Humanity & planet Earth's future + 4 more

Baba

Humanity & planet Earth's future

Namaskar,

Most every Ananda Margii is aware how Baba says that one day this Earth will become uninhabitable so humans will shift to other planets, and we will reside permanently somewhere else. Yet, when we look around, no other planet in our solar system is conducive for human life.


The Earth is still in its infancy

So there has to be a very practical and natural solution to the problem. First off, we must take into account that, according to Baba, this Earth is in its infancy. That means this Earth will be habitable for humans for a long, long time. And it also means that the sun’s death is not at all imminent. The sun will continue to provide warmth, light, and proper atmospheric conditions on planet Earth far into the future. Thus, for the foreseeable future, humans will be on Earth.
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As the sun cools, humans will go

Yet, that still does not resolve the problem of where humans will go when the Earth becomes uninhabitable. Baba has given us the answer to this dilemma. Slowly, over time, the sun will naturally lose its strength. The Earth will be transformed gradually into barren land. Humans will no longer be able to survive here. But that also means that some planets will become more suitable for human life.

In due course, other planets will develop atmospheric and climatic conditions that will support human life. So that is the gateway to how, far into the future, humans will one day depart this Earth in an easy and practical way.
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No fear about extinction

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The earth came into existence [crores] of years ago. Though from the archaeological point of view it is still in its infancy, one day or another it is bound to meet its Waterloo. This will naturally mean the extinction of the human race. Is it so? The destruction of a particular planet or solar system does not mean the end of the human race. There are numerous other stars and planets in the universe. With further development of science and by the help of inter-planetary rocket systems, human beings will move to other planets. What is a dream today will become a reality tomorrow...In coming days, you will see such rockets which may enable human beings to travel to other planets. And, if one day, these planets and stars also perish, people will move to other planets...There is therefore, no cause to fear. The earth may one day become extinct but humanity can’t cease to exist. You can rest assured." (1)


Humans will one day move to other planets

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "On other planets also, there are creatures like human beings. Not only on other planets [of this solar system], but on other celestial bodies, there may be creatures like human beings, in some cases slightly more developed, in some cases slightly less developed...Humans will remain on this planet for a little while longer, and they will undergo further change. On other planets and stars as well, the bodies of human-like beings have evolved in accordance with the particular amounts and ratios of the five fundamental factors in those places...The extinction of human beings from this planet should by no means leave anyone frustrated. The victorious humans who came to this planet long ago will move to other planets, towards a greater glory, a greater victory, a far greater enlightenment." (2)


Humans will never become extinct

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Human beings came onto this earth about a million years ago. In this universe, our earth is not only the only planet, nor is the sun the only star. There are numerous stars and luminous bodies and planets. Wherever there is a proper balance amongst the five fundamental factors, there life has evolved. Various species of animals have evolved on various planets, are living today, will remain for some time, and in the future will disappear. History shows that so many animals roamed this earth with great prowess, but their strength gradually waned and they have become totally extinct. One day human beings will also be extinct on this planet. But this does not mean that they will become extinct on all other planets also. Before this earth becomes unfit for human habitation or faces a complete thermal death, the developed human beings will travel to other planets. Thus they will never become completely extinct in this universe." (3)


Inhabit other planets

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "A certain planet may suffer thermal death, but certainly not the entire universe. Before thermal death occurs on a particular planet, human beings, having made great technological advances, will move to other planets by rocket. So there is no plausible reason for human beings to become frightened by the prospects of a thermal death." (4)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "If the earth becomes depleted of resources, the people of the world will rush to other planets and satellites in search of new land.” (5)

Conclusion 

Baba has assured us that the future of humanity is secure. Humans will remain on this Earth for a long, long time, and when the conditions demand our departure from this planet, then humans will easily shift themselves to other inhabitable planets. 
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In Him, 
Yogiiraj

References
1. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Future of Civilization
2. Namami Krsnasundaram, Disc 15; Vraja Krśńa and Vishiśt́ádvaetaváda
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, To Whom Do You Belong? Where Do You Come From?
4. A Few Problems Solved - 3, The Evolution of Human Civilization
5. Problems of the Day, Point #24

