Good News: AMPS + 3 more

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Baba

Good News: AMPS

Namaskar,

Before 1990, under Baba's direct physical guidance, our AMPS was one shining light bringing welfare to all.

Then for a few months & years our organisation fell into a bit of a quagmire: The main problem being that everyone passively presumed that those at the helm will guide us straight to glory. Living under that false assumption - and just depending on those top posted workers - a thick stagnancy settled into our AMPS.

Now, however, as we look around, that stagnancy is quickly dissipating and our AMPS is moving through a period of great revitalisation. Here is the proof.

First off, everyone's awareness is on the rise and there is a stream of ideological consciousness amongst margiis and wts that was not present earlier. Currently there is active and ongoing talk about key ideological issues: margii rights, the need to follow Baba's teachings such as Sixteen Points and Caryacarya, authenticity of published discourses, and about so many other burning and vital issues.

This has all brought about a heightened understanding of Ananda Marga ideology - a new level of awareness.

Extraordinary development

Religions are essentially based on dogma where people are ordered to follow certain codes and rituals. Followers are indoctrinated into the tenet, “Don't use your brain.” That is the way religion works. Their followers blindly adhere to their edicts. Yet those same religious followers use their brains in other fields: Business, technology, science, schooling and colleges, competitions etc; but not in religion. Yet religion is full of dogma that chokes human progress and that is why it is very dangerous and deadly.

Ananda Marga is not a religion. Before '90 Baba was controlling everything. After all, Baba is Parama Purusa; so whatever He was directing and telling was perfect. And when margiis and wts followed those orders then the outcome was very good. But after 1990 AM shifted gears and adopted the mode of a religion. Whatever the priests, rabbis, mullahs, or popes of Ananda Marga told, then that was treated as the word of God. There was no need to consult Ananda Marga philosophy. Within a short period though, margiis started understanding they should not blindly follow their preachings. That is when the ideological renaissance started in Ananda Marga and there was more inquisitiveness about AM teachings. The strong desire to know what Baba told - what is right and wrong - came into the mind of sincere margiis and Wts. Since then tremendous progress began in Ananda Marga. This mode was not present earlier.

This change is not just an ordinary affair but an extraordinary development. It is by thinking and discussing about Ananda Marga ideology, and assimilating those ideas into our individual and collective consciousness, that the ideology ultimately gets implemented.

Hypocrisy of Publications was unmasked

Between 1990 and 1995, the “mullahs” of Ananda Marga were thinking that, “We are everything - what we do everyone must follow.” Those top Dadas did much harm. They were committing sins in the field of publications and trying to befool margiis with their conniving tactics as if nothing was wrong and that they were following Baba’s order. They went to extremes to prove that regardless of any discourse Baba wants that it should be written as original Bengali. That era was so underdeveloped and primitive that even the vast majority of margiis believed those falsehoods that were propagated by Publications etc were okay and perfect.

But after some time the hypocrisy of Publications was unmasked. So a lot of progress happened. In Ananda Marga, in the field of Publications, after the dogma that “everything should be translated from the original Bengali” was brought to light, a sea of change occurred. How far margiis speak openly these days or not, but 75% of the margiis know that Baba’s books are not proper and should come into form - accurate and true. The hypocrisy of Publications has been exposed. They have no room to run and hide. A big change has happened - a veritable revolution.

Those who were distorting Guru’s teachings are now scared to do so because margiis are alert. If anyone purposely alters Guru’s discourses then they are shamed. So those wrongdoers know they know they can no longer distort His guidelines and get away with it. Rather they will be caught and taken to task in full view of all margiis.

No longer blinded by the colour of the dress or by stature of the post

Like this in Ananda Marga, on many fronts, there have been a plethora of positive changes and those will be discussed in further emails etc. Some are here enlisted here. So many other false things like dogmatic tiirthas, so-called mahaprayan, and Fake Ananda Vaniis etc are disappearing in the light of Ananda Marga ideology. As ideological awareness rises, those dogmas wane and ultimately become extinct.

So this dual approach of a rise of ideological consciousness and the obliteration of dogma is the first  benefit.

The second dramatic change is that now in our AMPS people are understanding 'who is who'. In 1991, it was thought that those in the helm were divine and could do no wrong. With that misconception so much cheating, distortion, and exploitation was going on.

Now margiis and field workers are no longer blinded by the colour of the dress or by stature of the post etc. These relative factors hold no water on their own. Now everyone can see who is who through the lens of

Ananda Marga ideology.

That means those in Centre are being measured by their conduct, not their dress or post. And when group and factional interest is at a premium in the upper echelons of the organisation, margiis and general workers can understand the extent of the problem - and take steps to fix things.

