Baba
Namaskar,
When you open any book from the Prout in a Nutshell series, you see a photo of Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, the Propounder of Prout philosophy. And if you look carefully at that photo you will notice Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's signature written in Bengali. In His own handwriting, it is clearly written: "Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar". This is the pristine example Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar has graciously given us. (Note: For your easy reference, the image of the signature has been included below.)
By this way, anyone can understand that His full name is Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. And that is the way in which He wishes to be addressed. Disobeying His wishes and referring to Him just as Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar or sometimes as just Sarkar is wholly inappropriate as it contravenes His desire.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
This below image is being highlighted on the web yet it is completely flawed. In this scan, in bold letters it says Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar without applying the prefix “Shrii”. And this mistake is repeated more than 15 times as on numerous occasions they merely write “Sarkar.” But this shortcut approach is disrespectful and appalling.
And on the same web page they write:
“In the field of ecology and environmental awareness, Sarkar propounded…”
“In the field of science, Sarkar introduced the theory of Microvita….”
Merely writing “Sarkar” or any other type of abbreviated form is completely against the principles and ethic, and no true disciple should ever do like this as it fails to offer due reverence and sets a harmful example to the society.
Ongoing negative effect
And overall this has a negative effect across the entire society. Because then non-margii writers adopt this same ungainly approach and they just write “Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar” or merely “Sarkar”. Whereas if such mundane writers were aware that our "top" writers and margiis always respectfully refer to Revered Baba as 'Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar' then they would get a good teaching and follow our example.
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It is just like how mundane or non-British reporters always refer to Queen Elizabeth using the title "Queen", and they always refer to Prince Charles using the reference of 'Prince'. Never do they just write “Elizabeth”, “Lizzie”, or “Liz”, or “Charles”, or "Charlie". And if they did, then the public would object. Because everyone has become taught and trained that "Queen Elizabeth" and 'Prince Charles' are the proper ways.
Likewise, Catholics address their leader in the most honourable way. For instance, when Pope Benedict was their designated leader then they would address him as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. That Pope's worldly name was Joseph Alois Ratzinger, but no Catholic would ever consider calling the Pope, "Joey". That would be a terrible display of disrespect. No Catholic could ever imagine doing that. Rather, they refer to him as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. And verily this is the approach they take with each and every Pope including the current Pope. And, by this way, they teach others to do the same. Lay people, heads of state, newspaper reporters, indeed everyone refers to the Pope in a most respectful way. All because that is the tone and address used by the Pope's chief followers, i.e. Catholics.
See their lowly standard
Throughout their path of bliss website, those Wts are keen to use Saḿskrta terms like "Dada", "Didi", "Acarya", and "Avadhuta" etc to boost their own stature. They are not merely zyz, rather they are "Dada", "Didi", "Acarya", and "Avadhuta" etc- and a great personality, i.e. "one who experiences the bliss of the Supreme." While singing their own glory they feel very cozy. At the same time, they are blatantly remiss in not prefixing the Propounder's name with Shrii. Such is the grand extent of their selfishness and hypocrisy, and overall lack of reverence for Guru.
True followers always show respect
In all spheres of life people give maximum reverence and high regard to those whom they revere. For example, when the pope or Dalai Lama are introduced then words like "his high holiness", "revered one", and "divine being" are used.
The devotees of Ramakrsna, Yogananda, and Vivekananda always use Swamiji or Thakur and then they close with Paramahansa. These titles show great respect and reverence. Likewise, the laukik name of Nima'i is not so impressive sounding that is why followers refer to their saint as Caetanya Mahaprabhu.
Now see here the below image where Baba has signed His full name in Bengali as: "Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar".
One key point is that PR Sarkar could also refer to Pramod Rai Sarkar, Paramatma Ram Sakar, Prabhu Dev Sarkar or countless other names. So in addition to including Shrii, we should always employ the full form of His name, i.e. Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.
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The concluding idea is that we should always use His full name - Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - when referencing Him in any way, especially on the public platform.
