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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Meaning of Dadhiici: March 05 observance + 5 more

Baba

Meaning of Dadhiici: March 05 observance

Namaskar,

The day of Dadhiici Divas is upon us: March 5. This occasion holds tremendous significance as dharmic sadhakas laid down their lives for the great cause of Ananda Marga ideology. This is a day to honor all those who sacrificed; it is also a time to remember the unprecedented dedication it took to establish Ananda Marga ideology. It is about the rise of bhagavad dharma on this earth. The first letter addressed the historical background of Dadhiici Divas along with how the day should be celebrated.
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Here following is a brief explanation of how the concept of dadhiici is unique and unlike traditional religious terminology. That is followed by a list of all the great dadhiicis in our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha.


Dadhiici does not mean martyr

The terms 'dadhiici' and 'martyr' are not the same thing. That is why Baba has specially given the occasion as “Dadhiici Divas” and not 'Martyrs Day' or 'Shahiids Day' etc. Because the term dadhiici bears a unique & special significance.

Baba says:
"When Christians die for Christendom, they are called martyrs;
When Muslims die for Islam they are called shahiids;
When My children sacrifice their life for the ideals of Bha'gavat Dharma,
I call them Dadhiicis." - 5 March, 1967

In Ananda Marga, our concept of dadhiici has absolutely no relation with the Christian term martyr. Because Christian martyrs are only fighting for their selfish and narrow-minded Christian interest such as in the Crusades and religious wars. Those martyrs did not sacrifice their lives for the welfare of one and all, i.e. bhagavat dharma. In contrast, in our Ananda Marga, those dadhiicis sacrificed their lives for the upliftment of the entire humanity. So none should be confused that the greatness of the term "dadhiicis" is similar to the dogmatic Christian concept of "martyr." Rather these two titles are worlds apart.
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1. Baba’s teachings of Ananda Marga are pure and blemishless. They espouse the high ideals of neo-humanism are beneficial for all of humanity, and regard one and all as the children of Parama Purusa. Those who sacrificed their lives for this great ideology are called dadhiicis. Those dadhiicis sacrificed their lives for the upliftment of the entire humanity.

2. Those who sacrificed their lives for the dogma of the bible are called martyrs. Those martyrs sacrificed their lives for their dogmatic Christian faith, not the upliftment of the entire humanity. Those martyrs did not sacrifice their lives for the welfare of one and all

3. The term "dadhiicis" is not similar to the term "martyr." Rather these two titles are worlds apart.

Note: During the Crusades, they were fighting for the domination of their religion and their parochial beliefs which only benefit their own followers. They regard others as heathens and curses beings etc. 


Special point about Dadhiici

As we know, often is the case in India, freedom fighters who died for India are known as ‘shahiid’, which is an Arabic word. The common Hindi or Sanskrit term – dadhiici – is not usually used. But that is wrong. Freedom fighters who died for India did not die for Islam. In His discourse Baba make this point quite clear.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Those brave warriors who take part in the Islamic religious wars (jeha’dd) are called muja’hid in Arabic. Those muja’hids who give up their life in battle are called shahiid. Those who are victorious in battle are called ga’jii (if they live, ga’jii; if they die, shahiid). Similarly, those who give up their life in the Christian religious wars (crusades) are called “martyrs”. By what logic then do we call those brave progeny who give up their life for their country or for any other great cause shahiid? Instead, we can use the word dadhiici for them because Mahars’i Dadhiici sacrificed his life for the welfare of others. He did not lose his life in a jihad, zihad or crusade.” (1)

In His above Baba guideline, Baba clarifies the meaning of the term shahiid and makes an explicit distinction between (a) those fanatics who die for the limited agenda of their dogmatic religion and (b) those great souls – dadhiicis – who selflessly sacrifice their lives for entire society.


