Baba
This email contains three sections:
1. Important Teaching: Why Wandering in search of Sadguru is flawed idea
2. PS #3199: O' Parama Purusa, will You not come to me
3. Links
Namaskar,
What Baba is describing in His below teaching is still going on in India - both inside and outside of Ananda Marga. For instance, Ac Cidananda ji describes indepthly in his book how before, and even after, entering into Ananda Marga he would venture of to the foothills of the Himalayas - Haridwar & Rishikesh - in search of great spiritual guides etc. To this end, he visited numerous holy sites (tiirthas) and stayed in various ashrams with the hope of finding some great sadhu or saint etc. Cidananda ji documented all this in his book - Unforgettable Memories (2008). Dada Samanvayananda ji held a similar inclination: Go to the Himalayas in search of a great preceptor. This is what he wrote in his book and used to tell everyone - on numerous occasions. However, this type of approach is not supported by Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Although it is difficult to find a muktapuruśa or sadguru (great preceptor), it is not necessary to search for one in jungles, mountains and caves in accordance with popular belief. The purpose of the Qualified Supreme Entity in manifesting the creation is to obtain emancipation for each one of Its units. In order to fulfil this purpose, It will have to appear before anyone who has a yearning for emancipation. This yearning or state of mental uneasiness caused by the intense desire for emancipation heralds the arrival of the opportune moment. The Qualified Supreme Entity, in the form of a great preceptor, will appear to those who have reached this opportune moment by virtue of their intense desire for liberation. If this were not so, the purpose of the creation would not be served; it would be merely a trap, and the Creator, the Qualified Supreme Entity, would become the cause of bondage. Hence to wander through jungles and over mountains in quest of a great preceptor is futile. What is most essential is to kindle in one’s heart a yearning, an intense desire for emancipation.” (1)
And this same idea is expressed in Ananda Sutram as well.
Muktyákáunkśayá sadgurupráptih.
Purport: When a vehement desire for emancipation wakes up in a person, he or she attains his or her sadguru [true spiritual preceptor] on the strength of that desire. (2)
And not just these two, Ac Cidananda ji & Samanvayananda ji, but also many more purodhas who lack devotional experience / realisation of Baba sought out various Indian gurus etc. And it was only after those pseudo-gurus recognised Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji as a very great Guru - and spoke of Baba’s unparalleled status - that those purodhas began to think that Baba must really be great. They thought this only because those pseudo-gurus said so. Sadly, this is the depth of their realisation of Baba. It is quite tragic.
All in all, Baba guides us that going to the jungle or Himalayas in hopes of gaining a great master is nothing but fool’s paradise. The only way to truly come in contact with the Sadguru is to cultivate the yearning for Him within. Then surely He will hear your call, knock on your door, and bless you by drawing you near - i.e. arrange for your initiation. So this should be the approach.
Unfortunately, we could not convey this teaching to regular citizens etc because as we speak so many of our own big Dadas are not seeking Him inside, but instead walking and trekking in the Himalayas in search of a great guru, when really the proper avenue is to look within.
In Him,
Sumitra’
References
1. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy
2. Ananda Sutram 3-8
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O' Parama Purusa, will You not come to me
(Note: Only those who sincerely practice the higher lessons of sahaja yoga meditation can understand this song in the depths of their heart.)
Prabhat Samgiita Intro: The following song paints the picture of one devotee in the midst of a big calamity - some serious circumstance has occurred like a tragic accident, serious illness, or even death. In that situation, people often feel isolated. They think nobody is there to help. That brings complete misery. Yet, in this world everything is always changing - the days do not remain the same. After tragedy, good times come.
Those lacking above-average devotion feel completely lost when a serious crisis befalls them. Their situation is just like a parrot under attack by one cat. When the cat is not around, the parrot repeats the name Rama over and over again like a mantra. Some naive people really think the parrot is a devotee but when a cat enters onto the scene and stalks the parrot, then in that time of crisis that parrot stops repeating the name Rama. It completely forgets its mantra and just cries. It has no inner connection with that mantra. The sense is that when there is no love for Parama Purusa, then in times of difficulty one forgets their mantra and they get terrified and feel helpless. This is what lower bhaktas do. For great devotees the situation is 100% different.
So this following song depicts the feeling of lower devotion. When immersed in problems, the bhakta forgets Parama Purusa and sadhana becomes difficult. So this song should be sung by those who have this internal feeling. At the same time, know that not every song is for everybody. In this song the bhakta is confiding in Parama Purusa that when a tragedy came then I could not think about You, so now I humbly request You Parama Purusa to please come in the abode of my mind.
In the below song, the thunderstorm is a metaphor for tragedies undergone in life.
"Jhaŕer rate ándhárete, kende chilum vano majhe,
kaite kathá bujhate vyathá, keu chilo na mor káche..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3199)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, on that very dark night when a big thunderstorm was raging, I was crying alone in the deep forest. Nobody was there to talk to - to console me - to understand the tale of my suffering. No one was nearby, and I could not feel Your presence. So I felt like I was all alone in that thunderstorm.
