Unethical thing in Prajiná Bháratii

Baba

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Unethical thing in Prajiná Bháratii

Namaskár,
In the cosmic flow of pratisaincara, all of us are marching towards the Cosmic Hub, the Parama Puruśa. Our past samskáras, with which we are born, determine our distance from Parama Puruśa. After that, each human being, without any bar can perform dharma sádhná and burn one’s samskára by His grace. Getting diikśa (initiation) into Ánanda Márga (the path of bliss) is also a step in this glorious journey towards Him. However, as one enters the Márga one may still have a stifling burden of past samskáras and still carry some dogmas of past beliefs. Moving forward without renouncing these dogmas is impossible. Prárthná or prayer is one such dogma that many people carry forward from other religions or faiths into Ánanda Márga (AM). Bábá has emphatically spoken about the inferior nature of prayer based worship in numerous places.

Ananda Sutram teaches us:

            Prárthanárcaná mátraeva bhramamúlam.
[Prayer and ritualistic worship [[are but]] a source of confusion.]

“Purport: It is useless to pray to God for something, for He is sure to give what is necessary. Solicitation or importunity in the name of worship is nothing but toadyism and flattery.” (1)

In Ananda Marga there is no credence or value given to prayer. In spite of this clear guideline from the Guru, there is a poem published in Prajiná Bháratii (PB) magazine #249 entitled “Prárthná.” See the scan below: 

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Prayer means blaming God

Regarding prárthná or prayer Baba has given the following.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Prayer is the act of asking for a favour with earnestness. It also means a solemn petition addressed to the Supreme Being for certain benefits. One prays to God for something which one does not possess or thinks one does not possess. One asks God for these favours with the faith that He alone can bestow everything and by His mere wish all wants can be satisfied. By prayer or by begging one wants to awaken His wish so that one may be granted the things one lacks. Does not one’s attempt to rouse the wish of God to fulfil these needs, upon careful and rational thinking, appear to be a reminder to God to give one something of which God has kept one deprived? It would otherwise not be necessary to remind Him in prayer of that thing or to try to arouse His wish to give. For instance, if one is in need of money, one would, with the faith that God alone can give, pray to Him for the favour of giving one money. Does not this request show God’s fault in keeping one in want of money, when He alone can give it? God alone is blamed for it, and by praying to Him for money one is precisely pointing out to Him His partiality in not giving one the money one needed. Therefore, prayer or asking for favours from God is only pointing out to the Sole Giver His mistakes in the distribution of His favours. It only presumes lack of impartiality in Him, and that is why He is blamed for making some very rich and others very poor. Praying to God for favours is only to bring to His notice the charge of partiality levelled against Him. When prayer leads to such a conclusion, it is only ignorance to ask for favours. One who performs actions will also bear the consequences, and blaming God for it as His partiality is not going to save one from bearing the consequences.” (2)

Thus the notion of “prayer” is very negative and anti-spiritual.

Prajiná Bháratii being a magazine to do pracár of Ananda Marga should be particularly careful in editing the contents and contributions. Due care should be exercised in sanitizing the published items in Prajiná Bháratii in order to align them with the main objective of doing pracár. Sloppiness of this type in allowing title of a poem to be “Prárthná” can lead to the negative pracár of the Ananda Marga.


Summary

Thus we see that the very notion of prayer or prárthaná is very negative and anti-spiritual as per AM ideology. Prajiná Bháratii enjoys a special status of being a vehicle for AM pracár and thus should be extra careful in editing its contents. The poem published in Prajiná Bháratii #249 with a title prárthaná is highly objectionable and must not have been published. In addition, Prajiná Bháratii editors should learn lessons from this incident to exercise due care in future.

in Him,
Bhakti

Reference
1. Ananda Sutram, 3-11
2. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, How Should Human Beings Live In This World?

== Section 2: Links ==

How people waste their entire life

Not trustworthy

Still flirting is going on

Pitiful: just see what PP did + 6 more

Baba

This email contains seven sections:
1. Posting: Pitiful: just see what PP did

2. Hindi Quote: एक शब्द से; दो शब्द से नहीं
3. Prout: Causes of prostitution
4. Weaving textures of colours on their eyelids - Ananda Vanii
5. Bangla Quote: তিনি তোমাকে দেৰেন
6. Holy Teaching: What is heaven and hell
7. Links

Pitiful: just see what PP did

Namaskar,
On page 15 of Prajina Bharatii #250, there is one very objectionable article titled “Kalpataru” by Purodha Pramukha Ac Vishvadevananda Avt. In this article Dadaji is explaining the following shloka from Shrimadbhagwadgiitá - and preaching dogma.

This is our Purodha Pramukha Dada Vishvadevananda who is preaching the dogmatic Hindu philosophy that srsti cakra is linear. And he is completely disregarding Sadguru Baba's teachings on saincara and pratisaincara theory.

Here below is a scan of PP Vishvadevananda’s article in Hindi from page 15 of Prajina Bharatii #250. Hindi readers will notice that PP Dada is propagating a bogus Hindu myth in the name of Ananda Marga.

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Once again, above is a scan of PP Vishvadevananda’s article in Hindi from page 15 of Prajina Bharatii #250. Hindi readers will notice that PP Dada is propagating a bogus Hindu myth in the name of Ananda Marga.

 According to PP Dada’s description, srs’ti (creation) is metaphorically compared to an upside-down tree whose roots are above while branches and leaves are below. Root is compared to Brahma which gets manifested into quiquelemental factors (painc’bhu’ta) and life forms culminating into humans. The leaves of this tree represent knowledge of Brahma.

The aforementioned description provided by Dadaji paints a picture of srs’ti to be linear. That is to say, Cosmic Consciousness metamorphoses into the quinquelelmental factors and then to various life forms culminating into human beings. However, in such a linear setup, the only pathway for humans to reach back to their Cosmic Hub, i.e. Parama Purus’a, is by tracing a path back on the same linear trajectory, i.e. first by becoming quinquelemental factors and then to the Parama Purus’a. This is a dogmatic explanation as often found in Hindu religion. The picture looks like the following figure.

Now see the below photo of the creation myth of Hinduism - depicted as an inverted tree:

However, we know that this is not correct.

Ánanda Márga philosophy states, “Thus the entire creation has two phases. The first phase is the process of the transformation of subtle into crude and the second is that of crude into subtle.” (1)

According to Ánanda Márga, srs’ti is not linear, but rather oval - as shown below:

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When Dada Vishvadevananda does not know Ananda Marga philosophy then why does he try to portray himself as a great scholar of Marga teachings, and preach dogmatic Hindu mythology on the platform of Ananda Marga. Why does he like to show others that he is a fool.

in Him,
Bhakti

- The letter about PP Dada ends here.

 The sections below demarcated by asterisks are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material(s).
Each below section stands on its own as a point of interest.

