Baba
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Note: This letter is only for those who have (a) reverence for Guru, (b) try to follow His guideline, and (c) have deep empathy for Wts.
Namaskar,
As you think so shall you become. This is the fundamental ethic of Ananda Marga sadhana. Ideate on Brahma and become one with Brahma. If one thinks about oneself then the mind becomes smaller, smaller, and smaller. That mind will degenerate and ultimately become unfit for human life - what to say about liberation. This applies for our wholetimer Dadas and Didis as well.
And verily, at each and every juncture or stage of training, our avadhutikas are given a new name because each stage itself represents a new birth – a new beginning, all the while leaving behind their old life. In which case, where is the scope for an avadhutika to celebrate their own worldly birthday. Thus, every Wt in our Marga should think twice about how far they should celebrate their “birthday”. According to Sadguru Baba, for avadhutikas there is no question of celebrating their worldly birthday. Because celebrating one’s own birthday is self-glorification and that degenerates the mind.
The spirit of being an avadhutika is to dedicate everything to Marga
Gurudev. By getting avadhutika diiksa and by getting their new
avadhutika name, our Didis no longer have anything of their own. In that
blessed state, everything belongs to Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. And
Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is their mother, father, & everything. Out
Wt Didis should only sing the glory of Parama Purusa. That is the oath
our avadhutikas have taken. So there is no question of celebrating their
worldly birthday. Because celebrating one’s own birthday is
self-glorification and that degenerates the mind.
Our avadhutikas surrender their all – their entire I-feeling – at His lotus feet. Their name has changed; their address has changed; their identity has changed. They have no past connection with their worldly life, nor their worldly birth. Avadhutikas give everything to Parama Purusa – they have nothing left to call their own. So there is no question of celebrating their worldly birthday. Because celebrating one’s own birthday is self-glorification and that degenerates the mind.
That is why in the conduct rules of the avadhutika, there is no such thing as the observance of one’s own birthday or any form of celebration or glorification of one’s own unit existence. Rather the avadhutika’s goal of life and the be-all end-all of their existence is to glorify Parama Purusa. Our avadhutikas are to be established solely in Marga Guru’s glory.
In which case, where is the scope for an avadhutika to celebrate their own worldly birthday. Unfortunately, some disoriented Wts still exist who sing their own glory and celebrate their birthday. Such Wts are so influenced by avidya maya that they forgot about their oaths, their name, their dress. They started equating themselves as a …., unfortunately. Now, it is the duty of all margiis to help them understand their greatness that our avadhutikas are disciples of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. So there is no question of glorifying their worldly existence. Because celebrating one’s own birthday is self-glorification and that degenerates the mind.
Ananda Marga ideology highlights the importance of one’s spiritual initiation as a time of birth.
Ananda Marga ideology states, “The first birth was the physical birth, and the second birth was the spiritual birth, during initiation.” (1)
Conclusion
Once again, as you think so shall you become. This is the fundamental characteristic of Ananda Marga sadhana. Ideate on Brahma and then one can become Brahma. If one thinks about oneself then the mind becomes smaller, smaller, and smaller. That mind will be degenerated and unfit to get human life - what to say about liberation.
Celebrating the birthday is entirely ego-centric. All come to praise that individual. It is antithetical to common ethics of Ananda Marga and very detrimental for spiritual progress. It is common sense that not only avadhutas & avadhutikas, even general margiis constantly think of their ista mantra, and not about their own self. That is why in Ananda Marga no sincere sadhaka / Wt etc celebrates birthday.
Namaskar,
in Him,
Shruti Devi
Sally Watkins
Why it is called donkey birthday
In Ananda Marga, if anything is done for superficial show or in an insincere manner then that is not at all good. And if kiirtan is sung with the primary motive as a display of one’s musical talent and instead of spreading the glory of the Supreme Entity, then that is donkey kiirtan.
Likewise, when any Wt or avadhutika celebrates their own birthday in their honour instead of spreading the glory of Parama Purusa, then their celebration is a donkey birthday.
One should not think that when the spermatozoa fertilises the egg - and a baby is born. For sadhakas and non-sadhakas, this particular human life is a piece in the long chain of life and death. In the course of the day, on average one breathes 22,00 - 24,000 times. And those who repeat their ista mantra and coordinate it with the breath experience a rebirth each and every breath. Of course, when you get initiation that is another birth. And when you become a Wt that is another birth. And when you become an avadhuta that is another birth. So sadhakas have so many births and after all one should not glorying oneself. So talking about birthday is a waste of time.
Wt Conduct Rules
Wt conduct rule -- “Avadhuta / avadhutika shall always keep himself engaged in the service of Gurudeva with sincerity and devotion, in thought, words and deed, in subtle and in crude spheres, in inner and outer expressions of life.” (3)
Wt conduct rule -- "We are all the children of the same Father, we are all the members of the same family. By fighting against all kinds of evil forces, we will establish the glory of our Father and the glory of our family." (4)
Wt conduct rule -- "One should make others good by becoming an ideal person." (5)
Wt conduct rule -- "One should follow discipline very strictly." (6)
Wt conduct rule -- "One should be ready always to accept all suffering as rewards and become an ideal son / daughter of the Cosmic Father." (7)
This is the Didi who
The name of the Didi is Didi Ananda Ananda Us'a / Didi Ananda Usha who - she is the one celebrating her donkey birthday. And that is her photo that is displayed up above.
References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30
2. Summary of Shabda Cayanika - 20, p.163-64 [Bangla]
3. Rule no. 28 of 32 Rules for Avadhutas / Avadhutikas
4. Fourteen Points, point #13
5. 37 Workers Rules, point #22
6. 37 Workers Rules, point #24
7. 37 Workers Rules, point #31
Didi Ananda Ananda Us'a, Didi Ananda Usha, Didi Ananda Usa, Avadhutika Ananda Usha Acarya, Avadhutika Ananda Us'a Acarya, Ananda Us'a Didi, Ananda Usha Didi.
