clearly Baba was ensuring every sadhaka has a proper Saḿskrta name.
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Infusion of spirituality

Here are some of the well known facts about Saḿskrta.

(2) The AM system of Saḿskrta names has a beautiful and deep spiritual significance. These Saḿskrta names have a proper spiritual meaning and that is why Baba has implemented this system in AM. Baba is always encouraging the use of Saḿskrta names because they make human existence glorified and meaningful. Human life is an ideological flow-- so ideology should be reflected in each and every action.

So Saḿskrta names carry a special vibration and import. Whereas legal names etc from most other languages, especially from many European countries, do not have any meaning—or they may even carry some dogmatic meaning.
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Point of unity

(3) Every Ananda Margii knows that Baba has created a beautiful system to form one human society. In that system, we will all have common names using the commonality of the Saḿskrta language. Baba has beautifully explained in His grammar books, and in so many other discourses, that Saḿskrta links to most of the world’s languages. The overall sense is that Saḿskrta names provide a social spark and a beautiful spiritual link.

(4) So Saḿskrta is a unifying language for the entire world. Saḿskrta has a relationship with most languages because they have their roots in Saḿskrta. So the common language for naming can only be done through Saḿskrta. Due to its unique connection with nearly every language base, Saḿskrta unifies humanity and serves as a tool for forming one human society.

(5) Naturally then Saḿskrta should be treated as one's own. Today, most of the major languages have Saḿskrta roots in one form or another. So Saḿskrta stands as a common bond that unites all people.
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Baba's distinct style

(6) In His Ananda Vacanamrtam series, Baba has given several discourses explaining Saḿskrta names.
(7) When Baba initiated new avadhutas, He always gave new names and explained the meaning of those names. This further demonstrates how Baba places much importance on the Saḿskrta language and that it is the ideal language for naming.
(8) Our spiritual names have deep significance, and, as Saḿskrta is such a concentrated language, even small words contain a very detailed and elaborate meaning.
(9) Furthermore, using Saḿskrta names is Baba’s beautiful blessing on humanity, and we should be strict in following His dharmic guidelines and system on the use of Saḿskrta names.
 
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "At the time of initiation or shortly afterwards, those who do not have a Saḿskrta name should be given one...The Saḿskrta name should be used in all worldly dealings." (2)

Conclusion

Here's is Baba's blessing that in each and every sphere of life we have the opportunity to implement dharma in the society.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "In this entire universe, the wind is blowing in our favour. It is the most opportune time to do something for the present and future humanity. At this critical juncture one moment of time has the value of 100 years. Utilise the present position -- utilise the situation." (3)

Namaskar,
In Him,
Ba’ba’shiis’a

We should be courageous

(10) So all margiis should feel proud to use their Saḿskrta name. However, those who lack basic courage or suffer from laja (shyness), often just give their mundane name when introducing themselves-- or when writing etc. And good family margiis always give their children a Saḿskrta name, and that is their real name which is used in all legal matters. In this way, we are moving forward at a very fast speed in making one human society where all are moving in the same direction, i.e. towards Parama Purusa. 

Saḿskrta names bring beauty & charm 

(11) The use of Saḿskrta names is very important. It is a key ingredient in life, and, without that, life is lackluster. It is just like whatever recipe you make, if there is a lack of salt, it becomes tasteless. Likewise for those margiis not using a Saḿskrta name, their personality is devoid of charm. By not using or writing the Saḿskrta name, that exposes the whole identity that this person is a new margii. Those who are bhaktas easily understand all these points. But due to lack of bhakti and / or materialistic tendencies, some feel shy to use their Saḿskrta names.
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Cause of not using

(12) Baba says in SS part III that those who are not established on the path of spirituality are shy to practice in front of others. So usually those who do not have deep devotion, feel shy to reveal themselves as Ananda Margiis and they feel shy to tell others that they are vegetarian and most of the time they do not like to tell or use their own Saḿskrta name. Or the Saḿskrta names of others. But this is only because of their weakness of the mind and lack of proper moral strength. In Subhasita Samgraha part 3, Baba explains that those who suffer from such a weakness of mind due to materialism or other negative philosophies get these psychic complexes.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Those who are reared in the cradle of materialistic ideologies, feel shy or ashamed at first to sit in meditation in the presence of others." (1)
 
Likewise, those who do not like to use their own Saḿskrta name in public is the expression of a new sadhaka, as evidenced by the above teaching. 

Following our dharma

(13) Baba's beautiful ideas about Saḿskrta should be propagated more and more. By that way, along with sadhana, new and old sadhakas will easily cultivate the requisite courage to use their Saḿskrta name for all realms of life. That shyness to use their Saḿskrta name will fade away. So this is another reason why Baba's teachings related with Saḿskrta should be highlighted and explained.
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Universality of Saḿskrta

These following interesting and unique points given by Baba all point towards the universality of the Saḿskrta language and how most of the various local languages from around the globe find their roots and origin in the Saḿskrta.