Longer blind faith in group leaders

Now there is no longer an idle dependence on "a few high posted dadas". Instead, sadhakas are taking Baba's name and being led by His divine teachings. They no longer have blind faith in group leaders. And by this way the pathway to following Baba's divine ideology has been cleared. That is one great development. Now everyone realises that the way to evaluate anyone is by seeing their conduct - not by their post or dress.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Your ideal is represented by your conduct..." (1)

Any by that way - by understanding who is who and ensuring people follow the proper code of conduct, the ideology will get implemented.

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "Human beings cannot propagate a great ideology by their knowledge, intellect, or social status...they can only do it through their conduct." (2)

Thus from the innermost seed vessel in the mind to our outer expression, there has been a monumental shift and significant changes in our AMPS. Now people realise that this is the time to follow ideology and not get misled by dogma.

Baba says, "When clouds collect around the pole-star and cover it, your duty will be to remove the clouds and follow the pole-star without caring to see where the clouds have gone." (3)

And by Baba's grace that is happening - everyone in Ananda Marga is getting their vision fixed on the pole-star, on Baba.

A key element why Baba's teachings are getting properly protected and instilled within the consciousness of Ananda Marga is because of sincere interest by margiis and wts to safeguard His teachings. And certainly the best way to safeguard such teachings is to follow them in individual life and implement them in the society. And this great process is going on in our Ananda Marga.

Very positive development

Thus even though group clashes and infighting are still going on, behind the scene something much, much deeper is happening. Everyone is learning Ananda Marga ideals, by His grace. Sadhakas are now putting philosophical understanding into working knowledge. So, all in all, everything in our AMPS is moving in a remarkably positive direction and it is only a matter of time till all groupism and selfishness is gone from our Ananda Marga.

The main thing is that our Ananda Marga ideology has been saved; it is well protected; and there is a growing awareness about Guru's true teachings. By that way it is sure that everything will be okay both in our organisation and in the society at large. Because the presence of ideology creates a positive flow in the mind and a stir in the society.

In contrast, those selfish parties that hold power and seem strong - either in the organisation or in the general society - will be pulled apart and rooted out since they lack a universal outlook

Day by day things are moving ahead in a positive direction in our AMPS; so none should fall in the depths of frustration. Awareness is growing fast in our Ananda Marga and it will not be long till that positive development is reflected in all the facets of Ananda Marga life - including in a bright new leadership as well.

Now everyone realises that no group or subfaction is fit to rule. So many good people in our Marga are coming forward and one day they will dharmically lead our Marga. The era of groupism is fast coming to a close and new life is getting pumped into our Marga from the ground up. That will be reflected in our leadership as well. That day is soon to arrive.

Baba says, "Leadership is not imposed from above, rather it establishes itself through dedication, sincerity, ideological zeal, fighting spirit and all-round capacity. Leaders gradually acquire such capabilities -- step by step." (4)

The life of a warrior - constantly fight against evils

By Baba's grace we are building up that healthy AM society and will spread His divine teachings to all the four corners-- to every place in this universe.

Baba says, "Remember -- you have to serve humanity. You have to dedicate yourself to the cause of humanity as a whole. Your life is valuable; your time is all the more valuable. You should not waste a single moment. The task is glorious. The task is novel. Lead the life of a warrior and constantly fight against evils. You will be victorious. So march ahead!" (5)

We have to do many ideological teachings to propagate - until each and every person accepts Ananda Marga ideology our work is not finished.

“Remember, until every person in the universe accepts the Ananda Marga ideology, you have no opportunity to rest.” (6)

Optimism is our way

The great tide of ideology is coming forth in our Ananda Marga and with that rising tide the era of staticity is crumbling to dust. By His grace those who have assembled in His Marga and are upholding His divine teachings will spread the great ideology and bring welfare to every nook & corner of this universe. This is His guarantee. So our future is bright - assured.

Baba says, "Crisis is quite natural for something moving. Wherever there is movement, there is struggle...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." (7)

Namaskar,

in Him,

Jyoti

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Our AMPS was built to do great things in this world - in this universe; and by Baba's divine grace today our organisation is rapidly advancing along the path of progress.

By looking around and seeing the group-oriented conflicts etc, some may just think that our AMPS is riddled by chaos, factionalism, and lawlessness - and that there are no positive developments. However, upon closer examination and more careful assessment, we can easily see that our Marga is actually a budding flower - getting ready to bloom into greatness.

By these above discussed practical indicators and verifiable evidences, it has become apparent that our AMPS has made tremendous strides since 1990 - and that things are only getting better and better, day by day.

                              

Due to alertness and awareness of margiis

Here is one more proof about the uniquely positive scene these days.

