Baba
Namaskar,
Madhukar is that black bee which encircles the flowers and only takes that food which it needs at that very moment - nothing more. The madhukar does not gather and hoard buckets and buckets of pollen to eat later.
A step beyond that is the ajagar, or python, which does not even move to get its food; it merely eats what comes across its path. So not only does it not gather extra, but that ajagar does not even spend time or make special efforts to secure any food.
Wt way of life
In the aparigraha section of the Senior Acarya Diary, Baba specifically states that the madhukar and ajagar represent the only two ways for our Wts to exist in this world. In their personal lives, our Dadas and Didis are to adjust with the minimum necessities of life - and not get caught up in materialistic pursuits like hoarding money etc. Our Wts are to use their precious time and energy serving and helping others in all realms, including spiritual elevation. That is the spirit of madhukarii and ajagarii vrttis.
Unfortunately, now in our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, things are developing in an entirely different way. A capitalistic mentality has seeped into our sannyási order as some of our wts have just taken to collecting money, automobiles, big buildings, and registering these things in their own name. Yet all this goes 100% against Baba's guideline of ajagarii and madhukarii vrttis from Senior Acarya Diary.
The basic formula is that the mind is one; so if one is rushing after money then that same mind does not have inspiration to run after Parama Purusa. Human mind is one, not many.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
How the Wt cadre gets degraded
When the current so-called leaders of AMPS pursue material gain, then there is a ripple effect. Many field workers are idealistic, but when so-called top Dadas shirk their sannyási vows then that adversely affects others. In addition, so-called top Dadas force field workers to pay dues. That means they have to pay taxes to so-called higher dadas otherwise they are harassed, threatened, punished, and abused.
Instead of getting respect on points of sadhuhood, restraint, sadhana, helping others, and sacrifice, the culture of our Wt cadre has shifted over to a materialistic or capitalist way of living where prestige is given according to one's monetary status and post etc. Certain hoarder Dadas are using their money to garner a lot of respect. However, the real determining factor of a sannyási is conduct. That is the main measuring rod for determining one's calibre.
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." (1)
Transferred Wts sell the property
Baba's guideline for being an ideal Wt / acarya is quite clear. Sadly, all those many Wts who are properly leading a life of renunciation by adhering to the codes of madhukar and ajagar vrttis are victimised by so-called top Dadas. At present, the power structure in AMPS is entirely upside-down. Those so-called central Wts with big pockets have all the power, whereas those service-minded wholetimers are looked upon as a liability and pushed aside.
So if a particular Wt generates revenue by any means - just or unjust - and gives that money to so-called Centre then they get a high post and lots of prestige; in contrast, if one Wt firmly adheres to 16 Points and their vow of renunciation then they are looked upon as being outdated and expendable, and are written off as a liability and a beggar, unfortunately.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Sell property & shift money to own black account
This corporate approach where money is king is not the way things are supposed to be in our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha sannyási order. Baba has designed it completely differently - based on the ideals of the madhukarii and ajagarii vrttis where renunciation, not individual ownership, is everything.
For example, in the true Ananda Marga system, if a Wt has been working in a particular location for a few years, then when a transfer order is given that very Wt will automatically hand over all monies, equipment, funds, and property to the incoming worker. And the Wt who got transferred is to leave that area only with his dress and laungota in hand - nothing else, except possibly a bus ticket to his new posting.
Now, however, all that has changed: When transferred those so-called top Wts sell the property, shift the money to their own black account, clean out all other financial resources, and hand over nil (nothing) to the newly posted worker.
Extreme greed & selfishness
Tragically, in today's AMPS sannyási culture, selflessness is not the value cherished by so-called top Dadas. Now when a posting order comes, most often the Wt who got transferred departs with all the money from the bank account, or that Dada might sell the property and keep the profit, or he might send a cash donation to so-called Centre in order to remain at his post. Or so many things might happen, including sending the monetary wealth and possessions of that jagrti to their laokik family.
Due to a lack of sadhana and straying from the path of madhukarii and ajagarii vrttis, some in our WT system have veered off course, where money - not renunciation - is everything. This severely hinders the ability of workers to serve humanity.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
So-called Centre with a special, luxury car
For instance: A Wt is living on an MU with no house and is begging food from villagers as he tries to start various service projects. But then when a senior Dada from so-called Centre arrives with a special, luxury car then the common people think all workers must have a lot of money. They think, "Why is this other Wt begging from me." When there is a huge incongruity between so-called top Wts and the common people, then there will be feelings of difference. Then our AMPS is unable to serve the local populace.