Ananda Marga philosophy states: "In Saḿskrta the word 'duhitr' is derived by adding trn' to the verbal root duh-- in Latin, duhitar; in modern English, 'daughter'. Since the word 'duhitr' contains the letter 'ha', the English 'daughter' is also spelled  with an 'h', however over time its pronunciation has been lost. From this it can clearly be deduced that both English and Saḿskrta are Vedic languages, hence the many similarities between the two. For example, the word "night" is naktram' in Vedic and noctrum in old Latin. The Latin adjective is 'nocturnal'." (4)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Silik in Arabic means 'fine fibre'. The fine fibres that came to Bengal from China were given the Saḿskrta name ciina'm'shuka. This cinna'm'shuka was given the Farsi name resham and the Arabic name silk. Arab merchants used to export this cinna'm'shuka to the markets of Europe. When they were heard saying the Arabic word in Europe, cinna'm'shuka became 'silk' with the help of a little fault pronunciation." (5)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The proper eating and digesting of the surplus food in the appendix is called romanthana in Saḿskrta … In good English we call it "rumination" and in spoken English "chewing the cud." (6)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The word jina'na (knowledge) is derived from the Saḿskrta root verb jina' (to know).... The verb jina' was changed into keno in old Latin language. In Saḿskrta the pronunciation is jina', in Bengali jina, in the Rgvedic language jina, in Old Latin keno, and in Modern English "know"-- as the original spelling of the word was "kenow", we still spell the word with a "k" at the beginning without actually pronouncing it." (YP) Baba says, "Vedic Saḿskrta is a language about 15,000 years old... in Saḿskrta each and every word is created from a root verb." (7)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Sam'skrta is a classical subject as well as an ancient language. It is the mother of all the mother languages of South Asia and Southeast Asia." (8)

Ananda Marga philosophy says. "There is a very close relationship between Vedic and all other classical languages of the world. If Vedic is properly nourished and encouraged it will encourage the unity of the world and a cordial relationship amongst human beings will develop." (9)

Ananda Marga philosophy explains, "Latin is the daughter of Vedic and so is Sam'skrta. If Sam'skrta is used human unity will be encouraged and human beings will move closer together. See how sweet the link is between Vedic, Sam'skrta and the other classical languages of the world? So you should encourage the study of Sam'skrta." (10)

Hence it is clear that Saḿskrta is one unifying force and that is linked with all languages of the globe. Hence every person has the right to call Saḿskrta as their own.

Nowadays, when the world is moving deeper and deeper into crisis, more and more margiis and acaryas will have a greater role to play in the general society. People are looking for answers and directions about which way to go. They see that politicians are trustless, various disasters are on the rise, and psychic tension is increasing. As a means of finding some calm in all this chaos, many are turning to yoga, which is experiencing a world-wide boom. So, from many angles, the common society is reaching out for answers, and, by Baba's grace, we can provide them with the proper path.
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Remembering who we are

Most importantly, we should remember our dharma, and we should also remember who we are, as we move forward keeping Sadguru Baba’s system in mind.

References
1. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 3, Supreme Benevolence and Mundane Pleasure (Shreya and Preya)
2. Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 1, The Process of Initiation
3. Prout in a Nutshell Part 17, Move with Ever-Accelerating Speed
4. Varńa Vijiṋána, Phonetics – 2 (Discourse 2)
5. Varńa Vijiṋána, Phonetics, Prefixes and Suffixes (Discourse 5)
6. Varńa Vijiṋána, Emanation (Discourse 20)
7. The Faculty of Knowledge, The Faculty of Knowledge – 1
8. Prout in a Nutshell Part 17, The Evolution of Indian Languages
9. Prout in a Nutshell Part 17, The Significance of Language
10. Prout in a Nutshell Part 17, The Significance of Language

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

My entire being

"A'mi bhule gechi sei dine ks'an' yabe toma're dekechi anupam..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1147)

Purport:

My Parama Purusa, I have forgotten the time and day when I first saw You, but the sweet memory and the spiritual vibration are still resonating in my mind. My most Dear, You are anupam - the Incomparable One. Even now when I think about You, that nectar of grace is ever-present.

From the vibration that is emanating from the vast blue sky, the omkara sound resounds and floats in the air. I became lost in that form and attraction. That divine ecstasy permeates my whole existence and overpowers my entire being with that supreme love.

Baba, the infinite kindness and sweet aroma which You showered on the animate entities of this dusty earth You also bestowed eternally in my mind. By listening to the melody of the song which You sang, even the most filthy became perfectly pure.

Baba, my Beloved, I forgot that very special moment when You blessed me with Your blissful prema. But when I think about You, that love becomes alive and my whole self gets vibrated; it saturates my heart. Baba You are so gracious; Your love is unforgettable... 