All are certainly aware that in the past when any Taraka Brahma took advent on this earth then those teachings could not be protected. Lord Shiva's and Lord Krsna’s teachings were mostly lost or forgotten and replaced by dogmas. Thus society could not get the full benefit of their auspicious advent. Because those divine guidelines could not be saved and propagated age after age. But this time around, Taraka Brahma Shrii Shriii Anandamurtijis’  teachings are mostly intact due to alertness and awareness of margiis and a lot of pracara work is going on about this.

References

1. A'nanda Va'nii #13

2. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, p.1

3. Prout in a Nutshell  - 18, 'Your Mission'

4. Prout in a Nutshell  - 21, 'Nuclear Revolution'

5. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, p.2

6. Caryacarya - 2, Miscellaneous, Point #6

7. Ananda Vacanamrtamn - 34

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

मैं अपने जीते जी ही तुम्हें साक्षात् अनुभव करना चाहता हॅूं

प्रभात संगीत 4461 एषो प्रिय, एशो  प्रिय,हे वरणीय दिनेर...

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हे परमपुरुष बाबा! मेरे प्रिय, सर्वाधिक पूज्य! तुम  दुःख में तो आते ही हो, अब कृपा कर दिन में मेरे आनन्द और प्रसन्नता के क्षणों में आओ ।  तुम्हारे  लिए मेरी आॅंखों मे चैबीसों घंटे दिन रात अश्रुपात होता रहता है। मैं प्रत्येक सेकेंड में तुम को  ही अपने पास चाहता हॅूं, मैं अपने जीते जी ही तुम्हें साक्षात् अनुभव करना चाहता हॅूं मरने के बाद नहीं।

हे परमपुरुष! कृपा कर इस सुंदर पूर्णिमा की रात्रि में मेरे सामने आओ। कृपया दिव्य आनन्द से आवेष्ठित, मदहोश  करने वाले आनन्ददायी परिवेश  में मेरे मन में आओ। कृपा कर गीत, नृत्य, लय और ताल की दिव्य भूमि में आओ। हे मेरे परमप्रिय बाबा! हम दोनों वहाँ  हर समय रहेंगे।

हे बाबा! हे परमपुरुष कृपा कर मुझे माया जाल से ऊपर उठा दो । जिससे  सब चिंता भूल जाऊँ, जिससे मैं पूर्णरूप से तुम में ही लीन  रहूँ,  मैं अपना मन तुम्हें समर्पित करता हॅूं, और तुम्हारी शरण में हॅूं, कृपा कर स्वीकार कर लो। हे मेरे परम प्रिय! तुम मेरे हृदय को आनन्दित कर  देने वाली मधुर मुस्कान के साथ आ जाओ। (1)

Reference
1. Trans: Dr. T.R.S.

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“Clouds cannot overcast the sun for a long time. The creatures of darkness never want the expansive exaltation of human society. Even then, human beings shall march ahead. No one can arrest the speed of their progress. You must be the harbingers, you must be the pioneers of this victorious march. See that not a single individual lags behind.” (Ananda Vanii #36)

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Baba

Danger keeping NM bosom friend

Namaskar,

Often parents, out of concern, keep a strict vigil on the company their children keep. They feel that their children can get negatively affected by keeping a wrong company. While correct in thinking so parents often, quite ironically, tend to ignore the application of the same principle of staying away from the bad company on themselves. The common argument that is presented is that they are grown up adults and know very well what not to learn. They say that even in the company of a bad person they can refrain from picking bad habits and will learn only good habits. Let us take an example. Say Dr. A is a professor in a University and is concerned and teaches his son B that he should always stay in the company of good people. A, however, takes a walk with his colleague X who is an alcoholic. When A’s father tells him that A should not hang out with X then A says, “...but father, I am a professor and a grown-up man and I know what not to learn from X and what to.” Does A also need to follow the principle of satsaunga (good company) in his life as much as he wants B to?

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There is a great emphasis on Satsaunga (good company) in Ananda Marga teachings. Although the effect of sanga (company) is more pronounced during the childhood it is applicable for all ages.

Village simpleton becomes fashionista in the city

To see how sanga affects a person, consider the case of a simple villager who has, in the name of belongings, just a pair of loincloths and a bicycle and he is happy with those items. When he comes to a city and sees other people in branded clothing and shoes he develops a desire to acquire the same. While in the village he did not have a need for any items of clothing beyond his loincloth but the company of city-people created a need for fashionable clothing. Likewise, he was happy with his bicycle in his village but when he sees the large cars of city-people that very bicycle begin appearing outdated. This is the effect of sanga or company. Thus, due to the company, the village person begin behaving like a city person.

