Political vs economic democracy + 3 more

Baba

Political vs economic democracy 

Namaskar,

Nowadays, in most countries of the world, people hold high hopes that the next democratic election will set things right, alleviating economic distress and political confusion. Time and again people get duped into this false belief that political democracy is great. Mostly because they think that the victory of their candidate or party leader will end today's misery.

People continue to live in false paradise by thinking that the answer lies in the next election and the victory of their chosen candidate. But not any election within the realm of political democracy can bring an ounce of relief to the people's woes. Because today's democracy (i.e. political democracy) - and its inherent flaw of economic centralisation - means the rich get richer, and the people get poorer. Plus political democracy brings on so many other ills.
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The needed change to solve all this lies not in the capitalist or communist approach of political democracy, but in Prout's way of economic democracy. Only economic democracy can lead humanity in the proper direction.

Political democracy is prevalent nowadays

These days political democracy, in one form or another, exists in most of the world's nations. And the mere mention of the term 'political democracy' brings a smile to people's faces. Constant booming by the capitalists has brainwashed and sold the population on political democracy.

Prout philosophy says, "In all countries where [political] democracy is in vogue today, people have been deceived into believing that there is no better system than political democracy."  (1)

Thus the myth and false hope about political democracy is just about everywhere, yet it is reaching its soaring peak in some places as people sit with bated breath waiting for their chosen candidate to come onto the scene. That said, political democracy is quite prevalent now on this earth.

Specifically, as Baba tells us, democracy (i.e. political democracy) has two distinct branches: liberal democracy where capitalists have all the money like in the US, and socialist democracy where the state has all the money like in China. And one or another nation follows one of these two pathways.
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Prout philosophy states, "Liberal democracy has been established in such countries as the USA, Great Britain, France and Canada, while in China, Vietnam and Eastern Europe socialist democracy is the dominant system." (2)

So political democracy is all over and only spreading. Tragically, the gullible people gleefully embrace it, thinking that it is great, not knowing that political democracy will bring their demise.


The pitfalls of political democracy

With their tall talks of freedom, their backwards policy that all (even uninformed people) can vote, and so many other so-called progressive proclamations, political democracy promotes itself as being the grand solution. Yet, political democracy means economic centralisation and political centralisation-- both of which spell disaster for the people.

Prout says, "In all the democratic countries of the world, economic power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals and groups. In liberal democracies economic power is controlled by a handful of capitalists, while in socialist countries economic power is concentrated in a small group of party leaders. In each case a handful of people – the number can be easily counted on one’s fingertips – manipulate the economic welfare of the entire society." (3)

From an economic perspective, political democracy consolidates the wealth, ruins the purchasing capacity of the people, turns most people into mere tools for the ruling capitalists, and ultimately causes a world-wide financial depression. And from the political side, political democracy is equally harmful.
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Prout teaches us, "Today in most democracies, people of dubious character and those with vested interests are elected to power. Even bandits and murderers stand for election and form the government." (4)

Thus from both an economic and political perspective political democracy is a mess, yet people all over, especially in election years, embrace the myth that political democracy is the ideal solution.

Prout philosophy says, "Political democracy has become a great hoax for the people of the world. It promises the advent of an era of peace, prosperity and equality, but in reality it creates criminals, encourages exploitation and throws common people into an abyss of sorrow and suffering." (5)

Candidates are eternally promising "an era of peace, prosperity and equality" yet the people will not taste one ounce of these things once any candidate is elected. That will never happen. Because capitalists, political scammers, and special interest groups have the whole affair skewed in their favour. And those manipulators, including the candidates themselves, hide behind the facade of political democracy.

So it is our duty to break down the aura of political democracy and lead the people into a new era of economic and political justice by raising their social consciousness. The current democratic structures will only lead the people deeper into hell. Even then, people foolishly dream that the next democratic election will bring all the solutions. That is the prevalent myth of the day.