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Place of devayonis

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2023/02/birth-of-devayoni.html

Baba demonstration: efficacy of Guru mantra

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/story-danger-in-not-applying-madhuvidya.html

Baba's communication style

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-receives-his-direct-address-4-more.html

Place of devayonis

Baba

Place of devayonis

Namaskar, 

Every sadhaka is aware about devayonis, i.e. different types of microvita beings. And here we take a look at where these luminous bodies fit in the cycle of creation, or srsti cakra. The following points address this query as well as other related topics about devayonis. 
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How people become devayonis

(A) We have all read in our AM Elementary Philosophy book how the process of pratisaincara (the 2nd half of brahmacakra) starts with the plant and animal kingdoms and progresses towards human life and life divine. There it explains that neither plants nor animals become devayonis directly. Rather, it is only after one has first attained the human form that one can then take rebirth as a devayoni. It is wholly dependent on a human being’s conduct and mental inclination that will lead them to become a devayoni. Accordingly, with regards to the cycle of creation (a.k.a srsti cakra), all devayonis fall within the realm of pratisaincara. 

(B) Some might ask how or why one becomes a devayoni? And they might follow-up that query with: Is this good or bad? Essentially, when a human being develops their mind in a particular avenue to an extremely advanced stage in any faculty, but wholly forgets about Parama Purusa, then they degenerate and become a devayoni. This type of degeneration into microvita is precipitous, and it may take that person a very long time to again get human life.
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They are under punishment

(C) Devyonis are under punishment, and that is why they are missing the solid and liquid factors. Verily, they only have three factors: luminous, aerial, and ethereal. And when their samskara is exhausted then they may / might get human life. So only after burning their samskara can they again attain human form. And then they have to successfully navigate human life, get onto the path of sadhana, and practice intensively. Then and only then might they get mukti / moksa. So theirs is a multi-layered journey, and they have a long way to go. 

(D) When one becomes a devayoni / microvita being then that is merely a temporary assignment, though it might be for as long as 100 million years or more. However, it is not that one will suffer in that manner permanently or up to eternity. It is not the equivalent of the Semitic notion of eternal damnation. Rather, that entity has taken the form of a devayoni in order to burn a particular type or samskara. And when that samskara is fulfilled, they may again get human life.
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Reborn as microvita

(E) Those human beings that err and get reborn as microvita had a subtle mind. They were not pashas (animals) in human form. They were developed beings who misused or pointed their aim towards an extremely advanced stage in any faculty, like knowledge or beauty, instead of goading their mind towards Parama Purusa. 

(F) Devayonis are positive microvita, and pretayonis are negative microvita. One can become either one; it all depends upon their actions.
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Conclusion

The main thing for a sadhaka to remember is that human life is for sadhana and the attainment of Parama Purusa. The only way to avoid this precipitous downfall of becoming a devayoni is to always yearn for Him and surrender at His lotus feet. 

In Him, 
Prema Prabhu

~ In-depth study ~

Here below are some of Baba’s key teachings on devayonis etc. 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Although there are seven varieties of pretayonis – that is, negative microvita – there may be some other pretayonis besides these. Similarly, there are seven varieties of devayonis – that is, positive microvita – and besides these there may also be other varieties of positive microvita. The seven varieties of devayoni are yakśa, kinnara, gandharva, vidyádhara, prakrtiliina, videhaliina and siddha.”

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Devayonis are positive microvita. Though siddhas are elevated human beings, those who have some aesthetic attraction for physical objects like money, ornaments, etc., become kinnaras after their demise. As spiritual aspirants they are elevated to some extent, and as human beings they are decent, but they prayed to Parama Puruśa for beauty instead of for Parama Puruśa Himself. Such people, after their demise, attain the status of kinnara devayonis.”

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Devayonis are composed of three fundamental factors – ethereal, aerial and luminous. The solid and liquid factors are left on the earth after the death of the physical body.” 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Those who want Parama Puruśa but worship crude matter out of misguided devotion attain the state of prakrtiliina after they die. These disembodied minds are transformed into bricks, stone, wood, etc. Those who pray to the idols made of clay, metal or wood out of misguided devotion can never attain Parama Puruśa because one can never attain supreme knowledge through this type of worship. The state of prakrtiliina is very miserable indeed because human beings who are endowed with a developed consciousness get transformed into crude matter like stone, wood, etc.”

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “If one sits for meditation in that particular place where these devayonis exist in the form of stone or wood in ardent expectation of their emancipation, positive microvita will help a spiritual aspirant. As they are devayonis, they do not harm anyone – rather they assist spiritualists.”

References
1. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
2. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
3. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
4. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B
5. Microvitum in a Nutshell, Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B

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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: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Satsaunga

"Ya'ra' toma'y bha'laba'se, toma'r tarei kande ha'se..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2239)

Purport:

Baba, to those loving You, smiling, crying and dancing only for You, may my message be heard in their ears. Here is my note for those moving in Your divine flow.

