Ancestral History of Alsatian Dogs + Formless bathing in the ocean of form

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: How Alsatian dogs and foxes are close relatives 

2. PS #3331: O’ Parama Purusa, Bathing Yourself in the ocean of form,
3. Links

How Alsatian dogs and foxes are close relatives

“The Alsatian dogs are close relatives of foxes. The dogs of Bhutan, although not cowardly, closely resemble jackals in cold countries.”

“Although a fox belongs to the dog family, its relation with the dog is very remote. In spite of some similarity between a dog and a jackal in appearance, there is a wide gulf of difference in their natures.”

“The dog has been a companion of human beings since ancient times. History tells us that dogs have been of use and continue to be of use to people in different ways in their prosperity as well as in their adversity. In the scriptures, a dog has sometimes been shown respect by presenting it as a symbol of dharma. Of course, there is no dearth of people who are opposed to dogs. In northern India some people say: “Only one who is a dog himself maintains a dog.”” (1)

Reference
1. Shabda Cayaniká Part 4: Discourse #27

== Section 2 ==

O’ Parama Purusa, Bathing Yourself in the ocean of form,

You resonate Your divine sound in my heart

"Rúper meláy base tumi, arúp gán shuniye jáo..." (PS 3331)

Purport:

O' Formless One, O' Divine Entity, You have situated Yourself in the festival and grandeur of form [1]. You have created Your advent in this colourful world. You are playing Your flute - singing Your song for me. You have come emanating Your eternal call. Bathing Yourself in the ocean of form [2], You resonate Your divine sound in my heart. From Your eternal formless stance of Nirguna Brahma, You graciously come and have concern for me in both my suffering and happiness. You always watch for my well-being and express Your heart-felt love and affection. From time to time You come on this earth, into this world of form, as Mahasambhuti, but You are ever-present as Taraka Brahma. You fill the heart with devotion and with the irresistible urge to get You. O' my Dearmost, You have come into the world of form and showered Your grace by playing Your eternal flute.

Baba, Your sound - Your divine flute - resonates eternally [3] in animate and inanimate beings, in flora and fauna, in mobile and immobile entities, everywhere. You saturate Your divine mamatá [4] in every thought and in all expressions, in every work. 

Baba, You play Your veńu / flute [5] and by Your grace it vibrates in all atoms and in every molecule - in everything and everywhere. O' Parama Purus'a, You are the Na'dtanu [6] of the ages, You conquer the temporal factor. You are beyond time; You are Ka'la'tiita. You are immutable. You remain in one unaltered state in all times: past, present and future. Because of Your immutable characteristics, You are not only beyond the bondage of time (Ka'la'tiita) but also beyond the bondage of space (Desha'tiita) and beyond the bondage of form (Rupa'tiita).

O' Na'dtanu, O' Parama Purusa Baba, I do sastaunga pranam at Your altar...


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3331:

[1] Rúper meláy: In the first line of the opening stanza of this song the term rúper meláy is used. The literal meaning of rúper meláy is festival of form, and the practical meaning is the entire creation, i.e. this expressed universe.

[2] Rúpa sáyare: In the second line of the opening stanza of this song the term rúpa sáyare is used. The literal meaning of rúpa sáyare: is ocean of form, and the practical meaning is the entire creation, i.e. this expressed universe.

[3] Tomár dhvani nitya báje: This phrase is related with the first line of the second stanza The overall sense of this relates with Parama Purusa, “Your sound resonates eternally.” And the more detailed explanatory and practical meaning is below:

“O human beings, you are fortunate. The clarion call of the Universal has reached you. Not only has the call come, but you are hearing it and it is vibrating in every cell of your body. Will you now lie in the corner of your house as an inert being and waste your time by clinging to old skeletons and bemoaning them? The Supreme Being is calling you in the roar of the ocean, in the thunder of the clouds, in the speed of lightning, in the meteor’s flaming fires. Nothing good will come from idleness. Get up and awake the clouded chivalry of your dormant youth. It may be that the path is not strewn with flowers and that inferiority complex will be attempting to hold fast your each advancing step, but even then you have to proceed onwards tearing the shroud of darkness. You will tear the thick darkness of despair as you advance in the racing chariot radiant with the Sun’s brilliance towards the attainment of the Supreme state.” (1)

[4] Mamata': Mineness; In Sanskrit “mama” = mine, and the suffix ta’ = -ness; hence “mineness.”  "What is the meaning of “mamatá”? Mama + tá = mamatá. Mama means “mine” and thus mamatá is the inner idea of being mine, the feeling that something is my own." (2)

"“Mamatá” means “mine-ness” – “Mama” means “one's own”, and the abstract noun derived from it is “mamatá” – meaning, thereby “mine-ness.”" (3)

For example, suppose you are suffering from a fever then naturally you will be concerned about your own health. You will try to cure yourself by going to the doctor and taking medicine etc. If you have mamata for someone else, then if they are sick with a fever you will have the same degree of care for their condition as your own. When one does sadhana then this sense of mamata grows and one ultimately has the feeling of mamata towards the entire created universe. Without sadhana, one’s sense of mamata will be extremely limited whereby one might only care about their own individual existence. So when the mind is extremely narrow one only has mamata for oneself. Those with a slightly broader mind will have mamata towards their parents and family members. And as the circumference of mind expands one will have mamata for other relatives and community members etc. However, it is only with sadhana that the periphery of mind can grow further and further wherein one’s sense of mamata includes all beings and expressions of this cosmos. Parama Purusa has mamata’ for each and every entity - this entire creation, all living and non-living expressions.

[5] Veńu / Flute: “The rhythm in which the vibrational flow of the cosmic mind vibrates the annamáya kośa of individual microcosms – veins, nerves, arteries, blood, lymph, etc. – is the initial stage of the divine cosmic sound. When this sound is heard in the anamáya kośa it resembles that of a cricket. When this cosmic sound vibrates the kámamaya kośa it resembles the sound of ankle bells. In the manomaya kośa it resembles a flute; ... in atimánasa kośa, the resonance of a gong; in vijiṋánamaya kośa the buzzing of bees or the rolling of ocean waves; and in hirańmaya kośa, a prolonged oṋḿ sound. Thus the cosmic sound is expressed in various ways according to the degrees of crudity or subtlety in relation to the fundamental factors. There are various physical and psychic expressions centring around the various degrees of cosmic sound. When one’s mind is confined to a particular stratum one hears the sound peculiar to that stratum only. A person who lacks concentration of mind cannot hear any expression of the cosmic sound. In the field of spiritual practice the divine sound is expressed in a spontaneous way.” (4)

[6] Na'dtanu: This is one of the countless names that describes one of the infinite attributions of Parama Purusa. Specifically Na'dtanu refers to that Divine Entity who is the Lord of all music and dance. That is, the One whose very body is made out of the na'da - the primordial sound - is Himself the Lord of the dance.

