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Sunday, September 20, 2026

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

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Prout’s samaj system + 3 more

Baba
Prout’s samaj system

Namaskar,

This letter is in response to a few questions about the fundamentals of the samaj system, as given by the Propounder of Prout, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. The samaj system is one component of the overall Prout philosophy. 

The meaning of samaj

As is commonly known amongst A'nanda Ma'rgiis, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar’s theory of samaj is translated in English as "socio-economic unit". And, the work, or endeavour, of a samaj is known as their "socio-economic movement." Hence each samaj, or socio-economic unit, has its own socio-economic movement.
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For example, whatever samaj you are part of is itself a socio-economic unit named after that area. And then whatever works your socio-economic unit engages in to raise the financial and societal standards of that local area is known as the socio-economic movement for that particular socio-economic unit.

As a case in point, in the state of Bihar there is the Magahi samaj which itself is the Magahi socio-economic unit. And the works that they do which are consistent with Prout's guidelines on samaj come within the banner of the Magahi socio-economic movement.

And in Saḿskrta, the term for 'socio-economic movement' is "Sa'ma'jik A'rthik A'ndolan". "Sa'ma'jik" means 'socio', "A'rthik" means 'economic', and "A'ndolan" means 'movement'. Thus Baba has termed His samaj theory in Sanskrit as "Sa'ma'jik A'rthik A'ndolan"-- literally meaning socio-economic movement.

And naturally over time and for convenient use in daily conversation the term was abbreviated to Sa'ma'jik and then to just, "samaj". Hence the term 'samaj' is basically synonymous with a single local area having common characteristics that is bound together as one socio-economic unit.


Economics is a key component

Currently, according to Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar’s direction, the globe has been divided up into 241 samajas. In the future, this number may vary as economic conditions change and as societal standards fluctuate. But in the current era there are 241 samajas, and each is formed according to a particular set of characteristics.
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Indeed, Prout philosophy outlines certain characteristics necessary to form one samaj, or one socio-economic unit. And the first two of these characteristics are (1) same economic problems and (2) uniform economic potentiality. And then there are other qualities related with geography, language etc. But certainly economics is one key or dominant factor.

Likewise, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar has given a set of factors which determine whether two samajas can unite together to form a single samaj. And the first criterion is economic similarity. Hence here again economics plays a significant role in the formation and development of a samaj.


The aim of any samaj

The work of each samaj is to elevate the socio-economic standard of that particular area. For example, in India, there are 44 samajas. And before '90, all the samajas were working concertedly in their socio-economic area to bring up or raise the standard on a socio-economic basis. And basically samajas or socio-economic units were working only in local economic regions and areas. For instance, the Magahi samaj, and the Bojhpuri samaj, and the Angika samaj or Tamil samajam were each working within their own respective area. So this is the way things were going on with regards to samaj.

And it is one basic operational fact of life in a samaj, or socio-economic unit, that the work is dealing within a clearly defined local area. That is one point. And the second point is that the common mass is involved: margii and non-margiis, both.
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So this is one important point. Namely that in samaj work the general society is also deeply involved. Because, after all, one key component is that of finances or economics; and, the general society stands to greatly benefit from that samaj work. Toward this end, margiis work hand-in-hand with the non-margii general populace because it is that very local area where everyone lives that is being improved.

Conclusion

Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar emphasizes that our samaj system must be based on the slogan, "universal in spirit but regional in approach". (1)

Prout philosophy states, "The multi-colored garland of humanity will be enriched if varying human groups blend together from a position of strength and independence out of a genuine love for their brothers and sisters." (2)

Prout philosophy says, "Those sentiments which are conducive to human unity should be encouraged, rejecting the sentiments which create a rift in human society. This is the approach adopted by PROUT's socio-economic groups." (3)

Hence these are a few other striking features of Baba's unique system of samaj. And it is by the samaj system that our whole humanity can develop unitedly yet locally without exploiting any party or region. 
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Namaskar,
In Him
Shriideva

Samaj system vs group interest

As shown above, a samaj is a socio-economic unit related with the entire population living in a particular area - irrespective of margii or non-margii. Plus a samaj has numerous and varied plans and programs for the all-round economic development and welfare of an area. These are some of the very significant and distinguishing features of a samaj.