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Psychic influence of sanga

Influence of company takes place at both physical and psychic level. The viral influence of Hollywood fashion is an example of how sanga works at the psychic level. Although, those people who do not go to Hollywood physically if their mind’s Abhoga (mental food) is Hollywood then they get affected by the trends in the Hollywood.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “The cruder the vibrator we get, the cruder the Prakrti tries to make it. Actually Prakrti tries to make that her own but this makes the object still cruder. So gradually it becomes crude from the subtle. Behind this a principle works – “Abhoga Samsargat Praptiresana”. You must remember it. When near an object of enjoyment (Abhoga) another object reaches, a desire is begotten to get that object. For instance a man when in town has dress, living as per the dress and living of the urban people and when in a village he has as per the villagers. This is effected because of his desire begotten out of his association with people in town and villages respectively. When some persons take tea, there you also get the desire to take the same.” (1)


Even animals and humans affect each other via company/sanga

Chimpanzees that stay with human scientists have an improved vocabulary compared to the ones that live in the wilderness due to human company. Those cows that have never seen the city and have been on farms all their lives get stressed when they first time see the roads and blaring vehicles. While the stray cows in cities easily maneuver through the roads. One can see such cows roaming freely on roads in India. They can do so because of human sanga.

Humans also get affected by animals’ company. If a person has a pet dog and that person is not having Brahma bha’va towards the dog, i.e. the person does not consider the dog as a manifestation of Brahma but an ordinary dog then the person will definitely get affected by the dog’s company. If the person spends long hours with the dog then his behavior will get affected by the dog’s behavior.

Thus, a mind gets colored by another mind in whose company/sanga it comes as long as the mind is not ensconced in Brahma. This is a natural law. What to speak of one human affecting other even animals affect humans.

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Why always keep satsaunga (good company)

As far as possible one should only keep good company or satsaunga regardless of one’s physical age. If we allow our minds to be in the company of bad people then undoubtedly our minds will get affected by the bad habits of the people in whose contact we come. It may not be possible to keep 24/7 company of maha’purus’as as they may not be available in abundance. One should attempt to maximize satsaunga (good company) however.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Humans should always be careful about the company they keep. What is the result of keeping good company? By spending time with good persons, a deep impression is imprinted on the mind, causing the desire to be good to rise in the mind. If, on the other hand, one chooses to associate with a drunkard, a thought will eventually come in the mind, “What is the harm if I drink a little wine?” And if one associates with thieves, one will think, “What is the harm if I steal something?” To give an example, suppose a person is standing beside a tea stall. There the smell of the tea wafts to the person’s nose. The person will then say, “Give me a cup, too.” In this incident, the smell of the tea affects the mind. If that person had not remained near the tea stall, the smell would not have reached the nose and perhaps that person would not have taken tea for two or three days. This is the influence that association has on the mind.” (2)

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Dealing with bad people

If all spend time with only good people the who will spend time with bad people and correct them? Who will reform bad people? Here the operating factor is the relative nature of one’s goodness. If one is a sa’dhu’ then one can come in contact with the bad people and without himself getting affected can provide satsaunga (good company) to the bad people and rectify them. However, for someone who is not a sa’dhu’ there is a risk that that person will get affected by the presence of bad people.

Ananda Marga ideology says, “What is durjana? Durjana means “he who depraves the mind of others”. Now here durjana is a relative term. A man, Mr. X, may be treated as durjana for Mr. Y, but may not be treated as durjana for Mr. Z. Suppose in Mr. X the good portion, the merit portion, is ten degrees, and the bad portion, the demerit portion, is twelve degrees. Then the resultant is two degrees in favour of demerit: ten degrees merit and twelve degrees demerit, so the resultant goes in favour of demerit. Two degrees demerit is the resultant. Now another man’s merit portion is fifteen degrees, and demerit portion ten degrees. So the resultant five degrees goes in favour of merit. So he has five degrees of merit, and the first man has two degrees of demerit. So when that five-degree merit man comes in contact with that two-degree demerit man, the resultant will go in favour of that five-degree merit man. So that bad man will be modified, rectified. He will become good on coming in contact with that five-degree merit man. So for that five-degree merit man, that two-degree demerit man is not a durjana, because the latter cannot deprave him. But for a man who has just one degree of merit, that two-degree demerit man may deprave him – so for him that two-degree demerit man is a durjana.” (3)


Spending time with durjana - Seva’ for sa’dhu’ and satsaunga (good company) for durjana

If a sa’dhu’ spends time with a durjana to rectify him then the sa’dhu’ is performing a seva’ and the durjana is receiving satsaunga. This way, there is no downfall of sa’dhu’ while the durjana is elevating. On the other hand, a common person whose merit is comparable with the durjana then that durjana will be a kusanga for the common person. This kind of association has only one result and that is the downfall of the common person.