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References
1. SS-1, The Supreme Call
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 7, The True Nature of Bhakti
3. AV-1, Pleasing the Lord
4. AMIWL-6, The Expansion of the Microcosm

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/01/shocking-misunderstanding-of-dada-m.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/akola-story-evil-deeds-of-h-giita-group.html

How to initiate + 2 more

Baba

This email contains four sections

1. End Quote: How to initiate
2. PS #3262: हे परमपुरुष बाबा! मुझे कष्ट में देखकर तुम्हारा हृदय पसीज गया, और तुम  मेरा कष्ट दूर कर दिए
3. PS #2242: O' Parama Purusa, I did not get You in Jamalpur & tomb tiirtha...
4. Links

How to initiate

“When children are five years old and attain some awareness, the parents, brothers, sisters or any guardian may initiate them in Náma Mantra [the preliminary process of meditation]. They should be taught to sit in padmásana [lotus posture], but instead of interlocking the fingers, they may rest one palm upon the other; and keep the spine erect. They will then be instructed to feel or imagine that everything around them, and whatever they visualize, is Brahma.” (1)

Note: Sometimes, unknowingly, parents or acaryas teach their children to do meditation in the wrong way by telling them to interlace or interlock their fingers. According to Guru’s guideline, children should learn the proper method of placing their palms on top of one another.

Side by side, every child should learn meditation at the age of 5. Any delay in this regard in harmful. A child who starts practicing sadhana at the age of 5 all their potentialities will get scope to be developed properly. And they will remain under the shelter of Guru. So there should not be any procrastination in initiating children into the practice of meditation.

In Him,
Prakash

Reference
1. CC-1, The Process of Initiation

== Section 2 ==

~ हे परमपुरुष बाबा! मुझे कष्ट में देखकर तुम्हारा हृदय पसीज गया, और तुम  मेरा कष्ट दूर कर दिए |~
प्रभात संगीत 3262 आमारी व्यथा ते गोले आमारे देखिबे बोले....

दिनांक 15 जनवरी 15

भावार्थ

हे परमपुरुष! मैं कराह रहा था, तुम मुझे कष्ट से और अधिक कराहते नहीं देख सके और तुम्हारा हृदय पसीज गया। तुम कृपा कर मेरे पास आये और मेरा कष्ट दूर कर दिए |  हे कृपासागर! क्या इसी कारण तुम धरती पर नहीं आये हो?

हे मेरे प्रभो! तुम्हारा हृदय दिव्य प्रेम से भरा है। तुम्हारी मुस्कुराहट चमकीले मोतियों की तरह है, और तुम्हारी आॅंखे स्नेह भरे काजल से शोभित हैं। हे मेरे परमप्रिय ! तुम त्रिलोक में नहीं भक्तों के हृदय में रहते हो। तुमने मेरे मन में प्रभातसंगीत के नृत्य लय और गीतों  के रूप में पदार्पण किया है। तुम इतने कृपालु हो कि अपना ब्रह्मलोक छोड़कर मेरे हृदय के भीतर ओंकार के लय में अपनी लीला करते आ गये।

हे दिव्यसत्ता ! तुम्हारा कोई विशेष नाम या रूप नहीं है, फिर भी मैं तुम्हें सैकड़ों नाम और रूपों में पाता हॅूं। तुम सब स्थानों पर  हो , चारों ओर हो और इस विश्व  के असंख्य रूपों में हो। हे प्रभु! मैं तुम्हें अपनी बुद्धि से माप नहीं सकता  और न ही तुम्हारी भव्यता के बारे  में सोच सकता हॅूं। मैं तुम्हारी भव्यता के बारे में सोचकर अवाक् रह जाता हॅूं।

हे परमपुरुष बाबा! मेरे मानसिक कमल पर मधुर भाव में हमेशा  बने रहिये। हे प्रभु! तुम मेरी दयनीय दशा  देखकर मेरी ओर दौडे़ आये। बाबा! तुम यहाॅं , मेरे दुखों और वेदनाओं को समाप्त करनेे तथा आॅंसुओं को पोंछने आये हो , तुम कितने दयालु हो!

टिप्पणी :

1 त्रिलोक अर्थात् जाग्रत, स्वप्न और सुषुप्ति। परम पुरुष इन तीनों  लोकों से ऊपर तुरीय अवस्था या ब्रह्मलोक में रहते हैं ।
2  मधुर भाव कोई साधक परमपुरुष के साथ पिता, मित्र, स्वामी , प्रेमी  आदि किसी भी मधुर भाव में संबंध जोड़ सकते हैं। इनमें निकटता का स्तर अलग अलग है। पर मधुर भाव बहुत ही निकटता  माना गया है। मधुर भाव बहुत ही उन्नत अवस्था का भाव है जिसमें भक्त का मन मधुरता और आनन्द से इतना भर जाता है  कि वह परमपुरुष के निकटतम संपर्क में आ जाता है।

Trans by Dr. T.R.S.

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== Section 3 ==

~ O' Parama Purusa, I did not get You in Jamalpur & tomb tiirtha, You reside in my heart ~

"Eso tumi raunge rúpe, ámár maner ańu ańute..."  (P.S. 2242)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, please come in my mind with Your divine form and resplendent color. Come in each and every iota and pore of my mental abode. O’ Supreme One, please come close. My whole life has passed in searching You from one land to another. I have walked this entire world seeking You.

O' my Lord, when I was looking to find You in far distant places, I did not get You anywhere. And when I searched for You locally and nearby, then also I did not get You. Nor did I get You in any “holy land” nor in the forests, nor in the  tombs of Jamalpur and Tiljala, nor the top of the Himalayan mountain ranges, nor the hills of Ananda Nagar etc. After not finding You anywhere, alas I cry in loneliness.

O' Parama Purusa Baba, by Your grace when I look into the deep recesses of my mind then I see that You are there. You have graciously made the flowers bloom in my mind. In the bud of my mind, in that deeper sweet layer, You reside smiling - invisible to the crude eye. You are in my mental pollen, in its fragrance, and in its nectar.

Baba, I did not get You anywhere externally because all the while You were in my mind. Now, when I look within, then by Your grace I feel that You are with me. Please always keep me under Your shelter…


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== Section 4 ==

Links

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

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/ananda-marga-monks-selling-fish-for.html

How ex-president is uncivilized + 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: How ex-president George W. Bush is Uncivilized

2. PS #3279: मानव अंधेरे में : दिन रात उपभोग की वस्तुओं के संग्रह में व्यस्त 
3. Links

How ex-president George W. Bush is Uncivilized

Namaskar,

“With the spread of civilization human beings will not attack the unarmed and the weak. Unfortunately, there are many persons in this world who think of themselves as civilized but mercilessly crush the helpless and the innocent. The pitiable destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bears witness to the uncivilized action of the so-called civilized nations...they are most backward in civilization. They should sit at the feet of the Indian Adivasis and learn about civilization. Those who possess atom and hydrogen bombs have to be taught the lesson that this universe is for human beings and not for demons. More powerful weapons have to be invented to counteract these uncivilized persons.” (1)

“We may call those human acts and behaviours “civilized” that give evidence of this discriminative judgement, in a great measure.” (2)

The below child’s face is like that due to a birth defect. This is a result of poisonous and deadly chemicals used in the Iraq war. This is not an isolated case. There are hundreds of thousands of children who have been born with birth defects like damaged brains etc. This crime against humanity was done by the United States. George Bush is the main culprit.

Again, the above child’s face is like that due to a birth defect. This is a result of poisonous and deadly chemicals used secretly in the Iraq war. This is not an isolated case. There are hundreds of thousands of children who have been born with birth defects like damaged brains etc. This crime against humanity was done by the United States. George Bush is the main culprit.