List of Dadhiicis in Ananda Marga


Here following is a list of some of the brave and courageous WTs and Margiis who have sacrificed their lives for the mission:

On 5th March 1967: Ananda Nagar
  • Ac Abhedananda Avt
  • Ac Saccidananda Avt
  • Bharat Kumar
  • Prabhash Kumar
  • Avadhesh

They sacrificed their life at Ananda Nagar.
  • Shrii Bhagawat Panday (Ghazipur) was killed by communists.

On 28th August 1969:
  • Brother Shrii Ravi Sarkar was killed by communists at Coochbehar where he sacrificed his life.

During the communist attack in 1970:
  • LFT margii Shrii Ramdhan was burned to death by communists in the Patna Ananda Marga school.

Bhagalpur 1972
  • Ac Tyageshvarananda Avt: Bhagalpur interrogation police killed him while in jail (1972). The police arrested him on false charges and they killed him while he was in their custody.

1973 - 78 Protests of Poisoning Marga Guru
  • In protest of Baba's poisoning, those who self-immolated and sacrificed their lives - including Ac Divyananda Avt, Ac Dineshvarananda Avt, Ac Atulananda Avt, and 5 others - during the struggle when Baba was in jail. This includes in protest of Baba's poisoning, Didi Asitiima’s  self-immolation on 14th June 1978 of where she poured gasoline all over her body and lit herself on fire in a park in Manila, Luneta Park, Philippines in protest of Guru’s incarceration etc.

👉 Ac.' Divyanandji- 9th April, 1973 at Patna
👉 Ac.' Dineshwaranandji- 24th April, 1974, Old Fort, New Delhi
👉 Ac.' Atulanandji- 11th Dec, 1974, Patna
👉 Brahamcharini Shanti Ac.'- 2nd October, 1977, Geneva, Switzerland
👉 Brahamcharini Uma Ac.' & Ac.' Lokesh Brahamchari- 8th February, 1978, Berlin, Germany
👉 Ac.' Gagan Brahamchari- 17th February, 1978, Dallas, Texas, USA
👉 Brahamcharini Asitiima Ac.'- 14th June, 1978, Manila, Philippines


Massacre of 30th April 1982 at Bijon Setu (Kolkata) in broad daylight. The following dedicated workers were murdered by communist goondhas:
  • Avtk Ananda Praceta' Ac
  • Ac Adhishivananda Avt
  • Ac Bhaveshvarananda Avt
  • Ac Krpashivananda Avt
  • Ac Artasevananda Avt
  • Ac Subashwarananda Avt
  • Ac Venketashwarananda Avt
  • Ac Kamaleshananda Avt
  • Ac Girishananda Avt
  • Ac Prashivananda Avt
  • Ac Shomnath Brc
  • Ac Mukul Brc
  • Ac Virendra Brc
  • Ac Subrat Brc
  • Ac Dhruvajyoti Brc
  • Ac Jagamohan Brc
  • Shrii Ram Raghubar Agrawal of Jaipur
  • Etc: The list is long

To all these dadhiicis I pay my deepest salutations.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Vyankata

~ In-depth study ~

More about dadhiicis

Some wonder if all our Wts killed by communists / government agencies etc are dadhiicis. First then we have to remind ourselves of Baba's definition of dadhiici.
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Sadguru Baba says, "When My children sacrifice their live for the ideals of Bha'gavat Dharma, I call them Dadhiicis."

Based on the above definition, we can readily decide the matter. Here is the formula:

#1: Ananda Marga is bhagavad dharma.
#2: Those communists killed Ananda Margiis because they were following bhagavad dharma.
#3: So anyone killed because they were following bhagavad dharma is treated as sacrificing for bhagavad dharma.
#4: Those dharmikas did not leave or give up Ananda Marga; rather they preferred death.
#5: According to the aforementioned definition, those killed by communists for being an Ananda Margii are all dadhiicis. #6: If they were not on the path of Ananda Marga they would not have been killed.
#7: If anyone sacrificed for the cause of bhagavad dharma then they are a dadhiici, regardless of any other degrading behaviour they may have displayed in their personal life.
#8: Nowadays if anyone is killed in the struggle to establish margii rights or for the integrity of Baba's scripture etc then they are a dadhiici.

