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Monday, September 16, 2013

PRABHAT SAMGIITA # 392

Baba


PRABHAT SAMGIITA # 392

"Maner mayu'r meleche je pa'kha' krs'n'a meghe dekhe ca'nderi pa'she... " PS 392

Purport:

The divine Entity Parama Purusa has come and by His holy advent the whole creation is getting awakened. By seeing the clouds close to the moon, my mind has become like that peacock that is extending its feathers & spreading its plumage in a most beautiful and stunning manner [1]. By the effect of the divinely intoxicating and vibrating songs, the lyre of my heart is getting resonated.

The lost heart  has come back again, i.e. my most dear Parama Purusa has returned back. All those tunes which I had lost are again being played. O' Parama Purua, by Your grace my entire existence has been revived and awakened. In the deep blue sky, that divinely-inspired, heart-filled vibration has come.

With the advent of the ever-new Parama Purusa, everything which was lost has been transformed and rejuvenated. The rhythm which was gone has again returned, & now my whole body and mind are starting to dance to the tune which I had lost in the past. I have offered the entire basket of my heart at His alter; I have surrendered my whole existence at His lotus feet. The sweet breeze saturated with the flower fragrance is blowing.

Baba, due to Your blissful presence and causeless grace, everything has gotten new life...


NOTE FOR PRABHAT SAMGIITA #392:

[1] Line 1 Meaning - "By seeing the clouds close to the moon, my mind has become like that peacock that is extending its feathers & spreading its plumage in a most beautiful and stunning manner": This line is the expression of deep, deep joy. A peacock longs for rain and can sense by the formation of clouds when the rains will come. Seeing the clouds collect around the moon, the peacock becomes very happy as it knows that rain is soon going to fall. With great happiness, the peacock exuberantly jumps and dances with the expectation and arrival of rain. This scene of joy symbolizes the tremendous bliss devotees feel with the arrival of Parama Purusa. The devotee longs for the presence of Parama Purusa and desires the closeness of that Divine Entity. Thus His divine advent brings waves of bliss and spiritual vibration in the mind of the devotee. By the arrival of Parama Purusa, the sadhaka's mind is ensconced in bliss. Thus, this is a song of arrival as well as a song boundless joy. In this composition the peacock is an allegory for the mind of the sadhaka.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Baba's Deeply Moving Discourse


BABA'S DEEPLY MOVING DISCOURSE


Here below is the entire discourse available in AV-34, which Baba has given in Frankfurt Airport on the 19th of September, 1979. It gives deep inspiration to one and all - the entire humanity - present and future. .

Baba says, "Some people say that in the past there have been so many crises in human society. Crisis is quite natural for something moving. Wherever there is movement, there is struggle -- struggle against the inertia of the earth. In the past, there have been crises in the course of movement, crises in different branches of civilization, crises in the realm of education, and so on. But nowadays, the entire human society is facing the crisis of civilization as a whole, and particularly a crisis in the field of existence. Human society is now to decide whether to live or to die. If this mud-slinging and intolerance are encouraged, humanity has no future -- the future is dark, the future is sealed forever. But you know, I am not a pessimist. I am always an optimist. And I want all my sons and daughters to be optimists. And I want them to struggle against this death signal of humanity, and come out successful."

"And I am sure that you boys and you girls must be optimists; and it is your duty to save humanity. And I hope you will be able to save humanity, because, just like me, you are also optimistic. You should know that great, or good, people are few in number, they are not many. They do not come within the scope of millions or billions. They are always few in number. And these few, they are the torchbearers of human society, they are the pioneers, they are the vanguards of human society. So it is your duty to save humanity. And those who are unable to shoulder their own bags and baggages -- their responsibilities are to be shouldered by you. You should remember that the life of a spiritual aspirant is a mission. One's entire life is a mission, one's entire existence is a mission. And your mission is-- what? To save humanity from this crisis. I hope you will be successful. And I not only hope, I am sure that you will be successful." 19 September 1979 evening, Frankfurt (AV-34, "To Save Humanity")

Here Baba is speaking to the whole humanity and in particular to those who uphold the tenets of dharma. Thus no one should think that Baba is only addressing those physically present that day in the audience. Yet, some of those in attendance may have believed that Baba was talking exclusively to them and that they alone are the the real saviours etc. 

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Prabhat Samgiita Purport #227 + Prout Guideline

Date: Th 12 Sep 2013 8:03:47 -0000

Baba

PRABHAT SAMGIITA PURPORT #227

+ PROUT GUIDELINE

Namaskar,
With the upcoming Prabhat Samgiita Day (14 Sep), here below is one of Baba's divine compositions. May we always reflect upon His divine and gracious gift - Prabhat Samgiita.


PS Intro: Devotees always like to sing the glory of Parama Purusa - either through kiirtan & chanting His name, singing bhajans, or by raising the 'Jai' slogan etc. So when Parama Purusa has made His advent on this earth or when He manifests Himself in the mind of devotees, then naturally those devotees will call everyone close and tell others that the magnificent Parama Purusa has come.

Depending upon the degree of their realisation some devotees feel that Parama Purusa has come physically onto to the planet, while other sadhakas are more oriented towards His coming in sadhana, dhyana. If one only uses their external senses then they will not be aware of the existence of Parama Purusa in their mind. True realisation of Parama Purusa comes in the realm of spirituality.

This following song expresses the idea that devotees should spread the glory of Parama Purusa throughout each and every nook and corner of this earth.

"Shon'o go, shon'o go, shon'o go dhara'va'sii..." (PS 227)

Purport:

O' inhabitants of the earth, please listen, please listen, please listen [1], the Aja'na' Pathik [2] has come. His eyes are full of boundless love and He is graciously calling everyone to come close, near Him. That Divine Entity has fathomless love, attraction, and charm. He is graciously guiding all regarding physical, psychic, and spiritual upliftment.

The Love-Personified Parama Purusa has come. He is moving exquisitely - synchronized with the rhythm of dance & song. With His divine melody He is attracting all with the bond of His spiritual love [3]. O' devotees, behold, everyone look, Parama Purusa has come and He is expressing Himself in such a charming and magnificent way.

The Ajana Pathik has made His grand arrival. The divine sound of His omnkara is resonating in everyone's heart. With the magical display of His divine effulgence He has taken His place & made His abode deep inside everyone. With His boundless love, He is revealing that, "I have
brought a basketful of nectar to distribute to all My loving children."

O' the Parama Purusa Himself has come. His every movement is very graceful and He is showering His infinite love to all. This is His ahetuki krpa'...


NOTES FOR PRABHAT SAMGIITA #227:

[1] Human Psychology: It is the basic human psychology that when anyone experiences anything great then they always like to share the beauty of their experience with others. Similarly if they undergo any disappointment or hardship, then that also they will tell that to others. In contrast, if life is just moving along in a normal way, then most of the time they will not say much. Thus when devotees are fully charged and enamoured by the divine advent of Parama Purusa, then in that blissful mood those devotees are surely going to call everyone to come close and experience the darshan of Parama Purusa.


[2] Aja'na' Pathik: The term Aja'na' Pathik means 'The Divine Entity Parama Purusa Who moves around this entire universe and Who resides everywhere and knows everything, and irrespective of where one goes He remains along with you'. That is one of His many unique attributions and that is the speciality of the name 'Ajana Pathik'. Means the name 'Ajana Pathik' denotes this special quality.

Literally, Aja'na' means 'unknown' and Pathik means 'divine traveler'. But this is just the word by word, literal translation; and proper nouns are not meant to be translated. So we cannot call Him the "Unknown Traveler", or "Unknown Tourist", or "Unknown Divine Traveler." The spirit and meaning is then lost.

The the inner sense of the name Ajana Pathik is that Parama Purusa is always moving throughout this vast cosmos and by His special grace He is constantly present with everyone all the time. He is in the Cosmic Nucleus yet at the same time through His ota and prota yoga He is everywhere - carefully watching & lovingly guiding everyone. This unique aspect of His grand Personality is treated as Aja'na' Pathik. Because He is constantly traveling yet present everywhere. He is in the nucleus as well as throughout this entire expressed universe.

As the Ajana Pathik, Parama Purusa Baba moves and moves and moves. Thus in their devotional approach devotees feel that wherever they go then the Aja'na' Pathik will always be there to shower His blessing. By His grace, devotees can always get His intimate company & companionship. With this devotional link, by His grace sadhakas understand that Parama Purusa is present everywhere, yet side by side He travels on and on throughout this entire cosmos. Thus He is Aja'na' Pathik.

Overall the name Aja'na' Pathik has one special and unique meaning that goes far beyond its literal translation. And in our hearts we A'nanda Ma'rgiis know and feel that Baba is that Aja'na' Pathik. Indeed in His discourses, in Dharma Samiiksa, and in reporting, in DMC, and in numerous ways Baba has revealed this very fact that He is ever-present and always along with us. Hence He is always moving and wherever we go then He will also be there. Parama Purusa has infinite attributions and one of them is this special quality where He always remains along with us wherever we are in this vast universe. In this way He is known as - Aja'na' Pathik.


[3] Love: When reviewing Prabhat Samgiita, invariably the term 'love' is used. And in this devotional setting, the English word 'love' means 'prema' in Sanskrit.

Baba says, "Regarding prema or selfless love, it is said:"

Samyaung masrn'ito sha'nto mamatva'tishaya'unkitah
Bha'va sa' eva sa'ndra'tma' budhaeh prema nigadyate

"The attitude which makes the mind smooth and placid, and radiant with the deepest love for the Lord, is called 'bha'va'. Wise people call this 'prema' or 'divine love'."

"Prema is the attraction for Parama Purus'a overcoming the attraction for all other finite objects. Those who are endowed with such divine love are bound to receive the grace of Parama Purus'a -- they need not worry about it." (SS-18)

Surely, most margiis understand that the use of the word 'love' in Prabhat Samgiita does not have anything to do with general worldly love - which is how the term 'love' is commonly used these days in the general society.

