Baba
I represent Z group
Namaskar,
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 blunders over and over again. In which case, they remain shackled by the crimes of the past and are unable to advance. So the review of history holds a unique place for the progress of any society.
As Ananda Margiis, we must know the history of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha (AMPS) and our stand on key events. Please read this below letter as an historical account which was first posted nearly five years ago on this network.
In Him,
Dr. Gopal
Ananda Marga News Bulletin Moderators
Note: This below letter was written as breaking news item. in Dec of 2017.
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Namaskar,
There was a Shravanii Purnima programme in Nagpur where representatives from all the groups were invited. When those representatives arrived, it was applauded as if something really great had been achieved.
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If these avadhutas were truly great, they would have declared in a thunderous voice that, “I am a neo-humanist, and I categorically denounce and condemn all kinds of groupism. I stand here as a common human being.” That is what they should have said to fully demonstrate they had no groupist tendencies.
They should have wholly condemned all forms of groupism and enlisted how the ruling groups (a) created so many dogmas, (b) curtailed margii rights, and (c) tore down the bhukti pradhan system etc. Those Wts attending this Shravanii Purnima program in Nagpur should have wholly denounced all the dealings of groupism. They should have embraced the banner of neo-humanism and declared, “I utterly reject groupism in all its forms and I have come here as a human being, as an Ananda Margii and disciple of Sadguru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji.”
But they did not have this type of courage. Instead these wts remain infected by the virus of groupism. They are fake avadhutas and their minds are stained with the filth of groupism. That is why they came and represented their group. Here in the below photo are some of the Wt Dadas who attended the programme as group representatives.
~ Assembly of groupist Wts ~
These so-called avadhutas befooled simple folk and are basking in the glory of being representatives of groupism. Yet all the while, these groupist Dadas are both reinforcing their high status by perpetuating caste / group dogma. It is the duty of right thinking margiis to unmask the hypocrisy of these pseudo-avadhutas, i.e. those Wts who became the flag bearer of dirty groupism.
Due to ignorance a few who twirled and danced around in ecstasy as if by this “achievement” something divine and super-human had been done. This whole episode is so sad. On the one side these lowly Wts discarded neo-humanism and upheld socio-sentiment / groupism, and on the other side the public is befooled.
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The entire gathering should have been based on the ideals of neo-humanism. Unfortunately the exact opposite occurred. Instead, it was a replication of some kind of patchwork, religious meeting between Hindus, Christians, Jews, and Muslims where the representatives give conciliatory lectures in the aftermath of city riots etc. This type of useless, all-religions approach has been going on for centuries. And it never yields any fruit, rather it sows division because the dogmatic religions can never be united. Similarly, so long as there is groupism in our AMPS, there can never be unity.
Conclusion
Our view in Ananda Marga is that all are human - everyone is the child of the same Supreme Father. Parama Purusa Baba does not demand that margiis or Wts come from a particular caste, race, or creed. Rather in the pre-1990 era of AMPS, it was strictly off limits to even inquire or discuss a person’s group etc. Doing so only serves to divide the society - not unite humanity. All were recognised as human. That is the modus operandi Mahasambhuti Baba set for our organisation AMPS pre-1990. It is so unfortunate these Dadas could not live up to that standard. Instead they are now infected with the virus of groupism.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Ganesh Karkare
The aforesaid Shravanii Purnima programme was arranged from 11th to 13th (2017) August in Nagpur.
Programme touted as follows
In their description of the programme there is no trace of neo-humanism, just sadly it is a groupist gathering in the name of Ananda Marga (AMPS). They are extremely pleased and proud that all the factions will be represented. Yet the irony is that the mere existence of such factions is wholly against Sadguru Baba's teachings on neo-humanism.
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~ In-depth study ~
Is the unity of the various religions possible? No
Ananda Marga philosophy states:
“Q. How far is the unification of all religions possible?”