Final conclusion: All those standing for the ideals of Ananda Marga are dadhiicis. That includes those Wts murdered by communists etc.


Margii who survived 1982 massacre


Shrii Vanshidhar Parikh of Jaipur was riding in the same taxi as Shrii Ram Raghubar Agrawal on that fateful date of 30 April 1982. Vanshidhar Parikh was beaten mercilessly but not killed as those attackers identified him as a family man. Although Raghubar Agrawal was also a family man, but since he had long hair and a long beard, those communists attackers mistook him for a sannyasi and murdered him.
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How to observe the day


Dadhiici Divas is known as a day of great dedication and sacrifice for the lofty ideal of Ananda Marga ideology. It can be celebrated with due respect and regard in the following way:

(A) Half-Day Fasting
(B) Dharmacakra
(C) Slide Show: History of Struggle for Dharma in Ananda Marga
(D) Story-telling for Children
(E) Debate
(F) Poetry Readings
(G) Dance - Drama: Teach and Educate New People
(H) Talk: Review of spread of bhagavad dharma and recounting the efforts of those who sacrificed.
(I) Exhibition

Note: This is part of our ongoing series for this upcoming observance, Dadhiici Divasa, on 05 March. Links to earlier letters are appended below.

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Special Note: 

Baba did not conduct a general darshan with all people gathered around where He just talked about farming. Rather, Baba's talks on farming occurred in a much more informal setting. For instance, during His garden walks Baba would often talk about plants and the natural world, and on many occasions Asiimananda was there with his notepad and writing down what Baba was telling. In addition, there was the program where margiis and Wts were bringing plants from around the world to Baba, and on those occasions also Baba often told about those plants and other farming ideas etc, and here again Asiimananda would regularly be present to write down Baba's words and take notes. Sometimes, in His room Baba called Asiimananda to dictate farming notes.
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So this is one source of information for the Ideal Farming book. Secondly, in the Shabda Cayanika series, Baba would address a wide breadth of topics including those related with plants, soil, fruit trees, farming etc. So these are the two chief sources of info on this topic.

References
1. Varna Vijiana, Disc 21


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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 ==

Filled with bliss

"Kabe játrá holo shuru, bhúle gechi se kathá..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0699)

Purport:

My Parama Purusa, I do not remember that auspicious day when my spiritual journey started. I have completely forgotten the moment when my voyage towards enlightenment began. Since many lives slowly You have been calling me. By Your grace, my radius gradually reduced. Now I am close to my Supreme desideratum. On the path of sadhana so many thorns have pierced my feet. Innumerable obstacles came and created hindrances in my forward movement. Those miseries and the pain have faded away. Now my mind is filled with bliss. 

Parama Purusa, on the journey towards You I crossed the burning desert and faced so much torture. I encountered fiery blazes while other times I was drenched by heavy rain, thunder, and storms. But You always gave me the requisite strength - bringing me close to You. On the way, the beauty of so many spring seasons has come, and I became intoxicated with that charm. In Your attraction, in Your sublime pull, I sang the song of kiirtan with heartfelt bhakti and longing. In my pilgrimage of bhakti, sometimes the dark and other times the refulgence has come and gone. Steadily, by Your grace, I have reached close to You, under Your shelter. Baba, You filled my heart with prema.

My Supreme Entity, in my special trek of intuitional practice, so many resplendent autumns came and gave me joy, and I sang  songs full of earnestness. Yet on numerous cold nights I shivered during my mystical expedition. In springtime, there was an abundance of flowers. With love, I danced and wept for You, in Your memory. 

Due to not getting You, I sobbed; in that misery, I could not maintain my normal life. Still, I continued looking for You, watching the path of Your arrival. O’ my most adorable One...