Mercilessly & secretly used bombs & chemical warfare

on the common Iraqi people

According to Baba’s teaching, As global leaders become civilised they will refrain from covertly using chemical weapons that cause serious health issues and birth defects. IN this way they are harming and torturing vulnerable and innocent people. But that phase has not yet been born on this earth. One clear instance is the way former US President George W Bush mercilessly & secretly used bombs and chemical warfare on the common Iraqi people, which had serious consequences for the public health. Mothers began giving birth to babies whose brain was damaged and they are deformed.

Mr Bush’s ordered attacks were so raw and harsh he was uncivilised to an extreme degree. Such an uncivilised leader like Mr Bush should learn from moralists, wherever they may reside. And, if an uncivilised leader like Mr Bush fails to reign in his conduct, then he should get a strong lesson. The rest of humanity will have to develop the requisite arms to combat the onslaught and gain victory over such uncivilised leaders like Bush.

Abnormally high number of cases of cancer and birth defects

"Ten years after the start of the U.S. invasion in Iraq, doctors in some of the Middle Eastern nation's cities are witnessing an abnormally high number of cases of cancer and birth defects. Scientists suspect the rise is tied to the use of depleted uranium and white phosphorus in military assaults. On the war's ten-year anniversary, Democracy Now! spoke with Dahr Jamail, an Al Jazeera reporter who recently returned from Iraq. Jamail recounts meeting Dr. Samira Alani, a doctor in the city of Fallujah focusing on the issue of birth defects." (3)

Uncivilized action of the so-called civilized nations

As a reminder here again is Sadguru Baba’s teaching.

“With the spread of civilization human beings will not attack the unarmed and the weak. Unfortunately, there are many persons in this world who think of themselves as civilized but mercilessly crush the helpless and the innocent. The pitiable destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bears witness to the uncivilized action of the so-called civilized nations...they are most backward in civilization. They should sit at the feet of the Indian Adivasis and learn about civilization. Those who possess atom and hydrogen bombs have to be taught the lesson that this universe is for human beings and not for demons. More powerful weapons have to be invented to counteract these uncivilized persons.” (1)

In Him,
Pranatosh

Reference
1. AFPS-6, The Interplay of Culture and Civilization
2. AFPS-6, Civilization, Science and Spiritual Progress
3. Huffington Post

== Section 2 ==

~ मानव अंधेरे में : दिन रात उपभोग की वस्तुओं के संग्रह में व्यस्त ~ 

Note: "Bhakti is prema personified.” What is prema? the attraction of a particular created being for another finite object is called káma, and one's attraction for the Infinite Entity is called prema." (1)

टिप्पणी - "भक्ति प्रेमस्वरूप है। प्रेम क्या है? किसी सांसारिक जीव का किसी अन्य सीमित वस्तु के प्रति आकर्षण "काम " कहलाता है; और उसका यही आकर्षण जब अनन्त सत्ता के साथ होता है तो इसे "प्रेम" कहते हैं।" (2)

Purport-

हे परमपुरुष! तुम मुझे प्रेम करते  हो क्या इसी लिये मेरे पास आये  हो? तुम कितने कृपालु हो। तुम अपने स्नेह और अनुराग को फूलों की सुगंध में लपेट देते हो। हे मेरे परमप्रिय! आज तुम्हारे मधुर आगमन से मेरा पूरा अस्तित्वजग गया है  और प्रेम का अनुभव कर रहा है।

हे परम सत्ता ! तुम्हारे आगमन के पूर्व सभी मानव अंधेरे में थे। भौतिक वाद में डूबे और दिन रात उपभोग की वस्तुओं के संग्रह में व्यस्त रहते थे। वे बंद कमरों में हीन विचारों के साथ लिप्त  रहते थे। वे भौतिकवाद की सीमा से परे कुछ सोच ही नहीं पाते थे। भ्रष्ट मानवता की यह भयावह स्थिति थी। इस अंधेरी घड़ी में तुम कृपा कर आ गये। तुमने नव्य मानवतावाद के आप्लावन से दरवाजे खोलकर सभी के मन को दिव्यता के नशे  में भर दिया है तुमने प्रत्येक को बदल दिया है।

बाबा, हे परमपुरुष! तुम्हारे दिव्यप्रेम की   रंगीन मशाल से  मानव जीवन झूमने लगा है। हर व्यक्ति तुम्हारी दिव्य पुकार से आशा  का ध्वज ऊपर पकडे़ उत्साहित हो गया है।तुम सबके सामने खड़े हो। तुम कृपा कर प्रत्येक को परम संतुष्ठि का रास्ता दिखाने आगे चल रहे हो।

बाबा! तुमने मेरे ऊपर अपने अनन्त प्रेम  की वर्षा की है, तुम्हारा कीर्ति गान करने के लिये मेरे पास कोई शब्द नहीं हैं।

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Trans: Dr. T.R.S.

References
1. SS-24, Bhakti, Mukti and Parama Puruśa
2. SS-24, Bhakti, Mukti and Parama Puruśa

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/06/husband-is-also-female-new-fashion-5.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/ignorance-of-our-great-dada-3-more.html

Mahaprayan (Death) of Gopalji

Baba

Mahaprayan (Death) of Gopalji

Namaskar,
It is with much sadness and respect that I share with you the mahaprayan (death) of Shrii Gopal Shastri jii of Vishakhapattanam (Andhra Pradesh) who left this mortal world; he died in his sleep on Friday 10th April 2015. Shastri jii was 92 years of age and had suffered from numerous health problems over these last few years.

On this occasion of his mahaprayan (death), he will be missed by some. Baba will do what is best for Gopalji.

With deepest regards.

Namaskar,
at His lotus feet,
Veerapandiya Kattabomman


Note 1: Mahaprayan (death day) 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. 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 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 2: Mahaprayan comes from the Islamic tradition

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 those in Tiljala. 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 used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens.

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. 

Why some bhaktas were punished more...

Baba

This email contains four sections:
3. End Quote: Why some bhaktas were punished more...

1. PS #3043: हे परमपुरुष! तुमने किसकी प्रसन्नता के लिये यह सृष्टि रच डाली?
2. PS #556: O’ Parama Purusa, I did not know You are and were with me...
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Why some bhaktas were punished more -

and others less or not at all

“You are all my beloved sons and daughters. Sometimes I appear harsh to some. But that is for love. If I were indifferent, there would be no need for scolding or punishment. I want to see you all laughing. It gives me great pleasure to see you laughing. Leave all cares unto me. O be blessed.” (1)

Note: Baba’s rule is that when You love someone then You have the right to scold them - otherwise not. According to the degree of attraction and faith in Guru - it is the duty of Guru to give more love. For instance, if a disciple has 100% love for Guru, then Guru must give 100% love in return. Whereas for those without that type of intimate and close relation with Guru or non-margiis, the same     Sadguru has less direct responsibility.

It is just like how parents have more responsibility for their own child than for their neighbors’ kids. For this reason, parents scold their own child - all done for the child’s growth and development. But again that same approach they do not take with their neighbors’ children.

Similar is the case with Sadguru Baba. He did not scold pseudo-devotees and non-margiis. And for those with 1 percent of devotion, He scolded less than 1%. For those with 100% devotion and love for Parama Purusa, then it was Baba’s duty to shower His grace and make that sadhaka better. That is why He had more right to scold them more because He loved them more.

Surely, Parama Purusa loves all equally, but great bhaktas compelled Parama Purusa to pay them more attention. All along the theorem is: Love and punishment go hand-in-hand. That works in unit family life, as well as with devotees and Parama Purusa. After all - to whom You do not love - why should You scold. That is why great bhaktas love Parama Purusa 100% and they the get most scolding.

