Prout’s answer to global economy + 5 more

Baba

Prout’s answer to global economy

Namaskar,

Capitalist puppets beat the drum that people are getting wealthier and wealthier each and every day. When in fact, the truth is that all the gold and riches of capitalism 'benefits' only a few. Never before in the history of the world has the gap between rich and poor been as wide as it is now. And now, finally, more and more are beginning to understand this fact as they bear witness to this widening chasm between haves and have-nots. 
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The US can boast of its great financial power, but as a nation it has failed to provide the minimum requirements to the working people due to low wages. In result, 42 million Americans are depending on government food handouts, otherwise they will go hungry, and there are millions of people without healthcare. And the disparity is even greater in so-called developing nations like India and across much of Africa. The reason being that capitalism breeds poverty, not financial stability.

There is a Proutist slogan: 'capitalism makes the man a beggar', as it robs people not only of their soul, but their wallet as well. All fall prey to the greed of the wealthy, and all turn into the exploited mass.

It is just a dogma that wealth is created and poverty is diminished by capitalism. This is the false hope of the global economy. Because in such a system, the human brain is geared towards money-making and exploitation and not towards the distribution of wealth. In consequence, the mass of people do not get the minimum requirements in capitalism.

Only a local economy will work

Here Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, the Propounder of Prout, points out that only a local economy-- not a global one-- will create a suitable way for everyone to live on this earth.
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Prout philosophy says, "In a decentralized economy the commodities produced by a socio-economic unit will be sold in the local market itself. As a result, there will be no uncertainty in the local economy or the economic life of the local population. In addition, money will be circulated within the local market so there will be no outflow of local capital. The possibility of an economic catastrophe in the local economy will be largely eliminated. In such a system, people’s income will have an upward trend and their purchasing capacity will continuously increase. No economic system in the world has been able to continuously increase the purchasing capacity of the people, because economic power is concentrated in the hands of a few." (1)

Thus, we should never fall into the dream now circulating around the earth that a global economy will bring riches to all. That will never, ever happen. Rather, the more the so-called global economic growth, the more destitute and in-debt the people will become, until that financial turmoil breeds utter hopelessness and chaos in the world-wide society.


Conclusion

Prout philosophy says, "There must be close correlation amongst PROUT, Neohumanism and spiritual practices. The balance amongst these three will elevate the structure of human beings to its existential status. We cannot neglect PROUT, Neohumanism or spiritual practices. This balance is to be maintained for all. It will create good will and elevate the standard of human beings." (2)

Only those immersed in the world of sadhana can bring about that new socio-economic era. Thus we should not sit back and think that others are going to do it. Only true sadhakas can lead the world out of the darkness of the capitalistic global economy and into the light of a Proutistic local economy.
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In Him,
Dayasagara

Spiritual base

Drawing up a new economic system without having the key for knowing how to transform human consciousness will never yield a proper result.

In the past, "progressives" & "luminaries" like Karl Marx and Adam Smith felt they had the solution to the world's problems with their economic theories, but we can see how they misled humanity. So talking up the progressive notions without having a proper spiritual ideology can never quell the waves of social unrest. The two must go hand in hand, otherwise the package is not complete.

So we should never think that various intellectuals boasting of a local economic structure will establish Prout on this globe. Only activist sadhakas can bring about the needed changes to heal humanity's woes, not pseudo-progressives.
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Tragic outcome of global economy

Manufacturing a global economy is inherently problematic, but no one likes to look at it this way. That is why people constantly sing the chorus that the global economy is making the world a richer and richer place. So while the bulk of the population is duped by this false thread, at least as Proutists we should know the truth and be ready to lead and facilitate humanity's changeover to a local economy.

The world is now headed towards big bank accounts for some, and the pangs of starvation for most. Due to the global economy, poverty will abound on this earth, and those destitute souls, with nowhere else to turn, after getting exploited to shambles by greedy vaeshyas, will destroy the peace and tranquility of one and all. That is where this global economy is headed-- tragically. So we should intervene at the earliest.

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, Decentralized Economy – 1
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, Prout and Neohumanism

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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 ==

Song of Your reception

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

"Khunjiya ber'a'i toma're sada'i...ogo sakhá..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0548)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, my Sakhá, I am desperately searching for You always in my mind, in my mental garden. My eyes are saturated with tears of love in Your longing and waiting. My collyrium eyes long to see You. My eternal Sakhá, in my sadhana I am always trying to get You.