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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 ==

O’ Lord, I will find You somewhere

“Khunje gechi jiivan bhare, kotháy tumi lukiye ácho…” (Prabhat Samgiita #2531)

Purport: 

O’ Lord, my whole, entire life I have searched for You. I looked in all the ten directions but could not find You anywhere. Please allow me to ask: Where are You hiding? I have searched for You along the lengthy river banks, in the deep forests, on the highest mountain peaks, and I could not find You in any of those places. Now I see that You are also not in those so-called holy places. So tell me, where are You?

Baba, I have full faith that this pursuit is not futile or useless. In my heart, I know that I shall certainly find You. Undeterred, yet with tearful eyes, I continue looking for You, both inside and outside of my home, in hopes of discovering where You are hiding. I know I will find You somewhere. .

O’ Baba, so many lifetimes have gone to waste, so many springs have cried, and so many different types of moha - worldly attractions - have pulled me back and gnawed at me. Just when it all seemed so hopeless, today, by overflowing everything in all directions, You have graciously satiated my heart.

Baba, You have graciously made my search successful….

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Who is Baba talking about

Kindly read the below quote from Baba's teachings. At the end of the quote a question has been posed. If your answer to the question is correct then it means you read Baba's books carefully; and, if your answer is wrong or you do not know the answer, then it signifies that you need to pay more attention when reading Guru's teachings. After all, if sadhakas are not diligent in studying Baba's books then who is going to read them - non-margiis?

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Those who profess a faith claiming to be the last word from the last prophet follow an incorrect line. Prout [Progressive Utilization Theory] philosophy is ahead of such philosophies and faiths. As is stated in its fifth principle, it is a philosophy which not only sets its goal as the ultimate subjectivity (Brahma, who is unchangeable and eternal), but also adopts the objective course of adjustment according to time, space and person.” (1)

Question: Who is Baba referring to in the yellow highlighted section?

Answer: In the above quiz, in the yellow highlighted section Sadguru Baba is talking about - the Semitic religions. They preach this type of dogma.

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 33, Sálokya, Sámiipya, Sáyujya, Sárúpya, Sárśt́hi

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Have you seen people gossip during kiirtana

WT conduct rule says, "You will cultivate the practice of maonbrata (vow of silence) at least half an hour every day during working hours." (1)

Note: In the above conduct rule Baba is giving the solution of one common problem. Because many suffer from the mental disease of gossiping needlessly. It can happen to anyone but certain Wts are more indulged because they talk all day long. Even if a kiirtan program is going on then still they are sitting and talking non-stop. So this is the bad habit of some Wts.

To stop this Baba has given the aforementioned conduct rule. So if anyone is not following Baba's above guideline then they should be encouraged (or pressurized) to practice it. And by that way they will gain control over their negative habit of talking uselessly. Indeed by that way one can make the extroverted mind introverted.   

References
1. Fourteen Points: Point #9   

== Section from Sep 2014 ==

About 600 persons including margiis  from Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, tadepalligudem, Rajamundry, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore. Chennai & Patna attended the above mentioned marriage function. A few margiis commented that it was just like a mini DMS. Ac Istapremananda, Somyananda, Priyakrsnanda & Pranavatmakananda were present.

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Is Radha A Female? No

“ Parama Puruśa is the only real entity, the only absolute entity. The further the jiivas move towards Parama Puruśa, the more elevated their minds become. When they reach a very subtle stage of elevation, their concentrated mind-stuff speeds towards Him with the one-pointedness of an arrow. Such a mentality is called Rádhá...What is Rádhá bháva? When devotees feel in their heart of hearts that their existence is meaningless without attaining the Lord, that they cannot survive a single moment without feeling His blissful presence, they have attained the stage called Rádhá. Such devotees know nothing other than árádhaná [total mental absorption.” (NKS, '97 Edn, p. 53-4)

Note: Some ignorant people think that Radha is a female of Vrindaban. But that is not true. 'A-grade' devotees are Radha, whether they be male or female.