Conclusion

Often, grownup people think that they will not get affected by the bad habits of the people who they come in contact with. Although, the influence of company is more pronounced in one’s childhood the influence is still there, and quite significant, in one’s adulthood. In fact, what to speak of humans affecting each other even animals affect and get affected by humans via the company. One should always attempt to have good company. The only time one should get in contact with bad people is when they need to be rectified.

That is why we see that in various discourses Baba stresses that committed sadhakas should always be busy in shravan, manan, and nididhyásana. That way they will busy engaged in and get the company of Sadguru. Sadguru is not just an imaginary, utopian, or some far-fetched Entity. He is hiding in the heart, and one’s only duty is to pay attention to Him by the aforesaid spiritual efforts. By the company of Sadguru, life will be full of bliss. And whatever work one does will be successful. Such sadhakas are an asset to the society. By their presence itself society at-large is greatly benefited. Those bhaktas get direct energy from Taraka Brahma. An ordinary sadhaka with a little effort can realise this. The central idea is that by various ways one should try to gain the company of Sadguru Baba. That is the best company.

In Him,
Bhakti

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Gets degenerated in an evil environment

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “While moving along mundane mental paths, the human mind is influenced by many kinds of susceptibilities which are based on mundane activities. Under these circumstances there is a need, on the one hand, for purity of thought, and on the other, for satsauṋga [associating with good people]. The same person who is elevated in the company of good people, gets degenerated in an evil environment. This is a tested truth. So in human life there is as much need of satsauṋga as there is the need to shun evil company. Therefore, it is necessary to look for satsauṋga and avoid asatsauṋga [associating with bad people].” (4)


Even a saintly person will go astray after a few days

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Those who are born with fairly healthy bodies and minds, who do not lack knowledge of morality or live an undisciplined social life, or who have not become dishonest as a result of circumstantial pressure, often unwittingly take to the path of dishonesty because they keep bad company. Perhaps as many as ninety-nine per cent of people talk about themselves in the following way: “I do not need to bother about the company I keep, as long as I am good myself. I can remain good in all types of company. I am old enough to understand the difference between good and bad.” In other words, such people do not like to think, or rather feel piqued at the thought, that somebody should try to dissuade them from keeping bad company. Especially if a less-educated person advises a more highly-educated person to avoid bad company, that person will do it all the more. In society people who regard themselves as superior in status, wealth or education generally believe that it is entirely unwarranted for others to give them advice. That is why an educated but wayward son often disregards the good advice of his parents." (5)

"The natural characteristics of the human mind, however, tell a different story than what that ninety-nine percent think. A person of any age between seven and seventy is invariably influenced by the company he or she keeps. In other words, where goodness is predominant, bad people will slowly but surely become good, and where the opposite is the case, good people will become bad. Even a saintly person will go astray after a few days of close association with bad people." (5)


By keeping bad company people become debauched, slanderers & thieves

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Suppose a teetotaller mixes regularly with a group of alcoholics. The frequent anti-teetotaller gibes and the positive portrayals of the wondrous virtues of wine by the alcoholics will one day tempt the teetotaller to taste a little wine. His or her drinking friends will say, “We don’t want you to become drunk. But what’s the harm if you just taste a little! This surely won’t make you a bad person! What a moralist you are! Oh friend, to be such a moralist in the world today is ridiculous!” So one day the teetotaller tastes wine and this becomes the cause of his or her downfall. But on the day the unsuspecting teetotaller took wine, he or she did not realize that from that very day wine would become the cause of his or her degeneration." (5)


Children will also tend to become depraved if

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Similarly, by keeping bad company people become debauched, slanderers and thieves. Men or women who have to do little or no household work, who fail to cultivate high ideals in life, who are unable to evolve a spiritual outlook, or who do not have to work hard for a living, generally develop an extremely critical nature. By constantly associating with such people, those who possess high ideals or a diligent nature will gradually begin to spend their leisure time in slanderous gossip. If the parents or older members of a family are quarrelsome, the children will also become quarrelsome due to constant association. Similarly, if the women of a family have a highly critical nature, the children will invariably become critical because they will learn how to criticize from their elders. Children will also tend to become depraved if they associate too closely with older children in schools or colleges. When they stay among children their own age, however, they generally play in an innocent, joyous way. Childhood companions should be selected with great care, but young children are incapable of doing this. The base propensities which lie dormant in everyone are easily stimulated by constant association with bad people. Through the united efforts of parents, people living in the locality and educators, it may be possible to save children from bad company.” (5)


References
(1) Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 20, Astitva and Shivatva
(2) Discourses on Tantra Volume Two, Keeping Good Company
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How to recognize weak personality

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How to recognize weak personality