O’ Baba, all the creepers and shrubs are laden with flowers and fruit. Their heavy branches have come down to touch Your feet, in complete surrender. Whatever good things I have in my life, all that sweetness I am offering at Your lotus feet. The flowers of my mind are saturated in their aroma. They are waiting with nectar-filled hearts to surrender that sweetness to You. My ever-present Sakhá, please come.

O’ Parama Purusa, the sandalwood forest is spreading its sweet fragrance all around. The whole atmosphere is charged with Your divine bliss. The nightingale is busy singing the song of Your reception. The beautiful peacock is dancing alone to the melody and rhythm of its ankle bells, spreading its colourful feathers all around.

Baba, my whole existence, my entire being is ready to receive You. I am searching for You with bhakti and yearning in my heart, in my mind to have your darshan...


Note for Prabhat Samgiita #0548:

[1] Sakhá: Ananda Marga philosophy states, "'Samapranah sakha smrtah'. Where love and devotion are so overwhelming that it appears as if there is only one entity in two bodies, such a pair is known as 'sakha'. The bhakta, the devotee, is the sakha of Parama Purusa, because the bhakta can never think of Him as a separate entity from Him. Here he altogether forgets that he is separated from God. That is why Parama Purusa is also a sakha to His bhaktas and the bhakta is the sakha of Parama Purusa...You should also know-- you should remember this truth - that the only well-wisher that you have in this universe...the only sakha is Parama Purusa." (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanartam - 6, Parama Puruśa – the Only Bandhu

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Mystery of Hindu dogma explained

Namaskar,

In India, one dogma is quite prevalent with regards to the worship of Lord Shiva. In trying to satisfy Lord Shiva, dogmatic followers first pour holy water on certain stones as if by this way Lord Shiva will get the water that He needs. They think that Lord Shiva will be pleased. And while doing this penance those dogmatic Hindus chant, 'Hara hara, bomb bomb'. All the common people know this slogan well. They have heard it always in such religious practices. Because ritualistic followers call and address Lord Shiva as 'Hara hara, bomb bomb’ when they are involved in this type of penance.

This ritual is especially common in Bihar. Followers from the surrounding states come and wear special saffron cloth from head to toe, irrespective of whether they are male or female, and regardless of what type of clothes they are wearing. On this occasion, everything they wear must be the same color: saffron. In the days leading up to this ritual, the entire railway and all forms of transportation become full of saffron as millions and millions of people are wearing saffron and only saffron.

Do sastaunga pranam, get up, go forward, & repeat

They travel from their pilgrimage in Sultanganj to the banks of the river Gaunga (Ganges) in Deoghar where they take holy water. Some get there by walking; some run 100 km to the temple in which case it takes a few days. And some special followers travel the 100 km by lying down in sastaunga pranam, getting up and advancing forward one body length at a time, and doing satsaunga pranam over and over again. They hope to please Lord Shiva by their strong penance by making the 100 km journey in this arduous manner. It may take them weeks and weeks to reach Lord Shiva's “holy” temple in Deoghar, Bihar. This ritual is done in the beginning of the Indian rainy season and goes on for 1 month. Along the way, all those dogmatic followers repeat the mantra: 'Hara hara, Bomb bomb'. This dogma is quite common and every year several million adherents participate in the ritualistic worship of Lord Shiva. They repeat again and again: 'Hara hara, bomb bomb'.

But the interesting thing is that many do not know what is meant by the term 'bomb'. Centuries ago when this mantra was first started, bombs and sophisticated weapons had not yet been invented. But just in their ritualistic way, they all call out: 'Bomb, bomb'. They do not pronounce, 'Vyom, vyom'. They are not aware about the origins of this ritual.


Riddle solved

Here Baba has made it clear what this mantra is and what is the proper pronunciation. To date, the common people do not understand that “bomb” is not correct, and that “vyom” is correct. Below Baba solves this riddle about bomb bomb.

