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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Explicación de la analogía entre un petardo y el capitalismo + PS #1822 (español)

Baba 

Explicación de la analogía entre un petardo y el capitalismo

Namaskar,

Dondequiera que predomine el capitalismo, un minúsculo segmento de la población controla la inmensa mayoría de la riqueza, mientras que en esa tierra y en todo el mundo hay millones de niños medio desnudos y desnutridos corriendo por las calles y los campos en busca de comida y abrigo.

En Estados Unidos, donde el capitalismo se encuentra en un estado exacerbado, una pequeña parte de la población controla la inmensa mayoría de la riqueza, mientras decenas y cientos de millones de personas intentan sobrevivir con las sobras. Esta es la pesadilla del capitalismo, dondequiera que asome la cabeza. Para la humanidad, se trata de una tragedia espantosa y vergonzosa que no hace sino aumentar bajo el paradigma capitalista. Los gigantes empresariales se embolsan enormes beneficios mientras que la gente corriente ni siquiera puede permitirse cubrir sus necesidades vitales básicas.


Riqueza material: patrimonio común de todos

La causa fundamental es que los capitalistas contravienen totalmente la perspectiva Proutista y la verdad cósmica de que Parama Purusa es el Creador de este vasto universo donde toda la riqueza y la propiedad es patrimonio común de todos. Todos tienen derecho a esta fortuna de riqueza material de una manera racional; ni una sola persona debe ser categóricamente negada o menospreciada. Cuando Él es el único propietario de toda la riqueza, el sistema de propiedad privada pierde toda tracción, y surge un sistema mucho más eficaz basado en una distribución racional que beneficia a todos.

Pero actualmente en el modelo capitalista, los ultra ricos tienen tanto dinero y propiedades que no tienen tiempo suficiente para gastarlo. Así que almacenan su riqueza financiera en cuentas donde se asienta y se estanca mientras que a los que realmente necesitan dinero para sobrevivir se les niega el acceso a los fondos. Con una mayor conciencia de Prout y del modelo de un universo centrado en Dios en el que todos tienen derecho a las 5 necesidades fundamentales de la vida - y el reparto de la riqueza de forma racional, podemos prosperar en esta tierra como familia humana. Sólo hace falta educación, aprender una perspectiva basada en el bienestar universal y la herencia cósmica.


Por qué el dueño es Parama Purusa

   En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: Parama Puruśa [Conciencia Suprema] es mi Padre, Paramá Prakrti [Principio Operativo Supremo] es mi Madre, y el universo es mi patria. Todos somos ciudadanos de este universo. El universo es la proyección del pensamiento de la Mente Macrocósmica, y es en las fases extroversial e introversial del flujo imaginativo Cósmico que continúa la creación, preservación y destrucción de todas las entidades.

   En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: Cuando un individuo imagina un objeto, entonces sólo esa persona, y nadie más, es el propietario del objeto. Por ejemplo, cuando un ser humano imaginario deambula por un campo verde imaginario, el imaginador, y no la persona imaginaria, es el propietario del campo. El universo es la proyección del pensamiento de Brahma [la Entidad Suprema], por lo que la propiedad del universo corresponde a la Entidad Suprema, y no a sus seres imaginarios.

    En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: Ninguno de los bienes muebles o inmuebles de este universo pertenece a ningún individuo en particular; todo es patrimonio común de todos, y el Padre de todos es Brahma. Todos los seres vivos pueden disfrutar de la parte que les corresponde de esta propiedad, como miembros de una familia conjunta en el sistema Dáyabhága. Como miembros de una familia conjunta, los seres humanos deben salvaguardar esta propiedad común de manera adecuada y utilizarla correctamente. También deben tomar las medidas adecuadas para que todos puedan disfrutar de ella con los mismos derechos, asegurándose de que todos tengan los requisitos mínimos de vida que les permitan vivir con un cuerpo sano y una mente sana.

   En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: No debemos olvidar, ni por un solo momento, que todo el mundo animado es una vasta familia conjunta. La naturaleza no ha asignado ninguna porción de esta propiedad a ningún individuo en particular. La propiedad privada ha sido creada por oportunistas egoístas, ya que las lagunas de este sistema les proporcionan un amplio margen para engrandecerse a través de la explotación. Cuando toda la riqueza del universo es patrimonio común de todos los seres vivos, ¿puede decirse que el sistema en el que unos se revuelcan en el lujo, mientras otros, privados de un bocado de comida, se marchitan y mueren de hambre poco a poco, tiene el apoyo del dharma?.

    En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: En una familia conjunta se proporciona a cada miembro comida, ropa, educación y tratamiento médico adecuados, así como comodidades, según sus necesidades individuales, de acuerdo con la capacidad financiera de toda la familia. Sin embargo, si algún miembro de la familia se apropia de más cereales, ropa, libros o medicamentos de los que necesita, ¿no será esa persona la causa de las dificultades de los demás miembros de la familia? En tales circunstancias, sus acciones serán ciertamente contrarias al dharma, ciertamente antisociales. (resumen en español)


Conclusión


El propietario real de toda la riqueza es Parama Purusa. Y en el sistema de Prout, como Él es el Padre Divino, Su riqueza es el patrimonio común de todos. Los capitalistas que no reconocen esto van en contra de la teoría de la herencia Cósmica. Los días y maneras explotadoras del capitalismo están contados. Pronto llegará el nuevo amanecer.