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Inherent defect of religions

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Some philosophies have taught their own [religious or caste] communities, “The members of this community are the favourite children of Parama Puruśa – others are cursed and unwanted.” Due to this defective teaching the people of one community have even considered the destruction of the members of another community as an act of virtue, and stained the stony altar of human society with the blood of innocent people. In the blood of these innocent victims, the blind adherents of such defective philosophies have taken a holy bath of “liberation”. What a horror!” (1)

In the above paragraph, Sadguru Baba is referring to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. A study of history shows that so many crusades were done where believers of other religions were persecuted and killed. Because this is written in their religious texts, this was the standard practice for hundreds of years with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Thousands upon thousands of followers of other religions were butchered. This was commonly done in the past by Jews and Christians. Today, only Islam is still doing this.

In these religions, virtuous acts like helping others, camaraderie, and other things written in their scriptures were directed towards followers of their same faith, not for others. 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “By providing such a distorted interpretation of dharma, they have deliberately prevented people from gaining a correct understanding of dharma, and thus they have betrayed humanity in the most inimical manner. They have taught people to view each other with suspicion.” (2)

Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)
2. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Higher posts must not be given to degraded wts

Please read Baba’s following teaching which gives a clear indication about the type of leadership needed in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. We should question whether XYZ type of persons can be the leader - whether that be on the village, regional, sectorial, or global level - or are special qualifications needed? If so what are those traits and characteristics required of a leader. All these answers and more are addressed in Guru’s below teaching. 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “A rśi [sage] has said: Samamantreńa jáyate iti samájah [“Society is the collective movement of a group of individuals who have decided to move together towards a common goal”]. That is, whether people are pápii or tápii [sinners or victims], thieves, criminals, or characterless individuals, they are so only superficially; internally they are filled with the potential for purity. The principal object of the sadvipras is to explore and bring this potentiality into play. They will accord human value to everyone without exception. Those who have done hateful crimes must be punished, but sadvipras will never hate them, or put an end to them by depriving them of food, because sadvipras are humanists. The pandits puffed up with vainglory could turn their attention to their books instead of attending on the ailing non-Hindu Haridas, but Chaitanya Mahaprabhu found it impossible to remain indifferent to him. He took Haridas in his arms and nursed him carefully, and thus showed respect to human value.”

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “However, when the question of social responsibility arises, it must be considered with great care. Irresponsible people cannot be entrusted with social responsibility, because those who shoulder social responsibility will have to lead humanity on the path of development, and correct the ways of sinners. If they themselves are of evil mentality, it will not be possible for them to discharge their social responsibility. It has been said: “The collective body of those who are engaged in the concerted effort to bridge the gap between the first expression of morality and establishment in universal humanism is called society.” So social responsibility should be entrusted to those who are capable of discharging it creditably. If moralism is the starting-point of the journey of society, then those who are at its helm must be moralists. And since society aims to establish universalism, those people must be universalists. And if the gap between moralism and universal humanism is to be bridged, spiritual sádhaná is a must, so those people must practise rigorous sádhaná. Their philosophy of life must be, “Morality is the base, sádhaná is the means, and life divine is the goal.””

“This great responsibility must never be entrusted to those who are themselves criminals. Unless and until such people correct themselves, they will not be given any social value, though in no way will they be denied human value. At present social value is given importance, but those who are selected to discharge social responsibility do not possess the aforesaid qualities. They have occupied their posts on the strength of their money or on the basis of patronage, but this has not resulted in any collective welfare. That is why there is an instruction in our social scripture:”

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Do not be misled by anyones tall talk. Judge merit by seeing the performance. Remember, whatever position one is in offers sufficient opportunity to work. One whose character is not in accordance with Yama-Niyama should not get opportunity [[to become]] a representative.… to [[vest]] an incompetent person with power means to push society towards destruction knowingly and deliberately.”

