Baba
Namaskar,
The below article by Muhammad Anisujjaman and accompanying photo depict the mahaprayan death day occasion of Muslim follower Khan Saroyar Murshid’.
Khan Saroyar Murshid’, a school teacher, died in Bengal and they observed the anniversary the mahaprayan with many in attendance. Actually, such mahaprayan ceremonies have been popular in the Islamic tradition for hundreds and hundreds of years. They bury their dead and erect a tomb and regularly worship the tomb on the anniversary of the death. Some of the observances are large and some small - the common theme being they are regularly done.
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Next, in the below piece, for the mahaprayan Khan Saroyar Murshid, the word highlighted in orange is the Bengali spelling of mahaprayan.
Annual death ceremony: not Sadguru
Naturally then, when the mahaprayan function is embraced by all as a death ceremony for human beings, then when it is done in Tiljala every year in October, all the locals think that a death ceremony is being convened---Baba is also a human being, not Sadguru.
Lowly disciples apply dogma to Guru
Taken altogether, the situation is quite pitiful. Beloved Baba is the eternal Parama Purusa yet the mahaprayan organisers are treating Him like one mortal who died.
It is just like how Lord Buddha was against idol worship; he himself did meditation. But the moment Lord Buddha left his physical body then his own disciples starting making and worshiping his idol. The dogma which Lord Buddha opposed, his own followers implemented for him. How ironic.
And now inside a similar thing is unfolding in Ananda Marga. Sadguru Baba is against the annual shraddha dogma:
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The period of mourning should not extend beyond twelve days." (1)
Yet certain Wts have imposed an annual death day anniversary program - i.e. mahaprayan - in Ananda Marga. And what to speak of 12 days, it is 24 years - and counting. How ironic - what Guru does not appreciate, they are doing that very thing for Him.
Every Ananda Margii should stop and think
So I ask you: Pause and think. This letter is not about groupism; this is a deeply spiritual issue on bhakti. Guru is being abused. Don't you think Guru is with you always? In the tantra of Ananda Marga, sadhana starts with this feeling that, "Guru is with me." One must have this basic feeling. So naturally every Ananda Margii thinks their Sadguru is with them. Then why are we allowing this dogmatic annual death ceremony, which is against Caryacarya.
In Him,
Jaideva
(Zakir Hussain)
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1. Posting: Islamic credo in AMPS
2. PS #3006: By thinking of You with all the feelings of my heart
3. IT: Too much sleep ruins mind
4. Links
Islamic credo in AMPS
Namaskar,
The below article by Muhammad Anisujjaman and accompanying photo depict the mahaprayan death day occasion of Muslim follower Khan Saroyar Murshid’.
Khan Saroyar Murshid’, a school teacher, died in Bengal and they observed the anniversary the mahaprayan with many in attendance. Actually, such mahaprayan ceremonies have been popular in the Islamic tradition for hundreds and hundreds of years. They bury their dead and erect a tomb and regularly worship the tomb on the anniversary of the death. Some of the observances are large and some small - the common theme being they are regularly done.
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In contrast, other communities like the Hindus and Jains never did any type of mahaprayan observance. They would simply burn the body and spread the ashes - whereas for mahaprayan a tomb is needed. And only Muslims were doing that for mahaprayan.
Muslim tomb worship now in AMPS
So it was only recently that other communities like the Jains and Hindus began emulating this mahaprayan observance and erecting tombs. AMPS has learned about the mahaprayan ritual from those Muslims. The proof is that you will not find old, old tombs in any tradition except Islam.
For this particular observance highlighted below, Muhammad Anisujjaman has written an obituary / eulogy in a Bengali newspaper for the mahaprayan of Khan Saroyar Murshid’, a follower of Islam. By this photo and accompanying article, it is clear they are keen to honour this death day program.
The below photo shows how mahaprayan is done by Muslims to observe the death of those mainly of the Islamic faith. Those followers bury their deceased and then perform yearly tomb worship on the anniversary of their death. Here you can see how they sit around the tomb of the deceased. This is one of the common ways they observed their mahaprayan ritual.
And here below we can see how in Tiljala they have implemented that same
Islamic tradition by encircling the tomb as they perform their tomb
worship during their annual mahaprayan program etc. See the below photo
courtesy of Tiljala Publications.
In contrast, other communities like the Hindus and Jains never did any type of mahaprayan observance. They would simply burn the body and spread the ashes - whereas for mahaprayan a tomb is needed. And only Muslims were doing that for mahaprayan.
Muslim tomb worship now in AMPS
So it was only recently that other communities like the Jains and Hindus began emulating this mahaprayan observance and erecting tombs. AMPS has learned about the mahaprayan ritual from those Muslims. The proof is that you will not find old, old tombs in any tradition except Islam.
