Baba
Distortion in AV-34: Example
Namaskar,
The discourse "Revolt Against Dogma" was given by Bábá in Kolkata in 1981. It is published in Ánanda Vacanámrtam part 34.
To make the matter clear, please follow the colour code:
(A) The yellow highlight represents the original “As Is” version.(B) The light blue highlight is the version printed by our Tiljala Publishers (TP).(C) The text in bold red font is the sentence which was removed by Tiljala Publications
What Baba actually spoke
Now first see what Bábá actually said on that occasion. This is from the As-Is version, and is highlighted in yellow:
Bábá says in the "As Is" discourse: “For [the] devotional approach, nothing external is required; nothing external is required to be done. And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga.
And because it is the supreme pinnacle of devotional approach, you
should remember that victory is yours, because Parama Puruśa is cent per
cent yours.” (1)
Distorted version printed by TP
Now
see here how Tiljala Publishers distorted Baba's original discourse
when they printed this section in Ánanda Vacanámrtam part 34, chapter 21
of Bábá’s books:
Tiljala Publishers (TP): “For
the devotional approach, nothing external is required; nothing external
is required to be done. And because it is the supreme pinnacle of
devotional approach, you should remember that it is yours, because
Parama Puruśa is cent per cent yours.” (2)
See how Tiljala Publishers removed Bábá’s original words:
See how Tiljala Publishers removed Bábá’s original words:
And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga.
This line in bold red font was removed / deleted when TP printed AV-34.
Why Sentence Removed
Why was this sentence removed by our Tiljala Publishers? The reason is quite obvious. They are ashamed and embarrassed to publicly highlight Ánanda Márga philosophy as being the height of spirituality. They are too concerned about what others will think. So they deleted that section.
The unfortunate fact here is that our Tiljala Publishers felt it was an outrageous statement that Ánanda Márga philosophy is the culmination of spirituality, so they left out the sentence altogether. In the same way, some cowards do not like to hear people say that Shrii Shrii Ánandamurti jii is Parama Puruśa.
Similarly, our Tiljala Publishers think, "What will non-Márgiis say when they read these things like-- And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga." So, they leave out such points wherever found in the discourses. The present case is one such example.
Namaskar,
In service to Gurudeva,
Jyotiisha
Footnotes:
Why Sentence Removed
Why was this sentence removed by our Tiljala Publishers? The reason is quite obvious. They are ashamed and embarrassed to publicly highlight Ánanda Márga philosophy as being the height of spirituality. They are too concerned about what others will think. So they deleted that section.
The unfortunate fact here is that our Tiljala Publishers felt it was an outrageous statement that Ánanda Márga philosophy is the culmination of spirituality, so they left out the sentence altogether. In the same way, some cowards do not like to hear people say that Shrii Shrii Ánandamurti jii is Parama Puruśa.
Similarly, our Tiljala Publishers think, "What will non-Márgiis say when they read these things like-- And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga." So, they leave out such points wherever found in the discourses. The present case is one such example.
Namaskar,
In service to Gurudeva,
Jyotiisha
Footnotes:
(A) “As-Is” Version = means direct transcription from Baba’s audio.
(B) “Tiljala Publishers (TP) have printed” = refers to any Ananda Marga book which is printed by Tiljala Publications. It may be in physical book form, or in electronic form.
(C) The greater passage as printed by our Tiljala Publishers can be seen at the bottom of this email
Ready-Made Excuse of Tiljala Publishers
There is one other very important thing you must know about this entire situation. Our Tiljala Publishers have incorporated one ready-made excuse into their plan. If anyone raises this matter with them and asks why certain key words are missing, then our Tiljala Publishers will say, “It was inaudible on the original cassette.” This is what our Tiljala Publishers repeat.
(B) “Tiljala Publishers (TP) have printed” = refers to any Ananda Marga book which is printed by Tiljala Publications. It may be in physical book form, or in electronic form.
(C) The greater passage as printed by our Tiljala Publishers can be seen at the bottom of this email
Ready-Made Excuse of Tiljala Publishers
There is one other very important thing you must know about this entire situation. Our Tiljala Publishers have incorporated one ready-made excuse into their plan. If anyone raises this matter with them and asks why certain key words are missing, then our Tiljala Publishers will say, “It was inaudible on the original cassette.” This is what our Tiljala Publishers repeat.
What Baba actually spoke
Here then is the “As Is” version of that section of Guru’s discourse again:
Bábá says in the "As Is" discourse: “For [the] devotional approach, nothing external is required; nothing external is required to be done. And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga. And because it is the supreme pinnacle of devotional approach, you should remember that victory is yours, because Parama Puruśa is cent per cent yours.”
Again please see the above para, and pay special attention to the red section, which has been removed by our Tiljala Publishers.