Baba, in the height of that wild storm, so many big branches were breaking off the trees and crashing down on the ground. And those tender buds and beautiful flowers were also completely blown off from the limbs of the trees. That very dark, horrendous night was so disastrous. Those blossoms and branches were wailing loud lamentations; every tree was crying bitterly in that thunderstorm.
O' Parama Purusa Baba, the thunderstorm is over. With the end of this deadly night, a soft, gentle breeze is in the air. Will you please come in the madhuvan [1] of my mind, in my mental grove, with Your sweet, attractive form? After all, the bad days are over, so please grace me by coming in my charming hours - in my good times - to bless me...
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3199:
[1] Madhuvan: Literally meaning "nectar forest"; But it refers to that remote, isolated, grove in the mind that is filled with spring blossoms, sweet fragrance, aromatic flowers, and a gentle & fragrant breeze. It is that tranquil mental abode where nobody is present except the devotee and the Lord. And there the bhakta and Parama Purusa sit together ensconced in that very divinely intoxicated atmosphere and they share the loving feeling of their heart in a very close, intimate, and loving way.
[2] तोता जप और बिल्ली: “कोई भक्ति-विहीन आदमी जप कर रहा है, ख़ूब एक-सौ, दो-सौ, हज़ार, दो हज़ार, उससे कुछ होता नहीं है |.... वह जैसा तोता बहुत कुछ कहता है, मगर क्या कहता है उन्हें मालूम नहीं है | इसलिए होता है क्या? तोता तो राधेकृष्ण-राधेकृष्ण ठीक-ठीक बोलेगा, और, जब बिलाई आकर, बिल्ली आकर पकड़ लेगी, तब "क्याँ-क्याँ-क्याँ" आवाज़; तब राधेकृष्ण नहीं | क्यों ? न, वह राधेकृष्ण बोल रहा था, माने नहीं समझकर, अर्थात् प्रेम नहीं था | तब "क्याँ-क्याँ" आवाज़ |” (1)
Reference
1. V-1-29, MGD 31 August 1978 Patna
This email contains three sections:
1. Important Teaching: Why Wandering in search of Sadguru is flawed idea
2. PS #3199: O' Parama Purusa, will You not come to me
3. Links
Why Wandering in search of Sadguru is flawed idea
Namaskar,
What Baba is describing in His below teaching is still going on in India - both inside and outside of Ananda Marga. For instance, Ac Cidananda ji describes indepthly in his book how before, and even after, entering into Ananda Marga he would venture of to the foothills of the Himalayas - Haridwar & Rishikesh - in search of great spiritual guides etc. To this end, he visited numerous holy sites (tiirthas) and stayed in various ashrams with the hope of finding some great sadhu or saint etc. Cidananda ji documented all this in his book - Unforgettable Memories (2008). Dada Samanvayananda ji held a similar inclination: Go to the Himalayas in search of a great preceptor. This is what he wrote in his book and used to tell everyone - on numerous occasions. However, this type of approach is not supported by Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Although it is difficult to find a muktapuruśa or sadguru (great preceptor), it is not necessary to search for one in jungles, mountains and caves in accordance with popular belief. The purpose of the Qualified Supreme Entity in manifesting the creation is to obtain emancipation for each one of Its units. In order to fulfil this purpose, It will have to appear before anyone who has a yearning for emancipation. This yearning or state of mental uneasiness caused by the intense desire for emancipation heralds the arrival of the opportune moment. The Qualified Supreme Entity, in the form of a great preceptor, will appear to those who have reached this opportune moment by virtue of their intense desire for liberation. If this were not so, the purpose of the creation would not be served; it would be merely a trap, and the Creator, the Qualified Supreme Entity, would become the cause of bondage. Hence to wander through jungles and over mountains in quest of a great preceptor is futile. What is most essential is to kindle in one’s heart a yearning, an intense desire for emancipation.” (1)
And this same idea is expressed in Ananda Sutram as well.
Muktyákáunkśayá sadgurupráptih.
Purport: When a vehement desire for emancipation wakes up in a person, he or she attains his or her sadguru [true spiritual preceptor] on the strength of that desire. (2)
And not just these two, Ac Cidananda ji & Samanvayananda ji, but also many more purodhas who lack devotional experience / realisation of Baba sought out various Indian gurus etc. And it was only after those pseudo-gurus recognised Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji as a very great Guru - and spoke of Baba’s unparalleled status - that those purodhas began to think that Baba must really be great. They thought this only because those pseudo-gurus said so. Sadly, this is the depth of their realisation of Baba. It is quite tragic.
All in all, Baba guides us that going to the jungle or Himalayas in hopes of gaining a great master is nothing but fool’s paradise. The only way to truly come in contact with the Sadguru is to cultivate the yearning for Him within. Then surely He will hear your call, knock on your door, and bless you by drawing you near - i.e. arrange for your initiation. So this should be the approach.