Namaskar,
En Él,
Sudhakar


~ Estudio en profundidad ~

Caída del capitalismo: 'madurez' y 'petardo' trabajan juntos

Muchos son conscientes de cómo Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, en su filosofía de Prout, ha declarado que el capitalismo estallará como un petardo. Al hablar de la desaparición del capitalismo, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar ha utilizado dos términos que son especialmente importantes. Uno de ellos es "petardo" y el segundo, que a menudo se olvida, es "maduro". Entendiendo estos términos podemos comprender mejor cómo y cuándo caerá el capitalismo.

El capitalismo estallará como un petardo significa que cuando el capitalismo llegue a su lecho de muerte, estallará rápidamente. Su destrucción final será rápida y completa. En paralelo, el capitalismo tendrá una muerte madura. Así, aunque el golpe mortal definitivo del capitalismo será rápido como la explosión de un petardo, ese final dramático no llegará hasta que el capitalismo haya alcanzado un estado de plena madurez. Ese estado de madurez significa que las masas despiertas han tomado conciencia aguda de la explotación capitalista y se levantan contra ella. Entonces, en ese momento, el capitalismo llegará a su fin.

Así que estos dos términos descriptivos -madurez y petardo- van de la mano, uno dependiendo del otro. Primero es necesaria la madurez y luego el capitalismo acabará rápidamente, como el estallido de un petardo. No será una larga batalla interminable sin un final claro. Más bien el estallido final será una explosión rápida. Sin alcanzar ese punto de madurez, el capitalismo seguirá adelante. Un estado de madurez del capitalismo es un requisito absoluto para que estalle como un petardo.

Así que para que se produzca la explosión final del capitalismo, la madurez es la clave. Y parte esencial para alcanzar ese estado de madurez es la creación de viksubdha shudras en la sociedad. (Ref: HS-2, 5º capítulo). Para ello, es necesaria la educación de masas para despertar a la gente común sobre la explotación capitalista.

La filosofía Prout lleva mucho tiempo advirtiendo de la miopía y las trampas del capitalismo. Aquellos primeros discursos de Prout en los años 50 delineaban claramente los males del capitalismo y su desaparición. Esto está bien documentado en libros como: Los Problemas del Día, La Sociedad Humana, Discursos de Prout, y otros numerosos discursos de Prout como Dinámica Económica, etc.


Los capitalistas son anti-dharma

    En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: Del mismo modo, los capitalistas de este mundo moderno son criaturas anti-dharma, o antisociales. Para acumular riquezas masivas, reducen a otros a piel y huesos roídos por el hambre y les obligan a morir de inanición; para deslumbrar a la gente con el glamour de sus vestidos, obligan a otros a vestir harapos; y para aumentar su propia fuerza vital, chupan hasta secar el jugo vital de los demás.

   Un miembro de una familia conjunta no puede llamarse ser social si no posee el sentimiento de unidad con los demás miembros, o si no quiere aceptar el elevado ideal de los derechos conjuntos y el principio de racionalidad. De acuerdo con la verdadera ideología espiritual, el sistema de propiedad privada no puede ser aceptado como absoluto y definitivo, y por lo tanto el capitalismo tampoco puede ser apoyado. (resumen en español)

    En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #2", Baba nos dice: Considerando los intereses colectivos de todos los seres vivos, es esencial que se erradique el capitalismo. Pero, ¿cuál debe ser el método adecuado para lograr este fin?

   No se puede negar que la violencia engendra violencia. Por otra parte, nada puede asegurar que la aplicación de la fuerza sin violencia, con la intención de rectificar, vaya a dar necesariamente buenos resultados. Entonces, ¿qué habría que hacer en tales circunstancias?.

   Nada sería mejor, si fuera posible, que la erradicación del capitalismo mediante la persuasión amistosa y los llamamientos humanistas. En ese caso, la paz de la gran familia humana no se vería muy perturbada. Pero, ¿se puede garantizar que todo el mundo responderá a este planteamiento? Algunos dirán que llegará un día en que, como resultado de escuchar repetidamente tales llamamientos e imbuirse gradualmente de ellos durante mucho tiempo, así como a través de una educación mental y espiritual adecuada, el sentido común prevalecerá entre los explotadores. Este argumento es muy agradable de escuchar. Tales intentos no son censurables. Pero, ¿es factible esperar indefinidamente a que el sentido común prevalezca entre los explotadores? Para entonces la masa explotada habrá renunciado a seguir intentándolo.

    En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #2", Baba nos dice: Aunque el enfoque humanista funciona en algunos casos, en la mayoría no produce ningún resultado; e incluso cuando funciona, tarda mucho tiempo. Así que, siempre que sea necesario, hay que obligar al capitalismo a abandonar su hambre feroz tomando medidas enérgicas. Pero no se puede suponer que incluso estas medidas vayan a tener un éxito completo, porque aquellos que parecen estar bajo control debido al miedo a la ley adoptarán otras formas de satisfacer sus deseos. El mercado negro, la adulteración, etc., no pueden erradicarse totalmente con amenazas o despertando el miedo a la ley.

   Así pues, habrá que tomar medidas más enérgicas; es decir, habrá que crear una tremenda presión circunstancial. Para crear este tipo de presión circunstancial, la aplicación de la fuerza es absolutamente necesaria. Los que creen que la no aplicación de la fuerza por sí sola es ahim'sá [no hacer daño a nadie] están abocados al fracaso. Ningún problema de este mundo puede resolverse adoptando este tipo de ahim'sá. (resumen en español)


No basta con criticar a los capitalistas

A continuación, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar nos advierte de dos características básicas. En primer lugar, no hay que adoptar un enfoque de tipo gandhiano o comunista consistente en limitarse a criticar a los capitalistas. Ese tipo de ataque oral nunca logrará el efecto deseado. Más bien los capitalistas se volverán más astutos a la hora de engañar a la gente y mantener a las masas a su favor.