Key difference between economic & political democracy

In an economic democracy, all financial power rests with the people, not with an elite class of capitalists as happens in a political democracy. In political democracy one has voting rights, but forfeits any power over economic decision-making. The masses fully hand over those rights to political leaders. The common people are befooled into thinking that since they have the power to vote then that is everything, and they lose sight of getting economic power.
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Why economic democracy is better

Prout philosophy says, "Political democracy cannot fulfil the hopes and aspiration of people or provide the basis for constructing a strong and healthy human society. The only way to achieve this is to establish economic democracy." (6)

The question then is why our Proutistic vision of economic democracy is so much better. Here is a comparative analysis:

1. In Prout's approach of economic decentralisation, the economic power lies with the people. That means job stability, increased purchasing capacity, and so many other financial benefits for the general citizens because the money is not being hoarded by a few capitalists.

2. Prout also advances the guarantee of minimum requirements to all. Democratic capitalism never preaches this and certainly cannot fulfill it as the only goal is to make more and more money at the expense of the common people.

3. Prout puts political power in the hands of moral leaders who watch for the welfare of the people, while political democracy gives rise to political leaders who are but stooges of capitalism and suck the blood of the people.

4. Prout also advances the idea of a local economy where resources stay within that region and get manufactured there as well bringing in money to the local people, as opposed to those same resources getting dragged to other places so big capitalists can earn money from those very raw materials.
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5. Prout is sensitive to the earth's ecological and environmental balance as each and every samaj gets developed in a sustainable manner that takes into consideration the well-being of animals, plants, and inanimate resources, whereas today's political democracy allows all those corporate giants to wreak havoc on this earth in every way imaginable so that they can make a bigger profit.

6. Finally, Prout ensures that every citizen gets ample opportunity for psychic and spiritual pursuits.

For more information about Prout's view of economic democracy, please review the section, 'Requirements for Economic Democracy' from the discourse "Economic Democracy" of June 1986, Kolkata.


Conclusion

The very practical methods of Prout will soon be implemented, bringing economic justice, political dignity, and social equality to each and every land.

Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar says, "Prout's slogan is: 'To end exploitation we demand economic democracy, not political democracy'." (7)

Namaskar,
in Him,
Niirava Deva

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Capitalist money pouring onto the political scene

Every year greedy capitalists are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the various political conventions because such capitalists are anxious to perpetuate the current era of exploitation under the mask of political democracy. Such corporations and capitalists have a huge interest in this, and it is for this reason that they are giving truck loads of cash in support of these political parties, not because they want to cure the ills of the people. Those corporations are not being generous in giving away millions, rather they are only doing so in order to bankroll billions within the favoured system of exploitation known as political democracy.
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More of Prout’s teachings on this topic

In His below teachings from His discourse, 'Economic Democracy', Baba perfectly points out the ills of today's democracy and also shows how Prout alone has the answer and solution for humanity. Anyone interested in this topic should read Baba's entire discourse.

Prout says, "Political democracy has...snatched away the right of economic equality. Consequently, there is gross economic disparity between the rich and the poor, immense inequality in people’s purchasing capacity, unemployment, chronic food shortages, poverty and insecurity in society." (8)

Prout says, "The prerequisites for the success of [political] democracy are morality, education and socio-economico-political consciousness. Leaders especially must be people of high moral character, otherwise the welfare of society will be jeopardized. But today in most democracies, people of dubious character and those with vested interests are elected to power. Even bandits and murderers stand for election and form the government." (9)

Prout says, "The farce of [political] democracy has been likened to a puppet show where a handful of power hungry politicians pull the strings from behind the scene. In liberal democracies, capitalists manipulate the mass media such as the radio, television and newspapers, while in socialist democracies the bureaucrats lead the country to the brink of destruction. In both forms of democracy, there is little scope for honest, competent leaders to emerge in society, and virtually no possibility for the economic liberation of the people." (10)

