Womanizer Wt awarded key central post

Baba

Womanizer Wt awarded key central post 

Namaskar, 

The greatness of our AMPS organisation lies solely in our ability, both individually and collectively, to adhere to and strictly follow Sadguru Baba’s teachings. That means our conduct should be proper. And this applies even more so to those in charge. Unfortunately, someone with a very chequered history has been given the reins to oversee a vast portion of our Ananda Marga society / organisation.
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Overview

(1) Mantrajapananda has recently been made Central DPS which will significantly increase his stature. For instance, it means he will sit on the dais along with PP at so many important functions including DMS.
(2) Mantrajapananda will also be the person who signs all workers' TPs when they leave RDS, including overseas workers. 
(3) Mantrajapananda also retains his ongoing post as department chief of SDM (Seva Dharma Mission), wherein he oversees all of the training centres and general pracara strategies.
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Point #1: Big role & huge prestige at DMS

For the semi-annual DMS (Dharma Maha Sammelan) gatherings in Ananda Nagar and Jamalpur (March & October), Mantrajapananda, as Central Dharma Pracara Secretary (DPS), will be the top organizer. He will have a massive staff under his control, managing the majority of both human and financial resources. And during the DMS itself, DPS Mantrajapananda will be seated up on the dais with PP Dada. So, just in this role alone, the DPS post carries tremendous power, prestige, and responsibility. 

Point #2: Head honcho over Wts

As the DPS Dada, Manatrajapananda will also set the agenda and be the in-charge for RDS. That means, as the Central Dharma Pracara Secretary (DPS), all Wts, including all sectorial secretaries, now have to come to Mantrajapananda to get their TPs (tour programs) approved and signed, otherwise they will be violating the organisational orders and structural command. Only a few Wts in Centre (like GS, ES, SOS, & PA) need not go to Mantrajapananda to get their TP signed. Not only that, Mantrajapananda, who is himself characterless, is the in-charge for disciplining all Wts and margiis. That means if there is any issue with regards to someone's conduct or dealing then Mantrajapananda is the one who will address the matter and decide on any punishment etc. So, from start to finish, he will oversee and manage all of the programs and decision-making during RDS. 
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Point #3: Double-dipping

At present, Mantrajapananda is also the Secretary General of SDM (Seva Dharma Mission). In this capacity, he watches over the various training centres and pracara activities. This is most ironic because in those places we are inculcating and instilling AM ideals into youths, new people, and trainees, yet DPS Dada himself fell away from Ananda Marga conduct rules long ago. 

Moreover, there is another key point to know: SDM is classified as a trade - just like Proutist Universal is a trade. In contrast, the position of DPS is a post within the structure of AMPS. But Sadguru Baba never intertwined trades with general AMPS posts. That's to say, one person could never have a post in a particular trade while simultaneously holding a post in AMPS. This is against Baba's system.

Conclusion

We should pay heed to Baba’s stark warnings, lest things in AMPS become even worse. In reviewing Baba’s below guidelines, it is self-evident that Mantrajapananda is not the right man for the job of Central Dharma Pracara Secretary. 
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Ananda Marga ideology states, “Today there is catastrophe and misery in human society and there is one reason: the defective leadership…To take leadership in society you must be established in Yama and Niyama in just such a strict way.” (1)

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Bear in mind that people may be harmed or misled by even a small weakness or defect in the conduct of an ácárya.” (2)

In Him, 
Vishvanath

History of DPS Dada

Here is more info about DPS Mantrajapananda’s history & dealings:

(A) Crime fact-finding: Mantrajapananda, Rudrananda, & PP dada 

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2025/06/crime-fact-finding-mantrajapananda.html

(B) Perverted purodha

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2024/12/perverted-purodha.html

(C) Rudrananda protecting his stooge

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2026/05/rudrananda-protecting-his-stooge.html

(D) AMPS is run by enemies of AM

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2026/05/amps-is-run-by-enemies-of-am.html

(E) Example: devil wt is wicked also

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2026/05/example-devil-wt-is-wicked-also.html

References
1. Ananda Vacanmrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
2. Ananda Vacanmrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya

DMC: special sadhana guideline + 5 more

Baba

DMC: special sadhana guideline

Namaskar,

One of the main problems people encounter in sadhana is thinking of Parama Purusa as some type of philosophical, or mechanical, or mathematical Entity. In that case, Parama Purusa does not come within the periphery of their close proximity like a family member. This letter is all about developing an inner closeness with Parama Purusa - i.e. a more personal relation with Him.
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How to develop intimacy & closeness

Usually, people feel more closeness with their family such as their father, mother, wife, child, son, or daughter, etc than with other members of society. Because by living with their family and talking together and helping them, by sharing their problems with one another, and by doing so many things, a certain intimacy and closeness develops. So in one's relation with Parama Purusa, if all these things are missing, then He remains merely as a theoretical Entity.

In the life of a bhakta, the main thing is to bring Parama Purusa in one's very close proximity. And that will happen by sharing your thoughts with Him, talking to Him about your innermost feelings, and by asking Him to solve your spiritual problems - all kinds of small or big things. By His grace, when the sadhaka starts thinking that He is with them, then all their problems, sorrows, and miseries fade away.

Bhaktas want His proximity in order to serve Him. And there are certain steps and preparations which are needed to establish oneself in dhyana sadhana. Those steps are: shravan, manan, nididhyasana, tattva bhava, yojana etc. These are the golden steps for going close to Parama Purusa in dhyana.
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In a similar manner, when repeating one's mantra in first lesson or 6th lesson then also one should think that, “By this way I am serving Parama Purusa.” This way of thinking makes sadhana meaningful - otherwise it is just some mechanical exercise. To develop more bhakti in dhyana, the aforementioned guidelines help as they allow one to cultivate that inner closeness so one may serve Him. Directly below is one very special discourse on bhakti where it is explained how a sadhaka may come closer to Him.


