Mahaprayan of an Acarya

Baba

Mahaprayan of an Acarya

Namaskar,
It is with much sadness that we share with you news of the mahaprayan (death) of Ac Kedarji. Respected Acaryaji breathed his last on 6th August 2015 at around 4pm at Arraha, Supaul, Bihar India. He was 96 years old at the time of his mahaprayan, and surely all will remember him as an ardent devotee of the Lord - Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.

Many are aware that Acarya Kedarji had a long and colourful history in AMPS and was part of many significant events. Acaryaji came into Ananda Marga and was initiated into tantra sadhana in 1956. And over the many years and decades he fulfilled his dharmic duties of serving Sadguru Baba and the society. His passing is a loss to us all - and the greater humanity.

May we all take solace in the fact that our dear Ac Kedarji was a devotee of Sadguru Baba. Certainly he will attain mukti or moksa, accordingly. Baba will lovingly bestow His grace and he will remain under His Supreme shelter.

at the lotus feet of Baba,
Ramdev


Note 1: "Mahaprayan" means death - 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 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 devotional term 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 devotees 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 on page 742. 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.


Note 2: Mahaprayan is only for humans
Parama Purusa is eternal

Here it should be qualified that there is both 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 Himself. 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.


Note 3: Story: - sitting on Baba's lap means died?
(contributed by one margii)

Recently after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba.

He said, "After being punished by Baba, 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 story, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries.


"How did Baba bring you back to life?"

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 awry.

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 a child need not die in order to sit on hi father’s lap.


Sitting on Baba's lap
must not only refer to death

At that moment I thought that everyone, new and old, should be clear about the real and devotional meaning of this phrase, "being on Baba's lap." It should not become stigmatized such that it only means death. Because in its true sense, the phrase "being on Baba's lap" really does carry a highly devotional and sweet feeling.

It is just like how a small child sits on its parent's lap. In a similar way, a spiritual child (human being) sits on the lap of Parama Purusa. By Baba's grace this can happen anytime in one's sadhana, especially in dhyana. Such a phrase then should not become  stigmatized because too many people only use it at the time of death.

We should be careful that we do not relegate "Baba's lap" only to the point of death.

The connotation of death must not become synonymous with "being on Baba's lap." Because the phrase - "being on Baba's lap" - is a devotional experience that can happen today itself in sadhana, and especially in dhyana. The phrase "being on Baba's lap" should not lose this quality and only mean death. It should not meet the same dark fate as happened with the term harijan. Nowadays, for the occasion of death / mahaprayan, 99.9% of the time people use the phrase "on Baba's lap", and for devotional stories the phrase "on Baba's lap" is used 0.01% of the time. That is why - for devotional purposes - this phrase is already included on the endangered species list.


Must not meet same fate as "harijan"

As we all know, these days in India nobody uses the term harijan to mean "a devotee". Whereas 70 years ago it was used in that way. The term harijan did mean bhakta. But ever since the time of Gandhi when he glued the harijan term to the lowest so-called caste, i.e so-called untouchables, nobody uses the the harijan to mean devotee. Never. Because the term harijan has been stigmatized to mean "untouchable". Nobody uses it to mean "devotee", but that is the original and true meaning of the word.

The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its devotional quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.


Baba would bless devotees and place them on His lap

There are 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 devotional 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 dhyana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply devotional experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

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


Dogma:
now "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 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."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. Of course, it is fine to write like that. Here the point is that this same phrase "in Baba's lap" should also be used when describing one's devotional practices and experiences. But these days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's devotional 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 devotional feeling. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.

Here again is the central idea:

The connotation of death must not become synonymous with "being on Baba's lap." Because the phrase - "being on Baba's lap" - is a devotional experience that can happen today itself in sadhana, and especially in dhyana. The phrase "being on Baba's lap" should not lose this quality and only mean death. It should not meet the same dark fate as happened with the term harijan. Nowadays, for the occasion of death / mahaprayan, 99.9% of the time people use the phrase "on Baba's lap", and for devotional stories the phrase "on Baba's lap" is used 0.01% of the time. That is why - for devotional purposes - this phrase is already included on the endangered species list.

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 devotional purposes, that will be best.

Why ritualistic puja, arcana, dakśińá are fruitless + who is your enemy?

Baba

This email contains four sections:
1. PS #4874: With the virtue of my pújá, arcaná, and dakśińá, I could not get You
2. Time has come to blow trumpets of victory - Ananda Vanii #3
3. End Quote: Who is your enemy?
4. Links


With the virtue of my pújá, arcaná, and dakśińá, I could not get You

"Tiirthe tomáre khunjiá páiini,gáne dharivár prayás kori,..." (4874)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, I searched for You in different so-called holy places but I utterly failed to find You. My whole approach was meaningless, just a waste of time. Because my  quest  was based on dogma and ignorance.  That is why I was met with failure and could not reach unto You. So now I am trying to reach You through Prabhat Samgiita songs. In the first phase - indulging in lies and hypocrisy I didn’t succeed in getting You. But, by Your grace, now I am moving on the path of satya, eternal truth.

Baba, I heard that You remained in Your heavenly abode - satya loka - while I lie in the deepest, darkest depths, drowned in all kinds of vices, i.e. at the bottom of the underworld, wasting time only in eating sleeping and procreation and not doing sadhana. Alas, I thought that with the virtue of my ritualistic pújá [1], arcaná [2], and dakśińá [3], I could have You close. I thought by this way I would get You, but instead it was just a waste of time.

O' the Supreme Entity, I wondered why I was not getting You and was just remaining far away. I thought You are very distant from me so I can’t get Your proximity.  Now how can I dye my mind, in Your colour?  Baba, let Your grace, Your blessing, and the devotional strength of my longing for You, pull me and draw me close to You.

Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #4874:

[1] Ritualistic puja: Any type of worship that involves praying and making offerings to an idol, going to tiirthas, singing hymns to the idol etc

[2] Arcana: Any worship done with external paraphernalia or worldly offering such as flowers, sandalwood., colours etc. 

Some dogmatic Hindu worshipers collect physical articles, lamps, and flowers and do certain rituals to honour and call the Lord. That is arcana. In our Ananda Marga that physical, external, and ritualistic approach does not belong.

And Baba tells us, "The type of worship which is performed with selfish motive and external paraphernalia is called arca or arcana." (1) 

[3] Daksina: Offering in cash and kind (sweets, money) made to the priest.

Typical arcana tray materials used in dogmatic Hindu worship

Below is the photo of arcana tray and the various materials used in dogmatic Hindu worship. Overall there are innumerable types of arcanas where different mundane materials are involved. Here is one sample of one type of arcana used in worshipping the deity. Shown below are edibles. scents, colour, paste & sweets, and two idols. Other arcana materials include dainties and delicacies, flowers, grains, nuts, leaves, fragrance, medicine, clothes, ornaments all types of household things can be sued - they are countless.

Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya

In Him
Lalita’

== Section 2 ==

Time has come to blow the trumpets of victory - Ananda Vanii #3

Ananda Vanii states, “Thorns on the path cannot deter those who have assembled with the determination to march in unison. They are blowing the trumpets of victory in an effort to conquer the universe of a timid mind. O human beings march ahead – let the song of march be your only slogan.” (1)

Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis.

== Section 3 ==

Who is your enemy?

