Baba
Receiving Baba with PS
Namaskar,Here is a story about how Prabhat Samgiita was used for His divine reception.
In Lake Gardens, Prabhat Samgiita was regularly sung to celebrate His arrival. It is His grace that in those days I went on numerous occasions to see Him in Lake Gardens. I remember that a few minutes before Baba would be upstairs in His room and VSS suddenly would inform us that Baba was getting ready and would be coming shortly. Then all margiis and Wts would stop whatever they were doing and quickly crowd around the entrance of the house, waiting for Beloved Baba to appear. Without delay, the singing of Prabhat Samgiita would start. We would all be outside, standing around His car, singing—waiting for Him. The whole environment was charged with the sweet longing of seeing Him. When finally Baba would exit the house to go on fieldwalk, all the Dadas and margiis would encircle that area, singing Prabhat Samgiita—in order to receive and see Baba. This was the usual routine.
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Then Baba would graciously accept the mala and bless various margiis. Sometimes also He used to talk for a few minutes and give some guidelines. Naturally, all these customs He would do in a very charming manner. This was the regular event when He was in the process of going out for His fieldwalk. Then He would get into the car and take His seat, and the car would leave.
Reception by singing Prabhat Samgiita
And 15, 20, or sometimes 30 minutes later, Baba would return back—after His fieldwalk was completed.
At that time, all the margiis and Wts who were busy in their work, sitting in the hall, or doing other duties, would immediately stop what they were doing as soon as they heard the sound of Baba's car returning. They would rush up along the driveway—waiting for the car to pull in to receive Baba. And this reception used to be done with the singing of Prabhat Samgiita. Sometimes, we all were ready five minutes ahead of time.
By His grace, still those unforgettable memories are alive in my heart. Sometimes those same visions and feelings come in my dhyana also: How Baba is coming and showering His blessing with folded hands. Then He was graciously accepting the mala, in a charming mood and with a smiling face. All the while everybody was singing Prabhat Samgiita for His divine reception. Baba was present with His folded hands and smiling face. Sometimes He used to talk or say something.
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It was His causeless grace that He would create such a blissful atmosphere and allow me to be present and participate in His divine play.
Sometimes also I saw that in the evening after Baba returned from His fieldwalk, He would sit for a few minutes on the chair in the driveway, next to His car garage. And there all the bhaktas would sing Prabhat Samgiita. The Lake Gardens Baba's Quarter Madhuma'lainca was very crowded those days. Maximum people were attending. And the space next to the garage was comparatively quite small—perhaps a 100 square feet or so. Plus all around there were flower pots and so many plants. So in the true sense, there was hardly any space. Even then Baba used to sit there and listen to Prabhat Samgiita. What a blissful scene.
Bhaktas from far & near
In this way, His liila was going on: Every day more and more new Prabhat Samgiita compositions were being given. Baba would listen to those songs being sung by various margiis—as margiis were being called upon to sing those new songs. This gave the distinct feeling that Baba wants the maximum number of sadhakas to learn Prabhat Samgiita and sing. Because He has graciously given Prabhat Samgiita for everyone. He did not wish for just a few trained musicians to sing in a professional way while everybody else kept quiet. Baba did not want this type of approach.
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That's why every day, when in Baba's presence, more and more margiis, from different corners and far distant places, were inspired to learn new songs. Then they would sing in front of Him. Or we can say, they were leading the song and others were following. This type of training was going on. The trend started in 1982.
The scene before & after 1982
Before 1982, when Baba would come from His room, the system was to raise the slogan: "Parama Pita Baba Ki Jai, Parama Pita Baba Ki-- Jai, Parama Pita Baba Ki-- Jai, Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji Ki-- Jai, Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji Ki-- Jai, Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji Ki-- Jai, Ananda Marga Amar Hai, Ananda Marga Amar Hai, Ananda Marga Amar Hai, Parama Pita Baba Ki-- Jai! etc". This type of chanting and raising of the slogan was done those days.
Hearing the slogans, margiis would rush from a distance to have a glance at Baba. It was like one signal for many of us. When the slogan would start, it meant Baba has come out or He is going in. That time margiis used to run to have a glance of Baba. That was so beautiful and blissful.
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Since the very beginning, since the birth of Ananda Marga, the system was in place to receive Baba by raising those slogans. And then the style changed in 1982 when Prabhat Samgiita came into being.
