Baba
Bad people
Namaskar,
True bhaktas come onto this earth to glorify the name of God and propagate the teachings of Parama Purusa - not for their own name and fame nor to highlight themselves. Yet, lately and repeatedly, one Dada has broken this tenet on the grand stage. In front of millions of readers he has glorified himself and disrespected Sadguru Baba. That Dada may think that he has gained huge self-prestige by getting his own name in print, but what he may not realise is that in front of millions he has actually exposed his own lowly standing. Instead of being viewed as a great bhakta, everyone will easily see how he has failed to give proper reverence to Sadguru Baba. Such is the ironic fate that meets those who aim for self-glorification.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "O human beings...Do not try to do anything for your petty personal and group interests, because whatever little you want to do with your limited outlook cannot last. The cruel touch of time will annihilate your aspirations into an oblivion that you cannot comprehend." (1)
Let's now find out a bit more about this case.
True followers always show respect
In all spheres of life, people give maximum respect and high regard to those whom they revere. For example, when the pope or Dalai Lama are introduced then words like "his high holiness", "revered one", and "divine being" are used. Their followers will always introduce them in this most dignified manner. Accordingly, the devotees of Ramakrsna, Yogananda, and Vivekananda always use Swamiji or Thakur as a sign of respect, and they attach the suffix Paramahansa to show even more reverence. The laokik name, Nimimmayi Pundit, is not so impressive; that is why followers refer to their saint as Caetanya Mahaprabhu.
Even when worldly leaders are introduced, then always proper due reference is given. They are known as "Mr President", or "Mrs Prime Minister", or whatever their respected title may be. It is quite common to publicly revere leaders - whether they be a leader of a church, state, or mission. By this way, the rest of the world knows that the person is a respected one. People may or may not be catholic, but because those catholics revere the pope up to the sky, then everyone on this earth feels that the pope is someone of great stature and import.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Same is the case with the Dalai Lama, Ramakrsna, and the leaders of various countries. In contrast, if their own followers do not give them respect on the public stage, then the rest of the world will automatically think that that so-called leader is not so great - rather he is just a second rate individual, or worse. For all these reasons and more, it is extremely important for one to give great respect to those whom they revere.
Look what this Dada does again & again
Keeping all of the above in mind, take a look at what one Dadaji has done. Firstly, this Dada often submits excerpts of Baba's pravacans to various newspapers to print. In particular, such excerpts have appeared multiple times in the Hindustan (Hindi) paper that is published in Patna, Bihar. And time and time again, the by-line reads, "Shrii Anandamurti." Yet we know that each and every xyz person of normal standing in India is Shrii. Everyone is given this title - it is common. That is why in Ananda Marga we refer to Baba as Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. Using Shrii twice and adding the suffix "ji" is our standard practice as this demonstrates the deep regard we have for our Sadguru. This is especially important to do in the public domain such as in the newspaper. In private we may just say Baba, but on the public stage always we use Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, or even Revered Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. But this Dadaji merely submits the article as being written by, "Shrii Anandamurti". This has occurred on not one, but multiple occasions. An example of this has been appended below.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Numerous margiis were horrified by what they saw and immediately used their cell phones to call the editor of the newspaper to complain. But the editor replied, "When the person who has submitted the article has written only one Shrii, then as an editor how can I change that to two Shrii. The editor follows the format used by the person submitting the article." So it is clear and proven that Dadaji alone is to blame for this severe oversight - Dadaji alone is to blame. The tragedy is that he has done this multiple times. At first, margiis thought it was just a clerical error, but when it happened repeatedly, that is when they called the paper to complain. Yet all along it was Dada's fault. He was the one behind the problem. Most tragically, this was not an isolated affair.