So if any group or community is not involved in any of these types of productive activities, and their only aim is to grab power then they have nothing to do with the samaj movement. Unfortunately, some exploiters try to dress their narrow minded groupist activities as being in concert with the samaj system. To this end, they always try to mislead others on the point of samaj and show as if they are doing great samaj work. Those not aware about samaj get confused by their tall talks.

Such group leaders want to look good and justify their stance in the eyes of the people. That is why they try to latch up with the samaj system. Because they want to validate their "work". Whereas, if they do all their selfish activities under the banner of groupism people would quickly recognise their true colour. But instead, those crafty group heads grab onto the name of samaj and promote their dealings as being top-level samaj work. That is why a few get confused, from time to time.
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We should all be perfectly clear that Baba's samaj system and a dogmatic group agenda are worlds apart. The system of samaj is based on building a grand social order, whereas any form of groupism is a platform for dividing society.

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 13, Socio-Economic Groupifications
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 13, Socio-Economic Groupifications
3. A Few Problems Solved - 2, Human Society Is One and Indivisible – 2


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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Game of shadow & effulgence

Note: Only those who sincerely practice the 6th lesson of sahaja yoga meditation can realise this song in the depths of their heart.

"Tumi, phuleri buke madhu d́halile, ka'nt́ate golap phot́ale..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3346)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, You are the Doer of everything. While hiding behind the scenes You go on doing all the works. Keeping Yourself invisible, You manage all of creation. You have filled the hearts of the flowers with nectar. From the thorny plant, You make the roses blossom. That which is impossible, You make possible. There is nothing that You do not do. To the hungry You provide food; to the thirsty You supply water; to the sick You offer medicine; and to the homeless You arrange shelter. Supreme Entity, in the cold, winter season You provide the soothing warmth of a fire. In the burning heat of summer, Your touch is like the refreshing coolness of sandalwood paste. You attend to every matter. Baba, You are the Supreme Controller of the universe.

Parama Purusa, according to Your desire, You work non-stop. Sometimes You make me cry in bliss, and other times You make me laugh and smile. It is Your unfathomable liila. All kinds of things You do. When I drift astray You bring me onto the right path with Your love and affection; with Your exquisite attraction You pull me near. On some occasions, even if I look towards You, You do not give any response. This is Your playful liila. And by this way You create more yearning and bhakti. Yet other times, You attract me with Your incomparable charm and magnetism. Baba, You are endlessly engaged in every corner and molecule.

Baba, Parama Purusa, You are ever-present. You are hiding in the warmth of the fire. At the same time You are in the water vapor floating in the sky. You are in the coldness of ice; You are in the greenness of the green vegetation; You are all-pervading. O’ the Peacock of my mind, You go on dancing and playing the game of shadow and effulgence. Sometimes I feel Your blissful presence and other times not. But I know You are most-loving.

Baba, You are always involved secretly and invisibly for the all-round well-being and emancipation of all. It is Your grace...

Note for Prabhat Samgiita #3346:

[1] Cry: People cry for many reasons. Sometimes when people are very, very happy they cry. And, a bhakta may cry when they are in a deep state of bhakti and longing for Parama Purusa, and feeling the pain of separation.


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Important to know nowadays

More and more in the west the gay movement is rampant. That is why this following teaching is very important. There is no room for confusion about the stand of Ananda Marga on this issue. 

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Love and passion are mutually antagonistic tendencies. The attachment for a finite thing is an expression of extroverted energy, whereas the attraction for the Infinite is an expression of the introverted energy. That is why these two can never co-exist. Therefore the aspirant has to skillfully transform passion into love." (1)

Ananda Marga is the path of introversial movement towards the Supreme Entity; it is not the path of sensuality and lust. These two opposites cannot co-exist. They are mutually exclusive. Either one may goad their mind towards Parama Purusa, or they may indulge in animal propensities. There is no scope to do both. 

