Baba
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1. PS #3576
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WHY DO THEY DO LIKE THIS
Note: This letter is not for those who do not have reverence for Guru, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.
Namaskar,
This ongoing, recurring scene undermines the most foundational point of tantra - the status of Guru.
As every disciple knows, in our Ananda Marga only Brahma is the Guru.
3-9. Brahmaeva gururekah náparah.
[Only Brahma is the guru, no one else.]
Purport: Brahma alone is the guru. Brahma alone directs the units to the path of emancipation through the media of different receptacles or bodies. No one except Brahma conforms to the real significance of the word “guru”. (1)
And here again we can understand that Brahma has come in the name and form of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.
"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." (2)
So Baba is the Guru and we are all His disciples, including PP dada. Thus all must have reverence for Guru.
SEE PHOTO:
PP DADA IS SITTING DIRECTLY IN FRONT - BLOCKING GURU
Yet at the recent Tatanagar DMS 2014, one grave sin was done - here is what occurred: Purodha Pramukha, i.e. Dada Vishvadevananda, appeared on stage at the DMS sitting on an elevated seat that was directly in front of Guru's place. PP Dada was veritably blocking the photo of Rev Baba. There is no question that PP’s place is far more prominent than that of Sadguru Baba. It is quite a shameful scene. The image is here for your for your review.
(Courtesy of Ranchi AMPS)
By placing PP Dada's seat directly in front of Sadguru Baba's place they are not just violating a social code but committing sin. To cast PP Dada or any human being on a pedestal and given a more prominent place than Guru is mahapapa - terrible sin.
THEY ARE DELIBERATE SINNERS
These people are deliberate sinners. They created an offensive scene. They are sitting shamelessly like monkeys in front of Guru’s photo - blocking it from view. Their presence is completely annoying and distracting. It is just like if you are looking at Guru and then some pig wanders and sits down in between you and Guru and blocks your view. That seem feeling has been generated when these Dadas placed themselves in front like a veritable wall, and margiis could not see Baba’s photo. Any margii strict in Ista will feel disgusted by this display. It would have been better if Baba’s photo was not placed on the stage. But to boost PP dada’s image those DMS organisers did like this. They just wanted to be in front and gain stature. But in real sense, the opposite happened. They ruined their prestige as no bhakta can tolerate what these Dadas have done
Indeed this is what occurred at the 2014 Tatanagar DMS: PP Dada's seat was directly in front Baba's place - thereby blocking the view so margiis / attendees could not see Sadguru Baba.
Those involved are sinners and hypocrites. They pose as being great sadhakas wholly devoted to Guru, yet their actions and dealing tell otherwise. Raising the status of PP dada above that of Guru reveals their mindset and true colours. No true devotee could ever do like this.
So first such central dadas are committing sin and then they are publicly promoting their wrong and sending this photo out on their mailing list.
IDEAL WAY OF DISPLAYING BABA'S PHOTO
Here is a very good way to display Baba's photo.
Revered Baba's photo must be 5 feet above the seat of PP Dada so that all have a clear view towards Guru. Baba's photo must not be below the seat of PP Dada as happened at the DMS 2014 at Tatanagar.
The central idea is that at our Ananda Marga gatherings Saguru Baba's photo must be, at minimum, 5 feet above, the seat of PP Dada.
So while this will serve as as guideline for DMS this is also an ideal and optimal way to set up every jagrti and kiirtan hall etc.
SOLUTION:
PRESERVING SANCTITY OF GURU'S PHOTO
As we know, in our dharmacakra halls and jagrtis etc, Guru's photo must be prominently displayed at all times - with due reverence and regard. Best then is to have two photos on display - one lower (around 4 feet off ground), and one higher (around 7 feet off the ground.)
If everyone is sitting in sadhana or Guru Puja then both photos should be displayed. Because everyone is low to the ground and no one will block or disrespect Guru's image.
And if someone is standing or giving a talk, or if akhanda kiirtan is being done, then the lower photo, which is only four feet off the ground, should either be turned around or covered by a small curtain. That way those standing will not block or hover over Guru's photo. At the same time, the higher photo - which is around 7 feet above the ground - will be in full view of all. Those standing will have no chance of blocking that photo. Thus the sanctity of Guru's photo will be maintained and the devotional environment preserved.
THEY ARE COMMITTING SIN - AGAIN & AGAIN
Bear in mind this is not an isolated incident but a repeated problem. So their sinful dealing is playing out again and again. Yet it is a blatant violation of the points of Ista. They will have to face the consequences - there is no escape for recurring sinners who repeated the wrongdoing and fail to make amends.