   Ananda Marga ideology says, "He who takes away all your sins, He who takes away all our umbers and cumbers is Hara. He is Hara, because He takes away all your sins, all your propensities. Now, this Hara. One cannot attain salvation without coming in contact with this Hara. He [the aspirant] will have to pass through the realm of Hara because Hara is the sublimest rank of His Cognitive Self and that's why in ancient times it was a system, rather a usage amongst the spiritual aspirants to chant a mantra, which was a very favourite mantra : Hara Hara Vyom Vyom."  
   "Think of that Hara, think of that Hara, He will take away  all your sins; think of that Hara, Meditate on that Hara. Hara Hara Vyom Vyom. Vyom is the subtlest form of matter. Ether is called Vyoma i.e., your mind should go from crude towards subtle. In the realm of physicality it will think of Vyoma and in the realm of spirituality it will, think of Hara' "Hara Hara Vyom Vyom, Hara Hara Vyom Vyom".”  (1)

In Him,
Sunil

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha -18, The Stance of Salvation and How to Attain It

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Age-old problem: libertine life

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The Sanskrit equivalent for marriage is viváha (vi – vah + ghaiṋ): it means, after the ceremony, the man and woman can no longer live as libertines or as irresponsible so-called family people. They have to discharge their full obligations as bharttá and kalatra, responsible husband and responsible wife.”

“Another Sanskrit equivalent for “woman” is nárii, which is feminine gender. But Shiva used the term kalatra, in the neuter; for to her husband a woman is a wife, but to her children and other members of the society, she is as dignified as her male counterpart. So by declaring a married lady to be kalatra, Shiva gave her special status, and addressed her in neuter terms.”

“The liberal meaning of the term viváha is “live one’s life in a new way with a special type of responsibility”. This is the underlying significance of the Shaeva system of marriage.”

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In His life, Shiva Himself married with this commitment. We can say without the least hesitation that Shiva was the first person in this world to marry in the proper sense of the term..” (1)

Note: That which was common 7000 years ago has now again come into vogue: That same disease has become prevalent today. A huge percentage of people around the globe are leading libertine life - especially in the materialistic areas. They produce children and neglect to take any responsibility. They do not like to be bound in conjugal relations and shoulder the responsibility of helping the child. The ones who suffer the most are the children and the mother. Often such children wind up in foster care - mentally and physically scarred. It is a serious crisis - watch out. Where capitalism is growing that disease will spread. Our duty is to propagate this teaching - if we bring even one libertine onto the path of responsibility then at least to some small degree the problem is solved. 

Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Disc: 9

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Origin of ball

In the following quote Baba reveals the history of the "ball" which is nowadays commonly used in innumerable games and sports. The ball is originally invented in India.
The following Baba's teaching reveals this fact.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The meaning of the root verb kand is 'to wallow'. We get the word kanduka (ball) by adding 'uk' to 'kand' or adding 'u' + 'ka' to kand. Its etymological meaning is 'that which rolls'; colloquially it refers to 'ball'-- a ball rolls. It should be remembered that the kanduka (ball) originated in this country. Originally, balls used to be made from cloth, but since cloth balls did not last very long people in ancient Bengal started making balls from the shoots of young bamboo." (1) 

Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika - 3, Kakubh to Kavaśńa (Discourse 17)

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Origin of the Vedas

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The meaning of the verbal root rc is “to glorify” (through song or through ordinary language). Rk means “hymn”. In ancient times, with the beginning of civilization, the sages used to look upon the various manifestations of nature as the play of one God and they composed hymns for that god. When they used to sing in the name of Úśa, Indra, Parjanya, Mátarishvá, Varuńa, that singing was called sáma. At that time script had not yet been invented, so the disciples used to learn by listening to the verbal teachings of the guru. These were all words of truth, words of knowledge and since they were words of knowledge, since they elevated the uncultured human beings towards the light of culture, they were called veda, or knowledge." (1)

Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika - 2, Discourse: 11

== Section 4: Links ==

Postings to Read

Yogic method of service & mental shaoca

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/07/way-to-have-his-darshan-3-more.html

Understanding bird-crocodile relation

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/02/crocodile-bird-and-service-3-more.html

Story: He cares for all His children

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/04/incident-babas-grace-that-child-5-more.html

Personal experience: Baba's omnipresence

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2019/09/mahaprayan-of-mahaprayan-3-more.html

History of marriage: the defeated party

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/01/marriage-those-old-days-3-more.html

Be wary of bad jobs + 5 more

Baba

Be wary of bad jobs

Note: This letter is only for those who have reverence for Sadguru Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and try to follow His Ananda Marga ideology.

Namaskar,

I recall how one of my friends Kripal was always complaining that he could not concentrate in sadhana and then after some time I saw him again and inquired about his sahana. He replied that his sadhana is very good these days. I was surprised to hear this and asked how he remedied the situation. Kripal said, “It was very easy. Earlier I was working in payday lending, and when I came to know this was one of the negative occupations then I quit my job and got a proper job; and, ever since then my sadhana has been better.”
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Some confused people think that if they are not directly involved in negative occupations like loansharking, payday lending etc, and not directly involved in and harassing the common people, then it is ok. They feel it is fine to give money to a loansharking company to do such things, while they themselves remain in “safe territory.” Those persons do not think they will incur any bad samskara. But that is simply not true.