Call Him both in sorrow & happiness

Here it is explained how one can come close to Parama Purusa in their day to day life and in their ongoing practice of sadhana - thereby making their life meaningful and resplendent. Below is an English summary of Baba’s original Hindi discourse from the Gorakhpur DMC 1984.
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SUMMARY: So, "tatvabha'va't", i.e. think about Him in this way: Parama Purusa is mine and I belong to Parama Purusa. Parama Purusa is with me. I am never alone - not in any circumstance. Parama Purusa is with me, both in my pleasure and pain. I will always call Him during times of sorrow, but will not call Him in times of happiness. This approach I will not do. Rather, I will certainly call Him both in times of sorrow and also during my periods of happiness. I will request Him to help in my periods of pain as well as in times of pleasure. Yes, during times of sorrow I will request, Parama Purusa, I am in pain please come and help me remove this problem.

Please come and have some sweets with me.

And during times of pleasure I will say, "Parama Purusa, I am happy, please come and have some sweets with me."

{Margiis- Baba..Baba..Baba....}

...What do you say..? Don't you do this..? You don't do? You call Him in pain and not in pleasure. You don't invite.

[laughter]

Do you invite Parama Purusa in happiness? You do not invite Him then. You only invite Him in times of sorrow. Yes, you should invite him both in times of happiness and sorrow. So, this is tatvabha'va't. Tat means "that" Bhava means ideation. i.e. feeling of that. Always take ideation of that (Parama Purusa). Do your work with your hands and legs but take His feeling in mind, to which we call our 'Guru mantra.

The above is an English summary of Baba’s Hindi discourse from the Gorakhpur DMC 1984. 
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Three types of service to Parama Purusa

We know that there are three realms in which to serve Parama Purusa: doing relief work and feeding the needy is physical service to Parama Purusa; chanting kiirtan is psychic service to Parama Purusa; and, meditating on Him in half-sadhana, Guru sakash, iishvara pranidhana, Brahmavidya, or dhyana is spiritual service to Parama Purusa. 

So in order to physically serve Parama Purusa one has to be in contact with His created world and help those suffering people etc. And to serve Him mentally one has to sing kiirtana and feel His presence inside. And to render spiritual service to Him, one has to ideate on Him and feel His presence in the deep core of their heart in their practice of half-sadhana, Guru sakash, iishvara pranidhana, Brahmavidya, or dhyana. This is highly needed as it is only by having Baba's internal closeness that bhaktas serve and love Him.
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Namaskar,
in Him,
Trinetra

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Embrace Him as a family member

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “One feels kinship to those with whom there is a relation of mutual love and affection, a relation of close intimacy. Where there is lack of intimacy, we call a person as Mr. X, Mrs. Y, etc.; but where there is a feeling of intimacy, the relationship of brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, etc. grows. Obviously where there is no close intimacy between human beings and the Impersonal Entity, no kinship can grow at all. On the other hand, although Saguńa Brahma is a personal Entity, human beings have no personal relationship with Him, because He is extremely busy in creation; He does not do anything beyond His allotted duty. Human beings want a personal God who will understand their joys and sorrows, who will have love for them, and to whom they can express love and feel kinship. They certainly do not want a God who will only impart words of knowledge or punish them and not listen to their tales of sorrow in a sympathetic manner. They want an Entity who will sympathize with them cent per cent in their prosperity and adversity alike. The philosophical texts refer to Táraka Brahma.” (1)

Share one’s pain and pleasure

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Human dharma is one, and that is Bhágavata dharma. And iśt́a means the personal God with whom all unit beings can establish a relation of love and affection, to whom they can reveal their pains and pleasures, and surrender themselves and take the safest shelter in Him. That Parama Puruśa, that personal God is not the God of philosophy. Human beings cannot establish a very close relationship with something theoretical. If one closely follows Bhágavata dharma, the final result will be the realization of the Supreme, becoming one with one's iśt́a. Some time ago I said yato dharma tato iśt́ah Yato ista tato jayah. When spiritual aspirants become one with their iśt́a, they no longer remain as insignificant people; in that case their finite happiness is transformed into infinite happiness. Then with their limited strength they become able to perform gigantic tasks...Those who do not follow Bhágavata dharma are almost like animals.” (2)


In sadhana there are only two: sadhaka & Parama Pitá

Ananda Marga ideology states, “There cannot be any complex in the spiritual level or existential sphere. In spirituality there is no complex because every person has contact with Parama Puruśa on a purely personal level. There is no third existence between them. There are only two – the spiritualist and the Parama Pitá [Cosmic Father]. Spiritualists move towards the Cosmic Father and sit on His lap. To do this is every one's birthright. Nobody can be debarred from doing so on the pretext of inferior caste, colour, education or poverty. Since this is every one's birthright there cannot be any complex in the arena of spirituality.” (3)

Ananda Marga ideology states, “When an infant starts walking, the parent first asks it and goads it to walk a little. It tries to walk, but falls. Then the parent advances and lifts it up onto his or her lap. God does the same. Make the slightest effort, and He will pick you up and place you on His lap. Your relation with God is personal. No one can sever this relationship. It is part of your being, your birthright.” (4)


For advanced sadhakas (otherwise this may not be understood)

Serving Him may mean talking to Him, massaging His feet, feeding Him, and asking for His help and sharing one's problems with Him. These actions all generate closeness in which case we request Him again and again how to serve Him better and better.

Note: Saguna Brahma, Nirguna Brahma, and Táraka Brahma are not different Entities but rather the same singular Parama Purusa. 
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References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, A Devotee's Object of Ideation
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, Ádarsha and Iśt́a
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, The Social Order and Superiority and Inferiority Complexes
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Your Personal Relationship with God

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Change the course

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "Sarvadharmán parityajya Mámekaḿ sharańaḿ vraja – “Casting aside all other mental preoccupations accept the One alone as your last refuge."" (1)

Note: A common pitfall is that people view their various mundane engagements as their main work. But that is not one's principal dharma. And if one pursues their daily activities in this manner, the mind drifts far from Parama Pursusa and the path of spirituality. This sutra guides us that the way to overcome this is to consciously harbour cosmic ideation before attending to any daily duty or mundane task. Thus when engaged in various works — eating, bathing, sleeping, dancing, walking, cooking, making money etc — one must take cosmic ideation (Brahmabhava) so the mind is always immersed in His thought. Then one will always bear in mind that the sole and only aim of human life is to realize the Supreme. That is the proper spirit of Baba's above teaching.