Example: Dada undermines Baba and glorifies himself
Now take a look what this same Dada has done in a leading national newspaper - Sanmarg. Dada has merely referred to our Sadguru Baba as Shrii Anandamurti - all done in the newspaper for the whole world to read. So he cut the prefix of Baba’s name. Yet for his own name. Dadaji made sure that the newspaper printed the full prefix of his name. So Sadguru Baba is merely referred to as Shrii Anandamurti while this Dada gets his full prefix - Acarya + avadhuta name. That is the latest episode in this ongoing affair where on the public stage (i.e. leading newspaper) one avadhuta glorifies himself and denigrates Baba. And this done in the land of India where giving high respect is commonly done. So it is not at all radical to use Shrii Shrii. But due to his cowardly nature or self-centeredness or low bhakti, or most probably due to all of these factors, that Dadaji has written only "Shrii Anandamurti" about Baba and referred to himself with his full prefix and avadhuta name. Be sure to see click on the link below to view the article.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
No defense - no justification: Dadaji is not a small kid
In his defense, some may say that Dada did this all in innocence. But let us remember that we are talking about an avadhuta, someone well aware of Ananda Marga scripture and someone who has certainly read Caryacarya. As a reminder here is what it says in Caryacarya.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "The one formless, beginningless and infinite Parama Brahma (Supreme Consciousness) is the only entity to be attained by living beings - That alone is Jagat Guru (the Supreme preceptor), That alone has revealed Brahmavidya (intuitional science) to us through the medium of the name and form of [Shrii Shrii] Anandamurtijii. Unit beings must be made to appreciate Its majesty." (2)
By the above passage, it is clear that maximum respect be given and that we are to convey and exemplify this so member of the general populace also learn. Being an avadhuta and having studied Caryacarya, there is no excuse. Dadaji is not some small kid who does not know any better. Rather he has dedicated his life to be an avadhuta in Ananda Marga. There is no logical or rational reason why Dadaji would refer to Baba merely as Shrii Anandamurti. And to top it off, when it came time to sign his own name to the article, then Dadaji writes using the full prefix, "A’ca'rya Divyacetana'nanda". So he has used Acarya with his own name and given himself such a title, but with our revered Baba he could not do the same. Such is the way of this Dada. By all this, the world is not going to respect Baba when they read the article, and secondly, any margii who reads this article will certainly feel that Dada Divyacetananda is arrogant and has little or no feeling of bhakti.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Story: This is my servant
A learned professor once had his father visit him at the university. The father was a simple man who still lived village life. So the professor, embarrassed of his simple father, introduced him to his colleagues and students, and said, 'This is my servant." When in truth the man was his father. When people are cowards they do not have the courage to stand in front of others and proclaim what they know to be true. Just as the above professor was ashamed of his father, likewise it seems that Dadaji is too embarrassed or scared to refer to Baba as Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. Otherwise what can be the reason why an avadhuta of Ananda Marga would fail to do such a thing. As a reminder, here is Baba's teaching about the great import of the word Shrii.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "The Samskrta word Shrii means 'the most charming personality'. The word 'shrii' is derived from sha + ra + uniis. 'Sha' is the acoustic root of the mutative principle, and 'ra' is the acoustic root of energy. With the help of these two things, 'sha' plus 'ra', human beings are moving, dancing, speaking, and doing so many things. Obviously they need 'sha' and 'ra' very much. The Supreme abode of 'shrii' is Parama Purus'a." (3)
So the term Shrii has great significance and deep meaning. That is why we always use Shrii twice when referring to Baba. It is not just some small point. But this Dada neglected the matter entirely.
Conclusion
Due to his self-pride, Dadaji is ken to refer to himself as Acarya but he has no such mind or courage to refer to Baba as Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Ananda Marga ideology says, "One should not be proud of his post, position, beauty, wealth, honour, or knowledge. All belong to the Divine Entity, Parama Purus'a; nothing is mine." (4)
Ananda Marga ideology says, "A person boasts of learning, intellect and fortune. But nothing is eternal. Therefore one who boasts of anything of this world is a fool." (5)
By the above quotes, the level of Dada's standard is quite clear. By His grace, may we help all recognise and realise the greatness of our Beloved Baba and always pay Him maximum reverence in the public domain. There is no other way. Let us not fall into any cowardly habit as Dadaji has done.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "The one formless, beginningless and infinite Parama Brahma (Supreme Consciousness) is the only entity to be attained by living beings - That alone is Jagat Guru (the Supreme preceptor), That alone has revealed Brahmavidya (intuitional science) to us through the medium of the name and form of Anandamurtijii. Unit beings must be made to appreciate Its majesty." (6)
Namaskar,
In Him,
Rachna Banerjee
See Dada's sinful dealing
See the below image from the leading newspaper Sanmarg wherein the by-line of the article contains two words: “Shrii Anandamurti.” So one Shrii is missing. Dadaji failed to denote proper respect and reverence to Guru by not using the whole prefix to Guru’s name. Dada only used on Shrii. Yet see for his own unit name Dada gives himself full honor and regard and uses his full prefix - A’ca’rya Divyacetana’nanda. This appears at the end of the article. For more about this sinful dealing be sure to read the entire letter up above.
In the above image from the leading newspaper Sanmarg, the byline of the article contains two words: “Shrii Anandamurti.” So one Shrii is missing. Dadaji failed to denote proper respect and reverence to Guru by not using the whole prefix to Guru’s name. Dada only used on Shrii. Yet see for his own unit name Dada gives himself full honor and regard and uses his full prefix - A’ca’rya Divyacetana’nanda. This appears at the end of the article. For more about this sinful dealing be sure to read the entire letter up above.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Thoughts mean & low
About such cowardly people who dress up as avadhutas, Baba has said the following:
Mana na' ra'inga'ile ra'inga'ile yogi ka'par'a.
“Saffron and red do not a yogi make With mind undyed he remains a fake.”