Prout says, "In economic democracy, economic and political power are bifurcated. That is, PROUT advocates political centralization and economic decentralization. Political power is vested with the moralists, but economic power is vested with the local people. The principal goal of the administration is to remove all the impediments and obstacles which prevent the economic needs of the people being met. The universal aim of economic democracy is to guarantee the minimum requirements of life to all members of society." (11)

References
1. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
2. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
3. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
4. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
5. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
6. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
7. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
8. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
9. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
10. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy
11. Prout Economics, Economic Democracy

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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 ==

Floating towards infinity

"Tumi kándiye keno sukh páo, khushi jhará hási bhará ..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1989)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, what sort of bliss do You get by seeing me weep? I am crying in yearning and longing for You. I have so much bhakti for You and want Your close proximity. Yet, You are not paying heed to my call. Do You feel happy by seeing me in tears? Don't You like to see my face that is beaming with happiness and filled with joy. Why are You playing Your liila’ this way? 

O’ my Eternal Companion, You are my most intimate One and that relation did not begin only one or two ages ago; it has been going on since before time began. You constantly keep me in Your affectionate shelter. Since the very bosom of eternity, You have gently been taking me floating towards infinity. From the early dawn, You have remained along with me throughout the entire journey - up to its culmination, the ultimate abode. Baba, You are always keeping me at Your lotus feet. It is Your grace.

O' Parama Purusa, O' Dayamay, O' Merciful One, by Your blessing I understand You. In the grand play and expression of Your endless liila, You are inexhaustible. You are always creating newer and more new forms and shapes. You go on evolving Your plan in countless ways. This eternal drama that You are making with me is a mix of two things. Sometimes You make me laugh, and sometimes You make me cry. You do this intentionally. By this way You bring me closer and closer to You. Please be gracious and come very near to me. O' Supreme Being, Baba, You are karun’a’ Personified...

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Talent vs genius

Here is an English summary of Baba’s original Bengali teaching from His morning general darshan on 31 Dec 1981. Specifically, Baba is unveiling the science behind why some children are very intelligent, and some may be less so, or even fools. This is a very important science to know about - so come and have a look.  

We see in this world that sometimes a person is very intelligent by birth. Some have special qualities that other people do not have. Some are geniuses in music; some are geniuses in speech; some have very sharp memories - why is this so? The kind of action that a person does in each and every part-life, that is, the way a person uses that part-life, as a result of that action, he acquires an ability, a qualitative ability. Ability here means "potentiality". So, after death, when he comes to the next part-life, the previous quality, the previous ability to work, then emerges. Therefore, that quality is manifested from childhood. That is what we call genius. 

In contrast, the works that a person does in their present life through effort are his accumulated quality of that life itself; he is acquiring that quality within that life - not from a prior part-life. And in this way, what do we call everything that a person gets in one life, everything that he learns? Technique. And we call that person a technician.

In conclusion, that technique of the previous life which remained in potential form, became manifest in the next life, became manifest in the next part-life, that is what we call genius. So, genius is an inborn faculty. And, what is a technician? The man who has developed his ordinary talents up to an extraordinary degree of efficiency. So, what we get by effort in one life, that is technique. And that is what becomes genius in the next part-life. (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 22 (Hindi), chapter 1 (section B), Khan'd'a Jiivana aor Pu'rn'a Jiivana - 2, MGD, 31 Dec 1981

== Section: Important Teaching ==

New & unique food guideline

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Pramitáhárah: to maintain the physical body, you require physical food, air, water, light. But physical food is not simply for the physical body. It has got its effect on the spiritual body. The cells of your physical body are created from the cells that you receive from your physical food, and your psychic body is also influenced by these cells. So while taking food, you should be very careful. You should always try to take sentient food, and on rare occasions you may take mutative food. You should never take static food. Not only that, but your diet should be balanced. You must not take too much or too little. The food should be substantial. When it is balanced or measured, and, at the same time, substantial, that type of food is called Pramitáhára in Sanskrit. The sixth factor is Pramitáhárah. The sixth requisite factor is balanced and substantial, sentient food." (1)

Note: The  above point of pramitáhára is the sixth factor of the seven secrets of success. This is a revolutionary teaching given only by Sadguru Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and is not known to others, neither in the east nor in the west. As Ananda Margiis, it is our duty to practice and propagate this special science about food to people the world over.