Reference
1. Namami Krsnasundaram, Párthasárathi Krśńa and Pariprashna (Discourse 24) 

== Section: Story ==

True Ananda Margiis are always protected

~ Courtesy to all those who wrote this book, published it, scanned this below page, underlined the passage, and circulated it on social media ~

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== Section: Important Teaching ==

How fate was invented

Prout philosophy states, “Whatever dignity a person possesses as a human being in either the Kśatriya Age or the Vipra Age is dealt its heaviest blow in the Vaeshya Age. In the Vaeshya Age a person's dignity is measured in terms of money. The repercussions of this defective evaluation of human beings are not confined only to the realm of dignity; they have far-reaching effects in all spheres of society.” (1)

Prout philosophy states, “In the Vaeshya Age this religious exploitation is more psychic than physical, because the vaeshyas use the vipras to try to spread intellectual propaganda among the masses to prevent them from finding any philosophical justification for their suppressed grievances against the vaeshya structure. This intellectual propaganda aims to convince people that they are the victims of circumstance. It argues, “Everything is destiny. Everything is preordained.” Such doctrines help the vaeshyas to perpetuate their structure. They destroy the personal force of people and make them the playthings of fate. People accept the idea that everything is preordained, and support the status quo.” (2)

References
1. Human Society - 2, The Vaeshya Age
2. Human Society - 2, The Vaeshya Age

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

हे परमपुरुष! तुम उन्हें यह नाच क्यों करने दे रहे हो।

प्रभात संगीत 2815 मानवता आज धूलाय लुटाय, तुमि केनो दूरे रयेछो… तुम्हारा  आप

परिचय- यह गीत उस समय का है जब परम पुरुष तारक ब्रह्म के रूप में  नहीं आये थे। मानवता अनेक प्रकार के कष्टों ,संकटों और बाधाओं में  अपने बेसहारा भाई बहनों को तड़पते देख रही थी। मानवता का इस प्रकार से शोषण होते देख बड़े बड़े भक्तों ने परिस्थिति को सम्हालने की बहुत कोशिश  की  परन्तु  दुष्ट और राक्षसी प्रवृत्तियों वाले लोगों केे सामने वे कुछ न कर पाये। इस प्रकार उन्हों ने बड़ी ही बेचैनी  से परमपुरुष को पुकारा कि वह आकर मानवता को दुष्टों के चङ्गुल,  से छुड़ा कर  कर शान्ति का वातावरण स्थापित करें। इसलिये इस गीत में उन भक्तों की पुकार को दिखाया   गया है जो बेचैन होकर  परम पुरुष की सहायता को पुकार रहे थे। फिर वह कृपा कर तारकब्रह्म बाबा के रूप में आये और सबके  मन और  आत्मा में  इतना तेज  तरङ्ग उत्पन्न किया कि सभी परेशानियाॅं दूर हो गयीं । हम भविष्य में देखेंगे कि उनके द्वारा सुझाये गये समाधान भौतिक जगत में किस प्रकार अपना रूप लेकर सब को प्रभावित करते हैं।

भावार्थ
हे परमपुरुष ! पूरी मानवता भोग विलास में डूबी हुई है। दुष्ट और शोषक लोग आपस में मिलकर मानवता को अपनी इच्छाओं का गुलाम  बनाये हुए हैं। बेसहारा और  जिन्होंने कोई अपराध नहीं किया है उन पर , ये राक्षस अपनी इच्छायें थोपकर आपसी झगड़ों  और शोषण को बढ़ावा दे रहे हैं। मनुष्य जानवरों की तरह व्यवहार करने लगा है। बाबा! तुम क्यों नहीं सुन रहे हो , दूरी क्यों बनाये हुये हो? यह सब टूट फूट  तुम क्यों होने दे रहे हो? सभी मधुर कोमलता,  कठोर  खुरदरेपन में बदल गयी है। प्यार और करुणा, पशुता और दुष्टता में बदल चुकी है। मधुर भक्ति भाव तो सूख ही गया है। अब तो नीची  सोच , भौतिकता और भोग विलास  ही आज का नियम बन गया है। इस भयङ्‌कर परिस्थिति को देखकर तुम्हारा हृदय नहीं पसीजता? क्या तुम नहीं जानते कि क्या हो रहा है? तुम अपनी करुणा क्यों नहीं बरसा रहे हो।

बाबा! कृपा कर आ जाइये। इस युग में सुगन्धित फूलों की कलियों ने अपनी महक खो दी है। अब वे बासी होकर सूख गयीं हैं।  चन्दन  अपनी सुगन्ध     खो कर राक्षस के शरीर की तरह कठोर हो गया है। भक्ति और नैतिकता तो अब बीते समय की यादें  बन चुके हैं । अच्छे लोगों को सताया  जा रहा  है। बाबा! तुमने इस हानिकारक जहर को, फूलों के बाग में क्यों फैलने दिया? तुम पूरे समाज को , भौतिकता की तुच्छ सोच  और अधार्मिक नीचता  से भरे  मानव विरोधी लोगों  से क्यों शासित होने दे रहे हो? हे परमपुरुष! हे परम सत्ता! अब तुम इस धरती पर जल्दी ही आ जाओ  ।

हे परमपुरुष ! हे बाबा! पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी साधना करने का महान गुण गायब   हो चुका है। मानवता के कल्याणकारी दयालुता के  कार्य तो कब के समाप्त हो चुके हैं। ऋषियों और मुनियों की महान शिक्षायें  धुन्धली हो गयी हैं। दुष्टों ने वायु , पानी और चन्द्रमा के प्रकाश  को प्रदूषित  कर दिया है। सब लोग भ्रष्टता और पाप की गहरायी में डूब गये है। इस संसार में जो भी मधुर और शुद्ध है वह भौतिकवाद और शोषण की नारकीय विधियों से कुचल दिया गया है। ऊपरी भौतिक वस्तुओं को पाना ही लोगों का लक्ष्य हो गया है। मानव के शरीर में दानव का काम करने वाली बिरोधी ताकतों  ने सत्ता  सम्हाल रखी   है।  इससे  युद्धों और तोड़फोड़ का नंगा  नाच करने को बढ़ावा मिल रहा है  । तुम उन्हें यह नाच क्यों करने दे रहे हो।

हे मेरे प्रभु!, हे परमप्रिय! कृपा कर आ ही जाओ और हमें बचा लो।

== Section 2: Links ==

Recent Postings: 

Sad state of LFTs

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Wrongly glorifying misguided showman

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Know your God-given right

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Microvita & Dada's confusion

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AM against sin of circumcision

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Review of Baba story book

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The abortion issue & ahimsa

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Kinshuk ji becomes football - 9

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Sad state of LFTs + 2 more

Baba

Sad state of LFTs

Note: This letter is only for those who have reverence for Sadguru Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and try to follow His Ananda Marga ideology.

