Baba
Unqualified leaders
Namaskar,
Sadguru Baba places great importance on the study of history as it enables both individuals and communities to learn from past mistakes and thereby progress. Failing that, without the study of history, people commit the same old errors over and over again. In which case, they remain shackled by the pitfalls of the past and are unable to advance. So the review of history holds a unique place for the development of any society.
As Ananda Margiis, we must know the history of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha (AMPS). Please read this below letter as an historical account which was first posted 15 years ago on an earlier incarnation of this very network.
In Him,
Dr. Gopal
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Namaskar,
Baba's method of following dharma
Sadguru Baba has given us the perfect method to see who is who and what is what.
Baba says, "To my ideology I am as simple and straight as a rod." (1)
So Baba's teaching is quite neat and clean: One must adhere to Ananda Marga teachings completely and not twist them in any direction. And the practical application of this is that His teachings are to be kept "as is" - and those teachings are to be applied in one's practical life. That is the determining factor of who is following Ananda Marga ideology.
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How some are "following dharma" in AMPS
Unfortunately some have their own way of "following dharma...".
1. For example, for years and years some factional heads were adamantly convinced that all Baba's books should be prefaced with "Translated from the original Bengali" - even if the discourse was originally given in English in Fiesch, Switzerland. So, in the name of dharma, those groupists printed "Translated from the original Bengali" on the cover page of all the Ananda Marga books. This was their so-called dharma.
2. Then others have grabbed partial quotes from various sources and proclaimed them to be Ananda Vaniis - when in fact Baba never included such things in His original Ananda Vanii collection. Hence what those groupists are making is nothing but Fake Ananda Vaniis - all done in the name of dharma.
3. Still others place PP's name on the bottom of various orders and proclaim that so and so is hereby expelled forever or some other outlandish claim when in fact Baba has firmly declared that expulsion is not allowed in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. Even then various groupists proceed ahead in the bullish plan of expulsion. This then is yet another episode of what some factional heads are doing in the name of dharma.
4. So in all sorts of ways, shapes and forms, various leaders in various camps do things in the name of dharma. Those who are cunning knowingly understand that they are going against dharma yet proclaim it as being dharmic.
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In name of AM ideology they propagate groupism
The question then becomes why do they do like this - why do certain factional leaders go against Ananda Marga ideology yet proclaim with full zeal that they are acting in accordance with Ananda Marga ideology. How is it that they do not have courage to admit and repent that what they are doing is opposite to Baba's teaching - opposite to dharma.
As is commonly seen, the answer is that they are blinded or goaded by their own selfish desire. Stuck in that low mindset they are unable to admit their fault - and just get drowned in their own respective agenda. Either they think 'I must get the power' or they think 'I must become the most respected one' etc. And in that blindness of self-interest, in that drunken egoistic state, they do so many nasty things in the name of Ananda Marga ideology to satiate their hunger. But in that way they stray far from the path & go 100% against dharma.
In that blindness, they distort Ananda Marga scripture, tear down the bhukti pradhan (BP) system, as well as countless other heinous acts, all done in the name of "dharma". Such is what happens when this or that groupist is wearing the eyeglasses of self-interest. They twist Ananda Marga ideology to their own end. When in fact a true dharmika will do each and everything for Ananda Marga ideology - for dharma, without harbouring any other desire in mind. Unfortunately time and time again, groupists stray from this ideal - all because of their selfish approach.
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True dharmikas keep His teachings as is
Hence even though there are so many opposing camps that all claim to be following dharma, it is quite easy to understand how these various groups are just living in their own dreamland. Because, each, in their own way, twists Ananda Marga teachings to suit their own ends. Whereas those who are ideologists - those who are dharmikas - will always keep Baba's teachings "as is" and mold themselves according to His divine standard. By this measuring rod, we can be sure who is a veritable dharmika and abiding by the ideals of Ananda Marga versus who is living in their own hypocritical dreamland and merely mouthing 'I follow dharma'.
In the end let us remember that Baba has given one warning to those selfish people who are bragging that 'everything I am doing is dharmic'. Such persons should remember that nature will not spare them: They will have to undergo the consequences of their misdeeds. We should utilise whatever strength Baba has given us to serve others and never fall prey to any type of personal or group interest.
