Should we read Dadas’ books? + 4 more

Baba

Should we read Dadas’ books?

Namaskar,

These days in this ultra-modern age of communication and technology - in this "information age" - there is a huge volume of material floating around. Beyond any doubt, there is an overwhelming amount of things to read. The biggest question is which materials to read and understand first, and which last.

In a nutshell: As Ananda Margiis, what should be the priority of reading and learning in our day-to-day life? Which materials should we emphasize most? Baba has given the exact answer in His Senior Acarya guideline.
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Nobody knows when death is going to come

With Ananda Marga there are many things to read and see. But the number of hours and days are limited and the amount of titles to read is much more. Who does not know that there are hundreds of Baba's books. And still many more are in queue for printing. And when counting all the books written by Dadas and Didis, then that number itself is also quite large.

So the same problem comes again and again: What to read first? Because the days are short and life itself is even shorter because nobody knows when death is going to come. In this situation what should proper human beings do?

Baba's answer on what to read first

After discussing all this, it was duly noted that in the Acarya Diary Baba has given the unique instruction that first we should learn and study the various aspects of Ananda Marga philosophy - social and spiritual - and certain related aspects also. Indeed all these Marga teachings should be learned and understood properly. That is the first priority. This is how not to get swayed and waste this short human life.

Thereafter, with a complete understanding of Guru’s teachings, one can then go through the writings of other people. Not vice versa. Because by first studying Baba's books, one will not fall into the chasm of dogma. Otherwise, if one starts reading any other writings - without deep understanding of Guru’s teachings - they will get swayed in that other direction. This is the common malady. And that is problematic.

Without knowing the perfect teachings of dharma from the beginning, the mind will naively accept wrong things as being right. Actually that is what is happening these days. Many people are always confused and misguided.
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The next question was raised about the possibility of reading Dada's books. Some innocent people think that if they do not have time to read Baba's books then why not at least they should read Dadas' books instead. The thing is they feel those are easier to manage. This is the naive mentality of some readers.

The problem is that when it comes to the analysis or interpretation of Baba's teachings, those Dadas books are mostly amalgamated with dogmatic theories and incorrect notions. And that misinformation will pollute one's understanding of Guru’s teachings and send any sadhaka far off the mark.  

Sadguru's golden rule: which book should be read first

Here the central idea is that Baba's golden teaching of the Acarya Diary is that first one should understand His direct teachings of aptka vakya / Ananda Marga ideology. And this education should go on for some time - combined with sincere sadhana. Because without proper sadhana one cannot understand His books.

This dual process will give one a solid base of understanding and a mind that can understand what is dharmic and what is not. And then, only after that, should one spend time reading other materials. Not vice versa.
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Ananda Marga ideology says, "A'pta vakya or absolute knowledge is true and beneficial for all people in all ages and in all countries...The books in Ananda Marga philosophy are all absolute knowledge." (1)

In Him,
Avarna’

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When mind filled with junk reading - not easy to undo

Unfortunately, even some Wts indulge in reading and studying things other than Ananda Marga ideology. And tragically what they study sits in their brain and comes out either in their sadhana or in their talks. For example, in our unit, there is one Dada who is constantly on the internet reading a large number of quasi articles and or visiting other ashrams - he has both of these habits. His brain is filled with these things. And the worst part is that after dharmacakra when he stands up to give a talk about Ananda Marga, then in one stream all these wrong things get expressed. Either he is propagating false yoga asanas as given by various gurus and yoga groups in the name of Ananda Marga,  or he is talking about pseudo-culture music etc. Or who knows what will come out of his mouth. All because his mind is immersed in those things - not Ananda Marga philosophy.

Please understand, we pity him so much because he is an Ananda Marga acarya but he has nothing about Ananda Marga or Baba in his mind. That is the tragedy. We are trying to help him, but it is not easy because once one gets habituated to reading all that junk, it is not easy to quit. That is why when he gets up to talk, we all feel like he is just wasting our time.
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Not a question of years

A few think that since they were initiated 30 years ago then they need not read or study Baba's books. This is another faulty notion. Because they think they "know it all" already. But most of the time it is found that such seniors know almost nothing. They do not grasp even the most basic fundamentals of Ananda Marga ideology. So this is another problem. Here the only remedy is that with a humble heart one should forget their so-called seniority and instead sincerely read Baba's words with the feeling, "I know not". Then, and only then, will one be able to properly learn Baba's teachings.

