Baba
Beastiality in human form
Note: This letter is only for committed margiis. Due to lack of bhakti some may not understand.
Namaskar,
Here are some basic tenets to keep in mind as we approach this important, relevant, and sensitive topic.
Only boys & girls can marry
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "If the boy and the girl settle their marriage themselves, it is proper for the guardians to give their consent." (1)
In the above teaching, Baba only approves that marriage should be between a boy and a girl. Baba does not appreciate that humans should marry cats and dogs etc. And humans should follow a LGBT lifestyle.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "In the manner prescribed for marriage in our Marga, both the boy and the girl have to take equal responsibility." (2)
These above two quotes are provided to debunk the false gay propaganda that Baba never said which gender one should marry. From these teachings, it is obvious that only boys and girls can marry one another. And this next guideline from Caryacarya stands as further proof that in AM marriage is between a male (bridegroom) and a female (bride).
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "While arranging a marriage [in the case of that kind of marriage], the guardians should not consider the caste or nationality of the bride and bridegroom, but they must consider the family and the merits and demerits of the two. The guardians, before fixing the marriage, will seek the opinions of the bride and the bridegroom and proceed accordingly. The guardians should not allow matrimony between persons connected with each other either on the paternal or the maternal side for three generations, ascending or descending. In the case of arranged marriages, the guardians should finally meet and ascertain the consent of the bride and bridegroom, and bless them, at least a day before the marriage is solemnized.” (3)
Note: The following is only for those who have reverence for Sadguru Baba Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji and try to learn and follow His Ananda Marga ideology. Please excuse me but this letter is not intended for hard core LGBT people and their supporters. The aim of this letter is to help and protect innocent people from degeneration.
Stomach burst
As sadhakas, we all know that our Ananda Marga is the path of bliss – i.e. the path of infinite pleasure. Ananda means infinite pleasure or bliss; and marga means path. So the term “Ananda Marga” denotes that this is the path to follow to reach the place where there is no pain or suffering. The aspirant will be in the abode of infinite pleasure. This infinite pleasure or bliss is not attainable through worldly activities like eating, drinking, sleeping, sexual indulgence etc.
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Everything in this material world is limited and ephemeral. One cannot derive lasting pleasure from any worldly object or activity. If one eats and eats, the stomach will become so bloated that one cannot take another bite, but still the mind desires to eat more; it is not satisfied. There is even one case where a patient ate so much that his stomach burst. At that time his request to the doctor was, "Please stitch it so that I can eat more." Still the patient was not satisfied. Same is the case with sexual activities, drug addiction, or any other worldly pleasure. One cannot fulfill their infinite longing through these finite means.
What happens to those who engage in mean thoughts
Ananda Marga ideology states, "No matter what circumstances you are in, never lose sight of the Infinite One. Degradation is impossible for those who have accepted the Supreme Being as the Ideal of their lives. Indulging in mean thoughts only engenders crude vibrations in the Citta, as the result of which you will have to take rebirth in lower species in order to suffer the lowly Samskáras created by those crude vibrations. Thus you must arouse higher vibrations in your Citta. Even a man of King Bharata's calibre had to take rebirth as a deer because at the time of his death he was deeply anxious about a fawn. Thus regardless of what you are at present or what you may possibly become in the future, do not digress from the ideal of the Great in any circumstances: do not stray even a step away from the path of realization of Absolute Bliss. Ananda Marga or the path to eternal bliss is the only path for you." (4)
The role of procreation in AM way of life
In Ananda Marga, sex is only for procreation. Those thinking of using sex as a means of enjoyment are confused, ignorant, and in the wrong place. Ananda Marga philosophy does not support this approach.