Baba says, "In the Vedic language, the word 'guru' is derived from the root 'gur' plus the suffix 'un'. The root 'gur' means 'to train others how to speak, how to behave in a dignified manner'. The Guru teaches us to follow a methodical way of life. To love is not the only work of the Guru. One who only loves you is your enemy, and one who only punishes you is also your enemy. But the one who both loves and punishes in a balanced way is the real Guru." (1)

Note: Along with the Guru-disciple relation, this aforesaid Baba's teaching is equally applicable in (a) ideal parent-child relations, (b) ideal "shraman'a"-trainee relations, and (c) ideal teacher-student relations.

Reference
1. Yoga Psychology, 1998 Edn, p.174

== Section 4 ==

Links

Marriage tax on margiis

Vital issues - discussion between two parties

Why prayer is dogma and wrong + 3 more

Baba

This email contains four sections:
1. End Quote: Why prayer is dogma and wrong
2. Why we need not worry - Ananda Vanii #34
3. Prabhata Samgiita #1516: Your Yourself came with rhythm and beats
4. Links

Why prayer is dogma and wrong

Note: This letter is for those who understand Ananda Marga philosophy or those who have a keen interest to know Ananda Marga philosophy. If someone is not in either of these categories, then for them this letter is useless.

Namaskar,
Here is Guru's teaching from Ananda Sutram.

3 -11 Prárthanárcaná mátraeva bhramamúlam.

“Purport: It is useless to pray to God for something, for He is sure to give what is necessary. Solicitation or importunity in the name of worship is nothing but toadyism and flattery.” (1)

In His above teaching of Ananda Sutram, Guru guides us that any type of prayer to Parama Purusa is “useless”. That is why in our Ananda Marga we do not pray to Parama Purusa. Because when He is all-knowing and all-benevolent, then surely He is more about our needs than we are.

Anyone who has studied even the basics of Ananda Marga philosophy understands this fact: A true sadhaka will never pray to the Lord.

Yet see here what one avadhuta recently wrote: “We pray to Baba for peace of her soul.”

Sadly, by his expression - by Dadaji’s use of the word “pray” - it is evident that he is unaware about this fundamental aspect of Ananda Marga philosophy. Even worse is that as an avadhuta, he is leading others astray. People are surely looking to emulate his example because he is an avadhuta. This makes his mistake exponentially worse because now he is misleading others as well.


Praying to God means precisely pointing out God's partiality

“Prayer is the act of asking for a favour with earnestness. It also means a solemn petition addressed to the Supreme Being for certain benefits. One prays to God for something which one does not possess or thinks one does not possess. One asks God for these favours with the faith that He alone can bestow everything and by His mere wish all wants can be satisfied. By prayer or by begging one wants to awaken His wish so that one may be granted the things one lacks. Does not one’s attempt to rouse the wish of God to fulfil these needs, upon careful and rational thinking, appear to be a reminder to God to give one something of which God has kept one deprived? It would otherwise not be necessary to remind Him in prayer of that thing or to try to arouse His wish to give. For instance, if one is in need of money, one would, with the faith that God alone can give, pray to Him for the favour of giving one money. Does not this request show God’s fault in keeping one in want of money, when He alone can give it? God alone is blamed for it, and by praying to Him for money one is precisely pointing out to Him His partiality in not giving one the money one needed. Therefore, prayer or asking for favours from God is only pointing out to the Sole Giver His mistakes in the distribution of His favours. It only presumes lack of impartiality in Him, and that is why He is blamed for making some very rich and others very poor. Praying to God for favours is only to bring to His notice the charge of partiality levelled against Him. When prayer leads to such a conclusion, it is only ignorance to ask for favours.” (1)

The avadhuta who wrote "we pray..." is Dada Divyachetanananda. It is surprising this Dada is not aware of the above teaching otherwise He would not have done so.

As disciples of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji it is our duty in this scenario to do two things.
1. Forward this letter to Dada - divyachetanananda@yahoo.co.in -  so he can get opportunity to learn Ananda Sutram on the point of prayer.
2. If you see Dadaji around then softly convey this idea that in future he should not inspire others to pray.

Namaskar,
Sanjay
Sam Woods
​
Reference
1. Ananda Sutram 3-11
2. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, How Should Human Beings Live In This World?

== Section 2 ==

Why we need not worry - Ananda Vanii #34

Ananda Vanii states, “Just as the advent of the purple dawn is inevitable at the end of the cimmerian darkness of the inter-lunar night, exactly in the same way I know that a gloriously brilliant chapter will also come after the endless reproach and humiliation of the neglected humanity of today. Those who love humanity and those who desire the welfare of living beings should be vigorously active from this very moment, after shaking off all lethargy and sloth, so that the most auspicious hour arrives at the earliest.” (1)

Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis.

Reference
1. Ananda Vanii #34

== Section 3 ==

You Yourself came with rhythm and beats -
What a divine liila You are playing

"Tumi esecho, bha'lo besecho, man jine niyecho..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1516)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, Baba You are so gracious; You have come, You have loved me and stolen my mind. My mind wants to think about You and only You Yourself came with rhythm and beats. What a divine liila You are playing. You are mine.

O Lord, before Your august arrival, I was not aware about You - I did not know anything about You. I did not understand who You were. O’ Divine Entity, You came and revealed Yourself. It is Your grace. You made me understand that You are mine. 

Baba, You have come and showered Your love.

O’ Parama Purusa, I was  only thinking of my own hopeless state and despair. I was just drowned in self-pity. I was thinking nobody is mine. There was no light, no hope. You graciously kindled the light of the lamp that was on the lamppost standing in my dark room. You came close in a very intimate way and filled my heart with the radiance of devotion. Now I know that only You are mine. You have come and stolen my mind.

O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, You have come to me and enlightened my entire being...

Note: If you would like the audio file of the above Prabhat Samgiita kindly write us.

== Section 4 ==

Links

How Didi Kaoshikii: scam in the name of “orphanage”

Why Muslims observed mahaprayan since 7th century

Strategy to Deal with wrongdoers + IK Dada's Suffering

Baba

This email contains two sections:
1. Strategy to Deal with wrongdoers
2. Iishvarakrsnanandji ’s tale of tortures


Namaskar
All margiis must confirm their "membership in good standing" from AMPS NY SOS. If they are refused they must attempt to fulfill the requirements (fasting, regular support {however minimal it may be} 16 points, dharmachakra, sadhana etc are the basic requirements that SOS told me are required). If they only scrutinize and refuse those they brand as "troublemakers" like myself who they say behaves badly (they do not specify what behavior because they don't have a legal leg to stand on} that is illegal according to their constitution and bylaws. That is their weak spot.

The constitution names the specific books that constitute the basis of Ananda Marga Scripture that they must uphold as directors (keepers of the faith, it is their legal fiduciary duty} We must see the currant bylaws and constitution, and we must affirm our "membership" so that we can demand they follow our  scripture as they administer the organization. If we put ourself outside AMPS then they can ignore and or dismiss our concerns.

I do not believe POB or Ananda Seva have to abandon their respective associations in order to reaffirm their "membership" in good standing with AMPS. The Gang of Three do as they please now because there is no vocal opposition from within AMPS that logically and methodically forces them to follow Baba's system. That is the case senior margis should have taken to court. Not to fight for control of Ananda Marga Inc but to fight for Ananda Marga Inc. to follow its own Constitution and bylaws which clearly state it must follow Baba's system and names all the books that constitute its scripture.

- Raghuram

== Section 2 ==

To whom it may concern. Namaskar,
It is known to many people of the world that that I am Worker of Ananda
Marga Pracaraka Samgha whose camp head quarter is Ranchi.