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Didi A celebrates donkey birthday
Note: This letter is only for those who have (a) reverence for Guru, (b) try to follow His guideline, and (c) have deep empathy for Wts.
Namaskar,
As you think so shall you become. This is the fundamental ethic of Ananda Marga sadhana. Ideate on Brahma and become one with Brahma. If one thinks about oneself then the mind becomes smaller, smaller, and smaller. That mind will degenerate and ultimately become unfit for human life - what to say about liberation. This applies for our wholetimer Dadas and Didis as well.
And verily, at each and every juncture or stage of training, our avadhutikas are given a new name because each stage itself represents a new birth – a new beginning, all the while leaving behind their old life. In which case, where is the scope for an avadhutika to celebrate their own worldly birthday. Thus, every Wt in our Marga should think twice about how far they should celebrate their “birthday”. According to Sadguru Baba, for avadhutikas there is no question of celebrating their worldly birthday. Because celebrating one’s own birthday is self-glorification and that degenerates the mind.
Our avadhutikas surrender their all – their entire I-feeling – at His lotus feet. Their name has changed; their address has changed; their identity has changed. They have no past connection with their worldly life, nor their worldly birth. Avadhutikas give everything to Parama Purusa – they have nothing left to call their own. So there is no question of celebrating their worldly birthday. Because celebrating one’s own birthday is self-glorification and that degenerates the mind.
That is why in the conduct rules of the avadhutika, there is no such thing as the observance of one’s own birthday or any form of celebration or glorification of one’s own unit existence. Rather the avadhutika’s goal of life and the be-all end-all of their existence is to glorify Parama Purusa. Our avadhutikas are to be established solely in Marga Guru’s glory.
In which case, where is the scope for an avadhutika to celebrate their own worldly birthday. Unfortunately, some disoriented Wts still exist who sing their own glory and celebrate their birthday. Such Wts are so influenced by avidya maya that they forgot about their oaths, their name, their dress. They started equating themselves as a …., unfortunately. Now, it is the duty of all margiis to help them understand their greatness that our avadhutikas are disciples of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji. So there is no question of glorifying their worldly existence. Because celebrating one’s own birthday is self-glorification and that degenerates the mind.
Ananda Marga ideology highlights the importance of one’s spiritual initiation as a time of birth.
Ananda Marga ideology states, “The first birth was the physical birth, and the second birth was the spiritual birth, during initiation.” (1)
Conclusion
Once again, as you think so shall you become. This is the fundamental characteristic of Ananda Marga sadhana. Ideate on Brahma and then one can become Brahma. If one thinks about oneself then the mind becomes smaller, smaller, and smaller. That mind will be degenerated and unfit to get human life - what to say about liberation.
Celebrating the birthday is entirely ego-centric. All come to praise that individual. It is antithetical to common ethics of Ananda Marga and very detrimental for spiritual progress. It is common sense that not only avadhutas & avadhutikas, even general margiis constantly think of their ista mantra, and not about their own self. That is why in Ananda Marga no sincere sadhaka / Wt etc celebrates birthday.
Namaskar,
in Him,
Shruti Devi
Sally Watkins
Why it is called donkey birthday
In Ananda Marga, if anything is done for superficial show or in an insincere manner then that is not at all good. And if kiirtan is sung with the primary motive as a display of one’s musical talent and instead of spreading the glory of the Supreme Entity, then that is donkey kiirtan.
Likewise, when any Wt or avadhutika celebrates their own birthday in their honour instead of spreading the glory of Parama Purusa, then their celebration is a donkey birthday.
One should not think that when the spermatozoa fertilises the egg - and a baby is born. For sadhakas and non-sadhakas, this particular human life is a piece in the long chain of life and death. In the course of the day, on average one breathes 22,00 - 24,000 times. And those who repeat their ista mantra and coordinate it with the breath experience a rebirth each and every breath. Of course, when you get initiation that is another birth. And when you become a Wt that is another birth. And when you become an avadhuta that is another birth. So sadhakas have so many births and after all one should not glorying oneself. So talking about birthday is a waste of time.
Wt Conduct Rules
Wt conduct rule -- “Avadhuta / avadhutika shall always keep himself engaged in the service of Gurudeva with sincerity and devotion, in thought, words and deed, in subtle and in crude spheres, in inner and outer expressions of life.” (3)
Wt conduct rule -- "We are all the children of the same Father, we are all the members of the same family. By fighting against all kinds of evil forces, we will establish the glory of our Father and the glory of our family." (4)
Wt conduct rule -- "One should make others good by becoming an ideal person." (5)
Wt conduct rule -- "One should follow discipline very strictly." (6)
Wt conduct rule -- "One should be ready always to accept all suffering as rewards and become an ideal son / daughter of the Cosmic Father." (7)
This is the Didi who
The name of the Didi is Didi Ananda Ananda Us'a / Didi Ananda Usha who - she is the one celebrating her donkey birthday. And that is her photo that is displayed up above.
References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30
2. Summary of Shabda Cayanika - 20, p.163-64 [Bangla]
3. Rule no. 28 of 32 Rules for Avadhutas / Avadhutikas
4. Fourteen Points, point #13
5. 37 Workers Rules, point #22
6. 37 Workers Rules, point #24
7. 37 Workers Rules, point #31
Didi Ananda Ananda Us'a, Didi Ananda Usha, Didi Ananda Usa, Avadhutika Ananda Usha Acarya, Avadhutika Ananda Us'a Acarya, Ananda Us'a Didi, Ananda Usha Didi.
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