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, Seven Secrets

== Section 4: Links ==

Postings on Democracy

In the next few weeks and months, many minor and major elections will be held in numerous democratic states and nations across the globe. As Ananda Margiis, we should be cent-per-cent clear about Prout's critique of democracy so we can best educate others and raise awareness about the inherent weaknesses and deficiencies, as well as the positive points, of the various types of democracies that exist today. 

Economic democracy is the solution

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/12/mock-democracy-4-more.html

A few weaknesses in democracy

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/04/occasionally-democracy-is-dangerous-2-2.html

Postings to Read

For all sadhakas 

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/06/why-to-control-lower-cakras-first.html

Utility of body after death

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/02/organ-donation-ananda-marga.html

Pervasive ailment nowadays

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/why-unhappy-life-2-more.html

Story: ista mantra is all-powerful

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/story-encounter-with-avidya-tantrika.html

Today refugee, tomorrow terrorist

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/08/refugee-danger-prout-3-more.html

Language reflective of mindset

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/11/why-plug-socket-turned-into-male-female.html

Economic democracy is the solution + 4 more

Baba

Economic democracy is the solution 

Note: In the next few weeks and months, many minor and major elections will be held in numerous democratic states and nations across the globe. As Ananda Margiis, we should be cent-per-cent clear about Prout's critique of democracy so we can best educate others and raise awareness about the inherent weaknesses and deficiencies, as well as the positive points, of the various types of democracies that exist today. 

Namaskar,

In common dialogues around the globe, when people mention the term 'democracy', they are nearly always talking about political democracy. However, according to the purview of Prout, political democracy alone is not enough; economic democracy is also needed.
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In political democracy people suffer economically

The problem is that nowhere in the world is political democracy a success. That is to say, in no country is the condition of the common people improving - rather things are getting worse. Because in every type of political democracy, in exchange for getting the right to vote, the people forfeit their economic might and right. That means, the common people have no control over their purchasing capacity, jobs, local industry, basic requirements, food costs, the price of fuel - nothing. Their entire economic condition is ruled by someone else.

In liberal democracies like the US, the economy is run by leading capitalists, i.e. corporate giants. And in socialist democracies like China and Russia etc, the economy is run by a few communist thugs. In both cases, the common people forgo all economic power. They are mere pawns in the big game, while those who hold onto the economic power benefit tremendously. For example, despite the fact that the US economy has been on the rebound since 2008, wages remain stagnant and the wealth disparity is growing. There are more billionaires than ever before. The elite capitalists are getting wealthier and wealthier, while the middle class continues to shrink, and the majority of the population is thrust into poverty, living hand to mouth, paycheck to paycheck.

Similar is the case in every other country where democracy, i.e. political democracy, is in vogue. The common people are virtually penniless - toiling day and night to scrape by. Each and every second is spent trying to earn enough money to pay their bills and put bread on the table, lest they lose their hearth and home. Although people talk about the greatness of democracy, this type of democracy, i.e. political democracy, is verily crippling the people if it is not accompanied by economic democracy. They have the right to vote, but have zero economic power. So they get exploited all day long by those few with all the economic power. As long as only political democracy is in vogue and economic democracy is not established, there will always be poverty; and that poverty will spread as the top capitalists and state officials hoard all the money.
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Unique vision of Prout

People generally think that capitalism and communism are worlds apart and on opposite ends of the spectrum. But according to Prout, both capitalism and communism fall in the same category; they are materialistic philosophies. Similarly, often people think that the US government and the Chinese government are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, yet according to Prout they both fall in the same category: political democracy. The Proutistic view of the world is unique, and it is only Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar’s Proutistic vision - i.e. economic democracy cum political democracy - that can lead humanity onto the golden road of tomorrow.