Plus in various English speaking countries like the US etc, you may often hear people say, 'I love hot dogs and beer', 'I love eating candy', 'I love going to the movies', or 'I love hunting', 'I love to read the newspaper', and 'I love eating bugs' etc. In such circumstances instead of using the term 'like' they use 'love'. This has become the custom. So in western / European countries this type of use of 'love' is quite prevalent.

And in various other countries & languages their word for 'love' such as amour in French is used primarily to express physical  attraction. They use 'love' in romance films. And in day to day life they often employ the term love when speaking about their laokik family relations also.

The point being that there are a very limited number of terms to express 'love' in the English language. So the word 'love' gets used in various ways - usually in the mundane sphere.

In Ananda Marga devotional life, love means prema, or divine love. But since many are not familiar with the term prema, then the English term love is used. And the sense is deep devotional longing for the Divine Entity.

That is why this entire explanation and clarification of the word 'love' was needed.


Every Proutist Must Know

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

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

Namaskar,
In Him,
Nityesha

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Prabhat Samgiita Purport #739 & More

Baba

"Toma'ke bha'lo bese ja'i ye bhese kon se aja'na'y..." (PS 739)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, by loving You, I go on floating towards one unknown divine land. O' my Beloved, even today, by Your grace I have become ensconced in the courtyard of the tunes - in the hide and seek of the pleasure of getting You and in the pain of not getting You.

O' Supreme Being, my sleepless, hungry eyes yearn to see You day and night. By Your grace, my eyes get lost in Your infinite divine world - in one far distant place in search of You, O' my dearmost.

O' Divine Entity, O' Parama Purusa Baba, if You want You can forget me, but please do not forget that I love only You. Please come, please come close; with Your love please be gracious and sit near me - by my side.  

Baba, O' my Lord, You are my dearmost, You are my everything...


== FURTHER READING ON KEY ISSUES ==

Respected Readers,

Namaskar. By Baba's grace you are well.

Here we would like to share some recent letters that deal with keen devotional and ideological issues.

(1) Negative Display in Caryacarya: Baba's books Caryacarya are our samaj shastra so it is quite surprising and concerning to see what they put on the cover of this book. See the photo and read the article.

(2) One Dada Sticks to His Confusion: Devotion is the greatest attribution of any sadhaka. The highest form of devotion is known as parabhakti. Unfortunately one Dada becomes confused in this arena. All should be aware so they are not misled by his book. Read this article.

Thank you for your readership and let us know if there are any aspects of Ananda Marga philosophy which you wish to see addressed.

We also invite you to send us email addresses of margiis from your area or around the globe.

In His service,
Brahmadeva
Ananda Marga Universal Moderators


 

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Prout's Stand on Syria

04 Sep 2013 08:49:05 -0000

== PROUT'S STAND ON SYRIA
==

Namaskar,
As Ananda Margiis, it is our duty to know and apply Prout's policies to world events and conflicts like the present situation in Syria.


PROUT MANDATE ON INTERVENTION


   "Now, suppose a man seems to have good relations with his neighbours, but it becomes apparent that he is about to murder his wife, what should be the duty of the neighbours? Will they remain tight-lipped, sit quietly with their arms folded, and dismiss the situation as purely a domestic affair, thereby making the murder of the woman easier, and thus assist in establishing static peace? No, that is not the dictum of human dharma. On the contrary they should rush to the house, break down the door, save the woman, take suitable action against the male tyrant, and in this way come forward to establish sentient peace."
   "Likewise, if any country perpetrates atrocities on its minorities or attacks a weak neighbouring country, then the other neighbouring countries should, if necessary, resist the oppressor with the force of arms, and thereby come forward to establish sentient peace." (Problems of the Day, Pt #15)

All are aware about the tumultuous situation that has been going on in Syria. Now with talk and possible evidence that the Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad, has used chemical weapons to kill his own people, the US and other nations are setting their sights on a possible attack. Great Britain has rejected the idea of an invasion, but other countries like France plan on supporting a surgical strike etc. Side by side, various countries like Russia, China, Iran & the Hezbollah community are supporting the ruling Assad regime.


THE PRESENT SITUATION WITH SYRIA:

US LED FORCES POISED TO ATTACK


By Baba's above teaching, it is clear that the stand of Prout is to invade the country and save the people from further annihilation. One must not sit back and watch the Syrian ruler commit more and more atrocities against his own people.


MOTIVATED BY US INTEREST - NOT HUMANITARIAN CONCERNS

At the same time, we must understand that the US-led coalition is not planning their attack out of broad-based humanitarian concerns. Rather they are goaded by "US interest": To demonstrate its hegemony over other nations. The US must show that it is still a super power and when it says a red line must not be crossed then that warning must be heeded. The prestige and power of the US is what is at stake so they can continue to exert political influence around the world.

That is what is motivating the US, not purely humanitarian causes. The proof is that the fighting, killing, and destruction has been going on for 3 years in Syria, but till now the US did not plan to intervene. Whereas, when there was an uprising in Libya years ago, then almost immediately the US jumped into action to help overthrow Qaddafi because Libya is an oil-rich nation. Thus the US has historically been motivated by selfish gains such as hegemony, and that continues today also.


ABOUT NATIONS SUPPORTING SYRIA

Those nations supporting the Syrian ruler like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea etc are also doing so out of their own economic and military interests.


ISLAMIC NATIONS SPLIT ALONG SHIA-SUNNI LINES

On a related front, Islamic extremist nations have also chosen their sides. For instance, pro-sunni countries like Saudia Arabia are supporting the rebel cause in Syria because sunnis are a majority population yet they are being decimated by the regime. Whereas, those Islamic communities that are Shia-based like Iran and Hezbollah are supporting the ruling regime in Syria.

So for one or another reason, every nation is taking sides based on their own selfish interests, whether they be economic, social, political, religious, etc.


PROUT'S APPROACH

Prout does not support such an approach. Proutists will never give way to whim or follow such narrow sentiments. Rather, Prout leaders will be motivated by neo-humanistic ideals and aim to protect the public from further harm by establishing sentient peace. The way things are moving now, with the various countries taking sides and with mass killing going on, it is a most tragic situation where the common people, even innocent children, are being uprooted, tortured, and annihilated. It is a shocking and horrific scene.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Alok


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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Baba Story: Celebrate The Occasion or Not

Tue 03 Sep 2013 22:33:41 +0530

Baba

== BABA STORY: CELEBRATE THE OCCASION OR NOT ==

Namaskar,

The story starts here, which I received.

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I was with Baba in Delhi those days. Once He blessed me with the special opportunity to go in His room and personally see Him, to serve Him. Then Baba graciously started recounting many aspects of Lord Krishna's life. In particular, He the whole incident of how Lord Krishna left His physical body. When describing Lord Krishna's last breath, Baba told that a poisonous arrow pierced Lord Krishna's foot and that was the end...

By listening to this long story, I was feeling pained and concerned.

Then Baba asked me, "Why are you feeling disturbed and upset? You know, I also have to leave My physical body and you people must not become unhappy."

Hearing this, I could not refrain myself. As Baba was speaking, I just put my hand over His mouth, and I requested Him not to say such things: "I don't want to hear You talk about when You are going to leave Your physical body. Please do not speak like this."

Then Baba started smiling and gently took my hand away from His mouth. Then in a very sweet and loving manner He gently said, "Don't worry my boy, first, stop crying and I will tell you something."

When I stopped crying Baba began speaking, "All the rules of nature are made by Parama Purusa and under that rule, one day I too will have to leave this physical body. That day will come when I have finished the work I have decided to do with this physical body. When Lord Krishna wanted to make the Great India, the Mahabharata, He used the the Pandavas as His medium. And when His work was finished, with His own desire, He left His physical body. You all are my mini-Babas. When you become capable of executing My samkalpa, then I will automatically understand that you can fulfill My work. In that case, what will be the use of My physical body? When the work of this physical body is finished then I will leave My physical body, yet I will remain always with you and help you."


IDEOLOGY AND DHARMA ARE MOST IMPORTANT

Baba then said, "I only took this physical body to practically teach and establish My ideology. If Parama Purusa so desires He can do anything and everything. But when He has created this physical world He also made the rules to control this physical world. Prakrti is directing everything. So this physical body also has to follow the natural laws that Parama Purusa Himself created. Otherwise how will nature carry out its duty properly?"

"Parama Purusa has given certain rules and authority to nature, for the operative principle to follow. So He is also obeying those rules when He comes in physical form. If Lord Krishna had so desired, dharma would have been established even without the complete destruction of the Kaoravas; but, it would not have been effective or inspiring display. Actually, Lord Krishna wanted to teach people that they should come forward to save dharma. That is the lesson He put forth."

After Baba concluded His talk, I was again crying and I put my hand over His mouth and requested Him, "Baba, please do not say such painful things. Hearing all this has made me cry; so do not say such things. If you so desire, You may leave Your physical body, but promise me that You will not go before me. You must not leave me."

Listening to my plea, Baba assured me, "Just know this. I was with you, I am with you, and I will ever remain with you. You people are to be the medium of My ideology; the world will know Me by your actions."

Before leaving the room, I asked Baba if He would answer some questions.

On this point, Baba warmly smiled and said, "Whatever you want, you may ask."


BABA BECAME FURIOUS ABOUT MY QUERY

MAHAPRAYAN OF LORD SHIVA AND KRSNA

SHOULD BE CELEBRATED OR NOT

I (Parasattananda) asked Baba, "Why is it that people do not celebrate the day of Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna / Krsna left their physical body yet people celebrate the birth ceremony of Lord Krishna?"

When I asked Baba this question He expressed His sentient anger (see note 1) and in a loud voice, Baba scolded me, "Does Parama Purusa die any time? He is an eternal entity, He never dies."

When I saw the expression on His face I started trembling and sweating. I felt very repentant for asking such a question.

