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Saturday, May 10, 2025

AP festival committee + 2 more

Baba
AP festival committee

Namaskar,

Around the globe there are various kinds of Ananda Purnima celebrations. And this year it will be celebrated on Monday, 12 May 2025.
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Great style celebration

In many places, Margiis are extremely enthusiastic. They give maximum donations, according to their capacity, and every year they build upon and enhance their celebrations and philanthropic activities for Ananda Purnima. They organize all kinds of social service projects and arrange programs for the full spectrum of all age groups.


Who does what

Inferior Ananda Purnia programs are celebrated for a few hours only. A mediocre program starts from paincajanya and goes to 3pm. And after taking final food, margiis depart.
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In the great majority of units, however, a grand Ananda Purnima program is held. The ideal Ananda Purnima program happens in many units in India where the festivities are held over a 36 hour period with a 24 hour kiirtana programme.


Unsavory style #1: Beg everything from non-Margiis

In some other places, Margiis, due to lack of bhakti, don't like to spend even one penny for the occasion of Ananda Purnima. Whereas for their own family functions - marriages, baby naming ceremonies etc - they spend lots of money and celebrate with big fanfare.

But on the occasion of Ananda Purnima, they do not give any financial support. Just they anticipate that dadas and didis will beg for food by telling the public that a grand function will be held and there will be mass feeding, with thousands of people participating. So wts collect kind, cash, material, and everything from non-Margiis. And then they arrange and cook food etc, and feed everyone, including all the Margiis in the unit. You may be surprised, but there are some units that function in this way. Margiis donate nothing or hardly anything, and then they come for the celebration and eat the food which is donated by the common public in the name of feeding the poor, the homeless etc. So these types of units also exist.

Instead of taking food that was donated to the local AM children’s home and using that for the Ananda Purnima function, the opposite should be done. There should be an abundance of sumptuous food for the Ananda Purnima celebrations, and that well prepared food should be shared with the local AM children’s home.
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So in the above example, the local Margiis are apathetic and the Wts organise everything. The next example portrays units where the exact opposite is going on: Margiis are actively involved while some local Wts undermine the program planning etc.


Unsavoury style #2: Wts steal money

Here is the case where Margiis of the local unit are very enthusiastic and contribute a lot of donations towards Ananda Purnima festivities etc. But unfortunately those Margiis don’t have control over the money. Rather, concerning Wts capture those accounts and sit in key positions in management. The goal of such Wts is to funnel those funds for their own personal use. In those areas, Margiis give large donations from their own side and often solicit financial donations from the public. They collect food, vegetables, cash, kind, tents, cooks etc. So much gets arranged by non-Margii donations. The in-charge Wts receive all those cash donations and put that in their pocket.

After keeping the lion’s share for themselves, some portion is used by these Wts to make high quality food for themselves, and they prepare medium quality food for the Margiis. And then all the leftover or discarded outdated vegetables etc get used for the homeless and poor people. Or even, such types of Wts often think it best to avoid feeding the poor entirely. It is also seen that on the occasion special sweets are arranged. And these same Wts stockpile half of the sweets as their own personal stash to eat over the coming days, and only half is served at the function. Because of overeating of sweets on an ongoing basis, many Wts suffer from serious illnesses like diabetes resulting in blindness and limb amputations. Due to the aforesaid reasons, in many units Margiis and Wts quarrel among themselves and have heated exchanges. They quarrel because of the stolen sweets and the disappearance of the funds / money. That is unfortunate.
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Solution

To avoid this, the best is to form an Ananda Purnima organizing committee, where trusted family people and Wts oversee the money in a very transparent way. And without the approval of the collective body, no expenditure should be made. All monies collected for this occasion should be spent on social service works for that very day. Ananda Purnima is not the day to steal public donations, or save money for a rainy day in the future. This is a day of service and merriment, and the propagation of Ananda Marga ideology.