The Proutistic solution: economic democracy

The Proutistic solution to today’s landscape is to substantiate political democracy with economic democracy. As discussed above, in political democracy, the economy is centralised. It is controlled by large corporations, international banks, investment firms, governmental agencies, or the ruling economic body in that land, whether that be in the private sector or public sector. In contrast, in economic democracy, the people in every locale are in full control of the economy.
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Economic democracy is a decentralised system, where every block or district has complete economic autonomy. So in an economic democracy, the economy is not controlled by a few people, i.e. economic elites. Instead, the common people have full control of the economy. They are able to decide their own economic fate and prosper. They can decide which industries to develop, where to locate the factories, how to use natural resources, what the minimum wage will be, how much money an individual may accumulate, the number of hours in a work week, and so many other aspects of their economic structure.

Gone will be the days when big capitalist corporations come into an area, take all the natural resources, manufacture those resources in another place, and then sell those finished goods at astronomical prices to people in the very place from where those resources came. Instead, in an economic democracy, the people will be empowered in each and every arena to make all their own economic policies and be able to withstand outside exploiters.

Key difference: economic decentralisation

There is a tremendous difference between (a) political democracy, where the people only have the power to vote and are reduced to mere pawns in the economic sphere, and (b) economic democracy, where people have the power to vote but, most importantly, are fully in control of their economic condition. Because when the economy is not centralised, then every local area and region is empowered to set their economic agenda. They will be financially set to deliver economic justice in their region and encourage one and all to engage in higher pursuits, like sadhana.

Prout philosophy guides us, “People will have to opt for either political democracy or economic democracy. That is, they will have to choose a socio-economic system based on either a centralized economy or a decentralized economy. Which one will they select? Political democracy cannot fulfil the hopes and aspirations of people or provide the basis for constructing a strong and healthy human society. The only way to achieve this is to establish economic democracy.” (1)

So political democracy alone is not enough; economic democracy is also needed.
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Conclusion

As Proutists, we should have a clear understanding of the marked distinction between the capitalist / communist style of political democracy versus the Proutistic approach of economic democracy cum political democracy. It is just a myth that the present-day system of democracy - i.e. only political democracy - can bring justice to the land. Only economic democracy can bring the soothing balm of peace and economic empowerment to the people. For a full review of this topic of economic democracy, refer to the discourse, 'Economic Democracy' in the Prout in a Nutshell series part 21.

As the gap between rich and poor increases, we get closer and closer to the implementation of an economic democracy. Because the people will rise up and look for a practical solution. And we will show them Prout.
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Prout philosophy states, "For the success of economic democracy, PROUT must be implemented and the economic welfare of all people must be enhanced step by step. This in turn will lead to greater opportunities for the spiritual emancipation of human beings." (2)

Namaskar,
In Him,
Abhiik Deva

~ In-depth study ~

Around the globe, and certainly in our Prout community, everyone knows the term 'democracy'. It is such a commonly used word - routinely championed as “the system of choice” - in today's world theatre and political climate. But what exactly is meant by 'democracy' and does the prevailing conception of democracy truly serve the interests and needs of the common people. How does the democracy advocated by Prout differ from the type of democracy prevalent today, and what concrete solutions does it offer. That is what is addressed in this letter, according to the guidelines and vision of Prout.