I had to leave last year sectorial head quarter Corona, New York . I was
resident of the Corona since 2007 due to serious health condition. To
survive I had to get Medicaid from US Government. To keep Medicaid every
year we need supporting document from house owner or organization. Last
year Acarya Vimalananda Avadhuta (SS NY) Instructed Dhruva not to provide
Documents. The conversation between Dhruva and Acarya Vimalananda Avadhuta
came on taped message which was circulated by New York Sectorial Public
relation secretary (Acarya Vimaleshananda Avadhuta) of Marga .Voice
recording - SS to Dhruva - Do not give him the Supporting Document. If you
give the paper to IK then We will not be able to sale the Sectorial office.
IK will make an excuse for illness. I was very very ill that time. I had to
find a place to live and finally I rented a place. Because without
Medicaid, I would have died. It took lot of struggle to get my Medicaid.

Before buying this new office, they( Dhruva and SOS)had been requesting me
to move to new place. After buying they again approached me to move to new
place. They had even room ready for me on first floor. They wanted to clean
and arrange the place. So SOS requested me to come in the first week of
month of August. One day I went to New Sectorial office when SOS was gone
to Ashville. I came to know through Dada Shaunkarananda that there is some
thing going on. He wanted to know that if I spoke to SS. I said. Yes I did.
There was no discussion for moving to new place between me and SS.I had
this doubt . So I wrote a letter to SOS about my moving to New Sectorial
office. He replied was shocking to me. It broke my heart. These gang of
three have hurt lot of workers of Marga of the sector. I have seen with my
naked eyes. They have became mad after winning the case of USA.95 percent
of Margiis and WTS have left from them. Now they wants to finish this five
percent of margii and Wt. I am alone. I am not joining any group. Because
it is meaningless. Ananda Marga Pracarak Samgha belong to me . Handful of
criminals can not take over Anannda Marga Pracarak Samgha.Special Blessing
of My Guru is always upon me. Good people of the planet will be always with
me. Even though I am alone. I will fight with these criminals who are
trying to kill a forty years of missionary worker. I am requesting central
administration of AMPS Ranchi through this letter to seize the legal power
of Gang of three(Acarya Vimalananda Avadhuta, SS.Acarya Diiptimanananda
Avadhuat,SOS and Dhruva and end the tyranny In New York sector . If these
criminals are not removed from power then I will make known my line of
Action to you all. I am going through serious health problems. Most of my
time to go to visit Doctors, hospitals, and gym. I am not able to work. I
am living on credit cards, loans and unpaid bill since more than two years.

Acarya IIshvarakrsnananda Avadhuta

Confused people think they can get salvation in this way + 4 more

Baba

This email contains five sections:
1. Opening Quote: Pralaya is a bogus proposition
2. Posting: Confused people think they can get salvation in this way
3. Conduct is the main thing in Ananda Marga - Ananda Vanii #13
4. Comment:  Marriage tax on margiis: PP & Rudrananda imposing #2
5. Links

Pralaya is a bogus proposition

Ananda Marga ideology states, "“Pratyaḿjanáḿstist́hate saḿcukopántakále”. Parama Puruśa remains with every entity. He is everyone’s shelter, everyone’s refuge. Thus, human beings are never helpless, neither individually nor collectively. Always remember that He is with every individual. Some philosophers, quoting the scriptures, say that a day of final doom will darken the Earth when the dead will rise from the grave. Others predict that a doomsday (pralayá in Saḿskrta – “pra” means “complete” and thus pralaya means “complete destruction”) will obliterate all forms of life. One should laugh at such illogical doctrines. According to Ánanda Márga philosophy, this doomsday or pralaya will never occur. On the one hand, the flow of creation will continue and on the other, there will be jadasphota [gradual or instantaneous disintegration]. There will never be a complete thermal death. of the universe. Thus, predictions of an imminent doomsday should be of no concern to you. It is nonsense; pralaya will never occur." (1)

Reference:
Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 7, The Divine Drama
    

== Section 2 ==

Confused people think they can get salvation in this way

Namaskar,
Kindly read the below quote from Baba's teachings. At the end of the quote a question has been posed. If your answer to the question is correct then it means you read Baba's books carefully; and, if your answer is wrong or you do not know the answer, then it signifies that you need to pay more attention when reading Guru's teachings. After all, if sadhakas are not diligent in studying Baba's books then who is going to read them - non-margiis?

Here then is the quote:

"There are some people who die after fasting for thirty or forty days. The members of their community think that they have attained salvation thereby, but one cannot attain salvation by fasting in this way." (1)


Question: Who is Baba referring to in the above quote?


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Answer: Both Vinoba Bhave and Balak Brahmacari fall in this category. They both died after extended fasts, and in both cases their followers thought they had attained supreme realisation, but in His above teaching Baba informs us otherwise.

Verily so many have passed in this way - especially monks have died from long fasts and their followers believe they got moksa. That is a misnomer within the Hindu religion.

And it is common with the Jain tradition as well - at the end of their life those monks fast to death. They think that by this way they will get moksa. 

If due to lack of food one attained salvation, then what about all those in economically destitute nations who have starved to death such as during terrible famines. Did they too all attain moksa?

As Ananda Margiis we do not subscribe to all these dogmatic theories from these various religions. In our Ananda Marga, one must do sadhana and seva. And when one is aged and sick and body is old and weak then one is only to do sadhana. One should never resort to killing oneself.

Remember, deliberately fasting to death invites negative samskara.

We should always remember Guru's guideline: "Die while working, and work even while dying."

Work while dying means doing sadhana in one's final days, while those who are confused think working means dying while digging the soil or engaging in other mundane work.

in Him,
Pranotosh


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Hinduism fasting to death & moksa

Prayopavesa (Sanskrit: प्रायोपवेशनम्, literally resolving to die through fasting) is a practice in Hinduism that denotes the suicide by fasting of a person, who has no desire or ambition left, and no responsibilities remaining in life. It is also allowed in cases of terminal disease or great disability. A similar practice exists in Jainism, termed Santhara. (2)

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, after 21 days fast, died on 26 February 1966. He thought that his duties were fulfilled and thus has no purpose left to live. In November 2001, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami subjected himself to prayopavesa. Subramuniyaswami was diagnosed to be suffering from terminal intestinal cancer. He later died on the 32nd day of his fast. (2)


​Jain​ism fasting to death & moksa

An ascetic or householder who has observed all these vows to burn the karmas, take the vow of Sallekhana at the end of his life. Sallekhana is treated as a supplementary to the twelve vows taken by Jains. However, some Jain Acharyas such as Kundakunda, Devasena, Padmanandin and Vasunandin have included it under the last vow, śikşā-vrata.

Jains are strict vegetarians. In order to attain moksha all positive and negative karmas must be burnt. Santhara is a method of burning Karma when one has mastered self-control, has no worldly desires, inclination towards pleasures are nil, mentally and spiritually person is in sound health. Santhara is not allowed in conditions of good health, mental disease or unconsciousness, unwillingness, due family responsibilities, desire to eat or live, or remaining worldly desires. Healthy young adults or children are unfit (not allowed) to do santhara because they have family obligations, lives to live and religion to practice. It is allowed only in cases of impending death due to old age or terminal disease.

The basic idea in different kinds of Jain fasting is to acquire a lowest possible negative karma and purify oneself.[citation needed] The guiding philosophy is: "Our soul is immortal. Our soul goes from one body to another body (cycle of birth and rebirth or reincarnation) just like we change old clothes. For betterment of our soul we must be free from desires and kamas. By practicing Jain principles in life those people who attain such a peaceful state of mind, perpetual happiness and self actualization and become free from desire of eating, living, dining etc. perform santhara. It is a Jain method of separating soul from old and diseased body during last few days of life to enter in new life form/reincarnation."

