Choosing whom to follow + 3 more

Baba

Choosing whom to follow

Namaskar 

When a human being sees someone greater than themselves, they admire that person, offer respect, and desire to become like them. Thieves revere great criminals; players honor top athletes; students respect learned classmates; businessmen admire innovative entrepreneurs; and, general aspirants respect highly spiritual sadhakas.

This equation works in both directions - positive and negative. The main point is that offering respect comes readily to all. People are eager to follow and emulate those whom they regard. There is a long history behind this as it is related with our fundamental human psychology.
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Indeed no one can say that they are not involved in hero worship, in one form or another. Everyone is involved - and therein lies one's failure or success. It is an influential component towards a person's development. Who you follow in life is everything. So we should examine this issue at a deeper level.

According to their hero, most people will change their habits, tastes, likings - indeed their entire modus operandi is affected. Thus, it is absolutely vital that people become aware of whom they respect. A person must follow mahajana - i.e. ideal dharmikas - otherwise, unknowingly they may fall into a black hole. Especially in this present era when people are fans of characterless individuals.


In AMPS, good conduct means

Unfortunately, the masses have most often embraced degraded persons as leaders. This is especially true these days. And the ones who suffer the most are our impressionable youths. They are most prone to being misguided by bogus pop idols. This even leads to their ruination.

As Ananda Margiis we cannot let the situation remain at a standstill, where impressionable people get drawn into false hopes and degrading ways. We are to encourage such youths - and the entire society - to give respect to higher ideals. Then things will start moving in the right direction. Let's then take a look at the workings in AMPS.
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Baba has designed AMPS along a radically different concept. In Ananda Marga, we do not offer our respect based on material things, status, or other worldly matters. In Ananda Marga, respect is given based on one's conduct.

Ananda Vanii says, "Your ideal is represented by your conduct. Your learning, your social or economic status have nothing to do with your ideal." (1)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Aca'ran'a't pa't'hayati yah sah a'ca'ryah – One who teaches through one’s conduct is an a'ca'rya." (2)

And in Ananda Marga, good conduct means adhering to dharmic principles: Godhood, selflessness, and benevolence etc.


Baba checked their conduct

The true formula is acranat dharma - dharma is represented by one’s conduct. And this has always been the gold-bar standard for determining one's character.

It is quite obvious that since the inception of AMPS, Baba was keenly checking the conduct of margiis and Wts in various ways: during reporting, general darshan, DMC, PC and so many avenues. He used to check how far one was strict in 16 Points and conduct rules. Those with poor conduct ran away due to their low character. Up to 1990, that was the vibration. Bad people were fear-stricken to go close to Baba. Because they knew they would be exposed. So our bounden duty is to focus on Parama Purusa - not worldly allurements. That is the goal of human life.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, "You are to purify [yourself] with the help of sa'dhana' and jana seva'. These two factors, sa'dhana' and jana seva', will keep the mental mirror in proper condition, in good condition." (3)

Even good people will do bad if

Baba has blessed us with the ability to understand that we are human and that we have the capacity to become one with Paramatma. But that can only happen if we are keenly aware about whom we follow in life.

If society is misguided then even good people will be diverted to do negative things. - what to say what will happen to bad people. So our only focus should be towards  Parama Purusa - not worldly allurements. That is the goal of human life.
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Hero-worship is quite natural

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “It is an ingrained human trait that generally people do not have sufficient courage to undertake those tasks that require courage. But if someone takes the lead courageously, then others will cooperate. When a brave person comes forward, other people become brave due to his or her example. This is also an ingrained human trait. That is why whenever a righteous person undertakes a noble cause, honest people willingly extend their unstinting cooperation to him or her. Hero-worship of this sort is quite natural.” (4)


Conclusion

So be careful who you follow as it has a huge effect on the direction of your life. The type of leader one selects to follow in life is very important. For instance, if you follow a blind man and he falls into a well, then you too will fall into that same well. Likewise if you follow a dharmika who is moving towards Parama Purusa, then you too will come closer to the Supreme Entity.
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Namaskar,
in Him,
Viiresh

Healthy competition

To instill this within all in AMPS, Baba would publicly honour those involved in doing dharmic works. With this type of healthy competition, Baba guided everyone towards righteous activities. By this way we all understood that we would earn the respect and regard of others.