That is why there is no option for leading a gay / homosexual lifestyle in Ananda Marga teachings. Because a gay lifestyle is based on the baser propensities - sex for sex sake. Every dedicated Ananda Margii will easily grasp this point - it is just a matter of simple mathematics. Whereas, it is far more difficult for those goaded by those lower propensities to understand. That is why it is said that until the mind reaches a particular level, one cannot assimilate the teachings of Ananda Marga ideology. Ananda Marga is for standard human beings not those with an animal mind and a human body. 

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Bhaktitattva


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Value of Saḿskrta names

Ananda Marga philosophy says “Naming is a matter of great consequence. The names must imply an imposing meaning. Naming was a memorable ceremony among the Áryas. The name has a very significant bearing over the mind. The mental awakening corresponds to the vibrations set in as a result of pronouncing the name. A particular attraction is attached to the words.”

“The human society has to be unified. It must have one standard. Naming in Saḿskrta means providing one standard.” (1)

Reference
1. Táttvika Diipiká


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Wrongful criticism

Baba says, "I do not think it good to criticize anyone ..., saying, “Well, Mr. So-and-so may be leading a virtuous life now, but don't you know, he was a terrible sinner in the past.” We must forget the past. I said at the outset that sins are like the dust of the street that settles on clothing. We must shake this dust off and move ahead." (1)

In His above teaching Baba is guiding us that If a person has rectified themselves then one should never talk ill of them by recounting their past misdeeds and sinful dealings. 

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, A Few of Tantra's Special Characteristics


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Why intense requital is beneficial

   Ananda Marga ideology states, “Reactions in requital to past actions normally occur more in a spiritual aspirant’s life than in an ordinary person’s life. The reason is that when all original actions are surrendered to Brahma, there remain only the reactive actions. The reactions may be good or bad [according to whether they are resultants of good or bad original actions]. But think about how many of the deeds you performed before coming to the path of sádhaná were good and how many were bad. To tell the unpleasant truth, ninety-nine percent of your deeds were bad. Hence it is often the case that sádhakas have to suffer much more from bad reactive momenta than get to enjoy good ones. It can even be said that the more one suffers from reactions, the more one is progressing along the path of sádhaná.”
   “Of course, the requital of the reactive momenta may possibly be pleasurable instead of painful; it all depends upon the nature of one’s actions. In either case, the more one surrenders one’s actions to Brahma, the shorter will be the period of requital caused by the reactions. In this case the intensity of the requital will be greater than normal; but this is a good sign, because intense requital means the exhaustion of the requital within a short period.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology in a Nutshell - 8, Sádhaná


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Silly notion: multi-tasking

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Whenever it thinks it has one single object. Nevertheless the speed of the mind’s action is baffling. While concentrating on a particular work we may also hear others about us [[talking]]. This is due to the fast acting power of the mind, which leads us to believe that the thought currents of the mind are unbroken. For example, while witnessing the pictures in cinema, we also enjoy the dialogue. The activities of the mind can be understood by diligently applying the mind and we see that the mind can do only one thing at a time.” (1)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, The Form of Sádhaná


== Section: Important Teaching ==

How buffaloes attracted to water

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “It is worth pointing out that the buffalo came under mans control a few thousand years after the cow was domesticated. The pure bison variety of buffalo is resistant to domestication, but the water buffalo, because of its lack of speed, has accepted man’s dominion for the sake of self-preservation. Since fondness for water is inherent in this variety of bison, their original instinctive tendencies awaken if they see water nearby. In the burning heat of summer, cart-pulling buffalo also will forget their sense of responsibility and take a dip, cart and all, if they see a pond – such happenings are not rare.” (1)

Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika, part 3, Disc: 15


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Friday, June 5, 2026

Prout: where people live & work + 4 more

Baba
Prout: where people live & work 

Namaskar,

Now is the critical moment to once again consider these important Prout guidelines. 
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The socio-economic theory of Prout states, "Local people are those who have merged their individual socio-economic interests with the socio-economic interests of the socio-economic unit they live in...Those who have not done so should be branded as outsiders." (1)