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== Section 2 ==

एक शब्द से; दो शब्द से नहीं

दो भावनाएँ जहाँ मन में हैं, एक भावना को पकड़कर रखो, उसके लिए मरो | और, दूसरी भावना जो है, या तीसरी या चौथी; लात मारकर जीवन की राह से हटा दो |
समझे तुम लोग ?
[मार्गी लोग—“जी !”]
इसी तरह का कट्टर मनुष्य बनो, पक्का मनुष्य बनो | कहा गया है न कि मनुष्य जीवन में एक व्रत, वह व्रत क्या है ?  परमपुरुष की प्राप्ति, कोई दूसरा व्रत नहीं है जीवन में | व्रत एक ही है | और वह है—महाव्रत अर्थात्‌ परमपुरुष को पाना | यही है जीवन का व्रत, और कुछ मैं नहीं जानता हूँ | तो, इसके लिए वही बोले हैं कि एक रुहानी कट्टरपनी की ज़रूरत होती है | परमात्मा goal, परमपुरुष मेरा लक्ष्य है, कोई दूसरा लक्ष्य नहीं है | परमपुरुष को हम address करेंगे—एक शब्द से; दो शब्द से नहीं |”

[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] (1)

Reference
1. 30 December 1970 Patna

== Section 3: Prout ==

Causes of prostitution

Prout philosophy states, "Those who shudder at the sight of various social vices and lament, “Everything is lost; righteousness is gone; morality has vanished…” should realize that among all the causes behind this so-called all-round degeneration, social injustice is the principal one."

"Because of injustices against women with respect to their social rights and because women are economically crippled, a section of women is compelled to take to prostitution. Although there are many causes of this profession, these are the main two."

"Ananda Marga recognizes that women are as dignified human beings as men. Ananda Marga, in addition, wants to encourage women to be economically independent of men. The system in which characterless men swagger about in society while fallen women are denied proper opportunities despite their sincere desire to lead an honest life, can never be supported by justice. Women who desire to lead an honest life must be given a respectable place in society." (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #13

== Section 4: Ananda Vanii ==

Weaving textures of colours on their eyelids

“The humans of today are possessed of spirited intellect and accomplished wisdom. They are keen to advance with rapid step shattering the shackles of dogmas. They will no longer be entrapped by the illusion of opportunism. The rays of the crimson dawn of a new humanity on the eastern horizon have started weaving textures of colours on their eyelids and in the subtle recesses of their minds. As for those who have been dreaming of keeping humanity imprisoned by dogmas, their days are numbered; their blissful dreams are being shattered to pieces. I call upon all enlightened people and say: “Go ahead with courage. The humanity has been awaiting you. Establish it in the excellence and grandeur of glory.” (Ananda Vanii #53)

Note 1: True Ananda Vaniis have a number whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis do not - just as a fake car license plate has no number. By this way, you can easily recognise a Fake Ananda Vanii.

== Section 5: Bangla Quote ==

তিনি তোমাকে দেৰেন

“শক্তি দিয়েছেন ৰলেই না তার এই বিচারটা জাগল, এই ৰুদ্ধিটা জাগল, যে ‘কাজটা ভাল’ | তো, সেই জন্যে, যখন তোমার বিচার ৰলৰে, তোমার বিবেক ৰলৰে, “না, এই কাজটা ভাল", তখন ৰুঝৰে তোমার এই বিবেকের পেছনে যে প্রজ্ঞাশক্তি কাজ করে চলেছে, সে প্রজ্ঞাশক্তি যখন “এই জিনিসটা ভাল,” এই বিচারের ক্ষমতা তোমায় দিয়েছেন, তখন সেই ভাল জিনিসটাকে কর্মরূপ দেওয়ার সামর্থ্যও তিনি তোমাকে দেৰেন |” (1)

Reference
1. সংবেগ ও আকর্ষণ, EGD, 14 December 1967 Calcutta

== Section 6: Holy Teaching ==

What is heaven and hell

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Svarloka – this is the pure mental sphere on which sukha and dhuka are experienced; it is also called Manomaya Jagat, Manomaya Kośa in individuals. It is in this sphere that the saḿskáras exist. According to mythology, after the death of the physical body or Annamaya Kośa, people go to svarga or naraká, heaven or hell. The fact is that the saḿskáras which determine the individuality of unit being situated in this svarloka. The Christian and Muslim ideas of heaven and hell and also svarga in Hindu Karmakandi Jaemini Partná, were derived from the fact that the saḿskáras which determine the requitals of actions exists exits in this loka. In reality no kośa will remain after death. The saḿskáras remains as the object of the átman. Thus the ideas of heaven and hell of the Hindu, Christian and Muslim mythologies are completely false, because after death there remains no mind at all to experience heaven or hell.” (1)

Note: After death the mind is dormant so one can’t experience anything. It is well-known that so-called heaven or hell is here on earth.

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy - 3, Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy – Excerpt A

== Section 7: Links ==

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Mahaprayan of one family acarya

Baba

This email contains two sections:
1. Announcement: Mahaprayan of one family acarya
2. Reflection: Re: Mahaprayan of A'ca'rya' Janak Kishori Devi

Mahaprayan of one family acarya

Namaskar,
It is with much sadness that we share with you news of the mahaprayan (death) of respected family Acarya Chandra Deva jii of Tata Nagar - his mahaprayan occurred on 11 January 2016 at 12:30pm.

On this solemn occasion of Acaryaji's mahaprayan, surely all will recall his many contributions to the Marga and his life as an ardent sadhaka and dedicated disciple of the Lord - Shrii Shrii Anandamurti jii. Indeed, respected Chandra Devaji had a long and meaningful history in AMPS life.

During the grand occasion of the 1984 Tata Nagar DMC, Ac Chandra Deva jii was the main organiser and he inspired one of his family members to become Wt. Due to the great success of this DMC and Acarya jii's serious involvement and dedication, Baba praised him in front of all at the final general darshan. Baba told that the DMC at Tata Nagar was the successful culmination of a long tour of DMC's in 1984, starting in Deoghar. That day, Baba praised Acaryaji in such a very tender manner - hearing this, Chandra Devaji started crying.

May we all take solace in the fact that our dear family acarya Chandra Deva jii was a devotee of Sadguru Baba. Certainly he will attain mukti or moksa, accordingly. Baba will lovingly bestow His grace and he will remain under His Supreme shelter.

at the lotus feet of Baba,
Ramdev


Note 1: "Mahaprayan" means death of mortals - confirm for yourself
from the Samsad Bengali-English Dictionary

Mahaprayan (Death): Many are aware that mahaprayan (death) is the common term used in India and especially in Bengal to describe the death of any human being, even ordinary people. In that way, the obituary columns of the newspapers of Bengal regularly cite the mahaprayan (death) of various persons of society who died or passed away.

Some may get confused and wrongly think that the word 'mahaprayan' (death) is one extraordinarily devotional term to be used in association with Parama Purusa. But that is not at all the case. Rather to do so is only to undermine the eternal presence of Parama Purusa. That is why no devotees ever use the word 'mahaprayan' in reference to Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Because Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna exist eternally. Then there is no question of Their mahaprayan (death).

Baba is Parama Purusa so He is eternal and there is no question of His mahaprayan.

Here it should be known that the convention of an annual death day ceremony (i.e. shraddhainjali or mahaprayan) is a foundation of the Islamic tradition. Muslims are well known for this, and their approach of an annual death day ceremony was adopted by the leader of a particular group in AMPS. So no one should think that mahaprayan is some type of sacred event. It is done on the death day anniversary of Muslims.

And for those who need still more technical proof then all this can be clarified quite readily by referencing the dictionary. Specifically in the Samsad Bengali-English dictionary on page 742. Checking there it will be confirmed that the word 'mahaprayan' means death. Which is why it is used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens.


Note 2: Mahaprayan is only for humans not for Sadguru

Here it should be qualified that there is both real mahaprayan and fake mahaprayan. Real mahaprayan marks the death of any ordinary human being, just like the aforesaid news. This is the proper use of the term: To note a person's departure from this earth. That is the meaning of the mahaprayan term and that is the standard way the term is used in Indian languages.

