Not H. But Cowards + 3 More

Baba

This email contains 4 distinct sections:
1. Posting: Not Heroes But Cowards
2. End Quote: Example: People Blindly Follow Even Unintelligent Leaders

3. P.S. #770 - Relying Only On You My Life Floats Along
4. Links: Unity Letter

 

NOT HEROES BUT COWARDS

Namaskar,
All want to see our Ananda Marga thrive and this letter has been written in the spirit having everyone move together in the same flow. It is a welcoming letter that also takes note of certain harmful trends.

SOME WORKING OUTSIDE THE PARAMETERS OF AMPS

These days you may have seen how a few have taken to running their own Master Unit’s, service projects, jagrtis, splinter groups etc – thereby keeping themselves separate & outside the parameters of the organisation (AMPS).

Or some have engrossed themselves in other projects and kept themselves as one island – away from the main flow of Ananda Marga. This is one trend.

Regardless of their intentions, it is our duty to understand whether this is in harmony with creating a united AMPS, or if this undermines that process. With a balanced and calm mind and an acute sense of viveka we should examine this issue.

At present, knowingly or unknowingly, many people are waiting on the guidelines of Mahasambhuti in order to sprout into action. The general society is depending upon Ananda Marga ideals. So if one is just wallowing in mid-air and being a fence-sitter or escaping entirely, then they are failing to live up to their social responsibility. They are going against Guru’s teaching. Baba wants us to take a firm stand against division and apathy and unite all under one roof.

So this type of running away is cowardice psychology and cannot be supported under any conditions.

BABA’S DIVINE ARRIVAL

As we all know Baba’s holy advent is for the development of one human society. From the very get-go this has been His chief aim: To create a unified humanity.

So if some create their own separate projects or own way of doing and living, then how can they say they are following Baba. Following Baba means following His teachings. Doing in service to Guru means following Guru’s guidelines.

First and foremost, Baba’s teaching is that above all else we should live unitedly.

Baba refers to “unshakeable unity” as being our premier asset. (1)

This following analogy helps put this in perspective.

If one’s own house is on fire they will not merely watch or run away; they will take all kinds of efforts to put out the fire. Only those who do not care about that house and do not think of it as their own will turn their back and let it burn. Same is the case with the critical situation going on in AMPS. Those who care will not merely watch or run away; they will take purposeful efforts to bring AMPS back onto the right track. Only those who do not care about AMPS will leave and allow the organization to fall deeper into disarray. Such persons are just cowardly pseudo-margiis. Those who stay and put out the fire - i.e. solve the issues and establish unity - are the real dharmikas.

 

UNDER THE BANNER OF A GREAT IDEOLOGY AND UNIFIED HUMANITY

Society – i.e. living unitedly in an organised fashion – is indispensable for the public welfare – without it the potentialities, capabilities, talents, and inherent strengths of human beings cannot be explored and utilized.

In this ultra-modern era, life has become so complex that people must work unitedly. This is the need of the day. By that way with only a little effort more yield will come. And in His famous discourse Baba guides us that ‘this is not the age of small countries and big animals’. Those days are long gone; the world is changing. Now one must organise and work unitedly in a single flow under the banner of a great ideology and unified humanity. These are all Baba’s main guidelines.

MORE THAN 1,000,000 DOGMATIC ASHRAMS

Hence Baba condemns this idea of isolating oneself and creating one’s own independent ashram. India is now full of more than 1,000,000 ashrams but this has no positive effect on the collective development and overcoming the social dogmas of the day.

That is why Baba wants us to create one stir whereby all sannyasis and family persons move together and construct one indivisible human society.

Indeed Baba has built this AMPS organisation explicitly for this dharmic purpose. Towards that aim He has brought together people from all the various countries and all the various races – from each and every corner. He has graciously laid down all the requisite principles for creating a unified humanity – and that unity starts in AMPS.

Yet now a few are breaking away and separating themselves in order to pursue their own project(s). Does this not undermine Baba’s foundational teaching. This separatist strategy is neither good for the short-term nor for the long-term. Most alarmingly, it is diametrically opposite to Baba’s mandate.

Baba tells us to remain united in all circumstances, yet at the first sign of trouble, some are breaking away to start their own separate something. No true Ananda Margii can support such a misguided manner.

PEOPLE OF COWARDICE MENTALITY

Unfortunately, some innocent and naive people are getting misled to believe that those breaking away to start their own thing are great. But if really such separatists were so concerned about dharma then what about Baba’s teaching to form one united front as a step towards forming one human society. Indeed all Baba’s teachings and actions move in that direction. The approach taken by such separatists is their cowardice mentality.