Santhara is a voluntary act and is bound by very strict regulations. Only a person who has no wishes/desire/ambition left, and no responsibilities remaining in life is entitled to perform it and the action is done under community regulation. The decision to do so must be publicly declared well in advance and permission from family & other relatives is a must. Conditions that allow santhara are: (2)

On average, 240 Jains practice ​fast until death each year in India

Sallekhana (also Santhara, Samadhi-marana, Sanyasana-marana), is the Jain practice of undertaking voluntary death at the end of one's life. It is a highly respected practice among the members of the Jain community. Sallekhana is made up from two words sal (meaning 'properly') and lekhana, which means to thin out. Properly thinning out of the passions and the body is 'Sallekhana'. It is prescribed both for the householder (sravakas) and ascetics. Sallekhana is allowed only when a person is suffering from incurable disease or great disability or when a person is nearing his end. Due to the prolonged nature of sallekhana, the individual is given ample time to reflect on his or her life. The purpose is to purge old karmas and prevent the creation of new ones. According to Jain texts, sallekhanā leads to Ahimsa (non-injury), as person observing sallekhanā subjugates the passions, which are the root cause of himsā (injury or violence). After taking the vow of Sallekhana, one must not have the desire to live or desire to die. Practitioner shouldn't recollect the pleasures enjoyed or, long for the enjoyment of pleasures in future.

According to the Press Trust of India, on average 240 Jains practice sallekhana until death each year in India.[9] There exists a similar Hindu practice known as Prayopavesa.(2)

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Old age disease such that death appears imminent. Or in cases of terminal disease in adults.
Strong desire to burn karmas by fasting.
Strong Desire of Moksha/Nirvana.

Jains claim that Santhara or Sallekhana fast until death is the most ideal, peaceful, and satisfying form of death. It is done in full consciousness, not suddenly, sadly or ignorantly. (2)

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Comparison with suicide

Sallekhana is often compared with suicide. According to the Jain text, Purushartha Siddhyupaya, when death is near, the vow of sallekhanâ is observed by properly thinning the body and the passions. It also mentions that, sallekhanâ is not suicide since the person observing it, is devoid of all passions like attachment.[16] Like most religions, Jainism forbids all forms of suicides. Suicide involves an intentional act of harm against oneself with a known outcome that negatively affects those left behind. It is believed that the precipitous taking of one's life constitutes only a perpetuation of the karma from the current life (particularly that associated with negativity or suffering), which is thus "inherited" by the subsequent life to be assumed through reincarnation. Suicide does not allow escape from one's karma, nor from one's cycle of births and rebirths. However, in the practise of Sallekhana, it is viewed that death is "welcomed" through a peaceful, tranquil process that provides peace of mind and sufficient closure for the adherent, their family and/or community.[17]

Statistically, Sallekhana is undertaken both by men and women of all economic classes and among the educationally forward Jains. Statistically it is done by more women than men. It has been argued that Sallekhana serves as a means of coercing widows and elderly relatives into taking their own lives,[18] but that is a rare case. In both the writings of Jain scriptures and the general views of many followers of Jainism, due to the degree of self-actualisation and spiritual strength required by those who undertake the ritual, Sallekhana is considered to be a display of utmost piety, purification and expiation.

In his book, Sallekhanā is Not Suicide, Justice T. K. Tukol wrote:

My studies of Jurisprudence, the Indian Penal Code and of criminal cases decided by me had convinced that the vow of Sallekhana as propounded in the Jaina scriptures is not suicide. (2)


References
1. AMIWL-10, Ideation on Brahma
2. Wikipedia

== Section 3 ==

Conduct is the main thing in Ananda Marga - Ananda Vanii #13

Ananda Vanii states, “Your ideal is represented by your conduct. Your learning, your social or economic status have nothing to do with your ideal.” (1)

Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis.

Reference
1. Ananda Vanii #13

== Section 4 ==

Re: Marriage tax on margiis: PP & Rudrananda imposing #2

Dear brothers & sisters,

It is very disappointing to know from Madhusudanji that our great socio-spiritual order "Ananda Marga" as set up by our BABA to demolish the age old social stigmas of the dogmas & superstitions & the vicious barriers of caste, creed &colour as imposed by the vested interests which shattered our human society, if getting foiled by Purodha Pramukh &Rudrananda Avadhut as alleged to perpetuate their vested interests, they must be opposed.

It must be borne in mind that our Purodha Pramukh is only to act as the chief volunteer of our Baba to take forward His great mission taking all of us including all workers like Rudranandaji united in the main stream.If he fails to serve the purpose, he is immediately to make room for the more befitting one instead of remaining stuck up to the position as elected for the purpose.

It must be further borne in mind in the situation created as alleged, to stand up united firmly to protect the great mission of  our Baba getting hijacked by the vested interests even present among us.

Yours brotherly,
Er. Suresh  

Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic -  Marriage tax on margiis: PP & Rudrananda imposing #2

== Section 5 ==

Links

My Ananda Nagar Visit - water bottle dogma

Baba story and how Dada became earthworm

Way to prepare documents against Ananda Marga wrongdoers + 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. Comment: Court case: Way to prepare documents against Ananda Marga wrongdoers
2. Ananda Vanii #8: What is only spiritual approach to punish wrongdoers
3. Links

Court case: Way to prepare documents
against Ananda Marga wrongdoers

Namaskar,
If one writes to higher authorities and no investigation is taken, or a cover-up takes place then at least it is documented (keep your emails and copies of letters, witness info etc secure and in duplicate). As well as silent action one should report to your local bhukti pradhan.

These documents should be preserved until many cases / evidences are available to show the administration is corrupt and unwilling to follow its own constitution thus paving the way for a court ordered removal of the corrupt administration. If that is not possible then the documents should be used to create a grassroots movement to remove the corrupt admin by persuasion or force (covertly or otherwise).

One must usually exhaust internal organizational avenues that exist to deal with corruption and immoral behavior before the courts will intervene. This does not apply to crimes that are not protected by the division of church and state, such as murder or rape.

I am speaking from experience and study of North American precedents.

Obviously one should research how it is usually dealt with in your own jurisdiction. In some cases the state will stand by while the offending so-called protectors of the faith are publicly tarred and feathered by their once loyal followers. In extreme cases beheading can occur to deter others.

I am not advocating such extreme measures however such misguided administrators should be made aware of the possible perils that may be the effect of their neglect of duty (the cause).

One feels much better in conscience to be expelled from a corrupt body while speaking out than to simply remain dumb while witnessing the putrification of a corrupt body. Besides the stench is often simply unbearable. No matter how much they may isolate you, rest assured Baba / dharma will always be with you. Stating the obvious.

If corrupt and immoral leaders think they can hide behind bodyguards they might reflect on the fate of the powerful prime minister of India, the late Indira Gandhi.

If you have any contact info for central VSS cadres I would be most grateful to receive it.  

Baba Nam Kevalam 

Raghuram
(Douglas Oldham)

Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic - Writing Higher Authorities

== Section 2 ==

What is only spiritual approach to punish wrongdoers - Ananda Vanii #8

Ananda Vanii states, “Those who can maintain their restraint in spite of intense provocation are the real spiritual aspirants. They alone have overcome anger. Inspire those who are liars and criminals to live honest lives by pointing out their defects. This is the only spiritual approach to punish wrongdoers. Supreme truth is ever resplendent and can never be tarnished by false propaganda.” (1)

Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis.