“The sadvipras will install qualified persons in power, and the social order which will be evolved by virtue of their leadership will give due importance to one and all. In this new society based on Neohumanism, everyone will find their life worth living. All will regain their lost positions of honour.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 2, Social Values and Human Cardinal Principles


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Poison of party politics


Prout philosophy states, “Honest and benevolent individuals should carefully steer clear of party politics. The question may arise, In the absence of party politics, will honest individuals succeed on their own in forming governments or in serving the state? Is there any necessity for organized endeavour? In answer to this question I will say that those who are honest, who really want to promote human welfare, and who believe in a world government and the ideals of Ánanda Parivára [a blissful, universal family], must possess the spirit of mutual cooperation. They may form themselves into boards exclusively for the purpose of rendering social service collectively (and not for fomenting politics), but it will not be proper for such boards to contest elections.”

“People should cast their votes for deserving human beings – not for the lamppost holding the party ticket.”

Prout philosophy states, “To further the interests of the party, party politics may publicly oppose something which is often secretly encouraged. Communalism, provincialism, casteism, etc. – none of these are considered bad for the sake of party interests. The only identity of human beings is that they are humans – living beings. Party politics strives to keep people oblivious of this fact – it tries to pulverize the psychic wealth of human beings under the steamroller of party interests.” (1)

Note: Around the globe wherever there is democracy, people are making wrong choices in their elections. In theory, particular leaders are elected; but in practice no leader is elected. They are not leaders - they are party agents. And they favour their party when making laws etc. That is what Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar is talking about here. For instance, in the US elections, voters of the democratic or republican party  vote for anyone on the party ticket. They are giving their vote to the lamppost holding the party ticket.

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #27


 == Section: Important Teaching ==

Are ayurveda & allopathy enough?

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "There was a time when diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medicines were not very difficult because diagnoses were based on three constituents of the body – air, bile and phlegm – with blood as a fourth constituent. But increased physical and glandular complexity has led to a corresponding increase in the number and complexity of diseases. So to what extent can this method of diagnosis be useful to a doctor? Is it not simply guesswork to prescribe medicines for a particular disease when the medicine is prescribed for the disease but the disease is diagnosed according to the bodily constituents?" (1)

Thousands of years ago when ayurveda was founded the human body was not as complex as it is today. So the system to diagnose disease was based merely on four properties: air, bile, phlegm, and blood. Now, however, due to the increasing complexity of the human body things have changed. Ayurveda is no longer as useful as it once was. So one should not depend fully on ayurveda as it cannot cure everything.

Ananda Marga advocates the practice of having all pathys under one roof because no pathy can cure everything. For example, allopathic medicines do not kill diseases, rather those medicines are taken lifelong. Whereas another pathy may offer a medicine that actually cures the disease. In that case, that other pathy should be used. Yet, allopathy may be very useful for diagnosing a patient and performing certain surgical procedures etc.

Allopathic medicines do not kill diseases

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, “Disease is caused by negative microvita. When people take allopathic medicine to cure a disease, the medicine disturbs the ecological balance of the body because more negative microvita get concentrated at the point of the disease. Allopathic medicines do not kill diseases – diseases die by their own natural death. Although the medicine may check the disease, the increased concentration of negative microvita can overcome the effect of the medicine. In fact, the increased concentration of negative microvita caused by allopathic medicines creates many new types of diseases, and due to this, two or three new diseases are presently being created every decade.” (2)

Ultimately, when a patient is admitted to a hospital then teams of doctors will decide which pathy is best for treating the patient. Each pathy has its own specialty. For more about this read the subsection - “Methods of medical treatment” - in the chapter “Various Occupations”.