There are many more reasons behind Baba’s scolding, and those are to be discussed in the future.

Reference
1. AV-30, Surrender

== Section 2 ==

~ हे परमपुरुष! तुमने किसकी प्रसन्नता के लिये यह सृष्टि रच डाली? ~

Intro for PS: The following song describes the situation before creation when Parama Purusa was all alone. In the absence of a second entity, He had nothing to do. He was feeling lonely; there was no one. Then He started thinking that He should be many and then at one point of His vast infinite Self, saincara started. That was the origin and start of creation. One should not forget that creation is His thought projection - it is all unfolding within His mind. For Him, nothing is external; the entire universe is in His mind.

प्रभात संगीत 3043 : किसेरी पुलके , सबारी अलखे, जेगेछिले तुमि कौन अतीते....

परिचय :-  यह गीत, स्रष्टि के सृजन से पूर्व, जब परमपुरुष के अलावा कोई नहीं था, तब का वर्णन करता है | जिसमें उन्होने  सोचा कि--”मैं एक से बहुत हो जाऊं” और संचर क्रिया होने लगी। स्पष्ट है कि यह सब कुछ उनके मन के भीतर ही घटित हो रहा है इसलिये बाहर कुछ नहीं सब कुछ उनकी विचार तरंगे ही हैं।
भावार्थ:
हे परमपुरुष ! इस स्रष्टि के पहले, समय, काल नाम की चीज ही नहीं थी , कोई दिनांक नहीं , समय, काल  का मापन भी नहीं । वह तो समय, काल  के दायरे से परे था। इस काल  की शून्यता में तुम सो रहे थे। तुम अकेले थे दूसरा कोई नहीं जिसे प्रेम कर सकें या आशीष दे सके। तुम किस अतिप्राचीन अतीत  में थे कोई देख भी नहीं सकता था, तब ,फिर तुम किसके रोमांच और प्रसन्नता के लिये जाग उठे और यह स्रष्टि रच डाली?

हे परमपुरुष! बाबा जब तुमने अपनी निद्रा तोड़ी और सोचने लगे कि ‘मैं एक से अनेक हो जाऊं,‘ उसी क्षण से यह स्रष्टि इस रंगीन संसार के रूप में प्रारंभ हो गई। तुम्हारे मानसिक सूर्य ने पूर्वी क्षितिज को रंग दिया और सब कुछ आनन्द मय हो गया। प्रति संचर की अंतिम  अवस्था में मानव मन का शतदल पुष्प , मधु से भर गया।

हे दिव्य सत्ता! पूरी पृथ्वी तुम्हारे विचारों और आभा की बाढ़ में डूब गयी है, तुम्हारे चिंतन से, स्रष्टि में नया संकल्प आया है, राग रागनियों की जड़ों में ध्वनि का संचार हो गया है। संचर और प्रतिसंचर के अस्तित्व में आने के साथ तुम्हारी कृपा से अनेक प्रकार के पौधे, पशु  और अंत में मानव आ गये हैं।  तुमने मनुष्यों को गीत, नृत्य , संगीत और तुम्हारे साथ एकाकार  हो सकने के लिए तुम्हारे नाम का भजन करने जैसे  अनेक गुणों से  संपन्न होने का आशीष दिया है।  हे परमपुरुष!  बाबा तुम प्रेमस्वरूप हो।

Trans: Dr. T.R.S.

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== Section 3 ==

~ O’ Parama Purusa, I did not know You are and were with me always since ages ~

“Tumi, je a’ma’r nayanyer ma’n’i, a’ge cinite pa’rini…” (Prabhat Samgiita #556)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, You are the jewel of my eyes. You are my Dearmost and the most precious thing in my life. There is nothing I treasure more than You. Alas, how ironic it is that I did not recognise You earlier in my life. You are the most important Entity to me, and I did not know about You - I did not know that You are You. You are my Beloved. You were within me. You were in my heart and mind - always. You were all-around me. You were with me in all my works - wherever I went. It is sad that I did not look at You - I did not know You were there with me always since ages.

O’ Divine Entity, there were thunderstorms with strong gusty winds all around. The storm was ferocious with the loud crashing of thunder and gale-force winds. Everything was swept away by torrential rains. The heavy rains washed away everything. There was chaos and danger all around. In my life, so many tragedies occurred; everyone left me. Unbeknownst to me, in spite of all the danger and difficulties, You remained with me always - helping, me, consoling me, and wiping away my tears. You did not walk away leaving me behind. You did not take even one step away from me. You stayed near me day and night; all the 24 hours, throughout my entire life. You were protecting me always; alas, I was not aware of that - I did not even realise that You remained by my side. If I had known I would not have felt helpless, lonely, and scared.

O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, You apply the soothing balm on the wounds of those neglected and humiliated ones. You do not leave anyone all alone where they feel depressed and rejected - drowned in hopelessness. You give the healing touch to those suffering in ignominy and pain. You never hate anyone. You bestow a sense of dignity upon those who lost their dignity. Unfortunately, those days I could not realise You this eternal truth. It is only now that I understand, by Your grace

Baba, You are my most dear  - You were always with me - my entire life. But I could not recognise You those days. By Your grace, now I cannot forget this divine truth that You never leave me...

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== Section 4 ==

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Three Afflictions in Detail

Baba

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1. PS #312: O’ Parama Purusa, please remove all my afflictions
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~ O’ Parama Purusa, please remove all my afflictions ~

Prabhat Samgiita Intro: This following Prabhat Samgiita is the expression of a great devotee. What he feels when in a very exalted state of mind.

“Eso go eso go mor manete, sab klesh násh kare álo jharáte…” (PS 312)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, please come, come into my mind and shower me in Your divine effulgence on me, after eliminating all my suffering. When You come in my mind then the darkness, stains, and accumulated samskara of many lives will be wiped away. There will not by any suffering; the three afflictions [1] - physical, psychic, and spiritual - will be eradicated. By Your grace, my mind will go into the depths of meditation and ultimately reach the world of effulgence - satya loka.

The world is inundated by the sound of Your nu’pur [2]. By Your call [3] every cell of my blood becomes divinely intoxicated. O’ Parama Purusa, please be gracious and remain in my dhyana - seated on the thousand-petaled lotus.

O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, seeing Your smile, all sing together in joy. Your charming smile makes my mental peacock dance in hundreds of ways. O’ Parama Purusa, look [4] please look towards me - into my mind and heart….


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #312:

[1] What are the Three afflictions in detail

“Bondages are of three types: ádhibhaotika [physical], ádhidaevika [psychic], and ádhyátmika [spiritual]. All kinds of worldly bondages – physical, economic, political, social, literary, and sociological – and also those relating to agriculture, industry, trade and commerce – all these are physical bondages. That is to say, the bondages concerning the quinquelemental world are all physical bondages in the pervasive sense. Psychic distortions, mental clashes, doubts and confusions, superiority and inferiority complexes, etc., are all psychic bondages; and the bondages of reaction of one’s actions, which are generally termed prárabdha [unrequited reactions] are also included in the category of psychic bondages. All bondages concerned with unit consciousness and Supreme Consciousness, and the deeper feelings of inner anguish due to the non-attainment of the highest spiritual stance, are categorized as spiritual bondages.”