Then Baba said, "Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva came as Mahasambhuti for doing great work. To establish dharma, They came in physical form and when dharma was established, They left their physical body. I too have come on this earth to establish dharma and when I am satisfied then I will leave this physical body. Remember this, I will remain always with you and help you.

"Lord Krishna did this same thing. With His desire, He left His physical body when His work was finished. Because He is Parama Purusa and eternally present all the time, then how one can celebrate the day He left the physical body. He is Omni-Present. He is Parama Purusa. So there is no question of celebrating the day Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna left their physical body."

In the last, with a strong voice Baba asked me, "When I (Baba) leave My physical body will you people try to celebrate that day?"

Listening the commanding voice of Baba I was scared and replied slowly, "No, Baba."

After that Baba was very gently, and He told me "It is getting late - go and take rest."

And after I did sastaunga pranam, I quickly left His room and took a deep breath. Immediately I started pondering how Baba expressed His sentient anger over my question. The idea was coming in my mind again and again how Baba mounted His fury with His sentient anger.

Because of that still I remember the whole episode and know that His so-called mahaprayan must not be celebrated. That is why in my personal life I have never participated in that programme. How can I participate and disobey His command and make Him unhappy.

Since a long I have been telling this story to all who I see on different occasions. That is why since the beginning I have strongly opposed this so-called mahaprayan gathering.

------

Here I am quoting some Baba's direct lines which are highly significant.

Baba says, "Guru rus'te na kaschan...."

'The meaning of the whole sloka is that when Guru is unhappy then nobody in this universe can save the person.'

That is why it is also said,

"Mantra mulam...
'Guru's words are mantra..."

This is the same reason that happened that Dada Sarvatmananandji disobeyed Baba on this above said story and look at his fate. All know well that Dada Sarvatmanandji held tremendous respect when the organisation was united in the early 1990's, yet because he disobeyed Baba and implemented the mahaprayan dogma, look at his situation now. It is sad.

Note: This story is translated from Dada Parasattanandaji's book 'Manavrata ka Sunahala Bhavishya', which means "The Golden Future of Humanity".

Dada Parasattanandji is posted in India most of the time. These days postings and transfers are so common in our Marga but as far as my awareness in the recent past Dadaji was posted in Bihar. He is a very respected and good Dada and he is WT since 1967.

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Namaskar,
In Him,
Girish


Note 1: SA'TTVIKA KRODHA


The Propounder of Ananda Marga, Baba - Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji is the embodiment of dharma. One of the characteristics of a dharmika is akrodha or non-anger. Baba perfectly embodies this quality. Those close to Baba understood that He never became angry. Only He would feign anger or show as if He was angry in order to teach and impress upon others the severity of a particular situation. By this way He would express sentient anger. So never can one truly say that Baba was ever furious or mad etc. Just He would display anger externally in order to lovingly guide His devotees.


PRABHAT SAMGIITA

"Pa'che dhara' par'o ta'i anant hoyecho..."  (P.S. 718)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, everybody wants You. Yet in order to avoid being caught You have become infinite. Lest You be caught, You go on playing Your divine liila of hide and seek - and You become invisible. Who cannot understand that this nothing but Your divine play. O' Divine One, You are so fearful of getting caught that You have dissolved Yourself in this entire creation. You have hidden Yourself by becoming one with this expressed universe. O' my dearmost Lord, Your liila is unique. You have so much fear of being held by Your devotees that You are concealing Yourself in the various forms and shapes of Your divine creation. O' Parama Purusa Baba, Your liila is beyond the realization of any mortal being. Baba, please shower Your causeless grace on me so I can see You and feel Your presence everywhere...

Monday, September 2, 2013

आनन्दमार्गसाधना में: परमपुरुष और भक्त के बीच सीधी बातचीत, तीसरा कोई नहीं। // In Ananda Marga: 2-Way Communication, Not 3

Date: 02 Sep 2013 17:34:28 -0000
From: "Vara'bhaya Deva" <varabhaya.deva@synergy...>
To: anandamargauniversal1@yogasamsthanam.net
Subject:  आनन्दमार्गसाधना  में: परमपुरुष और भक्त के बीच सीधी बातचीत, तीसरा कोई नहीं। // In Ananda Marga: 2-Way Communication, Not 3

Baba

This email is for all bhaktas but primarily for those who read Hindi script, though there is an English translation at the bottom of this letter.

This Email Contains 3 Sections:
1. Hindi Purport of Prabhat Samgiita #3013 - Translation by Dr T.R. Sukulji
2. Hindi Purport of Prabhat Samgiita #3013 - Second Version
3. English Purport of Prabhat Samgiita #3013


आनन्दमार्गसाधना  में: परमपुरुष और भक्त के बीच सीधी बातचीत, तीसरा कोई नहीं।

बाबा

आनन्दमार्गसाधना  में: परमपुरुष और भक्त के बीच सीधी बातचीत, तीसरा कोई नहीं।

प्रभात संगीत का परिचयः प्रभात संगीत भक्त और परमपुरुष के बीच प्यार भरा संवाद है। अधिकांश   रचनाओं में भक्त द्वारा ही गीत गाया गया है,  परमपुरुष की ओर से भक्त को बहुत कम संबोधित किया गया है, वह भी या तो प्रत्यक्ष या परोक्ष भाषा में। परंतु हर बार गीत में केवल भक्त और  के बीच की स्नेहपूर्ण वार्ता है, तीसरा कोई नहीं।

परंपरागत हिंदु आध्यात्मिक भजनों से यह भिन्न है जिनमें दो लोगों, भक्त और परमपुरुष या तीन लोगों के बीच वार्ता होती है। इनमें जहाँ  तीन लोगों के बीच वार्ता होती है उनमें दो भक्त तो मित्र होते हैं और वे तीसरे के बारे में बात करते हैं जो परमपुरुष होते हैं। जैसे , एक भक्त पूछता है,‘‘ तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? क्या इसलिये कि परमपुरुष नहीं आये? भारतीय परंपरागत विरह भजनों में साधारणतः इस प्रकार का द्रश्य  होता है।

परंतु प्रभात संगीत में विशिष्टतः भक्त और के परमपुरुष के बीच सीधे ही बातचीत होती है- तीसरा कोई हस्तक्षेप नहीं करता । कभी कभी भक्त परमपुरुष से बातचीत करता है और कभी परमपुरुष भक्त को संबोधित करते हैं। प्रत्येक दशा  में वार्ता की विधि प्रत्यक्ष या परोक्ष होती है। कुछ विरले विरहगीतों में परमपुरुष भक्त को बहुत परोक्ष रूप से या छद्म रूप से संबोधित करते हैं जिसमें भक्त जान ही नहीं पाता कि वह परमपुरुष से बात कर रहा है।

उदाहरणार्थ, विरहगीत में मानलो कोई भक्त परम पुरुष की चाह में रो रहा है तो परमपुरुष छद्मरूप में आ जाते हैं जिससे वह उन्हें पहचान नहीं पाता। अपनी पहचान छिपाये हुए वे पूछते हैं, तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? तुम किसकी चाह में रो रहे हो?

निम्नलिखित गीत इस सूक्ष्म तरीके से ही गाया गया है।  परमपुरुष भक्त के सामने छद्मरूप में खड़े हुए हैं, वह नहीं जान पाता कि ये परमपुरुष ही हैं जो इन प्रश्नों  को पूंछ  रहे हैं। इस प्रकार परमपुरुष अपनी लीला करते रहते हैं।

“A’nkhiro ba’dal mucheche ka’jal, ka’r katha’ mane par’e balo na’…” (PS 3013)

प्रथम पद

 लाइन का अर्थः कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह ने इस अश्रुप्रवाह से तुम्हारी आखों के काजल को धो डाला है? तुम्हें नींद क्यों नहीं आ रही है? मैं तुमसे पूछ रहा हूँ  कृपया बताईए। तुम इतने परेशान  क्यों हो? किसने तुम्हें इतना कष्ट पहुँचाया  है, तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? कृपया बताईए क्या गड़बड़ है। मुझे बताइये, तुम क्या अनुभव कर रहे हो?

भावार्थः ए भक्त!  कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों  में इतने आँसू  भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया। तुम्हारी आँखों  में नींद क्यों नहीं आ रही है- मैं तुमसे पूछ रहा हूँ  कृपया बताईए । तुम इतने परेशान  क्यों हो? किसने तुम्हें इतना कष्ट पहुँचाया  है, तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? कृपया बताईए क्या गड़बड़ है। मुझे बताइये, तुम्हें कैसा लग रहा है?

टेकः ए भक्त!  कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों  में इतने आँसू भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया।

द्वितीय पदः

लाइन का अर्थः  इस चमकीली पूर्णिमा की अत्यंत मनभावन, मदहोष करने वाली मधुर, षान्त, कष्टहर, सुगंधित समीर में जहाँ  प्रत्येक वस्तु प्रकाश  में स्नान कर रही है, तुम इतने उद्विग्न क्यों हो? किसकी चाह में निराशित होकर जाग रहे हो? भय और लज्जा को छोड़ मुझे बताओ तो, किसने तुम्हारे साथ ऐंसा किया है।

भावार्थः ए भक्त! यह अत्यंन्त मनभावन पूर्णिमा की मधुर सुगंधित वायु  - जहाँ  कि सभी दिशाओं   में सब कुछ चंद्रमा की चमक से प्रकाशित हो रहा है - प्रशान्त वातावरण निर्मित कर दुखदर्द दूर कर रही है, और पूरा परिद्रश्य  दिव्यता में मदहोश  है, तुम फिर भी इतने निराश  क्यों हो? तुम निराशा  में, किसकी चाह में जाग रहे हो? भय और लज्जा को छोड़ मुझे बताओ तो, किसने तुम्हारे साथ ऐंसा किया है। तुम्हारा दिल किसने तोड़ा है?