Baba, to those loving only You, I have tremendous reverence and honour for them in my mind, for bhaktas. I will always remember their greatness and dedication. For such great people, I wander and travel all around to have their proximity, with an expectation of having their satsaunga and finding fulfilment. I want their company in order to hear tales about You, and so we may do kiirtana and sadhana together. Let such bhaktas know my feeling.

Such great bhaktas are my own. They are my kith and kin, and my life is for them. My colourful dreams take shape by coming in contact with such great personalities. Baba, those dancing in Your cosmic rhythm and moving according to Your dictates are great bhaktas and the vanguards of society. My time gets properly utilized when I come in contact with such great bhaktas. They are venerable for me... 

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Misdirected samadhi

   Ananda Marga philosophy says, "By the way you should know that samádhi does not only occur as a result of a certain realization; other samádhis can occur on indriyas or the five fundamental factors. When the mind is focused on a particular object and becomes intensely concentrated it is called samádhi. According to spiritual science the samádhi attained when the entire mind is pin-pointed on Parama Puruśa is called prajiṋá samádhi."
   "When a sádhaka focuses his or her mind on the solid factor (solid is one of the five fundamental factors) and thinks “I am the earth” he or she attains kśitibhaetik samádhi, losing all practical intelligence in the process. Those who constantly think about rupees or dollars attain a kind of samádhi, too, for they become completely identified with their crude object of attraction. If such people incur heavy losses due to the collapse of their business or bank, they will die an instant death, for the pillars on which their life was built crumbled beneath them. So, once they lost their wealth, they lost their lives too." (1)


Story of my own cousin

Note: Tragically, my own cousin experienced this type of negative samadhi. During the last economic downturn, he became very worried about his finances. He had an inheritance of 20 million dollars, and he thought he was going to lose it all. He experienced a very strange, deep, dark depression and feelings of hopelessness and helplessness.

Finally, his mind just stopped - and he sat there frozen - completely fixated on the prospect of losing all his money. He sat in a comatose state completely engrossed in thoughts about losing money - everything else in his mind vanished. It was just money, money, money. He skipped his food, ignored natural call, and sat in one spot all day long for almost 1 week. He did not die, but he came very close to death. When at last he emerged from this state, he was totally unaware about what had happened. It was as if he had been in a vacuum.

Baba's warning is that mundane things like money or wealth should never be one's object of ideation. Worldly things are by definition transient. They slip away. And when that happens, people become shocked, even negative samadhi. This becomes very serious for those who were very attached with those objects. They will fall into a state of terrible misery, and perhaps even death.

Best is to goad and point the mind to Parama Purusa. Because if one is fixated on the mundane and prone to that negative type of samadhi then one may remain depressed or even resort to suicide…

In Him,
Sudhiindra

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell, Ekendriya – 7

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Like dog chewing dry bone

   Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Under the influence of avidyá, people become so infatuated that they forget the difference between pure and impure; and so greedy that they eat rotten meat, choose to forget that alcohol is bad for health, and even try to prove the unholy as being holy by force of logic. Some people claim that eating meat and drinking alcohol are a part of dharma sádhaná; and some state they eat meat to maintain their health and strength."
   "Lost in blind pursuit for finite objects, people fail to realize that the pleasure they derive will actually bring more sorrow in the future. An alcoholic does not understand that heavy drinking severely damages the liver: an opium addict does not understand that the temporary pleasure derived from the drug gradually benumbs the nervous system. This mistaking pain to be pleasure is caused by the influence of avidyá. Those who succumb to this influence can be likened to a dog chewing on a dry bone in a burial ground. The dog thinks that the blood oozing out of its jaws comes from the dry bones and greedily bites even harder, further damaging its jaws. The poor animal wrongly thinks sorrow is happiness." (1)

Note: You might have come across how even some proper humans get degenerated and indulge in all kinds of vices. The root cause is their free will and avidya maya. The way avidya maya binds humans it does not do to animals. Humans have freedom / free will and they are therefore more prone to be bound by avidya maya. So avidya maya allures them and pushes them into the deep, dark chasm. And they degenerate. That is the sorry state of affairs. That is why sometimes you see that even those who were once great monks end up leading a degenerated life. If the noose of avidya maya is very strong then they do not realise their downfall either. They cannot understand that they are so degenerated, just like most of our purodha ji maharajas.