Sweeter approach
And indeed the arrival of Prabhat Samgiita was something very charming. The singing of Prabhat Samgiita was done regularly for the reception of Baba. So Baba used to be received with the singing of Prabhat Samgiita. This was the way the scene was drenched in bhakti for Guru’s reception.
Of course, both the systems were charming and had their own unique appeal. But overall, receiving Him with the singing Prabhat Samgiita was more heart touching, soft, and sweetly vibrating. Whereas the previous system of raising the slogan of "Parama Pita Baba Ki Jai!" had a certain strength and boldness. Naturally because of Baba's charming presence, that was also sweet.
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Receiving Baba with the collective singing of Prabhat Samgiita was more sweet and beautiful. What a grand reception!
Supreme attraction
Baba used to come sometimes in the evening after fieldwalk, and sit next to His garage in Madhumalainca. There, bhaktas used to sing a few Prabhat Samgiita. Due to the lack of space, most of the time the place was so crowded that margiis were finding it difficult to find a place to sit, often sitting on one another's' lap. The air was charged with His magnificent Presence. Sometimes Baba used to listen to one song, and sometimes two or three songs. But always He used to sit quietly in a very gracious, charming mood and listen to Prabhat Samgiita.
This whole entire scene of His coming out and His reception with Prabhat Samgiita was so blissful. I feel that Prabhat Samgiita is a special, spiritually uplifting gift which has no comparison. Those memories are unforgettable.
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Namaskar,
In Him,
Jyoti
Plagiary?
It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:
1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).
2) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way. If you want to forward this story then attach the following yellow section with the story:
“Courtesy of unknown bhakta via Ananda Marga Universal (https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/)”
This will be treated as the standard protocol.
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Livelihood removed: aftereffects
Prout philosophy states, "For the all-round welfare of human beings, society needs to follow some fundamental socio-political principles. Without the firm foundation of such principles, disunity, injustice and exploitation will flourish."
"First people should not be retrenched from their livelihood unless alternative employment has been arranged for them."
“In India during the time of the British, many small kingdoms were ruled by rajas and maharajas. When India became independent, these kingdoms merged into India, and the Indian government decided to pay the former monarchs a stipend. However, this scheme was not a good idea, because many former monarchs wasted money and lived luxurious, sycophantic lifestyles. After a particular leader became prime minister, the scheme was abandoned at short notice. This caused economic hardship for some of the less well-off recipients who were unable to make alternative financial arrangements. Some old people in particular found it difficult to adjust. While the government should not have adopted the scheme in the first place, having adopted it, the government should have withdrawn it gradually and taken the responsibility for looking after the elderly people on humanitarian grounds.”
“Now you understand the consequences of retrenching people without arranging a suitable alternative livelihood for them.” (1)
Note: Here it should be understood that the term retrenchment means losing one's job. The worker has been dismissed, fired, or let go whereby they no longer have a job. The term retrenchment is commonly used in Australia and South Africa. People from other regions may not be familiar with this usage of the term.
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell-16, Three Cardinal Socio-Political Principles
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Here below is an English summary of Baba’s Hindi teaching of MGD 3 January 1979 Patna:
The small nucleus of Ananda Marga dharma which we first started in Jamalpur has extended its circumference far beyond the limited frontiers of that small town, and has now spread not only all over the world, but it has spread across many different planets and still it is spreading and will go on spreading.
== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==
यदि तुम नहीं आये, तो मेरा रात भर जागकर रहना व्यर्थ हो जायेगा।
-- प्रभात संगीत 3322 तुमि यदि नाहीं एले, वृथाइ आमार जेगे थाका....
