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Namaskár,
This letter deals with Prajiṋa Bharatii #253 magazine. Specifically, the editors used the term “partner” to refer to Parama Purusa in the Prajiṋa Bharatii Editorial. And in the past they used the “co-partner.” These types of epithets are not approved by Sadguru Baba. Parama Purusa is not a “partner” or “co-partner.” Our relation with Him is not like two businessmen running a company together.
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Let’s come and find out why.
You know the incorrect usage of words to explain any concept can mar its meaning and importance and in many cases be misleading. This letter will report an example of such a wrong description of an important concept. Please note the use of the term partner. The editorial suggests the reader to make Him (i.e., Parama Purus’a) as one’s partner in all the activities one does.
Let us first look at the meaning of the word partner. Oxford dictionary states the meaning of the word partner as the following:
A person (human being) can be made a partner but not the Parama Purus’a. The usage of the word partner for the Parama Purus’a is grossly mistaken. In tantra and Ananda Marga ideology we use words like Guru, Sadguru, Ajana Pathik, Taraka Brahma and Bandhu etc in the context of Parama Purus’a. Use of the word partner is actually misleading.
Such a usage of the word partner does not exclude the possibility of one thinking that if one is stealing and one makes Parama Purus’a as one’s partner then He is with that person and sanctioning the terrible act. One has to be very careful in expressing such teachings lest the confusion can lead to devastating effects as can be seen in many religions where people cling to specific words and do nonsense for hundreds of years. The word has been misunderstood and misused throughout. There is no dearth of such examples of dogmas emerging from the misuse of words in almost all the religions of the world.
The teachings of Ananda Marga are impeccable and free of dogma and we need to keep them so for a bright tomorrow. There is no place for such callous mistakes tarnishing the great teachings. The editors of Prajiṋa Bharatii should carefully edit all the articles to align them with Ananda Marga ideology and correct such errors which may have poor effect on the import of the article.
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Conclusion
Misuse of certain words can ruin the import of the whole passage in any write-up. In this letter we reported such a misuse of the word partner to express that one should surrender all one’s actions to Parama Purus’a. Partners are active and limited humans, while Parama Purus’a is witnessing and all-encompassing and infinite. Such misuse of a word may confuse one to think that one can make Him partner even in crime. But this is not true as Parama Purusa is all-knowing and just making Him one’s partner does not make Him an active participant in the act. The editors of Prajiṋa Bharatii must be careful in editing/correcting the articles for aligning them with AM ideology.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "Without proper interpretation, the shástras remain difficult to understand and sometimes unintelligible. Thus the scriptures should always be interpreted by qualified scholars, competent philosophers, and penetrating thinkers. 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…they do more harm than good to the society. " (1)
The key takeaway
Prajiṋa Bharatii editors used the term partner or co-partner for Parama Purusa. That is wrong according to Ananda Marga fundamental philosophy. This posting and others prove that Prajiṋa Bharatii editors are not qualified to propagate AM philosophy through Prajiṋa Bharatii magazine. There are countless learned avadhutas who should be given opportunity - not these current, ignorant in-charges who do not know what they are doing / writing.
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in Him,
Bhakti
List of culprits
Editor, A’ca’rya Ra’kesha’nanda Avt - Secretary of Purodha Board
Sub-Editor, A’ca’rya Amalesha’nanda Avt - Secretary of Avadhuta Board
Subscription, A’ca’rya Pus’pendra’nanda Avt - Secretary of Acarya Board
Publisher / Circulation, A’ca’rya Pran’avesha’nanda Avt - Secretary of Tattvika Board
Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Disc: 14
The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stands on their own as points of interest.
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Note: Those who don't practice anudhyana, such sadhakas can not understand this song.
"Tava path dhare, tava na'm kare, toma'r pa'nei cale tha'ki..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2180)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, by Your grace I am treading on Your path, singing Your name, and moving towards You. You are my Desideratum. O' my Dearmost, I am moving closer and closer towards You - to reach You. Baba, except You, in this universe who else is mine - no one. For this reason, I am always calling You in my dhyana sadhana, seeking Your shelter.