Reference
1. Human Society - 1, Various Occupations
2. Microvita in a Nutshell, Some Guidelines for Commencing Microvita Research


== Section 4: Links ==

Monday, March 2, 2026

Dahiici Divas: special remembrance of 5th March + 4 more

Baba
Dahiici Divas: 
special remembrance of 5th March

Namaskar,

The day of Dadhiici Divas is nearing: 05 March 2026. This occasion holds special significance as dharmic sadhakas laid down their lives for the great cause of Ananda Marga ideology. This is a day to honour all those who sacrificed; it is also a time to remember the unprecedented dedication it took to establish Ananda Marga ideology. It is about the rise of bhagavad dharma on this earth.

Prior to '90, under Baba's direction, many great deeds were done. Along the way, many gave their lives for the great cause of dharma. We should reflect upon those sacrifices done for the sake of ideology and take up the vow that once again we should protect and propagate this grand Ananda Marga ideology.
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That fateful day

Here is an in-depth look back at the events which transpired on that fateful day of 5 March 1967, as well as the events leading up to it. As is commonly known our Ananda Nagar was first started on over 1000 acres of land in Baglata, Purulia District West Bengal in 1964. And that time so many beautiful projects and programmes were started to materialise Baba's vision. There were primary schools, a college, a medical clinic, a children's home, etc. Many great works were going on.

But by 1967 serious resistance started to come from the nefarious communist party - CPI(M). Those days the CPI controlled the entire local Purulia area and they had a wicked grip on the West Bengal Govt by controlling many high positions. So now we can see how the tensions were mounting those days. Because on the one hand due to selfless service by our Marga wholetimers, Lft’s, margiis in & around Ananda Nagar, the local people / villagers were getting benefited and were coming close. And the villagers began to see how the CPI was exploiting them.

In reaction, the CPI(M) began to instigate local movements to conspire against Ananda Marga. To that end, members plotted and convinced local BDO Ashok Chakravarty against our Ananda Nagar ashram. Then in Aug 1966 this BDO (Block Development Officer) came to our ashram saying he wanted to be a member of the controlling body of our Ananda Marga Degree College.
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Conspiracy was hatched


When it was explained to the BDO that unfortunately he (BDO Chakravarty) did not meet our ashram's regulations for such a position, then the BDO became quite furious and irate. Certainly, he was not acting on his own; rather the BDO was just the front-man for the communist party. Then to counter-attack and get revenge, BDO returned in Feb 1967 demanding for our Marga to support the local communist candidate in the General Elections. So our WT and margii brothers and sisters humbly explained about our socio-spiritual approach and told that we do not support any political party, per se. In that circumstance this negative BDO was determined for revenge. In truth, BDO was but a pawn of the ruling communists.

The communists began an intensive campaign to defame Ananda Marga among Purulia locals. And one serious plot was hatched to attack our Ananda Nagar ashram. No doubt local people had developed good relations with our Ashram due to the different service projects. But communist cadres were determined to undermine that good will. And together with the BDO they sabotaged our relation with the villagers through numerous underhanded and conniving plots and ploys.

For example, the communists and the BDO secretly slaughtered many cows and stealthily spread those remains around the villages in the middle of the night. And they spread the false rumours that the Ananda Marga ashramites were responsible for the nefarious work. In result, Hindus were furious since they worship the cow as a mother-goddess. And the CPI(M) misguided the Muslim villagers that these Hindus had been driven out of Pakistan and settled in Purulia with deep hatred toward Muslims, and that they would surely be stealing all their land.
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So after drumming up sufficient nasty hatred among villagers, the CPI & BDO held another meeting in Susundi village on March 3rd 1967. And they made all the Hindu and Muslim CPI supporters present that day swear by oath on the Mahabharata and Koran to remove Ananda Marga sadhus by any means, including murder. Fifth March was decided to be the day to carry out their dark plot. It was known by all, including Ananda Nagar ashram residents, all Purulia gov't and police officials and West Bengal gov't that the attack was planned.