For this particular observance highlighted below, Muhammad Anisujjaman has written an obituary / eulogy in a Bengali newspaper for the mahaprayan of Khan Saroyar Murshid’, a follower of Islam. By this photo and accompanying article, it is clear they are keen to honour this death day program.
The below photo shows how mahaprayan is done by Muslims to observe the death of those mainly of the Islamic faith. Those followers bury their deceased and then perform yearly tomb worship on the anniversary of their death. Here you can see how they sit around the tomb of the deceased. This is one of the common ways they observed their mahaprayan ritual.
Next, in the below piece, for the mahaprayan Khan Saroyar Murshid, the word highlighted in orange is the Bengali spelling of mahaprayan.
Annual death ceremony: not Sadguru
Naturally then, when the mahaprayan function is embraced by all as a death ceremony for human beings, then when it is done in Tiljala every year in October, all the locals think that a death ceremony is being convened---Baba is also a human being, not Sadguru.
Lowly disciples apply dogma to Guru
Taken altogether, the situation is quite pitiful. Beloved Baba is the eternal Parama Purusa yet the mahaprayan organisers are treating Him like one mortal who died.
It is just like how Lord Buddha was against idol worship; he himself did meditation. But the moment Lord Buddha left his physical body then his own disciples starting making and worshiping his idol. The dogma which Lord Buddha opposed, his own followers implemented for him. How ironic.
And now inside a similar thing is unfolding in Ananda Marga. Sadguru Baba is against the annual shraddha dogma:
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The period of mourning should not extend beyond twelve days." (1)
Yet certain Wts have imposed an annual death day anniversary program - i.e. mahaprayan - in Ananda Marga. And what to speak of 12 days, it is 24 years - and counting. How ironic - what Guru does not appreciate, they are doing that very thing for Him.
Every Ananda Margii should stop and think
So I ask you: Pause and think. This letter is not about groupism; this is a deeply spiritual issue on bhakti. Guru is being abused. Don't you think Guru is with you always? In the tantra of Ananda Marga, sadhana starts with this feeling that, "Guru is with me." One must have this basic feeling. So naturally every Ananda Margii thinks their Sadguru is with them. Then why are we allowing this dogmatic annual death ceremony, which is against Caryacarya.
In Him,
Jaideva
(Zakir Hussain)
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
References
1. Caryacarya-1, Shraddha Ceremony
By thinking of You with all the feelings of my heart
"Tomári kathá bheve mármik anubhave..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3006)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, by thinking of You with all the feelings of my heart, my ba'ndha-bha'unga' mana [1] (overjoyed mind) is ensconced in bliss and floats towards the godly realm. O' the Controller of the eternal and mortal worlds, the hope of the hopeless, even a wee-bit of Your mercy and love is enough to overfill my heart with spiritual bliss and give me goose bumps, horripilation, throughout my being. Baba, is it You who brings that deep spiritual surge of bhakti within me.
O' Supreme Entity, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.
Baba, You are incomparable in rhythm and most pleasant in aroma. You have no comparison. In all vibrations, in the quintessence, deep down, You are the Dearest One to all; You are the nucleus of all the vibrations. In the garland You are the flower. In the necklace You are the jewel. In everything, You are the best. Remaining in viitara'ga [2], You smile with the beauty of prema, heavenly love like flowers.
O' Divine Entity, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.
O’ my Eternal Friend, in the severe heat, You are those first, cool showers that bring relief and respite. In the space between the monsoon clouds, You are the effulgent polestar. In the darkness, You are the beauty of the moon's enchantment. Under the hot sun, You are cool shade beneath the trees. In each and every circumstance, You are the Saviour. Baba, even staying afar, You stay in my mind’s precious haven.
Prabhu, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.
O' Parama Purusa, keep me eternally at Your lotus feet...
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3006:
[1] Ba'ndha-bha'unga' mana: This is when the mind is overwhelmed with joy. Such as when one is extremely happy and bursts into tears or when one jumps for joy or exclaims or dances. In actuality though it is more than the joy experienced in worldly circumstances. It is that inexpressible bliss from the spiritual flow. It happens in the spiritual realm when one's mind is fully ensconced in His bliss and one starts crying uncontrollably. This is a state wherein one completely loses their composure.
[2] Viitara'ga: This is the state of being beyond any worldly attachment or attraction - i.e. perfect equanimity in all circumstances. One of the qualities of Parama Purus'a is vaera'gya.