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== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

How to save oneself from the burden of memories

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/12/heavy-load-of-old-memories.html

High bar of being teacher

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2023/07/west-is-missing-2-more.html

Story: harassing sadhaka & repercussion

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/09/story-umashankar-yatamana-stage-2-more.html

 Firecracker & the fall of capitalism

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/11/who-is-owner.html

Cakras of AM

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/01/twenty-cakras-in-am-4-more.html

Specialty of AM schools + 3 more

Baba

Specialty of AM schools

Namaskar,

These days it is not easy to do pracara and inspire people to take initiation because they are in a vastly different flow of life. Society is crude and grossly materialistic, and that has an adverse effect on the populace. Also, the prevailing system of education does not address the development of the whole human personality. That is why Baba has given the neo-humanistic system of education.
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Why neo-humanistic education is unparalleled

With the spread of the Ananda Marga system of primary education, so many will be ready to become margiis. Pracara will be comparatively effortless as most - in their early years - will have gained an appreciation for spirituality. They will be inclined in that way. And verily, this is the only avenue to create a big wave of new margiis on a mass level. When our primary schools are in every village then so many will be eager and ready for sadhana and our Ananda Marga way of life. A neo-humanistic primary school education will provide them the requisite groundwork for a life based on a spiritual ideal.

Now it is our duty to implement it. Failing that, people will just escape the trap of one deficient educational system, only to fall into another one. That is not the solution. It is just like abandoning one broken boat and jumping into another broken boat, thinking that will save you. But that other broken boat is not going to save your life.

In response to the problems of today’s educational system, other alternative, i.e. so-called progressive, schools are not the answer for a child’s entire growth. At present, they may seem more appealing or better financed than our Ananda Marga schools, but they are not the final solution. A neo-humanistic outlook paves the way for both individual and collective well-being. Students will cultivate a universal outlook, understand the purpose of life, as well as realise their inherent familial relationship with all beings and objects of this universe. Only schools led by Ananda Marga sadhakas and supported by sympathizers can truly lead humanity forward.
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First and foremost, our Ananda Marga outlook is grounded in this supreme truth: When the social system is not functioning and society needs a way to move forward, then Taraka Brahma comes in the form of Mahasambhuti. And He provides all kinds of guidelines in all spheres of life, like the system of neo-humanistic education.

We are fortunate and blessed to have access to His divine teachings. We should do all we can to implement and propagate these ideals.


When to instill values? In formative years

Here we have to remember that primary education is the best time, and the cream of the entire life, to teach anything. At that time, the mind of the child is ready to receive whatever you teach. They will eagerly embrace all kinds of ideas and teachings - and those guidelines will remain with them - in their heart and mind - through the course of their life. Children who attend our primary schools will thrive and grow.

If we fail to give proper neo-humanistic teachings then, their whole life will move in another direction, as they will never be able to pick up those points. Children need to be taught the fundamentals when they are young - when they will readily absorb and embrace all that is imparted to them. Whereas if you try to teach Ananda Marga ideals after one has already entered adolescence then the situation is completely different. Instead of following and learning, they will be argumentative and non-cooperative. By that time - by the age of 13 or so - already the window has been missed. Because in those pre-pubescent years, the child will absorb all that you teach them like a sponge.

That is why at least primary education must be done in a neo-humanistic manner. Thereafter, for college and higher education, one may attend other types of institutions if Ananda Marga universities are not available. But the cream of human development and learning – and setting a course for one’s life – is from 0 to 12 years of age. At that time, they learn quickly and they follow what they see and read. So that is the time to instill high ideals and great thoughts. If one’s primary education is done in a neo-humanistic way, then they will not be swayed or harmed by other institutions later in life.
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These primary schools will prepare students with a solid base to become margiis in the future. But the current style of education is detrimental as it utterly fails to introduce and goad kids towards the spiritual path. As our primary schools introduce kids to spirituality at an early age, they will be ripe to join Ananda Marga and their whole personality will blossom.