Namaskar,

For some time now, the LFT system has been a shadow of its former self as nowadays LFTs are the object of exploitation. Yet Baba has given the LFT (Local Full-Time Worker) system as a glorified and dynamic way to bridge the gap between our WTs and the general society. Now, the LFT system is tragically under severe exploitation.
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LFT Ac Raghunath was honoured - now LFTs are made slaves

One of the key points for bringing justice back to the LFT position is to bring economic stability to the post. LFTs should not be looked upon as beggars. In the current era, Wts order those LFTs to wash their (Wt’s) dishes and clothes, cook their food, and sweep their floors. Unfortunately, this is the way things have been going on for the last so many years in India, but that is not the way Baba has designed it to be. Only since 1990 or so, certain Dadas have pushed LFTs into positions of terrible subservience. Due to this serious exploitation, no one is interested in joining the ranks of LFT. Let us not forget the case of Raghunathji. He was an LFT his entire life and given great respect, but gradually that status for LFTs waned to nil.

Who has decimated the LFT cadre

Hand in hand with establishing economic stability for LFTs and bringing them up to a level of respectability is the notion that LFTs are not anyone's servant. Starting with their time in LFT training, those LFTs are to follow all of the Wt conduct rules, with very few exceptions. So their standard is very high and they should be given scope to work and serve in a meaningful manner.
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But tragically, some Wts have decimated the LFT structure by using them as pawns or tools for washing their laungotas, cleaning the floor and toilets, cooking and serving food, etc. LFTs have been diminished to the stature of indentured servants and slaves. Sadly, nowadays, LFT literally means the one who does all the house chores and this ruins the image of the LFT post and is a misuse and abuse of the position.

Baba's vision and practical approach is that LFTs are dignified, full-time representatives of Ananda Marga ideology, worthy of respect and honor. Yet nowadays, LFTs are mere maids, servants, and slaves of certain big Dadas. No doubt there are always a few exceptions here and there, but the norm for LFT means accepting a lowly status. In that case, who would want to join the ranks and become an LFT.

Big Wts eat dainties & delicacies while LFTs made to starve

In India, food disparity is a key aspect of this type of exploitation. Generally, throughout Delhi sector, we find that wherever there are LFTs, then two kitchens are maintained in that jagrti. LFTs cook and prepare sumptuous meals for some Wts with tasty ingredients and special sauces, while LFTs eat just chapati with salt. Food is a big indicator of one's status. So when big-bellied Dadas bask in eating fancy treats with each and every meal while LFTs cook and clean and do not even get to lick the leftovers, then that is a sure sign of terrible exploitation. And that must be stopped.

Unfortunately, certain Dadas believe that LFTs should give their every last drop of blood for the comfort of Wts. Verily this is a classic case of the exploiters (WTs) and the exploited (LFTs).

Steps to be taken to rectify

In the proper system, LFTs are to be posted to an AMPS institution or within any department or trade to support the organisation and serve humanity etc. Regardless of their posting, the financial needs of that LFT must be met in an honourable manner whereby the dignity and well-being of that LFT is assured - and not compromised in any way. LFTs should receive sufficient economic support to meet their daily needs and related expenses, so long as they are in their post etc. This is a key point to the ongoing survival and progress of our LFT cadre. Failing that, our LFT system will never get an opportunity to flourish.
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LFTs must not be deprived of the basics while some big Dadas live in the lap of luxury. Those Dadas must not be allowed to oppress and exploit LFTs. This type of blatant dichotomy between haves (WTs) and have-nots (LFTs) must be eliminated. No society can last where there is such a gross economic disparity.

How LFTs bring stability in AMPS

When our LFTs are rendered as mere servants then that is a big blow to the running of the organisation. The key issue being that LFTs are meant to bring continuity and regularity to our Ananda Marga service projects. WT Dadas and Didis are transferred very quickly, whereas LFTs can work in one locale their entire life. They are the glue in that area. They help new Wts get adjusted to the region, and they help ensure our service projects keep running at an optimal level.

On many an occasion, when most WTs are transferred from an area then they unjustly take everything with them: bank accounts, resources, donations. It happens, and we have all seen it. When LFTs are given a responsible status and viewed as valued members of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha then naturally good people will join the ranks. And they will ensure that when any WT enters or departs their area, the overall integrity will be maintained.

Yet that opportunity and strategy is entirely lost when LFTs are viewed as mere pawns whose only value is sweeping and cleaning etc. That is a terrible shame. Unfortunately, now the situation of LFTs is pathetic. Too many good, dedicated people have been badly burned by joining the LFT ranks. Seeing this, the new generation has become startled and terrified. They do not want to become LFTs.