Not the fault of new Wts: We cannot blame our younger wts. Rather with pure intention they entered into a system that quickly became ideologically askew due to the greed of the ruling so-called Wts.
When those so-called top Wts travel around by private jet, chauffeur driven automobiles, keep houses and luxury suites, and deposit millions into their personal bank accounts, then idealistic young workers have hardly a chance of maintaining their vow of renunciation. Rather some get swept up into that, lest they face the consequences of getting pushed aside and receiving one punishment posting after another.
One other outcome of this is that the general margiis or common people see so-called top Dadas living luxuriously and traveling in style. So when simple Wts go around for donations or seek financial support, then the public accuses them of being disingenuous and trying to dupe them. They say, “Why are you asking me for money when you live in such a fancy way - traveling in high-class trains etc.” The public does not realise that only so-called big Dadas live large, and really the so-called lower Wts are truly in need. This is now so-called top Wts undermine the livelihood and reputation of all Wts.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Need of renunciation & dedication
However, to truly become a force in this world dedication is needed. There are some organisations and religious groups that "succeed and thrive" on this earth because of their dedication. Oftentimes their aims are awry, but they serve and help each other and eat together as one family and that is enough for them to gain success and spread their teachings from one land to the next.
This very faculty of sacrifice is missing in our AMPS nowadays. That is why despite having the great teachings of dharma in our books, due to this blatant lack of renunciation and dedication to help and serve others, our AMPS is stuck, unfortunately. Mostly because of a few bad apples.
So the spirit of madhukar and ajagar is deeply needed in our Wt sannyási order. Sadly, some Wts are doing anything and everything for their own self and nothing for the welfare of our collective. One bad apple spoils the bunch. When so-called central Dadas are acting selfishly, hoarding money, indulging in luxuries, and going against the spirit of renunciation, then that taints and undermines our entire WT cadre.
It is a shame. There is no dearth of dedicated workers and margiis in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. There are so many good people. But those dedicated workers just get pushed aside in one corner by the so-called ruling elite. By this entire manner, the spirit of renunciation and the sacrifice represented by our saffron flag and saffron coloured sannyási dress has been severely compromised.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Namaskar,
in Him,
Ac Kamalkrsna
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, Conduct of an Acarya
The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
* * *
Those sinners have suddenly vanished
"Áji, tomári parashe tomári haraśe, dharańii ut́hilo hási…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0734)
Purport:
My Parama Purusa, today, basking in Your ever-flowing krpa of joy and moved by Your warm touch, all mortals - all my brothers and sisters - have started smiling. Everyone is wholly ensconced in Your cosmic rhythm and infinite bliss. From all corners, human beings everywhere are expressing their heartfelt feeling by proclaiming: "Supreme Entity, my Dearmost, I love You so much.”
Most Compassionate One, in the flow of Your grace and blessings, the dark fog has lifted in the mere blink of an eye. Those sinners, trying to extinguish Your spirituality, universal ideology, and teachings of neo-humanism, were like dark fog, and today those very sinners have suddenly vanished from the world in a flash. It is Your krpa.
Those thoughts which were previously lying suppressed in seed form, in the realm of imagination, have today descended down into the core of all mortals. All have started thinking about bhagavad dharma. With this kindling of light on earth, every jiiva is now trying to merge into the seven realms - and play the divine flute in unison, with one Supreme Goal in mind...
Other topics of interest
Ideal wt
Namaskar,
Madhukar is that black bee which encircles the flowers and only takes that food which it needs at that very moment - nothing more. The madhukar does not gather and hoard buckets and buckets of pollen to eat later.
A step beyond that is the ajagar, or python, which does not even move to get its food; it merely eats what comes across its path. So not only does it not gather extra, but that ajagar does not even spend time or make special efforts to secure any food.
Wt way of life
In the aparigraha section of the Senior Acarya Diary, Baba specifically states that the madhukar and ajagar represent the only two ways for our Wts to exist in this world. In their personal lives, our Dadas and Didis are to adjust with the minimum necessities of life - and not get caught up in materialistic pursuits like hoarding money etc. Our Wts are to use their precious time and energy serving and helping others in all realms, including spiritual elevation. That is the spirit of madhukarii and ajagarii vrttis.