For instance Baba would reward the top bhukti with the title, "Jana Seva' Sealed". This bhukti that rendered the most social service won this award. And like that there were all kinds of healthy competitions to get our minds goaded in the right direction.

Competitions like: Sixteen Points, kaoshikii, tandava, dharma mitram (most pracar competition), conduct rules and so many other arenas. Prizes were often based on how much you followed bhagavad dharma and helped the downtrodden masses and the neglected peoples.
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~ In-depth study ~

Let's see how hero worship began, how it changed through the ages, as well as what it means today - both for sadhakas and non-sadhakas.


In the wild together in order to face their enemies

Just as certain developed animals - like cows, horses, elephants, and birds - are gregarious in nature and live collectively in order to care for and protect themselves from predators, since the earliest times human beings have done the same.

When living in the wild, humans would group together in order to face their enemies. Following a particular leader was absolutely vital for survival: Food, safety, protection, shelter etc. People had to pay heed to the call of their chosen leader in order to carry on. Failing that, one was certain to face an early demise.

So the trait to follow someone became a basic component of human life. Over the centuries the style of leadership may have gone through changes, but all along people have always been quick to follow a respected person and emulate their characteristics. This is a built-in human behavior and has a huge effect on one's progress.
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Be careful who you follow

During the ksatriyan era, courage, valour and bravery were heralded as the top qualities and people naturally gravitated towards those who most personified such characteristics. In turn, those at the helm gained greater power and exploited others with their might.

When the society changed and entered into the vipran era then people valued something else. With the rise of the vipran era, intellect and wisdom were seen as the greatest attributes and those at the helm were embodiments of those qualities. People naturally rallied around them and embraced that status in order to gain respect and be like their leader. To maintain their power, the leading vipras created all kinds of doctrines and religious dogmas to keep themselves on top.

Over time, money became king and those at the helm were vaeshyas, i.e. capitalists. In this age people revered those with massive wealth, and overlooked all other qualities. Yet those ruling capitalists gobbled up all the land and material wealth to keep on top.
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In the past each of the ruling groups, whether ksattriyas or vipras, favoured their own clan and exploited the rest. And now today vaeshyas are ruthlessly exploiting everyone  - in ways never before imaginable. Now such vaeshyas are in power in most places. But anyone can identify the reigning era of a particular land or country by analysing who gets the most respect. Furthermore, one can assess the quality of the people by seeing who their leaders are. Bad "heroes" end up leading their followers into hell.


Why companies have cultish followings

Nowadays in the capitalist era, where material gain and prestige is everything and pseudo-culture is rampant, those with the most respect and glamour have huge money. Pop stars, athletes, movie stars, performers, and certain politicians and vaeshyas have scooped up the imagination, hearts and minds of the people. People run like mad after such stars.

If a pop star gets a certain type of haircut or tattoo, or if a movie icon wears a certain style of dress, then naturally people lunge in that direction. That is why the big corporations recruit and pay huge money to pseudo-culture stars and icons to model their wares and products as it will boost sales into the millions and billions. In that way they lure and cheat the common people into buying their products. Because the public will do anything and everything to follow their revered one.
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People even become emotionally attached with certain products and brands. Even intellectuals get befooled and misguided thinking that everything their favoured company does is great. Many companies have this kind of aura; they have cultish followings. Plus in this superficial era, even fake yoga stars in the west are gaining clout in the form of sponsorships and hero-worship etc.

Carefully select those you respect

According to our human psychology, people like to follow others but due to poor examples they are goaded in the wrong direction - they get herded like sheep.

By this way the general public gets drawn into all kinds of degrading activity. To get wealth, even good people will cheat and steal; to get beauty people resort to plastic surgery and skimpy clothing; to attract the opposite sex, people have begun to dress like prostitutes.

All because most people blindly follow certain leaders. And when the leaders are degenerated, the common populace will be too. That is why it is so important to carefully choose whom you follow in life. The majority of people are a fan of someone. Most bow down to someone to gain respect.
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The millionaire prostrates to the billionaire; a beauty queen surrenders to some Hollywood goddess; a car enthusiast gives himself to those who own a fancy car. Most in this world are fascinated by something or someone. That is the way for most in this world. Few can claim that they are outside of this dynamic.