भावार्थ
हे परम पुरुष! बाबा, यदि तुम नहीं आये, तो मेरे दिल में सजाकर रखी तुम्हारी कथाएं सब व्यर्थ हो जायेंगी । मेरे वर्षों से चल रहे जप, कीर्तन, मनन, प्राणायाम, ध्याान और निदिध्यासन आदि सभी बेकार हो जायेंगे। मेरा रात भर जागकर रहना व्यर्थ हो जायेगा। परंतु हे मेरे प्रभु! मेरे ऊपर कृपा वर्षा नहीं हुई, परन्तु यह मोर अपने नृत्य में क्यों मस्त है । लगता है इसके ऊपर कृपा वर्षा हुई।
हे परम पुरुष! बाबा, सब लोगों के हृदय तुम्हारे दिव्य आगमन की द्युति से आनन्दित हो रहे हैं, पर मेरा हृदय अभी भी तुम्हारी विरह में व्याकुल हैा मेरे मन के बगीचे में तुम नही आये।मेरे हृदय की प्यास अभी भी बुझी नहीं है। यदि तुम नहीं आआगे, तो मेरी सभी प्रतीक्षा व्यर्थ हो जायेगी।
हे परम पुरुष! बाबा, मैने सुना है कि तुम प्रत्येक के हृदय में रहते हो, और यह भी सुना है कि तुम सब को प्रेम करते हो। तुम सब को ध्यान, चिंतन और स्वप्न में भी मुस्कराते हुए आशीष देते हो। और यह भी मैंने सुना है कि तुम ओत और प्रोत योग से प्रत्येक के साथ रहते हो। परन्तु मुझसे दूर हो, ऐसा क्यों?
हे बाबा! तुम कृपा कर अपने उस विशेष सर्वाधिक स्नेेह के साथ मेरे पास आ जाओ।
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Why # of good sadhakas is rare
Ananda Marga ideology states, “Among so many people in our human society, very few get the opportunity to acquire spiritual knowledge. And among these, a still smaller percentage get the chance to undergo practical training. Why? Because the science is rare, the aspirants are rarer, and the teachers are rarer still.” (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4 The Three Prerequisites for Spiritual Knowledge
== Section: Letter ==
Water Conservation campaign in Jalana (Maharastra) -
Proutist Sahayadri Samaj movement
Proutist Sahayadri Samaj movement
Namaskar,
Marathawada region has been suffering from severe drought. Farmers have been committing suicides. Government has not been working for the irrigation of their agriculture fields. In this situation, Proutist Sahayadri Samaj has come up with the solutions. Our beloved Baba has provided many solutions to fight drought. If we follow the same, entire planet will become green, no drought at all. Baba said to trap entire rain water in to check dams of river and then divert entire rain water into canals for irrigation. Entire rain water should be trapped so that it will not go useless and meet sea.
As per planning, on early morning of 6th May 2016, we (Team led by Ac Rupatiitananda Avt) left Mumbai (Shelu ashram) and arrived at Aurangabad en route to Pune, Ahamadnagar. In Aurangabad, we visited one canal which was completely dry. We had fruitful discussion with local social workers. Then we left for Jalana town and then reached at the Village “Satephal” which we have decided to make it drought free.
We stayed in a government school. We were surprised to learn that there were no toilets facilities in village. All are used to finish “Natures call” in open fields early morning before sunrise. We had to follow the same village rule. No Toilets, no bathrooms, no wash basin, no tap water, etc. All village wells were dry. River is dry. Canals are dry. It is very difficult to imagine the daily routine life of this village. Women are worst affected.
Animals of village are also most affected. They do not find green fields for grazing. Cattle owners buy green fodder for their cattle. Cost of fodder is more than the cost of cattle itself. Weak ribs (chest) of cattle are clearly visible. We found cows were searching for greeneries. But Alas! They could not. Cows were found chewing dry sugarcane wastes. There is no option at all……
Ac. Rupatitananda Avt introduced us to New Village Sarpanch “Advocate Ramchandra Bankar” (whose village Panchayat role is just 6 months old) of SATEPHAL village. Brother Ramchandra ji has selfless service mind. Dada Rupatiitananda emphasized that Ramchander ji has a fighting spirit....against corruption & unethical / immoral elements in Society - a trait/ a quality which is very essential if we are to start SAMAJ/ PROUT movement and related Programs. He and his family have been initiated in Anandamarga. Wine, beer, etc have been banned in the village by the Sarpanch Ramchanderji….
Next day One general meeting of villagers was arranged in front of village Panchayat office. Government SDO and other officers were invited. Speeches were inspiring. All emphasized to make this village drought free by adopting Sahayadri samaj efforts.
All of us reached to dry canals. Villagers also reached there to see how we are going to make area drought free. Power excavator machine (Poclain) was brought. Excavation of dry canals started. Our main goal is to trap entire rain water in to check dams and then divert entire rain water into canals for irrigation……
Sahayadri Samaj will make the mission successful. Baba Naam Kevalam…
In HIM,
Devesh Kumar, Mumbai
== Section 3: Links ==
Story: backlash to principled life
Should we do “moment of silence”?
How kiirtana got ruined
Way to effortlessly learn Prout
General darshan kiirtana story