Unfortunately, now in our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, things are developing in an entirely different way. A capitalistic mentality has seeped into our sannyási order as some of our wts have just taken to collecting money, automobiles, big buildings, and registering these things in their own name. Yet all this goes 100% against Baba's guideline of ajagarii and madhukarii vrttis from Senior Acarya Diary.
The basic formula is that the mind is one; so if one is rushing after money then that same mind does not have inspiration to run after Parama Purusa. Human mind is one, not many.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
How the Wt cadre gets degraded
When the current so-called leaders of AMPS pursue material gain, then there is a ripple effect. Many field workers are idealistic, but when so-called top Dadas shirk their sannyási vows then that adversely affects others. In addition, so-called top Dadas force field workers to pay dues. That means they have to pay taxes to so-called higher dadas otherwise they are harassed, threatened, punished, and abused.
Instead of getting respect on points of sadhuhood, restraint, sadhana, helping others, and sacrifice, the culture of our Wt cadre has shifted over to a materialistic or capitalist way of living where prestige is given according to one's monetary status and post etc. Certain hoarder Dadas are using their money to garner a lot of respect. However, the real determining factor of a sannyási is conduct. That is the main measuring rod for determining one's calibre.
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." (1)
Transferred Wts sell the property
Baba's guideline for being an ideal Wt / acarya is quite clear. Sadly, all those many Wts who are properly leading a life of renunciation by adhering to the codes of madhukar and ajagar vrttis are victimised by so-called top Dadas. At present, the power structure in AMPS is entirely upside-down. Those so-called central Wts with big pockets have all the power, whereas those service-minded wholetimers are looked upon as a liability and pushed aside.
So if a particular Wt generates revenue by any means - just or unjust - and gives that money to so-called Centre then they get a high post and lots of prestige; in contrast, if one Wt firmly adheres to 16 Points and their vow of renunciation then they are looked upon as being outdated and expendable, and are written off as a liability and a beggar, unfortunately.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Sell property & shift money to own black account
This corporate approach where money is king is not the way things are supposed to be in our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha sannyási order. Baba has designed it completely differently - based on the ideals of the madhukarii and ajagarii vrttis where renunciation, not individual ownership, is everything.
For example, in the true Ananda Marga system, if a Wt has been working in a particular location for a few years, then when a transfer order is given that very Wt will automatically hand over all monies, equipment, funds, and property to the incoming worker. And the Wt who got transferred is to leave that area only with his dress and laungota in hand - nothing else, except possibly a bus ticket to his new posting.
Now, however, all that has changed: When transferred those so-called top Wts sell the property, shift the money to their own black account, clean out all other financial resources, and hand over nil (nothing) to the newly posted worker.
Extreme greed & selfishness
Tragically, in today's AMPS sannyási culture, selflessness is not the value cherished by so-called top Dadas. Now when a posting order comes, most often the Wt who got transferred departs with all the money from the bank account, or that Dada might sell the property and keep the profit, or he might send a cash donation to so-called Centre in order to remain at his post. Or so many things might happen, including sending the monetary wealth and possessions of that jagrti to their laokik family.
Due to a lack of sadhana and straying from the path of madhukarii and ajagarii vrttis, some in our WT system have veered off course, where money - not renunciation - is everything. This severely hinders the ability of workers to serve humanity.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
So-called Centre with a special, luxury car
For instance: A Wt is living on an MU with no house and is begging food from villagers as he tries to start various service projects. But then when a senior Dada from so-called Centre arrives with a special, luxury car then the common people think all workers must have a lot of money. They think, "Why is this other Wt begging from me." When there is a huge incongruity between so-called top Wts and the common people, then there will be feelings of difference. Then our AMPS is unable to serve the local populace.
Not the fault of new Wts: We cannot blame our younger wts. Rather with pure intention they entered into a system that quickly became ideologically askew due to the greed of the ruling so-called Wts.
When those so-called top Wts travel around by private jet, chauffeur driven automobiles, keep houses and luxury suites, and deposit millions into their personal bank accounts, then idealistic young workers have hardly a chance of maintaining their vow of renunciation. Rather some get swept up into that, lest they face the consequences of getting pushed aside and receiving one punishment posting after another.