Reference
1. Ananda Vanii #8

== Section 3 ==

Links

You may or may not know these myths in Ananda Marga

Find out when pen name is used

Wandering seekers in search of Sadguru + 3 more

Baba

This email contains four sections:
1. End Quote: Wandering seekers in search of Sadguru
2. Ananda Vanii #67

3. PS #3681: O' Parama Purusa, You only care about the feeling of the devotee's heart
4. Links

  Wandering seekers in search of Sadguru

Namaskar,
What Baba is describing in His below teaching is still going on in India - both inside and outside of Ananda Marga. For instance, Ac Cidanandji describes indepthly in his book how before, and even after, entering into Ananda Marga he would venture of to the foothills of the Himalayas - Haridwar & Rishikesh - in search of great spiritual guides etc. To this end, he visited numerous holy sites (tiirthas) and stayed in various ashrams with the hope of finding some great sadhu or saint etc. Cidanandji documented all this in his book - Unforgettable Memories (2008). Dada Samanvayanandji held a similar inclination: Go to the Himalayas in search of a great preceptor. This is what he wrote in his book and used to tell everyone - on numerous occasions.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Although it is difficult to find a muktapuruśa or sadguru (great preceptor), it is not necessary to search for one in jungles, mountains and caves in accordance with popular belief. The purpose of the Qualified Supreme Entity in manifesting the creation is to obtain emancipation for each one of Its units. In order to fulfil this purpose, It will have to appear before anyone who has a yearning for emancipation. This yearning or state of mental uneasiness caused by the intense desire for emancipation heralds the arrival of the opportune moment. The Qualified Supreme Entity, in the form of a great preceptor, will appear to those who have reached this opportune moment by virtue of their intense desire for liberation. If this were not so, the purpose of the creation would not be served; it would be merely a trap, and the Creator, the Qualified Supreme Entity, would become the cause of bondage. Hence to wander through jungles and over mountains in quest of a great preceptor is futile. What is most essential is to kindle in one’s heart a yearning, an intense desire for emancipation.” (1)

And this same idea is expressed in Ananda Sutram as well.

Muktyákáunkśayá sadgurupráptih.

"Purport: When a vehement desire for emancipation wakes up in a person, he or she attains his or her sadguru [true spiritual preceptor] on the strength of that desire." (2)

And not just these two, not just Ac Cidanandji & Ac Samanvayanandji, but many more purodhas who lack devotional experience / realisation of Baba sought out various Indian gurus etc. And it was only after those pseudo-gurus recognised Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji as a very great Guru - and spoke of Baba’s unparalleled status - that those purodhas began to think that Baba must really be great. They thought this only because those pseudo-gurus said so. Sadly, this is the depth of their realisation of Baba. It is quite tragic.

All in all, Baba guides us that going to the jungle or Himalayas in hopes of gaining a great master is nothing but fool’s paradise. The only way to truly come in contact with the Sadguru is to cultivate the yearning for Him within. Then surely He will hear your call, knock on your door, and bless you by drawing you near - i.e. arrange for your initiation. So this should be the approach.

Unfortunately, we could not convey this teaching to regular citizens etc because as we speak so many are not seeking Him inside, but instead walking and trekking in the Himalayas in search of a great guru, when really the proper avenue is to look within.

References
1. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy
2. Ananda Sutram 3-8

== Section 2 ==

Ananda Vanii #67

What makes the little lamps of life infinitely effulgent

Ananda Vanii states, "The movement and the path, the means and the chariot are all inseparably linked. The path is not always easily accessible, smooth and littered with flower petals; nor is it always inaccessible, thorny and covered with stones. One must keep one's eye fixed on the Goal. This Goal provides inspiration, supplies the means for forward movement and makes the little lamps of life infinitely effulgent. Since eternity this very Goal has provided and is providing inspiration to all and will continue to do so in future; and by revitalising the life-force as if with a flow of water, it will make the earth ever full of sweetness, and at the same time it will keep the triumphant flag of humanity flying on top of the golden mountain peak. So let one's vision be fixed on the goal. There is no necessity to think of anything else." (1)

Note: All of Baba's original and true Ananda Vaniis - including the one above - are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis.

Reference
1. Ananda Vanii #67

== Section 3 ==

O' Parama Purusa, You only care about the feeling
of the devotee's heart - not anything else

"(Mor) d'a'ka'te a'soniko, krpa'te ele..."   (P.S. 3681)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, when I call You, You never come. You come close to me only out of Your graciousness. I call You - again and again - just for my own self-satisfaction.

O' Parama Purusa, You never come because of someone's grand eulogy; You do not care about verbosity or any superficial rituals. You only care about the feeling of the devotee's heart. You come because of one's inner feeling and heart-felt love. O' my Lord, I was unable to sit for proper sadhana and sing devotional kiirtan. I continued calling You in sadhana only for my self-satisfaction.

O' Parama Purusa, Baba, You are nearest and sweetest. You know and listen to everything; You are aware about one and all, O' my Dearmost. When one's mind is drowned in ego, You do not like to go close. O' Supreme Entity, removing the fog of my ego, You are ever-ready to come into my grasp. I continue calling You in dhyana only for my self-satisfaction.

O' Hari, O' Parama Purusa, whatever sadhana, asana, bhajan, kiirtan, pranayama, puja, or dhyana I perform, it is only for getting You close and pleasing You. That is why I do my spiritual practices. Understanding my foolishness and my shallow devotion, please saturate sweetness into the deep core of my heart. Please shower me with Your causeless grace and make my life successful.

Baba, when I was calling You did not come; but You have come now. It is Your causeless grace. Baba, Your liila is unfathomable...

== Section 4 ==

Links

Wt monks health

Vital issue - discussion between two parties

Find out what people do due to lack of food and education

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: Find out what people do due to lack of food....
2. PS #332: Why did You give me pain by refusing to wear the garland
3. Links

Find out what people do
due to lack of food and education

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Likewise, if there is a dearth of intellectual pabulum and the intellectual standard of the people is not high, they can take “dos” to be “donts” and vice versa. Take for example, a communal riot where a little innocent boy is killed, and when the person who encourages the riot becomes the people’s leader. Where the intellectual standard of the people is low, people commit blunders – prompted by such leaders they become beasts. Those backward countries which have less socio-politico-economic consciousness in the people tend to have more immorality. In such countries the leaders misguide the people in order to collect votes. I call such leaders “political satans” or “political pigs” Such pigs become leaders only when the intellectual standard of the common people is low. In a country with shortages of physical and intellectual pabula, people ultimately become beasts and commit sins and crimes. To murder a person during a riot is both a crime and a sin. In political clashes innocent people are killed. This is also a crime as well as a sin. So, to summarize, when physical and intellectual pabula are lacking, people become beasts and commit sins and crimes. Among the three reasons for sin, this is the first and primary one. It is prevalent everywhere in the world although it is less evident in a few of the more affluent countries.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 6, The Three Causes of Sin

== Section 2 ==

Why did You give me pain by refusing to wear the garland
"Phulero málát'i tomári la'giyá gánthá..." (Prabhat Samgiita 332)

Purport:

Baba, the flower garland was threaded only for You, but You didn't wear it. Why did You give me pain by refusing to wear the garland. 

The eastern horizon was covered with crimson rays. The breeze was infused with the spirit of colour and love together. My love was woven into a garland in my heart. 

Baba, that garland is thoroughly drenched in my tears. The petals of flowers have gently dropped down. O' Parama Purusa Baba, You didn't come, You didn't see me; You didn't try to understand the deepest yearnings of my heart...