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 8, The Macrocosmic Stance and Human Life

== Section 4: Links ==

Postings to Read

Baba demonstration: efficacy of Guru mantra

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/story-danger-in-not-applying-madhuvidya.html

Baba's communication style

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-receives-his-direct-address-4-more.html

Mental peace & debt

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/03/story-debt-mental-peace.html

Baba story: PS vs Rabindra Samgeeta

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/07/baba-story-first-cultural-program.htm

Moulding our children into margiis

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/harming-vs-helping-child.html

Baba demonstration: efficacy of Guru mantra + 3 more

Baba

Baba demonstration: efficacy of Guru mantra

Namaskar,

Baba has always done various types of demonstrations to give us a hands-on look regarding the subtle, invisible ways of spirituality. Using various mantras and forces of tantra, Baba would (a) withdraw the life-force from the human body and then make the body come back to life, (b) have sadhakas grab His toe to see others' past lives, or (c) use His cane to reverse an otherwise incurable disease. All these demonstrations, Baba has done to show us that spiritual force is something real, not something imaginary.
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Because without that, a very new margii might possibly think that spirituality is just something make-believe because they cannot see its true effect or physical manifestation. It is just like how certain illiterate Indian villagers refuse to send their children to school because there does not seem to be any practical benefit of going to school all day and getting an education, since the child does not return home with anything tangible per se. Whereas if their child does not go to school and instead stays home then that small boy or girl can collect a whole bundle of sticks during the course of the day. When comparing these two outcomes, the villager concludes that it is far more beneficial for the child to stay at home and collect sticks etc, because going to school does not yield any tangible fruit.

Similar is the case with spirituality. If people do not see any tangible, practical result in the external world from their mantra japa, then a very new person might think it is useless or just a waste of time. That is why people are prone to follow avidya tantric gurus who say a mantra and magically make Rolex watches appear out of thin air etc. Because those followers see some so-called practical result. In His own manner, Baba would regularly put forth demonstrations and practical examples to show us that spirituality is the most subtle and powerful force in this universe. And this below story works in this very direction to teach us the inner value and special force of practicing 2nd lesson.

Meaning of ista mantra & Guru mantra

By the Ista mantra the sadhaka is 'lovingly calling' Parama Purusa and in the Guru mantra the sadhaka is remembering that 'He is watching me'. These are the beautiful ways Baba has described these mantras. So in our life on the path of bhakti, we are to practice these two mantras accordingly. In the repetition of the Ista mantra one is calling out to Parama Purusa in a deeply loving and personal way. And by Guru mantra one recalls His ever-present gaze, helping to keep Him in mind in their daily actions and spiritual life. Guru mantra does not mean the mantra Guru uses, but rather here the term “Guru” means that this mantra is very significant and very important for the practitioner.

Why madhuvidya’ before every work

It is understood that second lesson, Guru mantra, madhuvidya, and brahmacarya are all one and the same. Baba's guideline is that Guru mantra should be taken before doing any work. That does not just mean taking second lesson before performing an initiation or before starting a long journey. Rather we are to do second lesson always - before each and every action. Before bathing, before going to work, before making any small or big decision, before sleep etc. Always.
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So that means upon waking up one should repeat Guru mantra, then it should be repeated before attending to natural call, before washing your hands, before taking bath, before doing asanas, before eating food, before washing the dishes, before getting dressed, before answering the phone, before going on the bus, before your meeting, before going to the store, before buying anything, before exiting the store, before calling a friend, before preparing food, before reading an article - in all times and before all activities one must ideate and repeat their Guru mantra. By this way, sadhakas develop the right habit and feel His divine vibration before starting any work, big or small.

Some dogmatic communities think that one should only repeat their mantra when involved in certain works, but that it should not be repeated while on the toilet (commode), or when picking up garbage etc. But in Ananda Marga, we do not adhere to such distinctions. One's mantra should be used in all circumstances. So in Ananda Marga, we repeat our mantra before each and every activity. A new margii may feel that it is just something ritualistic and not very meaningful. With practice, however, they will learn.

Some of our acaryas feel that already their lives are "fully dedicated for Baba" then in that case what is the need to practice all the lessons. They were thinking that, 'Already my life is holy' etc. Such is the misunderstanding of a few dadas. Baba wants to teach us that we are always to keep the mind absorbed in spiritual ideation, and that second lesson is one of the best ways to do this. And by so doing, all kinds of negative microvita get destroyed and we will be protected. That is also one of the benefits. And that is what the below story also highlights.


Before entering Baba's room

It was the general style that Baba would go to the hall to carry out reporting. This happened for years and years; and then in the latter era, around 1989-90, Baba would call people to His room for conducting reporting. All along it was understood that it was Baba's rule that one must do second lesson when entering His room, or wherever He was holding reporting.

On many occasions during various reporting sessions or even general darshan, Baba would lovingly point out how a particular person did not repeat their Guru mantra upon entering. Baba would explicitly state their name(s), and make them stand in front of everyone. The goal in all of this was to get people habituated to using their Guru mantra consistently before doing any work.
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From time to time, Baba told that if anyone did not repeat Guru mantra then they would have to face the consequences. So it was everyone's long-standing habit to repeat their Guru mantra when entering Baba's room or place of reporting. This was especially the case with PA Dada and the various central workers who were regularly around Baba. It became part of their life to automatically repeat their second lesson when walking into Baba's room or any other place where Baba was.