By this way, a person sinks or swims. Tragically, most sink as they get lulled into the lesser operations and economics of the day. That is why it is so very important to carefully choose with whom you place your respect.

References
1. A'nanda Va'nii #13
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Silent Action
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, Jiivátmá and Pratyagátmá
4. Namami Krsnasundaram, Párthasárathi Krśńa and Vishiśt́ádvaetaváda (Discourse 16)

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Saturated in Your ideation

"A'ma'r pran'a'm na'o tumi prabhu, toma'y a'mi bha'laba'si..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2692)

Purport:

Prabhu, please accept my sastaunga pranam. I am surrendering everything at Your lotus feet. I love You so much. Your eternal flute calls me continuously through the omkara sound. That exquisite vibration resounds in my sleep, dreams, and awakened state.

Baba, I search for You in my each and every action. Keeping Your name in my heart, I go on fighting against all difficulties and dangers in my life, whenever and wherever they arise. In this entire universe only You are most adorable for me. I perceive You in each and every thought, word, and deed. My body, mind, and heart have become one with You. My whole existence is saturated in Your ideation. It is Your krpa’.

Baba, Parama Purusa with a smiling face, You always float in my vision. Please shower Your karuna on me incessantly. Whatever my needs are, You always fulfill them. You have removed all the cimmerian darkness, dogma, negativity from my mind. By Your causeless grace, You are doing everything for me. Baba, I am pulled by the longing for You in the depths of my heart. Please accept my sa’s’t’aunga prana’m... 

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Qualities of true shastra

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "It is universally true, for all ages and all realms, that dharma is the main current of human life. It is the impetus of living beings; it is also their source of wealth and the guidance for their journey through life. In the pervasive sense of the word, all objects, animate and inanimate, have their respective dharma: that is, dharma denotes the very existence of an object. In its narrow sense, dharma is less manifested in inanimate entities and more manifested in animate ones. In animate entities, the manifestation of the dharma of non-human creatures is instinctive and inborn. But the dharma of human beings is much more than this: it permeates and penetrates each and every sphere of life. Hence in the realm of dharma, the only true guide and controller, motivating force and protector of the people, is an excellent and comprehensive ideology which provides definite, clear-cut and bold directions for all aspects of human life – from one’s personal daily routine, to one’s social activities and collective motivation, to the spiritual inspiration which brings one closer and closer to God. A scripture which does not fulfil these conditions is not worthy of being called a scripture at all. Such a scripture does not contain the light of consciousness according to the definition Shásanát tárayet yastu sah shástrah parikiirttitah [“That which liberates through discipline is called shástra, scripture”]. We should also remember that in the realm of dharma there must be clear-cut injunctions in the form of dharma shástra [scriptural treatises], and simultaneously there must be strict guardians who during their lifetimes guide themselves as well as others according to those scriptural injunctions." (1)

Reference
1. Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)

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Salutation by cowards + 5 more

Baba

Salutation by cowards

Namaskar,

In our Ananda Marga way of life, there are three types of salutations. One of them is carana sparsha pranama (i.e. salutation by touching feet).

Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Carańa sparsha prańáma means to touch the feet of a revered person with one’s hands and then to touch one’s forehead with those same hands. This prańáma should be done only to those who command high regard from the worldly or spiritual viewpoint. As far as possible, do not do carańa sparsha prańáma except to persons such as these. Never do carańa sparsha prańáma to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (1)

In His above guideline, Baba directs us that we should only do carana sparsha pranam to those for whom we have deep respect based on their conduct and character. This salutation is not meant to be done indiscriminately to anyone. Two factors are needed: (a) one must hold that person in great regard, (b) and that person must be of high integrity.
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Philanderer purodhas coerce juniors to touch their feet

Unfortunately, now this special salutation has turned into one dogma where some corrupt purodhas of bad character, poor conduct, and low ability demand that junior workers and trainees touch their feet. They impose this upon their juniors: “Salute me by touching my feet.” By this way, some philanderer purodhas are defying Baba's code of discipline. Guru's order is that if you do not have respect for someone then do not do carana sparsha pranam to them.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Never do carana sparsha pranama [i.e. salutation by touching feet] to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (2)

But some degraded purodhas are enforcing this in the opposite way. They bully and force everyone into touching their sinful feet.