Competent interpreter of AM philosophy invaluable

At the same time it should be noted that not everyone is capable of understanding Guru’s direct discourses. After all, Sadguru’s teachings can be difficult to grasp. In that case, reading the essays and explanations from a competent interpreter is absolutely essential. That will help readers / aspirants avoid pitfalls, deepen their understanding of dharmic teachings, and hasten their progress on the path.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Without proper interpretation, the shástras remain difficult to understand and sometimes unintelligible. Thus the scriptures should always be interpreted by qualified scholars, competent philosophers, and penetrating thinkers.” (2)

But remember if the interpreter has some narrow agenda in their mind then it will never work. So if anyone wants to learn Ananda Marga philosophy they should carefully evaluate who can properly explain Guru’s teachings without any amalgamation. Verily, a competent interpreter of Ananda Marga philosophy is extremely important for the inquisitive seeker.
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False claim in Dada's book

When it comes to the analysis or interpretation of Baba's teachings, then those Dadas books are mostly amalgamated with dogmatic theories and incorrect notions. And that misinformation will pollute one's understanding of Guru’s teachings and send any sadhaka far off the mark. About this, so many references can be given; but, here is one striking example.

One dada in his book has written that to make the pratiika Baba took 30 minutes and that was the longest time for any of His projects. But after confirming with Ananda Marga ideology's direct teaching it was found that this cannot be true. To do such things Baba does not take any time. Because for Parama Purusa these worldly tasks are effortless - it does not take Him any time to execute those works. Everything is in His mind. This entire creation is His thought projection. Whatever way He thinks becomes reality. It is as simple as that.
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For greater clarity and proof, here following is Ananda Marga ideology's exact teaching on this very point.

"Sama plus'in'a' s'ama mashakena
Same na'gena sama ebhistribhih lakaeh"

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Does He need to look with greater care or attention at the mammoth than to the white ant. No, He pays the same care and attention and time to the white ant as with the mammoth. And to think about the entire universe does He need to take more time or more strength? No, as He cares about the mosquito and white ant, in that same time He cares about the entire universe. It does not need any special effort for Him to manage tribhuvan, the entire universe-- the three worlds." (3)

False claim in Dada's book (cont)

The conclusion is that for Parama Purusa it does not take any special efforts to design the pratiika - or do any other work in this mundane world. The reason being that this entire cosmos is all His thought projection. No task is "more difficult" or more "time consuming" than any other work.

Hence the Dada who has written in his book about how long it took for Baba to make the pratiika, he may be affected by someone else's dogmatic beliefs. Because it may be possible that some Ram, Shyam, Tom, Dick, or Harry conveyed to Dada this dogmatic idea that it took Baba 30 minutes to design the pratiika. Otherwise, how did this faulty idea enter his mind. And the worst part is that he printed it in his book - thereby further spreading this false notion.
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In his book, “Travels with the Mystic Master” (aka 'Who's Afraid of the Tantric Guru'), Dada Dharmavedananda attributed the following quotation to Baba.

Dada wrongly wrote: "You may be interested to know that the work which occupied my effort for the longest time was the invention of our Pratik [pratiika]. It took me thirty minutes." - (From Dada Dharmavedananda's book)

When in fact, being omniscient and omnipotent, everything Baba thinks and does occurs in a flash. This much every sadhaka understands.

So the above so-called quotation of Baba got printed in Dada Dharmavedananda's book, and by comparing that with Baba's teachings it shows how wrong and contradictory statements get included in Dadas' books. Sadly, that is the case with so many of the books written by our acaryas like Didi Ananda Mitra, Dada Bhaskarananda, and the list goes on and on. Hence best is to read Baba's books directly.

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 18, chapter 3
2. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Disc: 14
3. Dharmamahacakra, Pravacan, Sunday 29 May 1988

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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Q & A on AM way of life

Intro: Kindly read the below quote from Baba's teachings. At the end of the quote a question has been posed. If your answer to the question is correct then it means you read Baba's books carefully; and, if your answer is wrong or you do not know the answer, then it signifies that you need to pay more attention when reading Guru's teachings. After all, if sadhakas are not diligent in studying Baba's books then who is going to read them - non-margiis?

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Fraudulent philosophies have diverted many people from the path of morality and left them devoid of dharma, addicted to carnal pleasures – infernal creatures. By providing such a distorted interpretation of dharma, they have deliberately prevented people from gaining a correct understanding of dharma, and thus they have betrayed humanity in the most inimical manner." (1)

Quiz: Who is Baba referring to in the above teaching?