टेकः ए भक्त!  कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों  में इतने आँसू भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया।


तृतीय पदः

लाइन का अर्थः मन के काले बादल लंबे समय तक नहीं रह सकते। धारणा और ध्यान के अभ्यास से वे धीरे धीरे हट जावेंगे। तुम्हें जानना चाहिए कि बुरे दिनों के बाद अच्छे दिन स्वाभाविक रूप से आने वाले हैं। इस सत्य को जान कर मैं तुमसे कहता हूँ  चिंता मत करो।

भावार्थः ए भक्त! मन के काले बादल लंबे समय तक नहीं रह सकते- यह दुखदायी समय और परमपुरुष को न पाने का कष्ट हमेशा  नहीं रहेगा। यह निराशा , विरह और दुख समाप्त हो जावेंगे। धारणा, ध्यान, आसन, प्राणायाम, कीर्तन और धार्मिक जीवन जीने से  ये काले बादल हट जावेंगे और तुम्हारे दुखों का अन्त हो जावेगा। तुम्हें जानना चाहिए कि बुरे दिनों के बाद अच्छे दिन स्वाभाविक रूप से आने वाले हैं। यह सत्य है। तुम किसके लिये रो रहे हो , तुम्हारे प्यारे परमपुरुष आयेंगे और तुम्हारी इच्छायें पूरी करेंगे। आगे का समय आनन्ददायी है। इस सत्य को जानकर ही मैं तुम्हें चिन्ता न करने के लिये आष्वस्त करता हूँ । सबकुछ ठीक हो जावेगा। वह तुम्हारे पास आयेंगे।

टेकः ए भक्त!  कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों  में इतने आँसू भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया।

निष्कर्षः ए भक्त! तुम्हें जानना चाहिये कि बुरे दिनों के बाद अच्छे दिनों का आना अनिवार्य है। यह निश्चित  है। तुम किसके लिये रो रहे हो, तुम्हारे प्रिय परमपुरुष तुम्हारी ओर आयेंगे और तुम्हारी इच्छाओं की पूर्ति से हृदय भर देंगे। आनन्ददायी समय तुम्हारी प्रतीक्षा कर रहा है। इस सत्य को जानकर ही मैं तुम्हें आश्वस्त  करता हूँ  कि चिंता मत करो , सबकुछ ठीक हो जावेगा।


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Note:
The above transcription of PS #3013
- “A’nkhiro ba’dal mucheche ka’jal, ka’r katha’ mane par’e balo na’…” -
was done by Dr. T.R. Sukulji.


Here below is a second Hindi transcription that stands as
another way of presenting this same song.

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बाबा

आनन्दमार्ग भक्तिधारा में: भक्त और भगवान से सीधी बात, तीसरा कोई नहीं।
प्रभात संगीत 3013, परिचयः-
प्रभात संगीत, भक्त और भगवान के बीच प्यार भरा संवाद है। अधिकांश रचनाओं में भक्त ने भगवान को संबोधित कर गीत गाया गया है | भगवान की ओर से भक्त को बहुत कम संबोधित किया गया है | और जहां है भी, वह भी या तो प्रत्यक्ष या परोक्ष भाषा में भगवान से संवाद है। अर्थात हर बार गीत में केवल भक्त और भगवान के बीच की स्नेहपूर्ण वार्ता है, तीसरा कोई नहीं।
परंपरागत हिंदू आध्यात्मिक भजनों से यह भिन्न है जिनमें दो लोगों, भक्त और भगवान या तीन लोगों के बीच वार्ता होती है। इनमें जहां तीन लोगों के बीच वार्ता होती है उनमें दो भक्त तो मित्र होते हैं और वे तीसरे के बारे में बात करते हैं जो भगवान होते हैं। जैसे , एक भक्त पूछता है,‘‘ तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? क्या इसलिये कि भगवान नहीं आये?” भारतीय परंपरागत विरह भजनों में साधारणतः इस प्रकार का दृश्य होता है।
परंतु प्रभात संगीत में विशिष्टत: भक्त और भगवान के बीच सीधे बातचीत होती है- तीसरा कोई नहीं। कभी कभी भक्त भगवान से बातचीत करता है और कभी भगवान भक्त को संबोधित करते हैं। प्रत्येक दशा में वार्ता की विधि प्रत्यक्ष या परोक्ष होती है। कुछ विरले विरहगीतों में परमपुरुष भक्त को बहुत परोक्ष रूप से या छद्म रूप से संबोधित करते हैं जिसमें भक्त जान ही नहीं पाता कि वह परमपुरुष से बात कर रहा है।
उदाहरणार्थ, विरहगीत में मानलो कोई भक्त परम पुरुष की चाह में रो रहा है तो भगवान छद्मरूप में आ जाते हैं जिससे वह उन्हें पहचान नहीं पाता। अपनी पहचान छिपाये हुए वे पूछते हैं, तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? तुम किसकी चाह में रो रहे हो?
निम्नलिखित गीत इस सूक्ष्म तरीके से ही गाया गया है। भगवान भक्त के सामने छद्म रूप में खड़े हुए हैं, वह नहीं जान पाता कि ये भगवान ही हैं जो इन प्रश्नों को पूंछ रहे हैं। इस प्रकार परमपुरुष अपनी लीला करते हैं।
“A’nkhiro ba’dal mucheche ka’jal, ka’r katha’ mane par’e balo na’…” (PS 3013)
प्रथम पद
पंक्ति का अर्थः-
परमपुरुष बाबा, भक्त से पूछ रहे हैं—हे भक्त! कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह ने इस अश्रुप्रवाह से तुम्हारी आखों के काजल को धो डाला है? तुम्हें नींद क्यों नहीं आ रही है? मैं तुमसे पूछ रहा हूँ कृपया बताईए। तुम इतने परेशान क्यों हो? किसने तुम्हें इतना कष्ट पहुँचाया है, तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? कृपया बताईए क्या गड़बड़ है। मुझे बताइये, तुम क्या अनुभव कर रहे हो?
भावार्थः-
भगवान, भक्त से पूछ रहे हैं—हे भक्त! कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों में इतने आँसू भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया। तुम्हारी आँखों में नींद क्यों नहीं आ रही है- मैं तुमसे पूछ रहा हूँ कृपया बताईए । तुम इतने परेशान क्यों हो? किसने तुम्हें इतना कष्ट पहुँचाया है, तुम क्यों रो रहे हो? कृपया बताईए क्या गड़बड़ है। मुझे बताइये, तुम्हें कैसा लग रहा है?
टेकः
भगवान,परमपुरुष बाबा, भक्त से पूछ रहे हैं—ए भक्त! कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों में इतने आँसू भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया।
द्वितीय पदः -
पंक्ति का अर्थः-
भगवान, भक्त से पूछ रहे हैं—इस चमकीली पूर्णिमा की अत्यंत मनभावन, मदहोश करने वाली मधुर, शान्त , कष्टहर, सुगंधित समीर में जहाँ प्रत्येक वस्तु प्रकाश में स्नान कर रही है, तुम इतने उद्विग्न क्यों हो? किसकी चाह में निराश होकर जाग रहे हो? भय और लज्जा को छोड़ मुझे बताओ तो, किसने तुम्हारे साथ ऐसा किया है।
भावार्थः-
भगवान, भक्त से पूछ रहे हैं—ए भक्त! यह अत्यंन्त मनभावन पूर्णिमा की मधुर सुगंधित वायु , चंद्रमा की चमक से प्रकाशित वस्तुओं सहित सभी दिशाओं में प्रशान्त वातावरण निर्मित कर दुखदर्द दूर कर रही है, और पूरा परिदृश्य दिव्यता में मदहोश है, तुम फिर भी इतने निराश क्यों हो? तुम नैराश्य में, किसकी चाह में जाग रहे हो? भय और लज्जा को छोड़ मुझे बताओ तो, किसने तुम्हारे साथ ऐंसा किया है। तुम्हारा दिल किसने तोड़ा है?
टेकः-
भगवान, भक्त से पूछ रहे हैं—ए भक्त! कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों में इतने आँसू भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया।
तृतीय पदः-
पंक्ति का अर्थः-
भगवान, भक्त से—ए भक्त! मन के काले बादल लंबे समय तक नहीं रह सकते। धारणा और ध्यान के अभ्यास से वे धीरे धीरे हट जावेंगे। तुम्हें जानना चाहिए कि बुरे दिनों के बाद अच्छे दिन स्वाभाविक रूप से आने वाले हैं। इस सत्य को जान कर मैं तुमसे कहता हूँ चिंता मत करो।
पूरे प्रभात संगीत का भावार्थः-
परमपुरुष बाबा भक्त से—ए भक्त! मन के काले बादल लंबे समय तक नहीं रह सकते- यह दुखदायी समय, और भगवान को न पाने का कष्ट, हमेशा नहीं रहेगा। यह निराशा , विरह और दुख समाप्त हो जाएगें। धारणा, ध्यान, आसन, प्राणायाम, कीर्तन और धार्मिक जीवन जीने से ये काले बादल हट जाएगें और तुम्हारे दुखों का अन्त हो जावेगा। तुम्हें जानना चाहिए कि बुरे दिनों के बाद अच्छे दिन स्वाभाविक रूप से आने वाले हैं। यह सत्य है। तुम किसके लिये रो रहे हो , तुम्हारे प्यारे परमपुरुष आयेंगे और तुम्हारी इच्छायें पूरी करेंगे। आगे का समय आनन्ददायी है। इस सत्य को जानकर ही मैं तुम्हें चिन्ता न करने के लिये आश्वस्त करता हूँ । सबकुछ ठीक हो जाएगा। वे परमपुरुष तुम्हारे पास आयेंगे।
टेकः-
ए भक्त! कृपया मुझे बताईए कि किसकी चाह में तुम्हारी आँखों में इतने आँसू भर आये कि काजल ही धुल गया।
निष्कर्षः-
ए भक्त! तुम्हें जानना चाहिये कि बुरे दिनों के बाद अच्छे दिनों का आना अनिवार्य है। यह निश्चित है। तुम किसके लिये रो रहे हो, तुम्हारे प्रिय परमपुरुष तुम्हारी ओर आयेंगे और तुम्हारी इच्छाओं की पूर्ति से तुम्हारा हृदय भर देंगे। आनन्ददायी समय तुम्हारी प्रतीक्षा कर रहा है। इस सत्य को जानकर ही मैं तुम्हें आश्वस्त करता हूँ कि चिंता मत करो , सबकुछ ठीक हो जावेगा।

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Note:
Here below is an updated English version of this
song which was posted earlier and you may have read;
so you may like to read this improved edition.
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UNIQUE PRABHAT SAMGIITA

PS Intro: Prabhat Samgiita is the loving communication between the bhakta and Parama Purusa. In most compositions, the song is sung by the devotee; less frequently Parama Purusa is addressing the devotee, either using direct or indirect language. But always the song is the loving sharing between Parama Purusa and the bhakta. Never is there a third entity in the song.