“Physical bondages are further divided into three main types – bhávagata bandhan [bondages of dogma], kálagata bandhan [bondages of time], and ádháragata bandhan [spatial bondages].” (1)


What is Bhávagata bandhan affliction

“Bhávagata bandhan afflicts human beings the most. If an idea is imposed on human beings as a dogma, crushing the victim under its heavy weight, people realize that a tormenting bondage has been imposed on them. They well understand that the dogma has immobilized them, caused retardation instead of progress, and brought them to a virtual standstill. They realize that what they considered to be dharma was actually nothing but a colourful procession of various superstitions, and lest they raise their heads against those superstitions and smash that house of cards built on quicksand, certain ideas are constantly whispered into their ears: “You shouldn’t do this, you shouldn’t do that – it will bring about your ruin. If you do that, you will be doomed to hell, or if you do this, your tongue will fall off.” People realize that their voices against dogma have thus been silenced by injecting fear complexes into their minds, and that they have been reduced to useless lumps of cow-dung. Nevertheless, since they lack proper initiative and drive, they willingly surrender themselves to fate, and accept their helpless shedding of tears as their appointed lot in life.” (1)


What is kálagata bandhan affliction

“With changes in the time factor, the temporal bondages also change their condition in different circumstances; and with the changes in the spatial factors, the spatial bondages change their condition also. When people’s feelings are deeply wounded, they decide to leave the state, the country, or the society, just to remove these bondages, and when there is no other way out, they decide to leave the world by committing suicide.”

“By adopting a sublime ideology in personal life, one can overcome all psychic afflictions. One should give up all those factors which are the causes of mental affliction in collective life, and at the same time, promote universal ideas.”

“And spiritual bondage means, “Though Parama Puruśa is my own property, exclusively my own, why am I not able to merge my life in the Cosmic life, to touch the core of my heart to the core of His heart, to blend my own sweetness in the universal sweetness?” This mental agony due to the non-realization of Parama Puruśa is spiritual bondage.” (1)


What is sound of nupur

[2] Nu'pur: His divine ankle bell represents the expression of that eternal sound: Omnkara. So the ankle bell is one of the sounds of divine realisation i.e. omnkara. Altogether, this omnkara sound has six stages. These sounds or stages cannot be created or replicated by the human voice or any musical instrument like some ignorant people do.
Nor is this audible to the external ear. This sound is not something physical and cannot be recorded with some device. Nor is it the medical condition of tinnitus. It is something completely internal from the spiritual plane. The proof is that if you cover or block your ears, the volume will increase. Only if a sadhaka is sincere in sadhana then naturally in their meditation they will hear these blissful sounds.

Here is further description about this.

“You know, ghuṋghur – you use it during the táńd́ava dance. In Sanskrit it is called nupur.) Next you will hear the sound of flutes – as if somebody is playing a flute. Then the sound of the ocean, you know? A particular sound is created by the sea. And then, in the fifth phase, taḿ, taḿ, just like bells, the sound of bells. And finally, the sound is just like ooṋṋṋ – the oṋḿkára in pure form. And after that there remains no sound, because after that there ends the realm, the scope, of Saguńa. After that there is the scope of Nirguńa. In the realm of Nirguńa there cannot be any sound, because there cannot be any expression. Not even divine expression, not even supra-psychic expression." (2)


Relationship between sadhana and nupur

Remember, sadhana is not done to hear these sounds. If any sadhaka practices sincerely then naturally such sounds become audible. But the sadhaka should not pay attention to that sound otherwise it will disappear. Because when the mind is concentrated on the mantra then the sound comes. And when the mind is diverted away from its focused concentration on the mantra - and instead tries to just listen to that sound - then the sound will disappear. Overall this sound, nupura dhvani, is very blissful and in a few months of regular practice in a lonely place, any sincere sadhana can hear it.


What is call of Parama Purusa and when one hears it

[3] Call of Parama Purusa: At some point in their life, every sadhaka has experienced the call of the Divine. They primarily hear it during a significant life transition. Actually, Parama Purusa calls everyone - some recognise His call and some do not. Before hearing His call, a person’s life was moving in one mundane direction - name, fame, and fleeting desires etc. When a person hears His call they are aroused and think they should do something meaningful in this life. At that point, they start searching for some path so they may learn sadhana and lead a sentient life. At the age of 5 the call for spiritual life starts. Those with a good samskara hear that call at that time and start doing spiritual practice. Otherwise one may hear that call later on - in their teens or in adulthood. In that case they join the path later on. Some do not hear this call their entire life, nonetheless He is sounding His call. Parama Purusa calls everyone - always - but many do not hear.

“O human beings! You are fortunate. The clarion call of the Universal has reached you. That very call is vibrating in every cell of your body. Will you now lie inert in the corner of your house? Will you now waste your time clutching ancient skeletons to your breast and moaning over them? The Supreme Being is calling you in the roar of the ocean, in the thunder of the clouds, in the speed of the lightning, in the meteor’s flaming fires. Nothing will come of remaining idle. Get up and awaken the clouded chivalry of your dormant youth. The path may not be strewn with flowers – an inferiority complex may seek to hold back your every advancing footstep, but even then you have to proceed onward, tearing the shroud of darkness. You will soon rend the thick darkness of despair on the way to the attainment of the Supreme State, and advance onwards in the swift-moving chariot, radiant with the sun’s brilliance.” (3)


Significance of Look of Parama Purusa in Meditation

[4] Parama Purusa’s gaze upon a sadhaka holds great significance in spiritual life. In mediation, if one feels or sees that Parama Purusa is looking at them that is very blessed stage of sadhana. If sadhana is not good, then that feeling or experience does not arise. Ultimately, His gaze means His grace. So if in mediation one does not feel that Parama Purusa is looking at them, then one must request Him to fix His eyes on them. In meditation, if one feels that He is looking upon them, then that creates a huge upsurge of spiritual vibration and bliss. That is what has been expressed in this song.

References:
1. NSS, Shivas Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 13)
2. AV-30, The Sound of God
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 1

== Section 2 ==

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Watch out: carcinogenic herbicide Glyphosate used on genetically modified crops + 3 more

Baba

This email contains four sections:
1. Posting: Watch out: carcinogenic herbicide Glyphosate used on...
2. News: At least 20,000 farm workers have died....
3. Letter: Ranchi sold AM properties in Davao?
4. Links

Watch out: 

carcinogenic herbicide Glyphosate used on genetically modified crops

Namaskar,
One of the most dangerous and disturbing elements in today’s food chain is the presence of GMO’s, or genetically modified organisms.

"Not only can genes be transferred from one plant to another, but genes from non-plant organisms bacterium also can be used. The best known example of this is the use of Bt genes in corn and other crops. Bt, or Bacillus thuringiensis, is a naturally occurring bacterium." (Dept of Plant and Soil Sciences, OSU)

Why are companies so interested in using genes in this way? Because by this process, they can make those crops resistant to herbicides and pesticides – and hence easily increase profits.

How this affects Ananda Margiis

What does the presence of GMO’s in food mean for Ananda Margiis? It means that certain foods we consider to be “sentient” may in fact be tamasik.

Here are more concerns in bulleted format:

* This GMO approach is still quite new and has not been well-researched nor critically tested. There remains many unknowns along with the possibility of public health issues.

* Vegetarian foods made from transferring the genes of one plant to a separate plant's gene pool should be avoided because those products may be a health hazard (carcinogenic etc) for the short and long term, and they may be tamasik.

