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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Cakras of AM + 5 more

Baba
Cakras of AM

Namaskar,

Knowing all aspects of Ananda Marga philosophy serves a dual purpose: (a) it fuels our own progress along the path of spirituality, and (b) we can teach and guide others about dharma. So we should be thoroughly familiar with all the major and minor terms used in our Ananda Marga philosophy, including the term "cakra / chakra”.
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How cakra is used in AM

In Ananda Marga philosophy, the term "cakra / chakra" is used in a multitude of ways which differ greatly from the approach of traditional Indian literature as well as the fake yoga movement in the west. On its own, the term “cakra” has three basic meanings: (1) wheel, or cycle, or circle; (2) society, samaj, ghosti, or family; and, (3) psycho-spiritual energy center.

In addition, here are some of the ways the term cakra is used across Ananda Marga philosophy:
  • (1) dharmacakra
  • (2) brahmacakra
  • (3) saora cakra
  • (4) párthiva cakra
  • (5) páramáńavik cakra
  • (6) srsti cakra
  • (7) karmacakra
  • (8) bhacakra
  • (9) samája cakra
  • (10) sudarshana cakra
  • (11) bhaeravii cakra
  • (12) janma marana cakra
  • (13) dharmamahacakra, i.e. DMC
  • (14) kálacakra 
  • (15 - 23) the nine cakras as in psycho-spiritual energy centers: (15) muládhára cakra, (16) svadhisthana cakra, (17) manipura cakra, (18) anahata cakra, (19) vishuddha cakra, (20) lalaná cakra, (21) ajina cakra, (22)  Guru cakra, and (23) sahasrára cakra (above the cranium).

Knowing all these terms and applications offers a more comprehensive knowledge of the term cakra.
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#1: Dharmacakra


In Ananda Marga, the term dharmacakra is widely known and part of Sixteen Points. Dharmacakra refers to our weekly, collective meditation gatherings.

Although the term is quite common in Ananda Marga, we should not think that it only applies to our gatherings. The term stems back to Buddha's era.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "That special mudra' of Buddha is called dharmacakra pravarttana mudra'. To those first five people who heard his preaching, he said, “Always keep the wheel of dharma moving. Take care that it never ceases to move.”" (1)

The actual term dharmacakra is at least 2500 years old, though the way Buddha used the term is different from our use in Ananda Marga.

#2: Brahmacakra


The term brahmacakra is also quite well known to those familiar with Ananda Marga philosophy. Brahmacakra refers to the system wherein jiivas and inanimate objects move around the Cosmic Nucleus. Those who are psycho-spiritually closer to Him have a shorter radius. Yet regardless of near or far, all are moving around Him - no one is outside of this system. Here is how Sadguru Baba describes this in His discourses.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, "“Sarva'jiive sarvasam'sthe brhante.” His created beings, His loving sons and daughters, His children, are moving round Him. They cannot get themselves detached from Him because He is the Supreme Nucleus and others are just like electrons moving round the nucleus. So Purus'ottama, Parama Purus'a, the Supreme Father, the Supreme Progenitor, is in the centre, and the others are moving and dancing round Him. They move along with their different psychic and physical pabula." (2)

Just as all the planets of this solar system (saora cakra - see below) move around the sun, all the created beings revolve around Parama Purusa. So long as one feels separate from Him, then they are revolving around Him. Those clouded by maya are far and those sadhakas focused on Him are near. It all depends upon one's samskara and spiritual practices. When a sadhaka feels that, "I and Parama Purusa are the same", then they are very close. And when any semblance of “I-ness” disappears, the jiiva becomes one with Him. This is His divine krpa. In a nutshell, this is our system of brahmacakra. 

#3 - #5: Saora cakra, Párthiva cakra, & Páramáńavik cakra


(3) Saora cakra is the solar system wherein all the various planets / celestial bodies revolve around the sun. 

(4) Párthiva cakra is the earth’s system wherein the moon revolves around the earth. 

Ananda Marga ideology states, “The same system is followed by the earth also. Here in this ethereal system we see that in the middle is the earth, and the moon is moving around that nucleus. It is the same system. This one may be called párthiva cakra.” (3)

(5) Páramáńavik cakra is the atomic system. 

“The smallest article that can be seen by the human intellect, if not by human eyes, is the atom. And in the atom also there is a particular system, the atomic system, and the centre, that is, the nucleus, has electrons moving round that nucleus. This is the atomic system. These systems are called cakras in Sanskrit. So for this atomic system the Sanskrit name should be páramáńavik cakra.” (4)

#6: Srsti cakra


Srsti cakra literally means the "cycle of creation". When using this term, Baba is describing how creation came into existence. In His discourses published in "Idea and Ideology" and "Elementary Philosophy", Baba explains how the triangle of forces, the five elements, jadasphota, the creation of mind, and the creation emerged from Nirgun'a Brahma. Srsti cakra is a very complex and technical discussion of how the manifested universe took expression out of Cosmic Mind.
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#7: Karma cakra

The next usage of the term cakra in Ananda Marga is karma cakra. This term is used less frequently. It refers to the law of karma or cycle of karma or the cycle of action and reaction. In brief, there is the original action (karma or kriya), and the ensuing reactive momenta (samskara), followed by the fruit of the action (karmaphala, or phalabhoga). This is the endless cycle that keeps jiivas bound in this manifested cosmos, returning again and again, life after life.

Karma cakra refers to the totality of this endless cycle. The jiivatma keeps revolving through this cycle birth after birth. So long as one is bound by their actions they cannot attain salvation. In any number of discourses Baba describes in depth the principles of samskara theory, or karma cakra.

#8: Bhacakra


Next is bha-cakra. In a few English discourses this is referred to as the spatio-eternal system. But that is not the essence of the term. The real meaning of the term bhacakra is given in Laghu Nirukta (Ananda Marga small encyclopedia). That is as follows:

1. The sky and space which can be seen from one side of the earth represents only half or a partial amount. To see the other half one has to go to the other side of the earth. And when the entire thing is treated as one, then that is bhacakra. Bhacakra is complete.