In contrast, traditional Hindu devotional bhajans and writings might employ 2 characters, i.e. bhakta and Parama Purusa, or 3 characters. In those instances where there are 3 characters, then 2 of the them are devotees who are friends talking about the third character - i.e. Parama Purusa. For example, one devotee might ask, "Why are you crying? Is it because your Lord has not come?" This is a common scenario in melancholic, traditional Indian bhajans.

But in Prabhat Samgiita, the communication is exclusively between the bhakta and Parama Purusa - there is no 3rd  party. Sometimes the devotee is talking with Parama Purusa, sometimes Parama Purusa is addressing the devotee. In either case, the style of communication may be direct or indirect. In some rare melancholic compositions, Parama Purusa addresses the bhakta in a very indirect and disguised manner wherein the devotee does not even recognise that it is Parama Purusa.

For example, in a melancholic song, if a devotee is crying in longing for Parama Purusa, then Parama Purusa might come in a disguised way so the bhakta does not even realise it is Parama Purusa. Keeping His identity hidden, Parama Purusa then asks, "Why are you crying? In whose longing are you crying?"

The following song proceeds in this subtle manner. Parama Purusa has come to the devotee in a disguised way and the devotee has no idea that Parama Purusa is the One next to him addressing him and asking these questions. In this way Parama Purusa plays His divine liila.


"A'nkhiro ba'dal mucheche ka'jal, ka'r katha' mane par'e balo na'..."   (PS 3013)


1ST STANZA

Note: Here Parama Purusa Baba is addressing the bhakta.

Line Meaning: Please tell me whose longing brought the showering of tears in your eyes that washed away the collyrium.  Why is sleep not coming in your eyes - I am asking you, please tell me. Why are you so upset? Who has given you so much pain. Why are you crying? Please tell me what is wrong. Tell me what you are feeling.

Purport: O' devotee, please tell me whose longing brought the showering of tears in your eyes that washed away the collyrium. Why is sleep not coming in your eyes - I am asking you, please tell me. Why are you so upset? Who has given you so much pain. Why are you crying? Please tell me what is wrong. Tell me what you are going through.

Refrain: O' devotee, please tell me whose longing brought the showering of tears in your eyes that washed away the collyrium.


2ND STANZA

Note: Here Parama Purusa Baba is addressing the bhakta.

Line Meaning: The sweet, tranquil, pain-relieving, aromatic breeze of this most charming, divinely intoxicating, effulgent full-moon night where everything basks in the light, why are you feeling so distraught? In whose longing are you remaining awake in hopelessness? Putting aside all feelings of shyness and fear, just tell me who has done this to you.

Purport: O' devotee, the sweet, aromatic breeze of this most charming, full-moon night - where everything in all directions is illumined and basking in the moon's effulgence - brings tranquility and removes the burden of agony and pain. When the entire scene is so divinely intoxicating, then why are you still so despondent. In whose longing are you remaining awake in hopelessness? Why are you feeling so distraught? Putting aside all feelings of shyness and fear, just tell me who has done this to you. Who has broken your heart.

Refrain: O' devotee, please  tell me whose longing brought the showering of tears in your eyes that washed away the collyrium.


3RD STANZA

Note: Here Parama Purusa Baba is addressing the devotee.

Line Meaning: The black clouds of the mind cannot remain for a long time. With the practice of dharana and dhyana, gradually they will go away. You should know that after bad days naturally good days are going to come. Knowing this fact, I tell you not to worry.

Purport: O' devotee, the dark, black clouds of the mind cannot remain for a long time - this period of suffering and the pain of not getting Parama Purusa will not last forever. This despondency, melancholia, and sadness will diminish. With the practice of dharana, dhyana, asana, pranayama, kiirtan and engaging in spiritual life, gradually those dark clouds will go away - your troubles will be over. You should know, after the bad days naturally good days are going to come. That is sure. For whom you are crying, your loved one Parama Purusa will come and fulfill your desire. Blissful days are ahead. Knowing this fact, I assure you not to worry. Everything will be alright. That Divine Entity, your Dearmost Parama Purusa will come to you.

Refrain: O' devotee, please tell me whose longing brought the showering of tears in your eyes that washed away the collyrium. Please tell me.


CLOSING

Note: Here Parama Purusa Baba is addressing the bhakta.

O' devotee, you must know, after the bad days, good days are bound to come. That is certain. For whom you are crying, your Beloved Parama Purusa will come by your side and satiate your longing to your heart's content. Blissful times await you. Knowing this fact, I assure you not to worry. Everything will be alright...


Sunday, August 25, 2013

Rebirth Is Not A Myth; It Is Reality; Here Is The Proof

Sun, 25 Aug 2013 19:49:05 -0000

Baba

== REBIRTH IS NOT A MYTH; IT IS REALITY; HERE IS THE PROOF ==

Namaskar,
In His discourse appended below - "Cerebral and Extra-Cerebral Memory" - Baba clearly describes how young children can and do have vivid memories of their past life.

"The memory of its past life remains awake for approximately the first five years of its new life. Although the child remains in a new physical environment, mentally it continues to live the joys and sorrows of its previous life." (Yoga Psychology, Cerebral and Extra-Cerebral Memory)

In that circumstance, the child will talk about its past life, and if the parents ask the child questions then the child will feel encouraged to speak even more. Because when the child is not yet strongly associated with its new personality, it relives and thinks about past life experiences.


WHY INFANTS CRY AND LAUGH, SEEMINGLY MEANINGLESSLY

AND

WHY THEY FORGET THOSE MEMORIES AS THEY GROW OLDER

A young 6-month old infant is often lying in its crib with its eyes closed, just smiling or crying, or perhaps lost in thought. Most of the time those smiles and tears have nothing to do with the present circumstances. Certainly when it is hungry it may cry etc, but all those numerous moments in between feedings when that child is just lying for hours in its bed, that infant is fully absorbed with its past life experiences.

Those remembrances are reality for that child. That's because the infant's brain is not yet adequately developed and, even more importantly, their personality is not yet formed in their current life. So their entire psychic association and I-feeling is related with a prior life. As they review those memories in the mind, that child smiles about its happy recollections and cries about past times of trouble, pain, and agony.

So those past life memories have nothing to do with a child's brain. Rather the infant's subconscious mind is filled with stored memories from their past life. Those memories are wholly independent from the brain. That is why Baba terms such recollections as extra-cerebral memory - because they occur outside the brain.

As the years go by and that child's personality grows, their brain and nerve cells strengthen, and their individual identity becomes highly associated with the physical surroundings and circumstances of this present life. Then those past life memories quickly fade. Till that time however, in those early years that child is consumed with memories of its past life via their subconscious mind. And again Baba terms that as extra-cerebral memory.


WHY PARENTS CANNOT UNDERSTAND

WHAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE TALKING ABOUT

That past life is not limited to life on earth nor for that matter to life as a human being. Those who are entering human life for the first time will recall their past life experiences as an animal. And those whose past life was on a different planet where they had a different form will recall those memories. Because, after all, the earth is not the only planet where living beings exist. This creation is vast and there is life across the spectrum.

Another aspect to the equation is the time factor - among others.

When thinking about a past life, a child might be recollecting an incident that occurred thousands of years ago. In that case, the parents have a hard time understanding what the child is talking about. Because when the time reference, geographical region, or language base are dramatically different from one life to the next, then it is extremely difficult to make a link between the two lives. In contrast, in those rare circumstances when one is reborn very quickly and in the same area as well, then it is much easier to communicate with the child and perhaps even make a link with past life experiences.


SPAN OF TIME BETWEEN LIVES IS IRRELEVANT

ONE REMEMBERS THEIR PAST LIFE LIKE YESTERDAY

Regardless of the duration between the two lives, for the child there is not any gap in memory. Because at the time of death the mind stops functioning and the mind only begins functioning again once rebirth occurs. Between those two times there is no awareness - that period of time is a big blank.

So whether the span of time between one's death and the next birth is 5 days, 50 years, or 1,000 years, it is completely inconsequential. Since the mind is not operable in that interim period, there is absolutely no awareness of the passage of time. It is a big zero - no matter the actual number of years.

It is akin to a person going into a coma, whether that be for 15 days or 20 years. Then the patient in the coma does not feel any passage of time.

Same is the case with the span of time between one's death and their next life. At the time the mind is in a state of pause. That is why regardless of the circumstances, no matter how much time has passed, the young infant will recall its previous life memories as if it was only yesterday.

So every child has quite clear recollections of their past life. It is only as the brain develops and their personality grows that those memories fade.


POSSIBLE DANGER:

DEVELOPMENT OF A DUAL PERSONALITY

Complications only arise if one grows and still associates with a past life. In that case a double personality develops. That is dangerous as one may become sick, diseased, and even die. But again in most cases those memories fade by the age of 4 or 6 years of age, and certainly by the age of 13 years of age.


WHY BABA NAMING CEREMONY IS NEEDED

Baba's recommendation is to give the baby a name and help cultivate the development of their new personality as soon as they are developmentally able. Then one will have a very healthy and natural childhood - and those past-life memories will fade. Such type of forgetfulness is the blessing of Parama Purusa. No one can endure walking around with the burden of their past life memories.