Conclusion

Whether the Ananda Purnima program is celebrated in an ideal way, or a mediocre or inferior way, depends upon the depth of the flow of bhakti with the hearts of Margiis and Wts. It has nothing to do with money.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Vikash


Way to convince penny-pinchers

For the great cause, Margiis should be inspired by bhakti and emotion to do great things. Now, in the natural course of life, human beings do all kinds of sins knowingly and unknowingly, and one has to face those sins. Baba has given various ways for requital. The easiest way is to please Guru. That means following all those guidelines which Baba has given in Caryacarya. And one of those points is the observance and celebration of Ananda Purnima. So, if you participate, donate, feed the hungry poor, and maintain at least sufficient hours worth of scheduling the serving of the needy, then Guru will be pleased. Otherwise, as everyone lives their life and dies leaving their money behind, the common miser will also die and leave it behind. The ultra-rich who do not like to donate leave all their riches behind at the time of death and their material wealth goes into oblivion.
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Regarding those units where due to a lack of bhakti, some Margiis don't like to spend one penny on Ananda Purnima,  one should try to convince them on the aforesaid point. That, to please God, they should donate to Ananda Purnima. And there should not be any burden on local service projects like children's home etc.

The children forming the AM children’s home should be fed Ananda Purnima food, and they should be given additional things such as toys and new clothes etc on this day., By that way, the children also will remember and be waiting for the next time when the grand occasion of Ananda Purnima is going to come. That is how it should be. Furthermore if the services of the children’s home cook are being utilized in preparing food for all the Margiis at the A.P.  function, then the cook should be awarded extra. And one should let the Margii Ananda Purnima participants know that they are donating for this to please their Guru.


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Vote or not vote

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


== Section 3: Links ==

Upcoming festival: getting ready
Other Postings to Read
Posture of full surrender
Mother's Day: why dogmatic 
Fundamental spiritual teachings




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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Posture of full surrender + 3 more

Baba
Posture of full surrender

Namaskar,

The practice of sastaunga pranam is performed by every sincere sadhaka on a daily basis. It is a vital aspect of our bhakti-cum-spiritual practices. And it is a time when we interact with Guru directly. So it is an extremely important mudra. Unfortunately, some are doing this in the wrong manner. Here first we examine Sadguru Baba’s eternal guideline.

Ananda Marga ideology states, “The human body is composed of eight main parts and is thus called aśt́auṋga. Prostration is called saśt́auṋga prańáma. …. Of the five sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin), one, the skin, can be omitted, and of the five motor organs (vocal cord, hands, legs, excretory and genital organ), one, the vocal cord can be omitted. This leaves the eight constituent parts. And the prostration made with these eight body-parts is called saśt́auṋga pranama.” (1)

Unfortunately, some are doing sastaunga pranam in the wrong way. To clarify this and bring all on the right path, we should look at the history.
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Extend arms & place hands on Baba’s feet

When Sadguru Baba started Ananda Marga in the Jamalpur days, He used to allow disciples to touch His feet during sastaunga pranam. Baba would sit on the cot and have His legs hang below so His feet were on the ground. That time margiis used to do sastaunga pranam by extending their arms and placing their hands on Baba’s feet. It was His causeless grace, as touching His feet in sastaunga pranam has great spiritual benefit.

Later on, when the number of margiis increased this tradition of physically touching Guru’s feet became rare. But it continued in its own way. On select occasions, when He granted permission then sadhakas could touch His feet, otherwise not.

As we know, Guru is ever-present so regardless of one’s location, His disciples are blessed to be able to do sastaunga pranam. One visualises and ideates that, “Guru is sitting before me and I am touching His feet with both hands.” And in this blessed stance of surrender, the palms are flat, facing down, and the sadhaka has the ideation of touching His feet with both hands.
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Dogma #1: hands together as in namaskar

Some, who do not understand, started spreading the dogma that while lying in sastaunga pranama one should place the hands together as in namaskar. But that is the wrong approach. Sadhakas should wholly avoid that pitfall. Remember, the palms should be open and facing downward to touch His feet.

Sastaunga pranam means the 8-limbed pranam, and to do this properly the arms must be fully lengthened with the palms facing downward to touch His feet.