The need of the hour is to create more and more LFTs because LFTs are the full-time link between the common mass and WTs, i.e. the local people and our renunciate Dadas and Didis. LFTs are more aware about their own local areas than WTs. So if our LFT structure is functioning properly then our WTs will more easily manage our social service programs of AMPS and pracara efforts. Otherwise, without the help of LFTs, when Wts are transferred to new places then they face enormous difficulty in having to start everything from the beginning.
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Must: circumstantial pressure

   Ananda Marga philosophy says, “Even if extreme steps, such as threats and circumstantial pressure, are taken, can it be said that the nature of those with vested interests is going to be reformed? Rather, they will always search for suitable opportunities to launch a counter-revolution.”
   “To protect the common people from the clutches of exploitation, as an initial measure we will have to create circumstantial pressure, but to reform the character of these ailing people, long-term arrangements will also have to be made for their psychic and spiritual education. Human society is ready to wait indefinitely to reform their character by psychic and spiritual methods, because by then their fangs will have been broken, and by creating circumstantial pressure, their capacity for exploitation will have been snatched away.” (1)

Key steps for rekindling LFT system

The solution to this whole problem surrounding the ruination of LFT life is really quite simple and can be divided up into a few steps:

(a) WTs must not exploit LFTs;

(b) WTs and senior margiis should guide new and young LFTs on ideological matters;

(c) WTs must feed LFTs the same food as they eat;

(d) LFTs should be looked upon with love and affection and given respect;

(e) No one should falsely state in the name of Baba that LFTs must either get married or become WTs;

(f) LFTs should be given their rightful status and assured that they need not marry if they do not wish to.

(g) LFTs may become Wts if they wish, but on this point there should not be any coercion.

Abiding by the aforementioned points will go a long way toward restoring the honour, integrity, and dynamicity to the LFT post.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, “One may say that slavery has been totally abolished from today’s world. It may be true in theory, but a handful of people who deserve no better name than “intellectual satans” have been enslaving people by propagating defective philosophies.” (2)

Conclusion

The root cause behind this entire LFT issue is the following defective mentality: “That we WTs are dedicated and no one else can be treated as dedicated.” This sort of mentality is the cause of ruining the LFT structure.
 
The truth is that LFTs can and should be regarded as one dedicated full-time to the establishment of Guru’s mission. Dedication is not merely an external display; it starts within. The point is that the inner commitment of sincere LFTs is highly valued and instrumental for our organisation to thrive. When LFTs are allowed and encouraged to express their full potentialities then great things can be done for Baba's mission.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Kra’nti

LFT must not be coerced to marry

Here Baba warns that those who remain single must dedicate themselves for the welfare of humanity. Remaining unmarried and looking after one's own stomach will not do. Such selfish persons become a liability.
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Here is an English summary from the Hindi section of Baba’s DMC address of 1/1/84:

You'll see many people in this world who are bachelors but they are neither monks nor have they got a sacrificing spirit to serve the society. Such people are actually, they are liabilities, not assets to the society. (English summary, DMC, 1/1/84, Ananda Nagar)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The need for marriage differs with individuals. That is why in the opinion of Ananda Marga every individual has complete freedom in matters of marriage. For example, marriage of those ...whose present circumstances are not favourable for marriage (i.e., where marriage can cause unhappiness), is not desirable. Those who are constantly engaged in the fulfilment of an ideal, or those who have to spend the greater part of their day in earning their livelihood or some mental occupations, should not marry, because they will not find it possible to fulfil their family commitments properly. The marriages of such people are harmful to the society in many cases." (3)

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “A decision for marriage should be taken with full consideration of one’s physical, mental, and financial conditions and environmental circumstances. No one should exert pressure in the matter of marriage.” (4)

Here are two summary statements on this matter:

• LFTs should be given their rightful status and assured that they need not marry if they do not wish to.
  
• LFTs may become Wts if they wish, but on this point there must not be any coercion.
  

LFT: Local Full-Time Worker

At present, family margiis generously support WTs, and some Wts falsely preach to those margiis that , “I will take care of my LFTs.” But instead, those Wts pocket the entire money for themselves. As we know, those who have dedicated themselves full-time, as every LFT has, are deserving of financial support and donations. LFTs should not just be looked upon and thought of as beggars - which is what some Wts do. Our LFTs are respected cadre of Ananda Marga and those Dadas should not steal away donations that are meant for LFTs. To solve this problem margiis should not give their LFT donations to Wts, rather they should give the money directly to the LFT. That will be most supportive for those LFTs.
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There are many cases where it looks like someone is fully dedicated but in reality that Wt is self-engrossed and involved only in their own belly. It looks like they are dedicated as they wear the dress, but practically they are not. Such persons cannot be entrusted to watch over LFTs.


Food: so-called junior wts treated as servants

The same situation occurs with so-called lower level wts. On matters of food they are treated as servants by their bosses Wts. So while sumptuous meals are served to their bosses, those lower posted wts get 3rd grade food.

While there is much work to be done on this earth, by Baba's fathomless grace and with a solid AMPS structure - including a healthy LFT cadre - success is assured.
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References
1. Problems of the Day, Point #5
2. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell Part 5, Yatamána – 1
3. A Guide to Human Conduct, Brahmacarya
4. Caryacarya - 1, Marriage Ceremony

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Way to rectify capitalists

Prout philosophy guides us, “How can the conduct of the capitalists be rectified? In the realm of morality two forces act side by side. One is the internal urge and the other is external pressure. Each and every object in the universe has a vital force which longs for infinite expression. Átman or the witnessing entity supplies the necessary stamina to fight evil forces, but it requires great external pressure to neutralize the evil forces working against the internal urge. External pressure may come in the form of suggestions, advice, punishment and clash. Capitalists are immoral and are fighting a fratricidal war. Their internal urge is meagre and does not function properly. We have to apply external force to rectify their conduct. Nicely worded advice will not do the job.” (1)

Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout

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Wrongly glorifying misguided showman

Baba

Wrongly glorifying misguided showman

Note: This letter is about one Baba Story book. We should examine this below account and evaluate how far the book is appropriate or not.

Namaskar,

We all know that throughout His many discourses Baba warns us about the dangers of dogma, as well as the horrors of avidya tantra. Yet, on occasion, we come across incidents where certain Ananda Margiis start praising the so-called greatness of some dogmatic, religious leaders, or some avidya tantrics etc. In particular, this has happened with one publication. First, let's review one important Baba story and then go over the particulars from the book, “Ananda Katha”.
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Avidya tantra is very harmful - story of Khagen

In Shabda Cayanika, Baba recounts the tragic story of his laokik student colleague, Khagen. Unfortunately, Khagen was very fascinated by avidya tantra and started practicing. And, ultimately, in a short while he got some siddhis. Thereafter, however, the whole situation fell into a dark and tragic tailspin. In the end, Khagen committed a mortal sin by using the "killing mantra". He irresponsibly killed a helpless dog using that black mantra. Then something even more horrible happened. The disembodied mind of the dog was always coming after him. Due to the resultant phobia, Khagen's entire mental existence turned into that dog. He lost his human voice and began expressing himself like one dog, just barking like a dog. Khagen could only make the barking sound of a dog, and was permanently tortured and haunted in this way.