Then there is the fake, or so-called, or dogmatic mahaprayan. That is when certain vested interests try to apply the mahaprayan term to Parama Purusa Himself. This is grossly inappropriate because when Parama Purusa Sadguru Baba is that Divine Entity who is beginningless and endless and resides always in our heart, then it is entirely wrong to proclaim that He is gone.

That is why rational margiis are protesting; because the Oct 21st program is so-called mahaprayan. So-called means that something is fake. Parama Purusa is eternal, thus for some vested interests to declare "mahaprayan of Parama Purusa" is nothing but so-called mahaprayan.

Mahaprayan only really happens in the case of human beings, not Parama Purusa. Those doing mahaprayan for Sadguru are hypocrites.


Note 3: Story: Sitting on Baba's lap means died?

Recently after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba.

He said, "After being punished by Baba, then He called me close and placed me on His lap - I remained there for some time soaking up His love - and He blessed me."

We all enjoyed hearing about his personal account with Baba during dharma samiiksa. When he finished telling his story, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries.


"How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Towards the end, one new margii raised his hand and asked, "How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Everyone stared at the new margii in amazement. There was a look of astonishment all around - people were really shocked to hear him say this.

The new sadhaka sensed that something was awry.

He said very matter-of-factly, "I thought that sitting on Baba's Lap means that he (the margii) died - that is why I asked that question."

This was quite eye-opening for those of us in the room: Through our language and expression we had unknowingly taught someone to think that being on Baba's lap is the equivalent of death. Because it seems that nowadays people only use the phrase "Baba's lap" when a person has died, such as "Let him rest peacefully in Baba's lap", as if in order to sit on Baba’s lap one has to die. But that is false. Sincere sadhakas regularly sit on Baba’s lap in their meditation. It is His grace. It is just like a child need not die in order to sit on hi father’s lap.


Confusion about sitting on Baba's lap

At that moment I thought that everyone, new and old, should be clear about the real and devotional meaning of this phrase, "being on Baba's lap." It should not become stigmatized such that it only means death. Because in its true sense, the phrase "being on Baba's lap" really does carry a highly devotional and sweet feeling.

It is just like how a small child sits on its parent's lap. In a similar way, a spiritual child (human being) sits on the lap of Parama Purusa. By Baba's grace this can happen anytime in one's sadhana, especially in dhyana. Such a phrase then should not become  stigmatized because too many people only use it at the time of death.

We should be careful that we do not relegate "Baba's lap" only to the point of death.

The connotation of death must not become synonymous with "being on Baba's lap." Because the phrase - "being on Baba's lap" - is a devotional experience that can happen today itself in sadhana, and especially in dhyana. The phrase "being on Baba's lap" should not lose this quality and only mean death. It should not meet the same dark fate as happened with the term harijan. Nowadays, for the occasion of death / mahaprayan, 99.9% of the time people use the phrase "on Baba's lap", and for devotional stories the phrase "on Baba's lap" is used 0.01% of the time. That is why - for devotional purposes - this phrase is already included on the endangered species list.


Lest meet same fate as "harijan"

As we all know, these days in India nobody uses the term harijan to mean "a devotee". Whereas 70 years ago it was used in that way. The term harijan did mean bhakta. But ever since the time of Gandhi when he glued the harijan term to the lowest so-called caste, i.e so-called untouchables, nobody uses the the harijan to mean devotee. Never. Because the term harijan has been stigmatized to mean "untouchable". Nobody uses it to mean "devotee", but that is the original and true meaning of the word.

The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its devotional quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.


Baba would bless devotees and place them on His lap

There are tens of thousands of recorded stories by sadhakas where they use the phrase, "on Baba's lap", when describing their experiences of being with Baba: He used to bless them and bring them on His lap.     People should understand the deeply devotional value of this expression, and not just think that Baba's lap means death, i.e. that you can only sit on His lap at the time of death. Still today there are thousands of margiis walking this earth who sat in Baba's lap. And not only that, there are countless more sadhakas who were blessed by Baba in dreams and dhyana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply devotional experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

There are so many ways an aspirant can reach unto Baba's lap including in sadhana and especially during dhyana. That is the main idea that should be preserved. Sadhana is a devotional practice and one can sit on Baba's lap in dhyana. We should make it cent-per-cent clear to one and all that the phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", does not mean death.


Dogma:
if "on Baba's lap" only used for death

Here are quoted lines from recently posted emails on various forums, wherein the writer uses the phrase - "in Baba's lap" - with the occasion of death:

- "May he rest in HIS loving lap of eternity."

- "We are sure that Baba has taken him in His loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in Baba's lap forever."

- "Let her rest peacefully in Baba's Lap - which she always desired."

- "now he is in beloved Baba's lap"

- "May his soul get peaceful place in His lap"

- "He is now in BÁBÁ'S loving lap"

- "May Baba bless him with a seat in His lap."

- "May BABA accept him in HIS divine lap!"

- "May Baba take him in his eternal loving lap."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. Of course, it is fine to write like that. Here the point is that this same phrase "in Baba's lap" should also be used when describing one's devotional practices and experiences. But these days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's devotional experiences - unfortunately. By this way, the phrase "in Baba's lap" is being misused and step by step the real meaning is being forgotten as now people more commonly use the phrase to eulogize those who have died, and much less so to express their devotional feeling. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.

Here again is the central idea:

The connotation of death must not become synonymous with "being on Baba's lap." Because the phrase - "being on Baba's lap" - is a devotional experience that can happen today itself in sadhana, and especially in dhyana. The phrase "being on Baba's lap" should not lose this quality and only mean death. It should not meet the same dark fate as happened with the term harijan. Nowadays, for the occasion of death / mahaprayan, 99.9% of the time people use the phrase "on Baba's lap", and for devotional stories the phrase "on Baba's lap" is used 0.01% of the time. That is why - for devotional purposes - this phrase is already included on the endangered species list.

The idea is that this phrase - Baba's lap - has been linked with death due to extreme overuse. So for some time if sadhakas use this phrase exclusively for devotional purposes, that will be best.

== Section 2 ==

Re: Mahaprayan of A'ca'rya' Janak Kishori Devi

Dear Sharadaji,

Thanks for your mail to inform about the death of Janak Kishoriji. I was informed by Sitaramji about her passing away. I knew her personally. I am really unfortunate to have missed her cremation due to my inability to do so. She has remained so affectionate to remain always in my memory.

Yours brotherly,
Er.Suresh


Note: Here is a link to the announcement of the Mahaprayan of A'ca'rya' Janak Kishori Devi

Mahaprayan of A'ca'rya' Janak Kishori Devi

Baba

Mahaprayan of A'ca'rya' Janak Kishori Devi

Dear brothers and sisters:
   
Namaskar,

With deep pain I share with you the news of the mahaprayan (death) of respected A'ca'rya' Janak Kishori Devi. She was 100 years old. Her mahaprayan (death) occurred in the evening of 28th Dec 2015 in Patna. She was a true example - both in life and death.

A'ca'rya Janak Kishori received her initiation in 1961. By His grace she become an a'carya' in the year 1965. She was blessed with the experience of intense spiritual realisation throughout her long life. That is why she remained the epitome of hope and a source of unending inspiration to all those who came in her contact, including those whom she initiated.

As a sincere and dedicated sadhika' she ​was a humble person and remained active all her life as an exemplary disciple. Even while dying she retained her consciousness. She is a rare example of a family a'ca'rya’ for her flawless conduct. She earned Baba's public appreciation for her outstanding conduct. As Parama Purus'a Baba reestablished the age-old promise of "Yogasksemamvahamham" through her life.