A continuación, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar nos dice que sin una ideología adecuada -es decir, sin la práctica de la sadhana y el enfoque psicoespiritual correcto- uno será atraído una y otra vez a las filas del capitalismo y la acumulación material.

    En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #2", Baba nos dice: No puedo apoyar la actitud de aquellos que denuncian el capitalismo en cada oportunidad, porque esto permite a los capitalistas estar alerta e inventar formas más científicas y tortuosas de explotar al pueblo. Los que carecen de una ideología constructiva nunca serán capaces de destruir el capitalismo, aunque hablen con palabras dulces, utilicen amenazas o creen presiones circunstanciales. (resumen en español)


Los capitalistas padecen una enfermedad psíquica

A continuación, Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar advierte con más detalle cómo la sadhana y una perspectiva psicoespiritual adecuada son absolutamente necesarias para ganar la guerra al capitalismo. De lo contrario, los capitalistas se verán empujados de nuevo a la sobreacumulación de riqueza mundana.

    En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #4", Baba nos dice: La ambición de enriquecerse explotando a los demás es un tipo de enfermedad psíquica. De hecho, si el anhelo infinito de la mente humana no encuentra el camino adecuado que conduce a la realización psíquica y espiritual, se dedica a acumular una riqueza física excesiva privando a los demás. Si algún miembro de una familia conjunta se apropia de alimentos del almacén familiar utilizando la fuerza física o intelectual, se convierte en la causa de la miseria de los demás. Del mismo modo, cuando los capitalistas declaran: "Hemos amasado riqueza con nuestro talento y trabajo. Si otros tienen la capacidad y la diligencia, que también hagan lo mismo; nadie se lo impide", no les importa darse cuenta de que el volumen de mercancías en la tierra es limitado, mientras que la necesidad es común a todos. La excesiva opulencia individual, en la mayoría de los casos, priva a los demás de las necesidades mínimas de la vida.

   La incapacidad de reconocer las necesidades de los demás a causa de la insensibilidad es una enfermedad psíquica. Los afectados por esta enfermedad también son miembros de la vasta familia humana; también son nuestros hermanos y hermanas. Por lo tanto, ya sea haciendo llamamientos humanitarios o creando una presión circunstancial, habrá que tomar medidas para curarles de su enfermedad. Sería un gran pecado incluso pensar en su destrucción. (resumen en español)


El patrimonio común de todos

 En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: Ninguno de los bienes muebles o inmuebles de este universo pertenece a un individuo en particular; todo es patrimonio común de todos, y el Padre de todos es Brahma. Todos los seres vivos pueden disfrutar de la parte que les corresponde de esta propiedad. (resumen en español)

 En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: Los capitalistas de este mundo moderno son anti-dharma, o criaturas anti-sociales. Para acumular riquezas masivas, reducen a otros a piel y huesos roídos por el hambre y los obligan a morir de inanición; para deslumbrar a la gente con el glamour de sus vestimentas, obligan a otros a vestir harapos; y para aumentar su propia fuerza vital, chupan hasta secar el jugo vital de los demás. (resumen en español)

  En un resumen en español de Problems of the Day, "Point #1", Baba nos dice: De acuerdo con la verdadera ideología espiritual, el sistema de propiedad privada no puede ser aceptado como absoluto y definitivo, y por lo tanto el capitalismo tampoco puede ser apoyado. (resumen en español)

Si abordamos conscientemente esta cuestión, puede resolverse fácilmente. Una vez hecho, se habrá adquirido la fuerza mental necesaria para acabar con el capitalismo y hacer surgir Prout. La humanidad sufriente debe escapar cuanto antes de la red explotadora del capitalismo.

En un resumen en español de Human Society - 2, "87 Edn, p.105", Baba nos dice: La humanidad oprimida de este mundo desgraciado está mirando hacia el horizonte oriental, esperando ansiosamen
Historia: La seguridad de Baba sobre las calamidades naturales futuraste... Que la oscuridad cimeriana de la noche interlunar desaparezca de sus rostros. Que los seres humanos del nuevo amanecer despierten en un mundo nuevo. (resumen en español)

- Here is a link to the original English posting: Firecracker & capitalism analogy explained


== Sección 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Intenso sentimiento de gran bhakta

Nota: Sólo aquellos bhaktas que sienten una vibración espiritual en su corazón pueden comprender esta canción en lo más profundo de su ser.

Introducción: Este siguiente Prabhat Samgiita es la expresión melancólica del corazón de un bhakta de grado A. Prabhat Samgiita Intro: En la siguiente canción el bhakta está haciendo una amorosa acusación a Parama Purusa. Tales sentimientos elevados vienen cuando hay intimidad extrema y amor supremo puro y unidireccional - bhakti por Ista. Entonces en ese caso el bhakta siente internamente que tiene el derecho de exigir y colocar su acusación a los pies del Señor. Así que la siguiente canción es la expresión del profundo amor por Parama Purusa.

"Bhálo bási ámi priyo, jáni tumi bhálobáso ná...". (Prabhat Samgiita #1822)

Significado:

O' mi amado, Te amo, pero sé que Tú no sientes lo mismo por mí. Aún así, siento prema por Ti. Por qué, no tengo ni idea. Me he enamorado de Ti. Sólo siento esto: Sin eso no puedo vivir. Sin mi profundo anhelo por Ti, siento que todo está perdido y mi vida no tiene sentido.

