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Monday, March 11, 2024

Semitic faiths & animal care + 3 more

Baba
Semitic faiths & animal care

Note: This letter is only for those who have reverence for Sadguru Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and try to follow His Ananda Marga ideology.

Namaskar,

The irony is that westerners commonly feel that they are the ones caring for the animals of the world, whereas those in the so-called developing nations "seemingly do not care and are unable to establish any legislation to protect endangered species etc." This is a common misconception in the west.

How then is it that those dominated by the Semitic outlook, that preaches "animals were put on this earth for our selfish enjoyment", have come to believe that they are more compassionate about animals. Yet often they are the ones embroiled in systemic factory farming and slaughtering of animals to satisfy their palate.
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As our Ananda Marga teachings guide us to eradicate the suffering of all beings, we should clearly identify and carefully analyse the root cause behind such animal suffering. By that way, we can quickly bring about a healthy, universalistic order that ensures the welfare of not only humans, but also plants and animals.


Dogmatic religious beliefs are the cause

Wherever people live and whatever land they call their home, the common inhabitants become coloured by the religious beliefs of that place. This happens to just about everyone. And as we shall see this is the root cause of the mistreatment of animals in our western nations.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In this universe there are people whose thoughts, character and behaviour are similar...Characteristics inherent in a particular group get mixed with the internal thoughts and ideas of other groups within a society. This leads to the development of national characteristics. In this way an entire national psychology - its external behaviour, its social outlook, and its philosophy of life - is developed." (1)

So each and every country has a particular way of living: A certain mentality that projects a common mode of behaviour. This Baba terms as prana dharma. And this shared outlook, or prana dharma, touches the very core of the people of that land, region, or country.
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Cause of animal (mis)treatment in the west


So in the west, where the guiding philosophy or prana dharma is highly affected by the Semitic religions - Christian thought, Judaic beliefs, and Muslim customs - animal cruelty is systemic. Because the prevailing concept of all these aforementioned religions is that all the creatures exist on this planet solely for the exclusive pleasure of human beings. This is the divine decree of their merciful  "God"; so this is what they believe.

According to these dogmatic religions, animals are for human enjoyment only; animals have no rights of their own; animals have no soul, and don't feel pain etc. This is the Semitic way of thinking.

This approach has affected the preaching of so many western thinkers: St Thomas Aquinas, Emmanuel Kant, and various others. These so called philosophers do not recognise the rights or inherent value of animals. Even Rene Descartes who himself was a vegetarian argued that animals are purely physical entities, having no mental or spiritual substance.

Naturally, the common people living in those nations were affected by the religious and intellectual thought that essentially preached: "Animals have no intrinsic value; they are made for us - they are to be used for our human enjoyment". This is their outlook. With this mentality, the people use and abuse animals. That is what we regularly see happening in our west.
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Animal cruelty in the west (cont)


This approach has done untold harm in the past, and led to the rise of horrific factory farms in this present era - farms that systematically and heartlessly bind and torture animals to keep up with the ongoing demand of meats, poultry, mutton, and fish for human consumption. This has been well-documented and anyone can view photos on the web of the heartless, cold-blooded treatment of the animals in such factory farms - where they are packed in very tight cages and can't move properly.

In those same western countries, hunting laws are instituted to ensure that there is 'enough game' so that humans can satisfy their fancy and legally go out and shoot defenseless animals. And there are numerous other examples and inhumane displays of animal mistreatment in the western world that is fed and supported by the faulty Semitic views toward animals.

May pour gasoline on beehives


All this mistreatment occurs because, in the west, the common people have been flooded with the religious propaganda that animals are merely a means to an end - and that 'end' is human enjoyment. This mentality has shaped and molded the minds of the people.

Verily, this is the mentality of the common populace including the kids. That is why children - without even thinking - may pull the legs off of various insects, or pour gasoline on beehives and burn them, or senselessly kill squirrels, rodents, and even cats etc.

The root cause behind all this is the dogmatic belief of the Semitic religions that animals have been placed on this earth solely for the pleasure and enjoyment of humans. So "we can do what we want to those animals - they are made for us." This is what their religious doctrine preaches.

