22 March 2014
SINKING PURODHA~ Baba ~
Namaskar,
This letter is not for non-margiis, or pseudo margiis, or those who who do not have reverence for Ananda Marga ideology and conduct rules. Due to a lack of reverence, they cannot understand the gravity of the issue addressed in this letter.
To understand this letter, the pre-requisite is to have faith in Ananda Marga conduct rules, where there is a gender separation and free-mixing is not allowed.
So before reading this letter consider the above.
For those who wish to continue reading, the letter begins now...
Here in this photo one purodha is in merriment with the opposite sex and that is against WT conduct rules.
According to WT conduct rules, Wts are to involve in (a) service to suffering humanity or (b) meditation for self-realisation. Our Wts do not have any time for idle extravaganza. Life is very short. But look what is happening here. This photo tells the whole story. Dada Maheshvarananda ji is indulged in the opposite sex. Dadaji has set a very bad precedent.
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| Dada Maheshvarananda indulged in the opposite sex |
This is the sad and lowly standard of so-called purodhas who are the vanguard of Ananda Marga. They are sinking the boat. By his conduct it is obvious that Maheshvarananda ji is sinking. The whole affair is unfortunate.
Baba took vow from these people to remain strict in dharma and do and die for ideology. But look what they are doing now - they forgot the whole thing.
That is why I call upon all rational people who have eyes to see & realise, they should hold true to the ideological fundamentals and not compromise with wrongdoing.
If our wts are involved in a gross, negative, pseudo-culture way of life, then how will they - our august purodhas, avadhutas, acaryas, and Wts etc - rescue the whole society from such degradation.
In spite of all this, in spite of these few rotten apples, I believe that Ananda Marga has a bright future.
For your reminder, here are some WT conduct rules related with our monks, avadhutas, acaryas, Wts:
MUST POINT OUT
Here Baba is guiding us that it every Ananda Margii has the right and duty to point out other Ananda Margiis (purodhas, avadhutas, acaryas, wts etc) when they fail to adhere to the conduct rules and code of discipline.
"The establishment of an ideal society depends on the mutual help of the members and their cooperative behaviour. This cooperative behaviour depends on the practice of the principles of Yama and Niyama; so, spiritual practices, especially the practice of Yama and Niyama, are the sound foundation of an ideal society...All Ananda Margis, when they see other Margis acting against the principles of Yama and Niyama, must make them shun this habit either by sweet or harsh words or by dealing even more strictly. Thus they will have to make the society strong. Henceforth I direct every Ananda Margi to keep strict vigilance on other Ananda Margi to make them practise the principles of Yama and Niyama." (1)
"Regarding the Sixteen Points, it was said that ácárya/ás or senior persons would see if you were observing them properly or not. Similarly, I gave a directive to all that they should keep watch on one another. No one will exempt anyone else regarding the Sixteen Points." (2)
"From the social or human viewpoint, everybody has the right to correct the behaviour of everyone else. This is the birthright of every human being. No scholar can dispute the right of people to correct the shortcomings of those with whom they come in contact. The recognition of this right is indispensable for the health of society. " (3)
WT RULES AND THE OPPOSITE SEX
Here below are some of the very important conduct rules which Baba has clearly outlined and delineated. All avadhutas, avadhutikas, and wts are to be held to living up to this standard. None may contravene these rules and codes of conduct given by Guru.
"Avadhu'ta must not remain in a lonely place with any female." (WT Conduct Rule, See Ref 4 below)
"Under no circumstances should the purity of the body and mind be polluted." (WT Conduct Rule, See Ref 5 below)
"Avadhuta shall treat every woman of the world, including his ex-wife, as mother." (WT Conduct Rule, See Ref 6 below)
"...Avadhu'ta shall not engage his ears in any obscene language or songs, touch any tamasik articles, see any depraving entity or pictures, go through any story, novel, or fiction having even the slightest bit of sexual importance, eat, drink, or smoke any rajasik or tamasik things or use any article which is artificially scented." (WT Conduct Rule, See Ref 7 below)
"One should not look at the face of the opposite sex except at the time of nursing." (WT Conduct Rule, See Ref 8 below)
"One should follow discipline very strictly." (WT Conduct Rule, See Ref 9 below)
"You will have to protect yourself from sexual weakness and luxury." (WT Conduct Rule, See Ref 10 below)
CONCLUSION
Thus when any purodha or Wt is indulged in any way - as Dada Maheshavarananda ji is in the attached photo - then good people will take strong steps to rectify him, lest he slip sand sink deeper and wholly lose the path of dharma.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Kamala
(Carolyn Norton)
SNAKE INSIDE THE HOUSE
Here is one final thought on this matter.
अपना आदमी हो, घर का आदमी हो ; कोई सत्य से इधर-उधर हट गया, sincerity की कमी जिनमें है—उसका विरोध करो, बर्दाश्त मत करो | अपना आदमी है तो क्या है | अपना आदमी अगर असाधु है, insincere है, तो, और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | क्यों ? बाहर में अगर साँप रहा, वह जितना ख़तरनाक है, घर में अगर साँप घुस गया तो और भी अधिक ख़तरनाक है | इसलिए, और भी, उसका अधिक विरोध होना चाहिए |” (11)
"If our own person or relative deviates from the truth or is lacking sincerity, oppose him, do not tolerate him. It does not matter if he is our own relative. If our own person is dishonest and insincere then he is more dangerous. Why? If there is a snake outside the house it is dangerous, but if it enters inside the house, it becomes more dangerous. Therefore he [our close person] should be opposed more strongly." (11)
REFERENCES
1. A Guide to Human Conduct
2. Ananda Vacanamrtam-23, Silent Action
3. Human Society - 1, Justice
4. 32 Rules for Avadhu'tas, pt #13
5. 32 Rules for Avadhu'tas, pt #30
6. 32 Rules for Avadhu'tas, pt #11
7. 32 Rules for Avadhu'tas, pt #32
8. 37 Worker's Rules, pt #15
9. 37 Worker's Rules, pt #24
10. WT Conduct: Fourteen Points, pt #12
11. Sa’dhana’ kii Mukhy Ba’t – Satya’shraii Bano, EGD 25 November 1978 Mumbai
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