Why AM primary schools in every village

Every child who attends our Ananda Marga primary schools will have a proper outlook and follow a mode of living based on sadhana, service and sacrifice. They will have reverence for their teachers, parents, adults, and educators and they will adhere to what points they are taught. All these ideals and more are instilled early on – in primary school  education etc.

And creating a primary school is very easy. It does not demand a lot of resources. Each and every neighborhood must have an Ananda Marga primary school. This is where we should make a concerted effort. Not a lot of resources are needed, and those kids will turn into true Ananda Margiis or sympathizers. There are so many benefits.

And again, all that is needed to begin is one teacher who is a committed Ananda Margii. A non-margii cannot guide children in neo-humanistic education. The teacher or principal must be a margii in order to impart the proper values etc.
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Whereas with a high school, a huge amount of resources are needed: money, teachers, supplies - all on a large scale. So it is a double-loss. Our valuable resources will be all tied to one institution and those students will develop their own worldly outlook independent of Ananda Marga. While in reporting itself, Baba condemned the idea of creating high schools, and if anyone did so then Baba would create the situation to close it. Instead He wants maximum primary schools.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "We must start primary schools throughout the entire world to create a spiritual urge amongst the little pupils. I am not in favour of starting colleges; I am in favour of starting primary schools. In the entire world we have got one degree college at Ananda Nagar and thousands of kindergarten schools. That is why it is desirable in the first phase to start many primary schools instead of colleges. Merely opening high schools and colleges without a proper system of education will not serve the purpose. Rather, thousands of kindergarten and primary schools must be started with this new system of education, to create a spiritual urge amongst children throughout the entire world." (1)


Conclusion

Ananda Marga’s unique system of neo-humanistic education is the solution to the present problems of today’s humanity. The Ananda Marga system of primary school education, along with sadhana, will lead to the proper growth and progress of human beings.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Anandeshvar

~ In-depth study ~

“A thirst for knowledge”

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The thirst for knowledge will have to be awakened among students, and reverence, devotion, orderliness and discipline will have to be taught as well.” (2)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “So as I was saying, it will not do to impart education through intimidation. A thirst for knowledge must be awakened, and, to quench that thirst, proper education must be given. Only then will education be worthwhile and develop the body, mind and ideals of the student.” (3)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Education must awaken the thirst for knowledge in the students’ minds. The students themselves will create environmental pressure by persistent demands for answers to queries like: What is the answer? Is it correct? The longing, “I wish to know…I wish to understand and assimilate the entire universe” should be created. Such a thirst for knowledge should be created in the minds of students…So a tremendous thirst for knowledge must be awakened in the students’ minds. They will constantly pry their teachers, their parents and their neighbours with questions like: Why is this so? What is that? Why does that happen? Why does this not happen? etc. They are ready to assimilate the entire universe.” (4)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “How many teachers try to awaken a genuine thirst for knowledge in their students?” (5)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Students go to school and sit for examinations in order to pass. Examiners should bear this fact in mind. They should not adopt the rigid position that “Only such-and-such percentage of students will be allowed to pass.” Examiners should take into account only the range of knowledge and the extent of the thirst for knowledge the students possess.” (6)


Lack method for training child’s mind

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Children are by nature most inclined towards play, so a thirst for knowledge will have to be awakened in children through the medium of play – children should be educated through play methods. Children are also by nature inclined to listen to fantasies and stories. Through stories children can easily be taught the history and geography of various countries, and they may also be taught the initial lessons of how to practise universalism in their lives. Children love play and stories almost equally, so in their case the two should be equally utilized.” (7)

  Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The mental outlook of children has already been moulded in a particular fashion by the influence of their family environment before they start school. No matter what or how much they learn at school, it is extremely difficult for them to free themselves from the influence of their family. Drawing on what they have learned in the family, the immature minds of children begin to learn about the world and understand it, and to receive ideas and master language so that they can express those ideas. Unhesitatingly they adopt their elders’ way of looking at the world. Hence the primary responsibility for acquainting children with the world lies with their parents or guardians. Children will become assets of society in the future to the extent that their parents or guardians discharge their duties properly.”
   “I have no hesitation in saying that today’s adults have not yet developed a scientific method of training children’s minds. Even most so-called educated and refined people, let alone average adults, are either ignorant about or indifferent to the education of their children. Their ignorance may be pardoned, but how can we forgive their indifference? The family into which a child has been born will naturally have to bear the primary responsibility for the physical, mental and spiritual development of that child.” (8)