Revenge, harassment & torture

According to Ananda Marga teachings, the practice of carana sparsha pranam [i.e. salutation by touching feet] has nothing to do with a person's power and post. That person may be president or chief secretary etc, but that is not the defining factor whether to do carana sparsha pranam to them. The operative ingredient is to have deep regard for that person. If someone came into power due to their political dealings yet their character is low, one should not do carana sparsha pranam [i.e. salutation by touching feet] to them.

Yet, these days it is a pandemic. Now certain degraded purodhas demand that every junior worker touch their dirty and sinful feet. And if anyone uses their vivek and does not touch their feet, then that philanderer purodha will take revenge and harass and torture them in all sorts of ways. Not wanting to face this abuse, many junior Wts do pranam to undeserving senior Wts just to avoid any type of backlash or confrontation.
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Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Never do carańa sparsha prańáma [i.e. salutation by touching feet] to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (3)

Regardless of how degraded he may be

This problem of touching the dirty and sinful feet of undeserving purodhas is very common amongst junior wts and less so with margiis. Because degraded purodhas cannot pressure and force margiis to do carana sparsha pranam [i.e. salutation by touching feet] to them. Whereas it is much easier for corrupt purodhas to impose this rule on junior workers and trainees. Indeed, Wt trainees are exploited the most in this regard.

Commonly we see that every trainee is forced to do pranam everyday  - many times to all wts who visit the training centre. But especially they must do pranam to their trainer - regardless of how degraded he may be. In this way, some top Wts indoctrinate every trainee.
 
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Never do carańa sparsha prańáma [i.e. salutation by touching feet] to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (3)


Dogma: pranam to characterless wts

And although family margiis are less involved in this dogma, some are affected by it. Because throughout India, due to the dogma of Hinduism, the masses shower respect upon those in saffron cloth; they completely overlook the conduct of anyone wearing saffron. Even if a monk is drinking liquor or smoking the common people do not care. They have been indoctrinated into the ritual of saluting the dress. Naturally when Indian margiis see millions upon millions of people doing this ritual on a daily basis across India, then some bring this dogma into Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha also.

They do caran sparsha pranam [i.e. salutation by touching feet] based on the dress or post only. That is very gross and unfortunate.

It is the duty of sincere and dedicated margiis to watch out and help those who are unaware about Guru's teaching: Never do pranam to anyone if you do not have respect for them based on their dharmic conduct. The salutation of pranam is not reserved for those characterless Wts with post and power.
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The way it is going on now is dogmatic. Sincere sadhakas (Wts and family margiis) are not being respected, and characterless purodhas in power are demanding respect - forcing juniors and trainees to touch their feet.

If any coward person is committing this mistake

Baba created AMPS to root out all sorts of dogmas from our human society. Ironically, now those very dogmas that were rooted out are entering and getting established in our very own organisation, Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. If we overlook the situation then it will be impossible to remove these dogmas. So watch and see if this is going on around you. If any coward person is committing this mistake then bring them onto the right path. Do not let anyone do pranam to those whom they do not respect from the core of their heart. 

Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Never do carańa sparsha prańáma [i.e. salutation by touching feet] to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (3)


Cowards & fools will fall at your feet

Disobeying this rule of Caryacarya is a kind of sin. What Baba warns us not to do - i.e. do not touch the feet of characterless persons - some are doing. Contravening Baba's order is sin. The terrible danger is that those whose behaviour is not good will then get respect in society, setting a bad example to all.

Yet when those same so-called margiis come across a genuine avadhuta who is a real sadhu but has a low post, then those sycophants will pass him by without giving any respect to that veritable sadhu Wt.
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In true sense, this rule of carana sparasha is made to honour those whose conduct is pristine while those whose behaviour is not good will not get that respect. Then the general society at large will be inspired to make their character better and better so that they too will be respected. By that way the standard of the entire society will go from better to best.