Baba's divine liila: what happened that day

Then one day, Baba called several Dadas for reporting in His room, and one of the Dadas in that group was usually posted in a far away place. He was a senior Dada no doubt, but since this Dada was not usually around Baba, it was not his habit nor was he consciously aware about the long-standing rule to repeat Guru mantra before entering Baba's room, or wherever Baba was conducting reporting.

So when reporting was called, then all the regular Dadas repeated their Guru mantra upon entering, but this other Dada just walked into the room without taking second lesson. Immediately, that Dada fell on the ground unconscious. No one could revive him. He was just lying there lifelessly on the floor of Baba's room, near the entryway.

Baba immediately expressed His feigned fury towards all the Dadas present for not reminding and warning this other Dada about the dangers of not repeating Guru mantra when entering His room. Baba lovingly scolded them again and again for being remiss in reminding him. Because now this Dada was basically dead on the floor. This liila’ continued for several minutes and all the Dadas stood there silently - accepting Baba's rebuke.
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Finally Baba lovingly said, “What shall I do - shall I save him?”

Then all the Dadas replied, “Yes, yes, Baba, please save him.”

Then in His divine liila, in a playful manner, Baba then countered: “But do you not understand that this boy committed a sin by not repeating Guru mantra before entering the room. Should he not get punishment for this?”

The room once again became quiet.

Then Baba said, “Now who is advocating that he should be saved.”

No one replied; none of the Dadas came forward. The room was silent.

(Those Dadas were thinking that Baba wanted this Dada to be punished; so they kept silent thinking that they were complying with Baba's wish.)

Then, with His magical charm, while smiling at everyone, Baba again turned the tables, “You are all worthless! Someone is suffering terribly and lying on the floor nearly dead and you do not think that he should be saved. Have you no compassion! Have you no shame! You are all worthless human beings.”

Then quickly the Dadas all spoke up and begged Baba again and again to please save their fellow Dada. They understood Baba's liila’ and loving manner.

And accordingly Baba was gracious and that Dada was saved, i.e. he was granted life and became completely normal once again.

Very practical & very powerful

This was Baba's special way of teaching everyone that second lesson is something very practical and very powerful and that it should be incorporated into our life - before we undertake any action. This is the very clear-cut lesson Baba was giving through this above scene. And everyone present understood and never forgot it.

So none should become lazy or remiss in any of their spiritual duties. Rather we are to always remember that Guru's grace is everything and by taking second lesson we are automatically remembering Him and getting His grace. And by that way, we are protected from so many negative forces. Because, our Ananda Marga siddha mantras are the most potent force in the universe as they are empowered by Gurushakti - Guru's infinite grace.

From the above story we should always remember to repeat our Guru mantra - before each and every thought and before each and every actions-- no matter how big or small. Always we should repeat our second lesson mantra.
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Conclusion

By Baba's grace through the regular and proper use of Guru mantra our mind will always be in a positive flow - ensconced in His bliss. In that case, no harm can come to us.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "You should remember to use guru mantra regularly before every action. One attains success in the field of action by the right application of guru mantra. Some of you, I do not say all, often forget to use guru mantra before starting an activity. If you do forget, repeat it after completing the action. When one no longer makes such a mistake, that is, when one always remembers to use guru mantra...one experiences an unbroken flow of bliss in one’s mind." (1)

Namaskar,
Sastaunga Pranam to Baba,
Mahadeva

~ In-depth study ~

Feigned anger?

The Propounder of Ananda Marga, Sadguru Baba, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji, is the embodiment of dharma. One of the characteristics of a dharmika is akrodha or non-anger. Baba perfectly embodies this quality. Those close to Baba understood that He never becomes angry. Only He would feign anger or show as if He was angry in order to teach and impress upon others the severity of a particular situation. So never can one truly say that Baba was ever furious etc. Just He would pretend to be angry externally in order to lovingly guide His bhaktas.

Relevant quotes on Guru mantra & Guru's grace

By second lesson, by repeating Guru mantra, we remember our Goal and enter the abode of Brahma. That is Baba's special guideline.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "One should move ahead in one’s mission after determining one’s goal. Once the goal is fixed there remains almost no possibility, of error; hence you should always remember your goal. But once you fall into the trap of error it leads to danger. This is the reason why I advise people to remember their guru mantra, to always remain aware of the goal. The souls of those people who practice sa'dhana' in this way enter the abode of Brahma." (2)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "When you conduct your worldly activities, beginning with buying supplies from the ration shop, buying tickets for a sporting event or buying a railway ticket, everything is fraught with anxieties. Whatever you do, repeat your Guru mantra in your mind. In other words, while doing your work take the name of Parama Puruśa so that your action will be sanctified. If you find that you are not in a position to do anything else, then sing kiirtana loudly. In this way you will always remain close to Lord." (3)