May we all take solace in the fact that our dear A'ca'rya' Janak Kishori Devi was a devotee of Sadguru Baba. Certainly she will attain mukti or moksa, accordingly. Baba will lovingly bestow His grace and she will remain under His Supreme shelter.

In Him,
Sharada
   
PS: Her husband Shrii Devakinandan was also a dedicated sadhaka and a'ca'rya. At the time of her ​death, her three daughters and a son were present - along with their families.   
 

Note 1: "Mahaprayan" means death of mortals - confirm for yourself
from the Samsad Bengali-English Dictionary

Mahaprayan (Death): Many are aware that mahaprayan (death) is the common term used in India and especially in Bengal to describe the death of any human being, even ordinary people. In that way, the obituary columns of the newspapers of Bengal regularly cite the mahaprayan (death) of various persons of society who died or passed away.

Some may get confused and wrongly think that the word 'mahaprayan' (death) is one extraordinarily devotional term to be used in association with Parama Purusa. But that is not at all the case. Rather to do so is only to undermine the eternal presence of Parama Purusa. That is why no devotees ever use the word 'mahaprayan' in reference to Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Because Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna exist eternally. Then there is no question of Their mahaprayan (death).

Baba is Parama Purusa so He is eternal and there is no question of His mahaprayan.

Here it should be known that the convention of an annual death day ceremony (i.e. shraddhainjali or mahaprayan) is a foundation of the Islamic tradition. Muslims are well known for this, and their approach of an annual death day ceremony was adopted by the leader of a particular group in AMPS. So no one should think that mahaprayan is some type of sacred event. It is done on the death day anniversary of Muslims.

And for those who need still more technical proof then all this can be clarified quite readily by referencing the dictionary. Specifically in the Samsad Bengali-English dictionary on page 742. Checking there it will be confirmed that the word 'mahaprayan' means death. Which is why it is used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens.


Note 2: Mahaprayan is only for humans
Sadguru is eternal

Here it should be qualified that there is both real mahaprayan and fake mahaprayan. Real mahaprayan marks the death of any ordinary human being, just like the aforesaid news. This is the proper use of the term: To note a person's departure from this earth. That is the meaning of the mahaprayan term and that is the standard way the term is used in Indian languages.

Then there is the fake, or so-called, or dogmatic mahaprayan. That is when certain vested interests try to apply the mahaprayan term to Parama Purusa Himself. This is grossly inappropriate because when Parama Purusa Sadguru Baba is that Divine Entity who is beginningless and endless and resides always in our heart, then it is entirely wrong to proclaim that He is gone.

That is why rational margiis are protesting; because the Oct 21st program is so-called mahaprayan. So-called means that something is fake. Parama Purusa is eternal, thus for some vested interests to declare "mahaprayan of Parama Purusa" is nothing but so-called mahaprayan.

Mahaprayan only really happens in the case of human beings, not Parama Purusa.


Note 3: Story: Sitting on Baba's lap means died?

Recently after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba.

He said, "After being punished by Baba, then He called me close and placed me on His lap - I remained there for some time soaking up His love - and He blessed me."

We all enjoyed hearing about his personal account with Baba during dharma samiiksa. When he finished telling his story, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries.


"How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Towards the end, one new margii raised his hand and asked, "How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Everyone stared at the new margii in amazement. There was a look of astonishment all around - people were really shocked to hear him say this.

The new sadhaka sensed that something was awry.

He said very matter-of-factly, "I thought that sitting on Baba's Lap means that he (the margii) died - that is why I asked that question."

This was quite eye-opening for those of us in the room: Through our language and expression we had unknowingly taught someone to think that being on Baba's lap is the equivalent of death. Because it seems that nowadays people only use the phrase "Baba's lap" when a person has died, such as "Let him rest peacefully in Baba's lap", as if in order to sit on Baba’s lap one has to die. But that is false. Sincere sadhakas regularly sit on Baba’s lap in their meditation. It is His grace. It is just like a child need not die in order to sit on hi father’s lap.


Confusion about sitting on Baba's lap

At that moment I thought that everyone, new and old, should be clear about the real and devotional meaning of this phrase, "being on Baba's lap." It should not become stigmatized such that it only means death. Because in its true sense, the phrase "being on Baba's lap" really does carry a highly devotional and sweet feeling.

It is just like how a small child sits on its parent's lap. In a similar way, a spiritual child (human being) sits on the lap of Parama Purusa. By Baba's grace this can happen anytime in one's sadhana, especially in dhyana. Such a phrase then should not become  stigmatized because too many people only use it at the time of death.

We should be careful that we do not relegate "Baba's lap" only to the point of death.

The connotation of death must not become synonymous with "being on Baba's lap." Because the phrase - "being on Baba's lap" - is a devotional experience that can happen today itself in sadhana, and especially in dhyana. The phrase "being on Baba's lap" should not lose this quality and only mean death. It should not meet the same dark fate as happened with the term harijan. Nowadays, for the occasion of death / mahaprayan, 99.9% of the time people use the phrase "on Baba's lap", and for devotional stories the phrase "on Baba's lap" is used 0.01% of the time. That is why - for devotional purposes - this phrase is already included on the endangered species list.


Lest meet same fate as "harijan"

As we all know, these days in India nobody uses the term harijan to mean "a devotee". Whereas 70 years ago it was used in that way. The term harijan did mean bhakta. But ever since the time of Gandhi when he glued the harijan term to the lowest so-called caste, i.e so-called untouchables, nobody uses the the harijan to mean devotee. Never. Because the term harijan has been stigmatized to mean "untouchable". Nobody uses it to mean "devotee", but that is the original and true meaning of the word.

The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its devotional quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.


Baba would bless devotees and place them on His lap

There are tens of thousands of recorded stories by sadhakas where they use the phrase, "on Baba's lap", when describing their experiences of being with Baba: He used to bless them and bring them on His lap.     People should understand the deeply devotional value of this expression, and not just think that Baba's lap means death, i.e. that you can only sit on His lap at the time of death. Still today there are thousands of margiis walking this earth who sat in Baba's lap. And not only that, there are countless more sadhakas who were blessed by Baba in dreams and dhyana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply devotional experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

There are so many ways an aspirant can reach unto Baba's lap including in sadhana and especially during dhyana. That is the main idea that should be preserved. Sadhana is a devotional practice and one can sit on Baba's lap in dhyana. We should make it cent-per-cent clear to one and all that the phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", does not mean death.


Dogma:
if "on Baba's lap" only used for death

Here are quoted lines from recently posted emails on various forums, wherein the writer uses the phrase - "in Baba's lap" - with the occasion of death:

- "May he rest in HIS loving lap of eternity."

- "We are sure that Baba has taken him in His loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in Baba's lap forever."

- "Let her rest peacefully in Baba's Lap - which she always desired."

- "now he is in beloved Baba's lap"

- "May his soul get peaceful place in His lap"

- "He is now in BÁBÁ'S loving lap"

- "May Baba bless him with a seat in His lap."

- "May BABA accept him in HIS divine lap!"

- "May Baba take him in his eternal loving lap."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. Of course, it is fine to write like that. Here the point is that this same phrase "in Baba's lap" should also be used when describing one's devotional practices and experiences. But these days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's devotional experiences - unfortunately. By this way, the phrase "in Baba's lap" is being misused and step by step the real meaning is being forgotten as now people more commonly use the phrase to eulogize those who have died, and much less so to express their devotional feeling. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.

