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Sunday, December 18, 2022

La excursión familiar de Dada

Baba

La excursión familiar de Dada


Nota: Al leer este artículo, tenga en cuenta que un avadhuta hace un voto de renunciar a su familia mundana. Es por eso que está en contra del código de un avadhuta visitar a su familia mundana, es decir, a sus padres, etc. Por favor, lea con esta idea en mente.

Namaskar,

Es bien sabido en AMPS que en la esfera social nuestros trabajadores de tiempo completo (monjes) se dedican únicamente al bienestar de la sociedad y por lo tanto no deben tener contacto con su familia laokika (mundana).

La regla de conducta de trabajadores de tiempo completo (monjes) dice: No debe existir ninguna relación con la familia mundana. (32 Reglas para Avadhuta, Regla #9)


Contra el juramento: el atractivo sentimental de Tiirthadevananda

Recientemente, sin embargo, un trabajador de tiempo completo (monje) posteado en España, Dada Tiirthadevananda, anunció públicamente que iba a visitar a sus padres y familia mundana en Malasia. No solo eso, inició una campaña de recaudación de fondos para cubrir los costos del viaje. Dada hizo esto abiertamente como si fuera totalmente normal. Además, lo anunció de la misma manera que se hace cuando se recauda dinero para un proyecto de servicio social, como alimentar a los necesitados o restaurar una aldea después de una inundación. De hecho, Dada Tiirthadevananda hizo un llamamiento sentimental refiriéndose a sí mismo como "nosotros" y pidiendo el generoso apoyo de margiis para poder ir a ver a su mamá y papá al otro lado del mundo. Cuando, de hecho, al visitar a sus padres mundanos, Dada va en contra de su juramento avadhuta.

Nota: Al leer este artículo, tenga en cuenta que un avadhuta hace un voto de renunciar a su familia mundana. Es por eso que está en contra del código de un avadhuta visitar a su familia mundana, es decir, a sus padres, etc. Por favor, lea con esta idea en mente.
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El liderazgo podrido es la causa


Tal es el triste estado de cosas estos días en AMPS: un avadhuta hace alarde abiertamente de su transgresión de una regla de conducta para avadhutas como si fuera completamente normal. La causa subyacente detrás de esto es una total falta de liderazgo adecuado en la parte superior. Rudrananda recompensa a los aduladores degradados, y hay un desprecio desenfrenado a seguir las enseñanzas de Baba. Y si uno sigue sinceramente las pautas de Guru, a menudo otros avadhutas se burlan y ridiculizan al monje sincero.

Baste decir: Numerosos avadhutas llenan los bolsillos de los que están en la cima y, a cambio, reciben pases gratuitos para visitar a su familia laokika, todo permitido por el líder del grupo de hoy, Rudrananda, etc. Esa es la causa principal de este problema: liderazgo defectuoso. Y Tiirthadevananda quedó atrapado en ese maremoto y de alguna manera pensó que estaba bien comenzar una campaña de recaudación de fondos para poder visitar a su mamá y papá mundanos, etc.

Nota: Al leer este artículo, tenga en cuenta que un avadhuta hace un voto de renunciar a su familia mundana. Es por eso que está en contra del código de un avadhuta visitar a su familia mundana, es decir, a sus padres, etc. Por favor, lea con esta idea en mente.
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Conclusión


Dada Tiirthadevananda puede ser sincero en muchos aspectos, pero su pedido de fondos para visitar a su familia laokika es un pecado y una contravención de su juramento avadhuta y sus reglas de conducta. Dada no tiene derecho a visitar a su mamá y papá en su casa.

La regla de conducta de trabajadores de tiempo completo (monjes) dice: No debe existir ninguna relación con la familia mundana. (32 Reglas para Avadhuta, Regla #9)

En Él,
Ramendu
(Rodrigo Guerrero)

Margiis dhármicos son señalados

Hay otro aspecto grave de este problema. Muchos margiis de buen corazón, que desconocían las reglas, se ofrecieron para apoyar financieramente a Dada Tiirthadevananda. Sin embargo, un margii era plenamente consciente de las reglas de conducta de avadhutas y valientemente se opuso a lo que estaba haciendo Dada. Este margii hizo lo correcto al señalar el problema.