2. The next definition means the known and unknown created worlds-- that combined is bhacakra.
Often people think that when they are looking up at the sky they can see the entirety. But actually there is another part of the sky which is out of view. When both the seen and unseen skies are taken together as the complete whole, then that is bhacakra, or the entire universe. So that is yet another cakra in our Ananda Marga ideology.
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#9: Sama’ja cakra

The samája cakra refers to the social cycle which is an essential component of Prout philosophy.

Prout philosophy guides us, “The samája cakra [social cycle] moves on. After the Shúdra Age [the age of labour workers] comes the age of warriors – that is, the Kśatriya Age [martial-minded people]; next comes the Vipra Age [the age of intellectuals]; then the Vaeshya Age [the age of tycoons]; and then, after shúdra revolution, in the second parikránti [complete evolutionary rotation] of the social cycle, comes a new Kśatriya Age – the age of the kśatriyas [martial-minded people] who led the shúdra revolution. The social cycle moves on in this manner.” (5)

#10: Sudarshana cakra

The sudharshana cakra is Lord Krsna’s special weapon.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “You know what happened at the time of Jayadratha’s death. Arjuna, as per his vow, was supposed to go to the funeral pyre immediately after sunset in order to keep his promise. Suddenly people observed that the sun was no longer in the sky and that it had become dark all around. Everyone thought that the sun had already set. Those who were devotees, not philosophers, commented that Lord Krśńa had covered the sun with His Sudarshana Cakra [His special discus].” (6)

#11: Bhaeravii cakra


The bhaeravii cakra is a special tantrika symbol.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The kálacakrayánii and Maháyánii schools used to worship Káli in the Bhaeravii Cakra. Later this kálacakrayána got lost in the wave of vajrayána.” (7)

In Ananda Marga, viiracarii sadhakas do their night sadhana sitting in bhaeravii cakra.

#12: Janma-maran’a cakra

Janma marana cakra is the endless cycle of birth and death.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “In the spiritual sphere, when one reaches that vindu one no longer takes rebirth – the cycle of birth and death stops and the aspirant no longer has to return to this world. In váráńasii there is no rebirth. It should be understood that this váráńasii does not refer to a particular city of Uttar Pradesh in India but to a point situated between the ájiṋá and sahasrára cakras, that is, between the pituitary and pineal gland.” (8)

#13: Dharmamahacakra (DMC)


Dharma mahácakra is a spiritual congregation held only in the physical presence of the Márga Guru, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “The dharmacakra which is held on a large scale on special occasions will be called dharma mahácakra.” (9)


#14: Kálacakra


Kálacakra refers to the measurement of the passage of time.
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Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, “When some wave of expression emanates from the Universal Hub and moves in the process of systalsis, two main forces are active, Prajiṋátattva [the Cognitive Force] and Shaktitattva [the Operative Force]. The former is called Citishakti, and the latter is called Káliká Shakti. It is called Káliká Shakti because the Operative Force maintains Her creation through kálacakra, the eternal time factor. (This has nothing to do with the deity Kálii.)” (10)

#15 - #23: Nine cakras of the human body


The final application of the term cakra refers to the psycho-spiritual energy centers in the body, where two nadiis cross the susmna canal.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The first thing is that this kulakun'd'alinii rises slowly from the mu'la'dha'ra cakra to the sahasra'ra cakra in eight steps, it passes through eight cakras, and the sahasra'ra cakra is the ninth. Just below the sahasra'ra cakra is the guru cakra." (9)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “There are nine cakras [plexi] in human organisms [mu'la'dha'ra, sva'dhis't'ha'na, man'ipura, ana'hata, vishuddha, lalaná [tip of the nose], a'jin'a', Guru, and sahasra'ra]." (12)

Use of cakra in Prabhat Samgiita


In Prabhat Samgiita #4072, there is a line: nava cakra kii kalyan'. Here the bhakta is saying that by His grace the mind is vibrated and the petals of the nine cakras are blooming so he is requesting Parama Purusa to, “Please come and sit on my nine cakras.” By all this, we can understand that there are nine cakras. Other aspects to know about this topic are that Guru cakra is at the base or seed of the sahasrara cakra”. Guru cakra is also referred to as Varanasi in the discourse, "Where is Varanasi?".

All this is important because our system of sadhana is a methodical process and one needs proper understanding to progress. So all the supportive knowledge and practices of sadhana are necessary to create that intense longing for Parama Purusa. For this reason, Baba has given us various lessons of sadhana and delivered thousands of spiritual discourses. With that knowledge and practice, a sadhaka can gain one-pointed bhakti for Him.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "To attain Parama Purus'a, to become one with the Supreme Reality, He must be made the summum bonum of human life. But the attainment of the Supreme Reality is not possible overnight. For that the sa'dhaka [spiritual practitioner] will have to undergo the systematic and methodical process of spiritual sa'dhana' for a long period, till every nerve-cell, nerve-fibre, every bit of his physical existence is divinized. Sa'dhana', after all, is a scientific process by which the entire psycho-physical existence is divinized." (13)

Conclusion


Baba has blessed us with a complete philosophy that gives unparalleled insight into the path of spirituality as well as the universe around us. We should study and assimilate the meaning of all the terms Baba uses, such as cakra. Then we will be in the best position to do pracara and get self-realisation, by His grace. Then we will best be able to serve and please Him.
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In Him,
Nira’bha’sa

There may be more cakras so, if you find any, let us know.

~ In-depth study ~

Frog analogy

In the general society, people commonly associate their existence with something narrow like race, religion, locale, region, occupation, level of education, sickness or disease, or money etc. These are some of the the small-minded ways that people classify themselves. And this leads to a certain type of identity problem. They think, “I am white”, or “I am black”, or “I am a brahmin”, or “I am a Christian”, or “I am a CEO” etc. When in reality they are part of something much larger than that.

Their limitation of thought is no different than a frog who lives in one pond and thinks that this pond is the whole universe in which they live. When in fact that frog is part of something much, much bigger, and far more grand. But with its limited outlook the frog cannot realise this. Same then is the case of jiivas who merely associate themselves with some type of clannish identity.