Whereas, our neo-humanism beautifully states that all beings are the divine expression of Parama Purusa and we humans are to act as guardians and ensure the right and proper treatment of all - because all beings, including animals, have their god-given rights and existential value. all have the right to a healthy and happy life.
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How ironic: the west blames other nations


Now that it has been asserted that the western psyche has an inherently harmful approach to animals due to the outlook of the Semitic religions, one giant misconception must be addressed.

At present, the common feeling in the west or so-called developed world is that, "We have made great efforts to halt and curtail the mistreatment of animals, whereas in the so-called developed nations they are unable to protect their jungles and wild lands so elephants and lions are poached, and in the towns the street dogs, cats, and other animals are severely mistreated." Thus those from the Semitic religions feel that it is others who do not treat animals well.


Semitic religions cause animal suffering

Such is the paradox that exists. Why paradox? Because since ages the religions of India like Vaesnavasism, Buddhism, and Jainism have lived in concert with animals - neither eating them for food nor slaughtering them for sacrifices. This is the long-standing tradition that carried on for centuries.

So it was the Britishers and others who indoctrinated the educated, wealthy elite in so-called developing nations that going on hunts and safaris was a civilised and regal thing to do. Whether it be British royalty or US President Theodore Roosevelt, there is a long history of western leaders hunting big game in the "developing" countries. It was only by this way that various kings, ministers, and the educated elite in those non-Semitic nations turned to hunting as a sport etc. They were indoctrinated into the notion that sport hunting was a prestigious endeavour.
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Hypocrisy of western powers


Due to massive corporate takeover of their lands by western business, much of their wild animal population was destroyed. There is no shortage of examples of western oil firms and other businesses doing irreversible damage to the habitats of what are now endangered species in order to secure huge profits. In addition, due to huge economic exploitation by western powers, the so-called developing nations were economically crippled. In that state, it is not easy to begin enacting special laws to protect animals when the people themselves are struggling for survival.

So from the outside, it seems like the western nations dominated by the Semitic religions are very civilised and compassionate in their treatment of wild animals. But that is only from a very superficial, narrow perspective. The inherent belief that stems from the Semitic religions is that, "Animals are here for our enjoyment and that animals themselves have no existential worth or spiritual value - they are merely soul-less creatures."

Whereas, the teachings of Lord Buddha and Mahaviira Jain guided the people to respect all beings and adopt the philosophy, "live and let live." Not only that, so many seers and rs’is of the eastern world preached the well-being and value of all animals. Most religious scriptures of India etc essentially give animals their due status, while this is not the case with the Semitic religions which pronounce that animals are only here for human enjoyment. More about this is detailed further down in this email.
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Yet due to various forms of economic and environmental exploitation, the materially wealthy nations dominated by the Semitic religions feel they are the ones safeguarding the world's animals while their counterparts in the so-called developing nations are negligent in this regard. That is the irony of this issue.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Jayanta
(James Davidson)


Hypocritical 'pet' psychology of the west - 1

Right now on this planet we see so much suffering - it is pervasive throughout the globe and not limited to human beings. Animals also undergo terrible suffering, unnecessarily. We can say that cruelty to animals is rampant and, tragically, often openly accepted. This mistreatment and undue harm to animals is indeed rampant. But it has to be admitted that the mistreatment of animals is much more prevalent in the west, i.e. in those lands guided by the Semitic religions.

Those new to the western world or visiting for the first time may naively think that animals have a high place in western society. Because in places like the US, dog owners spare no expense for their pets. There are animal hospitals which primarily treat dogs, plus there are doggie salons, doggie spas, dog groomers, doggie retreats, doggie vacations, doggie massages, and even doggie yoga classes where pet owners bring their dogs to class and do asanas with their cherished pets. So there are thousands of ways to pamper your pet - and it all costs exorbitant sums, i.e. lots of money.
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Hypocritical 'pet' psychology of the west - 2


Seeing all this, one may think that dogs and all animals are revered and given high-status in the west. But the prevailing 'pet' psychology in the west falls in their selfish and hypocritical perspective. Those pet owners derive selfish pleasure from their doggie pets and praise themselves for the grand way in which they care for their dogs, yet every night their dinner plate is filled with the remnants of slaughtered animals that suffered in misery their entire life before being sentenced to some painful and deceitful death.