Most probably, as an Ananda Margii, you know what the answer is. But if not, or if you want confirmation, then read below for the answer….


Lesbian, gay, & bi-sexuals etc plunged in degrading carnal pleasures

Answer: Here Baba is referring to the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and (LGBTQI) advocates who preach that sexual engagement is be-all, end-all of life. This teaching also refers to any matter-based approach to life where material indulgence and sensual pleasure are embraced as the defining aspect of happiness and joy in life. All such communities distract people from the true aim of life. Plunged in degrading carnal pleasures, they wholly forget and lose sight of their true calling: To goad the mind towards Parama Purusa.

Note:
(a) This section is strictly limited to our Ananda Marga way of life / outlook and specifically addresses who may (or may not) participate in and be a leader of AM activities and AM programs. 
(b) This section is not concerned with or laying claim about who should be accepted in the general society; nor does this letter advocate which types of behaviour and conduct should be encouraged, condoned, or condemned in the general society. 
(c) At present, in the general society, the following substances and modalities are common and generally well-accepted: drinking alcohol, prostitution, eating meat, smoking (tobacco & marijuana), vaping, and LGBTQ relations. This letter is not concerned with whether the aforementioned items should be accepted or not in the general society. 
(d) However, those engaged in the aforementioned items are not accepted at our AM moral and spiritual way of life events or programs. Nor can they become leaders in our AM community either. This section deals with that. - Eds 

Reference
1. Namah Shiváya Shántáya, Disc: 14

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Way to determine who is dharmika

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "The greatest quality of a person at a meeting or debate is the capacity to convince others. The highest quality in the battlefield is 'yudhi vikramam', or valor in the battle. While in danger, one's great quality is patience." (1)

When in danger, some become paranoid and some remain patient and calm. Depending upon one’s reaction, a person displays their weakness or their greatness. When danger arrives if one becomes paranoid or if a person loses their wits, they will not be able to solve the problem. Rather they become a liability. In that case, they are not a dharmika because they are missing the first point of dharma - i.e. dhrti (patience). In contrast, if one's rational brain is keen and sharp when in grave danger, and that person is able to properly evaluate the situation and take the right course of action, it means that individual is a dharmika.

Here the point is not that if someone else's house burns down and you keep calm, then you are a dharmika. That is not the idea. Rather, the objective is to keep your rational mind functioning when your own house is burning down. If you can manage to keep your own mind balanced in a dangerous situation, you can resolve that issue in the best way according to circumstances. That is the quality of a true dharmika.

Normally it is difficult to gauge who is a dharmika and who is not. Everybody will try and claim that they are a great dharmika. If any problem comes that is the time to measure if one is a dharmika or not. If one becomes paranoid at the time of misery then that person is not a dharmika. And if they are calmly trying to resolve the issue then that person is a dharmika.

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 4, The Ten Characteristics of a Dhármika

== Section: Cartoon==

Depiction of eroding margii rights

Comment: This is a the depiction of the situation in our AMPS. Group leaders forcibly and unceremoniously remove the elected bhukti pradhan while other margiis think, “I am safe as that attack was on someone else.” But they forget that their turn is also coming at that hands of that same exploitative machinery. That is why we should follow Baba. That problem of one is the problem of all. In the above cartoon, see how the boat is leaking and sinking. The water is knee deep in the boat on one side, yet two fools are sitting on other end of the boat thinking that the problem does not pertain to them. In their myopic way, they are relaxed and smiling, thinking that, “Those two other fellows are going to drown, but on this end we are safe and well above the water.” But that is their ignorance; when that boat sinks they will also drown. Unfortunately, this same thing is unfolding in our AMPS.

In Him,
Suchilekha’

Courtesy to the insightful and talented person who made this cartoon.

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Violence to other religions; virtue to one’s own religion

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Some philosophies have taught their own [religious or caste] communities, “The members of this community are the favourite children of Parama Puruśa – others are cursed and unwanted.” Due to this defective teaching the people of one community have even considered the destruction of the members of another community as an act of virtue, and stained the stony altar of human society with the blood of innocent people. In the blood of these innocent victims, the blind adherents of such defective philosophies have taken a holy bath of “liberation”. What a horror!” (1)

In the above paragraph, Sadguru Baba is referring to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. A study of history shows that so many crusades were done where believers of other religions were persecuted and killed. Because this is written in their religious texts, this was the standard practice for hundreds of years with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Thousands upon thousands of followers of other religions were butchered. This was commonly done in the past by Jews and Christians. Today, only Islam is still doing this.