So when an aspirant becomes aware of brahmacakra as well as what it means, then automatically it changes their entire outlook. Then they are no longer small-minded, then they are no longer far. Because by definition they are forced to think that, "I am a jiivatma connected to the great Parama Purusa so I have a link with my Divine Father."
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How brahmacakra changes one’s outlook


In that case, one no longer associates themselves with a small part of this cosmos or with a limited group. Rather they think they are part of the greater whole. This clears up all kinds of misconceptions and automatically expands one's psychic outlook. By understanding brahmacakra, one knows that Parama Purusa is the essence of life, then one knows all that is necessary to know. The sadhaka has a mental road map of where they need to go. So just being aware about brahmacakra is a big boon to one's progress, both mentally and spiritually.

In contrast those unaware about brahmacakra are drowned in maya and get caught up in all kinds of feuds, abuse, deception, wrongs, and injustices because they are identifying themselves with something small and view others as being opponents, different, or outside of their world. Understanding practically what brahmacakra entails is enough to change one's whole mental structure and push one towards their cherished Goal.

Brahmacakra


Furthermore, in His discourses, Baba describes how all the jiivas (living and nonliving entities) are moving around Parama Purusa. In that case, He is referring to brahmacakra, and employing the shloka: “Sarva'jiive sarvasam'sthe brhante.” While explaining how each expression of creation is connected with God and moving around Parama Purusa at various distances, Baba uses the term brahmacakra. To reduce the radius, one is to perform sadhana. In this system, the nucleus is Brahma and the created beings constantly revolve around Him just as the planets revolve around the sun.
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References
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva – the Focal Point of Everything (Discourse 3)
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, The Birthright of the Microcosm
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 33, Brahma Cakra
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 33, Brahma Cakra
5. Problems of the Day, Point #34
6. Namami Krsnasundaram, Párthasárathi Krśńa and Pariprashna (Discourse 24)
7. Shabda Cayanika - 4, Kálii to Kikhi (Discourse 25)
8. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 7, Where Is Varanasi?
9. Caryacarya - 1, Dharma Mahácakra
10. Discourses on Tantra - 1, The Pervasive Influence
11. Discourses on Krsna & the Giita, Krśńa Unparalleled
12. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru
13. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 33, Bhusuku and Brahmabháva


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The below section is an entirely different topic, unrelated to the above material.
It stands on its own merit as a point of interest and ideological awareness.

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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Keep me along with You

"A'mi ga'n geye ja'i, mor kon sampa'da na'i..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3610)

Purport:
 
Baba, by Your grace, I am singing the song for You. I do not have anything, quality or value other than this - nor any capital or virtues. Just I am completely dependent upon Your karuna' and krpa'. My future is entirely in Your hand. Whether You allow me to remain close or push me away, it is up to You. But this much I know, that I am Yours. It is Your mercy. I go on repeating Your name.

Baba, You have given me an intense urge and the gift of voice which I am using for chanting Your glory. You have blessed with me a heart that is full of yearning, love, and the sweet nectar of prema for You. Having all these things, again and again I beseech You and surrender my whole existence at Your lotus feet. I am singing this spiritual song to express my feeling. Please grace me and keep me along with You.

Baba, I am a tiny atom within You and a dust particle at Your lotus feet. You remain eternally in that Gokul state of consciousness and continue playing Your sweet, melodious flute incessantly. I hear Your enchanting tune in the depths of my heart, and by the pull of the infinite I am drawn beyond all limitations. It is Your grace...


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Understanding surrender theory

Some think surrender means doing nothing and depending on God. How far is this correct?

Answer: It is not correct. In the following teaching Baba has given the explanation.

   "Párthasárathi says, Má karmaphalaheturbhúmá te saungostvakarmańi [“You must not do actions that will bind you, but you must not be averse to action, either”]. Do your duty, your karma. Now, is this karma in conformity with prapatti or is it antagonistic to prapatti? The teachings of Vraja Krśńa are clearly consistent with prapatti. His existence, His actions, the music of His flute, the way in which He attracts people and gives them shelter – all these are in perfect harmony with prapatti, because an individual feels free after surrendering everything to the Macrocosmic Entity. Here Párthasárathi says, “Do your karma, for you have an inalienable right to your karma.” Karma is defined as Karma Brahmeti karma bahu kurviita – “You are human. Simply look upon karma as a veritable expression of Brahma [Supreme Entity] and do as much karma as you can.”
   "Is this in agreement with prapatti or at variance with prapatti? It seems to be opposed to prapatti but in actuality it is not. If we go deeper into the subject, we see that this quinquelemental body, this body of flesh and bones, this mind made of ectoplasmic stuff, this reflecting plate that acts as the witnessing entity (known as átman or puruśa in philosophy) – all these have their origin in Parama Puruśa. It is the Cosmic desire that is the source of the creation of the human body, mind and soul. If we utilize this body, mind and jiivátmá [soul, self, unit consciousness], we are only following the path of prapatti. That is, we are utilizing the things given to us by Parama Puruśa. All these things, the body, mind and self, are His gifts. Had He willed otherwise, they would not have existed. Without Cosmic desire, nothing can exist, nothing can move, not even a blade of grass. So in accordance with the spirit of prapatti, that the body is a machine, we can say that He has been kind enough to provide the body and mind, to be utilized for work only. Hence I follow the spirit of prapatti in using them."
   "In the beginning, karma seemed to be against prapatti, but karma is not antithetical to prapatti. It is definitely in conformity with prapatti. So a boy or a girl who does work is surely following the path of prapatti. Even if there is any room for indolence while enjoying the flute of Vraja Krśńa, there is not the least room for inaction in the clarion call of the karma yoga of Párthasárathi Krśńa." (1)

Reference
1. Namami Krsnasundaram, Krśńa and Prapattiváda – 2 (Discourse 5)


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Digging own grave
 
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Due to the foolishness of human beings many creatures and objects will not survive the period fixed for them by nature. Prior to their stipulated period of longevity they will be swallowed up by eternity. Human beings due to their utmost folly have annihilated numerous objects and thus prepared their own funeral pyre. Such folly on the part of human beings is unbearable. Human beings must be cautious from now on. They must restructure their thoughts, plans and activities in accordance with the dictates of ecology. There is no alternative.” (1)