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== Section 3 ==

Links

Which language Baba favours

Ulterior motive: Manufacturing death anniversary song

In AM who should and who should not get higher post + 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: In AM who should and who should not get higher post:
Higher post must never be entrusted to those who are themselves criminals
2. End Quote: Tandava & kaoshikii discourse in Hindi
3. Links

Higher post must never be entrusted to those
who are themselves criminals

Namaskar,
Please read Baba’s following teaching which gives a clear indication about the type of leadership needed in Ananda Marga. Specifically, can XYZ type of persons be the leader - whether that be on the village, regional, sectorial, or global level - or are special qualifications needed? If so what are those traits and characteristics required of a leader. All these answers and more are addressed in Guru’s below teaching.

“A rśi [sage] has said: Samamantreńa jáyate iti samájah [“Society is the collective movement of a group of individuals who have decided to move together towards a common goal”]. That is, whether people are pápii or tápii [sinners or victims], thieves, criminals, or characterless individuals, they are so only superficially; internally they are filled with the potential for purity. The principal object of the sadvipras is to explore and bring this potentiality into play. They will accord human value to everyone without exception. Those who have done hateful crimes must be punished, but sadvipras will never hate them, or put an end to them by depriving them of food, because sadvipras are humanists. The pandits puffed up with vainglory could turn their attention to their books instead of attending on the ailing non-Hindu Haridas, but Chaitanya Mahaprabhu found it impossible to remain indifferent to him. He took Haridas in his arms and nursed him carefully, and thus showed respect to human value.”

“However, when the question of social responsibility arises, it must be considered with great care. Irresponsible people cannot be entrusted with social responsibility, because those who shoulder social responsibility will have to lead humanity on the path of development, and correct the ways of sinners. If they themselves are of evil mentality, it will not be possible for them to discharge their social responsibility. It has been said: “The collective body of those who are engaged in the concerted effort to bridge the gap between the first expression of morality and establishment in universal humanism is called society.” So social responsibility should be entrusted to those who are capable of discharging it creditably. If moralism is the starting-point of the journey of society, then those who are at its helm must be moralists. And since society aims to establish universalism, those people must be universalists. And if the gap between moralism and universal humanism is to be bridged, spiritual sádhaná is a must, so those people must practise rigorous sádhaná. Their philosophy of life must be, “Morality is the base, sádhaná is the means, and life divine is the goal.””

“This great responsibility must never be entrusted to those who are themselves criminals. Unless and until such people correct themselves, they will not be given any social value, though in no way will they be denied human value. At present social value is given importance, but those who are selected to discharge social responsibility do not possess the aforesaid qualities. They have occupied their posts on the strength of their money or on the basis of patronage, but this has not resulted in any collective welfare. That is why there is an instruction in our social scripture:”

“Do not be misled by anyone's tall talk. Judge merit by seeing the performance. Remember, whatever position one is in offers sufficient opportunity to work. One whose character is not in accordance with Yama-Niyama should not get opportunity [[to become]] a representative.… to [[vest]] an incompetent person with power means to push society towards destruction knowingly and deliberately.”

“The sadvipras will install qualified persons in power, and the social order which will be evolved by virtue of their leadership will give due importance to one and all. In this new society based on Neohumanism, everyone will find their life worth living. All will regain their lost positions of honour.” (1)

in Him,
Hariish

Reference
1. AFPS-2, Social Values and Human Cardinal Principles

== Section 2 ==

Tandava & kaoshikii discourse in Hindi

बाबा प्रवचन: ताण्डव और कौशिकी

[Ta’n’d’ava aor Kaos’ikii se Tristariiya Vika’sa, V22-20 ताण्डव और कौशिकी,MGD 5th March 1984 Jammu ]

[मनुष्य का जीवन] जो है, त्रिस्तरीय है | There are three strata in human existence. One physical stratum, second psychic stratum and the third one is spiritual stratum | जहानी, जिस्मानी और रुहानी—तीन पहलू |

तो, ये जो तीन strata हैं, इन तीनों में किसी की अवहेलना नहीं होनी चाहिए | बात सही है कि physical stratum से psychic stratum की क़ीमत ज़्यादे है | मगर physical stratum भी अवहेलनीय नहीं है | ठीक वैसा ही psychic stratum से, रुहानी stratum, spiritual stratum जो है, उसकी क़ीमत अधिक है | मगर, psychic stratum भी अवहेलनीय नहीं है | तो, तीनों की चर्चा होनी चाहिए | जैसे कोई अगर रुहानी चर्चा, अगर spiritual चर्चा, आध्यात्मिक चर्चा नहीं करते हैं—शरीर और मन का करते हैं, तो वे भी आख़िर तक जीव-जन्तु के माफ़िक बन जाएँगे | कोई अगर शरीर की चर्चा करते हैं और रुहानी करते हैं, आध्यात्मिक करते हैं—मानसिक नहीं करते हैं, तो बुद्धि-वृत्ति में जड़ हो जाएँगे | Intellectual progress नहीं होगा देश का, समाज का | कोई अगर physical नहीं करते हैं, तो दुबले लोगों का समाज बन जाएगा | वह भी नहीं चाहिए | तीनों की चर्चा होनी चाहिए | और तीनों में एक balance, एक सन्तुलन रहना चाहिए | जैसे छोटे-से बच्चे, वे भी क्या करेंगे ? खेल-कूद करेंगे, शरीर की चर्चा करेंगे | लिखा-पढ़ी करेंगे, intellectual चर्चा | और कुछ समय के लिए जप, ध्यान, भजन माँ-बाप के साथ बैठ कर कर लेंगे | अर्थात्‌ आध्यात्मिक चर्चा भी हो गई | और, जब बड़े हो जाएँगे कुछ, तो दीक्षा लेंगे, साधना करेंगे | जप, ध्यान, आसन, प्राणायाम करेंगे | लिखा-पढ़ी करेंगे, और शरीर की चर्चा करेंगे, sports करेंगे | तो, ये तीनों का एक सन्तुलन, an adjustment रहना चाहिए | Adjustment नहीं रहने से व्यष्टि की भी क्षति होती है और समाज की भी क्षति होती है |

हम लोग का यह जो ताण्डव नाच है, यह शरीर की पुष्टि में सहायक है, मानसिक उन्नति में भी सहायक है और आध्यात्मिक उन्नति में भी सहायक है | इसलिए हम चाहते हैं कि लोग सीखें | जिनकी अधिक उम्र हो गई, वे थोड़े time के लिए घर में करें, साधना के time में | और जो कम उम्र  वाले हैं, वे कसकर करें | आपस में competition भी करें |

यह ताण्डव महिलाओं के लिए ठीक नहीं है, due to biological reasons | किन्तु, उन लोगों के लिए भी तो कुछ चाहिए | इसलिए हम पटना में कौषिकी नाच को invent किए हैं | वह भी क़रीब-क़रीब ताण्डव का काम करेगा | कुछ हद तक तो करेगा अवश्य | और वह हम देखे, कि, वह मर्द के लिए भी है, औरत के लिए भी है—दोनों कर सकते हैं, दोनों के लिए फ़ायदेमंद है |

तो, तुम लोग जो यह ताण्डव competition, कौषिकी competition करते हो, यह बहुत अच्छा है | और मैं पूरा इसका समर्थन करता हूँ | अधिक से अधिक करोगे | जहाँ मार्गी हों, जहाँ मार्गी नहीं हों वहाँ भी इसका competition हो | इससे फ़ायदा ही है | कोई क्षति नहीं है, कोई हानि नहीं है |[1]

Reference
1. MGD 5th March 1984 Jammu

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/06/hypocrisy-shambhushivananda-ji.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/05/if-wrongdoer-dies-then-what-part-1-4.html

Fish justice + 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: Fish justice

2. PS #1971: Why are you not joining us in the blissful occasion of this grand festival
3. Links

Fish justice

Namaskar,

Baba says, "The reign of fish is known as matsya-nya'ya (fish justice). Fish justice means a disorderly, unjust condition where the strong eat the weak. When this situation arises in our social life then we say that in society fish justice is going on." (1)

Note 1: These days fish justice is a common phenomenon in society. Sadly, those who are exploited the most don't even know that they are being exploited. For example, capitalists are exploiting in all spheres of life, but the common people think that those capitalists are helping them. In the US and many places, the people think that those big corporations are providing jobs, food, and stability, and are thus doing a great service to society. Yet those capitalists are doing this for their own selfish profit motive; they have no regard for the common people.