O' Prabhu, in this beautified universe of Yours, You have provided me a special place according to Your liking and plan. You have graciously bestowed so much upon me and given me everything. You did not desire anything from me in return. O' my Lord, You go on pouring Your causeless grace eternally. But I just indulge in procrastination. All demerits such as lethargy come from my side. I created all kinds of lame excuses as justifications. Baba, all the lacuna belong to me; whereas, You Yourself are ever-gracious.
O' Parama Purusa, Baba, in the lonely corner of Your vast Cosmic Mind, my unit mind resides. From that corner, my mind vibrates. From those pulsations, in sweet resonance, the lotus of love opens its eyes and looks at You, with bhakti and love. That lotus has blossomed in my heart and is facing towards You with deep yearning.
Singing Your name, I am coming close to You. Baba You are my ultimate shelter...
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Real value of science & art
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Nowadays science means creating new weapons – strengthening the hands of warmongers; but the spirit of science should not be like this; and at the start, in the primordial phase of human life it was not so. Yes, there is necessity of weapons – weapons not for strengthening the hands of warmongers, but for providing security for good ideas, good thoughts, and good persons. Science should be just like art: science for service and blessedness, “Art for service and blessedness,” I said; and I say, science is also for service and blessedness. Science should always be utilized for the proper progress of human society.” (1)
Note: In the above quote Baba is guiding us that all forms of artistic expression - from music to drawing to writing-- are for elevating and serving humanity and goading the mind to more subtle thoughts. In the past nobody could conceive of this beautiful and vast idea, especially in materialistic societies where art has become a showpiece for baser propensities. That only shows why Baba's teaching is so unique.
Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved Part 7, Renaissance in All the Strata of Life
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Bogus thing in Prajiṋa Bharatii
Namaskár,
This letter deals with Prajiṋa Bharatii #253 magazine. Specifically, the editors used the term “partner” to refer to Parama Purusa in the Prajiṋa Bharatii Editorial. And in the past they used the “co-partner.” These types of epithets are not approved by Sadguru Baba. Parama Purusa is not a “partner” or “co-partner.” Our relation with Him is not like two businessmen running a company together.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Let’s come and find out why.
You know the incorrect usage of words to explain any concept can mar its meaning and importance and in many cases be misleading. This letter will report an example of such a wrong description of an important concept. Please note the use of the term partner. The editorial suggests the reader to make Him (i.e., Parama Purus’a) as one’s partner in all the activities one does.
Let us first look at the meaning of the word partner. Oxford dictionary states the meaning of the word partner as the following:
“A person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or firm with shared risks and profits:” (Courtesy of Oxford Dictionary)There is no place for such callous mistakes
A person (human being) can be made a partner but not the Parama Purus’a. The usage of the word partner for the Parama Purus’a is grossly mistaken. In tantra and Ananda Marga ideology we use words like Guru, Sadguru, Ajana Pathik, Taraka Brahma and Bandhu etc in the context of Parama Purus’a. Use of the word partner is actually misleading.
Such a usage of the word partner does not exclude the possibility of one thinking that if one is stealing and one makes Parama Purus’a as one’s partner then He is with that person and sanctioning the terrible act. One has to be very careful in expressing such teachings lest the confusion can lead to devastating effects as can be seen in many religions where people cling to specific words and do nonsense for hundreds of years. The word has been misunderstood and misused throughout. There is no dearth of such examples of dogmas emerging from the misuse of words in almost all the religions of the world.