In these religions, virtuous acts like helping others, camaraderie, and other things written in their scriptures were directed towards followers of their same faith, not for others.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “By providing such a distorted interpretation of dharma, they have deliberately prevented people from gaining a correct understanding of dharma, and thus they have betrayed humanity in the most inimical manner. They have taught people to view each other with suspicion.” (2)

References
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)
2. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

जब मैं साधना में आँख बन्द कर निवेदन करता हूँ

प्रभात सङ्गीत 198: आमार मनोवीणा छ्न्द-हीना

भावार्थ :-

(जो साधना का छठवाँ पाठ नहीं करता, वह यह गाना नहीं समझ सकता )

मेरे मन की वीणा के सुर में कोई लय नहीं है। यह तभी बजेगी जब वे परमपुरुष इसे बजायेंगे। उनकी लय और तान के सुर में ही वीणा को बजाना होगा । मेरे हृदय में थोड़ी सी भी भक्ति नहीं है। मैं साधना कर ही नहीं पाता। कोई भी तालमेल नहीं है। अब तो जब वे परमपुरुष आकर मेरे ऊपर कृपा कर मेरे हृदय में भक्ति भर देते हैं तभी मेरे लिए साधना कर पाना सम्भव होता है। उनकी कृपा के बिना मेरा मन सूखा सा रहता है और साधना नहीं कर सकता। मेरा आध्यात्मिक जीवन उचित तरीके से तभी चल पाता है जब मैं उनके द्वारा बताए गए चर्याचर्य का पालन करता हूँ। जब मैं उनके निर्देशों , शिक्षाओं ,और आदर्श  का पालन करता हूँ तभी कुछ अच्छा लगता है। इस तरह केवल उन्हीं की कृपा से ही साधना कर पाना सम्भव होता है।

वे चारों ओर से मुझे घेरे हुए हैं। वे हर जगह हैं। इस संसार में जो कुछ भी निर्मित हुआ है सब उन्हीं की सुन्दरता है।  हरएक वस्तु उन्हीं की मुस्कराहट है। फूलों के खिलने के साथ वे मुस्काते हैं। पक्षियों की चहचहाहट में भी वे परमपुरुष मुस्काते हैं। अनोखे पर्वतों के रूप और आकार में वे परमपुरुष ही मुस्काते हैंं। सभी जड़ और चेतन उन्हीं का दिव्य विकाश है और कुछ नहीं। वे परमपुरुष सब जगह हैं, मेरे चारों ओर हैं । परन्तु जब मैं साधना में आँख बन्द कर निवेदन करता हूँ  कि वे परमपुरुष मेरे ध्यान में अधिक पास आयें तब वे निकट नहीं आते। वे पास आने के बदले किसी दूर के स्थान की ओर खिसक जाते हैंं। वे कहीं दूर चले जाते हैंं। उस अवस्था में मेरे मन का आनन्द घट जाता है।

मैं जानता हूँ कि वे मेरे चारों ओर होते हैं। मुझे दूर से देखते हैं, परन्तु स्वयं को पकड़ में नहीं आने देते। वे मेरे मन और हृदय में अधिक पास नहीं आते । अपनी दिव्य वीणा को बजाते हुए, नाचते हुए पता नहीं कहाँ, बहुत दूर चले जाते हैं।

हे मेरे प्रभु ! हे परमपुरुष ! मेरे हृदय में न तो भक्ति है न मधुरता और न ही कोई विशेषता। अब तो यदि तुम अपनी इच्छा से मेरे पास आकर बैठो और मुस्कराओ तभी मेरी साधना सम्भव है। (1) 

References
1. Guru says that simple words should be used in a purport so all readers may understand (GD, Delhi, 26 Feb 1984). And that rule is being followed here.

== Section 3: Links ==

Important Postings to Read

Demise of AM Mexico: all properties lost

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2026/09/demise-of-am-mexico-all-properties-lost.html

Pathetic story of philanderer: B group Wt’s betrayal

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2026/08/pathetic-story-of-philanderer-b-group.html

Dogma of Mahaprayan - Oct 26

#8 Negative remembrance

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/06/god-is-dead-2-more.html

#7: Candranathji & mahaprayan of mother of 1st GS

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/05/pk-chatterjee-candranathji-mahaprayan-4.html

#6: Mahaprayan of xyz persons

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/mahaprayan-of-tom-dick-harry-even-john.html

#5: Anti-sadhana gathering

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/dogma-on-breathing-tube.html

#4: Anti-sadhana gathering

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/dogma-on-breathing-tube.html

#3: How to debunk MPD dogma

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/02/impurity-injected-into-ananda-marga-5.html

#2: Spiritual close vs darkness of...

