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1. Posting: Sad Proof: Delhi Prout preaches Marxism
2. PS #1971: "A’nanderi ei nimantrańe, tumi eká kándo keno, base..."
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Sad Proof: Delhi Prout preaches Marxism
Namaskár,
A growing trend in Delhi Prout is to propagate communism and portray it as a saviour from the demon of capitalism. Take for instance the article “How Capitalism Fosters Bullying” published on page 33 of Prout English magazine’s December 2016 issue. The article has been copied from a communist website verbatim and has no Proutist analysis. Yet, the article appears in the Prout magazine. One can see in the highlighted portion of the below image, how the article is praising Marx and his philosophy.
Above is the snapshot of page 33 of the December 2016 issue of Prout magazine. The highlighted portion shows how the article is praising Marx and his philosophy.
Both capitalism and communism are detrimental
A vast majority of people do not read Bábá’s books. They rely only on books written by Dádás. It is very important to read Bábá’s books as well as incorporate His teachings in one’s own life to internalize His philosophy. Those who do not internalize His philosophy are but “so-called Proutists.” Such so-called Proutists, due to their superficial understanding of Prout, make many ideological mistakes. According to one such, widely mistaken understanding of ideology people think that as Prout is against capitalism the ones who oppose capitalism are the friends of Proutists. By that flawed logic, the communists are also friends of Proutists as communists are strong opponents of capitalists. However, Bábá in numerous places has pointed out that both capitalism and communism are materialistic philosophies and turn humans into animals. Thus, the understanding that communists, being enemies of capitalists, are friends of Prout, is flawed. According to AM ideology, both capitalism and communism are detrimental to human progress and the only way to goad humanity to its goal of Parama Puruśa is Prout.
Bábá says, “Both capitalism and communism have failed to provide the proper ideological inspiration and desideratum to human beings. In the interests of the welfare of humanity, these systems should be replaced. PROUT is against the exploitation by capitalism and the false dogma of communism as both are detrimental to the all-round progress of human beings. You have to fight against all sorts of corruption, meanness and so-called secularism if Parama Puruśa is the goal. Only then will you be able to maintain adjustment with this objective world.” (1)
Harms of propagating communism in the garb of Prout
The editors of Delhi Prout magazine are publishing copied articles from communist aligned websites and thereby are offering the communist ideal to the readers in the garb of Prout. This is very harmful as instead of educating the masses to solve the burning socio-political issues using the teachings of Prout, the Prout magazine is misleading the masses with the outdated communist teachings. The reality is that the editors of Prout themselves are confused that Prout is the same as communism. No wonder, therefore, that the editors are misleading the readers.
Missing a great opportunity
Bábá always emphasizes the need for magazines and periodicals to propagate the teachings of AM. Philosophy for general people is often a dry subject. However, when philosophy is applied to day-to-day life events then it begins to make sense. Bábá has provided this opportunity to Márgiis of making Prout teachings available to the masses. He wants that Márgiis should comment on the burning socio-political issues in the light of Prout and thereby make people aware of His teachings. However, the editors of Prout who are entrusted with this work are not utilizing this opportunity.
Bábá gets His work done regardless. Back in the 1950’s Bábá spoke about the need for equal rights for women in India. Many non-márgii organizations have contributed and have made progress in equal rights for women. Likewise, Bábá’s work of bringing forth ecological balance has been executed by non-márgiis. If we do not grab the opportunity someone else will. As disciples of Sadguru Bábá we must live up to His teachings and do His work. If the Prout magazine editors do not do their work properly, they will miss the opportunity and someone else will do it.
Conclusion
Delhi Prout is entrusted with propagating the ideals of the Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT) by means of publishing news and views on the happenings in the world in light of PROUT. It is however very sad that instead of propagating the ideals of PROUT all that Delhi Prout magazine is involved in is the copying of articles verbatim from various websites, often the communist-oriented ones. The mistaken thinking of our Delhi Prout editors is that as communism opposes capitalism, Prout is the same as communism. This, however, is completely wrong. Both communism and capitalism are materialistic philosophies and are detrimental to society. Prout, on the other hand, is based on spirituality and is the only way to progress in the collective sphere. Bábá always emphasizes the use of print media to propagate AM ideals. PROUT is the socio-economic part of Bábá’s spiritual philosophy and Bábá has provided us the opportunity to make the masses aware of Prout. If we do not do this great and exalted work ourselves, Bábá will give this work to someone else.