Prout philosophy guides us, "No outsider should be allowed to interfere in local economic affairs or in the system of production and distribution, otherwise a floating population will develop, causing outflow of economic wealth from the area. If this occurs the area will become vulnerable to outside economic exploitation and decentralized economy will be undermined." (2)

The protection of local resources

Prout advocates that goods should be produced and sold locally. What is produced is for the local public to utilise. However, if export businesses do develop, then only finished products can be sold directly in those markets. Local raw materials should not be taken over by an exploiting state or country, i.e. outsiders, who reap the benefits and profits of those raw materials.

That means natural resources should not be shipped out. The refinement process should be handled in the locale. Local people should be the beneficiaries of their own local resources. With a healthy economic base, people will be able to freely choose where they wish to work and be given opportunity to stay in their home area. Side by side, the problems and negative effects of immigration due to capitalist exploitation, which is now so common not only between countries but within each and every state, province, and township, will be eliminated.
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The socio-economic theory of Prout states, "Howrah district, for example, produces sufficient crops in a season to feed the local people for seventeen months, but due to immigrant labour the produce is consumed in six and a half months. The elimination of the floating population will also protect the social life of the cooperative from the possibility of adverse social influences." (3)

Economic freedom provided to all

Taken altogether, everything should be provided from within. Then there will be guaranteed employment for all. Laborers and workers should not have to scour the earth in order to find employment. Hungry, starving workers should not be pushed out from their own homes, separated from their loved ones and forced to go far away in search of their livelihood.

Nor should laborers have to take extreme trouble to commute for hours and hours in order to get to work. Jobs should be available locally so that people can live with their families and make a proper income. Side by side, if anyone has an honest desire to move to another area and become part of that community then they are welcome to do so. This is all part of Prout policy.

However if some persons motivated by extreme greed are going outside their area in order to exploit another samaj then that will not be permitted. Because Shrii Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar 's Prout philosophy is for the welfare of all, especially the common people, who for centuries have been exploited.
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Socioeconomic theory Prout states, "Local people must be given preference in employment, and all local people should be locally employed. If this policy is followed, there will be no surplus or deficit labour among the local people, and if many people do come from outside areas, they will not find a place in the local economy. Where a floating population exists in a particular region, the outflow of capital remains unchecked and the economic development of the area is undermined." (4)

Conclusion

Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar has given beautiful solutions to all sorts of socio-economic problems in the form of self-sufficient samajas. Where production is geared towards local consumption and where people get scope to live and work in the comfort of their own area, as well as have the option to move to a new place should they so desire. These are all important aspects of Prout's policy on the point of immigration.

Overall, Prout offers numerous clear-cut policies on this significant matter of immigration - which Shrii  Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar has explained beautifully in so many discourses. Please reference: 'Some Specialities of Prout's Economic System', 'Decentralized Economy 1 & 2', 'Principles of Balanced Economy', 'Economic Dynamics', 'Cooperatives', 'Agrarian Revolution' and more. All these discourses are filled with Shrii PR Sarkar 's golden Prout policies for building up a great human society.
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Namaskar,
in Him,
Vidha’ta’

All may live where they wish

It should also be understood that in the Prout system, people are free to move from one country to the next, from one samaj to another. In this regard, personal freedom and individual choice stand at the forefront; people may travel and live where they desire. Indeed, so long as one has merged their socio-economic interest with a particular samaj, then that is enough to take up residence in that locale. Accordingly, people may live and work where they like.