Main dharma vs secondary dharma

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "All dharmas have upadharmas [secondary characteristics]. Human life is no exception. For example, to provide for your family you require some sort of employment – be it agriculture, trading or business – you have to keep the house clean, feed everyone, and so on. These are the secondary characteristics included within the fundamental human dharma. What normally happens in human life? People get caught up in the secondary characteristics. For instance, when eating delicious food people often say “How good it tastes! But if it only had a bit more spice in it, then it would taste even better.” Being engrossed in the secondary dharma, people all too easily deviate from their main dharma. In ancient India, the usual custom was to offer a part of one’s meal to God before eating it. The spirit was, “May I remember You with every bit of food.” In Ananda Marga there is a system of applying guru mantra before commencing any action. The psycho-philosophy behind guru mantra is to transform the secondary dharma into the primary dharma at the psychic level. If this were not done then one’s secondary dharma would predominate. Much precious time is wasted by those who follow their secondary dharmas." (4)

Ananda Marga ideology states,  "“Brahmacaryam” – that is “moving in Brahma while eating”. What sort of eating? The person is getting all sorts of physical, psychic and supra-psychic pabula from the Cosmic Body of Brahma. Thus he who is moving in Brahma with the help of his second lesson, guru mantra, is brahmacárii. He always remembers the fact that all his movements are within the Cosmic Body of Brahma." (5)


How to acquire immense power

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Suppose, there is a drop of water in an ocean. When the drop feels its unity with the ocean, the drop no longer remains as a drop, it becomes the ocean. But when it feels its separation from the ocean, it is nothing but a drop of water. So, when a human being feels his/her unity with the Supreme Lord and feels that he/she is not an ordinary person, but the blessed child of the Supreme Father and when becomes one with him, then he/she is no longer an ordinary person. He/she acquires immense power, immense vitality, infinite vitality and this is your Yoga in the physical sphere. You should always remember that a man or a woman is an ordinary person when separated from the Supreme Father, but he/she becomes Supreme when one with the Supreme. This we do with the help of our Guru Mantra. This is Yoga in the physical sphere." (6)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In the case of a psychic disease or when one gets afraid while coming in contact with those luminous bodies or recreated minds, those preśitamánasas, what is the medicine? The medicine is, do kiirtana or devotional chanting. Do kiirtana for one minute or repeat your guru mantra, and that “ghost” will instantly vanish into thin air. So under no circumstances should you be afraid." (7)

What to do before setting out on a journey

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Now I think there are so many graduates amongst you, and doctors – if you are asked to appear for the examination, the medical final, will you be able to pass just now? No. You have forgotten everything. Your smrti, that is, your memory, will not help you. The smrti has become – what? Very dilute, very faint, due to constant waning. What should be the best smrti? I think your ácáryas told you that you should repeat and recite …..Internally, Iśt́a mantra and guru mantra." (8)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "If people become more and more regular in the application of their guru mantra, then on one hand they will be able to perform more and more physical activities, and at the same time they will be able to avoid creating new saḿskáras (reactive momenta). Regarding vipáka it can also be said that human beings must treat all the objects of this universe in the proper perspective as the various expressions of Parama Puruśa, and learn how to apply madhuvidyá even while discharging their mundane duties." (9)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "You shall not take into account the dates and stars while setting out on a journey. You may, as necessary, set out for your destination after ascribing Brahma-hood to your journey through guru mantra. If you are to consult the dates and stars at every step, you are to carry an almanac with you all the time – something which is truly contrary to nature." (10)

References
1. Ananda Vacnamrtam - 7, 'An Exemplary Life'
2. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 10
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 10, The Supreme Entity – the Non-Doer
4. Namami Krsnasundaram, Párthasárathi Krśńa and Dvaetaváda (Discourse 18)
5. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 1, The Glory of Pranava
6. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, What is Yoga
7. Yoga Psychology, Are Ghosts Hallucinations
8. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, Ideological Flow and the Eight-fold Path
9. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 11
10. Caryacarya - 1, Commencing A Journey

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 ==

Flow of Your grace

"Áji, tomári parashe tomári haraśe, dharańii ut́hilo hási…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0734)

Purport:

My Parama Purusa, today, basking in Your ever-flowing krpa of joy and moved by Your warm touch, all mortals - all my brothers and sisters - have started smiling. Everyone is wholly ensconced in Your cosmic rhythm and infinite bliss. From all corners, human beings everywhere are expressing their heartfelt feeling by proclaiming: "Supreme Entity, my Dearmost, I love You so much.”

Most Compassionate One, in the flow of Your grace and blessings, the dark fog has lifted in the mere blink of an eye. Those sinners were like that dark fog and were trying to extinguish Your brilliant effulgence. Today those very sinners have suddenly vanished from the world in a flash. Spirituality, universal ideology, and teachings of neo-humanism are flourishing. It is Your krpa.