ISOLATING ONESELF IS NOT GOOD

If one does not believe in groupism then one should oppose it. Remaining neutral or ignoring the problem entirely like Shankaracarya is not the proper approach. Nor is it helpful to create a parallel project or structure as that undermines unity. Forever forward into the future there will be clash.

Where there is injustice we – all brothers and sisters of the Marga – should stand firm and fight for the great cause. Disappearing into one far away garden does not serve the purpose. It does not take any strength or energy to be a goody-goody, coward. And isolating oneself in that way is not good.

Baba says, “The characteristic of good people is to fight against injustice, to firmly adhere to truth and righteousness, to protect the helpless and fight against all evil persons. Those who are merely simple and are of a meek and goody-goody nature are not good people. ” (2)

MUST NOT BE LULLED INTO THINKING THEY ARE “GREAT”

The main point being that if our very own AMPS organisation is not in proper shape then one should do and die to fix it. Indeed this AMPS is the very vehicle which Baba Himself has handed down to us for spreading the word of dharma. So at any cost one should not become the negative tool of its disintegration by breaking away.

But a few have adopted an escapist mentality whereby they flee during difficult times. Thus revealing their true colour. And other naive people have been lulled into thinking that such separatists are great.

EVERY ANANDA MARGII TO REMAIN UNITED

Baba’s eternal, dharmic guidelines are sure to take shape in our AMPS. Running off to the edges of the earth will not do. With His great blessing we are moving toward that grand stance of collective movement and unity.

Baba says, “Always remain united and organised. Solve all problems big and small in a united way. Advise every Ananda Margii to remain united at all times.” (3)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The unity of A’nanda Ma’rgiis should not be allowed to be jeopardised for any reason." (4)

Baba says, “Unity should be maintained even at the risk of your life.” (5)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The marching together of all in unison is termed as the society...” (6)

Namaskar
In Him,
Gautam


REFERENCES
1. Ref: CC-1, Treasures of Ananda Marga
2. AFPS-5, pg 28
3. Point #31 of ’32 Rules for Avadhu’tas’
4. Carayacarya - 2, Society, point #13
5. CC, part II, ‘Society’ chapter, point #13
6. Ananda Vanii #24

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Example: People Blindly Follow Even Unintelligent Leaders

"The behaviour of the respected and elder persons in society is an example and ideal for others; it is followed and imitated by the succeeding generations as well. Today there is catastrophe and misery in human society and there is one reason: the defective leadership of society. People blindly follow even unintelligent leaders. The leaders hypnotize and attract thousands with their tall talks, gestures and other dramatics. Understand that the poverty and misery of any people in any country are the sins of the leaders. True leaders should always be vigilant and think how to work best for human society: they must be ever cautious that under their guidance the people are not led to darkness, death and immorality." (AV-31, The Conduct of an Ácárya)

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== Section 3 ==

 

Prabhat Samgiita #770 - Relying Only On You My Life Floats Along


“Toma'r bharosa'y tarii mor bhese ja'i...” (PS #770) For Free Audio File Please Write Us


Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, in depending and relying only on You, my boat sails onwards. My life proceeds on – easily overcoming all obstacles and difficulties, by Your grace. My days pass in chanting kiirtan, singing bhajans, doing sadhana and dhyana, and calling Your divine name. I remember You constantly. O' Prabhu, Your sweet memory fills my mental plate all the 24hrs.

O' Supreme One, You are the Polestar in the deep, dark night. You are the Goal of life. You never let anyone lose their direction. O' my Lord You are so gracious, You always ensure I remain on the proper path. In rains, typhoons, storms, and cyclones, in the very bad days of life, I look only towards You. O' Divine One, You are my shining light. When anxiety and distress arise, You graciously save me from all the pitfalls and dangers. O' my Lord, You always rescue me.

O' Parama Purusa, with Your infinite strength, I am able to cross the rugged mountains and towering, high peaks. The impassable becomes passable. By Your grace, I lay claim to victory - nothing can block my forward progress. It is exclusively Your divine grace. O' my Lord, holding You in my heart, surrendering everything at Your alter in sastaunga pranama, I am never afraid to speak the truth. By Your grace, in my words and deeds, I always raise the flag of dharma and fight against all dogmas.

O' Divine Entity, O' Baba, You are with me always. In my bad days and good days – through adversity, crisis, success, and prosperity – You surround & watch over all. By Your grace, each and every moment, I feel Your divine presence. You never leave me. You are always there to protect and guide me.

O' Baba, because of You, my life floats along. You are always there to save me. Baba, You are my everything...

== Section 4 ==

Links

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