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/04/way-of-remembering-loved-one-4-more.html

#1: Tiljala copied mahaprayan from Islam

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2013/09/islamic-dogma-came-into-ananda-marga.html

Negative remembrance + 4 more

Baba

Negative remembrance

Namaskar,

Ananda Marga ideology says, “Dúrát sudúre tadihántike ca”. Dúra means long distance and sudúra means very very long distance. Sometimes you may think that your sound and your expressions may not be audible or visible to Him. If you think like this then all your efforts, all your acoustic expressions or all sorts of mental endeavour will be of no avail. Because when you think that He is at a long distance, He is not at a long distance but He is at a longer distance. If you think that He is not near you, He is at a long distance, then actually He is at a longer distance. If you think that He is near, then He is not only near, He is more near. He is much closer than you can ever imagine. Those who have developed their inner vision will realize that Parama Puruśa is within one’s self. When He is within you own “I” feeling, why then do you wander or roam here and there to know Him, to find Him, like a King who has all the riches with him but goes out begging from door to door? (1)

#1: What we think about or remember again and again stays in the mind. For example, if one is disciplined in their sadhana practice then they will effortlessly know how to do all their lessons, whereas if one is half-hearted in sadhana then they will forget their third lesson mantra - or even all their mantras. That is what happens. Those things just become a faint memory.
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#2: We should cultivate positive remembrances. If we remember that Baba is with us - if this is our main ideation in life - then that sweet reality will be permanently part of our mental structure. That idea will always be in our heart.

Negatively affected by thinking: Baba is gone

#3: Whereas if one goes to so-called mahaprayan and spends 10 days thinking again and again about the cremation, this type of negative memory will destroy one's inner link with Him. And not just during those ten days but before and after the trip, for weeks and months, one will be absorbed in this defective approach. Until finally one will not be able to rid that defective idea from the mind. Such is the effect of the so-called mahaprayan program. No sadhaka should let such a catastrophe befall them. Nor should we suggest others to fall into this misery either.

Indeed the very idea of so-called mahaprayan is sinful when its main effect is to cause the mind to degenerate in such a stark manner. Let us concentrate our energies in alerting those who are unaware about the dangers and dogmas associated with so-called mahaprayan.

#4: Our margii brothers and sisters who attend so-called mahaprayan inevitably suffer the drawbacks and pessimism associated with this dogmatic function. And it takes the other 11 months of the year for them to regain their balance - only to again go to so-called mahaprayan and again be adversely affected by thinking that Baba is gone. This is the negative cycle of attending the dogmatic mahaprayan program. We should help them break this cycle.
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How MPD is antithetical to spirituality

#5: In our Ananda Marga everything is blissful:

"A'nanda'ddhyeva....a'nandam' prayantyabhisam'vishanti."

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "This universe has emanated from the Supreme Bliss or Ánandam; it is being maintained in Ánandam, and will finally dissolve in Ánandam." (2)

In Ananda Marga everything Is blissful. Thus where is there scope to indulge in sad ceremonies like the dogmatic mahaprayan program. This outrightly goes against the spirit of our Marga.

#6: The positive idea in Ananda Marga teachings is that 'Baba is with me' and this brings courage, dynamism, and spiritedness. With that idea in mind, the bhakta feels that they can do anything and everything.
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Baba is with all

Here is Baba's divine reminder that He is always with us. And this sweet teaching is the most advantageous thing to remember in this vast universe.