And those same pet owners wear leather shoes and mink coats that only further testify to the fact that they feel they can do anything and everything with animals - because those "animals are made for us". So says their Christian doctrine and so says their conscience. Such is their selfish and hypocritical behaviour, unfortunately. It should also be included that those very same pet owners have started innumerable capitalist ventures that exploit animals in order to maximize profits.
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Hence, by seeing the conditions of 'pets', we should not hastily conclude that those in the west / Semitic are very kind and sweet to animals.


Killing animals to please gods?


Ananda Marga philosophy says, "At one time people were told that this world is for human enjoyment only, so the existence of all the plants, of all the birds and animals, in the world is intended merely to provide objects of enjoyment for human beings. Their hopes and aspirations, their intense desire to live, their pains and pleasures, their affectionate family or community lives are simply without value. However much a baby goat may wish to live, the main consideration is how much meat that kid carries on its frame. This defective philosophy has made people ruthlessly violent – even more dangerous than blood-thirsty tigers. Tigers kill only to fill their stomachs, to preserve their physical existence; whereas human beings kill animals mostly out of greed. Generally people have resorted to hypocrisy to camouflage this instinct of greed; they have killed animals on the pretext of pleasing the gods, while actually their main motive in doing so was to please their own tongues. These are all the inevitable results of such defective philosophies." (2)

Note: There are exceptions - for instance, certain sects of Hinduism perform animal sacrifices etc.

References
1. A Few Problems Solved - 6, Práńa Dharma
2. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Disc: 14, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued)


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Innate flaw of MPD


In countless discourses, Baba has guided us to think that Parama Purusa is the nearest and dearest One. An aspirant should not think that Parama Purusa is distant or far. Otherwise one will invite their extreme degeneration and ruin their spiritual life. Thinking that Parama Purusa is gone is very detrimental. It is 100% contrary to our life approach. Ananda Marga mantras give the idea: “Parama Purusa is with me.” Only avidya maya, viks'epta shatkti, says that Parama Purusa is far.

Ananda Marga ideology warns us, "If someone continually thinks, “Parama Purus'a is far from me”, then He will seem to be truly far from him...If in their ignorance people think that Parama Purus'a is far from them, then He may indeed remain for from them – so far that in future, even if one cries oneself hoarse, one’s cries will never reach Him." (1)

Rather the following should be the approach.

Ananda Marga ideology guide us, "Tadihántike ca: Some people think, “No, Parama Purus'a is not far from me. He is quite near.”" (2)

It is one’s spiritual duty to always remember and cultivate the supreme truth that He is always with you. Remembering His close proximity is bhakti. This creation is His thought projection, and He is the nucleus. So, He cannot be far, gone, or missing. It is philosophically and spiritually wrong to have a dogmatic annual death day program like so-called mahaprayan (MPD) that dictates that Baba is gone.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "You spiritual aspirants, you should remember that Parama Puruśa is always with you and His grace is always with you, and you all are His loving children." (3)

References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 19, The Path of Salvation


== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

मेरे जीवन के हर अच्छे बुरे दिनों में तुम मुझे बचाते आये

प्रभात संगीत 3161 भूलो ना प्रभु, ए तव कणा रे भूलो ना....

भावार्थ

हे परम पुरुष, कृपा कर अपने इस छोटे से कण, छोटी सी रचना को भूल न जाना, अपने आश्रय में सदा रखना। तुम्हारी कृपा से मैं तुमसे ही आया हॅूं और तुम्हारे साथ ही तुममें ही हॅूं। हे दिव्य! मुझे भुला न देना। मैं तुम्हारी कृपा की भीख माॅंगता हॅूं मुझे पराभक्ति दे दो।