Era of economic democracy is coming

In a phrase, in today's world, democracy refers to any state wherein the officials are elected by some type of election. And verily, so many countries around the globe follow this democratic system: Germany, US, Argentina, Romania, China, Canada, etc. These are all democracies, of one form or another, according to our Proutistic perspective. Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, the Propounder of Prout philosophy, terms all these above systems as political democracies because the political leaders are elected by a vote: a vote either by the people or a vote by the party officials.
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According to Prout, under the greater umbrella of political democracy, there are two basic types: (a) liberal democracy and (b) socialist democracy. In liberal democracies like the United States, India, Great Britain, and France, etc, the general populace exercises their voting right to elect their leaders. And in social democracies, like the former Soviet Union, China, and Vietnam, etc, only communist party officials vote to elect their leader. No doubt, liberal democracies offer greater freedom and civil liberties etc, yet both these systems fall within the category of political democracy, as both are based on political and economic centralisation.

Prout philosophy states, “In economic democracy, economic and political power are bifurcated. That is, PROUT advocates political centralization and economic decentralization. Political power is vested with the moralists, but economic power is vested with the local people. The principal goal of the administration is to remove all the impediments and obstacles which prevent the economic needs of the people being met. The universal aim of economic democracy is to guarantee the minimum requirements of life to all members of society.” (3)


Requirements for economic democracy

Here below Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, the Propounder of Prout, outlines the criteria for creating and establishing economic democracy.
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Prout philosophy states, “The first requirement for economic democracy is that the minimum requirements of a particular age – including food, clothing, housing, education and medical treatment – must be guaranteed to all. Not only is this an individual right, it is also a collective necessity, because the easy availability of the minimum requirements will increase the all-round welfare of society.”

“The second requirement for economic democracy is that increasing purchasing capacity must be guaranteed to each and every individual. In economic democracy local people will hold economic power. Consequently, local raw materials will be used to promote the economic prosperity of the local people. That is to say, the raw materials of one socio-economic unit should not be exported to another unit. Instead, industrial centres should be built up wherever raw materials are available. This will create industries based on locally available raw materials and ensure full employment for all local people.”

Prout philosophy states, “The third requirement for economic democracy is that the power to make all economic decisions must be placed in the hands of the local people. Economic liberation is the birthright of every individual. To achieve it, economic power must be vested in the local people. In economic democracy the local people will have the power to make all economic decisions, to produce commodities on the basis of collective necessity, and to distribute all agricultural and industrial commodities.”

“The fourth requirement for economic democracy is that outsiders must be strictly prevented from interfering in the local economy. The outflow of local capital must be stopped by strictly preventing outsiders or a floating population from participating in any type of economic activity in the local area.”

Prout philosophy states, “For the success of economic democracy, PROUT must be implemented and the economic welfare of all people must be enhanced step by step. This in turn will lead to greater opportunities for the spiritual emancipation of human beings.”

“Finally, it should be remembered that economic democracy is essential not only for the economic liberation of human beings, but for the universal well-being of all – including plants and animals. Economic democracy will devise ways and means to effect the smooth progress of society by recognizing the unique value of both humans and non-humans alike.” (4)


Some reforms to democracy: Prout guideline

Prout philosophy states, “Now let us discuss some reforms to democracy. Democracy cannot succeed in countries where people are illiterate, immoral, or backward. Countries like England, the USA and France are suitable for democracy, but even these countries need to introduce some reforms. First, legislators in the states and at the centre should be elected on the recommendations of the people at large. At the time of electing representatives the people should pay heed to their education, moral standard and sacrifice for the society etc. If the representatives are elected keeping in view these factors, they will not be guided by party interests but by collective interests. In their minds the interests of the entire human race and society will dominate, and not any class interests. They will be able to enact laws keeping in mind the problems of all and sundry, thereby accelerating the speed of social reconstruction. Their impartial service will bring happiness to all.” (5)


If illiterate people are given voting rights

Prout philosophy guides us, “The voting rights should be vested in educated persons who have political consciousness and awareness of people’s problems. Age should not be a bar to voting rights. If illiterate people are given voting rights there is the possibility of antisocial and incompetent representatives being elected. To provide a fearless and independent ambience to the administration, the secretariat should be kept free from pressures from the cabinet. The cabinet should confine itself to legislation, the passage and passing of the budget, the implementation of its plans and policies, defense etc. The power of ministers should remain confined to the parliament and they should not poke their nose into the workings of the secretariat. The chief secretary should not be under the president or the prime minister but should act independently as the executive head. All the secretaries should work under the chief secretary. Free from cabinet pressures, every department will serve the people well.” (6)