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So if due to medical problems, hormonal imbalances, bad samskaras, under-world teachings, bad company, or uncontrolled vrttis, someone has attraction for the same sex, they can be an Ananda Margii so long as they do not engage in sexual relations with the same sex. Because no matter what, that sexual interaction will not be for procreation. Those of the same sex cannot produce children. So if one has attraction for the same sex, they must refrain from sexual activity and divert the mind toward Parama Purusa. Just as unmarried margiis, if they have any attraction for the opposite sex, must refrain from sexual activity and goad their thought to the Supreme; or just as widowers or divorcees must overcome that allurement if they have any attraction for the opposite sex and refrain from sexual activity by diverting their mind toward Parama Purusa; or just as those who take the vow to remain celibate must refrain from sexual engagement by ensconcing their mind in dhyana sadhana.
Or if someone has sexual attraction towards an animal like cats, dogs, hogs (pigs), horses, bulls, donkeys, and camels, then they must adhere to the same formula as noted in the prior examples. Remember, surrendering to animal vrttis is shameful. One should behave as a glorified human being, not a beast.
Thus everyone must cultivate discipline in this sphere of life, not just only gays and lesbians etc. If any single margii and LFT etc has attraction toward the opposite sex, then they do not encourage this way of thinking - nor should they indulge in this behavior. Similarly, those prone toward gay relations must step-by-step guide their thinking away from sensual or lustful thoughts to Parama Purusa. Simply refraining from physical sexual contact is not the goal.
The greater idea is that one should train the mind not to even entertain the desires of those lower propensities and instead divert the mind towards the Supreme. With proper determination and sincerity, naturally one will gain more and more momentum, such that one day the mind is not even hindered by that propensity and truly all one's mental capacity is channelized toward spiritual sadhana.
For all
This letter is related with all gay, including LGBT, activities – as well as those sexually engaged with animals. In Ananda Marga, we love everyone – all humans irrespective of their gender, or any other vices. We love everyone: Diseased persons, healthy persons, serial killers, and sex addicts – all human beings (virtuous, great people; good; and bad), as well as all kinds of animals and plants, even poisonous snakes. We love all as they are the progeny of Parama Purusa.
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Conclusion
Essentially, there are a few key points to bear in mind:
Those above three quotes are provided to debunk the false gay propaganda that Baba never said which gender one should marry. From these teachings, it is obvious that only boys and girls can marry one another.
In addition, we can also understand that:
(1) Membership in Ananda Marga is based on conduct, not birth;
(2) Ours is the path of Supreme Beatitude, not mundane indulgence.
Before siding or taking a stand on this issue of homosexuality (lesbian or gay), one must think and reflect on these two points.
Namaskar,
in Him,
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How to look upon worldly objects
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "That which is finite cannot be the base of your life, because it will be used up and will leave your mind unsheltered. Thrusting you in the abyss of darkness, it will pursue its course on the unending path. Therefore, no one except Brahma, the beginningless, endless and infinite can be the object of your mind and the base of your life. How then in this manifested Universe, where there are multitudes of finite objects can we start a life based on Brahma? The answer is that you adopt Madhuvidyá. Instead of seeing the finite and superficial objects as finite look upon them as the finite expressions of the Infinite or the permanent. Then the attraction for Preya and love for Shreya shall all fuse into one." (5)
Bhakti (devotion) not asakti (longing for mundane)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "When this attraction is for any non-integral entity, or for any small entity this is called káma. When that attraction is for that integral entity, and the integral entity is only one and that one is Parama Puruśa – it is called Prema. When the attraction is for the non-integral entity, for money, for family, for land, it is called Káma; when it is for integral entity it is called Prema and the mental tendency during Káma i.e., the mental tendency during attraction for a non-integral entity is called Ásakti in Samskrta and the mental tendency during attraction for that Integral Entity is called Bhakti. Do you follow?" (6)