हे प्रभु! इस सृष्टि के ऊषाकाल से, संचर के प्रारंभिक क्षण से ही तुम मेरे साथ रहे हो। मैं कभी भी तुम से पृथक नहीं हुआ | मेरे जीवन के हर अच्छे बुरे दिनों में तुम मुझे बचाते आये । इस मधुर बसंत की सुगंधित समीर में तुम्हारा हृदय मेरे हृदय के समीप हैे। हे मेरे परमप्रिय! तुम मुझसे दूर न चले जाना, मुझे दूर न कर देना, मुझे अपने साथ हमेशा  रहने देना।

हे परम पुरुष बाबा! तुम्हारी दिव्य सृष्टि में अच्छे और बुरे सब प्रकार के जीव है, उनमें सद्गुण और दुर्गुण दोनों हैं। पर मेरा मामला भिन्न है , मेरे पास सद्गुण तो अत्यल्प है पर दुर्गुणों का अंबार लगा है । मेरे सद्गुणों की संख्या से दुर्गुणों की संख्या इतनी अधिक हैे कि सद्गुणों का पता ही नहीं चलता कि वे कहाँ  हैं। हे प्रभु! मैं इस घने अंधकार में जकड़ा हुआ हॅू, मैं कष्टों और दुखों के कारण रो रहा हॅूूं कृपा कर मुझे अकेला न छोड़ना। मेरे प्रति दयालु रहकर मुझे अपने पास ही रखना।


== Section: Important Teaching ==

liberation from the bondage of staticity is a must


  Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The effort to attain liberation from economic bondage, political slavery and all sorts of social dependence in the physical world, is the liberation from staticity in the crude world. In order to attain liberation from worldly bondages of this sort, human beings will have to make conscious efforts.”

  Ananda Marga philosophy states,   “If a certain country is held in bondage to another country, then that subjugated country will have to wage war in order to attain liberation from the chains of slavery. That is why liberation from worldly bondages is essential for human beings. We have noticed that wherever there is worldly subservience – whether economic, political or social – the proper development of the innate qualities, or the genius of human beings, remains remote. That is why in every sphere of life liberation is necessary; liberation from the bondage of staticity is a must.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 4, Liberation From Staticity


== Section 3: Links ==


Sunday, March 10, 2024

Story: where is Baba + 5 more

Baba
Story: where is Baba

Namaskar,

As many A'nanda Ma'rgiis know, when Baba used to live in Madhu Malainca, i.e. the Baba's Quarter (BQ) residence in Lake Gardens, Kolkata, He would occasionally go to the Tiljala compound and remain there for a day, 3 days, or however long He wished. This was part of Baba's regular program those days.

Note: As is commonly known, at each and every BQ, one Dada is posted as the caretaker, and he attends to and oversees the various duties regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the BQ.
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Story: where has Baba gone


On one occasion in 1982, shortly after Baba began giving Prabhat Samgiita, Baba went to Tiljala, and after a few days He came back. And, according to the system or protocol, many margiis, including the caretaker Dada, received Baba by singing Prabhat Samgiita when He returned back to Madhu Malainca (Lake Gardens).

When coming out from His car, after receiving a mala from the caretaker, in a very gracious and jolly mood, Baba smiled and softly asked, "While I was away, when anyone asked you, 'Where has Baba gone', what did you tell them?"

"Baba, I told them that, 'Baba has gone to Tiljala'", the caretaker replied.

"And when I go to Ananda Nagar then what do you say when anyone asks you, 'Where has Baba gone'", Baba asked.

"Then I tell them that, 'Baba has gone to Ananda Nagar'", the caretaker responded.

Hearing this Baba started smiling and asked another question.

"What if I go somewhere and I do not tell you where I have gone, in that situation what will you say to people when they ask you, 'Where has Baba gone?'"

Then the caretaker kept quiet. He was now in a quandary as he had no idea how to respond to Baba's query.

Seeing this, Baba gave the answer, "If I go somewhere and I do not tell you where I have gone, in that situation when anyone asks you, ‘Where has Baba gone?’, you should tell them that, “Baba has gone in your heart”.”

Baba then inquired, "Do you understand?"