   "Forgetfulness is a providential decree. Usually human beings forget their past lives. Is this forgetfulness a blessing or a curse? It is a blessing because human beings feel burdened by the weight of one life. It would be impossible for them to carry the burden of many lives together."
   "The human mind is sentimental – full of love, affection, camaraderie, etc. People have a deep attraction to this world; they remain preoccupied throughout their lives with fears and anxieties for the safety of their families. So many problems have to be confronted. The problems of one life alone are enough to make people restless. If they had to face the problems of several lives, they would be unable to lead a natural life. The problems of the past lives, compounded by the strife of the present life, would drive them to the brink of insanity. Secondly, it is difficult for people to be detached from love and attachment for one life. So much effort is required to overcome the bondages of attachment and march towards Parama Puruśa. If the memory of the past lives is revived, the bondage of attachment will tighten its grip, putting a halt to spiritual advancement. One will be caught in the grip of worldly attachment. Thus the decree of merciful providence is, “Let human beings be oblivious of their past lives”." (Yoga Psychology, Cerebral and Extra-Cerebral Memory)


VERY COMPELLING VIDEO:

A CASE STUDY OF ONE YOUNG BOY AND REMARKABLE PAST LIFE MEMORIES

In the west, although reincarnation (i.e. rebirth) is not a widely accepted theory, there is growing interest and research about it. Step by step, there is mounting evidence about the veracity of reincarnation and past lives.

At the bottom of this posting is a link for more info about a 14 minute video: A case study of one small boy in the US who has very vivid memories of being a fighter pilot in World War II. His skeptical parents did not know what to think at first, until the child's memories created such a compelling account that they could no longer doubt the fact that their child was indeed the reincarnation of that fighter pilot.

Thus we see how modern day researchers are validating ancient yogic ideals and Baba's teachings.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Dharmendra


Note 1: BABA'S DISCOURSE ON PAST LIFE MEMORIES IN CHILDHOOD

Cerebral and Extra-Cerebral Memory
30 December 1970, Ranchi

Anubhútaviśayásampramośah smrtih [“The re-creation of things already perceived by the mind is called memory”].

The objects or incidents that one recollects are called anubhútaviśayá or things already perceived. When the same objects or incidents are recreated in the mind, they are called smrti or memory. For instance, a person may not always recollect what he or she ate the previous day, but if he or she thinks hard, the items that were eaten will flash in the mind. In our daily life, we are constantly recollecting things perceived in the past.

How does one activate the memory? There are two ways: internal and external. The internal way is to revive the undistorted image of perceived incidents in the nerve cells. Perception in the primary stage is registered in the unit mind through the nerve cells, and the vibrations of those perceptions remain embedded in the nerve cells. The nerve cells in the brain differ according to the different vibrations they carry. Some carry vibrations of knowledge, others the vibrations of action. Microcosms with brains do not have much difficulty in creating ideas at the psychic level carried through inferences because the vibrations in the nerve cells remain undistorted for quite some time. For instance, if someone happens to see a white cow, he or she can easily say after five minutes what the colour of the cow was because the image of the cow imprinted in the nerve cells is still clear and distinct. That is why it is not difficult for the brain to recollect a memory by recreating ideational waves. But if we ask the same person to describe the cow after a few days, he or she will have more difficulty recollecting its colour because by then the impression of the cow in the nerve cells will have become indistinct. At that stage the perceived image is stored in the citta or ectoplasmic mind-stuff and not the brain. Hence the mind will have to labour hard to reformulate the image of the cow from the accumulated saḿskáras or the mental reactive momenta of past actions. The ability to do this depends on one’s psychic power.

If the external factors necessary for the revival of memory remain undisturbed for some time, one can more easily recreate events already perceived. For instance, if one happens to go to the spot where the cow was seen, one suddenly remembers that a white cow was tethered there. But, after a lapse of much time, when the external factors necessary for the re-creation of that image change drastically, it becomes difficult for the brain to remember the details of the event. At this stage, to recollect the image, one has to penetrate the citta of the unit mind. Of course, once an incident is recollected, its impression remains understood for some time before it finally disappears.

Thus the brain is nothing more than a worldly machine for mental recollection. Its various parts assist the mind in various ways. But the permanent abode of memory is the citta. So even though an impression has faded from the nerve cells, the mind can recreate the impression by its own power. When the brain assists in the recollection of any event or fact it is called “cerebral memory”.

The human mind has three stages: crude, subtle and causal. There are also three states in human existence: wakeful, dream and sleep. The crude mind remains active during the wakeful state and the causal mind remains active during sleep. The causal mind is the repository of infinite knowledge. Whatever saḿskáras we recreate in the wakeful and dream states remain stored in the causal mind. When the causal mind sleeps we call it “death”. Kárańamanasi diirghanidrá marańam [“Long sleep in the causal mind is death”].

After death the disembodied mind floats in the vast space with its unexpressed saḿskáras. Later on, with the cooperation of the mutative principle, the disembodied mind finds a suitable physical base. The memory of its past life remains awake for approximately the first five years of its new life. Although the child remains in a new physical environment, mentally it continues to live the joys and sorrows of its previous life. That is why children sometimes laugh and cry in their sleep, and their mothers often think they are talking with God. In colloquial Bengali this is called deola kát́á. In actual fact this laughter and crying is nothing but the reappearance of past memories...


 
 
PRABHAT SAMGIITA

PS Intro: When the devotee progresses in sadhana then the mind moves upwards, one stage to the next. The sadhaka in a lower bhava - like sakhya bhava etc - gradually moves upwards, closer to Parama Purusa, and reaches a higher bhava like madhura bhava etc. When one enters into this higher bhava - which is a new, closer relation - then at first the sadhaka does not feel comfortable expressing this new feeling to His Lord due to fear and shyness. That mentality is beautifully expressed in the following song.

"Udvela hiya' ka're ca'ya, shayane svapane nide ja'garan'e..." (PS 708)

Purport:

My melancholic, restless heart longs for the Loving One during sleep and dreams, when drowsy, and while awake - always. Who is that unknown, divine, charming Entity calling me - I do not know.

In this peak spring season, the atmosphere is charming and intoxicating. Everything is so sweet. The soothing ocean breeze is gently blowing in all directions. My heart longs for that unknown loved One. The sky is very attractive: The clouds are floating and the sun's rays peep through in between the clouds. The scene is very alluring; it is so beautiful. Who is that Divine Entity, drenched in the sweet aroma of flower nectar, sitting distant, singing such captivating songs. Listening to these melodic songs, my heart is very restless.

My mind is restless for Him. It rushes towards Him every moment - it is beyond my control. It does not know how to respond to the call of that Loved One. Without smashing the obstacles like shyness and fear etc, how can I tell Him all the accumulated feelings of my heart, I do not know.

O, my Dearmost, please do not remain distant. Come before me and grace me so I can surrender at Your lotus feet...


End Note for Prabhat Samgiita #708:

The sadhaka wants to express the feeling of their heart but it is difficult due to shyness. With this closer proximity to Ista everything feels very charming, but also very new. That is why the sadhaka feels shy. This song expresses the feeling of the arrival into that intimate stage when Parama Purusa is the Dearest One.

With a friend, one may not tell everything - but when one is very close then nothing is hidden. This song is close to that stage. This song will be realised by those doing regular dhyana and getting Baba's grace. They can understand well.

The very subtle and intimate feelings of love cannot be written directly; that is why this song is given in an indirect manner.

To learn more about the various bhavas, please refer to Namami Krsnasundaram discourses 7 & 27.

Addendum: Rebirth Is Not Myth; It Is Reality; Here Is The Proof


Addendum:

Rebirth Is Not Myth; It Is Reality; Here Is The Proof

Here is the main letter...

This blog post contains two distinct sections.
(1) Baba's discourse on Cerebral and Extra Cerebral Memory;
(2) A link to the compelling video


Cerebral and Extra-Cerebral Memory
30 December 1970, Ranchi

Anubhútaviśayásampramośah smrtih [“The re-creation of things already perceived by the mind is called memory”].

The objects or incidents that one recollects are called anubhútaviśayá or things already perceived. When the same objects or incidents are recreated in the mind, they are called smrti or memory. For instance, a person may not always recollect what he or she ate the previous day, but if he or she thinks hard, the items that were eaten will flash in the mind. In our daily life, we are constantly recollecting things perceived in the past.

How does one activate the memory? There are two ways: internal and external. The internal way is to revive the undistorted image of perceived incidents in the nerve cells. Perception in the primary stage is registered in the unit mind through the nerve cells, and the vibrations of those perceptions remain embedded in the nerve cells. The nerve cells in the brain differ according to the different vibrations they carry. Some carry vibrations of knowledge, others the vibrations of action. Microcosms with brains do not have much difficulty in creating ideas at the psychic level carried through inferences because the vibrations in the nerve cells remain undistorted for quite some time. For instance, if someone happens to see a white cow, he or she can easily say after five minutes what the colour of the cow was because the image of the cow imprinted in the nerve cells is still clear and distinct. That is why it is not difficult for the brain to recollect a memory by recreating ideational waves. But if we ask the same person to describe the cow after a few days, he or she will have more difficulty recollecting its colour because by then the impression of the cow in the nerve cells will have become indistinct. At that stage the perceived image is stored in the citta or ectoplasmic mind-stuff and not the brain. Hence the mind will have to labour hard to reformulate the image of the cow from the accumulated saḿskáras or the mental reactive momenta of past actions. The ability to do this depends on one’s psychic power.

If the external factors necessary for the revival of memory remain undisturbed for some time, one can more easily recreate events already perceived. For instance, if one happens to go to the spot where the cow was seen, one suddenly remembers that a white cow was tethered there. But, after a lapse of much time, when the external factors necessary for the re-creation of that image change drastically, it becomes difficult for the brain to remember the details of the event. At this stage, to recollect the image, one has to penetrate the citta of the unit mind. Of course, once an incident is recollected, its impression remains understood for some time before it finally disappears.