Those thoughts which were previously lying suppressed in seed form, in the realm of imagination, have today descended down into the core of all mortals. All have started thinking about bhagavad dharma. With this kindling of light on earth, every jiiva is now trying to merge into the seven realms - and play the divine flute in unison, with one Supreme Goal in mind...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Demons devoid of spirituality

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “In the most developed minds, an infinite thirst becomes awakened. By attaining the supreme rank of Brahma – bliss personified – that infinite thirst can be quenched. The sustained effort to attain that blissful state is called dharma sádhaná. But if human beings do not find the proper way to satisfy their thirst, they go astray. That is, those who do not follow the spiritual path may perform harmful actions at any time. Even those whom society respects as intelligent or learned may, in reality, be no better than “polished satans”, or what the scriptures call “demons”. Our modern society is full of such people. They talk about universalism like parrots. They have no defined ideology in their individual and collective lives, and merely dedicate themselves to the deception of the human race as they strive to serve their petty self-interests by any means, fair or foul. We cannot expect any beneficial contribution from them.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life in a Nutshell Part 8, Sadhana

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

हे परमपुरुष बाबा ! तुम्हें छोड़कर मेरा कोई नहीं है |

प्रभात सङ्गीत 2566 पुण्येर भार नेइ को आमार ।

बाबा, मेरे पास कोई पुण्य-बल नहीं है, पुण्य की पूँजी नहीं है | सिर्फ़ तुम्हारी करुणा का ही सहारा है | सरल और सीधे मन से मैं तुम्हारी कृपा की भीख माँग रहा हूँ | तुम्हारी कृपा के बिना कुछ भी नहीं हो सकता |

बाबा, तुम्हारी वराभयमुद्रा की छत्र-छाया ही मेरा एकमात्र  आश्रय है | हे परमपुरुष बाबा ! तुम्हें छोड़कर मेरा कोई नहीं है | मेरे जीवन की शुरुआत सञ्चर धारा के अङ्कुरण से शुरू हुई | तभी से मैं सदा तुम्हारी छत्र-छाया में हूँ | मेरे जीवन की प्रशान्ति तुमसे मिलकर एक होने में है | वही मेरा महान मरण होगा | और, उसी में मेरी परमागति होगी, इस संसार में मेरे आने और इस संसार से जाने की समाप्ति होगी |

बाबा,  तुम्हारी करुणा मिलने पर ही मेरे जीवन में आनन्द की धारा बहती है | और आनन्द कहाँ ? कहीं नहीं है | जो भी मेरे जीवन का सुख है, वह तुम्हारी करुणा का ही परिणाम है | तुमको भूलकर ज़िन्दा रहने में बहुत  कष्ट है, जीवन असार, सूखा और दुःखी है |

बाबा, मेरे हृदय में तुमने जो अध्यात्म विद्या, और भक्ति की वीणा बजाई है | वह संसार के सभी अमृतों से भी अधिक मधुर और मन को पागल बना देनेवाली है | मेरे अस्तित्व को तुम में खो देनेवाली है |


References
1. Hindi purport translated by Gopii from original English purport by Ananda Marga Universal.
2. Sadguru Baba says (in GD, Delhi, 26 Feb 1984) that when writing a Prabhat Samgiita purport then very simple words should be used so that the common mass may understand. The above Hindu purport has been written according to that guideline.

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Way to purify the kosas
 
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "The paincakośas shall have to be perfected, but how is it possible? They can be consummated only through the practice of yama and niyama [and the various lessons of sadhana]. The annamaya kośa is perfected through asanas (physical postures). Yama and niyama sádhana perfect the kámamaya kośa. The manomaya Kośa is perfected through pránáyáma. Through pratyáhára the atimánasa kośa is perfected. The vijinánmaya kośa is perfected through dhárańá and the hirańmaya kośa through dhyána. Only dhyána samádhi gives access to the soul. Pious persons are those who are earnest in their efforts to perfect the paincakośa. Human existence consists of the five kośas and spiritual practice is eightfold. This spiritual practice is Dharma. That which does not provide for the explanation of the paincakośa is not Dharma, but sectism." (1)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "The loka above this where the hiran'maya kos'a (subtle causal mind) is established is what we call devarloka (satya loka). When sa'dhakas merge their petty I-feeling from the realm of the devarloka (where this I-feeling is not very much evident) -- into the bearing of the Great, they establish themselves fully in Sagun'a Brahma (Qualified Consciousness -- the collectivity of Parama'tman, Macrocosm and Microcosm). In this loka, if the whole of the I-feeling (asmita) is shattered and merged in Purus'a, the unit attains total identification with Nirgun'a Brahma (Unqualified or Objectless Consciousness). This loka is the satyaloka -- this indeed is the Brahmaloka. The one who is established in this loka is alone the Brahman'a (Bra'hmin')." (2)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Invocation of the Supreme
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 4

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Baba's communication style

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/01/who-receives-his-direct-address-4-more.html

Mental peace & debt

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/03/story-debt-mental-peace.html

Baba story: PS vs Rabindra Samgeeta

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/07/baba-story-first-cultural-program.htm

Moulding our children into margiis

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/harming-vs-helping-child.html