And this is only the tip of the iceberg. There are so many things that happen in one's personal and collective life where some wrong is committed. And if one is simple and open-minded then they may understand and admit their wrongdoing whereas if one is just drowned in their own ego they will never understand - and they will just incur more and more sin and ultimately undergo that bad reaction.
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Our duty
This is the time to look in 360 degrees and review the situation. It is our duty to keep Baba's teaching "as is". If His divine teachings remain in their original condition, then today or tomorrow AM ideology will be established - based on His very teachings. But if His divine words are tainted then the situation will be so disastrous.
That is why it is the personal and collective responsibility of each and every Ananda Margii to keep Baba's things "as is". That is the greatest work of this present day. By Baba's divine grace, we will all bring back the holy pillars of Ananda Marga ideology into our Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha and create one truly dharmic society.
Namaskar,
Guruprakash
Same thing in Indian fight for independence
It is just like during the Indian independence movement. At that time various so-called leaders were making countless promises about how they will restore glory to India. This was their regular chant of dharma. But their so-called holy promise was all dependent on one factor - that of satisfying their selfish desire of getting the chair etc. And then once they got it, the rest is history. We all know what happened.
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Rather than solving India's ills and bringing forth the glory of India & restoring dharma, instead they cracked the nation into multiple pieces. All because their selfish lust for power was greater than their desire to bring welfare to the country, greater than their desire to follow dharma.
Tragically, we are now witnessing this same type of event in AMPS. Blinded by their self-interest they wrote "Translated from the original Bengali" on the cover of every Ananda Marga book in an attempt to show that their land or language is the top etc. Or due to their self-interest they fabricated so many Fake Ananda Vaniis that goaded margiis to 'sit still and remain passive' or 'follow "dharma" by siding with my group' etc. And by all this selfish power plays, the real teachings of Ananda Marga ideology just fall by the wayside - this is their so-called dharmic approach.
References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, Physical Propulsion, Psychic Propensities and Spiritual Attainment
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Waiting with expectation
Note: Only those bhaktas who feel a devotional vibration in their heart can understand this song in the depths of their core.
"Tumi eso ámár ghare kripá kare, vedii sájáyechi tomár tare ..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0589)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, please come to my abode. I have decorated a seat for You in my Guru cakra. O’ Ever-Merciful Entity, in the hope of Your auspicious arrival, I have prepared a sweet, fragrant garland of malati flowers, lit the lamp of bhakti of clarified butter, and decorated it on a candelabra for You.
O' Parama Purusa, Baba, my heart is saturated with the fragrance of psychic sandalwood, and filled it with the nectar of colourful flowers. I am meditating and anticipating Your loving arrival. My ears are ready and waiting with expectation for the sound of Your soft footsteps.
O' Parama Purusa, my mind is not in my control; with the flow of this sweet breeze it is rushing towards You. Everything is vibrating in Your prema. Baba, O’ Bliss Personified Entity, please come and reside in my heart in Your most affectionate way...
== Section: Important Teaching ==
What wise people do
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Numerous rich and beautiful cities of the historic past are now buried under the earth. Many splendid palaces and mansions, many churches, temples, mosques and synagogues, and many pyramids have been reduced to rubble. With the constant change in the flow of time, how many major changes have occurred in the universe? Similarly, with the change in time and space, people also change. A small two year old child becomes a smart and active twenty-five year old youth. And the same energetic youth becomes an infirm, inactive old person in due course. Thus, nothing in this universe is permanent. Many gigantic animals of the past have become totally extinct from the surface of the earth. Royal pomp and opulence, the pride of power, the vast knowledge of mighty scholars have become things of the past, thrown into the dustbin of history. Many objects emerged in the past, remained on earth for a short time, and then disappeared according to the inexorable law of nature."
"The only eternal truth is Parama Purus'a. He is Ana'di, beginningless, endless, all-pervasive; an entity beyond the scope of time, place and person. He is the only eternal, undecaying, imperishable, immutable entity. He is the Supreme Source from which the inanimate, plant and animal worlds have emerged. He is the starting point and the culminating point of everything. Hence, wise people should utilise their physical, psychic and spiritual power to realise that supreme omnitelepathic entity, to become one with Him." (1)
Note: Please read Baba's above teaching again carefully. It explains everything.
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, Prápta Vákya and Ápta Vákya
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