Here Baba recounts this incident in His Shabda Cayanika series.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Khagen was totally absorbed, like a tree immersed in meditation. He didn’t blink at all or move even a finger or a toe so I kept quiet for some time and remained standing there, not disturbing him. At one point, I looked over at the dog and saw that he had died...I understood that this was all Khagen’s affair. He had mastered the skill to kill an innocent creature and drive its body...A few years later I was once again sitting in that same place at the dead of night bathed in moonlight...I remembered the incident of Khagen and the dog on that full-moon night in Phalgun. Neither of the two was present. During the day I asked the local villagers for news about Khagen. “Yes, yes,” they said. “Sometimes we see a half-mad fellow wandering the jungle paths at the edge of the hills. He often goes around barking as if he thought he was a dog. Whenever he sees anyone with glasses he rushes after them, grabs them and says: ‘Prabhat, you have come. I have left that path, I have left that path, bark, bark, I have left that path, but that dog won’t leave me alone. Whenever I want to meditate or to repeat my Iśt́a mantra that dog comes into my mind and starts barking mercilessly. What can I do, tell me! It would be better to die.’”" (1)

By the above, it is very evident that by engaging in avidya tantric practices one will meet their ruination. So we should neither practice such things nor glorify others who fall prey to the allurement of avidya tantra.
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How one writer glorifies this debauched fellow

Unfortunately, in his book, one writer has narrated the story of how he himself was so attracted and enthralled with an avidya tantric. That avidya tantric's superficial name was Da'ta'ji (in Urdu and Arabic language, the 'Data' term is used for God). Actually that avidya tantric, Da'ta', was from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, and he was an advocate, i.e. a lawyer.

The story goes that one day that lawyer while doing his job in the court shed himself of his black gown and threw it away. And he went to his Muslim pseudo-guru who was an alcoholic. There this dogmatic-minded advocate learned various avidya tantric methods. And while involved in that negative study he egotistically adopted the new name, Da'ta'ji (in Urdu and Arabic language, the 'Data' term is used for God).

And as per their usual misguided way, this Da'ta'ji fellow also indulged in drinking alcohol and became one grand so-called leader with a large audience of dogmatic worshippers etc. And the writer has glorified this lowly, dogmatic avidya tantrika Da'ta' character in his book. Here starts an excerpt from that very book:

Despite this evidence of his drinking alcohol, there was a spiritual glow on his face. I touched his feet...I was feeling attracted towards him. During that visit he did many miraculous things for several people, such as curing the daughter-in-law of a devotee by sending her a glass of water from which he had drunk. He also revived the fevered, unconscious daughter of a destitute follower by anointing her teeth with his own saliva. (Ananda Katha)

This concludes the direct citation from pages 57-58 of the book, Ananda Katha.
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Sadguru Baba warns about such avidya tantrikas

Yet we know by Baba's teachings that avidya tantric practices are very cheap. That state is easily achieved with very little effort, just by chanting some mantra and tantra etc, one can get various superficial siddhis, i.e. occult powers. Baba harshly condemns the use of occult powers and warns us that such powers are fleeting in nature and of no benefit, rather they are dangerous. (2)

But, by showing those occult powers, these misguided avidya tantrics try to garner a lot of respect from the innocent public - those who are ignorant about tantra and spirituality. And to attract even more people, these avidya tantrics place some religious umbrella on their head by proclaiming themselves to be the head of one ashram etc. Because if they are attached with any of the dogmatic religions and get the status of monk or renunciate, then they are treated as a demi-god. So such avidya tantrics do this to increase their prestige. And, on the top, by putting on some false or misguided display of occult powers, the innocent public gets attracted and infatuated.

So it is tragic that a member of our Ananda Marga who wrote the book 'Ananda Katha' also became fascinated by such an avidya tantrika. As noted above, in his book, he clearly describes how he was completely in awe of Da'ta'ji, that negative avidya tantric advocate who was drinking alcohol etc. The margii writer uses all sorts of flowery language to portray his deep respect and full appreciation for this misguided avidya' tantric named Da'ta'ji (in Urdu and Arabic language, the 'Data' term is used for God).

But we should view the situation according to Baba's vision. And Baba warns us that all these practices of avidya tantra are very harmful and misguided. That's why these avidya tantrikas ultimately degenerate into stone, iron, or metal. Their future is completely black. (3)

For these reasons, Baba warns us to keep away from this negative practice as they push one far from the goal and submerge one in pain, suffering, and degradation. This should be very clear to all Ananda Margiis.
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Very harmful story

But, unfortunately, one senior sadhaka from those early days glorified this dogmatic avidya tantrika in his book. This story is harmful and will mislead innocent readers in any number of ways. Firstly, it sets a bad example that one should indulge in avidya tantra in order to get respect. Then one will be a revered member of society. This is one wrong teaching from the story. Secondly, the writer has written in such a manner as if in Ananda Marga we appreciate the dark path and occult powers related with avidya tantra. This is a second misconception propagated by this book.

Thirdly, the way the story is written, this degraded Da'ta' character is portrayed as being greater than our Sadguru Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji. This is yet another horrible outcome of this story. In his own awe for avidya tantra, the writer forgot that his purpose in writing was to glorify Baba, but instead the writer raised the banner of this dogmatic, drunken Da'ta' fellow and presented Sadguru Baba as being beneath him.