Prout for the service & welfare of all

These following teachings state that Prout is the way of forward movement.
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The socioeconomic theory of Ananda Marga philosophy states, "PROUT is dedicated to the service and welfare of one and all. You should immediately build a one and indivisible human society without further delay by popularising PROUT." (5)

The socioeconomic theory of Ananda Marga philosophy states, "PROUT equips human beings with their own Prana Dharma and thereby reinforces and strengthens their march along the path of progress." (6)

"PROUT is the panacea." (7)

Guidance for all realms of life

We know that Shrii Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar has bestowed upon us clear-cut guidelines for how to proceed in each and every sphere of life. And in our social life those guidelines have taken shape in the form of Prout philosophy. Not just on the point of immigration and labor issues, but from birth to death, from village life to global government, from unit to collective, and from start to finish, Prout philosophy has beautifully given us the way how to advance and move ahead. There is no question that Prout does not have any policies. Rather Prout guidelines are precise, point-pointed, diamond-like strategies and teachings. By these very crystal-clear policies, Prout will be established and the entire humanity will grow and prosper. And one singular human society will be formed.
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References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 21, Decentralized Economy – 1
2. Proutist Economics, Decentralized Economy – 1, p.214-15
3. Prout in a Nutshell - 14, Cooperatives
4. Proutist Economics, Decentralized Economy – 1, p.221
5. A Few Problems Solved - 8, Service Psychology and Group Psychology, p.50
6. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, Talks on Education – Excerpt B
7. Prout in a Nutshell - 13, Decentralized Economy – 2


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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 ==

Not our permanent abode

"Mor ghum ghore tumi ese anáhúta, jágiye dile…"  (Prabhat Samgiita #1976)

Purport:

Parama Purusa, You came to me without any invitation and awakened me from my deep slumber. Baba, You told me many things and reminded me that today there are many works to do. My Supreme Guide, You warned me to first finish the work and then sleep, that my time is passing in vain, and that I have come here for a very short while. Baba, You also explained to me that the length of the day is very limited; everything is fixed - each and every minute is measured. Human life is fleeting. The hours that pass do not turn back; they vanish behind the scene. You conveyed to me so many exceptional teachings.

Parama Purusa, Baba, You stirred me from countless dogmas and guided me that, “Your journey is within the boundary of time, space and person; your movement is bound by the relative factors. Under the workings of a certain system you have been blessed with human life and it has to move on. Within a short period many allotted duties need to be done.” Now I understand that life is threaded like a garland and proceeds in a certain fixed direction according to the flow of saincara and pratisaincara. Parama Purusa, You taught me that this life is just like an inn which is just for taking a little rest on the path. 

O’ human being, do not forget this eternal truth that you have not come on this earth to remain here permanently. Rather this world is like a transit station. Ultimately one has to move on towards the Goal. So do not waste a moment in lethargy and drowsiness by following the wrong beliefs and irrational dictates, thereby remaining oblivious of the Goal. There are a small number of moments that you have in your hand.

Baba, You came in my life; I was in a deep stupor under the spell of ignorance and avidya maya. You have made me rise and shown me the proper path - what to do and how to move. It is Your grace; it is Your grace…


== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Overcoming food indulgence

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "So, the psychological approach to the ripus is to keep them under control and not allow them under any circumstances to go against a recognized code of social conduct. Some persons may be very greedy for food. It is just possible that they may die prematurely due to over-eating or indulging in prohibited foods. Intelligent people will keep the instinct of greed under control in such a way that they avoid getting any disease. Take the case of an alcoholic. Under the spell of liquor people become helpless victims to their habit. If they channelize their addiction into the ardent love of music, painting or any of the fine arts, the instinct of addiction will be gratified to some extent, and they will prevent any further harm to themselves." (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 12, Sin, Crime and Law


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Some Wts: religious exploiters

Namaskar,

Since ages religious exploiters, priests, mullahs, pujaris, and so-called monks have misguided society. For example, in India, people were indoctrinated into the idea that family people cannot learn higher meditation. Those priests misguided the common mass by giving a false definition of brahmacarya. Similarly, the world over, priests became the middleman between God and the people. To root out this dogma, Ananda Marga ideology has been given.