Thus the brain is nothing more than a worldly machine for mental recollection. Its various parts assist the mind in various ways. But the permanent abode of memory is the citta. So even though an impression has faded from the nerve cells, the mind can recreate the impression by its own power. When the brain assists in the recollection of any event or fact it is called “cerebral memory”.

The human mind has three stages: crude, subtle and causal. There are also three states in human existence: wakeful, dream and sleep. The crude mind remains active during the wakeful state and the causal mind remains active during sleep. The causal mind is the repository of infinite knowledge. Whatever saḿskáras we recreate in the wakeful and dream states remain stored in the causal mind. When the causal mind sleeps we call it “death”. Kárańamanasi diirghanidrá marańam [“Long sleep in the causal mind is death”].

After death the disembodied mind floats in the vast space with its unexpressed saḿskáras. Later on, with the cooperation of the mutative principle, the disembodied mind finds a suitable physical base. The memory of its past life remains awake for approximately the first five years of its new life. Although the child remains in a new physical environment, mentally it continues to live the joys and sorrows of its previous life. That is why children sometimes laugh and cry in their sleep, and their mothers often think they are talking with God. In colloquial Bengali this is called deola kát́á. In actual fact this laughter and crying is nothing but the reappearance of past memories. To re-experience past events one does not need the cooperation of the old brain. The newly-born mind has not yet had time to build a close relationship with the new brain. The revival of experiences of past lives is what we call “extra-cerebral memory”, and is principally the task of the causal mind. The child’s mind being unacquainted with the outside world and the new-born brain being inexperienced, his or her crude mind does not function much.

The experiences of the crude mind are not reflected in the child’s subtle mind. In the case of a child, since the crude experiences are relatively few, the subtle mind remains tranquil. Thus the waves of the causal mind easily surface in the child’s subtle mind. As a result, the accumulated experiences of the child’s previous life can easily be recollected. As the child’s crude mind is not yet mature enough to work externally, the dream experiences are not expressed in the wakeful state.

This extra-cerebral memory begins to fade after five years. The more one advances in age, the more the new environment leaves its impressions in the child’s mind. The more a child sees new things before its eyes, the more restless it becomes to know each and every object of this world. Hence the child asks a multitude of questions – it seems there is no end to its inquisitiveness. The more it receives the answers to its questions, the more its mind gets acquainted with the mundane world. The experiences of the crude mind then begin, and get reflected in the dream state. As a result, the vibrations of the causal mind cannot come to the surface any more. Hence, the more the child advances in age, the more it forgets its past life.

Sometimes children can remember their past life even after the age of five. In this case the mind of the new body remains free from environmental influences. That is, the waves of the external world are unable to influence the mind. Such people are called játismara or one who remembers one’s past lives. Normally, the extra-cerebral memory of such people remains active up to the age of twelve. If one still remembers one’s past life after that it becomes difficult to survive, because two minds will try to function in one body – the mind of this life and that of the previous one. A single body cannot tolerate the clashes of two minds, hence psycho-physical parallelism is lost leading to eventual death.

Forgetfulness is a providential decree. Usually human beings forget their past lives. Is this forgetfulness a blessing or a curse? It is a blessing because human beings feel burdened by the weight of one life. It would be impossible for them to carry the burden of many lives together.

The human mind is sentimental – full of love, affection, camaraderie, etc. People have a deep attraction to this world; they remain preoccupied throughout their lives with fears and anxieties for the safety of their families. So many problems have to be confronted. The problems of one life alone are enough to make people restless. If they had to face the problems of several lives, they would be unable to lead a natural life. The problems of the past lives, compounded by the strife of the present life, would drive them to the brink of insanity. Secondly, it is difficult for people to be detached from love and attachment for one life. So much effort is required to overcome the bondages of attachment and march towards Parama Puruśa. If the memory of the past lives is revived, the bondage of attachment will tighten its grip, putting a halt to spiritual advancement. One will be caught in the grip of worldly attachment. Thus the decree of merciful providence is, “Let human beings be oblivious of their past lives.”

It is also true that nothing in this universe is lost or destroyed, so the history of a person’s hopes and frustrations [of this life] remains stored in their subconscious mind [subtle mind]. Due to restlessness of the crude and subtle minds, the causal mind cannot give expression to its omniscience. But all knowledge, one’s entire past history and flashes of one’s previous lives, remain stored in sequential order in the causal mind, just like a colourful panorama, one layer representing one life, followed by a gap, followed by another layer representing another life, and so on. That is why the great poet Rabindranath Tagore said, Bhule tháká se to nay bholá [“To remain in oblivion is not to forget completely”].

Human beings, if they so want, may try to relive those experiences in their memories. This endeavour is called sádhaná or spiritual practice. Sádhakas or spiritual aspirants, by dint of sádhaná, suspend their crude mind in the subtle mind, and the subtle mind in the causal mind. They can then clearly visualize that panorama of sequential events in the causal mind. As they have full control over the time factor they can easily transcend the intervening gaps between two lives and establish a link between them. A series of lives slowly and gradually unfold themselves like a moving panorama before their eyes.

Should one strive to see one’s past lives? Through sádhaná human beings attain a certain degree of control over the relative factors. After a long journey of hundreds of years one begins to visualize the saḿskáras of one’s past lives. To visualize other’s saḿskáras is relatively easy for a sádhaka, but to visualize one’s own saḿskáras is very difficult. Behind this also there is the decree of merciful providence. Imagine a person was a sinner in his or her past life, but in this life has got the opportunity to lead a spiritual life, by His Grace. Now, if the person happens to discover his or her past sinful life, he or she will lose all inspiration to continue spiritual sádhaná. The dominant thought in his or her mind will be, “I am a sinner. I have no saḿskára for sádhaná and will be unable to do it.” This sort of negative thought will thwart his or her spiritual progress. One’s past life will pull one back. In the words of Rabindranath Tagore:

Adrśt́ere shudhhálem emani niśt́ur bale
Ke more tániche pashcáte.
Se kahila, “Phire dekh,”
Dekhilám ámi,
Pashcáte tániche more pashcáter ámi.

[I asked the Lord of my life, “Who is pulling me from behind with such irresistible force?” He told me to look back. I did, and found that my own mental reactive momenta were pulling me back.]

The pashcáter ámi [the “me” behind me] of the poem refers to the extra-cerebral memory.

Conversely, if a sádhaka happened to be a great spiritualist in his or her past life, then through the powers of his or her extra-cerebral memory he or she will be further inspired to continue the spiritual life. He or she will think, “In my previous life I was unable to complete my spiritual practice. Now in this life Parama Puruśa has given me the opportunity to attain my cherished goal.” He or she will intensify his or her spiritual practice and advance rapidly towards Parama Puruśa with His sweet attraction. He or she will recite: Sammukhe t́heliche more pashcáter ámi [“My own reactive momenta are pushing me forward”].

30 December 1970, Ranchi


Link to Compelling Video Documentary:

14 minute video: A case study of one small boy in the US who has very vivid memories of being a fighter pilot in World War II. His skeptical parents did not know what to think at first, until the child's memories created such a compelling account that they could no longer doubt the fact that their child was indeed the reincarnation of that fighter pilot. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT0B4V_kowo

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Baba Story: Relationship with Parama Purusa

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 22:58:26

Baba

== BABA STORY: RELATIONSHIP WITH PARAMA PURUSA ==

Namaskar,
During one reporting session with all-knowing Baba, in a dramatic and heart-moving manner He lovingly revealed the importance of creating a devotional link in sadhana.

This letter details that particular scene and presents the special guidance which Baba graciously expressed to us on that most memorable occasion.


WHAT IS MYSTICISM

As we all know, mysticism means creating a link between finite and infinite, between small and vast, jiiva and Shiva.

"What is mysticism? Mysticism is the never-ending endeavour to find out a link between the finite and the Infinite." (Namami Krsnasundaram, Disc: 26)

During sadhana, by His grace, we grow closer to Parama Purusa. Our relation becomes more intimate with Him. This is how we measure our progress on the path of mysticism.

In sadhana, we are veritably calling Him. Hence a relation is needed as one cannot call someone if there is no relation, or if that relation is a distant one.

For instance, if one girl's mother is a police chief, then that daughter will probably not like to say, "Chief, chief", as that will feel quite distant and official. Instead that little girl will like to call out, "Mommy, mommy", as the essence of that mother-daughter relation is more dear to her.

Likewise in the spiritual field, a relationship is key for developing and expressing closeness. If one is doing their sadhana and repeating their mantra but they do not feel any relationship with Him, then that is a very rudimentary approach. Once, by His grace, one cultivates a personal link an relationship with Him, then that signifies one's real movement on the path of devotion.

As sadhakas we are always trying to deepen our link with Him. For this to happen, we must sincerely practice meditation. By this way we will learn and yearn to call and long for Him in a more personal way. One of the inherent aspects of sadhana is transforming our relation with Baba from that of the more formal relation of Guru to one which is more intimate, such as Father, Friend, or an even more intimate relation. According to Baba, this is our mystical journey.


THAT SPECIAL REPORTING SESSION WITH BABA

As many may recall, every reporting session with Baba was like dharma samiiksa. He would bless us by pointing out our defects and lovingly guide us onto the proper path. It was all exclusively His grace.

This particular occasion was no different. In His loving liila, Baba was sternly rebuking and lovingly encouraging us all, and pointing out specific individuals as well.

At one point, omniscient Baba turned toward one avadhuta and said, "In the past you were doing very good sadhana. You were singing bhajans regularly and then in sadhana you were calling Me with love and affection and I could feel and hear the sincerity of your call. That was very good. But more recently, you have forgotten that devotional approach, and now you just sit for a few minutes in sadhana - your intuitional practices have become quite mechanical."

Then omniscient Baba and turned toward Ajitananda.