Namaskar,
in Him,
Madhurii
Martha Andersen
About POB
Everyone should know that the group named “Path of Bliss” is just a name and is not really the essence of bliss. They called themselves the “Path of Bliss”, but that is not because they follow all kinds of dharmic codes; it is just the name they have selected for themselves. It is no different from a criminal who adopts the name “Friend of Society”. Yet all of that criminal's actions are against the welfare of humanity. In that case, the term “Friend of Society” is just a token label that he pasted to himself. Same is the case with the use of the “Path of Bliss”.
And, after all, you know the history. These POB (Path of Bliss) members tried to hijack NY sector. In that process, they suffered huge defeats in the courts and were barred from ever using the name Ananda Marga. So, in sheer desperation, they latched onto the name “Path of Bliss”. And, at the same time, you are well aware that AMPS H group has been kidnapped by criminals and become Rudrananda’s gang of debauched stooges.The entire situation is precarious, sad, and distressing; and, we will continue to fight against all types of injustices, and invariably dharma will be established, by His grace.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Related story
Here is one famous story that is tangentially related with the overall theme of this letter. When the police came to arrest Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, they arrived with an arrest warrant that said "PR Sarkar". Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar refused to recognise the warrant as being legitimate. He said, "That is not my name; that warrant could be for so many other people whose initials are PR." On this point, the police accepted defeat so they left without Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, and came back with a new warrant that stated Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's complete name.
The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
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Please make my mind resplendent
Note: Only those bhaktas who feel a spiritual vibration in their heart can understand this song in the depths of their core.
“D́akiya gechi bhaviya gechi, bhalobesechi tomare…” (Prabhat Samgiita #4227)
Purport:
Parama Purusa, in Your mercy I keep calling You, remembering You. I weep in longing for You. My Innermost, I love You so much. In my sustained meditation and in thinking about You through shravana, manana, and nididhyasana, my eyes shower for You, all the time.
My Divine Companion, I shed tears for You and call You with a deep yearning: “My Most Intimate, who resides in the inner core of my heart, please make my mind resplendent. Whatever I think should be reflected in all that I do in the external world: no duplicity in my thinking, speaking, action. There should be perfect parallelism between my thoughts, words, and actions. In making my core pure, kindly remain in that abode, day and night - always.”
Baba, by Your grace the darkness of the black fog has vanished. In the new dawn, the crimson sun is smiling. My mental peacock is dancing in bliss — spreading out its feathers and extending its wings, encompassing the line of the vast horizon. Everything is ready and has been arranged for Your auspicious reception.
Baba, You are mine and mine alone…
Followers of MPD dogma can’t understand this
In countless discourses, Baba has guided us to think that Parama Purusa is the nearest and dearest One. An aspirant should not think that Parama Purusa is distant or far. Otherwise one will invite their extreme degeneration and ruin their spiritual life. Thinking that Parama Purusa is gone is very detrimental. It is 100% contrary to our life approach. Ananda Marga mantras give the idea: “Parama Purusa is with me.” Only avidya maya, viks'epta shatkti, says that Parama Purusa is far.
Ananda Marga ideology warns us, "If someone continually thinks, “Parama Purus'a is far from me”, then He will seem to be truly far from him...If in their ignorance people think that Parama Purus'a is far from them, then He may indeed remain for from them – so far that in future, even if one cries oneself hoarse, one’s cries will never reach Him." (1)
Rather the following should be the approach.
Ananda Marga ideology guide us, "Tadihántike ca: Some people think, “No, Parama Purus'a is not far from me. He is quite near.”" (2)
It is one’s spiritual duty to always remember and cultivate the supreme truth that He is always with you. Remembering His close proximity is bhakti. This creation is His thought projection and He is the nucleus. So, He cannot be far, gone, or missing. It is philosophically and spiritually wrong to have a dogmatic annual death day program like mahaprayan that dictates that Baba is gone.
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "You spiritual aspirants, you should remember that Parama Puruśa is always with you and His grace is always with you, and you all are His loving children." (3)
References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 19, The Path of Salvation
Prout eradicates the unjust dowry dogma
Prout philosophy states, “Another glaring instance of social injustice is the custom of dowry. This is a real disgrace in a civilized society. If we go deeply into the reasons for such an injustice it will be clear that there are two main reasons behind it."