   Ananda Marga ideology says, "Parama Purus'a, that Supreme Father, is with each and every entity. No man, no expression, is ever alone in this world. He is always with you. Science says this, philosophy says this. And under no circumstances should a man suffer from a complex of helplessness or hopelessness or fear. You are the dignified children of Parama Purus'a, and He is always with you."
   "He is with the universe, that is, the entire universe is His object. And not only that, He is with each and every expressed unit entity, with each and every individual also. That is, collectively He is attached to the world, to that expressed world; and singularly He is with you. You are never alone."
   "...Parama Purus´a, the Supreme Father, is always with you and you are never alone...
   "And the main advantage is - the advantage is a very great advantage, and that is - you are never alone. And because He is with you, you are the strongest person in the universe. He is with you. You are never alone. It is the greatest advantage." (3)

Thus no one should suffer and fall into the dark abyss of so-called mahaprayan and get lost in the faulty notion that Baba has left. No one should impose that false memory on their mental plate again and again. This tragedy should not happen to anyone.
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Bhaktas are misled

Yet unconsciously, unbeknownst to the attendee of so-called mahaprayan, this happens. It is just like if one visits a bar then they invariably have at least one drink, even if they are not a drinker per se; similarly, if anyone goes to Tiljala to participate in the dogmatic mahaprayan program, then in at least one corner of their mind they are bound to think that 'Baba is gone'. Such is the negative effect of participating in so-called mahaprayan.

Thus, those types of dogmatic remembrances such as so-called mahaprayan, which go against the spirit of Ananda Marga, should be discarded - eliminated. Such occasions only push the mind in the opposite direction. Moreover, the construction of a Baba memorial is also wholly defective and against Ananda Marga ideology because such a memorial, by definition, portrays Baba as a mortal human being, not the Eternal Guru.

Most of those attending so-called mahaprayan are well-intentioned sadhakas who were goaded by certain organisers to attend. So they are good bhaktas who were simply misled. We should help bring them into awareness about the negative message and effect of so-called mahaprayan. They are our brothers and sisters and we should patiently help them.
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Conclusion

Those attending so-called mahaprayan knowingly or unknowingly cultivate the idea in mind that Baba is gone. Because the whole nature of the so-called mahaprayan program is based on an inherently faulty concept - that my Lord is gone forever. So in either the front or back of their mind, those attending the so-called mahaprayan program are involved in a serious dilemma that ultimately pushes Parama Purusa far away, i.e. completely gone, from their mental plate.

So that is the tragedy at hand. All are our brothers and sisters and it is the bounden duty of every Ananda Margii to help others progress on the path towards Him. Let us all try and help guide those few who fell into dogma.

Remember, Sadguru Baba is the Eternal Entity who is with us always, and the dogmatic mahaprayan program is akin to having a death ceremony for someone who is still alive. 
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Namaskar,
At His feet,
Sarita’

~ In-depth study ~

Why so-called mahaprayan

Mahaprayan means death. The term then can only be applied to jiivas, unit beings, and never to Parama Purusa Baba. He is eternal and timeless. He never leaves His bhaktas. He is the permanent shelter of all. That is why it is completely wrong, illogical, and inappropriate to use the term mahaprayan in association with Him. Yet that is the "name" of the program that is held each year in Tiljala. Since Baba is the Parama Purusa who exists across time and space and always resides in the heart of each and every bhakta, rational sadhakas refer to this program as so-called mahaprayan. The term so-called indicates that that thing is fake or wrong. And indeed this program is fake or dogmatic - as Parama Purusa never dies- hence so-called mahaprayan.

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 Brahmavidyá (intuitional science) to us through the medium of the name and form of Anandamúrtijii. Unit beings must be made to appreciate Its majesty." (4)

For Ananda Margiis the most desirable idea in this universe is that 'Baba is with me'. So this idea should be inculcated again and again. A bhakta's thinking should be: 'Baba is watching me, He cares for me, and He loves me...' For Ananda Margiis this is our routine remembrance. From morning till night, all our practices and thoughts revolve around this pinnacled idea - that He is with me.
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Whereas the fake or so-called mahaprayan program enforces the false or negative notion that Baba has left this earth and is no longer with me. That is why at so-called mahaprayan it is regularly seen that people are distraught and crying. Their mind gets confused as they recall that day in Oct 1990. Such ideas race through the mind. So many sadhakas have experienced this.

Here are more points on this key topic. Namely, why the so-called mahaprayan program is ultra vires to Ananda Marga ideology and against the sentiment of bhakti with Ista (Baba).

Only 12-day period of mourning - not annual death day program

Baba lovingly teaches us never to engage the mind in any pessimistic thoughts. That is why Baba forbids us from celebrating the death of any worldly family member - year after year. There is no annual death ceremony in our AM way of life. Rather Baba has granted a 12-day period of mourning to show respect and that is all.

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “The period of mourning should not extend beyond twelve days. If you wish, you can perform the shráddha ceremony any day within this period according to convenience.”