* Foods and GMO crops made from a plant gene pool that contains threads from an animal gene pool(s) are outrightly tamasik, plus they may have other health hazards.

* For meat-eating communities all this may not be concern; for Ananda Margiis, this is a huge issue: If vegetable or grain crops have been formed from animal genes. So every margii should know about this.

This is an all-pervasive issue

Irrespective of which part of the globe you live, you must be critically aware about this hot issue. If the food you buy does not specifically say “Non-GMO”, or if you are not 100% sure about the origin of your grain and vegetable seeds, then it is possible that your food has been genetically affected. This is especially true with name-brand, “natural”, company food products. One of the below articles offers critical information about this.

Baba’s guideline:

science and civilisation

Here is a clear-cut warning from Baba.

Baba says, “Where scientific progress supersedes civilization, there civilization meets its Waterloo.” (A Few Problems Solved Part 6, Civilization, Science and Spiritual Progress)

That means when science take precedence and is used irresponsibly in ways that harms humanity, then that society will meet its demise. And the root cause is the misuse of science.

Today, with the use of GMO’s, we see the terrible misuse of science in our fruit, vegetable and grain food supply. Genetically modified crops are spreading around the globe in order to heighten corporate profits. Big food companies are eager to keep this fact hidden regarding the deadly effect of such carcinogens. They want to use science at the cost of human health and our overall well-being. We should all be aware about this.

Thousands of farmers and their employees died in various countries due to the toxic effect of those herbicides / GMO for growing certain crops. Those chemicals had a long-term effect. The area where those GMO crops were grown became completely polluted and toxic. Everything polluted - river, ponds air etc - because of the use of those harmful genetically-modified herbicides etc. Those locals living in that region are suffering. it is especially deadly for those directly dealing with this chemical - such as those farmers and laborers. That is what below article says.

Who can forget how agent orange was used by the US forces in Vietnam to destroy the forces. Still today, 45+ years later, birth defects continue to happen in those regions.



          Courtesy of Google Images
     

Courtesy of Google Images

Now please see the below article about GMO’s in section 2.

Shiva Kumar
(Steve Watkins)

== Section 2 ==

At least 20,000 farm workers have died

of chronic kidney disease in Nicaragua

The most widely used herbicide in the world, glyphosate, the active ingredient in the Monsanto product Roundup, was classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans,” in a report released Friday by     cancer researchers affiliated with the World Health Organization.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced its assessment of glyphosate after convening a meeting this month of 17 cancer experts from 11 countries. They looked at the available scientific evidence on five different pesticides, including glyphosate, to determine whether to classify them as carcinogens. Carcinogens are substances that can lead to cancer under certain levels of exposure.

Glyphosate caused DNA and chromosomal damage in mammals, and in human and animal cells studied in laboratories, the report said. Studies of workers who had been exposed to the chemical in the U.S. Canada, and Sweden found “increased risks for non-Hodgkin lymphoma that persisted after adjustment for other pesticides,” the report said.

Glyphosate is usually used on crops, including corn and soybeans, that are genetically modified to survive it. The herbicide has been detected in food water, and in the air after it has been sprayed, according to the IARC report. “Its use has increased sharply with the development of genetically modified glyphosate-resistant crop varieties,” the report said.

WHO's based its classification of glyphosate on evidence from studies of exposure, mostly agricultural, in the United States, Canada, and Sweden that were published since 2001.

Glyphosate was originally used as a descaling agent to clean out mineral deposits from pipes because of its ability to avidly bind to heavy metals. The chemical bonds to arsenic, cadmium and other heavy     metals found in groundwater.

Scientists and farmers elsewhere have raised other concerns over glyphosate and tried to ban its use.

Channa Jayasumana, with Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, published a study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2014 on a possible link between glyphosate and chronic kidney disease in farmworkers. His research found that excessive heat and dehydration may weaken the workers' bodies, making them more susceptible to pesticides and heavy metals, which can lead to kidney disease.

Based on that research, the Sri Lankan government moved to ban glyphosate in spring of 2014. But Monsanto raised objections to the report's findings, and the ban was lifted. The chemical was, and continues to be, widely used on farms in the country.

The research also suggested a link between glyphosate and a mysterious kidney disease that has killed thousands of farmworkers in Central America. At least 20,000 farm workers have died of chronic kidney disease in Nicaragua in the last two decades, The Guardian reported in February. Researchers who have studied the disease in Central America say that it mainly affects agricultural laborers working under conditions of excessive heat and dehydration, but other factors, including pesticides, may play a role. (With wire services)

"Not only can genes be transferred from one plant to another, but genes from non-plant organisms bacterium also can be used. The best known example of this is the use of Bt genes in corn and other crops. Bt, or Bacillus thuringiensis, is a naturally occurring bacterium. that produces crystal proteins that are lethal to insect larvae. Bt crystal protein genes have been transferred into corn, enabling the corn to produce its own pesticides against insects such as the European corn borer." (Dept of Plant and Soil Sciences, OSU) (Courtesy of america. aljazeera (dot) com)

== Section 3 ==

HELP!!! - Ranchi Sold AM Properties in Davao?

(Courtesy of Ananda Marga Google Groups)

Namaskar

If anyone has  Margiis or WTs contact in Davao to find out which property/properties Ranchi sold or in line to sell? Kapalong MU or rice fields near Kapalong MU or .... ???

All should know that all establishment in Davao city (Bhuhangin) and various Master Units (Kapantian, Kapalong, ...) are all the achievement of late Dada Cidanandaji and other WTs/Margiis .....

How long we want to keep silent to see Rudrananda swallowing Ananda Marga bite by bite, step by step with the help of his loyal agent like Vimalananda in NY and Mantrajapananda in Davao and others in different places doing the same sinful acts?

RANCHI - NO MORE!!!!

In Him
Krishna

== Section 4 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/superstition-girl-marries-dog-2-more.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-group-leaders-tried-to-brainwash.html

Uncivilised habit + 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: Uncivilised habit

2. PS #619: O' Parama Purusa, You came here to give love and hope...
3. Links

Uncivilised habit

Namaskar,

“We may call those human acts and behaviours “civilized” that give evidence of this discriminative judgement, in a great measure.” (AFPS-6, Civilization, Science and Spiritual Progress)

Smoking is not healthy. Medical research has proven that cigarettes are carcinogenic and toxic. They are poisonous and cause disease and premature death. So the habit of smoking cigarettes is not supported by logic and reasoning.

According Ananda Marga philosophy, when one acts in a way that is not based on rationality, then that action is uncivilised. Thus smoking itself is uncivilised - whether one is aware about the dangers of smoking or not. Those who do not smoke are civilised - in this particular aspect of life.

It does not matter that he was Pope Benedict XVI; his habit of smoking is uncivilised. In other avenues of life, he may be civilised; but on this particular act of smoking he is not civilised. This is just one example.

The overarching rule is that if any behaviour is not supported by rationality then that action is uncivilised. If the majority of one’s actions are uncivilised, then that individual is an uncivilised human being.