Mi infinito afecto por Ti es como el abejorro que se siente profundamente atraído por la fragante flor. Como esa flor no tiene ni idea del amor del abejorro, la flor no sabe por qué la abeja se siente fuertemente atraída por ella. Al mismo tiempo, el abejorro no sabe qué se siente atraído por la fragancia de la flor. Ese dulce aroma atrae a el abejorro y lo acerca. Pero esas abejas no entienden por qué sienten un sincero anhelo por esa fragante flor. Está fuera del alcance de su lógica y razonamiento. No reconocen el intenso sentimiento de su inquieto corazón. Del mismo modo, yo no puedo entender por qué Tú me atraes tanto desde mi interior.

O' Parama Purusa, no Te conozco plenamente, aunque siempre Te busco sólo a Ti. Lo poco que sé de Ti, lo ideo. Por favor, dime sin rodeos por qué Te busco incesantemente. No juegues más esta divina liila con mi mente. No te escondas más. Dulcemente ven ante mí para que pueda hacer sastaunga pranam...

Notas para Prabhat Samgiita #1822:

1. Cuando el bhakta desea que Parama Purusa se acerque, y sin embargo Parama Purusa no satisface completamente el anhelo del bhakta, entonces el bhakta hace una acusación amorosa hacia Parama Purusa: Señor, sé muy bien que Tú no me amas".

2. Según la filosofía de Ananda Marga, si uno Le conoce plenamente, entonces se funde en Él. Por lo tanto, mientras uno esté separado de Él, no puede conocerlo completamente. Y en verdad uno sentirá que: "Señor, no Te conozco plenamente".



Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Operative factor in Yogic Treatments + 4 more

Baba

Operative factor in Yogic Treatments

Namaskar,

When Taraka Brahma takes advent on this earth as Mahasambhuti, He fulfills all the needs of human beings in every arena of life. He gives everything in all the realms: social, economic, physical, psychic, spiritual, health, emotional, individual, and collective etc. On the point of hygiene and health, Baba has given 16 Points for one's all-round welfare. To prevent and cure certain diseases, He has given various dances like tandava and kaoshikii etc, and He has given asanas in Caryacarya - 3.
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He has addressed numerous other diseases and ailments in His "Yogic Treatments" book. That book is very small, but it is extremely concentrated - i.e. full of invaluable guidelines and recommendations. It will take hundreds of years for modern medical science to research and understand all that Baba has graciously given in His "Yogic Treatments" book. Although people regard present day medical science as being very advanced, it is not as advanced as the guidelines given in Baba's Yogic Treatments book.

Modern medicine not advanced as yogic treatments


As advanced as people think modern, western medicine to be, actually it has many flaws. No doubt, modern medicine is advanced in the realms of diagnosis and surgical procedures. Yet that gives people the false perception that western medicine is really top-notch in all regards. But this same western medicine has some significant blind spots and loopholes. For instance, the science of allopathy is very poor in treatment. Western physicians can identify what the problem is, but they cannot treat or cure it. They just superficially treat the symptoms.

Because, as a practice, patients of allopathic medicine are not fully cured but rather put on lifelong medication. That means the problem (i.e. disease) still exists, only it is kept in check with daily or regular medications. These treatments are generally superficial in nature as they fail to address the root cause.
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The absolute worst part is that the side-effects of these prescribed medicines are horrifying, often causing more harm than the original problem. There are documented cases of millions upon millions of patients suffering terribly from side-effects each year, and, for some, the side effects lead to their demise and death.

Actually, allopathy does not have any medicine per se; because what they prescribe never cures the problem. That is why the patient takes the medicine everyday and will still not be cured. And that is why patients have had several procedures, such as for hemorrhoids - and still the problem remains. This is one example of countless cases where the medicine or treatment does not address the root cause.

Plus this branch of medicine is limited in other ways: Modern medical science does not believe in fasting without water, nor the control of semen, nor taking a strictly sattvika diet, nor the regular clearing of the bowels. Nor does it fully explore how diseases develop, nor what things are good for the human body. For all these reasons, western medicine strays far from the kernels of truth given in Yogic Treatments.


A few case examples


(a) Hernia: In the western medical tradition, they think a hernia is caused by muscle weakness. But the Yogic Treatments model identifies the stomach as being the root cause of the problem.
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Yogic Treatments says, "Because hernia originates from intemperate food habits, special care should be taken about food – especially regarding non-vegetarian food and all types of food which may cause constipation." (1)

(b) Many other health issues and diseases: Modern western medical science fails to identify or treat the root cause of the problem. This is true of headaches, gout / rheumatoid arthritis, piles etc. In these cases as well, modern western medical science fails to treat the real problem, but rather attends to superficial manifestations thereof. Yogic Treatments has clearly identified the problem and the real cure lies in stomach and digestion. If these aspects are treated in that manner, then the patient will recover fully, otherwise not.

There are so many unique points which Baba has revealed in His Yogic Treatments book, which are completely unknown to modern medicine. It will take a herculean effort by western researchers to prove and understand these guidelines in the context of their current medical model.


Asanas, proper food, & dos and don'ts are the cure


Ananda Marga philosophy teaches us that through the practice of (a) asanas, (b) proper food, and (c) various do's and don'ts, a sadhaka can cure himself of most or all diseases. Accordingly, Baba's Yogic Treatment book utilises asanas as the main form of treatment.
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Specifically, for each and every disease there is a subheading or section called cikitsa', meaning treatment. In the original Bangla edition the word - Citkitsa - has been given by Baba and in the English edition the term 'treatment' has been used.

In that section, Baba prescribes a combination of asanas that are to be practiced in the morning and evening. It is those very asanas that stand as the main cure or solution to a particular disease.


