Baba
Story: fight for Ista Baba
Namaskar,
When the oppositional forces struck and first put Baba in jail, various margiis were preparing to protest that grave injustice. Naturally, the then Global Prout in-charge was also heavily involved in organising the rally. And as they were getting ready and finalising their plans for the protest, the suggestion was also given to consult with legal counsel.
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Lawyer opposes the protest plan
Accordingly, the Global Prout Dada and some of the other organisers met with margii lawyer and senior family acarya, Ramtanukji. Standing on his legal background, Ramtanukji advised against the protest. He said that it would not be good as the impending case would be adversely affected, if not ruined altogether. And he cited various legal codes and arguments etc. Moreover, he gave the stern warning that invariably the police would counter with a lathi charge etc. So the attorney Ramtanukji's final recommendation was just to keep quiet and not engage in any protest.
Of course the main Prout In-charge(s) were not at all keen to abide by such a recommendation because the whole nature of the Prout movement is to take action and protest injustice wherever and whenever it has been violated. So, ultimately, the Prout leader and margiis carried out their plans, and they protested in a very spirited manner. And, in the natural course of events, a few margiis were arrested, others were hurt and beaten, and certain types of warrants and charges were made. Of course, as soon as the protest was over, some Dadas and margiis went to Baba to pass all the news of the event.
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When not to pay heed to lawyers & doctors
And, right away, Baba expressed deep appreciation for the efforts taken by those acaryas and margii activists who participated in the protest. Baba further told that whenever preparing for any type of protest movement etc, then do not seek prior permission from any lawyer as those lawyers will invariably obstruct those plans because they are bound by all sorts of legal considerations and ramifications.
Baba also advised that when in the planning stage of a protest do not follow any suggestions from any medical personnel like doctors etc. because those doctors will warn you that you will break your bones. Plus they will say that this is going to happen and that is going to happen-- so do not do. Finally, those doctors will suggest, “Better remain home and sit in the house; don't go out and protest, otherwise they will beat you and create trouble for you.”
From these above examples it is clear that Baba does not want us to consult with lawyers and doctors when in the planning stages of any protest.
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When to get their advice
The question then becomes that, under such conditions, when should we seek the advice of such professionals like lawyers and doctors? And Baba's direct guideline is only after performing the protest. Then only should we go to the office of those lawyers and report to them what happened and that a case has been lodged etc.
Likewise, only after the protest should we consult any doctors and show them what fractures occurred and who got hurt etc. In that way, these professionals can best contribute-- after the fact. Otherwise their advice will not prove to be helpful for such work.
Our duty: fight against injustice
Here we have to remember that as Ananda Margiis we are dharmikas. Our central duty is to stand up tall in the face of injustice and oppose all wrongdoing, especially on the point of Ista and injustice against Guru. We are not to give way to any secondary recommendation that lawyers or doctors may give. If there is injustice or wherever there is exploitation, we have to bring forth the voice of righteousness and shine a light on that wrong. As dharmikas, that is our first and foremost consideration.
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Ananda Marga ideology states, “The characteristic of good people is to fight against injustice, to firmly adhere to truth and righteousness, to protect the helpless and fight against all evil persons. Those who are merely simple and are of a meek and goody-goody nature are not good people.” (1)
Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, “The characteristic of good people is to fight against injustice, to firmly adhere to truth and righteousness, to protect the helpless and fight against all evil persons. Those who are merely simple and are of a meek and goody-goody nature are not good people.” (2)
Recipe for peace
Here Baba guides us how to create peace in society.
Ananda Vanii states, “Peace is the result of fight. Peace-lovers of the universe must not keep themselves away from fight.” (3)
Ananda Vanii states, “Today all over the world, a grim fight has started between the evil forces and the benevolent forces. Only those who possess the moral courage to fight against the evil forces, can give a soothing touch to the struggle-torn earth with the balm of peace. Remember you are spiritual aspirants. Hence you alone shall have to undertake the mighty task of saving the earth.” (4)
Ananda Vanii states, “The very import of the history of human welfare is the history of struggle and strife. Even the sweet gospels of peace could not be preached in an environment of peace and composure. Devils did not allow the apostle of peace to work peacefully – that is why I say that peace is the outcome of fight.” (5)
Conclusion
When Sadguru Baba was wrongly incarcerated, it was the duty of brave and courageous Ananda Margiis to protest that injustice. Above all other circumstances, that absolutely was the time to protest, i.e. on the point of Ista. And verily that is what was done. By this way justice was served. So ours is not the path of extra caution or cowardly considerations, rather, in the moment of need, we are to boldly face those exploiters and raise the flag of dharma and justice, never allowing ourselves to be cowed or silenced.