Baba has written that such death day occasions should not be celebrated year after year as this brings sadness and pessimism in the mind. Rather He has concluded our shraddha ceremony with the sweet idea, "Let everybody be happy...let everybody see the bright side...". This is the blessing He has given.
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But tragically, the dogmatic and sorrowful so-called mahaprayan program is being observed year after year, going against the spiritual and social tenets of our Ananda Marga. Some innocent and well-intentioned margiis attend - this letter is meant to help bring them onto the right path.

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 2, The Supreme Abode of Satya
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, What Are the Noble Truths?
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 12, Everything Comes from Something
4. Caryacarya - 2, Sadhana, Point #1a
5. Caryacarya - 1, Shráddha Ceremony

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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section: Important Teaching ==

WT conduct rules: glory 

WT conduct rule states: "We are all the children of the same Father, we are all the members of the same family. By fighting against all kinds of evil forces, we will establish the glory of our Father and the glory of our family." (1)

Note: A few bad Wts and their stooge margiis are going astray from this fundamental rule by spreading the poison of groupism and creating division throughout our AMPS and the greater society - all of which is against the ethic of neo-humanism. This is all happening due to greed, lust of power, desire for prestige etc. Unfortunately, such persons are still walking around in WT garb and continuing to harm His mission. Such is the effect of their divisive ways. They have destroyed the sanctity and unity of the family. Now is the time for ideologically-minded margiis and Wts to rally and rectify such workers, thereby building a monolithic AMPS.

Note 2: Those who are sincere margiis adhere to this above cited rule since the spirit of this conduct rule is common to one and all because neo-humanism is for all.

Reference
1. Point #13 of '14 Points', WT Conduct Rules

== Section: Important Teaching ==

AM’s stand on gay life

More and more in the west the gay movement is rampant. That is why this following teaching is very important. There is no room for confusion about the stand of Ananda Marga on this issue. 

Ananda Marga ideology states, "Love and passion are mutually antagonistic tendencies. The attachment for a finite thing is an expression of extroverted energy, whereas the attraction for the Infinite is an expression of the introverted energy. That is why these two can never co-exist. Therefore the aspirant has to skillfully to transform passion into love." (1)

Ananda Marga is the path of introversial movement towards the Supreme Entity; it is not the path of sensuality and lust. These two opposites cannot co-exist. They are mutually exclusive. Either one may goad their mind towards Parama Purusa, or they may indulge in animal propensities. There is no scope to do both. 

That is why there is no option for leading a gay / homosexual lifestyle in Ananda Marga teachings. Because a gay lifestyle is based on the baser propensities - sex for sex sake. Every dedicated Ananda Margii will easily grasp this point - it is just a matter of simple mathematics. Whereas, it is far more difficult for those goaded by those lower propensities to understand. That is why it is said that until the mind reaches a particular level, one cannot assimilate the teachings of Ananda Marga ideology. Ananda Marga is for standard human beings not those with an animal mind and a human body. 

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, Bhaktitattva

== Section: Important Teaching ==

USA: small kids killing kids

  Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Today the cinema seems to be very popular with people of all ages. As a result film technology will gradually rise to ever-greater heights of technical excellence. The opportunity provided by the cinema to establish good relations with people can be very well utilized for educational purposes.”
   “Seduced by the bestial instincts hidden in the secret recesses of their minds, people surrender to base propensities. But improvements in education and the social environment can help to bring this beast under control and make it obey their commands. To achieve this the first thing people have to do is to wage war against their animal propensities, which is no easy task. So cunning exploiters, by encouraging animality, are able to bring people under their sway.”
   “The cinema industry suffers from this malady. This industry is controlled by a handful of business persons who make films according to popular taste and demand. While ordinary people naturally run after those films which in their ideas, language or visual images cater to their base propensities, such ideas, language or images instantly distort the ideals of the idealist beyond recognition. It is quite in character for purely commercial film producers to exploit these human weaknesses to their own advantage, and this is exactly what is happening.” (1)

US is top in school killings by other kids

Typically, a country experiences a lot of violence during a civil war or in a failed state. The case of the US it is very different. Even during times of peace, per capita, the greatest number of crimes occur in the US on a daily basis. Children are also not spared. This is the curse of capitalism and wealth. 