In Him,
Yataman
Jesse Reynolds


Note: And persistent reports over the last few years indicate that Pope Benedict XVI enjoys an occasional cigarette – Marlboro Red, it is claimed – in quiet moments, away from prying cameras. For this reason I am reproducing the distasteful photograph above, which I found on the internet: I apologise if it causes offence to anybody. During World Youth Day in Australia in 2008, a bodyguard claimed that the Holy Father had smoked three cigarettes in quick succession. To think of the Pope enjoying a relaxing draw on a King Size cigarette packed with smooth Virginia tobaccos… it only makes me admire him more. (Courtesy of Telegraph)

== Section 2 ==

~ O' Parama Purusa, You came here to give love and hope
to the depressed, the forlorn, the desperate, and the hopeless ~

"Esechile álor srote, hatásháy áshá bhálobásá dite..." (PS 619)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, You came here from the source of effulgence to give love and hope to the depressed, the forlorn, the desperate, and the hopeless. O' my Lord, You have come to caress, soothe, and inspire suffering humanity. O' Divine Entity, it is Your grace: I am floating in the divine world of blissful ideation - thinking of You; I am spiritually intoxicated in Your love and affection. You have made me Yours.

O' Parama Purusa, in cimmerian darkness, I was looking for You; I sought “Your help”. I was drowned in misery and nightmares. In the pool of sorrow, I found You very close to me. In my hour of dire need, You were there by my side - to help me. O' Parama Purusa, I have seen You in a musical residue of melody. I have seen You in Your most attractive and intoxicating form - and also in formless rhythms.  You are the most attractive Entity in the entire universe. Having fallen in love with You, I am not attracted towards anything else. It is Your grace.

O' Parama Purusa Baba, in storms and cyclones, I was completely desperate for Your help; then by Your grace, I found You in the soft gentle breeze. After overcoming my drowsiness, I have listened to the mystical sounds of Your captivating flute. My mind was completely ensconced in Your divine tunes - in Your various transcendental melodies. I have found You in various forms - in happiness as well as in sorrow.

Baba, You are always with me - it is Your causeless grace...

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/dada-s-playing-role-of-villain-2-more.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-group-leaders-tried-to-brainwash.html

How prakrti decides the gender of fetus...+ 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. End Quote: How prakrti decides the gender of fetus...

2. PS #365: Why are you engrossed in blind attachment
3. Links

How prakrti decides the gender of fetus:

male, female, or hermaphrodite

"Jiivátmá is neither a male nor a female, nor a hermaphrodite. For the proper expression of one's latent samskáras [reactive momenta] one gets reborn into the body of a woman or a man or sometimes a hermaphrodite. There is no question of high or low, superior or inferior, noble or ignoble because whatever might be the sex of the body, the jiivátmá is just the witnessing faculty of the mind it is attached to. It is unassailed by the sexual differences of the quinquelemental bodies. The unexpressed psychic reactions (samskáras) of the disembodied soul are guided by the Cosmic Mind and adjusted with a proper structure, at a proper time and a proper place, providing a congenial environment for the expression of the unrequited samskáras. Depending upon the nature of the samskáras there is either the predominance of the tendency to attract (samyojanii shakti) or the predominance of the tendency to be attracted (vibhájanii shakti). The nature of the force of attraction is to draw the object of enjoyment towards itself, and the nature of the force which is attracted is to move towards the object of enjoyment. When there is dominance of samyojanii shakti in one's latent saḿskáras, the disembodied soul attains a female body for its outward expression, and conversely where there is a dominance of vibhájanii shakti, it attains a male body. Where there is an approximate balance between the two, the disembodied soul attains the body of a hermaphrodite. Of course, even in the hermaphrodite the balance between saḿyojanii and vibhájanii shaktis is not perfect; there is a slight tilt in favour of one or the other. That's why some hermaphrodites are more inclined towards masculinity, and some, femininity." (1)


Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology & Way of Life - 7, Form and Formless

== Section 2 ==

~ Why are you engrossed in blind attachment ~

Prabhat Samgiita Intro: Throughout Baba's vast gift of Prabhat Samgiita, in most songs the devotee and Parama Purusa are communicating with one another. In some of the songs the style of conversation is direct while others are indirect. When the style of expression is indirect, no one should conclude that the sadhaka is having a conversation with another sadhaka. That is not the case. Rather, the bhakta is communicating with Parama Purusa - using indirect language.

Here in this song, in the first stanza, Parama Purusa is addressing the bhakta; whereas in the second and third stanzas, the bhakta is addressing Parama Purusa. This following song describes the start of creation and how Parama Purusa plays His divine liila, as well as how a sadhaka can become one with Him - by His grace.

“Arúp devatá rúper deule, kár lági tumi tithi gono…” (PS #365)

Purport:

O' devotee, the formless Nirguna Brahma has come in the temple of form. He has manifested Himself in a charming array of forms, like flora and fauna, valleys and mountains, oceans and deserts, animals and plants, that surround you. The Entity for whom You are longing has already arrived. So now, for which Divine Entity are you counting the days? For Whose auspicious advent are you waiting in longing for? O' bhakta, why are you unnecessarily weaving your dreams about those things which are not going to remain for forever. Why are you putting all your hopes in this temporary, ephemeral world? Why are you fully engaged - day and night - in toiling in mundane activities. This world is transitory - today it is and tomorrow it is no more.

O' Parama Purusa, by Your grace, this world of forms goes on merging into the formless Nirguna Brahma. In due course, step by step all the entities of this creation become one with Him. He is the final Goal and desideratum of all. Then why are You fully engaged in Your divine liila of creating this colourful universe of forms and figures - when there is no lasting benefit of doing this.

O' Parama Purusa Baba, I know that Your creation is not just an illusion. And by Your grace, at the same time, I also know that Your flow of imagination - i.e. this creation - is not permanent either. You have graced me with the understanding that this world is a relative reality - that is always undergoing change. Baba, O' Lord, in this creation of Yours, everything is a passing phenomena, a moving panorama. Then why do You infuse blind attachment in the minds of living beings towards this created world? Due to this blind attachment, people forget that they have to leave this world one day and that they have come here for spiritual practice. Everything else is for objective adjustment. The main goal is Parama Purusa. Due to moha, people get attached with power, post, money, and beauty, and forget the purpose of their arrival on this earth. They waste their time and die one day without moving even one step closer to Parama Purusa.

O' Parama Purusa, please shower Your grace so I can always remember this divine truth...


Note: If you would like the audio file of PS #365 let us know.

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/re-pp-dadas-action-is-uncivilized.html


http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-group-leaders-tried-to-brainwash.html


http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/outburst-of-unreasonable-stubbornness.html

Unknown history: So-called upper caste Indians & "native demons" + 2 more

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. PS #3658: Hari of Goloka has come in Gokul
2. Posting: Unknown history: So-called upper caste Indians & "native demons"
3. Links

So-called upper caste Indians came from central Asia

treated indigenous as demons: unknown history

Namaskar,

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In the Vedic era, the Aryans used to steal food grains and animals from the non-Aryans to perform their sacrifices and rituals (yajinas). In retaliation, groups of non-Aryans used to attack the Aryans to recover their possessions while they were performing their rituals. These attacks were grossly distorted in the Vedas, which gives the impression that the Aryans were good while the non-Aryans were evil. In fact, the non-Aryans were forced to attack the Aryans to recover their food to ensure their survival. Did the non-Aryans do anything bad? No, they did the right thing." (1)

In India, even today, the common public has been indoctrinated into the dogma that evil asuras were destroying the religious rituals and yajinas of aryans. They think that asuras are some type of nasty creatures that have very long teeth, dangerous claws like lions, horns on their head, and a very terrible face. That is how it is propagated in Indian mythology.