"Yes, Baba", the caretaker said.
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Why it is difficult

Although it is a very simple story, at the same time it is very difficult also. This story is quite popular, but some understand and some not - even to this very day. That is why it is unique. But the matter became quite real after 1990 when Baba did not tell where He was going - and then people understood its value.

True bhaktas know that Guru's every word holds a very deep meaning. And especially since this above story happened in the late 80's, they understood that through this story Baba was giving a hint about the forthcoming situation. Afterwards, some understood it in this way. But at the time nobody could fathom what was to come.

Here the point is that later on some people understood that Baba's comment - "If I go somewhere and I do not tell you where I have gone, in that situation when anyone asks you, 'Where has Baba gone?’, in that case you should tell them that, 'Baba has gone in your heart'" - was related with the fact that on 21 October 1990 Baba did not tell where He was going.
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The meaning is then that since Baba did not tell where He was going on that very occasion of 21 Oct 1990, then only a few understood that the answer to the question, “Where has Baba gone”, is that Baba has gone in your heart.

Those who did not understand started the commemoration / ceremony of MPD declaring that Baba has gone somewhere up in the sky - to some heavenly abode.


How Baba knows every thought & incident

Those days, in the late 1980's, it was commonly understood within the entire Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha that Baba sees and watches everything. Because on a daily basis in reporting or dharma samiiksa or in general darshan etc, Baba would point out each and every moment of what a sadhaka was thinking and doing in his entire life. And Baba would constantly remind us that we cannot hide anything from Him. At any time He could reveal the entire course of events. Nothing was outside of His divine vision.

So when people heard the above story, they took it seriously. Everyone thought, "Yes, it is true that Baba is in the heart", and the proof is that He sees and knows everything. If He was not in the heart, then how could He know what is going on in their mind. For any human to say, "I remain in your heart", then it is indeed an outlandish type of statement. But when Baba says it, it has deep meaning. And everyone understood it as true. The point was accepted quite readily and taken very seriously. Now you are reading this story - and you may or may not know, but Baba is in your heart - watching you. This feeling becomes a reality as one does more sadhana.
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When Baba was in the Mahasambhuti form, then He was living both inside the heart of His bhaktas as well as in the external physical world. He was residing in both places at the same time. And when He withdraws His physical manifestation, then still He continues to remain in the heart - to this very moment. So all along He has been in the heart of His bhaktas and still He remains there.

Conclusion: "I eternally reside in the heart" - Baba


The unique thing is that in the above scene with the caretaker, Baba was giving the hint that He is not going anywhere other than "residing in your heart.” So if you are not sure where Baba has gone then that is the answer: He is residing in the heart. But those who did not understand Baba’s hint felt that He went to some far distant heavenly abode in the sky so they started their dogmatic mahaprayan observance. 

It is rightly said that it is not easy to understand the words of Guru. It can only happen with His grace alone. Baba, Your liila is unfathomable. All bhaktas know and feel that You, Baba, remain always in the heart - watching and showering Your blessing. Verily, You are there in good times, and save one in times of trouble.
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In His Ananda Marga ideology, Baba has given the line:  "Vrnda'vanam parityajya pa'damekam na gaccha'mi..."

Meaning: I am always eternally present in Vrindavan, in the hearts of My bhaktas. That is Guru cakra. I do not go even a little away from that spot. I am eternally present along with my bhaktas in their heart. (1)

Namaskar,
In Him,
Jyoti Dha’ra'

Note: The caretaker those days was Ac Akshayananda Avt. He was the one staying at Lake Gardens Baba quarters. 

Reference
1. Purport of Prabhat Samgiita #4425


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Warning about plagiary

It is the accepted international standard and Baba's system not to copy another's work and publish it in your own way. Baba has given a very strict rule on plagiarism. Why is Baba against plagiarism or stealing someone's work? There are many reasons:

1) It is against the code of asteya (non-stealing).

2) The individual who steals gets degenerated and it sets a bad example in the social sphere.

3) It impedes social progress as others will not be inclined to pursue new and original work as they think that others will just steal it.

4) It breeds a society of lethargic people who will always wait for others to create something new. It is just like those who are lazy in the kitchen do not cook - just they wait for others to prepare food and then they steal it away and devour that food.