At His Lotus Feet,
Bhakti
References
1. Prout in a Nutshell Part 15
Main culprits
Ácárya Acyutánanda Avadhuta
Ácárya Santosánanda Avadhuta
Ácárya Vedaprajinananda Avadhuta
Sohail Inayatullah
Note 1
Request to Márgiis:
Request to Márgiis: In order to make our AM magazines pristine, please forward this posting to the editor (editor@proutjournal.org) of Prout English Magazine. As well as to the magazine’s Editorial Board members:
Ácárya Acyutánanda Avadhuta <acyutananda1@gmail.com>
Ácárya Vedaprajinananda Avadhuta <dadaveda@ru.org>, <dadaveda@gmail.com>
Ácárya Santosánanda Avadhuta <bhaktasamaja@gmail.com>, <prout.am@gmail.com>
Sohail Inayatullah <s.inayatullah@qut.edu.au>; <sinayatullah@hotmail.com>; <sohail@bigpond.net.au>; <sohail@mail.tku.edu.tw>, <sohail@metafuture.org>; <sinayatullah@gmail.com>
Note 2
The editorial members of Prout (English edition) are listed below.
Editor: Ácárya Santosánanda Avadhuta
Editorial Board: Ácárya Acyutánanda Avadhuta, Ácárya Vedaprajinananda Avadhuta, Sohail Inayatullah
Correspondents: Kanhu Charan Behura, Rajesh Singh, Ravindra Singh
Layout & Design: Suman Jha, Nishant Jha
Head Office: Prout Bhawan, JC-48, Khirki Extension Main Road, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi - 110017 ; Mobile No. : 09212199658; Email : prout.am@gmail.com
General Manager: Pranav Koul; Circulation Manager: R N Prasad; Assistant Circulation Manager: Sukhdeo
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
O' human being, with the invitation of bliss on this….
"A’nanderi ei nimantrańe, tumi eká kándo keno, base..." (Prabhat Samgiita #1971)
Purport:
O' human being, with the invitation of bliss on this auspicious occasion, everyone is dancing and the whole atmosphere is filled with the fragrance of flowers. Everything in this entire universe has become charged with such a divine and spiritual vibration. Mahasambhuti Baba has taken advent and brought forth a new ideology. In this joyous moment of the advent of the Divine Entity, why are you crying alone in an isolated corner? Why are you not joining everyone in the blissful celebration of this grand festival. O’ human being, you should come and join everyone on this exquisite occasion.
Today, everyone is dancing in laughter and joy. The waves are also dancing on the ocean. Even the molecules and atoms are dancing. For whose longing are you remaining aloof. Why are you keeping yourself by the wayside? The day is full of new vigour and a divine vibration.
O' human being, there is no need for hopelessness and despair. Parama Purusa Baba, the Creator of the universe, is also yours. That very Entity Who is very sweet and Who is helping everyone and Who loves all, that very Divine Entity Baba also loves You. And you are also His.
O' human being, why are you feeling helpless and passing the days in a dark corner. Come join together with all on this unique celebration...
== Section 3: Links ==
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Ananda Purnima - May 10th 2017
The name of Ácárya Santosánanda Avadhuta can be spelt in various ways as listed here - Dádá Santośánanda, Dádá Santoshananda, Santosánanda Dada, Santoshananda Dada. Ácárya Acyutánanda Avadhuta, Acyutánand, Acyutananda, Acyutananda Dada, Dada, Acyutananda, Ácárya Vedaprajinananda Avadhuta, Vedaprajinanand, Vedaprajiṋánanda, Vedaprajiṋánand.