All are involved 

To get a better idea, let’s take a wide-angle view of the situation. In this modern era, everything is happening on a large scale. Various companies and agencies within the financial sector - like hedge funds and certain stock brokers - are doing this type of negative work. So if you deposit your money with them and you are gleaning the rewards of a high interest return with those who are loansharking and doing payday lending, then you are also 100% culpable, albeit indirectly.

It is just like if the mafia boss is sitting far away from the scene and ordering one of his hitman to murder someone. Then certainly the mafia boss is involved in that attack. Some dumb people might think that only the hitman or goonda is accountable. But that is not true - the big boss is also implicated as he ordered the hit.

The conclusive idea is that when a murder happens, then all those involved - directly or indirectly - are criminals, irrespective of how remotely involved they are. Thousands of years ago, killers would choke people to death with their bare hands. Nowadays, people use advanced weapons like guns, rockets, missiles, and drones, etc to kill others. And in some cases, they may be sitting thousands of miles away from the attack scene. Even then they are wholly culpable for their sins.
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This same theory applies with investing in today’s ultra-capitalistic economy. If you are depositing monies in hedge funds that do loansharking, then you are also involved in that sin. In that case, your food is also untouchable. You will have to face the consequences from parama prakrti. The main guiding factor is that in these types of jobs the public is undeniably cheated, exploited, and harmed. They are preyed upon. So labeling such negative occupations as sinful is for the protection of the vulnerable people, i.e. the common public.

Conclusion: list of sinful jobs

Remember, these points were given by Lord Buddha 2500 years ago. Society has since advanced - times have changed. Now anti-social elements are moving about in civil dress as seemingly respectable citizens. When in reality their entire job is aimed at exploiting the unsuspecting masses. The need of the day is to enlist all such jobs of this type, and warn everyone.

For starters, here are a few: porn industry, brothels, illegal wildlife trade, gambling, lottery, tobacco, illicit drugs, legal marijuana business, meat industry etc. Please help formulate this list. Verily, the list is so long these days. All should open their eyes and not deposit or invest money, directly or indirectly, in any field where the public is harmed. Otherwise one will have to face the consequences of prakrti. In that case, cheap money will be very costly.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, “One must have a clean occupation, that is, one must not do anything antisocial, one must not encourage anything antisocial, anything that goes against collective interest. That is samyak ájiiva in the physical sphere. One may earn money by selling wine. One may earn money by stealing. These are not samyak ájiiva. Your occupation should be neat and clean – not going against the interest of the society.” (1)

in Him,
Mayadhiish

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, Ideological Flow and the Eight-fold Path

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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 ==

My existence belongs to You

Intro to PS: This song is the expression of that advanced bhakta who has a very close link with Parama Purusa, and in their intimate communication to Parama Purusa that bhakta may sometimes express himself in the following manner. 

"Be-daradii bandhu ghuma bha'unga'o pa'she a'si..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3702)

Purport:

O' heartless One, Parama Purusa, O' my Bandhu, please remove my sleepiness by coming close to me. You can see that when I  think about You and try to do sadhana then I become overpowered by drowsiness. I just waste my time dozing in sadhana -  and You do not care. 

O’ Lord, You know very well that except You no one is mine. My entire life is embedded in You. The totality of whatever I feel is mine is in You. I see and feel You in everything. Baba, You are merged in all my activities. If there is anyone I love, You are that Entity. If there is anyone I am proud of, You are that. My whole existence belongs to You. You are my prana of prana - heart of hearts. I call You heartless One because by this way I get a little satisfaction. Even then, You know I love You. Out of my deep love for You, I call You - heartless One. 

You are in my crown jewel. From my earrings, Your effulgence shines. In my mental mirror, in my ideation, You are ever-present. In my mental lotus, Your image is always present. Baba, I surrender to You countless and infinite times in doing sastaunga pranam...

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Proper punishment

Ananda Marga ideology says, "And what is discipline? The Sam'skrta term for 'discipline' is 'anusha'sanam'. And what is anusha'sanam?"