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 9, Pramá – 4
2. Problems of the Day, pt #33
3. Human Society-1, Education
4. Prout in a Nutshell – 18, Talks on Education
5. Human Society-1, Education
6. Human Society-1, Education
7. Human Society-1, Education
8. Human Society-1, Education

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Desperate state of mind

"Sukhe ele na'ko, shoke sa'ntvana' dite ele..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3091)

Purport:

My Parama Purusa, when I was feeling happy and content, You did not come. Those days I was singing my own glory and did not even think to call You. So You did not appear before me. But when I lost all that joy and become drowned in my sorrows of self-pity, wallowing and overwhelmed by various problems, then You immediately came and consoled me. In that desperate moment, You compassionately relieved me of my grief. In the past I did not ever feel that You are mine. In this life I was always suffering from the vanity and ego of my own I-feeling. Those days I was thinking that, “I am everything.” Due to my arrogance, I did not accept You as the Supreme One or embrace You as that most loving Entity who can solve all my problems. I could not surrender at Your feet. Baba, even then, by Your mercy, You came deep inside my heart and became mine. Now I understand that You are ever-merciful and remain with me always.

Parama Purusa, those days when I was burdened by that severe agony, I did not outrightly tell You about my problems. I remained silent and refused to express my pain to You. As You are ever-present as the eternal shelter in my heart, with Your infinite kindness You fully understood the desperate state of my mind. You knew my sorrow and instantly poured Your endless sweetness and love.

My Supreme Guide, due to my pride and narcissism I could not recognise You or feel the immense karun’a’ and how You were showering causeless grace on me. Just I thought that it was due to my own qualities that everything was happening. In those happy times I could not see You. Only did I begin to perceive You in my times of distress. Baba, in my state of terrible trials and tribulations, when the mountain of misery started falling on my head, all my friends left me. I was all alone. In my good days, they were along with me, but when I became lost in my own misery all those companions disappeared. You are the exact opposite. When I was sunk in woe then You immediately came and removed all my torments and troubles. Baba, You bathed me in Your infinite love. Filling my I-feeling with Your bliss, You surrounded me each and every second. 

Baba, You are love Personified. You have done everything for me. I surrender at Your altar...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Q & A on immortality

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Ya'jinavalkya asked, 'What would you like?'" "Maetreyii replied: 'Yena'ham' na'mrtasya'm' tena'ham' kim kurya'm'" "'What will I do with things which will not remain with me permanently? Of what use are the objects which will not establish me in immortality?...'Please give me that thing which will remain with me permanently, which I'll be able to preserve forever, which will establish me in immortality. I don't want anything else.'" "Then Ya'jinavalkya gave her a number of instructions, upon which a major part of Raja Yoga is based'." (1)

Note: As described in the above teaching, worldly things do not remain very long. That is why ideal people goad their mind towards Parama Purusa. Being Parama Purusa and Guru, Baba has given us the path. On this point, we are extremely fortunate. Now our main duty is to follow His ideological teachings, i.e the path to Supreme fulfillment.

Reference

1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 7, The Place of Women in the Spiritual World

== Section: Important Teaching==

Fundamental base of Prout

Prout philosophy states, “The universe is the thought projection of Brahma, so the ownership of the universe lies with the Supreme Entity...Everything is the common patrimony of all, and the Father of all is Brahma…We must not forget, even for a single moment, that the entire animate world is a vast joint family. Nature has not assigned any portion of this property to any particular individual. Private ownership has been created by selfish opportunists, as the loopholes in this system provide them with ample scope for self-aggrandizement through exploitation.When the entire wealth of the universe is the common patrimony of all living beings, can the system in which some roll in luxury, while others, deprived of a morsel of food, shrivel up and starve to death bit by bit, be said to have the support of dharma?” (1)

Note: So long as one does not feel this above teaching in the inner core of their heart then their understanding of Prout remains nothing but a dream. Only when this teaching is deeply embedded in one’s mind will a person be able to strongly oppose economic injustice.