En un resumen en español de "Guía de la conducta humana, Cómo vivir en sociedad" Sadguru Baba dice:Todos los Ananda Margis, cuando ven que otros Margis actúan en contra de los principios de Yama y Niyama, deben hacer que eviten este hábito, ya sea con palabras dulces o duras o con un trato aún más estricto. (resumen en español)

En un resumen en español de "Guía de la conducta humana, Cómo vivir en sociedad" Sadguru Baba dice: Ordeno a cada Ananda Margi que mantenga una estricta vigilancia sobre otros Ananda Margi para que practiquen los principios de Yama y Niyama. (resumen en español)

Entonces, ese margii que señaló la mala conducta de Dadaji estaba siguiendo las pautas de Baba. Pero, en lugar de ser apoyado por sus compañeros margiis, ese margii enfrentó la ira y acusaciones de sus hermanos. En verdad, mataron al mensajero. Es decir, culparon a ese margii y pasaron por alto por completo la transgresión de Dada.
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Nota: Al leer este artículo, tenga en cuenta que un avadhuta hace un voto de renunciar a su familia mundana. Es por eso que está en contra del código de un avadhuta visitar a su familia mundana, es decir, a sus padres, etc. Por favor, lea con esta idea en mente.

Precaución para los donantes: puedes crear un  samskara negativo


Aquellos Ananda Margiis que donen aunque sea un centavo a la impía excursión de Dada Tiirthadevananda deben prestar atención a la siguiente guía de Baba. De hecho, dar dinero a un avadhuta por violar su juramento avadhuta / reglas de conducta es un pecado. Esos donantes incurrirán en un samskara negativo.

Sadguru Baba nos ha indicado en el capítulo sobre Tapah en "Una guía para la conducta humana" que si el dinero donado no se utiliza para una causa justa y digna, entonces el donante también es responsable de esa(s) fechoría(s). El donante incurrirá en un samskara negativo, esa es la estricta advertencia de Baba. Por lo tanto, esté siempre alerta y asegúrese de que su donación no se destine a una causa indigna / adhármica.

En un resumen en español de "Guía de la conducta humana, Cómo vivir en sociedad" Sadguru Baba dice:  Tapah desprovisto de conocimiento está destinado a ser mal utilizado. Los oportunistas abusarán de tu energía extrayéndote trabajo para servir a sus fines egoístas, y al mismo tiempo esto privará a los verdaderos necesitados que sufren de tus debidos servicios. Un rico avaro se acerca a ti con una historia de dolor y te ruega que le des alivio. Movido por la compasión, si haces lo necesario para aliviarlo de su sufrimiento, el propósito mismo de tapah será frustrado, sin ningún conocimiento ni razón. El resultado final de vuestro servicio será que el rico a quien habéis servido se volverá más avaro y más egoísta y tratará en el futuro de engañar en mayor medida a las personas que se dedican al servicio de la humanidad. En segundo lugar, a medida que, hasta cierto punto, conozcas su motivo interno, te deprimirás mentalmente y también desarrollarás una actitud hostil hacia él. Por lo tanto, mientras sigues el principio de tapah, debes determinar muy bien si la persona a la que vas a servir, realmente necesita tu servicio. Sólo entonces debéis ocuparos en el servicio... Por lo tanto, tendréis que ver con discernimiento dónde está vuestra responsabilidad y en qué medida; de lo contrario, todo tu tiempo, energía y trabajo empleado en tapah será en vano... porque en tales casos no estas haciendo el uso adecuado de los objetos. (resumen en español)

Todos debemos prestar atención a la directriz anterior de Baba sobre tapah y servir a los demás. Si nuestra donación va a un Dada o Didi por alguna causa indigna como visitar a sus padres loakika, entonces prakrti responsabiliza a ese donante. Si uno no se asegura de que su donación se use de manera dharmika o apoya a sabiendas algo que va en contra de las reglas de conducta de avadhutas, entonces ellos mismos incurrirán en un samskara negativo. Por lo tanto, los donantes deben estar profundamente informados y conscientes de cómo se utiliza su dinero, de lo contrario, se hundirán en el pecado y se verán obligados a sufrir esa horrible reacción. Esa es la advertencia de Baba.

- Here is a link to the original English posting: Dada's family excursion

- Here are more Spanish postings

- Here is a link to Spanish Prabhat Samgiita

Friday, December 16, 2022

Signo de sannyasi débil

Baba

Signo de sannyasi débil

Namaskar,

Sucede que ciertas personas pierden los estribos y hacen cosas malas. Debido a su confusión, piensan que esa es la forma normal de vida de Ananda Marga. Desafortunadamente, este punto sobre la ira se malinterpreta gravemente en AMPS, especialmente entre trabajadores de tiempos completo (Dadas y Didis). Es por eso que muchos escritores de cuentos han retratado erróneamente varias escenas en sus libros y relatos. Aquí debe quedar claro que, según la filosofía de Ananda Marga, ponerse en un modo de ira es señal de una mente muy débil.