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Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "You should always bear in mind that you should not try to convince by argument anyone who criticises your Is'ta (Goal), Adarsha (Ideology), Supreme Command or Conduct Rules. If this occurs you should adopt a hard and uncompromising attitude." (6)
In Him,
Manoj
~ Related information ~
More of Baba’s teaching about lawyers
Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Let us start by discussing lawyers…. The popular allegation that lawyers earn their living by deceiving others and by encouraging litigation is, according to my understanding, not totally correct. But is this frequently-made allegation totally false? Although it cannot be proved conclusively, we can say that in general most lawyers would like disputes in society to continue.” (7)
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Cunning lawyers, when they become directly responsible for the victimization of innocent people, definitely commit a greater crime than criminals.” (8)
More of Baba’s teaching about doctors
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Shatamárii bhavet vaedyah sahasramárii cikitsakah [“If one kills a hundred people, one may qualify as a quack, but if one kills a thousand people, one can qualify to be a doctor”]. It is both amusing and infuriating, yet it is true.” (9)
Ananda Marga philosophy says. “No matter what country you belong to, tell me honestly, how many doctors can you really trust and respect? Among the doctors you know, you may believe in one or two at the most, but those who have won your faith may or may not command your respect. In other words, the doctors whom you believe in, who can cure a patient, are not accessible because they cost too much. In such circumstances your confidence in the ability of doctors remains intact, but you cannot consider them as friends; nor do you have any real proof of their humanity, hence you cannot give them your respect either.” (10)
Who else not to consult
Likewise Baba guides us not to consult old people about what food should be taken by the collective because many senior persons have faulty and broken-down digestive systems. So their dietary needs are different, or more precisely, more limited because they can no longer digest many items which they ate in their youth. Even then, they will impose this restriction on others without considering that, “Although I have a problem, not everyone else has this problem.” Old people's digestion gets weaker and weaker, and in comparison to youths they do not have the capacity to digest certain foods. For instance, senior persons cannot digest pulses and beans etc, but for youths this food is very important otherwise their bodies will not grow sufficiently strong etc.
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Here is another letter about how an Ananda Margii fought for Ista:
References
1. A Few Problems Solved Part 5 – Shravanii Purnima
2. A Few Problems Solved Part 5 – Shravanii Purnima
3. Ananda Vanii #18
4. Ananda Vanii #27
5. Ananda Vanii #45
6. Caryacarya - 2, Sadhana, Point #21
7. Human Society Part 1, Various Occupations, Lawyers
8. Human Society Part 1, Various Occupations, Lawyers
9. Human Society Part 1, Various Occupations, Doctors
10. Human Society Part 1, Various Occupations, Doctors
Plagiary?
It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:
1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).
2) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way. If you want to forward this story then attach the following yellow section with the story:
“Courtesy of unknown bhakta via Ananda Marga Universal (https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/)”
This will be treated as the standard protocol.
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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 ==
No one can see You
"Ácho, ashru dháráy mishe, kusume ácho hese..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1774)
Purport:
My Parama Purusa, You are present in the flow of tears, and You also are smiling in the flower blossoms. You are always with me in my good and bad times - during my easy and difficult days. My most compassionate One, I pour all my love into the essence of Your divine nectar - unto You. I fully surrender to Your sweet will.
Parama Purusa, You are smiling in the flower blossoms.
Divine Entity, You are so dear to me; You are so much my own. You are always with me - caring for me. Today, I realise this eternal truth, by Your grace. Please come closer into the core of my heart so I will never forget You - not ever. You are invisible; when You move no one can see You. Since no one will know about Your arrival in my heart, what is the problem in coming to me. Then why are You not coming?
Parama Purusa, You are smiling in the flower blossoms.
Supreme Entity, Baba, I have been born again and again onto this earth - life after life, birth after birth. So many deaths have brought sweetness. Baba, revolving around You is my parikrama' - my sadhana. By Your mercy, all my longings have been fulfilled in numerous forms and flows. I see that You reside everywhere. I prostrate at Your lotus feet. By having You, my life has become successful in all the arenas.