Too much sleep ruins mind
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The first bad habit is nidra or sleep. Sleep is a state that creates a feeling of vacuity after it is over. That is, immediately after waking up people forget where they were or what they were doing before sleeping. They lose the sense of time. “What’s the time now?” they ask, forgetting whether it is day or night. If people sleep too much for days on end, this mental disorientation persists for a long time. “Is it day or night? What time is it?” they ask, confused. If this continues, their receptive and retentive powers decrease resulting in an almost total loss of mental power. They become dull, and lack courage to face life’s problems. They may have physical strength, but they lack courage. The ancient people believed that excessive sleep is good for health, but this is not the case. Rather, too much sleep not only impairs the health, but has an adverse effect on the mind." (1)
In materialistic societies, it is taught that 8 hours of sleep is essential. But that is not correct. If one sleeps deeply, then four hours of sleep is sufficient. One will awaken feeling revived and refreshed. In contrast, if one does not sleep deeply then the body will not be properly repaired nor restored. So the amount of time is not the operative factor. Rather, the depth of sleep is the key point. True sleep means a dreamless sleep - then both mind and body are quickly restored. In deep sleep, there is a complete vacuum, and one is not aware about the passage of time. In that state, only a few hours of sleep is needed.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Bad Habits Which Should Be Given Up
References
1. Caryacarya-1, Shraddha Ceremony
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They stand on their own as points of interest.
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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 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
By thinking of You with all the feelings of my heart
"Tomári kathá bheve mármik anubhave..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3006)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, by thinking of You with all the feelings of my heart, my ba'ndha-bha'unga' mana [1] (overjoyed mind) is ensconced in bliss and floats towards the godly realm. O' the Controller of the eternal and mortal worlds, the hope of the hopeless, even a wee-bit of Your mercy and love is enough to overfill my heart with spiritual bliss and give me goose bumps, horripilation, throughout my being. Baba, is it You who brings that deep spiritual surge of bhakti within me.
O' Supreme Entity, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.
Baba, You are incomparable in rhythm and most pleasant in aroma. You have no comparison. In all vibrations, in the quintessence, deep down, You are the Dearest One to all; You are the nucleus of all the vibrations. In the garland You are the flower. In the necklace You are the jewel. In everything, You are the best. Remaining in viitara'ga [2], You smile with the beauty of prema, heavenly love like flowers.
O' Divine Entity, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.
O’ my Eternal Friend, in the severe heat, You are those first, cool showers that bring relief and respite. In the space between the monsoon clouds, You are the effulgent polestar. In the darkness, You are the beauty of the moon's enchantment. Under the hot sun, You are cool shade beneath the trees. In each and every circumstance, You are the Saviour. Baba, even staying afar, You stay in my mind’s precious haven.
Prabhu, thinking about You, my mind is ensconced in bliss.
O' Parama Purusa, keep me eternally at Your lotus feet...
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3006:
[1] Ba'ndha-bha'unga' mana: This is when the mind is overwhelmed with joy. Such as when one is extremely happy and bursts into tears or when one jumps for joy or exclaims or dances. In actuality though it is more than the joy experienced in worldly circumstances. It is that inexpressible bliss from the spiritual flow. It happens in the spiritual realm when one's mind is fully ensconced in His bliss and one starts crying uncontrollably. This is a state wherein one completely loses their composure.
[2] Viitara'ga: This is the state of being beyond any worldly attachment or attraction - i.e. perfect equanimity in all circumstances. One of the qualities of Parama Purus'a is vaera'gya.
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Too much sleep ruins mind
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The first bad habit is nidra or sleep. Sleep is a state that creates a feeling of vacuity after it is over. That is, immediately after waking up people forget where they were or what they were doing before sleeping. They lose the sense of time. “What’s the time now?” they ask, forgetting whether it is day or night. If people sleep too much for days on end, this mental disorientation persists for a long time. “Is it day or night? What time is it?” they ask, confused. If this continues, their receptive and retentive powers decrease resulting in an almost total loss of mental power. They become dull, and lack courage to face life’s problems. They may have physical strength, but they lack courage. The ancient people believed that excessive sleep is good for health, but this is not the case. Rather, too much sleep not only impairs the health, but has an adverse effect on the mind." (1)
In materialistic societies, it is taught that 8 hours of sleep is essential. But that is not correct. If one sleeps deeply, then four hours of sleep is sufficient. One will awaken feeling revived and refreshed. In contrast, if one does not sleep deeply then the body will not be properly repaired nor restored. So the amount of time is not the operative factor. Rather, the depth of sleep is the key point. True sleep means a dreamless sleep - then both mind and body are quickly restored. In deep sleep, there is a complete vacuum, and one is not aware about the passage of time. In that state, only a few hours of sleep is needed.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Bad Habits Which Should Be Given Up
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2. PS #3006: By thinking of You with all the feelings of my heart
3. IT: Too much sleep ruins mind
4. Links