Cuidado con quien es quien

Si la cara de alguien está sonrojada, significa que ha sido dominada por su enemigo interno, es decir, la ira vrtti, ya que la sangre corre hacia su cara. Eso significa que están derrotados. Los abogados inteligentes hacen todo tipo de trucos en la sala del tribunal para poner nerviosa y enojada a la parte contraria, de modo que ellos (el equipo contrario) cometan un error fatal en la sala del tribunal y pierdan el caso.
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A veces, alguien aparentemente tiene control sobre su ira, pero esa puede no ser una evaluación precisa. Para estar completamente seguro, debes observar toda su personalidad. Por ejemplo, frente a su jefe, Harry puede no mostrar su enojo; incluso si su jefe se porta mal con él, Harry permanece tranquilo. Pero, en casa, Harry puede enojarse mucho por los incidentes más pequeños, es decir, cosas tontas. Entonces, en el trabajo, su ira vrtti solo está controlada por su instinto de miedo, mientras que en casa ese instinto de miedo no está activado, por lo que muestra su ira y expone su debilidad. Harry se pone nervioso y enojado injustamente con los demás. Así que tienes que ver el comportamiento de esa persona de varias maneras para saber correctamente quién está verdaderamente establecido en la no ira, akrodha. Esa es una señal de un verdadero dharmika.

La ira no es algo de lo que uno deba orgullecerse, sino que uno debería avergonzarse de que después de practicar sadhana durante décadas, este vrtti no pueda ser controlado. Así que tenga cuidado. ¿Por qué es esto tan importante? Porque akrodha (no ira) es una de las formas de ser principales del dharma. Aquellos que pierden los estribos no son verdaderos dharmikas. Están a medio cocer. Si la cara de alguien está sonrojada, entonces puedes concluir que este tipo no es un dharmika verdadero. Esa es la idea central de todo este artículo.

Características de la ira


Los que sufren de ira:
(a) pierden toda su fuerza física e intelectual
(b) hablan de manera irracional
(c) se sonrojan y enrojecen en la cara
(d) su cuerpo comienza a temblar
(e) no tienen control sobre sus células nerviosas y fibras nerviosas
(f) sus emociones están más allá de su control
(g) sus manos y pies están temblando
(h) se caen al menor empujón
(i) su facultad de juicio está paralizada
(j) se vuelven inquietos mentalmente
(k) fallan en cualquier argumento lógico
(l) están dominados por la ira

Conclusión


Si ves a alguien así, estará claro que está encadenado por el vrtti de la ira. Aquellos que están abrumados por este vrtti luego se arrepienten, porque hacen tonterías y dañan a los demás. Esa ira es muy dañina. La enseñanza dhármica de Baba es que ningún sadhaka debe ceder ante la ira [krodha]. El vrtti de la irsa nunca debe tomar el control de la propia existencia de uno.
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Én Él,
Suda'ma'

~ Estudio en profundidad ~

Aquí está la guía especial de Baba sobre akrodha

En un resumen en español de Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, “The Ten Characteristics of Dharma”, Baba nos dice: "Akrodha". Krodha significa ira. Akrodha significa "libre de ira". Una persona dhármika, y de hecho una persona inteligente, debe estar libre de ira... supón que tu estas libre de ira pero tu oponente esta bastante enojado contigo, tan enojado que sus manos y pies están temblando y su facultad de juicio está paralizada. Si le dices algo racional, él o ella será derrotado porque la mente se ha vuelto inquieta y falla en cualquier argumento lógico. Él o ella seguramente será derrotado en la argumentación, incluso si se trata de una pelea física, él o ella seguramente será derrotado porque, con manos y pies temblando, él o ella caerá al más mínimo empujón. Si eres inteligente, evitarás la ira. Más bien, debes hacer enojar a tu oponente, eso seguramente te hará victorioso en la pelea. Muchos abogados experimentados logran hacer enojar a los [[testigos]] de la parte contraria, y así logran extraer mucho información valiosa Así que uno de los criterios para un persona dhármika es estar libre de ira. (resumen en español)

Cuando uno esta vencido por la ira, uno no tiene control sobre sus células nerviosas y fibras nerviosas. Su rostro se pone rojo y su cuerpo comienza a temblar y finalmente pierden el control sobre sus órganos motores y sensoriales. En ese caso, pueden sucumbir a una rabia incontrolable, hablar de manera irracional y perder toda su fuerza física e intelectual. Cuando una persona es dominada de esta manera, se conoce como tamasika krodha.