The teachings of Ananda Marga are impeccable and free of dogma and we need to keep them so for a bright tomorrow. There is no place for such callous mistakes tarnishing the great teachings. The editors of Prajiṋa Bharatii should carefully edit all the articles to align them with Ananda Marga ideology and correct such errors which may have poor effect on the import of the article.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
Conclusion
Misuse of certain words can ruin the import of the whole passage in any write-up. In this letter we reported such a misuse of the word partner to express that one should surrender all one’s actions to Parama Purus’a. Partners are active and limited humans, while Parama Purus’a is witnessing and all-encompassing and infinite. Such misuse of a word may confuse one to think that one can make Him partner even in crime. But this is not true as Parama Purusa is all-knowing and just making Him one’s partner does not make Him an active participant in the act. The editors of Prajiṋa Bharatii must be careful in editing/correcting the articles for aligning them with AM ideology.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "Without proper interpretation, the shástras remain difficult to understand and sometimes unintelligible. Thus the scriptures should always be interpreted by qualified scholars, competent philosophers, and penetrating thinkers. 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…they do more harm than good to the society. " (1)
The key takeaway
Prajiṋa Bharatii editors used the term partner or co-partner for Parama Purusa. That is wrong according to Ananda Marga fundamental philosophy. This posting and others prove that Prajiṋa Bharatii editors are not qualified to propagate AM philosophy through Prajiṋa Bharatii magazine. There are countless learned avadhutas who should be given opportunity - not these current, ignorant in-charges who do not know what they are doing / writing.
http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com
in Him,
Bhakti
List of culprits
Editor, A’ca’rya Ra’kesha’nanda Avt - Secretary of Purodha Board
Sub-Editor, A’ca’rya Amalesha’nanda Avt - Secretary of Avadhuta Board
Subscription, A’ca’rya Pus’pendra’nanda Avt - Secretary of Acarya Board
Publisher / Circulation, A’ca’rya Pran’avesha’nanda Avt - Secretary of Tattvika Board
Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Disc: 14
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stands on their own as points of interest.
* * *
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Indulge in procrastination
Note: Those who don't practice anudhyana, such sadhakas can not understand this song.
"Tava path dhare, tava na'm kare, toma'r pa'nei cale tha'ki..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2180)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, by Your grace I am treading on Your path, singing Your name, and moving towards You. You are my Desideratum. O' my Dearmost, I am moving closer and closer towards You - to reach You. Baba, except You, in this universe who else is mine - no one. For this reason, I am always calling You in my dhyana sadhana, seeking Your shelter.
O' Prabhu, in this beautified universe of Yours, You have provided me a special place according to Your liking and plan. You have graciously bestowed so much upon me and given me everything. You did not desire anything from me in return. O' my Lord, You go on pouring Your causeless grace eternally. But I just indulge in procrastination. All demerits such as lethargy come from my side. I created all kinds of lame excuses as justifications. Baba, all the lacuna belong to me; whereas, You Yourself are ever-gracious.
O' Parama Purusa, Baba, in the lonely corner of Your vast Cosmic Mind, my unit mind resides. From that corner, my mind vibrates. From those pulsations, in sweet resonance, the lotus of love opens its eyes and looks at You, with bhakti and love. That lotus has blossomed in my heart and is facing towards You with deep yearning.
Singing Your name, I am coming close to You. Baba You are my ultimate shelter...
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Real value of science & art
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Nowadays science means creating new weapons – strengthening the hands of warmongers; but the spirit of science should not be like this; and at the start, in the primordial phase of human life it was not so. Yes, there is necessity of weapons – weapons not for strengthening the hands of warmongers, but for providing security for good ideas, good thoughts, and good persons. Science should be just like art: science for service and blessedness, “Art for service and blessedness,” I said; and I say, science is also for service and blessedness. Science should always be utilized for the proper progress of human society.” (1)
Note: In the above quote Baba is guiding us that all forms of artistic expression - from music to drawing to writing-- are for elevating and serving humanity and goading the mind to more subtle thoughts. In the past nobody could conceive of this beautiful and vast idea, especially in materialistic societies where art has become a showpiece for baser propensities. That only shows why Baba's teaching is so unique.
Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved Part 7, Renaissance in All the Strata of Life
== Section 4: Links ==
Other topics of interest
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2. PS #2180: Indulge in procrastination
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