"First, dowry occurs where males and females earn disproportionate incomes. The Náyyár and Izave communities of Kerala follow the matrilineal order and hence no dowry is claimed by the males. The Khasia community of Assam follow a similar system. In Burma, though the patrilineal order is in vogue, women are economically independent so they get a dowry."
Prout philosophy states, "Secondly, dowry occurs where there is a disproportionate number of males and females. If the number of males is more, females get dowry and vice-versa. In Punjab, the number of males is more than the number of females so the females get a dowry. The situation is similar for Muslims. The false vanity of the aristocracy also causes dowry. Aristocratic people think, “Our family is a high class family, hence we should get a dowry.” In a Proutistic structure there will be no scope for dowry." (1)
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout
Other topics of interest
Hypocrisy of “Path of Bliss”
Namaskar,
When you open any book from the Prout in a Nutshell series, you see a photo of Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, the Propounder of Prout philosophy. And if you look carefully at that photo you will notice Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's signature written in Bengali. In His own handwriting, it is clearly written: "Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar". This is the pristine example Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar has graciously given us. (Note: For your easy reference, the image of the signature has been included below.)
By this way, anyone can understand that His full name is Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. And that is the way in which He wishes to be addressed. Disobeying His wishes and referring to Him just as Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar or sometimes as just Sarkar is wholly inappropriate as it contravenes His desire.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
This below image is being highlighted on the web yet it is completely flawed. In this scan, in bold letters it says Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar without applying the prefix “Shrii”. And this mistake is repeated more than 15 times as on numerous occasions they merely write “Sarkar.” But this shortcut approach is disrespectful and appalling.
And on the same web page they write:
“In the field of ecology and environmental awareness, Sarkar propounded…”
“In the field of science, Sarkar introduced the theory of Microvita….”
Merely writing “Sarkar” or any other type of abbreviated form is completely against the principles and ethic, and no true disciple should ever do like this as it fails to offer due reverence and sets a harmful example to the society.
Ongoing negative effect
And overall this has a negative effect across the entire society. Because then non-margii writers adopt this same ungainly approach and they just write “Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar” or merely “Sarkar”. Whereas if such mundane writers were aware that our "top" writers and margiis always respectfully refer to Revered Baba as 'Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar' then they would get a good teaching and follow our example.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
It is just like how mundane or non-British reporters always refer to Queen Elizabeth using the title "Queen", and they always refer to Prince Charles using the reference of 'Prince'. Never do they just write “Elizabeth”, “Lizzie”, or “Liz”, or “Charles”, or "Charlie". And if they did, then the public would object. Because everyone has become taught and trained that "Queen Elizabeth" and 'Prince Charles' are the proper ways.
Likewise, Catholics address their leader in the most honourable way. For instance, when Pope Benedict was their designated leader then they would address him as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. That Pope's worldly name was Joseph Alois Ratzinger, but no Catholic would ever consider calling the Pope, "Joey". That would be a terrible display of disrespect. No Catholic could ever imagine doing that. Rather, they refer to him as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. And verily this is the approach they take with each and every Pope including the current Pope. And, by this way, they teach others to do the same. Lay people, heads of state, newspaper reporters, indeed everyone refers to the Pope in a most respectful way. All because that is the tone and address used by the Pope's chief followers, i.e. Catholics.
See their lowly standard
Throughout their path of bliss website, those Wts are keen to use Saḿskrta terms like "Dada", "Didi", "Acarya", and "Avadhuta" etc to boost their own stature. They are not merely zyz, rather they are "Dada", "Didi", "Acarya", and "Avadhuta" etc- and a great personality, i.e. "one who experiences the bliss of the Supreme." While singing their own glory they feel very cozy. At the same time, they are blatantly remiss in not prefixing the Propounder's name with Shrii. Such is the grand extent of their selfishness and hypocrisy, and overall lack of reverence for Guru.
True followers always show respect
In all spheres of life people give maximum reverence and high regard to those whom they revere. For example, when the pope or Dalai Lama are introduced then words like "his high holiness", "revered one", and "divine being" are used.