Reference
1. Neo-humanism in a Nutshell - 2, How Cruel Human Beings Are! – Excerpt B


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Do not stray even a step away

Ananda Marga ideology states, "You exist in a vast, limitless ocean of rasa or essences. A never-ending, radiant wave of manifestations is surging within and without you and radiating through all the ten directions – the indescribable vibrational expressions of small and great, accented and unaccented, eternally flowing thought-waves. Behave properly and reasonably with every expression, with every manifestation of the Cosmic mind. But always remember the One, Who is the essence of all these diverse vibrational manifestations. Train yourselves in the ideal of the lily, which blossoms in the mud and has to keep itself engaged in the struggle for existence day in and day out, parrying, bracing and fighting the shocks of muddy water and the force of storms and squalls and various other vicissitudes of fortune; and yet it does not forget the moon above. It keeps its love for the moon constantly alive. It seems but a most ordinary flower: there is nothing extraordinary about it. Yet, this most ordinary little flower has a romantic tie with the great moon. It has focused all its desires on the moon. Similarly, perhaps you are an ordinary creature – perhaps you have to pass your days in the ups and downs of worldly existence – yet do not forget that Supreme One. Keep all your desires inclined towards Him. Always keep yourself merged in His thought. Go deep into the mood of that Infinite Love. By this your worldly activities will not be hampered in any way."

Kumud candramá dúrete rahiyá yemati rákhaye priiti,
Temati Shrii Rádhá kánu páne cáhi grha káj kare niti.

Ananda Marga ideology states, "No matter what circumstances you are in, never lose sight of the Infinite One. Degradation is impossible for those who have accepted the Supreme Being as the Ideal of their lives. Indulging in mean thoughts only engenders crude vibrations in the Citta, as the result of which you will have to take rebirth in lower species in order to suffer the lowly Saḿskáras created by those crude vibrations. Thus you must arouse higher vibrations in your Citta. Even a man of King Bharata's calibre had to take rebirth as a deer because at the time of his death he was deeply anxious about a fawn. Thus regardless of what you are at present or what you may possibly become in the future, do not digress from the ideal of the Great in any circumstances: do not stray even a step away from the path of realization of Absolute Bliss. Ananda Marga or the path to eternal bliss is the only path for you." (1)

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour


== Section: Important Teaching ==

The wealthy suffer more mentally

Ananda Marga says, "If money or wealth would have been the solution of all the problems then in that case rich persons would have always enjoyed being in a state of bliss. But in society it is not like that. The suffering of the rich is more than the poor." (1)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Human desire knows no end. Millionaires want to become multimillionaires, because they are not satisfied with their million. Ask the millionaires if they are happy with their money. They will say, “Where is the money? I am somehow pulling on.” This answer indicates their ignorance of aparigraha. But such feelings have another adverse effect on body and mind. Out of excessive fondness for physical or mental pleasures people become mad to earn money and amass wealth. As money becomes the be-all and end-all of life, the mind gets crudified. Constant hankering after money results in negligence of one’s health, and this makes the body unfit. Therefore, santośa sádhaná lies in being contented with the earnings of normal labour, without any undue pressure on the body and mind. To remain contented, one has to make a special type of mental effort to keep aloof from external allurements.” (2)

Note: In some of our western countries nowadays, and wherever materialism reigns supreme and money is more free-flowing, the number of psychic diseases is multiplying day by day. The "haves" are coming under the grip of mental ailments like depression, frustration, hopeless, and melancholia. Many are conflicted and suffer from a degrading psychic flow. That is why so many westerners, buckled by materialism like those in the USA, go to psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other counselors for their mental health issues. And the number of adults being treated with antidepressant medications / drugs has more than doubled since 1999 to an alarming 15% of the adult population. Without medication and counseling etc, they fall into a tailspin of moderate to deep depression. Even then those two therapies (i.e. counseling and medication) are just band-aid measures. They do not address and resolve the problem in a meaningful, permanent manner. The only true cure is psycho-spiritual practices like sadhana etc. Only then may one develop a balanced mind and achieve equipoise and peace.

References:
1. Allahabad, DMC 1984
2. Guide to Human Conduct, Santosa


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Baba’s humour: All Ánanda Márgiis are ghosts

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Sometimes you went to a particular house which is, suppose people say it is a haunted house. There are some haunted houses in each and every town, and I have already told that if you get any such haunted house, you just purchase it or use that house because ‘ghosts’ won’t terrorize the Ánanda Márgiis, [Bábá, laughing] because each and every Ánanda Márgii is a "ghost"."

[laughter]

Sadguru Baba says, "शिवस्य गणः | शिव का गण है | They are followers of Shiva. The ghosts will not terrorize "ghosts". (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, chapter 17, MGD 19 October 1978 Patna


== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

How fasting works

Understanding & implementing Baba's working style

How to heighten intensity in sadhana

AM viewpoint: reproductive issue

Bábá námo kevalamo--wrong--why? 

Story: path of bliss

Importance of vya'paka shaoca

Guilt complex: thief nabbed



Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Firecracker & capitalism analogy explained + 5 more

Baba

Firecracker & the fall of capitalism

Namaskar,

Wherever capitalism is championed, a minuscule segment of the population controls the vast majority of wealth, while across that land and around the globe there are millions of half-naked, malnourished children running in the streets and fields scrounging for food and shelter.
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In the US, where capitalism is in a heightened state, a small portion of people control the vast majority of wealth, while tens and hundreds of millions of people try and survive off of the scraps. This is the nightmare of capitalism, wherever it rears its head. For humanity, this is a shocking and disgraceful tragedy that is only mounting under the capitalist paradigm. Corporate giants swallow up huge profits while the common people cannot even afford basic living necessities.

Material wealth: common patrimony of all


The root cause is that capitalists wholly contravene the Proutistic outlook and cosmic truth that Parama Purusa is the Creator of this vast universe where all the wealth and property is the common patrimony of all. All are entitled to this fortune of material wealth in a rational manner; not a single person should be categorically denied or shortchanged. When He is the sole owner of all the wealth, the system of private property loses all traction, and a much more effective system comes forth based on rational distribution that benefits everyone.