How to strengthen bhakti
Ananda Marga ideology teaches us, "The human heart is the abode of higher psychic propensities. The feeling of pain, pleasure, devotion and bliss have a deep impact on the heart. When human beings remained engrossed in crude sensual pleasure they are deprived of spiritual bliss, but the moment they start imbibing cosmic ideation, the cosmic sentiment grows stronger in their hearts. Thereafter, the more they ideate on Iśt́a and superimpose cosmic ideation on every action and thought, the more the devotional sentiment is strengthened. At this stage the sádhakas feel the existence of Parama Puruśa deep in their hearts and pervading throughout the entire world. In consequence a deep dharmamegha is created around the anáhata cakra, bringing intense bliss to the sadhaka’s mind." (7)
What happens to those who indulge in lower propensities
Ananda Marga ideology says, "According to human longings and desires or according to human propensive pursuit, their minds take form i.e., they will gradually acquire the like Saḿskáras or reactive momenta. They first see within themselves what they aspire for and then let their minds flow towards it. Thereafter the external organs i.e., hands and feet, etc., set about achieving it. And so it is generally seen that the desires that they had been giving indulgence to throughout their lives, come hurtling over to them in a condensed form at the last hour, i.e., their mind-stuff takes the like mental form for the last time in order to shape itself into a fitting medium of the like Saḿskáras. Even during the life-time as well it is seen that the mind-stuff of a drunkard, which imbibes within it an indomitable desire or Saḿskára for wine, turns into a vantage ground for undergoing the next Saḿskáras or momenta of pleasure and pain. That is to say, such a person gets scent of the wine shop by the sheer propulsion of his acquired mental propensity, if he happens to go to a new and unfamiliar place. A man who has cultivated dog-like or swine-like desires all his life, dies with the same dog-like or swine-like frame of mind. Thereafter with the help of Prakrti’s Mutative force he acquires the form of a dog or swine in order to undergo the dog-like or swine-like Saḿskáras." (8)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "They ["Human beings] should never give indulgence to the crude animal propensities. “Svadharme nidhanaḿ shreyah”. It is better to die a glorious death than to continue living a life of carnal pleasure. “Paradharmo bhayávahah.” It is dangerous to follow the characteristics which are only fit for non-humans. Here paradharma means that type of dharma which is unfit to be followed by human beings." (9)
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Seduced by the bestial instincts hidden in the secret recesses of their minds, people surrender to base propensities. But improvements in education and the social environment can help to bring this beast under control and make it obey their commands. To achieve this the first thing people have to do is to wage war against their animal propensities." (10)
How to divert mind from matter to the Supreme
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "To withdraw the ten sensory and motor organs and the mind from all their objects, that is, from the grip of all the vrttis, and to direct them towards Parama Puruśa is called “abhidhyána”...when the human mind is directed towards the Supreme Being, it should not be directed through crude matter; it should be directed straight towards the Cosmic Mind." (11)
This letter succinctly summarizes the stand of Ananda Marga ideology with regards to homosexuality. Unless one is married and carrying on relations for purposes of procreation, one must check that vrtti and goad one's feeling toward the Supreme for their own welfare.
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References
1. Ananda Marga Caryacarya - 1, Marriage Ceremony
2. Tattvika Praveshika
3. Ananda Marga Caryacarya - 1, Marriage Ceremony
4. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour
5. Subhasita Samgraha - 1, The Base of Life
6. Subhasita Samgraha - 18, The Stance of Salvation and How to Attain It
7. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 5, Dharmamegha Samadhi
8. Subhasita Samgraha - 2, The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 3
9. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, The Ten Characteristics of Dharma
10. Human Society - 1, Education
11. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, Sádhaná, Abhidhyána and Kiirtana
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The below section is an entirely different topic, unrelated to the above material.
It stands on its own merit as a point of interest and ideological awareness.