What other 'arrangements'


In addition to the section titled cikitsa' (treatment), each and every chapter of the Bengali and Hindi editions of the Yogic Treatment book has another section called kayekt'i vyavastha', literally meaning 'A few arrangements'. And in that section - called katipaya vyavastha' - an array of herbs and plants, metals, non vegetarian food, and poisons are given. In Baba's teachings on Yogic Treatment and Health, these herbs take on a lesser role in comparison to the main treatment of asanas. Since, as Ananda Marga philosophy says, these various herbs, metals, non-vegetarian items, and poisons are just a 'few arrangements'.


About herbs, metals, non-veg food, & poisons


Unfortunately in the English edition of Yogic Treatments book, the section - katipaya vyavastha' - got translated as 'remedies'. When in fact it only means a 'few arrangements'.
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But because the word 'remedies' has been wrongly placed in the English edition and because 'remedies' is synonymous with 'treatment', and because 'remedies' has been printed in bold print, then people are misled to believe that those herbs and roots are the main and proper cure - but that is not right. Those herbs are not the key treatment. Rather Baba gives that the main treatment is asanas.

So in the English edition of the Yogic Treatments book, the term 'citkitsa' has been rightly translated as 'treatment'. That is fine and proper. Because in that 'treatment' section, only various asanas and mudras are listed. To translate katipaya vyavastha' as 'remedies' is very misleading and wrong. Titling them as 'remedies' places those plants and herbs, metals, non-vegetarian food, and poisons on the same level of importance as Baba's prescribed asanas.

Because of that mistranslation, readers and patients wrongly conclude that those plants and herbs etc are the main solution and they overlook the asanas section. When in fact the real solution is the asanas; whereas, these plants, metals, and non-vegetarian poisons, and herbs have some other type of role.


Strong warning about ayurvedic medicine


As many are aware, ayurvedic medicines are primarily plants, metals, and non vegetarian poisons based, i.e. herbs, roots, etc. Yet in this following teaching, Baba Himself offers a strong warning about ayurvedic medicine.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The most common method is to fight disease with strong pills and injections. Allopathy, ayurveda and hekemii [hakims] can be included in this group because they use strong medicines and also poison as a medicine...In this method of treatment the selection of medicines involves great risk, because more emphasis is placed on the indications of the disease than on those of the patient, and because of the possibility of causing death." (2)

So when Baba issues such a strong warning against the use of ayurvedic medicines and when those medicines are essentially plant-based, then it stands as proof that Baba does not support a system of treatment that is based on herbs. Rather, according to Baba, the herbs are secondary. They are not the main thing. The main thing is the asanas, diet, fasting, and other yogic lifestyle practices.

But the English version of Yogic Treatments goes against this. It places all the emphasis on the herbs, metals, non vegetarian food, and poisons etc. Because of this, some margiis wrongly surmise that the herbs, metals, and non vegetarian food, and poisons are not harmful, and that by definition ayurveda does not have side effects. Yet Baba strictly warns us of this. Ayurveda does have poisonous and even deadly side-effects, though often those side effects are not as bad as in allopathic medicines.


Important: proper diet and other dos & don'ts


In addition to the section on asanas, for each and every health issue outlined in His Yogic Treatments book, Baba has provided two more sections: (a) dietary guidelines and (b) do's and don'ts. These two sections are important aspects - combined with the prescribed asanas - for regaining health.
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In the diet section Baba often addresses what foods to eat, what foods to avoid, what times to eat, as well as many other particulars related to nutrition. In the section of do's and don'ts, Baba raises a variety of lifestyle stipulations such as going to bed early, walking regularly, taking a hip bath etc. There are a wide array of issues Baba raises in this section titled do's and don'ts.

It is clear then that both diet and other lifestyle guidelines are key components of Baba's system of yogic treatments.


Conclusion: main treatment is asana


Here again it should be understood that Baba is emphasizing the importance of asanas. That is the main form of treatment in His Yogic Treatment book.
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In the English edition, those herbs etc are wrongly being prescribed as "remedies", but in reality those herbs are not remedies. They are just a few arrangements which are some type of supportive item. The proper and main treatment is the asana. This should be known. But due to the wrong translation, innocent people give more emphasis to the herbs. That is the misunderstanding.

We should clear up this matter once and for all. By that way sadhakas all over will be greatly benefited. They will then view asanas as the real treatment - not those herbs. That is the dharmic message which Baba's book gives in the original Bengali and Hindi versions. Just it was wrongly translated in the English edition.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Atmadarshii

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Just as cikitsa' means treatment and by that way people get cured of various kinds of diseases and syndromes etc. In that very spirit, the term "cikitsa' laya" means hospital.


English edition: wrong title & wrong cover photo


The original Bangla book title is Yaogika Cikitsa' o Dravyagun', meaning Yogic Treatment and Material Property.
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But the English edition of the book has been given the misleading title, 'Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies'. So this is also problematic because in His original teaching Baba is not telling that those natural plants, metals, poisons, and non-vegetarian items are remedies; but, the translators give this false impression in the very title itself.

On the cover of the Bengali version of Yaogika Cikitsa' the focal point is a sadhaka performing asanas. In that way, it correctly portrays the spirit of the book. Since asanas are the main cure. Whereas on the cover of the English edition the main picture is of a plant. So that further points in the wrong direction that herbs, not asanas, are the main cure and treatment.