Namaskar,

Ananda Marga ideology says, “Imagine a scoundrel is standing in front of you. The man is such a rogue that you feel like slapping him, but do not actually do it. It is only when you decide, ‘Let me slap that scoundrel’, that your hands actually strike him. When the inner urge to externalise the feeling becomes strong enough, your hands leap into action. A great person is one who has complete control over the externalisation of thoughts. A thought will not always be expressed physically. One may have a desire to hit someone or a desire to steal, but never actually does it due to one’s self control.” (1)
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Knee-jerk reaction is the sign of a weak mind

Various people react differently to the same set of circumstances. For example, if one person in the market suddenly abused Mr. A and Mr. B.  Then Mr. A and Mr B will react differently. By listening to the unjust abuse, Mr A violently kicked the boy in his stomach. In contrast, when the same person abused Mr. B then Mr. B remained calm and patient to see how the situation developed.

According to the above teaching, Mr A has a weak mind because of his hasty, knee-jerk reaction. Whereas Mr B has a stronger mind as he exercised restraint over his motor organs. The final teaching is, “Do not react immediately - try to have control over your organs and do not allow your hands, feet, mouth etc (i.e. the motor organs) to quickly and impulsively jump into action.” To achieve this, mental force is needed. Otherwise, those organs will react automatically, without the support of the intellect.


Mr. A's leg kicked impulsively & killed the boy

In the above example, Mr. A dealt the boy a deadly kick in the stomach due to which he died. In result, Mr. A was arrested and convicted in court on charges of capital punishment. So this is the example of a thoughtless action. And according to the above Baba's teaching, Mr. A has no control over his nerve fibers - because of his weak mind. The weak mind cannot control the nerve fibers, and in result Mr. A's leg came impulsively into action without the conscious support of the mind. And he killed the boy. Later on, throughout his whole life, Mr. A repented for the crime he committed. The root cause is not thinking seriously, and just reacting senselessly in the spur of the moment. Many, who do not practice yoga and meditation, do not have control over their mind. Their mind is weak, and at the simplest of issues their emotions burst out - due to anger or hatred - and their motor organs also jump into action without the control of the mind.

For example, there was a crowd on the bridge, due to a pilgrimage. And someone started a false rumour that a wild elephant is approaching on the run. So without thinking, hundreds of people jumped into the river and the majority of them died. This is a classic example of a knee-jerk reaction. Their action was not supported by the mind. This proves that those who jumped into the river are all weak-minded.


Conclusion

Why does this happen - what is the operative factor? Due to lack of sadhana, the mind is very weak. So watch out. If someone’s mind is weak, then at the simplest of issues their emotions may burst out due to anger or hatred etc. And their motor organs might also jump into action without the control of the mind.  And that's what Baba is guiding us in His teaching.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Svarnadiipti
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~ In-depth study ~

Ananda Marga ideology says, “Imagine a scoundrel is standing in front of you. The man is such a rogue that you feel like slapping him, but do not actually do it. It is only when you decide, ‘Let me slap that scoundrel’, that your hands actually strike him. When the inner urge to externalise the feeling becomes strong enough, your hands leap into action. A great person is one who has complete control over the externalisation of thoughts. A thought will not always be expressed physically. One may have a desire to hit someone or a desire to steal, but never actually does it due to one’s self control.” (1)


Important thing to know

Suppose you saw a beggar sitting in a very cold winter night on the roadside in the darkness. Moving along you saw him, and by seeing his pitiful condition, from your eyes tears of compassion came. And with kindness, you arranged for his food and covering, and also provided shelter. So the tears of kindness which were spontaneous after seeing this beggar were not the sign of a weak mind. Rather, that was the sign of a developed mind which has very positive instincts. The conclusion is that those who express their knee-jerk reaction under the spell of malevolent vrttis; they are weak-minded. And the opposite is the case with benevolent vrttis. If seeing someone in trouble, you jumped into action to save them, then that is a positive thing.


References
1. Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 8, Sádhaná, Abhidhyána and Kiirtana

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Who is Radha

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Parama Puruśa is the only real entity, the only absolute entity. The further the jiivas move towards Parama Puruśa, the more elevated their minds become. When they reach a very subtle stage of elevation, their concentrated mind-stuff speeds towards Him with the one-pointedness of an arrow. Such a mentality is called Rádhá....What is Rádhá bháva? When devotees feel in their heart of hearts that their existence is meaningless without attaining Lord, that they cannot survive a single moment without feeling His blissful presence, they have attained the stage called Rádhá. Such devotees know nothing other than árádhaná [total mental absorption” (1)

Note: Some ignorant people think that Radha is a female of Vrindaban. But that is not true. 'A-grade' bhaktas are Radha, whether they are male or female or anyone.

Reference
1. Namami Krsnasundaram, Vraja Krśńa and Sáḿkhya Philosophy (Discourse 7)

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Futility of marriage oath?