In our Proutistic outlook, we know that the entire property of the cosmos belongs to Parama Purusa, but the common people in the west think that those wealthy people are fortunate and blessed - regardless of how they acquired their riches and fortune.

In India, the people think that the super rich did some great virtue in their past life and that accounts for their tremendous wealth in this life. And those same commoners believe that, “I am poor because of my past misdeeds.”

The west is exporting pseudo-culture everywhere by various media. Yet naive people think that the west is helping them and they feel proud and glorified by adopting western pseudo-culture. But by that way those simple communities are being swallowed whole by those big capitalist entities.

So wherever you look exploitation is going on yet the people are not aware. That is the sad state of affairs these days. Mass awakening is needed to turn this situation around. When people become cognizant of the presence of exploitation, then the tides will begin to turn in the right direction.

These are all examples of fish justice.

Note 2: In Sanskrit literature different words and analogies have been formed based on the characteristics of various creatures. The above teaching on fish justice is one such example. The main purpose is to educate the public about the inherent qualities of those animals and demonstrate how this concerns our human society. To this end, in Sanskrit literature, there is an abundance of words and phrases related with the natural world, i.e. animals, birds, and various other creatures. 

In Him,
Adhyatman

Reference
1. SC-20 Bangla, disc 156

== Section 2 ==

Why are you not joining us in the blissful occasion of this grand festival 

Prabhat Samgiita Intro: Here in this song Parama Purusa is addressing the bhakta in a disguised manner using indirect language. Specifically, Parama Purusa is talking to the devotee while referring to Himself in the third person. So the bhakta is unaware that the Entity addressing him is actually Parama Purusa. That is the unique aspect of this song. No one should get confused and think that in this song two devotees are speaking to one another. Rather, it should be clear to all that this song depicts the special dialogue between the Lord and His bhakta whereby the Lord Parama Purusa is keeping His identity hidden.

"A’nanderi ei nimantrańe, tumi eká kándo keno, base..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1971)

Purport:

O' human being, with the invitation of bliss on this auspicious occasion, everyone is dancing and the whole atmosphere is filled with the fragrance of flowers. Everything in this entire universe has become charged with such a divine and spiritual vibration. Mahasambhuti Baba has taken advent and brought forth a new ideology. In this joyous moment of the advent of the Divine Entity, why are you crying alone in an isolated corner? Why are you not joining everyone in the blissful celebration of this grand festival. O’ human being, you should come and join everyone on this exquisite occasion.

Today, everyone is dancing in laughter and joy. The waves are also dancing on the ocean. Even the molecules and atoms are dancing. For whose longing are you remaining aloof. Why are you keeping yourself by the wayside? The day is full of new vigour and a divine vibration.

O' human being, there is no need for hopelessness and despair. Parama Purusa Baba, the Creator of the universe, is also yours. That very Entity Who is very sweet and Who is helping everyone and Who loves all, that very Divine Entity Baba also loves You. And you are also His.

O' human being, why are you feeling helpless and passing the days in a dark corner. Come join together with all on this unique celebration...


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== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2013/06/to-fix-present-problem-one-must-know.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-some-wts-go-to-great-lengths-to.html

Majority is intelligent or fool

Baba

This email contains two sections:
1. End Quote: Majority is intelligent or fool
2. Links

Majority is intelligent or fool

Namaskar,

Prout philosophy states, “There are several forms of governmental structure, and among them the democratic structure is highly appreciated [by some persons]. Democracy is defined as “government of the people, by the people and for the people.” But in fact it is the rule of the majority. Hence democracy means “mobocracy” because the government in a democratic structure is guided by mob psychology. The majority of the society are fools; wise people are always in a minority. Thus, finally democracy is nothing but “foolocracy”.” (1)

What is the current criteria for voting

Given the present political climate around the world, democracy is the best option. But democracy does have its shortcomings. Currently, the chief criteria for voting is age. If one has reached a certain age then that makes them eligible to vote. Yet we all know that age alone does not certify that one is truly qualified one to vote in a mature and meaningful manner. To cast a meaningful vote, socio-political awareness is needed.


Why it is such a sensitive point

However, nowadays this is a very delicate issue. People feel that all should be allowed to vote - not just a select few. Because, since long, in the name a selecto-electoral system, voting rights were only given to the dominant group. For instance, in the US, only white males were allowed to vote for nearly two centuries. Relatively recently, after an extended battle, voting rights were granted to women, African-Americans, and others etc.

That is why today, if you mention the benefits of the selecto-electoral system, people become terrified. They think that only the ruling group will have voting rights and all others will be subjected to unfair treatment. They feel they just eradicated that misery and now you want to bring it back.


What will a socially & politically conscious electorate do

Yet as society advances, people will realise the need to have a socially & politically conscious electorate. One should have sufficient knowledge of the various parties and what their platforms are. If such a system is properly implemented, and really only socially & politically conscious people can vote, then the world will be a different place. There will be so many positive changes. In due course it is going to happen.

Unfortunately, because of the shortcomings in present-day system, the majority of voters are fools. Hence, democracy is nothing but "foolocracy."

In Him,
Pradiip

Reference
1. Discourses on Prout

== Section 2 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2013/06/to-fix-present-problem-one-must-know.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/ignorance-of-acyutanandaji-3-more.html

Example how sadhakas are not ordinary + 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: Example how sadhakas are not ordinary
2. PS #4504: By understanding that You love me, I found my true self
3. Links

Example how sadhakas are not ordinary - not xyz

"Even after getting human life, only a few get the opportunity to listen to dharmika discourses. Among those, only a few develop the desire to practise dharma sádhaná. And even among these, only a few actually grasp the spirit of Sádhaná. Those rare ones who understand, perform sádhaná, and reach the goal are truly blessed." (1)

In His above teaching, Baba is revealing how each and every margii is extraordinary as they have already crossed so many hoops to become an Ananda Margii. And there are a few more hoops to go. So one should always be alert not to get stuck in the present stage. Please read the above guideline carefully to understand which stage you have crossed and where you are going.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Ranjiit

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, The Requirements for Sádhaná

== Section 2 ==

~ By understanding that You love me, I found my true self ~

"Tomár bhálobásá bujhe, nijeke khunje peyechi, tumi ele dhruva tárá seje,tava páne ceye calechi..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4504)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, You are so gracious. By understanding that You love me, I found my true self. By Your grace I realised that I am not just this physical body; I have an eternal relation with You. Since thousands & thousands of years and beyond, You have been with me, and You have cared for me. Earlier I was confused about who I was. I thought I was just physical body and that my life started with the birth of this body. I was always feeling sad and pessimistic about my future. But now, by Your grace, in my heart I feel Your love - I feel that I am under Your shelter at Your lotus feet - always. I now know that You love me so much & that You are always with me - all the 24hrs. Now, by Your grace, I understand where I am; my life has become meaningful. You have emerged as the polestar of my life. I am moving towards You. It is Your grace.