Armed communist thugs attacked Ananda Nagar

Certainly Ananda Marga sannyasis appealed to both the Purulia gov't and the police multiple times for protection and security from the oncoming doom. But all of those appeals were ignored. And just one skeletal, paltry force of police was assigned to the ashram grounds. That was the night of March 4th but it was all only to make a show etc. Proof being that by three o'clock in the morning of 5th March, Ananda Nagar was declared as being safe by chief of police. So he left to go back to Purulia, leaving behind only a small show of around thirty men.

But that too was only in show, as in the morning at the time of the attack, not one policeman raised his hand. On that terrible day of 5 March 1967, thousands of armed communist supporters stormed onto the scene goaded by the hatred inculcated by CPI workers. And in that fury the CPI hitmen swept through our Ananda Nagar ashram, destroying everything in sight.

On their horror-stricken path, hundreds of Ananda Nagar residents were seriously wounded and five were struck dead with mortal wounds. And not just killed, but butchered & mauled. Here is a listing of those five victims who fought bravely to defend Ananda Nagar and our Ananda Marga way of life: Dadas Abhedananda, Sachidananda, Ac Bharat Brc, Ac Prabhash Brc, and Ac Avadhesh Brc. Altogether, 5th March 1967 is a day never to be forgotten in Ananda Marga history - a day to recognise those who died for bhagavad dharma.
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Observation of the day

In this way, Dadhiici Divas is known as a day of great dedication and sacrifice for the high ideals of Ananda Marga ideology. It can be celebrated with due respect and regard in the following way:
(a) half-day fasting
(b) dharmacakra
(c) slide show: history of struggle for dharma in Ananda Marga
(d) storytelling for children
(e) debate
(f) poetry readings
(g) martial dance - drama: teach and educate new people
(h) talk: review of spread of bhagavad dharma and recounting the efforts of those who sacrificed.
(i) exhibition


Conclusion


On the occasion of this coming Dadhiicii Divas, we should reflect on its special significance and adhere strictly to Baba's dharmic codes and teachings and establish Ananda Marga ideology. 

Ananda Vanii states, "Fight for your Ideology. Be one with your Ideology. Live for your Ideology. Die for your ideology." (1)

Ananda Vanii states, "Life represents Ideology. Life should be sacrificed for the Ideology." (2)

Namaskar,
Surrendering to Him,
Gurucharan Deva


A day to remember all dadhiicis

Since that fateful occasion, many have come forward in our Marga and sacrificed their lives for the cause of bhagavad dharma including the terrible murder of 16 wholetimers and 1 family margii in broad daylight in the early 80's, and after that also all such persons who sacrificed for the special cause of bhagavat dharma are honourably called as Dadhiicis. March 5 is in their memory as well.
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Bear in mind that, the next part in this series  addresses how a dadhiici differs from the Christian concept of martyr and the Muslim approach of shahiid. That letter will also list the names of those dadhiicis in Ananda Marga who sacrificed their lives for bhagavad dharma.


References
1. Ananda Vanii #14
2. Ananda Vanii #15


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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 ==

Entrapped by Your love

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

“Bhúlite cái tomáy ámi, tá to pári ná…” (Prabhat Samgiita #1849)

Purport: 

O’ Parama Purusa, I want to forget You. In longing for You and entrapped by Your love, my life has become utterly miserable. But I am unable to clear You from my memory. You are always smiling softly in the depths of my inner core. You go on floating in my heart and graciously spread Your shining refulgence all around. What a liila of Yours. 
 
O’ Parama Purusa, my Supreme Entity, please stay in my abode and remain in all my occupations of ideation forever. In keeping You away, I realise my mind does not want to remain alone. It becomes restless and rushes towards You.

O’ Parama Purusa Baba, long ago, during one winter evening, You came to me and from Your existence a soft, abundant, enchanting aroma was emanating as if it was from a freshly blossomed shiuli - the night-flowering jasmine flower. Your sweet fragrance was spreading everywhere, permeating every nook and cranny. That time, You lovingly told me, “Do not forget Me, I am yours. Always, all the 24hrs, I am with you through My ota and prota yoga.”...