Hita'rthe sha'sanam ityarthe anusha'sanam

"When the code of discipline is imposed with the spirit of welfare, with the spirit of development, it is called `anusha'sanam' in Sam'skrta. There is no corresponding English word." (1)

Note: Commonly people think that discipline means "anusha'sanam" - regardless of the motive or intention. For instance, suppose someone did something wrong and was punished; yet the punishment given to that person was done with the malevolent motive of spite, anger, and hatred in order to harass that person, then still some people term that as "anusha'sanam." But that is wrong; that type of approach can never be termed as anusha'sanam.

Unfortunately, most of the time in the general society, punishment is meted out to make an example of the wrongdoer and show others that they too will be punished in this way etc. This is the harsh message they want to deliver to the common people. But that approach is wholly devoid of any type of welfare motive. Law enforcement agencies carry out their work in this way - most of the time. They do this in the name of discipline. But whatever they call it, this malevolent approach can never be anusha'sanam.

Ideal family life is radically different. In this instance, the desire is to love, teach, nurture, and care for the child. So if that child makes a mistake then the punishment given to the child will be for their welfare and progress. In that case, that discipline comes within the scope of anusha'sanam. The main idea is that if the code of discipline is not for the welfare and betterment of the individual, then that is not anusha'sanam.

In Him,
Satyendra

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, The Fear of Him

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Europe is also banning 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”

== Section: Attachment ==

Attached video: Converting Hindus into Muslims

Namaskar,

See how this speaker is saying how they should recruit Hindus into Muslims in order to gain a majority in India. If every Muslim converts five Hindus then they will capture the majority in India.

Ananda Marga philosophy is against any type of conversion. Ignorant people convert others for the wrong reasons. Those getting converted do not know what they are doing. This type of approach is not good as it brings chaos and unrest in the society.

In all the religions you have to lock up your thinking power and throw the key into the ocean. In Ananda Marga everything is logical.

Ananda Marga is a way of life and does not convert anybody. It is not a religion. 

in Him,
Ramdeva
(Rafiq Mohamed)

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Higher post should not be entrusted to debased & corrupt persons

Please read Baba’s following teaching which gives a clear indication about the type of leadership needed in Ananda Marga. Specifically, can XYZ type of persons 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 4: Links ==

Postings to Read

Spirituality: essential aspect of nitya karma

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/06/nitya-karma-3-more.html

Golden rule: inherent flaws

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/11/self-centered-theology-vs-am.html

Link between sadhana lessons

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/03/why-and-what-about-sadhana.html

Story: how Baba made me victorious

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2023/05/story-how-baba-taught-me-surrender-part.html

Ananda Marga vs dogmas of epic

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2022/04/baba-yudhisthira-dogma-namaskar-in.html

Important to avoid this comparison + 2 more

Baba

Important to avoid this comparison

Namaskar,

When some film star heroes wear pseudo-culture fashion, or smoke cigarettes in a special style where they release the smoke toward the sky in round circles, then young impressionable teenagers get attracted. They think that is a grand show and strive to emulate that. Without considering the matter, teenagers in their innocence succumb to those pseudo-culture fashions. While those who are more rational think that is deadly. In consequence good people never engage in competing with others in pseudo-fashions.
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Comparing oneself with capitalists in the material sphere is a sort of blindness. Because it is commonly known that those who place too much importance on the physical sphere neglect or lag far behind in psychic or spiritual enhancement. Every sadhaka is aware that human life devoid of spirituality is just animal life.

Exploiting class imposes its values on entire society

In this present era of extreme capitalism, the whole society is running after money and other material possessions. Because the vaeshyas are in power so materialistic aims like money and automobiles etc spell "success". In each and every age, the exploiting class imposes its values on the rest society whereby many people yearn for that "gold standard."

This theory is well known to every sadhaka; even then in our personal day to day affairs one must be careful not to get dragged into that flow. That means as sadhakas one has to exercise great caution when comparing themselves with others. Or, more precisely, one should not fall into the trap of comparing themselves with others exclusively on the point of materialistic gain.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, “A person must not suffer from an inferiority complex, because that person and his or her friends and siblings are all the progeny of the same Progenitor.” (1)

The human personality is three-fold: physical, psychic, and spiritual. Those primarily engrossed in materialistic life often possess many things in the mundane realm, yet are bankrupt in the psychic and spiritual realms. Every sadhaka knows the special secret is to gain strength in the psycho-spiritual realm, and not become involved in materialistic over-accumulation. Whereas, many in the general society seek out maximum materialistic gain. So no sadhaka should compare themselves with those materialists on the point of money, material gain, etc. Just as a human should never compare themselves with a horse on the point of running. That would be a bad approach. Here the main idea is that sadhakas should not compete in mundane sphere with non-margiis. Rather one should compete in the realm of human values.