Unfortunately, we could not convey this teaching to regular citizens etc because as we speak so many of our own big Dadas are not seeking Him inside, but instead walking and trekking in the Himalayas in search of a great guru, when really the proper avenue is to look within.
In Him,
Sumitra’
References
1. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy
2. Ananda Sutram 3-8
~ Legal Notice ~
© 2016 Ananda Marga News Bulletin. All rights reserved. Ananda Marga News Bulletin content is the intellectual property of Ananda Marga News Bulletin or its third party content providers. Ananda Marga News Bulletin shall not be liable for any errors or delays in content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Any copying, republication or redistribution, part or full, of Ananda Marga News Bulletin content, including by framing or similar means, is against the court of law and expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Ananda Marga News Bulletin.
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
O' Parama Purusa, will You not come to me
(Note: Only those who sincerely practice the higher lessons of sahaja yoga meditation can understand this song in the depths of their heart.)
Prabhat Samgiita Intro: The following song paints the picture of one devotee in the midst of a big calamity - some serious circumstance has occurred like a tragic accident, serious illness, or even death. In that situation, people often feel isolated. They think nobody is there to help. That brings complete misery. Yet, in this world everything is always changing - the days do not remain the same. After tragedy, good times come.
Those lacking above-average devotion feel completely lost when a serious crisis befalls them. Their situation is just like a parrot under attack by one cat. When the cat is not around, the parrot repeats the name Rama over and over again like a mantra. Some naive people really think the parrot is a devotee but when a cat enters onto the scene and stalks the parrot, then in that time of crisis that parrot stops repeating the name Rama. It completely forgets its mantra and just cries. It has no inner connection with that mantra. The sense is that when there is no love for Parama Purusa, then in times of difficulty one forgets their mantra and they get terrified and feel helpless. This is what lower bhaktas do. For great devotees the situation is 100% different.
So this following song depicts the feeling of lower devotion. When immersed in problems, the bhakta forgets Parama Purusa and sadhana becomes difficult. So this song should be sung by those who have this internal feeling. At the same time, know that not every song is for everybody. In this song the bhakta is confiding in Parama Purusa that when a tragedy came then I could not think about You, so now I humbly request You Parama Purusa to please come in the abode of my mind.
In the below song, the thunderstorm is a metaphor for tragedies undergone in life.
"Jhaŕer rate ándhárete, kende chilum vano majhe,
kaite kathá bujhate vyathá, keu chilo na mor káche..." (Prabhat Samgiita #3199)
Purport:
O' Parama Purusa, on that very dark night when a big thunderstorm was raging, I was crying alone in the deep forest. Nobody was there to talk to - to console me - to understand the tale of my suffering. No one was nearby, and I could not feel Your presence. So I felt like I was all alone in that thunderstorm.
Baba, in the height of that wild storm, so many big branches were breaking off the trees and crashing down on the ground. And those tender buds and beautiful flowers were also completely blown off from the limbs of the trees. That very dark, horrendous night was so disastrous. Those blossoms and branches were wailing loud lamentations; every tree was crying bitterly in that thunderstorm.
O' Parama Purusa Baba, the thunderstorm is over. With the end of this deadly night, a soft, gentle breeze is in the air. Will you please come in the madhuvan [1] of my mind, in my mental grove, with Your sweet, attractive form? After all, the bad days are over, so please grace me by coming in my charming hours - in my good times - to bless me...
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #3199:
[1] Madhuvan: Literally meaning "nectar forest"; But it refers to that remote, isolated, grove in the mind that is filled with spring blossoms, sweet fragrance, aromatic flowers, and a gentle & fragrant breeze. It is that tranquil mental abode where nobody is present except the devotee and the Lord. And there the bhakta and Parama Purusa sit together ensconced in that very divinely intoxicated atmosphere and they share the loving feeling of their heart in a very close, intimate, and loving way.
[2] तोता जप और बिल्ली: “कोई भक्ति-विहीन आदमी जप कर रहा है, ख़ूब एक-सौ, दो-सौ, हज़ार, दो हज़ार, उससे कुछ होता नहीं है |.... वह जैसा तोता बहुत कुछ कहता है, मगर क्या कहता है उन्हें मालूम नहीं है | इसलिए होता है क्या? तोता तो राधेकृष्ण-राधेकृष्ण ठीक-ठीक बोलेगा, और, जब बिलाई आकर, बिल्ली आकर पकड़ लेगी, तब "क्याँ-क्याँ-क्याँ" आवाज़; तब राधेकृष्ण नहीं | क्यों ? न, वह राधेकृष्ण बोल रहा था, माने नहीं समझकर, अर्थात् प्रेम नहीं था | तब "क्याँ-क्याँ" आवाज़ |” (1)
Reference
1. V-1-29, MGD 31 August 1978 Patna
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