Furthermore, as every sadhaka knows, the place of the mind is the ajina cakra. So when touching the forehead to the earth in this mudra the feeling of surrender arises. And when doing sastaunga pranam one should ideate that they are touching Guru’s feet and surrendering their mind fully unto Him.
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Dogma #2: elbows bent with palms together

Another dogma related with sastaunga pranam is that some do not extend the arms fully, rather they keep the elbows bent with the palms together. Actually this is a double dogma. Firstly, because the hands should be separated with the palms downward, as previously noted. And second because in sastaunga pranama the entire body should be straight like one metal rod. No part of the body should be bent. From toes to fingertips the body should be fully lengthened. That denotes one’s simplicity and full surrender to Guru. Thus if anyone is keeping the elbows bent that is wrong. It is a second dogma related with sastaunga pranam. To avoid this double dogma, one should ensure that when doing sastaunga pranam they are situated in such a way that there is ample space to extend their body fully with the palms downward to touch His feet.
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Conclusion

That is how to do this salutation of full prostration whereby one is touching Guru’s feet. In this stance of surrender, Guru always responds always. So one should try to hear His divine blessing of kalyanamastu. With due reverence and a pointed mind, one will hear Guru giving His blessing. Otherwise sastaunga pranam is not complete.

Finally, as we know, Guru is everywhere and always with you, so any sadhaka can do sastaunga pranam anytime, any place.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Samarpan Deva

~ In-depth study ~

Sas't'aunga pranam is only done to Guru, not to  anyone else.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Sáśt́áunga prańáma: Sáśt́áunga prańáma is a symbol of simplicity. It is to be done only to Márga Guru. It signifies surrender to the ideology." (2)

Here following is the etymological meaning of the term sas't'aunga.

sa    +   as't'a  +  unga    =  sas't'aunga
(with)    (eight)     (parts)  =  with eight parts

As Baba tells, "the prostration made with these eight body-parts is called sas't'aunga pranama." (3)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "Women can do salutation by touching the ground with the forehead instead of full prostration." (4)


Where wrong sastaunga pranam is prevalent

Unfortunately, in our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, the above discussed mistake is prevalent in the eastern part of India.
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References
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell part 6, Ekendriya – 5
2. Caryacarya, Part 1, Methods of Salutation
3. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell part 6, Ekendriya – 5
4. Caryacarya, Part 1, Methods of Salutation


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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: Important Teaching ==

Place of sahasrára cakra

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Every cell has a controlling point. The controlling point of all the controlling points of all the cells is the Guru cakra – the common controlling point. The sahasrára cakra is the psychological name and the Guru cakra is the physical name. The sahasrára cakra has no corporal structure. Its spiritual location is on the outer portion of the cranium (the point is called Brahmarandhra). The Guru cakra is just inside the cranium and is the controlling point of all the controlling points of all the brain cells on the physical, psychic and spiritual planes." (1)

Reference
1. Yoga Psychology, Ideation and Meditation


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Middle East nations: designed for disaster

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Many people consider their temple to be the only sacred place of worship. But the funny thing is that the builders who construct temples are unholy people or untouchables, and are thus barred from entering their premises. Each religion has its own scriptures. Some scriptures are worshipped with such reverence that they are treated as deities. But the paper on which the scripture was written, and the printing and binding of the book were perhaps done by people of other religions. But once the book is complete it is transformed into a holy scripture and those who made it will not have the right to even touch it. In fact, not only the holy scriptures, but all books are considered as a symbol of the goddess of learning. To pay obeisance to the book by repeatedly touching the forehead with it is a part of religious observance. Many people spend huge sums of money to make an idol of clay only to immerse it in a river with pomp and ceremony to conclude the religious festival. But if the people of other religions happen to break even a finger of that idol terrible bloodshed will ensue. Thus, those who advocate the formation of countries on the basis of religious faith will cause irreparable damage by fragmenting human society.”
   