References
1. Problems of the Day, Point #1

== Section: Ananda Vanii ==

We shall have to remain ever vigilant

"In the transitional period of civilization, honesty in individual life is a prime necessity. We shall have to remain ever vigilant that the darkness of petty self-interest may not shroud this supreme human treasure. With the very extinction of honesty, civilization too will not survive; the long sádhaná of the human race will go in vain, and all intellectual achievements will become meaningless. Book knowledge that cannot be utilized in life has no value." (Ananda Vanii #7)

Note 1: True Ananda Vaniis have a number whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis do not - just as a fake car license plate has no number. By this way, you can easily recognise a Fake Ananda Vanii.

== Section: Important Teaching ==

History of medicine - 7

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Different kinds of metals and non-metals have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Gold, silver, tin and mercury especially have been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. The famous Ayurvedic medicine makaradhvaja is prepared from a combination of mercury and sulphide. There is no dearth of medicines produced from calcium in homeopathy, allopathy, Unani, Ayurveda, whatever system it may be. Medicines produced from the conch shell, which have generated excitement since ancient times, are actually nothing but calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate and calcium hydroxide."
   "The value of the principle shama samaḿ shamayati [similia similibus curantue – “like cures like”)] has been understood by human beings since the age of the Mahábhárata, but it was Mahatma Hahnemann who brought it to the scientific level through his system of homeopathy. People realized the value of this principle during the Mahábhárata age from the poison treatment of the poisoned Bhiima. There were considerable advances in Ayurveda in poison research, especially with snake, scorpion, spider and hornet poisons. Within Ayurveda, members of the royal family of Cochin in the state of Kerala were pioneers in this. At one time there was a good deal of individual research into poison treatments. My maternal grandfather, the late Dr. U. M. Basu (allopath) conducted research into the medicinal use of scorpion poison, but he died before his research findings could be properly documented. The science of allopathy does not seem to have made much progress in these treatments, but there are endless opportunities for making progress in this respect." (1)

Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika, Kulya to Kuvela (Discourse 34)

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Spirituality: asking for His help

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/01/for-zealous-practitioner-3-more.html

True brahmacarya

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/he-is-watching-me-2-more.html

Uniqueness of RM system

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/07/why-it-is-revolutionary-2-more.htm

Money-lusting: disease of this era

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/11/only-cure-of-this-psychic-disease-4-more.html

How to overcome maya

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/09/spiritual-path-why-many-fail.html

Names of Parama Purusa

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/10/unknown-traveler.html

Spiritual outlook on death + 3 more

Baba

Spiritual outlook on death

Namaskar,

Paying off debt...Purchasing a house...Saving for retirement...Gaining name, fame, money, prestige, beauty etc, etc. All these plans and programs are rampant in today's materialistic society. People consider and plan for their personal enjoyment many decades into the future. They basically think they will be on this earth forever. Certainly, some may say, "One day I am going to die", but there is nothing going on in their life that points to the idea that they really believe this.

Their entire life outlook, structure, and planning demonstrate that they feel they will remain on this earth forever - or at least for so long that they need not think about death. Most aim for material wealth and comfort, name and fame, and various temporary gains - thinking that those things will keep them happy forever. And they say that, "When I retire (at the age of 65 or so) then life will be glorious: I will have xxx amount of money and lots of free time." People begin planning for this “golden era” of their life when they are merely 25 years old, or even younger.
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Future of those who indulge in worldly pleasures