“Ans.: – To seek infinite bliss is the only dharma of humanity. Humanity has but one dharma. Thus, the question of the unification of religions does not arise. The apparent dissimilarity between various religions arising due to differences in their ritualistic practices is not a spiritual difference. Whenever rituals dominate and efforts to attain bliss are feeble, whatever that may be, it is not spirituality.” (1)
The philosophy of neo-humanism guides us, "In Hindu society you will notice that there are many divisions of caste, high and low. You will hear many people saying lightly, “It is the Brahmans who are responsible for all this!” But the same person who holds the Brahmans responsible, will refuse to touch the people of a caste slightly lower than his or her own, so as not to pollute oneself by their contact. Still others hold two or three castes responsible, but they themselves also refuse to touch lower-caste people. A person of the low Tentule Bagdi caste says, “Dule Bagdi caste people are lower than me – so I will not touch them!” But the same Tentule Bagdi caste person complains, “We are ruined by the Brahmans!” In fact these are all expressions of the mental disease I referred to. One who is confined within a certain circle condemns other groups. You should never hold any particular caste or community responsible for the ruin of the society – this is completely false. You yourself are responsible for it." (2)
So inter-groupism is not the solution either: Trimmed quote
Ananda Marga philosophy states, ”Suppose I was working for a particular...[group], but now I am working for all...[group]s. When I admit the existence of...[groups] and say that I am working for all...[groups], then it is neither humanism nor universalism – it is merely inter....[groupism]. When I use the term “inter...[groupism]”, I am admitting the existence of separate...[groups], and along with this I must naturally also think, within the...[groups], of the people’s five fundamental requirements of life (food, clothes, education, shelter, and medical care). But when I discover that one...[group] is trying to thrive on the life-blood of another, I oppose it, and this opposition ultimately leads to world war. So inter...[groupism] is not the solution either.” (3)
So internationalism is not the solution either: FULL quote
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Suppose I was working for a particular nation, but now I am working for all nations. When I admit the existence of nations and say that I am working for all nations, then it is neither humanism nor universalism – it is merely internationalism. When I use the term “internationalism”, I am admitting the existence of separate nations, and along with this I must naturally also think, within the nations, of the people’s five fundamental requirements of life (food, clothes, education, shelter, and medical care). But when I discover that one nation is trying to thrive on the life-blood of another, I oppose it, and this opposition ultimately leads to world war. So internationalism is not the solution either.” (4)
References
1. Tattva Kaomudii - 1, Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy – Excerpt B
2. Tattva Kaomudii - 1, Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy – Excerpt B
3. The Liberation of Intellect: Neo-Humanism, Pseudo-Humanism (Discourse 8)
4. The Liberation of Intellect: Neo-Humanism, Pseudo-Humanism (Discourse 8)
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Chanting Your name
Note: If you are at the dinner table talking to your close companion you need not address them by saying “O”. Because your companion is seated next to you and looking directly at you. Already you have their full attention. In that case, there is no need to say “O”, rather it would be irritating.
Similarly, prefacing an appellation for God with “O’”, such as in O’ Lord, is not appropriate in our Ananda Marga. Saying “O’ Lord” signifies that that Divine Entity is far away - i.e. in the 7th sky or heaven - and that one must cry out to reach them. But this goes against the spirit of bhakti.
In our Ananda Marga, we know that Parama Purusa is watching us, always. He is never far - always He resides in the heart, witnessing all we think, do, and say. Hence, there is no need to call out to Him using the phrases, “O’ God”, “ O’ Lord etc.” One may simply address Him in a natural manner without the “O” preface, and He certainly listens to you.
"Tomáre smariyá supath dhariyá, kariyá jábo ámi tomári káj...." (Prabhat Samgiita #2181)
Purport:
My Parama Purusa, ideating and remembering You, chanting Your name I will move on the righteous path, doing Your work: sadhana, service, and sacrifice. In this way, I am fulfilling Your desire. The most Adorable One of my mind, by Your karun’a’ always I will advance towards You - forgetting the past, removing the staticity, and avoiding all sorts of dogma. I will go close to You, Most Adorable One.
My Divine Entity, Baba, by Your grace, with the stroke of my feet, I will crush all my selfishness. By Your blessing, I will care for everyone's needs and requirements and engage in serving humanity tirelessly. Everyone's joy is my happiness. I will contemplate and implement this ideal in a new way from today onwards. By Your mercy, I will no longer remain self-centered from this very moment.
My Parama Purusa, Baba, the Supreme One, thinking about Your love and Your greatness, and ideating on You, I shall be Yours. By Your krpa’, I will become one with You. All my narrowness will be destroyed and my whole existence will be transformed into vastness. My Nearest, You are so kind. With Your exquisite touch, my inner self will be immersed in spiritual ecstasy. According to Your wish I will be wholly renewed.
Baba, remembering You, I will move on the righteous path - the path of sadhana, service, and sacrifice...
Note For Prabhat Samgiita #2181:
[1] Manoraj: One of the names of Parama Purusa is Manoraj - the Entity who is the most adored One of the mind.
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