La ira es un enemigo interno


Todos conocen las enseñanzas de Guru sobre los sadripus, o seis enemigos internos, el segundo de los cuales es la ira.
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- Here is a link to the original English posting: Sign of weak Wt

- Here are more Spanish postings

- Here is a link to Spanish Prabhat Samgiita


Thursday, December 15, 2022

A-grade marriage + 3 more

Baba
A-grade marriage

Namaskar,

In the below yellow highlighted quote, Baba is teaching us that when people from two different clans or castes or races have conjugal relations, their progeny will have mixed blood. In that case, the offspring will be very healthy physically and mentally, and intellectually developed as well. The same thing happens in the animal kingdom too. That is the way hybrid animals are bred. This sort of plus point comes through revolutionary marriage also. Whereas same clan and caste marriages do not yield that benefit.

This is why Baba encourages intercaste and interracial marriages. These are called revolutionary marriage. Now let’s come and try to understand Baba’s below teaching. It is only one sentence, but the meaning is very deep. This can make the future of new families very bright and bring all round happiness.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Those groups which have mixed blood are generally very intelligent.” (1)

Weak, dull-minded, and diseased


Over the course of human history, there are innumerable instances where communities became very insular. They did not invite or welcome outsiders into their fold. All marriages were between people of close relations, i.e. cousins, in-laws etc. The gene pool became very narrow; there was no mixing of the blood. This proved to be their undoing. Because having a limited gene pool leads to a frail community: weak, dull-minded, and diseased. Yet there are so many instances from one land to the next where communities existed in this way. They are homogeneous groups devoid of blending between the races. And that led to the degeneration and downfall of those peoples.

Still in many parts of the world we see this going on whether it be same caste marriages in India or similar other insular marriages around the globe like the gypsies of Romania, clan relations in the deep south of the USA, Arabic / Islamic peoples, the Amish community, tribes in Africa, Hasidic Jews etc. All these human groups marry amongst themselves, even with their own blood relations, thereby narrowing their gene pool and making their community prone to disease etc.
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This is a liability for creating healthy generations of offspring. Gone were the brutal ways of sheer physical force, and now guided by the narrow sentiments of their geographical and factional group, they kept away from others and tried to generate from within the limited boundaries of their own select community. And as noted, this approach is still in vogue today in many regions of the world.

Modern day concern


Wherever communities became extremely insular, anthropologists attempted to create a new, more open boundaries so that a particular human group would not become extinct. In some cases they are successful, and some not. Where the population was less than 1000, it was very difficult to save them as their gene pool was so limited.

In other parts of the world, communities have set certain rules to avoid becoming too insular. Some have declared that people can marry only if there is no mixing of the blood between their families for a certain number of generations. Then, certainly many communities have made incest illegal. So steps have been taken; plus with the overall geographical movement of people around the globe, we find certain places where the blending of races is occurring.

Even then that is not enough. There remain both ethnic and religious communities that do not mix, and in many regions where mixing is going on, it is occurring under the aegis of materialism where attraction alone brings about offspring. And this invites a whole host of other social problems.
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Why revolutionary marriage is so unique

So Baba's special system of revolutionary marriage (RM) is such an important element for creating a thriving humanity. Baba's RM system is uniquely designed for the advancement of the human race. As we know, the Ananda Marga revolutionary marriage is essentially an inter-racial, inter-caste marriage where people from diverse backgrounds join in the bond of marriage and start families. Baba has mandated that two people may only marry if for three generations up and three generations down there is no mixing of blood. These are some of the scientific reasons behind our RM system.

Baba's special RM system: great genetic diversity


Parama Purusa Baba's advent arrives with all the answers and solutions for a grand humanity—including the right system of marriage. As the Divine Father, He wants to see His progeny thrive and society prosper. A dynamic, diverse gene pool is needed between married persons. He had to address the current ills related with modern-day marriages and style of procreation etc.

To combat this and set humanity on the proper course, Baba has given His system of revolutionary marriage. As we know, the Ananda Marga revolutionary marriage is essentially an inter-racial, inter-caste marriage where people from diverse backgrounds join in the bond of marriage and start families. Baba has given the rule that two people may only marry if for three generations up and three generations down to ensure there is no mixing of blood.
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This special style of marriage ensures that offspring are produced from a diverse gene pool. This leads to the birth of healthy, strong, intelligent, and dynamic people. That is one special characteristic of the revolutionary marriage system which Baba has given.