Here again is the central idea:

The connotation of death must not become synonymous with "being on Baba's lap." Because the phrase - "being on Baba's lap" - is a devotional experience that can happen today itself in sadhana, and especially in dhyana. The phrase "being on Baba's lap" should not lose this quality and only mean death. It should not meet the same dark fate as happened with the term harijan. Nowadays, for the occasion of death / mahaprayan, 99.9% of the time people use the phrase "on Baba's lap", and for devotional stories the phrase "on Baba's lap" is used 0.01% of the time. That is why - for devotional purposes - this phrase is already included on the endangered species list.

The idea is that this phrase - Baba's lap - has been linked with death due to extreme overuse. So for some time if sadhakas use this phrase exclusively for devotional purposes, that will be best.

Prajina Bharatii editors preaching cowardly behaviour + 2 more

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Prajina Bharatii editors preaching cowardly behaviour

Namaskár,
The Editorial of Prajina Bharatii (PB) magazine #249, entitled “Service to God”, presents some fake and bogus notions on service. To begin, see this below highly problematic paragraph from their Editorial: 

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So in the Editorial our Prajina Bharatii Dadas are saying that one should not serve or help those suffering people in distress if that threatens or hinders one’s own safety and well-being. If anyone is in distress then keep distance and do not invite trouble - and if some problem is going to come then run away. That is the fundamental spirit of the Editorial.

Now let’s first see what Sadguru Bábá has spoken about the importance of service or sevá in the life of a sádhaka.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “One who does not come forward to help when seeing a person in distress is unworthy to be called a human being – he or she is a slur on Ananda Marga.” (1)

In His above guideline, Baba’s directive is that if there is someone in distress then service must be rendered - help must be given, otherwise one is a slur in the name of Ananda Marga. So Baba’s teaching is full of courage and bravery. Baba does not qualify that one should not come forward if it might be a little dangerous. Rather running from the scene is the sign of a coward, a sub-human - i.e. a slur in the name of Ananda Marga. So in all circumstances and in all conditions one should help those in distress.

Yet the Prajina Bharatii editorial suggests some cowardly approach in the name of serving others. So this is an inappropriate position to take as invariably situations arise whereby we must tak risk to help and serve others. For instance, if a weak person is being harassed and bullied in front of our eyes then it is imperative to step forward and save the situation and not run away like a cowards. One must do something to save the weak. The sádhaka is to provide kśatriyocita sevá.

Ánanda Márga ideology states, “kśatriyocita [martial service] is security service, helping the weak.” (2)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “One who does not come forward to help when seeing a person in distress is unworthy to be called a human being – he or she is a slur on Ananda Marga.” (3)


Came home from school with a bloody nose

And indeed Sadguru Baba is keen that one should always help those in distress - regardless of the circumstances. Who can forget the occasion when Baba’s younger brother Himanshu Ranjan came home from school with a bloody nose. All the family members asked him what happened and Himanshu explained that he was walking home when he saw some older boys picking on and bullying one small, younger boy. The boy was weak and defenseless and the older boys were hitting him. So Himanshu rushed to the boy’s defense and fought off the older boys and in the process Himanshu got a bloody nose. All the various family members scolded Himanshu and said to avoid such trouble next time otherwise he will get hurt again. Then Himanshu went to Baba and told Him what happened, and Baba was very proud of Himanshu and He told Himanshu that he had done the right thing and that he was a hero.


Prajina Bharatii editors preaching cowardly dealing

Sadly, the editors and publishers of Prajina Bharatii #249 are unworthy in this regard. They are preaching cowardly behaviour while Baba is teaching bravery. If Ananda Margiis follow what those editors are telling then nobody will join the police force, fire brigade, or even the village security unit etc. These editors are unworthy to propagate Ananda Marga ideology. They are preaching their cowardly things in the name of Ananda Marga ideology. That is sinful.

in Him,
Bhakti


Note 1: Here is the list of wrongdoers

Editor- A’ca’rya Ra’kesha’nanda Avt. (secy.-Purodha’ Board)
Sub-editor- A’ca’rya Amaleshananda Avt (secy.-Avadhuta Board)
Subscription-A’ca’rya Puspendrananda Avt. (secy.-A’ca’rya Board)
Publisher/circulation- A’ca’rya Pranaveshananda Avt. (secy.-Ta’ttvika Board)
(Prajiṋa Bharatii magazine - consecutive no. #249)


References
1. Caryacarya, part 2, Society, point #12
2. AV-30, The Four Kinds of Service
3. Caryacarya, part 2, Society, point #12

== Section 2: Main Topic ==

Please do not forget this request 

(Note: Only those who sincerely practice the higher lessons of sahaja yoga meditation can understand this song in the depths of their heart.) 

"Je gán tomáke shonái,tumi ki shono ná priya..." (Prabhat Samgiita 4471)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, O' my dearmost, don't You listen to the song which I am singing for You? That song which is coming from my heart, is that to be neglected? The song which expresses my innermost, heart-felt longing and yearning for You, is that to be ignored? Please tell me, O dear.

O' Divine Entity, the flower blooms and blossoms on this earth and emanates a sweet aroma all around. But after some time that same flower is just lying in the dust crying. Then can this be overlooked - should it just be forgotten?

Baba, O’ Parama Purusa, after showering all sorts of blessings upon me, if you make me impoverished then please remember the request of that impoverished fellow sometimes. In the past we were close, but now, because of my shortcomings, You have forgotten me. Our love should be beyond all merits and demerits, so please don’t neglect me. Please do not forget this request...

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== Section 3: Links ==

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Discussion margii rights: How ACB, LFT, BP systems got destroyed + 5 more

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This email contains six sections
1. Posting: Discussion margii rights: How ACB, LFT, BP...

2. Hindi Quote: साधना से मानसिक विकाश होता है
3. Bangla Quote: গোরু, ভেড়া, তারা ঈশ্বরের অভিশপ্ত?
4. PS #1050: Song for those who balkanized Ananda Marga
5. Comment: Re: What about aggressive stocks
6. Links

Discussion margii rights: How ACB, LFT, BP systems etc
got destroyed step by step

Note: This is from What's App discussion group comprised of various margiis and Wt vital the issue of margiis rights. This was edited very slightly on points of spelling and grammar.


Senior margii N wrote about How some senior Wts
destroyed Baba's given system about margii rights

A misconception is being created that in the organisational structure Margiis do not have any role. They think that the structure consists exclusively of whole timer workers. But this is only the partial truth that only WTs are in the structure. LFTs and PKBs are also part of organisational structure. But this concept that LFT are also part of organisation is not much propagated. LFT has been made DS, CS PU ( ( N.Y. sector) and president of Anandamarga. We have already discussed that under a conspiracy complete LFT system has been targeted because a Grihii worker is having opportunity to work at par with Sannyasi worker.

Where in mid 1960's WT were given tremendous responsibilities in organisational structure. They became prominent in all structural posting.

But in mid 1980 reverd BABA introduced another revolutionary institution where Grihii Margiis were attached with each structural Posting of whole timer worker. This He called ACB.

No structural post is complete if it do not have ACB of Margiis.

GS will have ACB, Àll global structural post like Global Eraws secrestary will have ACB, Global PRS, Amurt, MU, PU etc all will have ACB which is consisting of Margiis. Like that all Sectorial, regional, diocese etc level structural will have ACB of Margiis.