So Baba's above teaching is eye-opening. The truth about the aryans and non-aryans (i.e. the indigenous people of India) is a previously unknown aspect of history. No one was aware about this. Genealogy studies have since come to know that the so-called highest caste of Indians came from central Asia. When those aryans entered into India they treated the indigenous population as demons and created all kinds of stories and myths about them. So many false things were propagated.

Looting food of native population and

throwing in their fire rituals

Verily those aryans created an entire mythology about such so-called asuras. The aryans claimed that demons were coming and ruining their ritualistic offerings and sacrifices of food and animals etc. But now the truth has been revealed. Those war-like aryans were looting the food of the native population and throwing that food in their sacrificial fires. In turn, the indigenous people were protesting and fighting back.

So actually, the so-called asuras were none other than the indigenous people of India. They were the original inhabitants of India, living here prior to the invasion of the aryans. Still nowadays, however they are condemned as so-called, low-caste creatures, by so-called upper-caste people. These asuras are treated unjustly and known as harijans which are regarded by upper caste people as despicable and low. But actually, these are the indigenous people of India.

Fake purodhas present themselves

as demigods & exploit masses

It is very important to accurately depict history and keep records that properly portray what transpired. Bad people always try to distort history and befool the future generations. But the truth invariably comes to the surface.

This same type of drama has unfolded in our Ananda Marga as well. Hypocrites and cheats are projecting themselves as divine; such fake purodhas present themselves as demigods as they exploit the mass of common margiis. Now is the crucial period - a proper historical record must be made. If we are not careful, our grand-grandsons and daughters and all future generations will be taught false things and indoctrinated into the narrow agenda of the various groups. This is the wrong way forward. 

in Him,
Bhaktideva

References
1. PNS-16, p.56

== Section 2 ==

~ Hari of Goloka has come in Gokul ~ 

"Bánsharii bájiye jáy sahás nayane cáy, goloker hari áji gokule liilá racáy..." (P.S. 3658)

Purport:

Today, the Hari of the divine world has manifested His liila in the land of devotees. With His sweet grace He is moving all around playing His divine flute, (omnkara sound) - showering His charming smile and gracious eyes upon all. With reddish lips, He is beckoning each and everyone. He is saying: "Come close, come to Me - quickly, as soon as possible, come running, so we can play together." Today that Hari of the divine world is showering bliss on everyone. We are so graced.  

Everyone is His kith and kin; all are His own; nobody is alien. No one is far; everyone is close. All are His most intimate ones. By His grace every bhakta gets Him in their thinking, japa, and meditation. Every bhakta resides in His mind; everyone has a place in His heart. By His causeless grace, now the current of the yamuná river of devotion is very high and strong. His divine rasa is overflowing & splashing in ecstasy. With His fathomless grace, the garland of waves is swaying to and fro. All are ensconced in His bliss.

For crushing the dus't'a (demonic people), for saving & nurturing the virtuous & dharmic people, and for destroying the nefarious and deadly demons, He takes advent again and again on this earth. With the rumble, twang, and beating of His kettle drum, He challenges demons. He comes as Mahasambhuti. There is no one else in this universe who has such infinite and countless qualities like He. That Hari of the divine world is the abode of all heavenly attributions. Today, that Hari of the divine world has taken advent on this earth. He is with us.

The Lord of the universe has come today with gracious splendour, and He is showering His divine liila upon all devotees. He is most loving and ever-gracious. That divine Hari is calling, "Come one, come all..."


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3658:

[1] What is liila

"There is a subtle difference between liilá and kriid́a. When the cause of an effect is easily discernible it is called kriid́a, but when the cause is unknown and only the effect is easily discernible it is called liilá. This creation is the liilá of Parama Puruśa because human beings do not know why He has created it. With the help of their intellect they are eager to know the cause of creation, but will they ever be successful in this quest? They want to solve the riddle of creation, but they have no notion about the cause. So whatever Parama Puruśa does is all His liilá, It cannot be called His kriid́á. I have already said that when one discovers the relation between the cause and effect it is called kriid́á, but when one can see only the effect and not the cause, it is called liilá. For human beings having only a small unit mind the creation is the liilá of Parama Puruśa, but to Him it is His kriid́á." (1)


[2] Who is hari

"In Sanskrit, one name of Parama Puruśa is Hari. Hari means "who steals", "who takes away all your sin without your knowledge". In Sanskrit, the root verb hr means "to steal". Now the relationship between the Lord and His devotee is very sweet, and extremely, purely, personal. Parama Puruśa loves His devotee, and the devotee also loves His Lord. Now the accumulated mountain of sin attached to the devotee is unbearable for the Lord. He wants to remove that mountain of sin from His devotees. He may say: "Oh, devotee, give your sins to Me." The devotee will say: "No, Lord, I am ready to give You everything, I am ready to give You my soul, my spirit, everything, but how can I give my sins to You? I cannot." But Parama Puruśa loves His devotee, so without the knowledge of the devotee, He takes away his sin. Now to take something from a man without his knowledge is stealing. So Parama Puruśa steals – that is, He takes away sin from His devotee. And that’s why He is called Hari." (2)


[3] This does not mean that someone is actually playing a flute

and all the humans and cows are dancing around him

"There is another expression of bhakti which occurs when devotees realize that all beings are created from ánanda, exist in ánanda and return to ánanda. This realization causes a radical change in their outlook – no longer can they differentiate between rich and poor, highborn and low-born. They observe an ocean of ánanda flowing within and around all created beings. "Rasa vae sah" – all are flowing in the same rasa, the same ocean of bliss. In that divine flow the devotees see Parama Puruśa dancing with each entity. In philosophy, this dance is called "rásaliilá" [divine play in the flow of bliss]. It does not mean that someone is actually playing a flute with all the humans and cows dancing around him. Rather, it means that all the entities of this beginningless and endless universe are floating in the ocean of cosmic bliss. There is no place for sorrow since sorrow only exists where petty interests clash and vie with each other. When the devotees clearly understand this they become established in "bhaktiránanda rupáca"." (3)


[4] Next you will hear the sound of flutes

"Then in the next phase, as if somebody is dancing with ghuṋghur [ankle bells]. (You know, ghuṋghur – you use it during the táńd́ava dance. In Sanskrit it is called nupur.) Next you will hear the sound of flutes – as if somebody is playing a flute. Then the sound of the ocean, you know? A particular sound is created by the sea. And then, in the fifth phase, taḿ, taḿ, just like bells, the sound of bells. And finally, the sound is just like ooṋṋṋ – the oṋḿkára in pure form. And after that there remains no sound, because after that there ends the realm, the scope, of Saguńa. After that there is the scope of Nirguńa. In the realm of Nirguńa there cannot be any sound, because there cannot be any expression. Not even divine expression, not even supra-psychic expression." (4)


[5] In devotional field what is Yamuná

"Yamuná. Just as there is a Yamuna River in the physical sphere, in the subtle psychic sphere also there is a certain flow which leads microcosms towards Parama Puruśa."(5)


References:
1. AMIWL-11, To Know Him Is to Be Free from All Fetters
2. AV-34, The Best Mental Engagement
3. AV-7, Devotion Is the Life-Force of a Devotee
4. AV-30, The Sound of God
5. AV-30, Appendix

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/re-pp-dadas-action-is-uncivilized.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-group-leaders-tried-to-brainwash.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/03/outburst-of-unreasonable-stubbornness.html