But in our AMPS organisation, the same type of priestocracy dogmas were injected after 1990:
(a) Puppets were made into tattvikas and family acaryas.
(b) The true role of family acaryas was snatched away by group leaders. Prior to 1990, all kinds of social ceremonies were conducted by family people / family acaryas, but no longer. And in the past family people were purodhas on top boards, and that too has essentially vanished. There is a litany of other injustices that have been put in vogue.

This is the hint that we should be aware of religious cheats - in any religion as well as within Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. That is what Baba is warning us about in His following teaching.

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, “It is most important for human beings to move in the realm of spirituality, more than in other realms. Human beings should have followed the proper teachings, but unfortunately, previous teachers did not teach us in this way, and that is why there has been such great chaos in the social and psychic spheres.”
   “As a result of these improper teachings, many family people have suffered from the inferiority complex that as they were living mundane lives, they were sinners. This sort of idea was firmly implanted in the minds of family people as the result of false propaganda by the opportunistic exploiters, who wanted to protect their vested interests in the spiritual sphere. These exploiters also did not want to disseminate dharma among the masses at all, for they feared that the spread of dharma would undermine their vested interests.”
   “But Ananda Marga is for one and all: I wish to disseminate dharma among all.” (1)

In Him,
Visnuma’ya’

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 3, Verse, Mythology, History and Itihása


== Section ==

Reverend Term for Baba Is Insulting

Note: One sister from NY sector has written a beautiful letter why it is inappropriate and wrong to address Baba as Reverend. 

Calling Baba as Reverend is akin to referring to Him as Mullah Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, or Imam Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, or Pujari Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, or Ayatollah Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, or Rabbi Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji etc. That would be insulting.

Furthermore, one must not use the abbreviation Rev as in Revered Baba either. The term Revered (not to be confused with Reverend) may be used but using just Rev is both misleading and ambiguous, and gives a bad feeling in the mind.

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Namaskar. I would like to comment, please, on the use of the term "Reverend." My father was a Rev. My grandfather was a Rev. They were Lutheran clergymen. They attended theological seminary and were conferred this degree. One does not simply assign this degree to someone. Shrii Shrii Anandamurti never, to my knowledge, asked to be referred to in this manner. HE certainly never attended divinity school - there was no need and his philosophy is so much more than any religion. To my knowledge, HE did not recommend following religion.

Every time i see this term used, it makes me disgusted. Our Baba is not a Reverend. This is both unauthentic and, in my opinion, a degradation of HIS status and understanding.

The only way i can see any value in this is that there are advantages, if a group is considered to be a bona fide religion, in tax breaks on property here in the USA for churches. Otherwise it is a perversion and does no service either to Baba or to those who have genuinely been granted the degree of Reverend.

Thank you for allowing me to express this. The misuse of this designation has been bothering me for some years now.

Sunanda Rainjana
Philadelphia Unit, New York Sector


== Section ==

The section below demarcated by asterisks is an entirely different topic,
completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its own as a point of interest.

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How and why Charvaka was defeated by religious exploiters

“On deeper analysis we find that the Charvaka and other schools of materialistic philosophy propagated certain doctrines which were more a revolt against the prevailing religions than an expression of a rational and benevolent outlook. They protested loudly against the clergy or religious traders who composed the so-called scriptures in the name of dharma (in fact it was not dharma, but religion); who took advantage of the fear psychosis, in the name of god, to ruthlessly exploit society. The Charvaka and other materialistic philosophies were motivated to strike against religious exploiters. They were fully aware of the way the vested interests exploited society, and they knew that nobody had the right to deprive others of their properties, since every thing of this earth is the common patrimony of all, yet they did not endeavour to lead humans along the path of rationality or formulate a healthy social and spiritual ideology.”

“The reason for this was that they lacked convincing arguments to stand against the sharp intellect of the vested interests [religious exploiters]. Thus, they merely attempted to negate the fundamental tenets of the vested interests  [religious exploiters], often with rather abusive language. Due to the weakness of their argumentation it was easy for the vested interests  [religious exploiters] to emerge and gain strength in the subsequent period.” (1)

Reference:
1. AMIWL-7, In Adoration of the Supreme
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