One other outcome of this is that the general margiis or common people see so-called top Dadas living luxuriously and traveling in style. So when simple Wts go around for donations or seek financial support, then the public accuses them of being disingenuous and trying to dupe them. They say, “Why are you asking me for money when you live in such a fancy way - traveling in high-class trains etc.” The public does not realise that only so-called big Dadas live large, and really the so-called lower Wts are truly in need. This is now so-called top Wts undermine the livelihood and reputation of all Wts.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Need of renunciation & dedication
However, to truly become a force in this world dedication is needed. There are some organisations and religious groups that "succeed and thrive" on this earth because of their dedication. Oftentimes their aims are awry, but they serve and help each other and eat together as one family and that is enough for them to gain success and spread their teachings from one land to the next.
This very faculty of sacrifice is missing in our AMPS nowadays. That is why despite having the great teachings of dharma in our books, due to this blatant lack of renunciation and dedication to help and serve others, our AMPS is stuck, unfortunately. Mostly because of a few bad apples.
So the spirit of madhukar and ajagar is deeply needed in our Wt sannyási order. Sadly, some Wts are doing anything and everything for their own self and nothing for the welfare of our collective. One bad apple spoils the bunch. When so-called central Dadas are acting selfishly, hoarding money, indulging in luxuries, and going against the spirit of renunciation, then that taints and undermines our entire WT cadre.
It is a shame. There is no dearth of dedicated workers and margiis in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. There are so many good people. But those dedicated workers just get pushed aside in one corner by the so-called ruling elite. By this entire manner, the spirit of renunciation and the sacrifice represented by our saffron flag and saffron coloured sannyási dress has been severely compromised.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Namaskar,
in Him,
Ac Kamalkrsna
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, Conduct of an Acarya
* * *
The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
* * *
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Those sinners have suddenly vanished
"Áji, tomári parashe tomári haraśe, dharańii ut́hilo hási…” (Prabhat Samgiita #0734)
Purport:
My Parama Purusa, today, basking in Your ever-flowing krpa of joy and moved by Your warm touch, all mortals - all my brothers and sisters - have started smiling. Everyone is wholly ensconced in Your cosmic rhythm and infinite bliss. From all corners, human beings everywhere are expressing their heartfelt feeling by proclaiming: "Supreme Entity, my Dearmost, I love You so much.”
Most Compassionate One, in the flow of Your grace and blessings, the dark fog has lifted in the mere blink of an eye. Those sinners, trying to extinguish Your spirituality, universal ideology, and teachings of neo-humanism, were like dark fog, and today those very sinners have suddenly vanished from the world in a flash. It is Your krpa.
Those thoughts which were previously lying suppressed in seed form, in the realm of imagination, have today descended down into the core of all mortals. All have started thinking about bhagavad dharma. With this kindling of light on earth, every jiiva is now trying to merge into the seven realms - and play the divine flute in unison, with one Supreme Goal in mind...
== Section: Hindi Quote ==
उन्हें cheat किया गया था
“[युगसन्धि का काल] एक [युग] का आगमन हो रहा है और दूसरे [युग] का निर्गमन हो रहा है | यह आगमन तथा निर्गमन—यह जो एक विशेष अवस्था, इस अवस्था को युगसन्धि कहते हैं | तो आज जो है, वह पुराना जमाना चला गया या जा रहा है, उन्हें जाना है, मजबूरी जाना है | लोग उसे पसन्द नहीं करते हैं | आज के लोग उस भेदबुद्धि का समर्थन नहीं करते हैं | मनुष्य समझ लिए कि उन्हें धोखा दिया गया था, उन्हें cheat किया गया था, बुद्धू बनाया गया था | आज वह सब नहीं चलेगा | वह युग चला गया, आज नया युग आ रहा है | उसे स्वागत करना है, उसे मान लेना है, तभी तरक्की होगी | और तरक्की कौन नहीं चाहते हैं जी ? सब कोई चाहते हैं | और इसलिए यह जो नया स्वर्णिम प्रभात [नव्यमानवतावाद] आ गया, उसे स्वागत कर लो |”
[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Vanii Explanation, NP, MGD 1 Jan 1984 Ananda Nagar
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Who is responsible for divisions of AMPS
Ananda Marga ideology states, "In the Mahabharata period, it was the rule that the country head was held responsible if a person died of starvation. Not merely this, if there was an early death, if a child of five or so died, people regarded it as a flaw in the ruling structure." (1)
Note: In His above teaching, Baba is revealing the fact that leaders are directly responsible for all the existing problems in society. And nowadays our AMPS is riddled with all sorts of problems. Margii rights have been curtailed, and the Bhukti Pradhan system has been rigged. Groupism is rampant.