If any structural posting does not have ACB of Margiis then that post is not complete, that structural post is semi structural post. This incomplete structural post must not be accepted by Margii Samaj which is against given rule of our Gurudev. Gurudev wanted each worker of structure to work in syncronise with ACB ( with a advisory and working body of margii)


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Senior margii N wrote misconception is created by imposing proverb like
"No logic, no reasoning only compliance to order"

A group of influential sannyasi worker, who developed psydo superiority complex conspired to promote inflated importance to structural posts (with falsehood that structure is only Sannyasi worker institution).

To establish their superiority they further conspired to propagate that everybody has to follow order of structure that is of WT.

These people created self goaded system by neglecting system of revered BABA.

Further misconception is created by imposing proverb like... "No logic, no reasoning only compliance to order"

By many means these conspirators actually tried to prove that in AM organisation such where there is no place and space of deliberation, discussion, logic and reasoning.

They are trying to prove that Margiis are cattle class, an non-existent entity in organisational hierarchy. But the fact is structure is null and void if it is not consistent of ACB (a body of margii who, deliberate, discuss, advise and work with structure )

So on each decision of structure there is huge space for discussion and deliberation with Grihii Margiis.

Many Margiis have asked how we can stop land sale?
How we can address any other organisational irregulity if we see any?

Answer is By ACB.

Advisory committee of Margii will interact with Margiis and it'll advise structural post holder for the decision. This is legal and organisational procedure.

If fully functional ACB is attached with each structural posting, it 'll be difficult to cover irregular practice plush it 'll help structure to work efficiently.


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Senior margii R wrote about Margiis too are befooled
by WTs in the name of PP, structure, system etc.:

Like people of India, who are always befooled by politicians, on one pretext or another, Margiis too are befooled by WTs in the name of PP, structure, system etc. We need to believe in ourselves as well as given systems of Acaryas(Grihiis), ACB, Bhukti Committee & Bhukti Pradhan, LFT, PKB etc. We need to remember that all these are introduced & established by "Baba Himself". No WT, even PP or CC, I repeat even PP or CC, is authorized to change Baba's given system or Caryacarya. Here, I would like to remind that adding Mahaprayan chapter in Caryacarya is a big blunder by then CC members.

We, the Grihiis, need to have faith & conviction in "Baba's" given system and strongly oppose all those who are distorting the given ideals.

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in Him,
Prabhakar

== Section 2: Hindi Quote ==

साधना से मानसिक विकाश होता है 

साधना से मन तो बढ़ता ही है जी | आत्मा की भी प्रगति होती है | आत्मा की प्रगति कैसे होती है, किस तरह की चीज़ है | वह तरक्की कैसी चीज़ है जी | हम कहते हैं कि इससे रुहानी तरक्की होती है | यह रुहानी तरक्की क्या है, जी ? मनुष्य जब साधना की बदौलत परमपुरुष की ओर बढ़ते हैं, तो बौद्धिक विकाश के साथ-साथ मानसिक विकाश भी होता है |
[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] 

Reference
1. Importance of Sa'dhana' and its Goal,V21-02 (H),प्रातःकालीन जनरल दर्शन, 30 दिसम्बर, 1980, आनन्दनगर

== Section 3: Bangla Quote ==

গোরু, ভেড়া, তারা ঈশ্বরের অভিশপ্ত?

“যে একটা বিশেষ গোষ্ঠী, ৰাকী সমস্ত মানুষের, বা ৰাকী সমস্ত জীব-জন্তুর উপর শোষণ করে চলেছে | অথবা, একটা বিশেষ গোষ্ঠী, আর একটা বিশেষ গোষ্ঠীর উপর অত্যাচার শোষণ করে চলেছে | এমন আমরা দেখতে পাই অনেকে ভাবে যে “তারা ৰুঝি ঈশ্বরের আশীর্বাদ-পূত জীব | আর ৰাকী জনগোষ্ঠীরা ঈশ্বরের অভিশাপ | তারা অনেকে ভাবে---”যে হেতু মানুষ শ্রেষ্ঠ জীব, সুতরাং ৰাকী জীবেরা কুকুর, ছাগল, গোরু, ভেড়া, তারা ঈশ্বরের অভিশপ্ত | সুতরাং তাদের যত পার, শোষণ করো |”  যে হেতু তারা পেছিয়ে পড়ে আছে, তাই ধরে নিতে হৰে | যে হেতু downtrodden, সেই জন্যে ধরে নিতে হৰে, যে ওদের উপর শোষণ করৰার অধিকার, ওদের উপর অত্যাচার করৰার অধিকার, এই সমস্ত আশীর্বাদ-পুষ্ট জীবের আছে | এ ধারণা একটা মানসিক ব্যাধি ছাড়া আর কিছুই নয় |” 

Reference
1. ১ জানুয়ারি  ১৯৮৪

== Section 4: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Song for those who balkanized Ananda Marga

Prabhat Samgiita Intro: This song depicts one devotee who was very good in the remote past, but then became very bad - sinful - and committed many heinous crimes for a long period. Now that same bhakta feels repentant for all those wrongs. That is what is expressed in the below song. In contrast, this song is not for those who did demonic work and do not have any repentance.

"Ámi, tomáy bhúle ándhár tale, taliye kothá giye chinu,
tumi dáo ni keno bádhá more..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1050)

Purport:

O’ Divine Entity, forgetting You, I became deeply immersed in the filth of the bottomless dark chasm. I started propagating isms based on geo, socio, and linguistic sentiments. I turned away from the path of dharma & neo-humanism and did the opposite of what You taught me to do. I tried to befool people infusing dogma, groupism in order to cultivate the greatness of my land. To that end I created various tiirthas - i.e. so-called holy lands. O’ Parama Purusa Baba, why didn’t You stop me from doing sinful deeds.

Baba, I lost all my tenderness and kindness and became a cruel demon - a monster. I harassed, abused, threatened, harmed, and expelled so many of my innocent brothers & sisters. I lost all my basic humanity. I gave up all those values which You instilled within me and I followed the path of sin. Baba, how could You tolerate me this so calmly?

I was not focusing on the supreme effulgence of Parama Purusa - nor was I following the path of rationality. Due to deep infatuation with power, post, and prestige etc, in my vanity and blind ego, I was thinking, “I am extraordinary and can do no wrong.” I tried to destroy those who opposed me. I wholly ignored the rational objections of others. Rather I tortured them. I went against all Your given codes of morality and ethics. I was wholly absorbed in my own vanity and ego; I was cast under the spell of infatuation like a blind person. Baba,, why did You not prevent me?

Baba, O’ Parama Purusa, I did not try to rectify my own mistakes. Deliberately I went on committing more and more sin. I thought that I was above all codes of morality. I justified to myself that I was within the bounds of dharma. I felt that no matter the degree of my negative and bad dealings, it was all approved. My feeling was that I was beyond reproach and could commit no sin. In my negative state I thought I could do anything - even kill others for personal gain and my narrow interest. I arrogantly justified that it was all dharmic. I spoke ill of others for their errors and wrongdoing. I ridiculed, criticized, and lambasted them and magnified their small mistakes as being very big. But I did not try to rectify my own mistakes. Baba,, why did You not stop me from behaving in this way?

Baba, forgetting You, I became engrossed wretched behaviours and slipped into the deepest depths. Baba, how could You allow this to happen to me...