My Parama Purusa, You are smiling in the flower blossoms...
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #1774:
[1] So many deaths have brought sweetness: This is a natural part of the cycle of life and death - saincara and pratisaincara. When one lesser creature completes its life and dies, and is reborn as a greater being - as a more developed being with a greater mind and more devotion for the Parama Purusa - then that is the sweetness.
[2] Parikrama': In the above song, the term parikrama is a metaphor. In the existing religious rituals, typical followers go to certain holy places and encircle that site. They physically move around it - again and again. They consider this act as their worship to the Divine Entity. That is what they call parikrama. In our Ananda Marga, the approach is completely different. The ritual of walking around the pilgrimage site is not supported by our devotional method. That is not parikrama according to Ananda Marga philosophy. In the tantric devotional cult as given by Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, parikrama means revolving around Parama Purusa in the psycho-spiritual realm. One is always ensconced in the thought of the Supreme. That is our parikrama - whereby the mind is suffused in the ideation of Parama Purusa through various practices like manan, shravan, niddhidhyasana, kiirtan, mantra japa, dhyana etc.
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Unique sadhana lesson: Guru puja
Ananda Marga ideology states, "Question: What is pratyáhára?"
"Answer: Pratyáhára is derived: prati – á – hr + ghaiṋ. The word áhára literally means “assimilating” or “taking something within”. As a yogic practice, pratyáhára means “withdrawal of the mind from external objectivity and goading the withdrawn mind toward Parama Puruśa”. (1)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "You must bring about a revolutionary change in the flow of your judgment and thought, and see how, after overcoming your fascination with external colour, your mind becomes tinged with His glorious colour. In Ananda Marga sadhana, the method of withdrawing the mind from degrading tendencies, and absorbing oneself in the colour of the Great, is called Pratyáhára Yoga (the yoga of withdrawal) or Varńárghyadána (the offering of colours). All people have a particular attraction for one or another object or activity and as soon as they become attracted to an object, then their minds become coloured with the colour of that object. You can withdraw your mind from the colour of that object and dye yourself in His colour by offering Him the captivating colour of the object that has attracted you: this is the real Pratyáhára Yoga. The word Pratyáhára means “to withdraw” – to withdraw the mind from its object." (2)
Note: In astaunga yoga, there are 8 limbs - one of which is pratyahara. We practice that as Guru puja, and that is part of our regular sadhana routine. Guru puja is very important. After sadhana, one should always do Guru puja, and Guru puja can also be done on its own. After all, it is a lesson. By this way, one's attachment for mundane things slowly fades away. It is a perfect science. If, after practicing Guru puja, one is unable to get rid of their worldly attachments and / or a particular mental weakness, then best is to consult an acarya. In the Acarya Diary, Baba has given a detailed science and method for practicing Guru puja. One should learn how to do this from any acarya, one on one.
Reference
1. Yoga Psychology, Questions and Answers on Meditation, Question #10
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Human in form only
Ananda Marga ideology says, "Animals are guided by instincts. They do not know the why and the how of things. Human beings, on the other hand, are led by the mind. Animals cannot go beyond their instincts. In case of [great] intellectual clash, however, the animal mind, like the human, gets more subtle. This is generally found to occur with those animals who remain in contact with humans. But the development that is discernible in this case is not spiritual, it is simply intellectual. Dogs and monkeys who are trained, for instance, can be made a bit [more intelligent] than other ones."
"Human beings, on the other hand, have the capacity to develop even in the spiritual realm. Those who do not pay heed to this special gift are animals, nay, even worse than animals. Animals are unable to make efforts for their spiritual development, whereas humans do have this ability." (1)
Note: Here above Baba is pointing out some of the basic differences between humans and animals. Animals are dominated by instinct, whereas humans are mind dominated and have the capacity to grow spiritually. Even then, tragically, some degenerated human beings surrender this cherished human quality and foolishly submit their existence at the altar of instinct. Even though they possess a human mind they live like animals - always in the grip of their baser propensities. Verily, they are worse than animals. By Baba's causeless grace, we are fortunate to have been blessed with a human body and mind, as well as the tools of spiritual sadhana, so we can progress and become divine.
Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 24, Mysticism and Spirituality
== Section 4: Links ==
Postings to Read
Baba story: safe during calamities
When doctors are bad
Operative factor when offering
Pure Book & misinformation