Health-related cakra science is largely unknown today


Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Cakra is a Sanskrit term while “plexus” is the Latin term. Besides the main nerve centres at the point of each cakra, there are also sub-centres where sub-glands are located. These sub-glands influence [and control] the propensities attached to each cakra. This science is largely unknown today. By performing ásanas [postures for physico-psychic well-being] regularly, human beings can control the propensities attached to each cakra, and hence the thoughts which arise in their minds and their behaviour. This is because ásanas have a profound effect on the glands and sub-glands. How? All ásanas have either a pressurizing or depressurizing effect on the glands and sub-glands. For example, mayúrásana [peacock posture] has a pressurizing effect on the mańipura cakra. The secretions of the glands and sub-glands of the mańipura cakra and the propensities associated with them will become more balanced if this ásana is practised regularly. If someone has a great fear of public speaking, it means his or her mańipura cakra is weak. Through the regular practice of mayúrásana, this propensity will be controlled and fear will be eliminated. Other ásanas may have a depressurizing effect on the mańipura cakra, and if these ásanas are performed regularly the glands and sub-glands associated with the cakra will become less active. Increased glandular secretions generally make the propensities more active and vice versa. By practising ásanas regularly, one can control the propensities and either increase or decrease their activity. So spiritual aspirants should select the ásanas they perform very carefully. This effect of ásanas on glands and sub-glands has never been revealed before." (3)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "After Dakśas yajina Shiva's influence over the Aryans increased more and more. The Aryans began to feel that, being so indebted to Shiva, they could no longer afford to disregard Him. It was Shiva who had taught them spiritual sádhaná, ásanas and práńáyáma; the secret of good health." (4)


More about these dangerous medicines


Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The most common method is to fight disease with strong pills and injections. Allopathy, ayurveda and hekemii [hakims] can be included in this group because they use strong medicines and also poison as a medicine, although their methods of diagnosis and remedies differ. In this method of treatment the selection of medicines involves great risk, because more emphasis is placed on the indications of the disease than on those of the patient, and because of the possibility of causing death. The great danger in diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medicines according to the germs and diseases present in the body is that it is nearly impossible to arrive at a firm conclusion about the precise nature of germs. Whether diseases are caused by germs or germs are created from diseases which are caused by other factors is a matter of controversy." (5)


Baba gives discourses in three languages


As we all know, Baba has given original discourses in Hindi, English and Bangla. All three languages have been used throughout. So just because this Yoga Citkitsa’ book has been given in Bengali, no one should therefore think all the discourses are like that. Because countless discourses have been originally delivered by Baba in other languages like English, Hindi, etc.
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Millions misdiagnosed


Millions of Americans are misdiagnosed by doctors every year, and the mistakes have sometimes led to dire consequences, a new study has revealed. Around 1 in 20 adults, or 12 million, people have been shown to receive the wrong diagnosis at outpatient facilities across the U.S. These errors kill almost 100,000 people per year, according to a separate study.

References
1. Yogic Treatments, Hernia
2. Human Society - 1, Various Occupations, Doctors
3. Yoga Psychology, Glands and Subglands
4. A Few Problems Solved - 1, Tantra and Indo-Aryan Civilization
5. Human Society - 1, Various Occupations, Doctors


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== Section: Important Teaching ==

Future of power mongers

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Human beings take form according to the characteristics of their object of ideation...Those who have an ambition for power, are called raks'a. Suppose a man has grown old but still has an ambition for power. He thinks he should become this, he should become that, he thinks he should attain this status or that status. After death what shall this person become? He shall become raks'a-- that is raks'as'a." (1)

Note: Sadly those running after post, power, prestige status etc will ultimately become lowly microvita. As sadhakas - as well-wishers of humanity - we should guide and teach such persons not to crave after worldly status and degenerate themselves. It is our duty to help them. We should serve them and teach them to think about Parama Purusa - and not lust after power, prestige, social status, post etc. This should be our approach. Thus when some of our so-called central Wts and others are craving for post and power we should intervene and save them from their terrible fate. They should be taught the ways of neo-humanism, otherwise they will plunge themselves deeper into a dark future and face so many negative consequences. 

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, The Psycho-Spiritual Evolution of Humans


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Should I vote

Here are a few key points related with politics, voting, and governance. 

First Baba guides us that we should not vote at all if the only available candidate(s) is dangerous to the overall well-being of society. 

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Rather than support an [[unworthy]] person, it is better not to exercise one's franchise because to invest an [[unworthy]] person with power means to push society towards destruction knowingly and deliberately." (1)

In His above guideline, Baba is referring to a scenario where at least 50% of the vote is needed to win the election. More about this is explained directly below. 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In a democratic system securing the highest number of votes is proof of a person’s eligibility. However this eligibility is not adequately examined in all cases. In my opinion the popularity of a candidate securing the highest number of votes needs to be tested again if he or she polls less than half the total number of votes cast. In this, test arrangements will have to be made so that people can vote either for or against the candidate. If the candidate polls more favourable votes, only then will he or she be declared elected.” (2)

Next Baba guides us that elected officials must live up to their pre-election promises and stated proposals and strategies. Failing that, their election will be negated and they will be removed from office.  

Prout philosophy states, "A candidate must declare his or her policies in black and white. After an election, if it is found that a candidate is acting against his or her declared policies and this is proved to be the case in court, his or her election will be cancelled." (3)

References
1. Caryacarya II, Society, Point #27
2. Problems of the Day, Point #33
3. Problems of the Day, Point #33


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Why not material overaccumulation by intellect

Ananda Marga Philosophy says, “Today the world is following either capitalism or extreme materialism [i.e., communism]. Under these systems, those who are endowed with greater knowledge, intellect or physical power go on misappropriating more and more material wealth. People have forgotten that together with physical wealth we also receive subtle wealth from Prakrti [the Supreme Operative Principle]. A member of a family who does not feel a sense of unity with the other family members and does not recognize the logically-acceptable necessity and the lofty principle of joint rights, cannot be regarded as a social being. According to a universal spiritual ideology, the system of individual ownership cannot be regarded as absolute. This is why our [Ananda Marga’s] concept of society does not support capitalism.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell Volume 1 Part 5, The Responsibility of Society


== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

कैसी भी कठिन परिस्थितियाॅं क्यों न हों, तुम सब को बचाते हो

प्रभात सङ्गीत 555 तुमि दूर आकाशेर धुवतारा पथ खुंजे पाइ तोमार कृपाय ...