Why we should compare by Ananda Marga standards

Regardless of how much money one has, the common human tendency is to think that others have more, or people think that, "What I have is not enough - I need more." This type of outlook brings about an inferiority complex, especially so when comparing oneself with more material wealth. Then the tendency is to feel dejected. One may even fall into the depths that "Except me, everyone else has a very successful life". Because they have greater material gains such as their property, house, cars, clothes, luxury items etc. This happens to one regardless of how much actual wealth one has. When bound by the materialist mind-set, everyone becomes a beggar - all feel they need more. Their longing is limitless. So as sadhakas we should remember that we should not compete in the mundane sphere with non-margiis. Rather, we should compete in the realm of human values and aim to progress in the psycho-spiritual realm.
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In contrast, to compare oneself on the point of one's physical, psychic and spiritual potentialities, then surely as a true Ananda Margii one’s life is far better than those engaged in the ways of materialism. By Baba's grace, true Ananda Margiis have a more sentient mind than materialistic-oriented people. Because the basic aim in life is service - i.e. service to Parama Purusa and service to the society. And every sadhaka always tries to keep away from dogma. So surely sadhakas of the Marga are superior to those capitalists. And it is all due to His grace.

When comparing in the spiritual realm, then the difference is more stark. By Baba's grace, every true aspirant in the Marga is moving on the divine path of tantra sadhana. The Guru is Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, the Taraka Brahma. When He accepts anyone as a disciple, He graces them and teaches them sadhana - in which case mukti (liberation) is guaranteed. So the spiritual life of each and every disciple of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is guaranteed success.

Psychic diseases in the west

In many discourses, Baba says that western society is completely imbalanced.

Prout philosophy says, "The West is completely obsessed with physical development...it seems to be the sovereign master of the water, land and air. But for all that, it is not socially content and miserably lacks spiritual wealth. Unlike the East, in the West plenty of wealth has created a crisis." (2)

In the west, so much attention has been placed exclusively on the physical sphere while the psychic and spiritual spheres have been neglected. That's why there is the prevalence of psychic diseases western nations, and wherever materialism reigns. Tragically, in western society, psychic diseases are rampant. What to say about aged people, even kids start suffering from psychic diseases. These days doctors are administering tranquilizing medicines even to young children because they are mentally imbalanced or depressed.
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From kids to senior citizens, a higher percentage of people in materially-engrossed nations suffer from mental tension and psychic disease than amongst people in materially poorer countries.

Overall, the condition of sadhakas all around the globe is far better. Our duty is to show others the right path, not fall into their pit. If one throws themselves in competition in the mundane sphere, then the consequences and resultant will be completely negative. Which is why they are suffering from numerous psychic diseases and complexes. Throwing ourselves into that degenerated way will only invite disaster. So as sadhakas we should not compete in the mundane sphere with non-margiis for materialistic gain. Rather we should compete in the realm of human values.

Conclusion: True sadhakas have noble attributes

Here the central idea is that true Ananda Margiis have all sorts of noble qualities. Then why should any sadhaka feel inferior with others by seeing their money and property? And why should one throw themselves into their flow by competing with them in the mundane sphere only?

Rather one should train the mind to think that, "My path is not only in the physical sphere, but all round, in the physical, psychic, and spiritual spheres." Then surely, one will not suffer from an inferiority complex.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Brahma Prakash

Once during reporting, one Wt saw a monkey, and he thought that is the best life, i.e. living as a monkey and jumping and swinging from one branch to the next. Later on, all-knowing Baba explained to those present that animal life is not good. No human should mistakenly think that animal life is ideal or that they would be happier as a monkey swinging from branch to branch. No one should cultivate such thoughts.
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~ In-depth study ~

Right comparison needed

As a sadhaka, one should not compare ourselves with materialistic-minded persons, rather we should always look towards the cherished Goal.