BEST SEAT IS ALWAYS RESERVED FOR THE MOST RESPECTED
So these Dadas have contravened a basic, fundamental rule that even ordinary citizens follow. At any gathering, the best seat is always reserved for the most respected person. At conventions, the president gets the best seat; at forums, the invited speaker gets the best seat; at weddings, a special place is reserved for the bride and groom.
REVERENCE FOR GURU
"Trtiiyaḿ gurupújanam. I must have reverence for the guru. What is the guru? Gu means “darkness”, that is, darkness in the psycho-spiritual sphere. And ru means “dispelling agent”. That is, he who dispels darkness from my psychic and spiritual body is the guru. Gu means “darkness”, ru means “dispeller”. “Trtiiyaḿ gurupújanam. That is, you must have respect for the guru." (3)
Thus every sadhaka must cultivate great reverence for Guru, by His grace. That is the requisite quality of every disciple.
In Him,
Liila Shankar Yadav
Note: FAMILY ACARYA ALSO INVOLVED
It is disgraceful that Family Ac Chandradeoji allowed all this to happen. He was president of the committee and under his nose Guru was insulted. Acaryaji cannot escape from his responsibility. He is such a senior acarya and he did nothing to stop the situation. Rather he bears direct blame given his role and stature.
REFERENCES
1. Ananda Sutram
2. CC-2, Sadhana, pt #1a
3. AV-12, Shiva's Seven Secrets
== Section 2 ==
हेे परमपुरुष! तुम्हारा दिव्य नाम बड़ा प्रिय और मधुर है।
प्रभात संगीत 3576 तोमारेइ्र प्रियो नाम....
भावार्थ
हेे परमपुरुष! तुम्हारा दिव्य नाम बड़ा प्रिय और मधुर है। तुम ही अंतिम आश्रय हो और तुम ही अंतिम लक्ष्य। समग्र सृष्टि तुम्हारे चारों ओर घूम रही है। हमारा आना जाना और जीवन और मृत्यु तुम्हारी सेवा के लिये ही हैं।
हे मेरे प्रभु ! मैं तुम्हारे ‘‘ कार्य कारण‘‘ नामक सिद्धान्त को नहीं जानता, केवल इतना ही जानता हॅंू कि तुम ही स्रष्टि हो ,तुम ही पालन कर्ता हो और तुम ही अंतिम आश्रय हो। बाबा, तुम सब कुछ हो।
तुम्हारी कृपा से नीरवता की लयवद्ध ध्वनि ओंकार से मेरा मन तुम्हारे चारों ओर घूमता हुआ नाच रहा है। इस आनन्द का वर्णन करना मेरी क्षमता से परे है और उसके वर्णन करने के लिये कोई भाषा भी नहीं है। हे परमपुरुष बाबा! तुमने मुझ पर अपार कृपा की है, मैं तुम्हारे चरण कमलों में बारम्बार साष्टाॅंग प्रणाम करता हॅूं।
- Dr. T.R. Sukul
Hē paramapuruṣa! Tumhārā divya nāma baṛā priya aura madhura hai
Prabhāta saṅgīta 3576 tōmārē'ira priyō nāma....
Bhāvārtha
hēē paramapuruṣa! Tumhārā divya nāma baṛā priya aura madhura hai. Tuma hī antima āśraya hō aura tuma hī antima lakṣya. Samagra sr̥ṣṭi tumhārē cārōṁ ōra ghūma rahī hai. Hamārā ānā jānā aura jīvana aura mr̥tyu tumhārī sēvā kē liyē hī haiṁ.
Hē mērē prabhu! Maiṁ tumhārē ‘‘kārya kāraṇa‘‘nāmaka sid'dhānta kō nahīṁ jānatā, kēvala itanā hī jānatā hĕṁū ki tuma hī sraṣṭi hō,tuma hī pālana kartā hō aura tuma hī antima āśraya hō. Bābā, tuma saba kucha hō.
Tumhārī kr̥pā sē nīravatā kī layavad'dha dhvani ōṅkāra sē mērā mana tumhārē cārōṁ ōra ghūmatā hu'ā nāca rahā hai. Isa ānanda kā varṇana karanā mērī kṣamatā sē parē hai aura usakē varṇana karanē kē liyē kō'ī bhāṣā bhī nahīṁ hai. Hē paramapuruṣa bābā! Tumanē mujha para apāra kr̥pā kī hai, maiṁ tumhārē caraṇa kamalōṁ mēṁ bārambāra sāṣṭāĕṅga praṇāma karatā hĕūṁ.
- Dr. T.R. Sukul
== Section 3 ==
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