Chief justice treated inferior than president or prime minister

Prout philosophy states, “In the present system the judiciary functions under a cabinet minister, and pressure from the minister may impair its independent functioning. To remove this defect and to ensure impartial justice, the judiciary should have the right to function independently. In no case should the chief justice be treated as inferior to the president or the prime minister. Only moralists and honest persons should be installed on the hallowed seat of justice. If people fail to keep this issue under their close scrutiny, injustice will take the place of justice. [[Finally, for the proper utilization of the nation’s revenue and to ensure that every paisa is spent on building up the nation, it is extremely important that the audit branch as well be independent. The auditor general should be independent of the president. Only the independence of the auditor general can ensure that this branch will be able to fearlessly check the accounts of every other branch. Thus it should be a separate administrative branch of government, and independent of the party holding a majority.]]” (7)


References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, Economic Democracy
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, Economic Democracy
3. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, Economic Democracy
4. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, Economic Democracy
5. Prout in a Nutshell - 14, Compartmentalized Democracy
6. Prout in a Nutshell - 14, Compartmentalized Democracy
7. Prout in a Nutshell - 14, Compartmentalized Democracy

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

One can always get Him

Note: Only those who sincerely practice the higher lessons of sahaja yoga meditation can understand this song in the depths of their heart. 

"A'jake toma'r, saunge saba'r, halo nutan paricaya..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0383)

Purport: 

Parama Purusa, today, all have come to know and realise You in a new way. By Your blessing all have gained the understanding that Parama Purusa does not live in the far distant heaven, but rather He remains with them always. He is not the judge of doomsday, but the most loving Entity in the universe. Baba, there is nothing in this cosmos but You. This is all Your grand liila. You are expressing Yourself through the multitude of forms across this entire manifested creation.

Baba, You are the Supreme Controller of the cosmic cycle, i.e the Cosmic Hub. Everything happens solely by Your desire. You are the pranava (omnkara sound) and full of rhythm. You are the embodiment of Supreme love, and everyone's Bandhu at all times. Nobody is ever alone. 

Baba, You masquerade Yourself in everything; yet You are ever-ready to be attained by bhaktas. My Ever-Charming Entity, You remain hidden in the deep, secret corner of every mind. With Your brilliant radiance and spell of exquisite forms You exchange Your heart with bhaktas. Baba, You love me so much. You are my everything...


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #0383:

[1] Liila': In this universe there are innumerable events taking place. When we know the cause of a particular event, then that is kriida. And when the cause is not known then it is liila. If the cause was initially not known, and later on  becomes known, then that event becomes kriida. Thus as one's knowledge increases - and more and more events can be rationally explained - then for that person the scope of kriida is increased.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "There is a subtle difference between liilá and kriid́a. When the cause of an effect is easily discernible it is called kriid́a, but when the cause is unknown and only the effect is easily discernible it is called liilá." (1)


[2] Bandhu: Here below are some of Guru’s teachings on the term bandhu.

Ananda Marga ideology states, “What is the meaning of “bandhu”? In Saḿskrta, the meaning of the word “bandhu” is “to bind”. Bandhu indicates that person or entity who cannot stand separation. Parama Puruśa or Saguńa Brahma is closely and intimately connected with this expressed world, or jagata. He is pervasively connected with every individual entity, be it a living being or a crude object. He is also linked through and through with the universe as a whole. In other words, He is indissolubly and inextricably involved (ota prota) with everything. Therefore, He is the only bandhu of this universe. The rest of your bandhus in the physical world are not your eternal friends. Though they are with you now, a day will soon come when they will go away; they will be separated from you. When you depart from this world, these friends will accompany or carry your dead body. But how far will they accompany you? They will accompany your body up to the cremation ground or the burning ghat. Having gone so far, at the most they will return to their own dwelling places. So they are not your real bandhu. There is a shloka in Saḿskrta:”

Atyágasahano bandhu sadaevánumatah suhrd;
Eka kryaḿ bhavenmitraḿ samapráńáh sakhásmrtah.