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== Section 5: Comment ==

Re: What about aggressive stocks

What about GS Dada Citsvarupananda & this ill

Namaskar,

Many are aware of the financial scandal that plagued GS Dada Citsvarupanandji back in 2012. With extreme greed, he was enticed the proposition of a big donation from overseas - and lured into scandal. GS Dada borrowed large sums of monies from numerous, trusting Wts with the promise the he would pay them back double - once he secured that big donation. With the lust of that big donation, GS Dada secured huge sums of monies and in the end he lost it all. He lost what he borrowed from the Wts and never got the so-called promise donation from overseas. GS Dadas entire approach was like the gambling / lottery addict as he lost his senses - wholly intoxication by the prospect of gaining money. Alas, he lost all.

in Him,
Vrajesh

Note: Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic - What about aggressive stocks

== Section 6: Links ==

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Writing wrong in the name of Baba

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This email contains seven sections:
1. Posting: Writing wrong in the name of Baba

2. Hindi Quote: हमें उम्मीद है कि निकट भविष्य में
3. Bangla Quote: আনন্দমার্গের উপর অকথ্য
4. PS #3059: In the jubilation of this festival of effulgence I want Your close proximity
5. Helping others not to think like this - Ananda Vanii
6. Holy Teaching: No destructive criticism, but always constructive criticism
7. Links

Writing wrong in the name of Baba

Namaskar,
One writer in his book makes a gross error in Baba's name. This matter should be corrected at the earliest - along with other faults from this publication. Please read below for details.


The writer misrepresents Baba's below teaching

As we know Baba would regularly speak on a vast array of subjects, according to His wish. Here in His discourse Baba is talking about the geological history of the Ananda Nagar region, also known as Rahr. Specifically Baba says that the land of Ananda Nagar is extremely old - 300 million years old - whereas, in comparison, the landmass of northern India is much newer, about 30 million years old.

"Ráŕh – the oldest part of this Gondwanaland that has remained above the sea – was the birth place of human beings. The hills of Anandanagar in Ráŕh are also at least 300 million years old. At that time there was no Himalayas. Then at least 30 million years ago, a plutonic earthquake occurred. The land in the portions where the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are now was submerged under the sea and the present North India emerged....All this, including the emergence of the Himalayas, took place about 30 million years ago. The Himalayas are therefore approximately 30 million years old, but Gondwana land and Ráŕh are much older than that." (1)

So Baba's guideline is that the Ananda Nagar land mass and the surrounding area including the city of Ranchi is 300 million years old while the regions to the north are just 30 million years old.

Now see what one person has written.


The writer tells the opposite - in Baba's name

On page 110 of his "JY" book, the person writes that while on field walk near Ranchi, i.e. in the immediate Ananda Nagar area, Baba made the following statement.

"The soil here is newly formed by comparison, whereas the soil of Patna is quite old." (JY book, p.110)

The person cites the above as a direct quote from Baba. That means he attributes those words as coming directly from Baba. That is how it is presented in his "JY" book.

Thus the writer here is claiming that Baba Himself is telling that the Ananda Nagar / Ranchi land mass is much newer than the land mass to the north in the Patna region. As we know Ranchi lies 300+ km to the south of Patna.

Needless to say, such claims by the person completely contradict Baba's teaching from His discourse, "Geology and Human Civilization", delivered in Ananda Nagar in 1987. In His discourse, Baba guides us that the Ananda Nagar / Ranchi area is part of the oldest landmass on earth and is at least 300 million years old; in contrast, the area to the north is a much newer land mass. It is only 30 million years old. Baba informs us that the Ananda Nagar region is 270 million years older.

But the writer tells the exact opposite. He claims that Baba Himself directly states that the Ranchi / Ananda Nagar region is much newer and much younger than the land mass to the north.

"The soil here [Ranchi / Ananda Nagar] is newly formed by comparison, whereas the soil of Patna [Northern Bihar] is quite old." (JY book, p.110)

So the "JY" writer has gotten the whole equation backwards and the worst part is the he has done it all in Baba's name. As if Baba spoke one thing one day in one discourse, and then on another occasion spoke the polar opposite. This is the mess this JY book writer is making.

Nowadays, modern geologists can easily decipher which land mass is older and which is not. They can easily verify if what Baba spoke in His discourse is 100% accurate and whether what the JY writer has attributed to Baba is 100% wrong. This is not a mystery to modern-day geologists. So, because of the misrepresentation of facts in the JY book, those geologists will form a poor opinion about Baba and think that He wrongly spoke. This is the fallout.

So this type of contradiction just creates a mess. In his sloppiness, the "JY" writer confuses the issue entirely and - as noted above - the worst part is that he does it all in Baba's name.

Although this person took up the job of writing the "JY" book, he was not up to the task. This writer was ill-suited for the job. Here we should pay heed to Baba's warning.

Andhenaeva niiyamánáh yathándháh
[They are just like the blind leading the blind.] (2)


They do more harm than good to the society

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The scriptures should always be interpreted by qualified scholars, competent philosophers, and penetrating thinkers. If one tries to interpret a profound scripture with superficial knowledge, the interpreter appears ridiculous and the audience is confused."      
   "There are some people who are neither scholars, nor philosophers, nor penetrating thinkers, but merely wander about interpreting scriptures as a means of livelihood. They utterly fail to present the proper matter in the correct perspective before the audience...[and] do more harm than good to the society."
   "[They] interpret the scriptures just to exhibit their intellect - to procure for themselves a certificate of erudition. They remain far from the living spirit of the scriptures." (3)

Namaskar,
in Him,
Amrta


Note 1: Which book

The name of the publication or "JY" book is "The Jamalpur Years", written by brother Devashish (Deva'shiis'a / Devashish / Devashiisa) a.k.a. Donald Acosta, originally of NY sector.

References
1. A Few Problems Solved - 9, Geology and Human Civilization
2. Problems of the Day, point #32
3. Namah Shivaya Shantaya

== Section 2: Hindi Quote ==

हमें उम्मीद है कि निकट भविष्य में

“आलोच्य विषय है---"साधना मार्ग, तन्मात्र, और संवृत्ति” | यह साधना, micrivitum नहीं करता है | साधना करता है मनुष्य का अहंतत्त्व | इसलिए कहा गया है, कि यद्यपि अहंतत्त्व और जीवों में भी है, मगर उनमें यह अहंतत्त्व अविकशित है | अविकशित होने की वज़ह, वह अपनी प्रधानता स्थापित नहीं कर सकता है | कुत्ते, गाय, और बन्दर, ऐसे कुछ जीव-जन्तु हैं, जिनमें अहंतत्त्व कुछ विकशित हैं, और-जीवों के बनिस्बत; मगर अधिक नहीं | हमें उम्मीद है कि निकट भविष्य में वे साधनामार्ग को अपना सकेंगे |”

[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] (1)

Reference
1. हिंदी, अप्रकाशित 4 June 1989 DMC Ananda Nagar

== Section 3: Bangla Quote ==

আনন্দমার্গের উপর অকথ্য

“পরমপুরুষ শক্তি দিয়েছেন, কাজে লাগাৰার জন্য | বিদ্বানের বিদ্যা, ৰলবানের ৰল, ৰুদ্ধিমানের ৰুদ্ধি, এগুলো দেওয়া হয়েছে পুংজী করে রাখৰার জন্য নয়; কাজে লাগাৰার জন্য | যে মানুষ তা লাগায় না, সে ঈশ্বরের কাছ থেকে কোনও কিছু চাইৰার অধিকার রাখে না | আর যে মানুষ অপব্যবহার করে, অপব্যবহার করার ফলে, জগতের তো ক্ষতি হয়েই, তার শক্তিও এক দিন শেষ হয়ে যায় | তোমরা চাক্ষুস্‌ দেখেছ, অতীতে কোনও একটি শক্তি, অতিদম্ভের ফলে ভেবে ছিল যে সৰ কিছু সে করতে পারে | আনন্দমার্গের উপর অকথ্য নির্য়াতন হয়েছিল | কিন্তু সেই নির্য়াতন সহ্য করেও আনন্দমার্গ মাথা তুলে দাঁড়িয়েছে |

[“ৰাৰা, ৰাৰা, ৰাৰা !”] (1)

Reference
1. Abhi4-11 Egiye Cala'i Ma'nus'er Dharma

== Section 4: Prabhat Samgiita ==

In the jubilation of this festival of effulgence I want Your close proximity

"Tomáre ceyechi mor káche káche, áloker e utsave..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3059)

(Note: Only those who sincerely practice the higher lessons of sahaja yoga meditation can understand this song in the depths of their heart.)  