But at present in the capitalist model, the ultra-rich have so much money and property they could not possibly spend. So they store their financial wealth in accounts where it sits and stagnates while those who really need money to survive are denied access to funds. With greater awareness of Prout and the model of a God-centered universe where all have the right to the 5 fundamental requirements of life - and the sharing of wealth in a rational way, we can prosper on this earth as a human family. It just needs education, learning an outlook based on universal welfare and Cosmic inheritance.
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Why the owner is Parama Purusa

   Prout philosophy states, "Parama Puruśa [Supreme Consciousness] is my Father, Paramá Prakrti [Supreme Operative Principle] is my Mother, and the universe is my homeland. We are all citizens of this universe. The universe is the thought projection of the Macrocosmic Mind, and it is in the extroversial and introversial phases of the Cosmic imaginative flow that the creation, preservation and destruction of all entities continues."
   "When an individual imagines an object, then that person alone, and no one else, is the owner of the object. For example, when an imaginary human being roams about in an imaginary green field, the imaginer, and not the imaginary person, is the owner of the field. The universe is the thought projection of Brahma [the Supreme Entity], so the ownership of the universe lies with the Supreme Entity, and not with His imagined beings."
   Prout philosophy states, "None of the movable or immovable property of this universe belongs to any particular individual; everything is the common patrimony of all, and the Father of all is Brahma. All living beings can enjoy their rightful share of this property, like members of a joint family in the Dáyabhága system. As members of a joint family, human beings should safeguard this common property in a befitting manner and utilize it properly. They should also make proper arrangements so that everyone can enjoy it with equal rights, ensuring that all have the minimum requirements of life to enable them to live in a healthy body with a sound mind."
   "We must not forget, even for a single moment, that the entire animate world is a vast joint family. Nature has not assigned any portion of this property to any particular individual. Private ownership has been created by selfish opportunists, as the loopholes in this system provide them with ample scope for self-aggrandizement through exploitation. When the entire wealth of the universe is the common patrimony of all living beings, can the system in which some roll in luxury, while others, deprived of a morsel of food, shrivel up and starve to death bit by bit, be said to have the support of dharma?"
   Prout philosophy states, "In a joint family every member is provided with adequate food, clothing, education and medical treatment, and amenities, as per their individual needs, according to the financial capacity of the entire family. If, however, any member of the family appropriates more grains, clothes, books or medicines than he or she requires, will that person not be the cause of distress to other members of the family? In such circumstances his or her actions will be certainly against dharma – certainly antisocial." (1)


Conclusion

The actual owner of all the wealth is Parama Purusa. And in the Prout system, as He is the Divine Father,  His wealth is the common patrimony of all. Those capitalists who fail to recognise this go against the theory of Cosmic inheritance. The exploitative days and ways of capitalism are short-lived. Soon the new dawn will arrive. 
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Namaskar,
In Him,
Sudhakar

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Fall of capitalism: 'maturity' & 'firecracker' work together


Many are aware how Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, in His Prout philosophy, has declared that capitalism will burst like a firecracker. In discussing the demise of capitalism Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar has used two terms that are especially important. As mentioned, one term is "firecracker"; and, the second term, which is often forgotten, is "mature". By understanding these terms we can best understand how and when capitalism will fall.

Capitalism will burst like a firecracker means that when capitalism reaches its death-bed, it will blow-up quickly. Its final destruction will be fast and complete. Side by side, capitalism will die a mature death. So although the ultimate death blow of capitalism will be fast like the explosion of a firecracker, that dramatic end will not come until capitalism has reached a stage of full maturity. That mature state signifies that the awakened masses have become keenly aware of capitalist exploitation and are rising up against it. Then, at that point, capitalism will meet its demise.
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So these two descriptive terms - maturity and firecracker - are working hand in hand, one dependent upon the other. Maturity is first needed and then quickly capitalism will be finished - like the bursting of a firecracker. It will not be a long unending battle with no clear endpoint. Rather the final blast will be one quick explosion. Without reaching that point of maturity, capitalism will continue onwards. A mature state of capitalism is an absolute requirement for it to blow up like a firecracker.

So for the final explosion of capitalism to occur, maturity is the key. And part and parcel of reaching that mature state is the creation of viksubdha shudras in the society. (Ref: HS-2, 5th chapter). For that, mass education is needed to awaken the common people about capitalist exploitation.

Prout philosophy has long warned of the short-sightedness and pitfalls of capitalism. Those early Prout discourses in the 1950's clearly delineated the ills of capitalism and its demise. This is well-documented in books like: Problems of the Day, Human Society, Discourses on Prout, and numerous other Prout discourses like Economic Dynamics etc. 


Capitalists are anti-dharma

   Prout philosophy states, "Similarly, the capitalists of this modern world are anti-dharma, or antisocial, creatures. To accumulate massive wealth, they reduce others to skin and bones gnawed by hunger and force them to die of starvation; to dazzle people with the glamour of their garments, they compel others to wear rags; and to increase their own vital strength, they suck dry the vital juice of others."
   "A member of a joint family cannot be called a social being if he or she does not possess the sentiment of oneness with the other members, or if he or she does not want to accept the lofty ideal of joint rights and the principle of rationality. According to true spiritual ideology the system of private ownership cannot be accepted as absolute and final, and hence capitalism cannot be supported either." (2)