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Plant & animal-based medicines

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Moonlight is not a medicine like sunlight is. Rather moonlight often overwhelms the mind with a different kind of emotion. However, the qualities of medicinal herbs and plants are affected according to the difference in moonlight, that is, in accordance with the lunar day and lunar fortnight. So there are rules for removing medicinal plants from the soil, preparation of medicines and their uses in accordance with the lunar day. The medicinal qualities undergo changes during the different periods of the day, so one should use medicines with that factor in mind; at least it is better if it is done so. Those medicinal herbs and plants or those medicines whose qualities are affected according to the difference in lunar day or planetary position are called kulyá. So you see, this also is a meaning of the word kulyá."
   "Not only have human beings used plant substances for medicines since ancient times, they have also prepared medicines extensively from animals. In the Ayurvedic, Vaidyaka and Unani systems of medicine, animal substances, such as the livers of different animals and partridge fat, were used extensively. Who is not familiar with the medicine prepared from the body of a goat and oil from the hornbill? Medicines used to be prepared from the livers, pancreases, etc., of different animals in the allopathic system of treatment. In recent times they have been used for insulin. Cod liver oil and shark oil are frequently used. They are used not only as oral medicines but also in injections. Medicines such as naja, cina, and apis in homeopathy are completely of animal origin. Killing an animal in order to save the life of a human being may not be a very good practice, but it can be done when there is no alternative. This is a universally accepted principle. But when medicines are prepared by killing animals, it should be done as far as possible from those animals which are the born enemies of human beings. Those who are not the born enemies of human beings but are their natural friends should not be killed." (1)

Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika, Disc: 34

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Imbalances in today’s world

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Then there is disparity due to birth – disparity between people of higher caste and people of so-called lower caste. People of a particular country die of starvation, and people of another country die due to overeating due to voracity. It is a disparity – it is bad. It is a creation of selfish people, not of Parama Puruśa. The Renaissance movement will have to do something concrete in this respect also. All are equal, with equal glamour as human beings." (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved  - 7, Renaissance in All the Strata of Life






== Section: Important Topic ==

Secret behind dreams

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “I said a little while ago that dreaming means thinking or recollecting during sleep. Now the first question that arises is this: Why do people not always think or recollect during sleep? During the wakeful state, people are always thinking or recollecting. Even when people meditate in the wakeful state, they are thinking of, or recollecting, Supreme Consciousness. In the waking state, the mind never remains inactive. Then why does it not always dream during sleep? The answer is, the sleeping state means a state of rest for the mind. But if, before or at the time of sleep, one is tormented with deep sorrow, or becomes overjoyed with extreme happiness, or is afflicted with a serious disease, or is brooding over imaginary pains and pleasures – then during sleep if the gases in the body rise and create vibrations in the nerve cells, one starts thinking and recollecting. That is why people do not always dream during every sleep. (1)

Reference
1. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Disc: 16


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Laboratory babes

Prout philosophy states, “With the advent of biological babes, Prakrti will snatch away the reproductive power of human beings and hence they will not be able to reproduce. Instead, they will simply create more laboratory babes. Biological babes will not have much attachment, though they will be subject to pleasure and pain. They will not be required to undergo much physical struggle because through scientific inventions a tablet may be sufficient to sustain them for days together. They will be bereft of family ties, as laboratory babes will be produced in laboratories from chemical compounds. They will gradually develop a tendency of aversion to worldly enjoyment. It is not difficult to envisage a day when laboratory babes may think that nature has lost all its charm, that life is not worth living, and that there is even no use in eating. It is better we do not think further on this. However, it should not be lost sight of that laboratory babes will be great sádhakas or spiritual aspirants, as they will be more conscious of their imperfections. Hence, the more leisure time they have the more sádhaná they will do.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout



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