“Human beings readily accept traditions without seeking the reasons behind them. Since ancient days the semitic people have been observing the practice of circumcision. Moses and Mohammed accepted this system which today has become tradition. The ancient Austrics used to worship the Sun. Their purpose was to please the Sun God and be blessed with heavy rainfall and bumper harvests. In the social system of the Austrics, women had a predominant role. Thus, in the system of worship and other religious ceremonies, the priest had no significant role. Even the Sun God was looked upon as a female deity and the Moon was a male God. The Sun God was addressed as “mother” and the worship done in her honour was called “Chat Puja”. Even today in Magadh Chat Puja is held twice a year during the harvest time. The sentiment of Chat Puja was so deeply rooted in Magadh that their system of worship is in vogue even today even after such tremendous Aryan, Buddhist and Moslem influence. Of course, in the external rituals of worship some changes have taken place, but the system of worship has not yet become extinct. Even the Moslems participate in the Chat Puja. In some areas they themselves organize the ritual and in other places they get the puja performed through the Hindus. This Chat Puja has now become a tradition. There was a time in Bengal when the Moslems used to worship Satyanáráyańa or the Oláicánd.”

“From the above discussion it is apparent that religions engender hatred for others, blind faith, etc. in the minds of their followers. Through such religions it is next to impossible to establish unity in the society. Religious differences should be minimized as much as possible, but it should be remembered that blind faith in a religion cannot be forcibly eliminated. To strike at any type of sentiment will only cause that sentiment to grow stronger. Psychological methods will have to be employed to make people realize the irrational nature of blind religious faith. This requires a rational interpretation of philosophy through enlightened intellect. When the human mind is gripped by the fear psychology it gives indulgence to blind faith rather than logic and reason. If human fear is removed through logic and reason, the very basis for blind faith will be weakened. That is why human beings will have to be taught philosophical doctrines in a rational way. Furthermore, to remove the psycho-sentiment for a particular physical object, either the object itself should be removed or, by changing the very outlook through scientific and humanitarian reasoning, the person concerned should be separated from that sentimental object. For example, those who perform religious ceremonies in worship of the moon will find it difficult to continue their practice once, due to scientific advancement, they actually get the opportunity to walk on the moon. Blind faith must be removed through the application of science and humanistic appeals. People will have to be united under the common banner of one religion.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 2, Human Society Is One and Indivisible – 2


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Motherhood issues

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Pregnant women and female animals may work half of what they usually do at other times; but under no circumstances should they be allowed to do strenuous work, as it may lead to premature delivery or stillbirth." (1)

Note 1: Unfortunately both in the east and in the west expectant women are often put in physically challenging and compromising situations. For instance, many expectant women who have career jobs in the US might work full-time right up until their delivery day. They are often compelled to work, either due to financial or professional pressures. In the many countries expectant women are often forced to engage in strenuous work throughout their pregnancy. These types of critical situations are neither healthy, nor sustainable, nor humane; yet they are pervasive around the globe. In comparison, women in economically wealthier families in the east, generally do not work and are less physically active during pregnancy.


Coerced to return to work

Systematic steps need to be taken to ease the workload of all expectant women. Failing that, the well-being of both mother and baby will remain precarious, at best. When the aim should be to provide a very comfortable and safe environment for all expectant women, especially those in the latter stages of pregnancy. Not only that, a maximum amount of job leave should be given to those moms who recently delivered. But unfortunately, often working mothers return to work as quickly as possible.

One can easily imagine that when mothers do not get resting time before giving birth, then how will that same mother provide love and affection to newborn infants if they are in a rush to return to work. This is a very sad state of affairs and related with the future of the people all over the globe, not just in those local areas. Because without proper love, their child's development is severely hampered and their full psychic growth will be impeded.  So this is a universal issue that needs everyone's attention.

Baba says, "Pregnant women and female animals may work half of what they usually do at other times; but under no circumstances should they be allowed to do strenuous work, as it may lead to premature delivery or stillbirth." (2)

Situation of mothers in so-called developed countries

Note 2: Those who are forcing or allowing expecting mothers to do engage in physically demanding work or chores during their pregnancy may be developed materially but are not developed on humanitarian grounds - with regards to understanding others' problems. That is why nearly everywhere in the western world, in all offices up to the last stage of pregnancy women are working as they did in when they were in 100% fit and healthy condition. That is why nowadays the most affected on this point are females in western countries. And in result serious damage to the babies happens. One can easily imagine that when mothers do not get resting time before giving birth, then how will that same mother provide love and affection to newborn infants. Because in one week or so they will again join their career jobs. This is a very sad state and demands our attention. Because this is related with the future of the people in those affected areas. And indirectly the whole globe is seriously affected. Because without proper love, their children's development is severely hampered-- their full psychic growth and the growth of their brain is impossible because of this problem. Baba tells this in His book, Namah Shivaya Shantaya.