Sadly, now the exact opposite is happening: Regardless of one's character, those with the post are demanding and getting respect. In that case, building good character and proper conduct are left behind. The equation for getting respect is to (a) indulge in debauchery + (b) get a high post = (c) cowards and fools will fall at your feet in the fake drama of caran sparsha pranama.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Never do carańa sparsha prańáma to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (4)


Political pranam: only cowards do

Some people out of self-interest outwardly express their reverence by touching the feet and doing pranam to worthless Wts for their own personal gain. But behind the back those same people criticise those Wts for their nefarious dealings. By this way they deceive themselves that touching the feet of characterless Wts is ok. That happens due to their cowardliness. Such types of people are amongst us - just look around. But if you challenge them and you ask them why they touch the feet of those Wts with loose character when it is against Caryacarya, then they claim that: “I know that I am touching the feet of a Wt who is of loose character.” But they justify that it is just “political pranam.” They forget that by their cowardly actions their sons and daughters and all fellow members of society are harmed. Because those innocent bystanders get the faulty message that that Wt being revered is really a top dharmika. So they are committing papa, sin of commission. Yet, side by side, they are also committing pratyavaya, sin of omission, by failing to set a proper example for society. Due to these sins they will face the wrath of the Cosmic Operative Principle. Baba condemns such dealings.
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Conclusion

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Never do carańa sparsha prańáma [i.e. salutation by touching feet]  to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (5)

Sadguru Baba’s teaching is that one should only touch the feet of those whom you revere based on their excellent conduct and strict adherence to dharma. At all cost one should avoid touching the feet of sinners and those whom you do not revere, as that invites a negative samskara. Touching the feet of those whom you do not respect is a cowardly act. Only cowards do pranam and touch the feet of characterless people.

In Him,
Chandrika' Devii

Hypocrisy on display

Some so-called margiis who want to get family acaryaship, tattvikaship etc massage and touch the feet of these characterless purodhas. As a reward they get family Ac and maintain those “ships”. Those yes-men touch the feet of degraded purodhas.You can see this hypocrisy on display when you attend meetings, seminars, DMS etc. In India, this is quite prevalent and it is a gauge to know who is a sycophant of whom.
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Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "Never do carańa sparsha prańáma [i.e. salutation by touching feet] to people whom you do not regard, whoever they may be." (3)

References
1. Caryacarya - 1, Methods of Salutation
2. Caryacarya - 1, Methods of Salutation
3. Caryacarya - 1, Methods of Salutation
4. Caryacarya - 1, Methods of Salutation
5. Caryacarya - 1, Methods of Salutation

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

If You are the reliever of all sorrow

“Tumi yadi jagat joŕá, ámi kii jagat cháŕá...” (Prabhat Samgiita #0830)

Purport:

O’ my Parama Purusa Baba, if You are associated with the world through Your ota and prota yoga and care for each and every entity in this entire universe, then am I outside the scope of the universe? Why are You not concerned about me. You have left me by the wayside, completely neglected. If You are the reliever of all sorrow and the remover of everyone’s suffering, then why don't You relieve me of my terrible torment. I am still wallowing in misery. Please be gracious. Being the Supreme Entity, if You are related with the entire universe then am I outside it? I am also part of this world; please look towards me.

O’ Purna Brahma, I do not want happiness, but rather peace. I do not want boons or siddhis from You, just a wee-bit of Your divine grace. Lord, a small shelter above me - a tiny roof over my head - is all that is needed. I do not desire a garland of pearls or anything fancy or luxurious - nor any material gain. But I do want freedom and no longer wish to be imprisoned by dogma or stifled any longer, where my intellect is barred. I want to bask in the vast, unbounded, open-air of neo-humanism. Baba, being the Supreme Entity, if You are related with the entire universe then am I outside it? Certainly, I am also part of this world. Please look towards me.

O’ Parama Purusa, You are great, and I am meagre. You are the vast Cosmic Entity, the Supreme Consciousness, and I am a small, unit being. You are like the sun, and I am like a snowflake. By Your touch, my body melts into water. When my unit mind comes in contact with Cosmic Consciousness, it merges into that and loses its existence. Baba, being the Supreme Entity, if You are related with the entire universe then am I outside it? I am also part of this world; please look towards me.

O’ Prabhu, I want to be immersed in the spiritual colour of bhakti. Kindly be gracious...

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Remarkable reversal: humans & Saguna Brahma

 Namaskar, 

The work of Saguna Brahma is related with srsti - creation: To present more and more created beings into this manifested cosmos. Now, however, with the advancement of science, laboratory specialists are taking over that work, day by day. 