Ananda Marga ideology states, “He who loves [[so much that]] he can never sustain the grief of separation, is known as “bandhu”. In this sense, nobody can have any bandhu in this world. Only that Jagatabandhu – that Parama Puruśa – can be your bandhu. No one else is your bandhu. Only He is your real friend.” (2)

References
1. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 11, To Know Him Is to Be Free from All Fetters
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6, Parama Puruśa – the Only Bandhu

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Cannot be called human

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Human beings are animate beings, they are not animals. What is the difference between the two? Animals remain obsessed with the gratification of their crude propensities; they only try to satisfy their cruder kośas. That is why in the minds of animals, what to speak of the supreme question, even questions related to the mundane world do not arise. Human beings, however, are (and herein lies the main difference between them and animals) mind preponderant beings. They possess the capacity of subtle thought which helps them find answers to increasingly complex questions, answers which have helped them to increase their dominance over nature. The same subtle thinking power has helped humans to attain Brahma, the Source of all psychic thought, and the final answer to all queries. It is the characteristic of all animate beings to seek joy and composure. For animals, that means the fulfilment of the crude propensities, but humans, by virtue of their developed thinking power, seek the deeper joys of life through the constant perfection of the subtle branches of relative knowledge. In the process of self-abnegation they take their psychic thinking back to its Supreme Source and get established in eternal bliss. Those for whom the pursuit of the crude pleasures of life is the be-all and end-all of existence should never be categorized as human beings." (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology Way of Life - 8, The Supreme Question – 1

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Why dreams feel so real

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "During sleep these thoughts, in the absence of contact with the hard realities of the external world, appear to be real. Thus people who are not at all affected in the waking state by propensities of fear, anger, etc., may be deeply affected by them during dreams; because, as I said earlier, in the waking state, people know that they are imagining; but during sleep, they do not realize that the play of their imagination is going on. So during that period their dream-thoughts become hard reality for them."
   "During the time of waking, because there is much resistance from the external reality, there is not much speed of imagination; but during sleep, in the absence of this resistance, there is great acceleration. Within one second people can imagine a vast epic like the Mahábhárata. Sometimes during dreams the dreamers, propelled by such propensities as anger or greed, restlessly move their limbs about. If those moving limbs come in contact with any hard object, the imaginary dream is broken, the dreamer's sleep is disrupted and the dreamy fantasy woven in nets of imagination comes abruptly to an end." (1)

Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 16)

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Some special natural remedies

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Aloe juice is a medicine. Dried aloe sap is called musabbar in Arabic. A type of rasa'injana also used to be prepared out of aloe sap, or musabbar, which was used as medicine -- it was used to treat blood pressure and insanity due to gallbladder disorder." (1)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The retention-of-urine ailment that results when the movement of the urine is obstructed is also called kabandha. The water from soaked fenugreek, fresh date juice, palm juice, and sha'nkha'lu [a conch-shaped esculent] are medicines for this disease." (2)  

References
1. Shabda Cayanika - 3, p.109
2. Shabda Cayanika - 3, p.109

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Today refugee, tomorrow terrorist

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/08/refugee-danger-prout-3-more.html

Language reflective of mindset

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/11/why-plug-socket-turned-into-male-female.html

Ideal avadhuta & for all sadhakas

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/06/fake-vs-real-avadhutas-3-more.html

Growing threat: stampede

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/09/amps-stampede-2-more.html

Against AM to do dual marriages

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/cowards-dual-marriage-2-more.html

Science gone awry

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/05/western-civilization-self-destruction-2.html