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Futility of marriage oath?

Namaskar,

The marriage oaths given in Ananda Marga are meant only for Ananda Margiis. If one is not an initiated Ananda Margii and one does not have inherent reverence for Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, then those oaths / vows become meaningless.

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If oath taker does not believe in Marga Gurudeva

In marriage, Baba has given the mantra and meaning, and the meaning is treated as an oath. The mantra begins with the following vow, which first the groom and then the bride must repeat.

"I say on oath in the name of Parama Brahma and Marga Gurudeva that out of my own free will I will accept Shriimatii / Ms. ... as my wife." (1)

In this above quote, the oath is taken "In the name of Parama Brahma and Marga Gurudeva". So here the point is that if the oath taker does not believe in Marga Gurudeva, then taking an oath in His name has no meaning for that person.

To take an oath in someone's name, one must have adoration for that person or entity. And the only person who has adoration for Marga Gurudeva Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is an initiated Ananda Margii who is practicing sadhana. Without that one will not have a devotional connection with Him. And without that inner feeling, that oath or marriage vow is impotent.

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Just like a margii taking vow in the name of

Allah, Jesus, monkey Hanuman etc

So if one margii takes oath in the name of Marga Gurudeva, then that has deep meaning. Because the margii has reverence for Baba, our Marga Guru. But if that same margii takes oath in the name of Allah, Jesus or Hanuman, then what will be the sense of that when the margii has no feeling for them.

Similarly, if a non-margii brother or sister takes the oath on the name of Marga Gurudeva, then what meaning will that have when they themselves do not feel that Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is their Guru. If they had the feeling that Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is their Guru then certainly they would have taken initiation. So the fact that they have not taken initiation shows they do not have that type of feeling for Guru. Without that, it is just hypocritical to take an oath in Marga Guru's name. Officially on paper the oath can be done, but in the real sense no oath has been taken. And when the oath has not been taken then the marriage is null and void.

That is why we say the marriage oaths in our Ananda Marga marriage ceremony are only for Ananda Margiis. These oaths are meaningless for non-margiis.

Namaskar,

In Him,

Shubhamayii

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Example of deceptive story + 4 more

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Example of deceptive story

Namaskar,

Why is this below so-called Baba story bogus? Let’s go and first read the fabricated story that one reader posed on a forum in the name of Baba:

The fake story starts: “Baba once in workers meeting told Arjuna was a characterless person in Mahabharata. Baba asked a question.  Was the wrongdoings committed by Arjuna or Paramapurusha made him to do mistakes. One Dada replied Arjuna did the mistakes. Baba suddenly sprang up from his chair and shouted who answered this. Baba told paramapurusha made Arjuna to commit mistakes so that his he would bow his head down and the blessings of Paramapurusha will be only on those whose heads are bowed down.”  The fake story ends here.

The above fake story is completely contradictory and wholly misrepresents Sadguru Baba’s teachings. Parama Purusa does not sabotage anyone by forcing them to commit sin.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Blaming God for the consequences of our actions...is only foolishness. One who performs actions will have to bear the reactions also. If you plunge your hand in fire you will surely burn it. To blame God for burning your hand is merely ignorance or stupidity." (1)

It is obvious the above fake story was written by some sinner - i.e. a who did some sin. To cover up his sin he created this false story. By this way he tried to convince others that the sin he committed was not his fault. It was the fault of Parama Purusa, God. Parama Purusa twisted the sinner’s mind.
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Certainly those who heard the fake story and knew about worker’s sin were not convinced. Then the fabricated story spreads via mouth to mouth. So now the fictitious story is used to hide one’s own sin.

Watch out for such coloured jackals

When discussion was going on, those defending the culprit brought this story. This story was so obvious that they laughed at him.

Those with a little knowledge of Ananda Marga philosophy know that Parama Purusa does not force anyone to do wrong. The wrongdoer commits sin with their own free will and then those same wrongdoers try to blame God. That is the work of a pathetic mindset. Mostly atheist and lowest grade sadhakas commit sin and to escape the punishment they blame God by saying that God twisted my mind. Watch out for such coloured jackals.

Namaskar,
In Him.
Iishvara krsna
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In case you missed the fictitious, so-called Baba story, here it is again:

The fake story starts: “Baba once in workers meeting told Arjuna was a characterless person in Mahabharata. Baba asked a question.  Was the wrongdoings committed by Arjuna or Paramapurusha made him to do mistakes. One Dada replied Arjuna did the mistakes. Baba suddenly sprang up from his chair and shouted who answered this. Baba told paramapurusha made Arjuna to commit mistakes so that his he would bow his head down and the blessings of Paramapurusha will be only on those whose heads are bowed down.”  The fake story ends here.