Ananda Vanii states, "Don’t compare life to a pool of muddy, stagnant water. Life resembles an ever-flowing spring. Pushing aside the stones of obstructions and difficulties, marching on with vigorous speed is its Dharma. Hence it is clear that those who want to keep away from obstacles have lost the Dharma of life – verily they are dead. The graveyard, not the society should be their abode. " (3)

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "As long as a human being lies inert in staticity, that is, remains engrossed in the worship of mundane things, it is said to be the Kali Yuga of that person’s life." (4)

The futility of worldly life

Ananda Marga ideology says, "The worship of Brahma should be done scrupulously, or else you will later regret and bemoan the futility of your life with the last drop of your tears at your last hour. You should make your life worthwhile through your Sádhaná. How much can your worldly friends and relations do for you? After your death your relatives may perhaps ask, “How much money has he left behind?” Your friends may go to the crematorium and indulge in flattering reminiscences about you. Your husband or wife may cry for you for about ten or twelve days and then regain their normal composure. Your lot will be only a profound sigh – a record of the futility and frustration of your life. So do not waste your time lest you later have to repent." (5)

Going against bhagavata dharma means animal life

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Human beings devoid of bhágavata dharma are just like animals. I have already said that if human beings lack bhágavata dharma they are actually worse than animals. Animals do not have a developed intellect or consciousness; human beings do. If human beings fail to utilize their developed intellect and consciousness, choosing to avoid the pursuit of bhágavata dharma, they are the enemies of humanity and a slur on the human race. Their actions, having no relation to bhágavata dharma, should be considered contrary to humanity and their innate characteristic. Their future is bound to be doomed, like that of a huge tree struck by lightning. The downtrodden masses who long to better themselves should embrace the path of bhágavata dharma. The easiest and most natural way for human civilization and humanity to grow is through bhágavata dharma. There is no other way. Hence, those who sincerely seek the welfare of humanity must uphold bhágavata dharma." (6)
 
The ideals of healthy competition

So the basic approach is that there should be competition, but not only in physical sphere. For healthy competition there should be physical, psychic, and spiritual competition - all together in a balanced way. And that competition should be based on the sentient ideals of service, sacrifice, and sadhana.
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Ananda Vanii guides us, “It is action that makes a person great. Be great by your sádhaná, by your service, by your sacrifice.” (7)

By getting Parama Purusa, I have everything

One should always think, "Parama Purusa is mine. So I have everything because the Creator and Controller of the universe is always with me. He always takes care of me. So I am most fortunate in this regard." Everyone should think in this way then naturally any and all complexes will be washed away, by His grace. The main idea is that one should not compare themselves with animals in human form. Our goal is Parama Purusa.

Will you now lie in the corner of your house

Ananda Marga ideology states, "O human beings, you are fortunate. The clarion call of the Universal has reached you. Not only has the call come, but you are hearing it and it is vibrating in every cell of your body. Will you now lie in the corner of your house as an inert being and waste your time by clinging to old skeletons and bemoaning them? The Supreme Being is calling you in the roar of the ocean, in the thunder of the clouds, in the speed of lightning, in the meteor’s flaming fires. Nothing good will come from idleness. Get up and awake the clouded chivalry of your dormant youth. It may be that the path is not strewn with flowers and that inferiority complex will be attempting to hold fast your each advancing step, but even then you have to proceed onwards tearing the shroud of darkness. You will tear the thick darkness of despair as you advance in the racing chariot radiant with the Sun’s brilliance towards the attainment of the Supreme state." (8)

Throw one into the darkness of despondency

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Whatever is finite is limited by nature. The attraction for finite entities is káma, and the attraction for the Limitless Entity (Brahma) is prema. Those who are preoccupied with preya are guided by the small “I” – their mental expansion remains a far cry. Many so-called scholars are obsessed with their petty prestige, but one day that sense of prestige will crumble into dust. But shreya is infinite. It has no beginning and no end, it is an unbroken flow of pure and serene bliss stretching from beginninglessness to endlessness. This is the Bramha of the sádhaka. People who are under the illusory spell of avidyamáyá leave the benevolent path of shreya and rush headlong towards the deceptively alluring preya. But preya, after giving them only temporary happiness, like a flash of light, will throw them into the darkness of despondency, and they will stand like the scorched shell of a tree struck by lightening in the desert lamenting the endless drought.” (9)

People who accompany you to the burning ground

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Is anybody a bandhu in this world? No, there is none. After death even the people who accompany you to the burning ground return to their respective homes once the cremation is over, they shall not go with you. Hence there is no bandhu in this world. There is only one bandhu and He is Jagat-Bandhu.” (10)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30, Hara's Seven Secrets
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, Talks on Education – Excerpt C
3. Ananda Vanii #6
4. Subhasita Samgraha - 21, Dhruva and Adhruva
5. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour
6. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 10, Bhágavata Dharma
7. Ananda Vanii #20
8. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life - 2, The Call of the Supreme
9. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 5, Integral and Non-Integral Outlook
10. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, Bandhu, Suhrd, Mitram and Sakhá

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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: Important Teaching ==

When facing difficult time

Ananda Marga ideology states, “कृष्ण ने कहा—‘दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः’ ।” (1)

The basic idea of the above teaching is that a balanced mind is one that is free from both the despair of passing sorrows and the euphoria of fleeting happiness. 