Other key aspects of our RM system include caring for the physical, emotional, psychic, and spiritual well-being of all family members, viewing marriage as a service to Parama Purusa, and taking the vow to watch over both one's unit family as well as the global, universal family. These are all significant elements of the Ananda Marga marriage system. The biological science of the revolutionary marriage system lies in the dynamic and diverse mixing of the gene pool. The greater the mixing on this level, the healthier the children are.


Conclusion

All species thrive when the best genes are used in procreation. Nature ensures this by the survival of the fittest in the plant and animal kingdoms; in this way, those beings continue their existence from generation to generation. Nowadays, scientists are mixing strands of seeds and plants to make them stronger, healthier, and more sustainable, as well as trying to support waning animal populations to ensure their survival by mixing animals from around the globe.
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As humans we are to follow and propagate Baba's system of creating offspring from a diverse gene pool where those who are most fit and most intelligent are given greater scope. This will lead to a healthy, universal humanity.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Asiim

~ In-depth study ~

Animal kingdom: only alpha males procreate

Parama Purusa has designed the system whereby Prakrti aims to have creation unfold ceaselessly into the future. By this way, all beings—plants, animals, flora, fauna—continue onwards. For this reason nature is governed by the motto: Survival of the fittest.

Essentially, the strongest, most dominant male stands last and wins the battle to procreate with the females. This is the way it works throughout much of the animal kingdom. The strong elephants, the most courageous lions, the fastest cheetahs win the right to procreate. This dictates that the best genes get transferred to the offspring and ensures the survival of that species.

If weaker animals procreate and weaker genes are transferred to the offspring, then that species will become diseased, injury-prone, susceptible, and ultimately extinct. This would not bode well. Nature has set a different course. The maxim—survival of the fittest—is nature's way of ensuring that the biggest, fastest, strongest animals procreate, ensuring that their species lives on. In animal life, those physical qualities are the most integral for survival. This is nature's special way to make sure the various species adapt to life on this earth.

Those very early humans followed this same natural law. It was survival of the fittest. ‘Might is right’ was the rule of the day. That was how those early humans survived and thrived. Only alpha males had the right to procreate. And the offspring were strong, capable and able to survive. In that way, humans maintained their existence from one generation to the next, despite the hardships, obstacles, and difficulties of tough living conditions.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "After the patriarchal system was established, the members of one gotra would forcibly kidnap women from other gotras to their own gotra, their own hill. Thus immediately after the marriage, the woman’s gotra would change, because she was then a member of a different gotra, a separate hill." (2)

With civilisation came insular communities


Over time, humans became less physically oriented and gained in the psychic realm. Instead of 'survival of the fittest' where genes were passed on from generation to generation by sheer brute force, humans organised themselves in other ways. Rather than physical dominance, they looked upon other avenues based on shared commonalities such as religion, language, region, and other factors. People intentionally kept themselves separate and distinct from others.


Sowing the seeds of cultural & racial injustice

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Although according to perfect logic the culture of all humanity is one and indivisible, the exponents of isms do not understand this. They prefer to assert that the different sets of script and language, behaviour and habits, and local variations in expression, are actually the constituents of human culture.” (3)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Members of a particular race who consider themselves superior to others also very frequently inflict injustices on other sections of society. The expulsion (see note *) of the Jews from Germany by Hitler’s so-called superior Aryan race is a glaring example of racial injustice in society. In this country, also, injustices on Harijans by the so-called superior races have caused a tremendous amount of disruption in society. To obviate this type of social injustice, the first attempt should be to do away with racial distinctions in society. In Ananda Marga the first step that one takes is to forget one’s race or sect – to no longer identify oneself with one’s race, caste or sect – regardless of whether it was superior or inferior.” (A Few Problems Solved - 7, Social Psychology) (4)

(*) “Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany and its collaborators systematically murdered some six million Jews across German-occupied Europe, around two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population.” (Wikipedia) 

In Ananda Marga the first step that one takes is to forget one’s race or sect – to no longer identify oneself with one’s race, caste or sect – regardless of whether it was superior or inferior.