The key responsible person is the long-time B group leader, Ac Sarvatmananda ji. Secondly, the fault lies with Acaryas Rudrananada ji, Parmeshvarananda ji, Vandanananda ji, and Ananda Giita Didi etc. First it was Dada Sarvatmananda ji who incited and introduced all these horrific problems. And then it was Acaryas Rudrananda ji, Parmeshvarananda ji, Vandanananda ji, Ananda Giita Didi etc who adopted all these exploitative policies of Dada Sarvatmananda ji. Such leaders are most definitely responsible for their own misdeeds like derailing margii rights etc.
Reference
1. G.D. Ranchi, 03 Dec 1967, Hindi
इसलिए, और भी, उसका अधिक...
Baba says, “अपना आदमी हो, घर का आदमी हो ; कोई सत्य से इधर-उधर हट गया, sincerity की कमी जिनमें है—उसका विरोध करो, बर्दाश्त मत करो | अपना आदमी है तो क्या है | अपना आदमी अगर असाधु है, insincere है, तो, और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | क्यों ? बाहर में अगर साँप रहा, वह जितना ख़तरनाक है, घर में अगर साँप घुस गया तो और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | इसलिए, और भी, उसका अधिक विरोध होना चाहिए |” (1) (Sa’dhana’ kii Mukhy Ba’t – Satya’shraii Bano, EGD, 25 November 1978, Mumbai)
Reference
1. Sa’dhana’ kii Mukhy Ba’t – Satya’shraii Bano, EGD, 25 November 1978, Mumbai
AM ideology across the galaxies
Ananda Marga ideology states, “जहाँ एक छोटे-से शहर में [आनन्दमार्ग धर्म का ] छोटा-सा एक ‘nucleus’ था, वह nucleus तो उतना ही रह गया | मगर दायरा अब छोटा-सा शहर नहीं; समूचा दुनिया और सिर्फ़ यह नहीं, अब तो यह ग्रह-ग्रहान्तर में भी फैल गया है | फैल रहा है | फैलता जाएगा |” [मार्गियों की गूँज "बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !"] (1)
Here below is an English summary of Baba’s above Hindi teaching.
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.
Reference
1. Spiritual Truth Surpasses Everything, V7-14 (E), MGD 3 January 1979 Patna
== Section: Hindi Quote ==
इसलिए, और भी, उसका अधिक...
Baba says, “अपना आदमी हो, घर का आदमी हो ; कोई सत्य से इधर-उधर हट गया, sincerity की कमी जिनमें है—उसका विरोध करो, बर्दाश्त मत करो | अपना आदमी है तो क्या है | अपना आदमी अगर असाधु है, insincere है, तो, और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | क्यों ? बाहर में अगर साँप रहा, वह जितना ख़तरनाक है, घर में अगर साँप घुस गया तो और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | इसलिए, और भी, उसका अधिक विरोध होना चाहिए |” (1) (Sa’dhana’ kii Mukhy Ba’t – Satya’shraii Bano, EGD, 25 November 1978, Mumbai)
Reference
1. Sa’dhana’ kii Mukhy Ba’t – Satya’shraii Bano, EGD, 25 November 1978, Mumbai
== Section: Important Teaching ==
AM ideology across the galaxies
Ananda Marga ideology states, “जहाँ एक छोटे-से शहर में [आनन्दमार्ग धर्म का ] छोटा-सा एक ‘nucleus’ था, वह nucleus तो उतना ही रह गया | मगर दायरा अब छोटा-सा शहर नहीं; समूचा दुनिया और सिर्फ़ यह नहीं, अब तो यह ग्रह-ग्रहान्तर में भी फैल गया है | फैल रहा है | फैलता जाएगा |” [मार्गियों की गूँज "बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !"] (1)
Here below is an English summary of Baba’s above Hindi teaching.
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.
Reference
1. Spiritual Truth Surpasses Everything, V7-14 (E), MGD 3 January 1979 Patna
== Section 3: Links ==
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