   Prout philosophy guides us, "Considering the collective interests of all living beings, it is essential that capitalism be eradicated. But, what should be the proper method to achieve this end?"
   "It cannot be denied that violence gives rise to violence. Then again, nothing can ensure that the application of force without violence, with the intention of rectification, will necessarily bring good results. So what should be done under such circumstances?"
   "Nothing would be better, if it were possible, than the eradication of capitalism by friendly persuasion and humanistic appeals. In that case the peace of the greater human family would not be much disturbed. But can it be guaranteed that everyone will respond to this approach? Some people may say that a day will come when, as a result of repeatedly listening to such appeals and gradually imbibing them over a long time, as well as through proper mental and spiritual education, good sense will prevail among the exploiters. This argument is very pleasant to hear. Such attempts are not reprehensible. But is it practicable to wait indefinitely for good sense to prevail among the exploiters? By then the exploited mass will have given up the ghost!"
   Prout philosophy states, "Though the humanistic approach works in some cases, in most instances it does not produce any result; and even where it does work, it takes a very long time. So, wherever necessary, capitalism must be forced to abandon its ferocious hunger by taking strong measures. But it cannot be assumed that even these measures will be completely successful, because those who appear to be under control due to fear of the law will adopt other ways to fulfil their desires. Black marketing, adulteration, etc., cannot be totally eradicated by threats or by arousing fear of the law."
   "Thus, stronger measures will have to be taken; that is, tremendous circumstantial pressure will have to be created. To create this sort of circumstantial pressure, the application of force is absolutely necessary. Those who believe that the non-application of force alone is ahim'sá [not to hurt anyone] are bound to fail. No problem in this world can be solved by adopting this kind of ahim'sá." (3)

 
Only criticizing capitalists will not do


Here below Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar is warning us of two basic facets. Firstly one must not adopt a Gandhian or communist type of approach of just criticising capitalists. That type of oral attack will never achieve the desired effect. Rather capitalists will become more savvy in duping the people and keeping the masses in their favour.
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Next Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar advances that without a proper ideology - i.e. without the practice of sadhana and the correct psycho-spiritual approach - one will again and again be lured into the ranks of capitalism and material accumulation.

   Prout philosophy states, "I cannot support the attitude of those who denounce capitalism at every opportunity, because this allows capitalists to become alert and invent more scientific and devious ways to exploit the people. Those who lack a constructive ideology will never be capable of destroying capitalism, even if they speak sweet words, use threats, or create circumstantial pressure." (4)

 
Capitalists suffer from psychic disease


Here below Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar warns in greater detail how sadhana and a proper psycho-spiritual outlook are absolutely necessary in winning the war on capitalism. Failing that, capitalists will again be goaded towards the over-accumulation of mundane wealth.
 
   Prout philosophy guides us, "The ambition to become rich by exploiting others is a type of psychic disease. In fact, if the infinite longing of the human mind does not find the proper path leading to psychic and spiritual fulfilment, it becomes engaged in accumulating excessive physical wealth by depriving others. If any member of a joint family appropriates food from the family food store by using physical or intellectual force, he or she becomes the cause of misery to others. Similarly, when capitalists declare, “We have amassed wealth by our talent and labour. If others have the capacity and diligence, let them also do the same; nobody prevents them,” they do not care to realize that the volume of commodities on the earth is limited, whereas the requirement is common to all. Excessive individual affluence, in most cases, deprives others of the minimum requirements of life."
   "The incapability to recognize the requirements of others because of insensitiveness is a psychic disease. Those afflicted with this disease are also members of the vast human family; they are also our brothers and sisters. So, either by making humanitarian appeals or by creating circumstantial pressure, arrangements will have to be made to cure them of their ailment. It would be a great sin even to think of their destruction." (5)

The common patrimony of all


Prout philosophy states, "None of the moveable or immoveable property of this universe belongs to any particular individual; everything is the common patrimony of all, and the Father of all is Brahma. All living beings can enjoy their rightful share of this property." (6)

"Capitalists of this modern world are anti-dharma, or anti-social creatures. To accumulate massive wealth, they reduce others to skin and bones gnawed by hunger and force them to die of starvation; to dazzle people with the glamour of their garments, they compel others to wear rags; and to increase their own vital strength, they suck dry the vital juice of others." (7)

Prout philosophy says, "According to true spiritual ideology, the system of private ownership cannot be accepted as absolute and final, and hence capitalism cannot be supported either." (8)

If we consciously address this issue it can be easily solved. Once done, the requisite mental force will have been gained to end capitalism and bring forth Prout. The suffering humanity should escape from the exploitative net of capitalism at the earliest.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The downtrodden humanity of this disgraced world is looking to the eastern horizon, eagerly awaiting...Let the cimmerian darkness of the interlunar night disappear from their faces. Let human beings of the new dawn wake up in a new world." (9)

References
1. Problems of the Day, Point #1
2. Problems of the Day, Point #1
3. Problems of the Day, Point #2
4. Problems of the Day, Point #3
5. Problems of the Day, Point #4
6. Problems of the Day, Point #1
7. Problems of the Day, Point #1
8. Problems of the Day, Point #1
9. Human Society - 2, '87 Edn, p.105


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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: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Into the core of my being

"Ámári vyatháte gale, ámáre dekhibe bole, esecho ki ei dharátale.." (Prabhat Samgiita #3262)

Purport:

My Parama Purusa, seeing my pathetic condition, Your heart melted; You could not bear to see me in that terrible state any longer and witness how I was suffering. So You have come on this earth to care for me and remove my awful misery. Most compassionate One, isn’t that why You have taken advent?

My Lord, Your heart emanates divine sweetness. Your smile is like the showering of shiny pearls, and Your eyes are filled with the collyrium of love, my Dearmost. You do not reside in triloka; You reside in the inner chamber of all bhaktas. Baba, You have descended into the center of my mind with the song, dance, and music of Prabhat Samgiita by the play of Your liila . From the astral world, You have come with the melody of omnkara into the core of my being with the play of Your grand liila. It is Your grace.

Baba, You do not have any particular name or form. Instead, I find You in hundreds and countless of names and shapes. You are everywhere - all around - behind the countless expressions of this created universe. Lord, I cannot fathom You with my intellect - and cannot even begin to think about Your glory and grandeur. My Supreme One, I am awed thinking of Your greatness.

Parama Purusa, please stay with me - all the time and beyond, always, in my mental lotus in madhura bhava. You became moved by seeing my pitiful condition. Baba, You are all-compassionate and have come to alleviate me of my agony and difficulties and wipe away my tears...


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3262:

[1] Triloka: conscious (jagrat, awakened state)  mind, subconscious (svapna, dream) mind, and unconscious (susupti, deep sleep) mind. Parama Purusa lives beyond the three lokas and remains in Turiiya - Brahmaloka.