Marriage blessing + requisites for healthy marriage

Baba placed great emphasis on revolutionary marriages—i.e. those marriages where the bride and groom were of different ethnicity / race, of different linguistic background, of different castes etc. Such marriages would receive Baba's great blessing during DMC etc. Baba would take both of their hands in His hands and graciously bestow His divine blessing.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "If people of sublime intelligence and brilliance reproduce more offspring, it will be very beneficial for society. The responsibility for nurturing and bringing up these children will have to be taken by the society or the government. Similarly, it will be harmful for society if mentally deficient, naturally delinquent or insane persons produce many children." (5)

Ananda Marga ideology says, "At the time of marriage the bride and bridegroom should not have any direct relationship three generations above and three generations below. If this condition is not met, the marriage should not be solemnized." (6)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The guardians should not allow matrimony between persons connected with each other either on the paternal or the maternal side for three generations, ascending or descending." (7)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 7, Bhaerava and Bhaeravii
2. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva – Both Severe and Tender (Discourse 2)
3. Prout in a Nutshell - 4, Ism and Human Progress
4. A Few Problems Solved - 7, Social Psychology
5. A Few Problems Solved - 9, Population Growth and Control
6. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 7, Bhaerava and Bhaeravii
7. Caryacarya - 1, The Marriage Ceremony


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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section: Important Teaching ==

Secret to defeating avidya

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Sometimes it may happen that a man was a degenerated man. When he was a bad man, he was eating, drinking, and making merry, but as soon as he starts sádhaná, he is to face so many obstacles, so many hardships. He has become good, but be has to undergo so many troubles, so many problems. What is this? Why? Do you follow what I said? Why? The reason is that the pendulum moves. When it starts coming in the opposite side when its upward movement ends and the downward movement starts. The moment he becomes a good boy, becomes a sádhaka, the reaction of his bad actions starts.” (1)

Note: Avidya maya does not harass you for no reason at all. Avidya maya applies the arsenal from the collection of your previously accumulated negative samskaras, which have yet to be requited. Suppose you did some sin or wrongdoing in the past and never faced the reaction of that bad action. In that case, that samskara is still part of the arsenal of avidya maya. And you will have to face that reaction. But, in spite of such retaliation, if you continue doing your sadhana then avidya maya will walk away and will not bother you anymore due to your sincerity in sadhana.  

Reference
1. Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 14, Action and Reaction



== Section: Important Teaching ==

Uses of herbal & animals medicines


   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Moonlight is not a medicine like sunlight is. Rather moonlight often overwhelms the mind with a different kind of emotion. However, the qualities of medicinal herbs and plants are affected according to the difference in moonlight, that is, in accordance with the lunar day and lunar fortnight. So there are rules for removing medicinal plants from the soil, preparation of medicines and their uses in accordance with the lunar day. The medicinal qualities undergo changes during the different periods of the day, so one should use medicines with that factor in mind; at least it is better if it is done so. Those medicinal herbs and plants or those medicines whose qualities are affected according to the difference in lunar day or planetary position are called kulyá. So you see, this also is a meaning of the word kulyá."
   "Not only have human beings used plant substances for medicines since ancient times, they have also prepared medicines extensively from animals. In the Ayurvedic, Vaidyaka and Unani systems of medicine, animal substances, such as the livers of different animals and partridge fat, were used extensively. Who is not familiar with the medicine prepared from the body of a goat and oil from the hornbill? Medicines used to be prepared from the livers, pancreases, etc., of different animals in the allopathic system of treatment. In recent times they have been used for insulin. Cod liver oil and shark oil are frequently used. They are used not only as oral medicines but also in injections. Medicines such as naja, cina, and apis in homeopathy are completely of animal origin. Killing an animal in order to save the life of a human being may not be a very good practice, but it can be done when there is no alternative. This is a universally accepted principle. But when medicines are prepared by killing animals, it should be done as far as possible from those animals which are the born enemies of human beings. Those who are not the born enemies of human beings but are their natural friends should not be killed." (1)

Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika, Disc: 34


== Section: Ananda Vanii  ==

Make rigorous efforts to become worthy mediums

“From place to place, from age to age, the elixir of immortality has been flowing forever. Through the medium of human structures this message of immortality is transmitted onwards. So no human beings should ever belittle or slight themselves, rather they should make rigorous efforts to become worthy mediums (media). The wise and intelligent ideate less on their defects and demerits and more on the Supreme desideratum.” (Ananda Vanii #66)

Note 1: True Ananda Vaniis have a number whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis do not - just as a fake car license plate has no number. By this way, you can easily recognise a Fake Ananda Vanii.


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