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
AM practices vital for today
Ananda Marga ideology guides, "Our social code provides clear guidelines on how members will adapt to this modern, rapidly changing world. There have been more changes in the past 200 years than in the 800 years prior to that. In education, culture, dress and food habits major changes have taken place. Old, outdated wooden shoes, turbans, etc. have been replaced by modern shoes, hats and clothes made from scientific fabrics with contemporary designs. Primitive bullock carts, horse-drawn carriages, hackney coaches, etc., have been replaced with fast-moving cars, trains, and aeroplanes. In the past, people used to travel by elephant, but now they can travel to other planets by rocket. There should be a proper adjustment between the body and the mind to keep pace with the fast speed of the development in the world. For this reason, Ananda Marga spiritual practices place much importance on ásanas, práńáyáma, etc.” (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell - 4, Our Social Treatise
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Why huge divide: haves & have-nots
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In this socio-economic [PROUT] set-up people are at full liberty in the spiritual and mental spheres. This is possible because the spiritual and psychic entities for which people can aspire are themselves unlimited, and the extent of possession in this sphere does not hamper the progress of others in their quests. But the supply in the physical sphere is limited, and hence any effort for disproportionate or unrestricted acquisition of physical objects has every possibility of creating a vast majority of have-not’s, and thus hampering the spiritual, mental and physical growth of the larger majority. So, while dealing with the problem of individual liberty, it must be kept in view that individual liberty in the physical sphere must not be allowed to cross a limit where at it is instrumental in hampering the development of the complete personality of human beings; and, at the same time, must not be so drastically curtailed that the spiritual, mental and physical growths of human beings are hampered.”
“Thus, the social philosophy of Ananda Marga advocates the development of the integrated personality of the individual, and also the establishment of world fraternity, inculcating in human psychology a Cosmic sentiment. The Marga advocates progressive utilization of mundane and supramundane factors of the Cosmos. The society needs a stir for life, vigour and progress, and for this Ananda Marga advocates the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout), meaning thereby progressive utilization of all factors. Those who support this principle may be termed “Proutists”.” (1)
Reference
1. Idea & Ideology, The Cosmic Brotherhood
== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==
हे परमपुरुष ! तुम ब्रह्म ज्योति की अपार बाढ़ के साथ आये
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हे परमपुरुष ! तुम कितने दयालु हो, तुम ब्रह्म ज्योति की अपार बाढ़ के साथ आये। तुमने मेरी पूरी ज़िन्दगी को ही बदल दिया । आध्यात्मिक कम्पनों द्वारा मेरे मन को भक्ति से भर कर तुम कहाॅं छिप गए ? मैं तुम्हें नहीं देख पा रहा हॅूं। तुमने अपनी मधुर सुगन्ध को चारों ओर भर दिया है। हे मेरे प्रभु ! इस प्रकार आकर, तुमने मेरे मन को भक्ति भाव से भरकर बेसुध कर दिया है। उसके बाद अब तुम कहाॅं छिप गए हो?
हे परमसत्ता ! तुम्हें पाने और तुम्हारे बहुत पास में आने के लिए सभी भक्त ललचाते हैं। एक भी क्षण के लिए कोई भी तुमसे दूर नहीं होना चाहता। तुम्हें पाकर हृदय आनन्द से भर जाता है। हर भक्त तुम्हारी शरण में आकर हमेशा तुम्हारे ही आश्रय में रहना चाहता है। हे दिव्यसत्ता ! उनके मनों में जो कुछ भी मधुरता है वे तुम्हारे चरणों में उड़ेलकर अपनी युगों पुरानी इच्छा पूरी करना चाहते हैं।
हे भावातीत परमपुरुष ! मेरे पास आकर मेरे ऊपर कृपा करो। हे प्रभु ! तुम नए राग, नए गीत, नए स्वर और हृदय में झङ्कार पैदा कर देने वाले अपने नए छन्द के साथ आओ । बाबा ! करुणा करके मधुरभाव में आओ। मेरी सभी कमियों को दूर कर मुझे पूरी तरह शुद्ध कर दो। मैं तुम्हें पूरी तरह अनुभव करना चाहता हूँ।
हे परमपुरुष बाबा ! अपनी अहैतुकी कृपा की वर्षा करो, जिससे मेरा जीवन सफल हो जाए । (1)
References
1. Sadguru Baba says (in GD, Delhi, 26 Feb 1984) that when writing a Prabhat Samgiita purport then very simple words should be used so that the common mass may understand. The above Hindu purport has been written according to that guideline.
== Section 3: Links ==