References
1. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, How Should Human Beings Live In This World?

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Your auspicious arrival cleansed and purified my mind

"Tomár ásáte he priya cakite, sarilo tamasá amánishár..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3807)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, O' my Dearmost, with Your auspicious arrival, the cimmerian darkness of the new moon night vanished in a flash. All persons - regardless of where they were - were blessed with supreme realisation, and their burden of vanity was removed. Their mind became filled with bliss.

O' Cosmic Entity, seeing You in the deep core of my heart, my mind has become fully satiated. My meditation reached its culmination. My internal and external lake of nectar is overflowing by Your exquisite flow. It is fully saturated in Your vibration. My whole being is ensconced in Your ideation, in Your rasa. It is Your grace. All my feelings of differentiation and shortcomings, good and bad, have been offered at Your lotus feet. My everything is surrendered unto You.

Baba, now there is no fear or shyness. My mind has been cleansed and purified by Your presence. It is Your grace. All my shyness has been forsaken and there is no more hatred in my mind towards anyone. By Your indescribable grace, I am free of all worries and doubts. O' Parama Purusa Baba, I do not care about any obstacles, hindrances, or difficulties. Your blessing is showering on me nonstop. I am marching ahead ceaselessly by Your grace.

Baba, You are always with me...

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

Christian, Islamic, Hindu & AMPS

Namaskar,

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "If anybody tries to re-establish an old political, economic or religious theory of two thousand years ago – a theory or ism based on past time, space or person – using whatever type of psychology, sentiment or adroit propaganda, it will not be possible to correlate it with the existing physical waves. Once lost the parallelism between the ism and the physical wave cannot be restored, even if the old mental environment is re-created. We perceive the change not only in the physical wave but also in the mental wave. No amount of scientific effort will make it possible to restore the mental wave of the past.” (1)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “There was a time when kings were worshipped as the incarnations of God, but today if anybody tries to reintroduce this antiquated practice using psychological propaganda, it will be impossible for people to accept it." (2)

Note: Here are a few examples of Baba's above guideline.


Example of Christian, Islamic, Hindu dogma dying fast

(A) Certain Islamic fundamentalists want to implement 1500 year-old tenets in areas where they presently rule. This is evidenced by their application of the Islamic justice system where they employ antiquated punishments like chopping off a person's hand for stealing and beheading "guilty" persons in public. Such punishments are based on Islamic law. But, no matter how hard they try to implement such cruel laws, it is impossible for them to gain success in this 21st century. The public will never accept of appreciate this.

(B) Hindu fundamentalists and believers of the caste system still want to follow worn-out  / outdated caste distinctions like the use of the sacred hair, sacred thread etc.  But now the general populace is fast giving up caste such divisions and they are not going to follow them again.

(C) Fundamentalist Christians want to implement socially outdated rules of the Bible, when already the common people have advanced beyond such codes.

(D) White supremacists want to forcibly impose stale edicts on racial supremacy. But here again the common people are not inclined in this manner.

In all such cases, implementing these outdated doctrines is no longer possible; the general mass will never appreciate such antiquated rules and restrictions. They will never be implemented. Why is this impossible? Because time, space, and person have changed; that era is gone. That old philosophy is unsuitable for this present era.


That is why life of dogma is short: MPD

Today some are not very elevated so they do not feel the proximity of Sadguru Baba. Theoretically they acknowledge that Guru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji is close, but in their practical, day to day, spiritual experience, they do not feel that proximity. Theoretically they know that Parama Purusa Baba is everywhere, but practically not. That is why some people appreciate the dogma of MPD (mahaprayan divas) - which means that Baba is gone. They like to go and join this gathering. However, this MPD dogma will not last forever; its days are short-lived.

Future margiis will feel Baba’s presence always. They will laugh at this MPD dogma and they will not go. It is no different from how nowadays in our human society so many ills are already gone - nobody likes those things. For example, the practice of human sacrifice was very common but now nobody can think to do this. In the past also slavery was prestigious and now it is viewed as inhumane and humiliating - as is the case the with the dogmas of stoning and burning people to death as well as cannibalism. All those old rituals and dogmas are a thing of the past. Similarly the dogma of MPD will vanish like so many outdated dogmas that people used to do.

In Him,
Ranjana’ Ganguli

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 4, Ism and Human Progress
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 4, Ism and Human Progress

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Re: Ugly twizzle of a “wt”


Namaskar,

Baba came to Phillippines in first international DMC I had arranged. BABA was supremely happy and I invited Baba again within 9 months span for 2 DMC in Manila and He accepted same. He loved all margiis in Maharlika. Tears was flowing through when He gave His departing speech. What an experience indeed.

in Him,
NGR

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