Very poor mothers in so-called third world countries are also suffering from the same problem of being overworked in the late stage of pregnancy.

In Him,
Lata’

References
1. Shabda Cayanika - 20
2. Shabda Cayanika - 20


== Section 3: Links ==

Upcoming festival: getting ready
Other Postings to Read
Mother's Day: why dogmatic 
Fundamental spiritual teachings

Perfect story for present era

Humans reduced to lustful creatures



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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Mahaprayan of Ac. Vishuddhananda Avt

Baba

Mahaprayan of Ac. Vishuddhananda Avt 

Namaskar,

It is with much sadness that we share the news of the mahaprayan of Acarya Vishuddhananda Avadhuta. 

May we all take solace in the fact that Baba will lovingly bestow His infinite grace.

in Him,
Harideva

Note: Here is an alert for those cremating a dead body in India or Indian managed cremation homes around the world. Their custom is to put the fire in the mouth of the deceased to initiate the burning of the body. This is prohibited in AM as it is uncivilised. So watch out; do not allow this. If you are not careful, they will end up cremating the body in this manner. Make them aware ahead of time. 

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The practice of putting fire into the mouth of the dead body is repulsive, it should not be encouraged." (Caryacarya - 1, Disposal of the Dead Body)


~ In-depth study ~

We have seen that when somebody dies then in offering their condolences people say now Mr So-and-so is sitting on Baba's lap. On other occasions when telling a Baba story people also say, "Such and such person sat on Baba's lap." But these days the trend is that "sitting on Baba's lap" is used more in connection with death. And that causes some confusion in the minds of readers. To unknot the situation please read below. 

Dogma: if "on Baba's lap" only used for death

Here are quoted lines from recently posted emails on various forums, wherein the writer uses the phrase - "in Baba's lap" - with the occasion of death:

- "May Parama Purusa Baba accept her in HIS divine lap"

- "We pray to Baba - please give him shelter in his lap... "

- "May his soul rest in the lap of our beloved BABA"

- "Now she is taking rest in Baba's Lap."

- "May Baba accept him in HIS divine lap....."

- "May he rest in HIS loving lap of eternity."

- "We are sure that Baba has taken him in His loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in Baba's lap forever."

- "Let her rest peacefully in Baba's Lap - which she always desired."

- "now he is in beloved Baba's lap"

- "May his soul get peaceful place in His lap"

- "He is now in Bábá's loving lap"

- "May Baba bless him with a seat in His lap."

- "May BABA accept him in HIS divine lap!"

- "May Baba take him in his eternal loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in peace taking shelter in Baba's lap."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

- "We all collectively pray to Baba to take him on Baba's divine lap forever.”

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. These days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's intimate spiritual experiences - unfortunately. By this way, the phrase "in Baba's lap" is being misused, and step by step the real meaning is being forgotten as now people more commonly use the phrase to eulogize those who have died, and much less so to express their inner feelings of bhakti. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.


Baba story: "sitting on Baba's lap"

Some time ago after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba. He said, "After being lovingly scolded by Baba for my wrongdoings, then He called me close and placed me on His lap - I remained there for some time soaking up His love - and He blessed me."

We all enjoyed hearing about his personal account with Baba during dharma samiiksa. When he finished telling his factual and historical event, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries. Towards the end, one new margii raised his hand and asked, "How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Everyone stared at the new margii in amazement. There was a look of astonishment all around - people were really shocked to hear him say this. The new sadhaka sensed that something was wrong, and he said very matter-of-factly, "I thought that sitting on Baba's Lap means that he (the margii) died - that is why I asked that question."

This was quite eye-opening for those of us in the room: Through our language and expression we had unknowingly taught someone to think that being on Baba's lap is the equivalent of death. Because it seems that nowadays people only use the phrase "Baba's lap" when a person has died, such as "Let him rest peacefully in Baba's lap", as if in order to sit on Baba’s lap one has to die. But that is false. Sincere sadhakas regularly sit on Baba’s lap in their meditation. It is His grace. It is just like how a child need not die in order to sit on his father’s lap.