For such persons, their life revolves around the false notion that they have come here to remain permanently on this earth - as if this place is their eternal abode. They do not think that one day they will leave. Nor do they contemplate that their death could come as early as today or tomorrow. This outlook is quickly spreading from western materialistic nations to all countries of the globe, wherever materialism is in vogue. However, as we know, this type of mentality is not helpful as it runs contrary to our spiritual ideal and Guru’s guidelines. Plus it invites, at minimum, two serious deficiencies in the practical sphere.
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There are two main character flaws which manifest when one thinks of this world as their final abode:

#1: People fail to utilise their life to do truly good works that will enhance their progress, i.e. increase their proximity to Parama Purusa. They do not engage in a life of sadhana and service. Instead they spend their time in mundane pleasures on this earth, going from one sensual longing to the next, from one indulgence to the next. But in this mundane world their desires remain unsatisfied as they don't get endless pleasure.

#2: When the time inevitably comes to confront death, either their own or their companion's, they are scared, depressed, grief-stricken, and gloomy. They utterly lack the psychic stability to deal with this basic fact of life.

Anyone’s death can come at any time

So what is it that one should do - how should we live on this earth bearing in mind our own mortality? Baba's guideline is that we should always remember the fact that this world is jagat, i.e. mobile, temporary. Nothing on this earth is fixed. This earth is samsara: everything is moving - moving towards expiration or death. That is why Guru's teaching is to remember that death can come at any time - in childhood, in adolescence, as a young adult, whenever. Nothing is certain. Our place on this earth is not permanent - at any moment we may leave this world.
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Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "That is, during dharma'caran, i.e. dharmic pursuits [following yama and niyama, service, svadhyaya etc] one should think that the god of death has already started pulling one’s hair – that one’s death is imminent. And accordingly one should work sincerely and vigorously; one will have to do a great many noble deeds within a short period." (1)

When a person understands that death is potentially very near and can come at any time, they will attend to the most important endeavors first. It is just like if someone is planning to leave their house in 5 minutes then they will attend to the most important works: grab their keys, lock the house, and prepare to go out. They will not waste those 5 minutes in petty pursuits. Similarly, those knowing they will leave this earth soon will address the most significant points first and aim to make a link between unit and Cosmic. They will try to please Parama Purusa, and not just waste their time in fleeting pleasures. Here again is Baba's teaching about how we should view everything in this world, including our own life.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Then, Smara nityamanityata'm. Nityam means “always” – “Remember always the transitory nature of things.” [Anityata'm means “the ephemeral”, “the transitory”.]... A thing which was born will die one day...That which comes within the scope of the spatial, temporal and personal factors will alone be born and die." (2)

One day you will have to leave this human body

All this demands a fundamental shift in outlook. Instead of thinking that, “I have come here for a long, long time.” One should think that, “I am here on borrowed time. This body has been given to me for a limited time - an extremely short time, a maximum of 100 to 150 years, not thousands of years.” In addition, one should bear in mind that they may die any time and not even see tomorrow's sunrise. In that case, a person will rush to do great things immediately and try to understand their true nature.
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Tragically, most forget that this body has been given to us on loan. They think this body will last forever on this earth. This leads to lethargy and a false sense of contentment. A person will eat, drink, and be merry, and whittle away one's time. They will forget that their current energy and strength will not last. After the age of 39, the body begins to decay. One will lose energy, muscle power, hearing, eyesight etc. Plus any moment, one may be scooped away from this earth without a moment's notice. Because this body has been given on loan. And only Parama Purusa knows for how long - we do not.

As sadhakas, we should always be aware of two things: (1) Our final abode is elsewhere, (2) our body will not last long. In that case, we will maximally utilise our body for attaining salvation, not worldly pleasures because worldly pleasures cannot give endless peace. It is just like if a person goes to the market to get medicine for their ailing grandfather. With that goal in mind they will reach to the drug store, secure the medicine, and return home quickly with the medicine for grandfather. They will pointedly do their duty. In contrast, if one goes to the market and fails to remember their goal of getting medicine for grandfather, they will pass by the drug store and instead spend hours and hours in the cinema house, watching one movie after another - until midnight. Finally, when they leave the cinema hall they will walk to the market and find that all the shops are closed. In the end, they return home without any medicine for grandfather. So they are scolded and punished for being so neglectful.  