O' Divine Entity, when I get fatigued & tired by involving in mundane works, and when negative thoughts ruin my peace and tranquility, and when the dark clouds of hopelessness float in the sky, then in that bad hour I take shelter in Your divine love to save me from all sorts of problems.

O' my Lord, my mental sky, my air, my breath, my entire existence, my everything is dancing according to the rhythm of Your sweet melody - Your ankle bell. My hopes get consolation, fulfilled by Your samvit [1].

From the land of divine effulgence - with an unknown magical spell, one angel is beckoning me; O' my dearmost Parama Purusa Baba, You are that very apsera' (angel). I have understood this truth in my ańudhyana, by Your grace.

Baba, by Your grace, I am completely ensconced in Your love and now I understand that I am completely sheltered in Your lap...


End Note for Prabhat Samgiita #4504:

Samvit: "Samvit means spiritual consciousness, spiritual awakening. A man engaged in bad things all of a sudden feels that “No, I shouldn’t do all these things. No, I should be a good man henceforward.” Such an idea all of a sudden comes in his mind. And this thing, this change of mental tendency, is brought about by samvit shakti of Vidyámáyá. Do you follow? This is what is called samvit shakti. “No, henceforward I must be a good man. No, henceforward I must be a spiritualist. I must not encourage any depraving idea.” Samvit shakti." (1)

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Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Brahma Cakra

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/06/conjugal-relations-between-whom-4-more.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/05/vulture-death-wts-3-more.html

Pracara strategy: to convince dharmic points to bad people + 5 more

Baba

This email contains six sections:
1. End Quote: Pracara strategy: to convince dharmic points to bad people
2. PS #338: O' Parama Purusa, with the stroke of Your colour and brush
3. PS #327: हे मेरे प्रभु! तुम्हारे चरण कमलों में मेरा समर्पण
4. Comment: Re: Blaming Sadguru for giving test to lose faith
5. Comment: Re: Those who can't do deep meditation
6. Links

Pracara strategy:
to convince dharmic points to bad people

Namaskar,
When discussing Ananda Marga teachings with negative elements or bad people in a particular area, then it is better not to go alone. Having more than one, two, or three margiis present - or as many as you can take - will give greater psycho-spiritual strength to overpower those bad minds. By this way those negative elements can be convinced and brought into the fold.

This strategy is especially applicable when anyone feels uncomfortable going alone to meet with such anti-social elements, or so-called very famous people. In that case, bring other Ananda Margiis along with you to help convince that party about the ideals of Ananda Marga, and turn  them into ardent sadhakas.

    Baba says in Ananda Marga ideological scriptures, "Every human being has certain merits and demerits. Suppose a person has forty  percent merit and sixty percent demerit: the resultant demerit is twenty percent. If a weak person whose resultant demerit is forty percent comes in contact with a person whose resultant demerit is more than forty percent, he will certainly degenerate. Obviously, a thief will not be a durjana (wicked person) for a perfectly honest person because the latter will easily counteract the thief's negative qualities. But for an ordinary person without any notable attributes, the thief will certainly be a durjana. Those with less psychic or spiritual power can easily be influenced by a wicked person. Those who are psychically and spiritually developed, however, are not so easily influenced and for them even a very wicked person may not be a durjana."
    "It is the duty of every human being to avoid wicked people. You may ask, 'Can wicked people ever become virtuous?' Of course they can, but remember that only those people having greater psychic power than them should try to transform them. So what should you do? Instead of going alone, you should take five or ten friends with you so that your collective psychic strength will be greater than theirs." (1)

The same approach applies when addressing those wts who are not following Ananda Marga WT conduct rules. If you think a particular Wt will not listen to you when you raise the matter, then go en masse with other margiis and address that worker. Then surely you will get success. That is the gist of the Baba's aforesaid quoted guideline.

in Him,
Harideva

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, What Should Human Beings Do?

== Section 2 ==

O' Parama Purusa, with the stroke of Your colour & brush,
You have made humans great
“Raunga beraunge sabáre sajáyecho,tomár manomata sáj je diyecho...” (Prabhat Samgiita #338)

Purport

O’ Parama Purusa Baba, You have decorated all of creation with various colours. You have given everything new splendour. You gave them dress according to Your wish. Some You made as inanimate objects, and others as plants, animals, and human beings. You gave them shape and form according to Your desire.

Baba, You coloured and dyed the light of the dawn, and in a flash spread it across the horizon. You have given greenness to the creepers and trees. With this green vegetation, You have filled my mind with peace.

O’ Parama Purusa Baba, You have infused sweetness in the human mind. You have filled the human mind with love, affection, and sacrifice. With the stroke of Your color & brush, You have brought the     humans very close to divinity. You have graciously blessed humans and elevated them to the status of veritable gods...

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== Section 3 ==

हे मेरे प्रभु! तुम्हारे चरण कमलों में मेरा समर्पण

प्रभात संगीत 327 सौम्य शान्त  चेतनानन्द, चरण... दाओ गो आमाय...

भावार्थ
हे परमपुरुष बाबा! तुम सदा शान्त और आनन्द हो ! तुम  शुद्धचेतन , प्रेमस्वरूप! हो, तुम कृपा कर अपने चरण कमलों में मेरा समर्पण स्वीकार करो और मुझे आशीष  दो ।  हे मेरे प्रभु! तुम हतास की आशा  हो, व्यथित हृदय के लिये प्रेम हो, आश्रयविहीन भटकने वालों के तुम्हीं अंतिम आश्रय हो।

बाबा! तुम सभी लोकों  में प्रारंभ से अंत तक रहते हो, और मेरे जीवन में तुम दिव्य प्रेम की फल्गु-धारा बहाते रहते हो । तुम्हारी असीम करुणा लगातार सभी दिशाओं में बहती जा रही है। तुम सबके अति  प्रिय हो, और सबके सर्वाधिक पूज्य हो। तुम मनुष्यों की विद्या और बुद्धि से परे हो। हे मेरे प्रभु! तुम अपने चरण कमलों में मेरा समर्पण स्वीकार करो.

हे मेरे प्रभु, बाबा! मेरी पैदाइस इस सीमित जगत में, तथा मैं हूँ भी  इस सीमित जगत में,परन्तु तुम तो सीमा से परे हो, और मैं सीमा से परे अनंत सत्ता को सोच भी नहीं सकता। जब मैं तुम्हारा चिंतन करता हॅूं तो मेरा मन तुम्हीं में घुलने लगता है, खो जाता है । हे मेरे प्रभु! तुम अपने चरण कमलों में मेरा समर्पण स्वीकार करो.

हे मेरे प्रभु, बाबा! मेरे मन की मंजूषा , मधुर केवड़े के पराग के सामान है। मेरा मन सबकुछ मधुरता लेकर, तुम्हारी ओर दौड़ रहा है। बाबा!  हे मेरे प्रभु! तुम अपने चरण कमलों में मेरा समर्पण स्वीकार करो, और मुझे आश्रय दो। 

- Trans. Dr. T.R.S.

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== Section 4 ==

Re: Blaming Sadguru for giving test to lose faith

namaskar..

I have always wondered.. how many of us.specially WT's, really have unflinching faith in HIM..?

Engineer

(a link to the initial letter on this topic has been appended below.)

== Section 5 ==

Re: Those who can't do deep meditation

Nice... Good information.

- From Dada J

(a link to the initial letter on this topic has been appended below.)

== Section 6 ==

Links

Here is a link to the letter on blaming Sadguru:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/06/dada-m-is-committing-terrible-sin.html

Here is a link to the letter on meditation:

http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/10/why-some-cant-do-proper-meditation.html