The idea is that this phrase - Baba's lap - has been linked with death due to extreme overuse. So for some time if sadhakas use this phrase exclusively for spiritual purposes, that will be best. The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its pure spiritual quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.

Baba would bless bhaktas and place them on His lap

There are tens of thousands of recorded stories by sadhakas where they use the phrase, "on Baba's lap", when describing their experiences of being with Baba: He used to bless them and bring them on His lap. People should understand the deeply mystical value of this expression, and not just think that Baba's lap means death, i.e. that you can only sit on His lap at the time of death. Still today there are thousands of margiis walking this earth who sat in Baba's lap. And not only that, there are countless more sadhakas who were blessed by Baba in dreams and sadhana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply intimate experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

There are so many ways an aspirant can reach unto Baba's lap including in sadhana. That is the main idea that should be preserved. Sadhana is a spiritual practice and one can sit on Baba's lap in sadhana. We should make it cent-per-cent clear to one and all that the phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", does not mean death.

"Mahaprayan" means death of mortals - confirm for yourself
from the Samsad Bengali-English Dictionary

Mahaprayan (Death): Many are aware that mahaprayan (death) is the common term used in India and especially in our Bengal to describe the death of any human being, even ordinary people. In that way, the obituary columns of the newspapers of Bengal regularly cite the mahaprayan (death) of various persons of society who died or passed away.

Some may get confused and wrongly think that the word 'mahaprayan' (death) is one extraordinarily grand term of bhakti to be used in association with Parama Purusa. But that is not at all the case. Rather to do so is only to undermine the eternal presence of Parama Purusa. That is why no bhaktas ever use the word 'mahaprayan' in reference to Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Because Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna exist eternally. Then there is no question of Their mahaprayan (death).

Baba is Parama Purusa so He is eternal and there is no question of His mahaprayan.

Here it should be known that the convention of an annual death day ceremony (i.e. shraddhainjali or mahaprayan) is a foundation of the Islamic tradition. Muslims are well known for this, and their approach of an annual death day ceremony was adopted by the leader of a particular group in AMPS. So no one should think that mahaprayan is some type of sacred event. It is done on the death day anniversary of Muslims.

And for those who need still more technical proof then all this can be clarified quite readily by referencing the dictionary. Specifically in the Samsad Bengali-English dictionary 3rd edition on page 848. By checking there, it will be confirmed that the word 'mahaprayan' means death. Which is why it is used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens. And that is the case in this letter also. The term mahaprayan means death, and this is the ideal term for this purpose.

Mahaprayan is only for humans not for Sadguru

Here it should be qualified that there is both a real mahaprayan and fake mahaprayan. Real mahaprayan marks the death of any ordinary human being, just like the aforesaid news. This is the proper use of the term: To note a person's departure from this earth. That is the meaning of the mahaprayan term and that is the standard way the term is used in Indian languages.

Then there is the fake, or so-called, or dogmatic mahaprayan. That is when certain vested interests try to apply the mahaprayan term to Parama Purusa. This is grossly inappropriate because when Parama Purusa Sadguru Baba is that Divine Entity who is beginningless and endless and resides always in our heart, then it is entirely wrong to proclaim that He is gone.

That is why rational margiis are protesting; because the Oct 21st program is so-called mahaprayan. So-called means that something is fake. Parama Purusa is eternal, thus for some vested interests to declare "mahaprayan of Parama Purusa" is nothing but so-called mahaprayan.

Mahaprayan only really happens in the case of human beings, not Parama Purusa. Those doing mahaprayan for Sadguru are hypocrites. On the one side in meditation they ask His grace thinking that He is ever-present, and on the other side they think that Baba has passed away. That is their hypocrisy.


== Section 2: Links ==

Upcoming Festival: Ananda Purnima 12 May
AP celebrations for all 
Upcoming festival: getting ready
Other Postings to Read
Fundamental spiritual teachings

Perfect story for present era

Humans reduced to lustful creatures



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