Ananda Marga ideology says, "Dye your mind with His colour. Those who have not done so cannot attain Him, for this very coloration is Prema or Divine Love... No external sign of Sa'dhuta' or virtue is necessary. Become sa'dhu within. Behind the external show of virtuousness of many so-called sa'dhus exists a pharisaic state of mind. Preserve the true dignity of the word, Sa'dhu."
"Mu'd'ha mu'ra'ye jata' v'ar'aye.... With shaven head or matted locks And ashen body a Sadhu walks With the swaggering gait of a well-fed buffalo. And crude mind filled with thoughts mean and low."
Ananda Marga ideology says, "That is why I say that you must bring about a revolutionary change in the flow of your judgment and thought, and see how, after overcoming your fascination with external colour, your mind becomes tinged with the His glorious colour." (7)
Divyachetanananda / Divyacetanananda
References
1. Prout in a Nutshell -1, The Evolution of Society
2. Caryacarya - II, Sadhana, Point #1a
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, To Whom Do You Belong? Where Do You Come From?
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 1, The Three Factors for Spiritual Elevation
5. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 1, The Three Factors for Spiritual Elevation
6. Caryacarya - II, Sadhana, Point #1a
7. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour
* * *
The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
* * *
The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
* * *
== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “If mango glue is kept in a container and bird seed is put on it and a bird fearlessly alights to take that food and then cannot fly away because its feet are stuck in the glue, and if a fowler takes this opportunity to put it into a cage, then that would certainly be called cheating. So since ancient times people have condemned both catching fish with a fishhook and the fowler’s way of catching birds. No honest man should do it. It is not cheating when fish are caught with a net. For this reason the fisherman’s profession was not considered as despicable as the fowler’s, because they do not kill innocent creatures by making them swallow bait. Under no circumstance can harming a person or a creature after winning their confidence by tempting them with food be considered the deed of an honest person.”
(1)
Note: As human beings become more developed, the rules of ethics also become more refined. In World War Two, the military destroyed neighborhoods and cities of opposing countries. They did not make a distinction between civilian and military targets. Later on they made the rule that civilians should not be targeted. That became a war crime. In the past criminals and those detained were also tortured. But in civilised countries this has stopped. The ethical rules of today also will develop tomorrow and become more refined. Those moral human beings should not deceive animals. That is the central guideline of the above teaching.
Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika - 5, Kut́a to Kut́t́ima (Discourse 28)
== Section: News from 2019==
Many Wts leaving H group swamp
Namaskar,
For last 6 months, Dada Ramakrishnananda was staying in Gujarat, near Bhavnagar where he was posted by Ranchi admin. After Madhuvratananda expelled him and thrown out of AM ashram, he went to one local ashram and was doing Ananda Marga pracara and initiated many persons.
15 days ago, Dada Ramakrishnananda arrived in Bihar and is now in Bhagalpur and has decided to stay with Ac Anuragananda Avt (3rd front) at Siwan (Bihar) Anandamarga ashram and to do AM pracar. But still Ramakrishnananda is an independent WT and has not joined any group. However, he has good relations with some 3rd front WTs. And he has taken the firm decision to continue his WTship.
In Gujarat, he also contacted Ac Ramatiirthananda Avt who left AMPS in 1995 due to torture of top WTs. After leaving AMPS, Ramatiirthananda Avt never returned to his wordily family but was staying at one temple in Gujarat. He bought 6 acres land, was regularly doing sadhana, and kept a photo of Baba. Ramatiirthananda’s mahaprayan happened almost two years ago.
From different sources we come to know that many WTs left AMPS due to torture of top WTs, but they never returned to their worldly family and they are still doing works for Baba's mission.
in Him,
Reman
Namaskar,
For last 6 months, Dada Ramakrishnananda was staying in Gujarat, near Bhavnagar where he was posted by Ranchi admin. After Madhuvratananda expelled him and thrown out of AM ashram, he went to one local ashram and was doing Ananda Marga pracara and initiated many persons.
15 days ago, Dada Ramakrishnananda arrived in Bihar and is now in Bhagalpur and has decided to stay with Ac Anuragananda Avt (3rd front) at Siwan (Bihar) Anandamarga ashram and to do AM pracar. But still Ramakrishnananda is an independent WT and has not joined any group. However, he has good relations with some 3rd front WTs. And he has taken the firm decision to continue his WTship.
In Gujarat, he also contacted Ac Ramatiirthananda Avt who left AMPS in 1995 due to torture of top WTs. After leaving AMPS, Ramatiirthananda Avt never returned to his wordily family but was staying at one temple in Gujarat. He bought 6 acres land, was regularly doing sadhana, and kept a photo of Baba. Ramatiirthananda’s mahaprayan happened almost two years ago.
From different sources we come to know that many WTs left AMPS due to torture of top WTs, but they never returned to their worldly family and they are still doing works for Baba's mission.
in Him,
Reman
== Section 3: Links ==
Recent postings
Other topics of interest