How to overcome loss

Note: Here are guidelines and proactive steps for any human being to take who is undergoing a sense of loss - whether it be money, material wealth, social stature, prestige, or any type of misfortune that leaves one in a state of anguish or agony etc.

#1: One should goad the mind away from their sense of loss and direct it towards some type of future engagement. The central idea is not to dwell on the past, i.e. reliving what they lost over and over again. That will only exacerbate and perpetuate the downward cycle. Instead, one should adopt a forward looking approach with attainable, practical short-term goals. 

#2: Human beings have been instilled with a great sense of resiliency. Whatever one wishes they can do, and they should engage and work towards a sentient aim and not think about the past.

#3: One should be fully aware - for now and for future problems - that all losses and gains in this relative world are the liila of Parama Purusa. And the pendulum is constantly swinging between loss and gain, and loss (misery) and gain (happiness) - over and over again. No one is ever perpetually happy; nor is anyone ever always sad. So when one is immersed in sorrow then soon the day will come when they are ensconced in joy. This is the ongoing cycle in this worldly sphere.
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#4: In any crucial moment when the mind is sunk in woe and misery, then one should engage in more and more kiirtana and strong sadhana. That means intense mantra japa. Regular sadhana will not work as the mind will drift towards those problems. Rather, one must do pointed japa.

#5: Moreover, one should also take the strong vow to read all AM spiritual books, especially Ananda Vacanamrtam and Subhasita Samgraha. Read the entire series. That will help the mind shift towards a spiritual outlook.

#6: By the above two steps (i.e. #4 & #5), the mind will become more balanced within a few days, and by Baba’s grace one will develop a deep sense of bhakti, in which case one's backward stumbles (i.e. reverse gear) will be transformed into positive, forward movement.

#7: Top of all, this world is jagat and thus constantly undergoing change: Soon the winds will blow in the right direction, wherein a golden future lies on the horizon.

#8: Lastly, for those blessed sadhakas who remain deeply immersed in Brahmabhava, they will ever remain floating in His bliss, wholly unaffected by the highs and lows of this relative world.
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Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam (Pure) part 1, विपरीत भावना से मानसिक शान्ति, Composure by Taking Opposite Stance

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Unique aspect of AM

Baba says in an older edition of Caryacarya that Ananda Marga is the path of human beings. The greatest excellence of this Marga is that, after knowing the needs of human beings and understanding their feeling, this "marg" (path) has been propounded. About this, that is the most significant thing. That's all. (1)
 
Note 1: The above is an English summary of Baba's own handwritten Bengali guideline.
 
Note 2: Baba’s above teaching is present in many old editions of the Bengali, Hindi, and English versions of Caryacarya - II.
 
Note 3: In contrast, the various religions are based on a selfish outlook whereby they infuse dogma and exploit followers and the common people.
 
Note 4: If someone is not aware of some of the rules of our Ananda Marga such as why a particular rule has been formulated then the answer is embedded in seed form in Sadguru Baba’s above guideline. For example, suppose someone does not know why we always wear our pratik on the body 24 hrs per day, or why we repeat Guru puja and samgacchadhvam 3 times and not 2 or 4, the answers of these types of questions are also hidden in the above guideline.
 
Note 5: In our Ananda Marga nothing is dogmatic, but nowadays a few people are trying hard to establish or implement various dogmas such as: (a)  PP is an angel, (b) so-called mahaprayan, (c) Fake Ananda Vaniis, (d) fake holy lands, (e) tiirthas etc, and other types of things which do not have any logic to stand upon.
 
Reference
1. English Summary of Caryacarya - 2 (Bangla), just after copyright page

== Section 2: Links ==

Shravanii Purnima: 28 Aug 2026

#2: Festival: special AM history

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/shravanii-purnima-repentance.html

#1: Upcoming Shravanii Purnima

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/our-auspicious-day.html

Postings to Read

Story: how Baba rectified Wt

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2015/11/baba-story-hurting-animal-3-more.html

Parents choose the name

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/08/important-things-about-baby-naming-3.html

Futile methods to overturn capitalism

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/05/gandhi-bin-laden-prout-ananda-marga.html

Two options for depressed people

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2019/02/human-sorrows-solution-3-more.html