Baba said, "His sadhana is alright - it is very devotional. He has cultivated strong longing in sadhana and the way he is doing his meditation is proper. There is only one problem."

Note: Actually, we all came to know that Ajitananda had begun hugging and kissing Baba in his sadhana. No one told him to do this, just the idea grew in his mind to relate with Baba in this way. Because of his sincere approach in sadhana, those types of closer feelings developed and Baba clearly indicated that this type of sincerity and devotional longing is very good. This type of channelisation will deepen one's meditation. So these types feelings should not be suppressed; rather they should take expression, so long as that is one's natural desire. Whereas, if one is forcing things in sadhana or doing something without having that inner feeling in their heart, then that is not good. Sadhana should be a natural expression of one's true heart-felt feeling. When sadhana is good then an inner urge will arise to express one's feeling toward Him in a particular manner.


"HE KISSES MY PHOTO AFTER SADHANA"

Omniscient Baba was softly smiling and still looking at Ajitanada and said:

"There is only one problem. He has developed the habit that when he finishes his sadhana, then he kisses My photo and leaves his saliva on the picture. If others see this mark or stain on the photo, then what will they think."

Here Baba is clearly revealing His omniscience as this Dada never spoke openly about kissing the photo nor did he do this in front of others. So Baba is aware of everyone's sadhana and devotional expression, and this is proven by the way He addressed this Dada, as well as so many other occasions.

At this point, many of us began to smile, because if really Baba was concerned that others should not find out what this Dada was doing, then Baba would not have exposed the matter in front of all.

Baba continued, "I do not have any problem if in his sincerity he kisses My photo after sadhana, but at least he should not leave the saliva on the photo."

Baba was quite serious when He said this, and then He looked around the room and spoke out loud to many of the Dadas present.

"What do you think, should he clean the photo after he kisses it?"

Then unanimously everyone present heartily agreed that Ajitananda should maintain the cleanliness of the photo by removing the saliva.

At the same time, we all understood that Baba was teaching us to follow the feelings of our heart when expressing our love towards Him. Normally, it is not easy to talk about this openly with all, but in His special manner, during this reporting session Baba graciously revealed this intimate and special aspect of sadhana and devotional life.

The greater point was not about having saliva on the photo - although Baba did want that it should be cleaned off - the bigger teaching is that in our devotional life we should express those natural feelings which arise in the heart. Baba was appreciating Ajitananda's sincerity in sadhana.

At the same time it should also be noted that one should not kiss the photo in public nor should one kiss that photo that belongs to the jagriti. If anyone has the sincere and earnest desire to kiss the Baba's photo then it should be done in private and with their own photo. Because this type of gesture should not tunr into a public display or competition where for their own prestige people try to show off and kiss the photo in the best way. This would be cheap and hypocritical. Just as sincere family members do not display physical affection in public, similarly sadhakas should keep this standard. Top of all, one must never kiss the photo if they do not have that spontaneous internal urge to do so. Kissing the photo as an outer gesture is not a sign of devotion.


THE INNER IMPORT OF THE STORY

So in this reporting session, Baba was giving us the idea that one should express their devotion in all kinds of natural ways. Indirectly, Baba was indicating that what Ajitananda was doing in sadhana was very good, and that if he wished to kiss the photo afterwards that was also alright, so long as that was the inner desire of his heart - which it was in the case of Ajitananda.

The main thing is that what one does in their devotional life should be natural, it should be an extension of their heart's desire. And the more we cultivate a link with Baba in dhyana, the closer we will feel towards Him. That relation will grow, deepen, and become more intimate. In that case, one should respond to the feelings that naturally arise in the heart. These devotional feelings must not be suppressed.

At the same time, Baba was also warning us that we should not do something just for show or in a mechanical manner the way so many people go to temple and do their ritualistic worship just to put on a display in front of others etc. That type of expression is meaningless, rather it is detrimental as it is just the height of superficiality.

But if one feels a strong internal urge then one should not be hesitant and think that what they are feeling is inappropriate or against the code of tantra etc.

So by the above described reporting session, Baba was giving us all the idea - even those who do not have the feeling to hug and kiss him - that one should harbor and cultivate a closer connection with Him. One should follow one's heart and be sincere in sadhana. And if in the course of that, one begins to feel more close, then those feelings of closeness should take expression. They should not be suppressed. That is the way to deepen one's mystical connection with Baba. That is what we all felt He was teaching us on that day.

In contrast, if one fails to acknowledge one's inner feeling and just suppresses those devotional sentiments, then one cannot progress on the path of sadhana.


PHYSICAL EXPRESSION AND MENTAL EXPRESSION

IN DEVOTIONAL LIFE

One other aspect about this story that is important to discuss is the idea of physical expression versus psychic expression.

For instance, Ajitananda was kissing Baba in sadhana and then afterwards He was kissing Baba's photo as well. Both are ok since this was Dadaji's sincere desire. However, none should think that physically kissing Baba's photo is needed in order to progress in sadhana. The only requisite needed to progress in sadhana is sincere longing for Him - there need not be any outer display, though this can be done if one desires, as in the case of Ajitananda.

Everything though can be expressed within the mind. One can mentally touch Baba's feet, offer Him flowers, hug Him, talk to Him, and so many things. All our feelings to Him can be communicated mentally.

In their homes, some do like to decorate their puja table with real flowers. There is nothing wrong with that. They feel that by this way they are serving Baba. So that is fine.

But no one should think that the puja table or the photo is Parama Purusa. If one thinks in this way they are no different from those idol worshippers who feel they can only communicate with their chosen Lord when they are in front of the idol. This is their static and dogmatic approach.

Just as when we look in the mirror we can easily differentiate between our reflection and our actual self, similarly every rational sadhaka knows what the photo is but an image of Guru, and not Guru Himself. Sadguru Baba resides within; that is where one can truly find Him. The photo can be a reminder and helping tool, especially for those unable to see Baba in Guru cakra. But efforts must be made in sadhana to see Him

Thus merely looking at or hugging the photo is not enough. Side by side, one must do sadhana and related with Him inside as well. Even those central workers who were around Baba 24hrs a day had to sit and close their eyes and do sadhana. This was mandatory. But it was not mandatory that all had to see Baba physically.

Clearly the path of mysticism is a psycho-spiritual approach. It unfolds in the mind and we must not suppress those feelings. External things like kissing the photo or garlanding Baba's photo can also be done if one feels so inclined.

However, doing such things in a purely ritualistic way is not at all good. Whatever we do should be by following our own sincerity. We should not copy others or mechanically do such things just for show.

Ultimately, our relation with Him is purely an individual affair and we should follow our heart and express our feelings to Him accordingly. By His grace, through sadhana, our link with Him becomes more intimate and by acting on those feelings we progress closer and closer towards Him, becoming one with Him.


MUST FORM A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM TO ADVANCE

"All are advancing towards Him, and, while advancing towards Him, they establish some sort of relationship with Him. That relationship is internal. It is purely personal. One may love Him as a mother loves her son, a wife her husband, a servant his master or as friends love one another. This relationship exists with both Vrajagopála and Párthasárathi, but since Párthasárathi is such an overpowering personality, usually people establish one of three types of relationship with Him: that of a wife, a servant or a friend. I have already told you that Arjuna was a friend of Krśńa – sakhya bháva. The interesting thing, though, is that this friendly relationship cannot endure till the end. Either it is converted into dásya bháva [the feeling of being a servant], or madhura bháva [the feeling of being a lover]. That very outlook that is instrumental in determining a particular type of relationship with Parama Puruśa, depending upon one’s inherent saḿskáras, is called mysticism. As I have already explained, mysticism is a never-ending endeavour to find a link between finite and Infinite." (Namami Krsnasundaram, Disc: 26)


PARAMA PURUSA IS YOUR INNERMOST SELF

By His grace, our love for Him grows out of our more pointed approach in sadhana. So one should not feel shy to express those feelings. If we just feel that Baba is our Guru then there will be a gap in our communication with Him. Step by step, our devotional practices will minimize this gap as we develop mote intimate feelings with Him. This is the way to progress in sadhana and grow closer and closer with Him until finally, by His grace, we become one with Him.

"The Entity whom you are trying to attain – Parama Purus'a – is your own innermost self. Your relation with Him is not external, to be defined by courts, laws, or society. It is a family relationship. The desire in your mind to meet God is only born when He is inclined towards you. It is the result of His desire to meet you. Your meeting with God is not a unilateral affair, it is a mutual thing. You walk one step towards Him and He will come twenty towards you."

"When an infant starts walking, the parent first asks it and goads it to walk a little. It tries to walk, but falls. Then the parent advances and lifts it up onto his or her lap. God does the same. Make the slightest effort, and He will pick you up and place you on His lap."

"Your relation with God is personal. No one can sever this relationship. It is part of your being, your birthright." (Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23)

Namaskar,
Ram Sahay


PRABHAT SAMGIITA

"Loke bale tumi dekha' da'o na', tave ele kii kare..."    (PS 1893)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, people are telling that You are not visible. When people say like that then how is it that You have come here in front of me and I am seeing You.    

O' Parama Purusa, people are telling that You do not care about logic and reasoning. That there is no explaining how You manage Your affairs and that Your liila is beyond logic. Then how is it that You have graced one and all & You are showering everyone with Your divine nectar. How has this started happening.

O' Divine Entity, whenever I see You then I always request You to make me Yours. And when I say like this, then I see with my own eyes and I hear with my own ears how You come close and shower me incessantly with Your infinite grace.    

O' Parama Purusa Baba, I am so meagre; You are so vast. I am bound up by my own limitations. Even then You love me. Baba, by Your sweet touch all the negativity and impurities get removed; and everything becomes pure. By Your grace, the fragrant flowers blossom in each and every nook and corner of my mind.   

Baba, people are telling that You are invisible and that You cannot be seen; but by Your grace You have come to me. O' my dearmost Baba, this is all due to Your cosmic grace and infinite compassion...

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