5) Countless stories of bhaktas need to be published. But some do not want to do the hard work of compiling and writing these stories, so they just steal them from others. But new stories need to be told, otherwise so many unpublished stories of sadhakas will be lost and forgotten forever. So watch out for story thieves, and kindly help them not to steal by posting on social media in their own way, with their own name etc. This is plagiary.


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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 ==

Increased duty of state to care for public

Prout philosophy states, “Each and every individual wants security from the state and the demand for security is always increasing. Increased responsibility means increased authority. In ancient times the only duty of the state was to protect people from internal and external chaos. Now, as a result of ever-increasing demands, the responsibility of the state has increased and its authority has also increased. In ancient times nobody demanded food or employment from the government. There were no strikes and no public meetings. Now people want the state to realize its responsibility, but they do not want it to interfere in any matter.”

“PROUT’s view is that we must not go against fundamental public interests or against the fundamental theory. The fundamental theory is that with increased responsibility the authority of the state should also increase, but while operating its authority the state should not go against public sentiments. The fundamental public interest is that the minimum requirements of life should be guaranteed.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Only way to help others

When one has bhakti they can solve all types of problems. And without bhakti, nothing is possible. Due to a lack of bhakti, some did far more harm than good when they tried to help the society. They created huge problems for the people. So bhakti is the key for success in any field or arena of life.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Devotion [to Parama Purusa] has tremendous power which neither knowledge nor action has. Rather people of knowledge, the jina’nis, have a subtle sense of vanity...So, if you can arouse devotion, then by coming in contact with you, thousands and thousands of people will attain real paramartha’ and spiritual salvation. That is, in order to attain liberation from the triple bondages– physical, psychic, and spiritual– you will have to attain paramartha’.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 3, The Importance of Society


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Glands, generosity, & cruelty are interconnected

Due to defects in their glands some people become cruel & dogmatic.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "If there is under-secretion of the hormones of the testes glands, a youth will develop less kindness, and less hair will grow in the armpits and pubic region. If you see a man with these physical characteristics, then and there you can come to a conclusion about the extent of his kindness. Moreover, such a person will most likely support dogma. He will not have the moral strength to protest against dogma (including scriptural dogma), and he will not support a new idea." (1)

Here above Ananda Marga ideology presents the glandular reason why people succumb to dogma. That may be why they cannot follow neo-humanism.

Reference
1. Yoga Psychology


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ख़राब कर्म के लिए जिन के मन ज़िद रहता है, वे दुनिया के लिए भयङ्कर