Already laboratory babes are being produced. Scientists take one ovum and spermatozoa and combine them in the lab. In that process of fusion, the two initial cells die and an entirely new third entity is created. That is the initial stage of a human life; at that very juncture mind is attached with that entity. And then that newly created being is inserted into the womb of a surrogate mother.

When Baba delivered this discourse in 1958 the aforesaid process was unthinkable. Yet what Baba told has now become a living reality here in earth. Scientists have made such advancements. Now, people are ordering babies according to their liking. Some parents want a mixed baby with certain Asian physical features, along with the height of a Scandinavian etc. In this way, people are designing and ordering their babies. And then scientists get the relevant ovum and spermatozoa from those human communities and join those cells in the lab. 

They even know how to remove particular genes that produce dangerous diseases. And verily this science will continue to develop and become more widely used around the globe. In this way, humans are taking over the work that is normally done by Saguna Brahma.

Verily we have witnessed the dramatic impact humans have made with dog breeding. Each year they are combining favourable breeds of dogs to make an entirely new breed. In this way, humans are introducing new and newer beings into creation. In the past this was all done by allowing prakrti to exert her influence over Saguna Brahma. In that way so many shapes and forms were created in this world: Rivers, mountains, oceans, animals, and human beings. 

And in another discourse, Baba guides us that as human intuition develops, those human beings will know more and more. And when they meet others they will be able to see each others past lives - stretching back several incarnations - and know what they were and from where they came. 

Humans will even be able to restore life to dead bodies

  Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Science is moving fast – it is moving ahead and it will continue to move ahead. Nobody can check the advancement of science by criticizing it. Those who try to make such attempts will themselves lag behind – they will be rejected by the modern world."
   "Human beings will definitely be able to increase human longevity by scientific techniques. In certain special cases they will even be able to restore life to dead bodies. The endeavour to expedite the advent of that auspicious day of science is certainly an important part of social service."
   "One day human beings will also learn how to produce human babes in science laboratories. Perhaps then it will be possible for human beings to place an order for their children and to get children according to their choice. Why should these laboratory babes lag behind modern humans with respect to intellectual and spiritual wealth! Those opposed to science today challenge, “Let human beings demonstrate that they can produce living entities!” By producing laboratory babes, the human beings of the future will give a befitting reply to this challenge."
   "The development of intuition will make human beings more spiritually inclined. What Saguńa Brahma [the Qualified Supreme Entity] is directly doing today will be done increasingly by the human beings of tomorrow. In that age the reproductive capacity of the human body will gradually cease to exist." (1) 

In Him
Giita’

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #25

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Those days Ananda Nagar was always blanketed by snow

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “In the distant past, some areas of India did not exist: There was neither northern India, nor D’aba’k nor Samatat’ areas of Bengal, but there was Old Gondwana. That was about 300 million years ago. At that time, the major parts of Sind, the Punjab, U.P., Bihar and Bengal did not exist. They were all submerged under the vast oceans. The Himalayas also did not exist. But the Vindhya mountain range and its sister ranges, Sa’tpura’, Sahya’dri, Rajmahal and Ra’mga’r’h did exist. These mountains were very high, and always snow-covered.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 3, The History of Bengal – 1

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Not the policy of a sane being

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "One must have a balanced diet. “Whatever I get, that I will eat” – this must not be the policy of a sane being. This human body is a composite of protoplasmic cells, and these protoplasmic cells are made of the food we take in. If the food and drink is defective, then the protoplasmic cells will also become defective, and the human mind, which is the collective mind of so many protoplasmic minds, will also become defective. That is why támasik or static food has a negative influence on the human mind." (1)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, Physical Propulsion, Psychic Propensities and Spiritual Attainment

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Entertaining excess sleep brings cowardliness,
confusion, ignorance and stupidity

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Nidrá, one of the main propensities. “Abhávapratyayá lambaniivrttih Nidra”. Nidra (sleep) is a propensity which brings vacuity in mind. In human beings the propensity that brings forth blankness is itself Nidrá. Suppose, you are resting on your bed. Your eyes are on the watch, you fall sleep, but when you get up, you fail to say at what moment actually you slept. Between sleeping and rising things occurred of which you are ignorant. There was vacuum, neither you were seeing anything nor hearing anything. This state of vacuity is Nidrá.” (1)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, Yoga and Bhakti

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