And here is more about tribhuvan / triloka: The prefix "Tri" means 'three' and the term "bhuvan" means 'world'. And here Ananda Marga ideology further clarifies what He exactly means by tribhuvan, or the three worlds:

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Tribhuvana means the expressed world, the psychic world and the astral world or, you may say, Causal World." (1)

This following section about triloka is from general darshan of 16 July 1980 in Patna. The two excerpts cited below define what the three lokas are and where they exist.

What are the three lokas

   Ananda Marga ideology states, “The Supreme cognitive faculty is the subjectivity. And the second compartment of His Cosmic Mind takes the form of this moving world, of this animated or inanimated world. Everything resides, everything is created, everything is maintained, everything is nourished, and everything undergoes final metamorphosis within the vast objectivated mind, that is within the second mental counterpart of the Supreme Entity...”
   “Now, what's the meaning of triloka, tribhuvana ? You have got a physical body made of so many elements, so many compounds. And we say it is [the] quinquelemental universe, composed of five fundamental factors...”
   Ananda Marga ideology states, “And you exist in this realm of physicalities. This is one bhuvana. And, the subtler portion of the physical structure of living beings, when that subtler portion gets powdered down, is metamorphosed into ectoplasm, it becomes the mind. You have got a mind. And as all of you know, you are not the mind. You are the owner of the mind. So, your second existence is the mental world. Second world...”
   “Your "I" is concentrated round your ego. And that pinnacled ego touches the astral stratum. So, that astral stratum is the third world. One physical world, another mental world, and another that subtle astral world. So, there are three worlds.” (2)

Where three lokas exist

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Both for microcosm and Macrocosm. In case of Macrocosm, all these three worlds lie within the second compartment of the [Cosmic] mind. First compartment is the cognitive mind. And second compartment is the "done mind", objectivated mind, mind that can be seen, that can be realized, that can be enjoyed singularly. So, these are the three bhuvanas, three worlds.” (3)

[2] Madhura bhava: In tantra sadhana, there are four bhavas or relations the sadhaka may have with Parama Purusa. And while each bhava has its own unique value for the aspirant, the relation that is most close and most sweet is that of madhura bhava.

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 2, The Role of the Cognitive Faculty
2. 16 July 1980 in Patna
3. 16 July 1980 in Patna


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Taraka Brahma


Ananda Marga philosophy says, "A Maha'kaola is one who makes others kaola by his infallible spiritual guidance. But Ta'raka Brahma is a different Entity, a unique Entity for He is the spiritual preceptor, social preceptor, Kaola, and Maha'kaola, all in one. He is also something more: He acts as a compass in every stratum of society." (1)

Note: In tantra, Brahma is the Guru. And when Brahma makes use of a human framework and bridges the divide between Saguna Brahma and Nirguna Brahma, He is known as Taraka Brahma. Only Taraka Brahma can perfectly guide the spiritual aspirant and the entire society in all realms of life. Marga Guru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji is the Taraka Brahma. Those who adhere to the path of His teachings of Ananda Marga and are strict in Sixteen Points are truly blessed. Taraka Brahma is greater than Maha'kaola.

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


== Section: Important Teaching ==

“I have done this”


Ananda Marga ideology states, “While helping the poor people your vanity may increase. You may think: “I have done this, I have done that. I am not an ordinary man.” This is a psychic disease. Actually, vanity is a psychic disease, a psychic ailment. But if, while helping a man, a poor man, or a diseased person, you ascribe Godhood to him, that is, if you think, “I am not helping a man, I am helping God in human structure,” then vanity will not be encouraged. What will be the reaction within the person? “This body, this mind, this wealth has been given to me by Parama Puruśa, and Parama Puruśa has come before me, God has come before me, as a suffering person, and I am paying back that thing to Him. That is, the actual owner of this body, the actual owner of this mind is He, and His wealth I am paying back to Him.” So there will be no vanity.” (1)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Those who have the responsibility to show the path to others should be of superlative character with the most refined conduct. They and their followers must move constantly towards all-round development and shreya [ultimate spiritual attainment]. Persons who teach such well-regulated behaviour to others by their own conduct are called ácáryas." (2)

In this way, some may even brag and loudly expose their feelings to one and all. Some tell tales of the "miraculous work" they performed, without ever hinting how Parama Purusa is the Supreme Doer, or that the work was done by His grace.

True Wts strictly follow Baba's teaching: do with the ideation of serving Parama Purusa.

In Him,
Puspa’

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam -14, “Prańipátena Pariprashnena Sevayá” – 1 / Yoga – Its Fundamental Factors
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Quiz: What religion is this?


Ananda Marga philosophy states, "At one time people were told that this world is for human enjoyment only, so the existence of all the plants, of all the birds and animals, in the world is intended merely to provide objects of enjoyment for human beings. Their hopes and aspirations, their intense desire to live, their pains and pleasures, their affectionate family or community lives are simply without value. However much a baby goat may wish to live, the main consideration is how much meat that kid carries on its frame. This defective philosophy has made people ruthlessly violent – even more dangerous than blood-thirsty tigers. Tigers kill only to fill their stomachs, to preserve their physical existence; whereas human beings kill animals mostly out of greed. Generally people have resorted to hypocrisy to camouflage this instinct of greed; they have killed animals on the pretext of pleasing the gods, while actually their main motive in doing so was to please their own tongues. These are all the inevitable results of such defective philosophies." (1)

Answer: Baba is talking about the Semitic religions.

Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Way to request Him for more energy

Here following is an English summary or gist of the below Hindi teaching:
The first stage is overcoming the small 'I'. After rising above the small 'I' to some extent, in the second stage, humans should fight against their mental defects. For example, if one is afflicted by some kind of superiority complex, or inferiority complex, one has to combat that.  Some may be afflicted with attachment (moha). One is to fight against all types of mental defects in the second stage. Humans may possess some will power to fight against these psychic deficiencies but that alone is not enough. One needs to constantly make endeavor to overcome the mental defects. This requires additional strength or power which comes from Parama Purusa's grace alone. Sa'dhana' does not provide us with anything. All sa'dhana' does is facilitate the grace of Parama Purusa. So, one is to ask Parama Purusa for the power to fight against their mental defects. One should earnestly say, "Parama Purusa, I would like to march towards You but I do not have strength in my knees. Please provide me energy and I'll walk towards You.” (English summary of original Hindi)

चलने की शक्ति ठेहुना में है नहीं | तुम मुझे शक्ति दो

Ananda Marga ideology guides us,  “और, दूसरा स्तर यह है कि जब मनुष्य अपने छोटापन के ऊपर कुछ हद तक उठे हैं, किन्तु उसके बाद जो दूसरा स्तर आएगा उसमें उन्हें क्या करना है ? उनमें जो मानसिक त्रुटियाँ हैं, ख़ामियाँ हैं उनके विरुद्ध उन्हें लड़ाई करनी है | मनुष्य में वह शक्ति कुछ हद तक तो अवश्य ही रहती है | मगर उस शक्ति से पूरा काम नहीं हो सकता है | और यह काम को पूरा करने के लिए उन्हें अधिक से अधिक प्रयास जारी रखना है | इसके लिए और अधिक शक्ति की भी ज़रूरत है | यह शक्ति कहाँ से पाएँगे ? पाएँगे परमपुरुष से ही | पहले कहा गया है कि मनुष्य साधना करते हैं, मगर साधना की बदौलत कुछ पाते नहीं है | पाते हैं परमपुरुष की मेहरबानी की बदौलत, उन्हीं की कृपा से पाते हैं | इसलिए यह काम करने के लिए, परमपुरुष से शक्ति माँगनी है, क़ुव्वत माँगनी है | कहना है--- "परमपुरुष ! मैं तुम्हारी ओर चलना चाहता हूँ | मगर चलने की शक्ति ठेहुना में है नहीं | तुम मुझे शक्ति दो, मैं चलूँगा" |” (1) The Path Unto The Abode of Beatitude, DMC 31 May 1987 Ananda Nagar

Reference
1. The Path Unto The Abode of Beatitude, DMC 31 May 1987 Ananda Nagar


== Section  ==

Revolution against Dada R- 6: Land sale & various issues

2/21/17: Courtesy of What'sApp - Save the Org Forum (STO)
This STO forum was created by Dada MC. It is obvious that this below news is not the original content by Ananda Marga News Bulletin.

- Original content from What's APP was in Hindi; Translated by Dr. T.R.S.

Baba

Namaskar,
I want to share some important things with our grihi margis and whole time workers . Our revered Baba has given us a responsibility to form ideal grihi margis who take responsibility to form ideal society and take care of the wts.

BUT, when any wt's character goes against the organization should we margis be remain silent ? Second thing, if any one is going on selling the organizational property should we still remain silent? Baba always favoured that even a single brick of the organization should not be disturbed. Example is , when Baba was put in jail He never allowed us  to sell organizational property in order to fight in court. Not only this for saving  Gurudev some of our wts  immolated themselves. This shows that in our organization devotees have become less in number. They are fighting against each other and wasting organizational money in court cases where as maximum cases do not  relate to establishing the ideal of the organization.
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Margis are directly concerned with the Bhukti but such type of people interfere in the bhukti pradhana's election and do not follow the system formed by Baba. Should margis  not take any step in this matter? Important thing is , would you like that the people who are culprits of many charges may become Purodha? Purodhas should be only those who have stainless integrity of character. Purodha should not be used as vote bank of present day politicians. During Baba's tenure,officially  there was no purodha but what happened after 1990 that so many are claiming to be purodha? If the wrong persons are declared to be purodha than purodha pramukh will also be elected out of these incompetent purodhas and so definitely the organization will vanish than and there. I therefore , request to every margi to remain alert to take their responsibility to save the organization and propagate the ideal of the Marg at his own level in the society without considering this groupism.
  
You are known as Anand Margii in the society with your character and you also play a role of revolutionary in the family as well as in the society. Therefore we will have to come forward to save the organization. Baba has given important role of grihi margis in every board but the wasted interests have abolished it. How far margis will remain silent? If  I have said wrong or by this, any body's feelings are  hurt then please excuse me .

When Guru was instituted the legal cases​

how much propery did the organization sold that time? Tell me ? not a single one. And, now some wasted interests have created quarrel among their own brothers to fulfill their greed and are selling the property here and there. They say that the money from selling property is being utilised in court cases. Can any one show the details of expenses done in courts and the amount of property sold and how many cases are yet to be filed? O ! spoons of Rudrananda! if someone has taken you to the court for your own sins, you are propagating them of the organization? Do you treat organization is made of only those two or four persons? For example, Dada Mantrachetnananda ji charged 4 or 5 persons in his letter then it is stated that Mantrachetanananda is defaming the organization?
 
O ! sycophants of Rudranand​ ! from what time you 2 or 4 persons have become organization? Explain me, why you are taking organization in your sins? Why you talk hiding your self, come before every one and put your evidences openly?​ ​

🙏

​in Him
Jitendra Kumar

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This STO forum was created by Dada MC. It is obvious that this above news is not the original content by Ananda Marga News Bulletin.

- Original content from What's APP was in Hindi; Translated by Dr. T.R.S.


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Paramátmá can be seen in the átmá

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “It is said about the way in which the Paramátmá [Supreme Soul] can be seen in the átmá: In the same way that something can be seen in a mirror, a person can see the Paramátmá by analysing the átmá...Just as a reflection is seen in water, Parama Puruśa can be found in the gandharvaloka." (1)

Note: Everyone knows that in our Ananda Marga philosophy it is explained that atma is a reflection of Paramatma. It is just like seeing the reflection of the sun in a mud puddle. It is not actually the sun but a reflection. That is similar to how our atma is a reflection of Paramatma.

Reference
1. Shabda Cayaniká Part 1, Disc: 5


== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

Understanding & implementing Baba's working style

How to heighten intensity in sadhana

AM viewpoint: reproductive issue

Bábá námo kevalamo--wrong--why? 

Story: path of bliss

Importance of vya'paka shaoca

Guilt complex: thief nabbed



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