“बीस शास्त्र में पण्डित बनने से, महामहोपाध्याय बनने से भगवान को कोई नहीं पाता है | अपढ़ जो क-ख, अलिफ़-बे-पे-ते, नहीं जानता है, वह भगवान को पा जाता है | तो, इसके लिए, जानते हो हर कर्म के लिए एक ज़िद की ज़रूरत होती है | अच्छे कर्म के लिए भी, ख़राब के लिए भी | ख़राब कर्म के लिए जिन के मन ज़िद रहता है, वे दुनिया के लिए भयङ्कर मनुष्य बन जाते हैं, terror बन जाते हैं | ठीक वैसा ही जिन्हें अच्छे कर्म के लिए ज़िद है, वे दुनिया के सम्पद बन जाते हैं | उनकी तरक्की कोई रोक नहीं सकता है | तो, परमपुरुष की प्राप्ति के लिए भी, इसी तरह का एक ज़िद रहना चाहिए—“मैं अवश्य पाऊँगा, पा कर रहूँगा”—काम हो जाएगा | तो, यह ज़िद, ज़िद चाहिए | तो, यह एक प्रकार का spiritual fanaticism, not religious fanaticism | Religious fanaticism ख़राब है, group बनता है | Spiritual fanaticism | “आदर्श के लिए मैं सब कुछ करूँगा—जीना, मरना, मेरे लिए समान है | मेरे लिए सबसे क़ीमती चीज़ है आदर्श |” तो, यही याद रखोगे कि इस तरह की एक ज़िद की ज़रूरत है | जो “अ” भी होता है, “ऐ” भी होता है, आगे भी चल सकते हैं, पीछे भी चल सकते हैं | खाएँ या नहीं खाएँ, करें या नहीं करें—इस प्रकार के द्विविधा-ग्रस्त जो मनुष्य है, उनसे बड़ा काम नहीं होता है | जीवन के किसी भी क्षेत्र में द्विविधा नहीं हो, किसी भी क्षेत्र में द्विविधा नहीं हो | जहाँ द्विविधा मन में आ गया, एक को रखो; दूसरे को लात मारकर हटा दो |
[“बाबा, बाबा, बाबा !”]
दो भावनाएँ जहाँ मन में हैं, एक भावना को पकड़कर रखो, उसके लिए मरो | और, दूसरी भावना जो है, या तीसरी या चौथी; लात मारकर जीवन की राह से हटा दो |
समझे तुम लोग ?
[मार्गी लोग—“जी !”]
इसी तरह का कट्टर मनुष्य बनो, पक्का मनुष्य बनो | कहा गया है न कि मनुष्य जीवन में एक व्रत, वह व्रत क्या है ? न, परमपुरुष की प्राप्ति, कोई दूसरा व्रत नहीं है जीवन में | व्रत एक ही है | और वह है—महाव्रत अर्थात्‌ परमपुरुष को पाना | यही है जीवन का व्रत, और कुछ मैं नहीं जानता हूँ | तो, इसके लिए वही बोले हैं कि एक रुहानी कट्टरपनी की ज़रूरत होती है | परमात्मा goal, परमपुरुष मेरा लक्ष्य है, कोई दूसरा लक्ष्य नहीं है | परमपुरुष को हम address करेंगे—एक शब्द से; दो शब्द से नहीं |”

[यह बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया, बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्द मार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं]
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Reference
1. 30 December 1970 Patna


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हे परमपुरुष! बाबा, मैंने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था, कि इतनी कड़कड़ाती ठंड बरसाती हुई रात में, तुम मेरे दरवाज़े पर आओगे! 
(जो साधना का 6th पाठ नहीं करता, वह यह गाना नहीं समझ सकता ) 

"Bha'vi niko a'sbe tumi shiiter ra'te..." (Prabahat Samgiita #99)

भावार्थ:-

हे परमपुरुष! बाबा, मैंने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था कि इतनी कड़कड़ाती ठंड बरसाती हुई रात में तुम मेरे दरवाज़े पर आओगे! तुम पास आ गये, पर मैंने तुम्हें और अधिक पास आने के लिये कहा ही नहीं ! बाहर दाॅंत कटकटाती शीत ऋतु की पवन का प्रवाह और भीतर से सभी दरवाजों की सिटकिनियाँ अच्छी तरह बंद था । बाबा,मैंने दरवाजा खोला ही नहीं और न ही तुम्हें घर के अंदर आ जाने को कहा! मेरे चेहरे की ओर देखकर तुम क्या कहना चाहते थे मुझे पता नहीं! एक बार भी मैंने तुमसे यह नहीं पूछा कि तुम क्या चाहते हो, जिसके कारण उस समय तुम्हारे मन में कष्ट हुआ। बाबा, मेरे द्वारा उपेक्षित , रास्ते में ठंडी वायु की प्रचंडता की परवाह न करते हुए तुम अकेले दूर चले गए क्योंकि एक बार भी मैंने तुमसे यह नहीं कहा कि घर के अंदर आओ, ओह! कितना… दुर्भाग्य मेरा …?

उपदेश:-

सहिष्णुता और सहृदयता जैसे मानवीय व्यवहार से दूर रहने वाले को पछताने के अलावा कुछ नहीं मिलता।


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The light of sadhana shall dispel the thick darkness - Ananda Vanii #39

“However dense the cimmerian darkness may be, the crimson dawn must follow. The fiends of hell may burst out in loud laughter, but all must fade in the void with the sunrise. The light of sádhaná shall dispel the thick darkness, notwithstanding the night of the pangs of humanity. Sunshine is destined in human life.”

Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis which are fabricated by most of the groups - H, B etc.


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