Similarly, degraded humans get punished by prakrti for forgetting their divine goal and instead indulging in other mundane allurements. For wasting their human life, they are punished and sent sliding down the pathway of negative pratisaincara.
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Conclusion

Those on the spiritual path always remember that life is short. They understand they have no time to look left or right, i.e. indulge in worldly fancies. They always keep their mind focused front and center - i.e. “I have come here to serve and please Parama Purusa and I have no idea how long I will have this precious opportunity. So my each and every moment on this earth is for sadhana and service. I have no time for anything else.” Those who walk this earth with this ideal in mind are truly blessed.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Gunadhar

Should not run after mirages - focus on spiritual goal

Ananda Marga ideology says, "O human beings! be established in the radiance of divinity and the splendour of valour and chivalry, because yours is the path of revolution. Your path is not the path of extra caution and scheduled movement. You are the traveller of a rugged path. You are travellers of an impregnable path. You have to march ahead proudly with the flag of Marga upright. You have no time to stagger or to look behind." (3)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "O human beings, proceed ahead in the path of oṋḿkára towards subtleness. Do not run after the superficially pleasant mirage, dominated by tamoguńa. Establish yourself in sattvaguńa and then merge into Brahma. Reach the spot whence oṋḿkára has emerged. Awaken your dormant dynamism through sádhaná and devotion. Realize the mental elevation of divinity and merge this into the endless stream of divine mercy." (4)

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha, part 11, A Devotee's Object of Ideation
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 21, Niiti and Dharma
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Yajiṋa and Karmaphala
4. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 1, Prakrti Tattva and Oṋḿkára Tattva

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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: Important Teaching ==

Embodiment of ideation
 
  Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "That is, if one's object of thought is a thief, what will happen? What is the psychic process? When you think something, your mind is then and there divided into two parts. One subjective part, another is objective counterpart. And when you are thinking of a bad man, or a thief, what will happen? The objective counterpart of your mind will take the form of that thief, will take the form of that bad man, and slowly what will happen? Your subjective counterpart of the mind, that is, seer portion of the mind---one portion is seer and another portion is seeing. So, seer portion of the mind will be slowly converted into that bad man, and slowly you will become a bad man. So a bad man must not be your object of ideation, should not be your object of meditation. If you think of a bad man, you will become a bad man."
   "You know, there is a particular insect in India, it is called pecasha-kiit'a. It kills cockroaches. You know the cockroach, that red insect? Yes, it kills cockroach. And cockroaches are very much afraid of that insect. So when a cockroach sees that insect, that insect becomes its object of ideation; that is, its objective counterpart of the mind  takes the form of---what? Cockroach. So what does happen? Slowly the body of the cockroach is converted into the body of that pecasha-kiit'a. That is, cockroach itself is converted into the form of its killer." (1)
 
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, Ideological Flow and the Eight-fold Path

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Baba eliminates veils

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Perhaps you know that in ancient India, there was no custom of using veils among the women. During the last part of the Pathan rule and in the early days of the Mughal period [16th-19th c.], the veil was forcibly imposed on the women of some aristocratic families in Burdwan, so that others could not see the ladies’ faces. Burdwan was the capital of Bengal.”
   “Over a period of time, the use of the veil spread to other areas. Muslim rule was not firmly established in south India, so the veil was not introduced there. You will notice that even today the women of south India use garbhakas in the evenings.”
   “I remember some years ago at Anandanagar I said that my daughters coming to Anandanagar need not cover their heads because it is the home of their father. Girls do not use veils at their parents’ house. I remember that it was the first time for the married women of north India to give up their veils. Many years have passed since then. The custom of using veils has disappeared from many urban areas of north India and is fast disappearing from the rural areas as well. That particular incident at Anandanagar set a healthy trend in this regard. This was a step forward in the direction of women’s emancipation [in north India]. An auspicious beginning indeed!” (1)

Note: Many countries in Europe have just passed and implemented laws banning veils.

Reference
1. Shabda Cayaniká Part 20, “Garbhaka”

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