भावार्थ

हे परमपुरुष ! तुम दूर आकाश के ध्रुव तारे हो। तुम्हारे ऊपर अपनी नज़र जमाए रहने वाले लोग आनन्द पाने का रास्ता कभी नहीं भूलते। उनके जीवन की यात्रा बिना किसी चिन्ता  के पूरी होती है। परन्तु  जो लोग अपना मन नाम , धन, यश और प्रतिष्ठा पाने में ही  लगाए  रहते हैं वे अपने लक्ष्य से भटक जाते हैं। इस प्रकार  उनका पतन हो जाता है। इस प्रकार भटक जाने वाले लोग यदि फिर से तुम्हारे ऊपर अपनी नज़र  जमा लेते हैं तो तुम उन पर कृपा करते हो।  तुम्हारी कृपा से अपनी जीवन यात्रा में  वे फिर से अपना रास्ता पा जाते हैं । इसलिए  जो लोग भावजड़ता और नीच  विचारों में डूबे हुए हैं यदि तुम्हारी शरण में आ जाते हैं तो वे फिर से नव्यमानवतावाद का रास्ता पा जाते हैं।  तुम्हारी अहैतुकी कृपा से वे धर्म के रास्ते पर आ जाते हैं और दिव्यता प्राप्त कर लेते हैं।

जब तूफानी हवाएँ समुद्र में अपने  प्रभाव से नाव पर जबरदस्ती टकराती है तो पक्षी भय से दूर आकाश में उड़ने लगते हैं। जब वे रास्ता भटक जाते हैं  तब वे तुम्हारी कृपा से ही सही रास्ता पा जाते हैं। यह तुम्हारा  विशेष रूप से अनन्त प्रेम  है। हे परम सत्ता ! कैसी  भी कठिन परिस्थितियाॅं क्यों न हों, तुम सब को बचा लेते हो। भौतिकता के आकर्षण में जकड़कर प्रायः  साधक साधना के रास्ते से भटक जाते हैं। वे साधना करना छोड़  देते  है। उनको  इस भयानक  स्थिति से तुम ही बचाते हो। तुम उसकी सम्वित  शक्ति को जगा कर सही रास्ते पर ले आते हो।

बाबा ! हे परमपुरुष ! प्रायः  मनुष्यों का मन दुखों और कष्टों के महासागर में ठोकरें खाकर रास्ता भटक जाता है।  परन्तु  तुम्हारी कृपा से ही वह किनारा पाता है। तुम उनके कष्टों को देखकर अपनी मधुर मुस्कान के साथ पास में आ जाते हो।  तुम अपने गुणकारी स्पर्श से सभी दुःख दूर कर उनका जीवन ख़ुशी से भर देते हो।  तुम्हारे प्रेम और मार्गदर्शन के बिना कुछ भी संभव नहीं है।

References
1. Sadguru Baba says (in GD, Delhi, 26 Feb 1984) that when writing a Prabhat Samgiita purport then very simple words should be used so that the common mass may understand. The above Hindu purport has been written according to that guideline.


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Monday, August 19, 2024

Pranayama: benefits & vigilance + 2 more

Baba

Pranayama: benefits & vigilance

Namaskar,

To assimilate any thought in the mind, the first requisite factor is that the breath should be calm. For example, when anyone is running fast, they cannot think deeply or even answer simple questions because their breathing is very fast, in which case the mind is not concentrated. The formula is that when the breathing is fast, the mind is restless -- in which case the assimilation of any idea is impossible. That is why one should always approach any psychic or psycho-spiritual endeavour with a calm mind. 
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Special quality of pranayama


In our sadhana, one of the lessons is pranayama. The function of pranayama is to harness the mind by regulating the inhalation and exhalation of the breath, i.e. by slowing down the breath. That is, we are using the physical process of breathing to control the mental body. In contrast, in other lessons the approach is different. The approach is to harness the mind first and, in due course, the breathing becomes calm. Hence, we are using the mental body to control the physical body. For example, in first lesson, when one uses the mantra, naturally the mind gets concentrated and, as a result, the breathing becomes slower and slower. A similar process occurs in dhyana also.

Review: In pranayama, first the breathing is controlled, then naturally the mind becomes concentrated. Whereas, in other lessons, first the mind gets controlled and, in turn, the breathing gets slower and slower. In either case, with that concentrated mind, if anyone thinks something negative then its effect is disastrous. Just like how  avidya tantrikas harm others using their mental force. Whereas if a true sadhaka uses their concentrated mind to think of something positive, i.e. ideation on Brahma, that is very beneficial.
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The universal science is: "As you think so shall you become". So, in human life, the ideas one cultivates are highly significant. If one’s thoughts are goaded towards the Supreme, one will become great. And if one is involved in debased thoughts, they will degenerate. 

Sadharana pranayama vs sahaja pranayama


In sadharana yoga pranayama-- the fourth lesson of AM sadhana-- the breathing is regulated: Breathing is done slowly without holding the breath at all; just one releases the breath naturally. And that is very beneficial for concentrating the mind because regulating the breathing helps to control the mind.