So this story is misleading and harmful in any number of ways. New people will certainly be led astray. The most harmful aspect is that it misportrays Baba's true status and undermines Ananda Marga ideology. And further down in this letter are recommendations for what should have been done.
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Ananda Margiis are far above lowly avidya tantrikas

Perhaps one of the reasons the writer wrote about this drunken, avidya tantric in his book is because he (the writer) himself suffered from an inferiority complex. In the face of Da'ta'ji, the writer felt himself to be lowly. That could be the cause of why he glorified this dogmatic Da'ta' fellow. But no margii should succumb to such feelings of inferiority when confronted by an avidya tantric.

Baba poignantly guides us that those who have been blessed to receive initiation into the tantric cult of Ananda Marga sadhana are truly fortunate. Specifically, only those human beings who have the very strong desire and longing to realize Parama Purusa, only they get liberated from the serpentine noose of the all-pervading maya. Only such jiivas get the unique opportunity to receive Taraka Brahma as their Guru. In Ananda Sutram Baba guides us:

3-8  "Muktya'ka'unks'aya' sadgurupra'ptih"

Ananda Sutram states, "Purport: When a vehement desire for emancipation wakes up in a person, he attains his Sadguru [true spiritual preceptor] on the strength of that desire." (4)

So, in pointed fashion, Baba tells us that only those who have the deep longing to get Parama Purusa, only those blessed sadhakas, get initiation into the tantric cult and receive the Sadguru. In stark contrast, those who do not have that longing - i.e. those avidya tantrikas - remain far off from the path. They do not have an earnest desire for liberation so they do not come in contact with the Sadguru. So Ananda Margiis are far above, by His grace, because we got the blessing of receiving Taraka Brahma as our Guru.
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We should not be in awe of fake religious leaders

No Ananda Margii should be awe-struck and feel inferior to such religious leaders. The above sutra also means that all such dogmatic religious leaders, or heads of various ashrams or mat'ha's or monasteries, and other such pseudo-leaders do not have that special longing for Parama Purusa in their heart. Rather, they are deficient in this regard. And that is why they did not receive the Sadguru. Due to their distinctly lower standard, in the name of worship, such misguided persons are sunk in dogmatic rituals and external paraphernalia. So they are far from the divine tantric teachings and unique process of Ananda Marga sadhana. In which case they are not getting the direct grace of Sadguru.

Thus when Taraka Brahma comes as the Sadguru then only qualified sadhakas come in His divine contact, i.e. only those who have an ardent longing for liberation get the Sadguru. Those fake yogis, avidya tantrikas, and dogmatic priest yogis do not have that sincere longing for liberation or emancipation - rather they are plunged in worldly desires like name and fame. That is why they did not get Ananda Marga diiksa. That is why they could not get the Sadguru. Only those enter onto the path of Ananda Marga who have a deep desire for liberation.
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Ananda Sutram states, "Purport: When a vehement desire for emancipation wakes up in a person, he attains his Sadguru [true spiritual preceptor] on the strength of that desire." (4)

Here then is the significant difference between Ananda Margiis and non-Margiis: Ananda Margiis are more close to Parama Purusa, and non-margiis are further away from Him. This is the undeniable fact. And this is what Baba tells us in Ananda Sutram. So we should not get befooled and get caught up following those so-called leaders of those dogmatic paths. Because those misguided leaders themselves are far below the spiritual standard of Ananda Margiis.

In the social sphere, regardless of how much "respect" and no matter how many followers those dogmatic leaders have, all that pomp and show does not hold any value in the spiritual field. Rather, it is due to their blatant lack of spiritual flow that those negative leaders behave in this way.

What writer should have done

From the spiritual perspective, we Ananda Margiis - being the disciples of Sadguru Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji - are truly blessed. Because greatness in the spiritual field is determined by one's proximity to Parama Purusa. And we Ananda Margiis have a developed longing to attain Him. That is why we have received the Sadguru. And by moving ahead on the path we are getting closer and closer to Parama Purusa. Whereas those negative avidya tantrikas are terribly degenerated and they could not get the Sadguru.
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So no Ananda Margii should harbour the negative approach of praising and feeling inferior to any of those dogmatic religious priests.  Because our standard is far above that.

(A) If any writer is recounting a tale from the distant past or their early youth then they should clarify that by writing, "In those days I was young and did not know better etc, but now I fully understand that occult powers are very harmful and based on dogma", or "at that time I was a very new margii and did not understand Ananda Marga teaching, but now I know that things like avidya tantra are 100% contrary to Baba's teachings." If the writer clarifies the topic in this way, then it will keep the reader from being led astray. That is what should have been done in this case.

(B) Anyone writing a Baba story book must be able to clearly differentiate between itikatha (factual history) and itihasa (educative history). Merely recounting any type of story is not helpful. Rather those negative stories - like the above account about Dattaji - should be tossed aside entirely, and instead it is the writer's responsibility to only select and highlight those stories which inspire and lead one along the path of Supreme Benevolence. In that case, new and naive readers will not be led in the wrong direction.

Conclusion

Overall, the story which family Ac Naginaji included in his book "Ananda Katha" about the drunken Da'ta' fellow is very misleading and harmful. It veers off course in many ways and leaves readers with a wrong understanding that in Ananda Marga we appreciate such dogmatic avidya tantrics. The best thing is for this story to be removed from the book and for a statement to be issued by the publishers explaining how this story wrongly portrays the stand of Ananda Marga.
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In Him,
Jayant

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Glorifying so many Himalayan so-called sadhus

No Baba story book should bask in praising lowly, dogmatic gurus etc. This is the wrong approach. That is what this writer did with regard to the drunken Islamic guru, and tragically we see this commonly done in various Baba story books. For instance, Dada Cidananda devotes long chapter(s) in his book glorifying so many Himalayan so-called sadhus. These dogmatic monks are sunk in worldly desires and prestige yet Dada places them up on a grand pedestal. This is the entirely wrong approach. In a Baba story book only Guru should be revered and dogmatic things should be pointed out.