Ánanda Márga Scripture Not Being Protected
Bábá says, “The scriptures containing spiritual injunctions must be totally flawless.” (3)
Bábá says in the "As Is" discourse: “For [the] devotional approach, nothing external is required; nothing external is required to be done. And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga. And because it is the supreme pinnacle of devotional approach, you should remember that victory is yours, because Parama Puruśa is cent per cent yours.”
Again please see the above para, and pay special attention to the red section, which has been removed by our Tiljala Publishers.
Ánanda Márga Scripture Not Being Protected
Bábá says, “The scriptures containing spiritual injunctions must be totally flawless.” (3)
So
as Ánanda Márgiis, we must take this very seriously and work together
to make the printed version of Bábá's discourses perfect. By such
examples as the above, it becomes clear we cannot merely sit back and
expect that with time the Tiljala Publishers will fix everything.
Thirty five years have passed since this discourse was given in 1981; There have been multiple editions published, with no sign of fixing the discourses going on. The Tiljala group whatever they spend all their time and resources on these days, if instead they had utilized these in fixing Bábá's discourses, then their efforts would have been worthwhile. When our Publishers are not fixing the discourses, then it falls upon Ánanda Márgiis to come forward, create pressure for change, and help in the rectification of our scripture.
Note: In order to make Bábá’s books pristine, please forward this posting to the respected Tiljala Publications Secretary, dada Mantreshwarananda ji <Mantreshwarananda@hotmail.com>, and to respected dada Acyutananda ji, <acyutananda1@gmail.com>.
Left out of Tiljala Publishers' (TP) Discourse
Our Tiljala Publishers (TP) have printed the following as the final paragraph of the discourse “Revolt against Dogma,” Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 34, chapter 21. 18 May 1981, Calcutta. In so doing, TP has left out the following key section from the final sentence which Baba spoke-- "And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga". This is missing from the final sentence of the below para printed by TP.
Here below is the distorted para printed by Tiljala Publishers (TP):
Thirty five years have passed since this discourse was given in 1981; There have been multiple editions published, with no sign of fixing the discourses going on. The Tiljala group whatever they spend all their time and resources on these days, if instead they had utilized these in fixing Bábá's discourses, then their efforts would have been worthwhile. When our Publishers are not fixing the discourses, then it falls upon Ánanda Márgiis to come forward, create pressure for change, and help in the rectification of our scripture.
Note: In order to make Bábá’s books pristine, please forward this posting to the respected Tiljala Publications Secretary, dada Mantreshwarananda ji <Mantreshwarananda@hotmail.com>, and to respected dada Acyutananda ji, <acyutananda1@gmail.com>.
Left out of Tiljala Publishers' (TP) Discourse
Our Tiljala Publishers (TP) have printed the following as the final paragraph of the discourse “Revolt against Dogma,” Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 34, chapter 21. 18 May 1981, Calcutta. In so doing, TP has left out the following key section from the final sentence which Baba spoke-- "And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga". This is missing from the final sentence of the below para printed by TP.
Here below is the distorted para printed by Tiljala Publishers (TP):
"Even in the realm of the actional faculty or the intellectual faculty, or even the so-called devotional faculty, everything is not dharma, everything is not a perfect approach. There are also colours of dogma in them. So those who are spiritual aspirants should very carefully keep themselves away, rather keep themselves aloof, from these so-called approaches of spirituality, rather, from these dogmas. In the past there was dogma; in the Middle Ages it reached its zenith; and in the Middle Ages of the human era, of human history, there was a revolt against dogma. That first revolt against dogma was a psychic approach, a psycho-spiritual approach, of devotionalism. And that we find in certain Bhágavata shástras [scriptures], where they say that no physical show is required for the devotional approach. For the devotional approach, nothing external is required; nothing external is required to be done. *******This is where they deleted Baba's original line ******** And because it is the supreme pinnacle of devotional approach, you should remember that it is yours, because Parama Puruśa is cent per cent yours." (Tiljala-printed Publication, “Revolt against Dogma,” Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 34, chapter 21. 18 May 1981, Calcutta.)
* In this location, the sentence which Baba speaks, "And the supreme apex of this true spirit of devotionalism is Ánanda Márga" has been removed by our Tiljala Publishers.
References
1. As-Is Bábá’s Discourse, “Revolt against Dogma,” Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 34, chapter 21. 18 May 1981, Calcutta.
2. Tiljala-printed Publication, “Revolt against Dogma,” Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 34, chapter 21. 18 May 1981, Calcutta.
3. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Disc: 14
These respected dadas may be known by the following spellings as well: Mantreshwarananda ji, Mantreshwaránanda, Mantreshwaranand, Mantreshvarananda, Mantreshvaranand. Acyutananda, Acyutanand, Acyutánanda, Acyutanand, ÁAA
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