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, in the jubilation of this festival of effulgence, which is filled with rhythms and tunes, and song and dance, I want Your close proximity. in this festival, I want Your presence in my happy days, blissful moments. O my Lord, without You I am lonely.

O’ Parama Purusa, In this tribhuvana [1], there are none who have qualities like You. You have infinite attributions. Since nobody can count those attributions that is why people call You nirguńa. When we come in contact with You we realise that You are treasure of all qualities. You are the embodiment of all the merits.

O’ Parama Purusa Baba, in this universe no one is there who has karuńá [2] like You. You are karuńá peersonified. Regardless of whatever wrong we do, You always shower Your love and compassion. You go on playing the viińá [3] of karuńá. When You see others suffering Your heart melts. You shower Your love and grace. O’ Parama Purusa when we visualize Your mohan form in our mind then we achieve liberation and salvation….

Baba, on this auspicious occasion I want Your close proximity. Please remain along with me. There is no entity in this entire universe with whom You can be compared. Like You, there is no one else who is ever-compassionate and ever-gracious...


Notes For Prabhat Samgiita #3059:

[1] Tribhuvan / triloka: The prefix "Tri" means 'three' and the term "bhuvan" means 'world'. And here Ananda Marga ideology further clarifies what He exactly means by tribhuvan, or the three worlds:

"Tribhuvana means the expressed world, the psychic world and the astral world or, you may say, Causal World." (1)

This following section about triloka is from general darshan of 16 July 1980 in Patna. The two excerpts cited below define what the three lokas are and where they exist.

What are the three lokas

“The Supreme cognitive faculty is the subjectivity. And the second compartment of His Cosmic Mind takes the form of this moving world, of this animated or inanimated world. Everything resides, everything is created, everything is maintained, everything is nourished, and everything undergoes final metamorphosis within the vast objectivated mind, that is within the second mental counterpart of the Supreme Entity...”

“Now, what's the meaning of triloka, tribhuvana ? You have got a physical body made of so many elements, so many compounds. And we say it is [the] quinquelemental universe, composed of five fundamental factors...”

“And you exist in this realm of physicalities. This is one bhuvana. And, the subtler portion of the physical structure of living beings, when that subtler portion gets powdered down, is metamorphosed into ectoplasm, it becomes the mind. You have got a mind. And as all of you know, you are not the mind. You are the owner of the mind. So, your second existence is the mental world. Second world...”

“Your "I" is concentrated round your ego. And that pinnacled ego touches the astral stratum. So, that astral stratum is the third world. One physical world, another mental world, and another that subtle astral world. So, there are three worlds.” (2)

Where three lokas exist

“Both for microcosm and Macrocosm. In case of Macrocosm, all these three worlds lie within the second compartment of the [Cosmic] mind. First compartment is the cognitive mind. And second compartment is the "done mind", objectivated mind, mind that can be seen, that can be realized, that can be enjoyed singularly. So, these are the three bhuvanas, three worlds.” (3)


[2] Karun'a': This is when one is pained by seeing another's suffering and feels, "I should help them.” This type of empathetic feeling is karun'a'. For example, suppose you saw one beggar who is suffering. By seeing his pitiful situation then you felt in your heart that, "I should help him and remove his suffering. This very feeling of the heart towards that suffering beggar is the expression of karuna'.

Similarly, suppose a bhakta is suffering and unable to move ahead in the physical, psychic, or spiritual realm. In such circumstances, Parama Purusa cannot bear to watch His bhaktas go through so much suffering. When devotees are helpless and trying hard to move ahead on their forward journey and they face all kinds of obstacles, complexes, bondages, and suffering due to their own samskaras - and the situation arises where they can no longer move ahead - seeing this unbearable scene, Parama Purusa feels He must rescue them immediately from their suffering. With His deep empathy and mercy, Parama Purusa removes their suffering, so that once again they can move ahead in all realms of life. This entire liila is called His karun'a'.

Difference Between Krpa' & Karun'a'

In the case of karun'a', Parama Purusa is moved by a bhakta's suffering and comes forward to save that bhakta from their suffering. With krpa' (grace), the bhakta is not suffering but even then Parama Purusa is bestowing His blessing.

It is just like if a baby is sick and with great empathy a neighbor selflessly gives that infant more attention without expecting anything in return. That neighbor just lovingly places the sick baby on her lap in a very special way and serves the baby. That is karuna. Because the neighbor is moved and motivated into action by seeing the sick child's suffering. In contrast, if that same baby is not sick, and the neighbor just wishes to bring the baby on her lap to serve the baby, then that is krpa.

Similarly, when out of empathy Parama Purusa lovingly comes to the aid of His suffering devotee to relieve them of their spiritual strife, that is His karuna; and, if that same devotee is not suffering devotionally, yet Baba still bestows His blessing, that is His krpa.

So there is a distinct difference between krpa (grace) and karuna (compassion).

When Parama Purusa showers His karuna He helps that suffering person and relieves them of their pain and agony - in all spheres of life.


[3] Viina: "The viińá is a very ancient Indian musical instrument...The viińá is the simplest form of stringed instrument [having one string], and from this, other stringed instruments evolved later." (4)

References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam
2. 16 July 1980 in Patna
3. 16 July 1980 in Patna
4. NSS, All Bask in the Glory of Shiva – 2 (Discourse 7)

== Section 5: Ananda Vanii ==

Helping others not to think like this

“Encourage everyone to build their career in a nice way. Let none get the opportunity to think that their life has become useless.” (Ananda Vanii #19)

Note: The above is one of Baba’s original Ananda Vaniis. These original and true Ananda Vaniis are unique, eternal guidelines that stand as complete discourses in and of themselves. They are unlike Fake Ananda Vaniis which are fabricated by most of the groups - H, B etc.

== Section 6: Holy Teaching ==

No destructive criticism, but always constructive criticism

Ananda Marga ideology states, “Sulocana” means the man who only sees the bright side of everything, only the positive qualities, only the good side, and not the bad side. Such a person never supports any sort of destructive criticism, rather always constructive criticism. The person who always sees the good side of everything, is “Sulocana” in [the] masculine; in [the] feminine it will be “Sulocaná”. One "a" is to be suffixed to the word.” (1)

In His above guideline, Baba equates “seeing the bright side” with constructive criticism. That means if anyone points out the problem in order to make the situation better, then they are “seeing the bright side.”

For instance, if a Wt contravenes the code of conduct and indulges in negative things, then if anyone points out the problem with the aim of raising the standard of that Wt worker, then that person is “seeing the bright side” of that Wt.

All too often some are confused about this. One must know that when pointing out is done in a constructive manner then it is a positive approach. Then they are “seeing the bright side.”

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 12, One Should Know Everything

== Section 7: Links ==

How people make their progeny into cowards

Why VSS?