Many are aware that Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography how on the night that his father died he himself was plunged in sensual pleasures with his spouse and thus failed to be near his father. This story contains a negative teaching and should never have been included in such a book as those readers who revere Gandhiji will emulate that lowly behaviour.
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How avidya tantrics kill others & ruin themselves

Here following are some of Baba's teachings and warning about the sheer negativity of avidya tantra.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Those who harm others while trying to fulfil their own selfish ends, those who practise Avidyá Tantra in the name of Vidyá Tantra, and those with a sinister, sadistic nature who mercilessly kill millions of innocent people by manufacturing lethal weapons get the status of mahákapála [negative microvita] after their demise. They always keep trying to destroy the living world." (5)

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "People use the power that comes from sádhaná in order to win the admiration of others. The exhibition of one’s supernatural powers would make others extol, respect or even worship one. Others would look upon one as a great devotee (sádhaka). This is the only reason behind the display of one’s powers. A desire to command respect and devotion from others is only being entrapped by vanity (mána) and pride (mada) of Avidyámáyá. The use of power for such objects is the pursuit of Avidyámáyá, and the pursuit of Avidyámáyá leads to degradation. Hence any use of supernatural power brings one under the control of Avidyámáyá, which inevitably leads to a fall and to degradation." (6)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The use of sádhaná-begotten power has to be regarded as a blasphemy. For is it not challenging the supremacy of God by neutralizing the effectiveness of the laws of His nature with the help of supernatural powers? One may cross a river by walking on water, may walk through raging fire, or may even perform the miracle of curing one of an incurable disease. One would invariably be using one’s powers to nullify the nature (dharma) of water and fire and to interfere with the law of Prakrti which makes one suffer reactions of all one’s actions. Anyone walking on water in a river must be drowned. Fire has the property of burning whatever may come in its contact. Similarly one has to bear the consequences of one’s actions. To evade these effects is to challenge the authority of God. It is not merely challenging, but demolishing the very constitution of creation and its laws. There could be no greater blasphemy." (7)

Very negative & harmful intentions of avidya tantrics

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "One part of Avidya' Tantra is to kill or cause the death of someone through mantra or through some related technique or in some artificial way. This is called ma'ran'a. [Ma'ra literally means annihilation] (8)

Ananda Marga philosophy teaches us, "The motivation behind the practice of [negative] Avidya Tantra is ma'raya ma'raya na'shaya nashaya ucca't'ayaa uyaa't'aya mama shatrun'a'm ["Kill my enemy, kill. Destroy my enemy, destroy. Uproot my enemy, uproot.'] This sort of mentality should not be allowed to develop in a person. This sort of prayer should be avoided." (9)

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Now what happens when a man sees some unnatural picture or unnatural image or unnatural being? One possibility I have already explained - it may be that a Tantrika, with the help of his ectoplasmic structure, has created a body for a disembodied mind just to terrorize others. A Vidya Tantrika won't do these things, but an Avidya Tantrika may do so just to terrorize others, as they used to do in the past. After getting some money they would stop the practice." (10)

Occult powers: just dust on the road

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Hence the spiritual aspirant must not run after these inconsequential occult powers, although while practising spiritual cult they may develop. You must not forget that all your achievements must maintain adjustment with the main propensities of the mind, and in the process of adjustment, all these eight types of occult powers present themselves to the spiritual aspirant.” (11)

Ananda Marga ideology states, “While practising spiritual cult, it should be remembered that spiritual aspirants must not practise in order to acquire these occult powers. The goal of spiritual practice is to realize the Supreme Entity. To search for any other thing is wrong. Occult powers are just like the dust on the roadside. The attraction for Parama Puruśa is the most valuable object – all else is only the dust of the earth.” (12)

References
1. Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 13
2. Reference Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 6, p.389
3. Reference: discourse "Vidya' Tantra and Avidya' Tantra"
4. Ananda Sutram, Sutra 3-8
5. Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt A
6. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, Intuitional Practice and Its Necessity
7. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, Intuitional Practice and Its Necessity
8. Discourses on Tantra - 2, Vidyá Tantra and Avidyá Tantra
9. Discourses on Tantra - 2, Vidyá Tantra and Avidyá Tantra
10. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, Ghosts and Evil Spirits
11. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, Cult, Inference and Propensity
12. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, Cult, Inference and Propensity

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Trying to reach You

“Tomáy ámi khunje gechi, kata ná yuga dhare...” (Prabhat Samgiita #4018)

Purport:

O’ Baba, I have searched for You for ages and ages. Since time immemorial, the dawn of my existence, I have been seeking You. I have rowed this worn-out boat, (jiirn’ tarii), in this ocean of time, (ka’ler sagar) for so many lives – one after another. O’ my Supreme One, birth after birth, creeping across the expanse, I have been slowly moving towards You. Baba, now today, still, I am just doing my lethargic meditation, trying to reach Your lotus feet.

O’ Parama Purusa, I have been searching You in all the directions: Left and right, front and back, up and down, far away and close by, in each and every nook and corner of this vast creation – everywhere. I have also looked for You in the scenic panorama of forms throughout this expressed universe. Baba I have explored so many places in search of You.

O’ Parama Purusa, no matter where I looked, You could not be found. You did not give me any hint as to where You were hiding. Nor did You ever tell me Your divine tales or share Your blissful stories. I never heard anything from You. Even then, with my heartfelt longing I go on calling You, in my yearning.

Baba, now You have blessed me with the understanding that You reside in my heart eternally...

Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #4018:

[1] Jiirn’ Tarii: (literally meaning ‘worn-out boat’). This term indicates how the journey has been slow in their worn-out boat. Non-margii life is a very slow journey. Even after getting initiation onto the path of sadhana the aspirant is just lazily attending to his meditation practice – inching his way towards Parama Purusa. So the sadhaka is not pointed in his approach. That is why he is moving very slowly. And this is conveyed by use of the term - jiirn’ tarii (worn-out boat) - in the below song.

[2] Ka’ler Sa’gar: (literally meaning ‘ocean of time’). Since one’s initial birth there is a vast yet measurable distance between the aspirant and their Goal. That distance which spans countless lifetimes is known as the ocean of time. That expanse is what the sadhaka must cross to reach their Goal. And by slowly revolving around the Cosmic Nucleus one advances on their journey. The sadhaka has been crossing that ocean of time. And there is sure to come a day when invariably that sadhaka will traverse that entire ocean of time and become one with their cherished Goal – Parama Purusa.

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