Due to violent video games and gruesome movies, even small kids in the US are becoming more cruel. See the below article. An 8-year-old boy was harshly bullied and killed by other students in the school. The solution is that there should be restrictions on the production and distribution on violent movies and video games. Just as contraband and drugs are prohibited, in the same way no one should be allowed to watch these films. At the same time, the feeling of universal fraternity should be inculcated and taught from one’s childhood. Then they will look upon the next person as their family member. All human beings are the progeny of the same Cosmic Father. Without this teaching this problem cannot be solved. 


Ohio 8-year-old boy was killed by classmates

~ Courtesy of NBC News ~

“The homicide detective, which was shared with The Associated Press, describes what he saw in the surveillance video. The detective said it appeared that the "primary agitator" hit one child in the stomach, sending him to the floor on hands and knees. The 8-year-old then approached the aggressor and tried to shake his hand but was pulled to the floor, the detective wrote.

The aggressor "appears to celebrate and rejoice in his behavior as (the boy) lay motionless. For many minutes, many students step over, point, mock, nudge, kick" the boy, the email said.” (NBC news)

Reference
1. Human Society - 1, Education

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Unique way to cure deafness

Note: If one deaf person arouses the devotional feeling to listen to Sadguru’s discourses and spiritual teachings and meditates on eitehr of His two mudrás (janusparsaha and varabhaya) then the deafness will be cured.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “If a deaf man sincerely wants to hear what the Sadguru is saying, the positive microvita radiated through these two mudrás are sure to help him – they will certainly help him...

.. raising positive microvita from the lunar plexus to the occult plexus is called “krpá”. And raising them from the lunar plexus to the pinnacled point of human glory is called “karuńá”. Without krpá there cannot be karuńá, there cannot be any galloping jump. Raising negative microvita above the psycho-physical plexus is “rusti” or “risti”. You should always try to avoid rusti and always try to receive the glamour of krpá or karuńá.” (1)

Reference

1. Questions & Answers on Microvita, Answer #17

== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==

बाबा, कृपा करो जिससे मैं तुम्हें हर स्थान पर हमेशा  देख सकूँ

प्रभात संगीत 4227: डाकिया गेछि भाविया गेछि  भालोवेसेछि ताोमारे....

भावार्थ

हे परमपुरुष ! मैं प्रेम से तुम्हें याद करता हूँ , पुकारता रहता हॅूं  हे मेरे अंतरंग ! हे मेरे प्रियतम ! मैं तुम्हें बहुत चाहता हॅूं । तुम्हारे ध्यान और मनन करते समय भक्ति से मेरी आॅंखें सदा अश्रु बहाती हैं ।

हे मेरे परमप्रिय ! परमपुरुष ! मैं तुम्हारी याद  में रोता हॅूं । तुम्हारी चाह में आॅंसू बहाते हुए तुमसे कहता हॅूं---हे मेरे अंतरतम सर्वाधिक प्रिय ! कृपा कर मेरा मन भीतर और बाहर से एक समान कर दो, जिससे मैं तुम्हें हर स्थान पर हमेशा  देख सकूँ, चाहे मेरी आॅंखें खुली हो या बंद  । हे बाबा ! तुम मेरे घर मे तुम हमेशा रहो  ।

हे दिव्य सत्ता ! बाबा, तुम्हारी कृपा से अंधेरे कुहासे की कालिमा दूर हो गई है, नये ऊषाकाल में अरुणिमा लिये रवि मुस्कुरा रहा  है और मेरा मन मयूर आनन्द से अपने सुंदर पंख फैलाकर दूर  विशॉल क्षितिज को घेरकर नाच रहा है । मेरा मन आनंदित है की तुम आओगे  ।

हे परमपुरुष ! तुम मेरे सब कुछ हो मैं तुम्हें अत्यंत प्रेम करता हॅूं । 

== Section 2: Links ==

Dogma of Mahaprayan - Oct 26

#7: Candranathji & mahaprayan of mother of 1st GS

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/05/pk-chatterjee-candranathji-mahaprayan-4.html

#6: Mahaprayan of xyz persons

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/mahaprayan-of-tom-dick-harry-even-john.html

#5: Anti-sadhana gathering

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/dogma-on-breathing-tube.html

#4: Anti-sadhana gathering

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2015/04/dogma-on-breathing-tube.html

#3: How to debunk MPD dogma

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/02/impurity-injected-into-ananda-marga-5.html

#2: Spiritual close vs darkness of...

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/04/way-of-remembering-loved-one-4-more.html

#1: Tiljala copied mahaprayan from Islam

• https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2013/09/islamic-dogma-came-into-ananda-marga.html

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