But in sahaja yoga pranayama-- i.e. the vishesh yoga pranayama or 7th lesson-- there are three steps: (a) breathing in, (b) holding or retaining the breath, (c) breathing out.  In this vishesh yoga pranayama-- or kumbhak pranayama-- by holding the breath for even a short duration the mind gets controlled. So this style of pranayama is highly beneficial for those who have maintained a proper ideation. But without proper ideation, it is very harmful. Therefore, it is very important that nobody should experiment with pranayama without getting proper guidance from a qualified acarya.
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Pranayama helps dhyana 

                 
In so many discourses, Baba guides us that in human life one should do sadhana and reach the Goal-- Parama Purus'a. To do this, Baba has taught us the lesson of dhyana. And He is always giving great importance and emphasis to do maximum dhyana. But proper dhyana is only possible when the sadhaka is fully established in pranayama. Otherwise, while doing dhyana, the mind is not fully concentrated so it runs hither and thither. In result, people  just waste their time while sitting in dhyana asana. Whereas, those established in pranayama can do better dhyana and reach a much more subtle state in their practice, by His grace.


Pranayama: caution


The common rule is that everything in this created universe has both a positive and negative effect. For example, an airplane can fly very fast, but if there is an accident there are rarely any survivors. Similar is the case with pranayama. The plus point is that if one does proper pranayama they can make great gains in sadhana. However, by doing negative pranayama, some may lose their mental balance entirely and become terribly harmed. And sometimes people are so selfish they just think of their own greatness when doing pranayama so they become arrogant and egotistical. And, not only that, by doing negative pranayama, avidya tantrikas harm others and invite their own negative samskara, and ultimately become degenerated. So awareness of the science of pranayama is highly essential for each and every sadhaka because of its extraordinary merits and demerits.
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Conclusion

Spirituality is the summum bonum of human life. That is the main aim so sadhana is essential. And pranayam is an integral practice as it harnesses the mind and enables one to delve more deeply and more fully in dhyana. So maximum effort should be made in pranayama as it will help make their life successful. 

Ananda Marga ideology guides us:

   "We must remember that actual progress can be made only in the spiritual stratum. There cannot be any progress in the physical stratum, or the physico-psychic stratum, or even in the psychic stratum..."  
   "Always remember, human life is very meaningful, and human beings can make it more meaningful through their own efforts. You have got human life. By dint of your actions and your sa'dhana' you will increase the value of your human life. Why should you live like ordinary humans? Become extraordinary! Extraordinary people ultimately raise themselves to divinity. That is, humans become devata's [gods], and devata's become Parama Brahma."  
    "As you have got a human body, utilize it at every moment." (1)

In Him,
Amriteshwar

Warning: fake meditation


Nowadays, it has become the fashion to do meditation. But most of these bogus meditation techniques taught by fake yoga teachers are utterly devoid of cosmic ideation. That is why they invite their degeneration of mind. Because when they focus the mind they are submerged in crude thoughts. They may be thinking about money, food, the opposite sex, gambling, or some other mundane allurement. So those who are doing fake meditation will suffer the ill effects as they will become even more crude. 
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The universal science is: "As you think so shall you become". So, in human life, the ideas one cultivates are highly significant. If one’s thoughts are goaded towards the Supreme, one will become great. And if one is involved in debased thoughts, they will degenerate. 

References
1. Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 24, Incantation and Human Progress


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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Loss of trust

Namaskar,

Here is one teaching from Baba that is highly related with present-day humanity. The following is an English summary of Baba’s original Hindi teaching.

Give each person an aeroplane – very good. "I shall make efforts for each person to have an aeroplane." Happiness in collective life is very good, but in personal life there should be sacrifice. If there is no sacrifice in personal life, there can never be joy and happiness in collective life. If one person possesses one crore (10 million) rupees and others do not have even sattu (*) there can never be universal well-being in that society or country. One should renounce all luxuries in personal life - all should live happily together. All are the children of the Supreme Father, all should live happily. (1) (English summary)

(*) Sattu: Flour made from roasted gram (also called chickpea or garbanzo) or sometimes roasted barley or maize (corn).

Why people have lost trust in one another


In His above guideline, Baba is teaching us that wherever there is (a) a great disparity of wealth, (b) economic exploitation, (c) the huge gap between haves and have-nots, and (d) the gross gulf between those in rolling in luxury while others scrounge to get a morsel of food, there will never be peace and harmony in society. Rather there will be rampant thievery, robberies, and a high crime rate.
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Nowadays, in this era of extreme capitalism, security has increased multifold because people have lost trust in one another. There are cameras and surveillance systems on every corner, the police force has become huge, border agents secure all national boundaries, passports and identification are needed to go from place to place, and verily security has been heightened in all levels of society. There is always a camera watching what you are doing. In short, there is a blatant lack of trust in all directions. Everyone thinks the next person may harm or steal from them.

In the past, perhaps 40 - 60 years ago, such steps were not necessary. Because in those days, the wealth disparity was not so huge. But now when people think money and material wealth are everything, then they will do anything to accrue more wealth. That brings widespread distrust. What to think of the rich not trusting the poor, people do not trust their neighbors, and parents do not trust their children. Because when material wealth itself is finite and limited, then people become suspicious and fearful: They think that if they do not grab the wealth then someone else will. In this materialistic era, all other human values have become lost; they are but a distant memory. Money reigns supreme.


Conclusion

In such a condition where a privileged few hoard most of the wealth, and money is looked upon as everything, there can never be peace, safety, and security in society. Social harmony and happiness only come when importance is given to human cardinal values - and only when the rich renounce their wealth and live alongside the common people. Only when there is a rational distribution of wealth and the principles of Prout are in place will we have a true human society where all live cooperatively as children of the Supreme Father.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Nu’tan

References
1. Summary of Hindi Discourse: Swastika Jhanda


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