The devotees of Ramakrsna, Yogananda, and Vivekananda always use Swamiji or Thakur and then they close with Paramahansa. These titles show great respect and reverence. Likewise, the laukik name of Nima'i is not so impressive sounding that is why followers refer to their saint as Caetanya Mahaprabhu.
Now see here the below image where Baba has signed His full name in Bengali as: "Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar".
One key point is that PR Sarkar could also refer to Pramod Rai Sarkar, Paramatma Ram Sakar, Prabhu Dev Sarkar or countless other names. So in addition to including Shrii, we should always employ the full form of His name, i.e. Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
The concluding idea is that we should always use His full name - Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - when referencing Him in any way, especially on the public platform.
Namaskar,
in Him,
Madhurii
Martha Andersen
About POB
Everyone should know that the group named “Path of Bliss” is just a name and is not really the essence of bliss. They called themselves the “Path of Bliss”, but that is not because they follow all kinds of dharmic codes; it is just the name they have selected for themselves. It is no different from a criminal who adopts the name “Friend of Society”. Yet all of that criminal's actions are against the welfare of humanity. In that case, the term “Friend of Society” is just a token label that he pasted to himself. Same is the case with the use of the “Path of Bliss”.
And, after all, you know the history. These POB (Path of Bliss) members tried to hijack NY sector. In that process, they suffered huge defeats in the courts and were barred from ever using the name Ananda Marga. So, in sheer desperation, they latched onto the name “Path of Bliss”. And, at the same time, you are well aware that AMPS H group has been kidnapped by criminals and become Rudrananda’s gang of debauched stooges.The entire situation is precarious, sad, and distressing; and, we will continue to fight against all types of injustices, and invariably dharma will be established, by His grace.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Related story
Here is one famous story that is tangentially related with the overall theme of this letter. When the police came to arrest Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, they arrived with an arrest warrant that said "PR Sarkar". Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar refused to recognise the warrant as being legitimate. He said, "That is not my name; that warrant could be for so many other people whose initials are PR." On this point, the police accepted defeat so they left without Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, and came back with a new warrant that stated Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's complete name.
Disrespectful to use abbreviation
This below image is being circulated on Social Media and it has one flaw that we are commenting on. In this scan, in the lower right corner in red font it is written: Shrii P.R. Sarkar. But this shortcut approach is disrespectful. To find out why please continue reading.
The person who made this scan did a fine job, but the shortcut reference is no good.
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.
* * *
== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Please make my mind resplendent
Note: Only those bhaktas who feel a spiritual vibration in their heart can understand this song in the depths of their core.
“D́akiya gechi bhaviya gechi, bhalobesechi tomare…” (Prabhat Samgiita #4227)
Purport:
Parama Purusa, in Your mercy I keep calling You, remembering You. I weep in longing for You. My Innermost, I love You so much. In my sustained meditation and in thinking about You through shravana, manana, and nididhyasana, my eyes shower for You, all the time.
My Divine Companion, I shed tears for You and call You with a deep yearning: “My Most Intimate, who resides in the inner core of my heart, please make my mind resplendent. Whatever I think should be reflected in all that I do in the external world: no duplicity in my thinking, speaking, action. There should be perfect parallelism between my thoughts, words, and actions. In making my core pure, kindly remain in that abode, day and night - always.”
Baba, by Your grace the darkness of the black fog has vanished. In the new dawn, the crimson sun is smiling. My mental peacock is dancing in bliss — spreading out its feathers and extending its wings, encompassing the line of the vast horizon. Everything is ready and has been arranged for Your auspicious reception.
Baba, You are mine and mine alone…
== Section: Important Topic ==
Followers of MPD dogma can’t understand this
In countless discourses, Baba has guided us to think that Parama Purusa is the nearest and dearest One. An aspirant should not think that Parama Purusa is distant or far. Otherwise one will invite their extreme degeneration and ruin their spiritual life. Thinking that Parama Purusa is gone is very detrimental. It is 100% contrary to our life approach. Ananda Marga mantras give the idea: “Parama Purusa is with me.” Only avidya maya, viks'epta shatkti, says that Parama Purusa is far.
Ananda Marga ideology warns us, "If someone continually thinks, “Parama Purus'a is far from me”, then He will seem to be truly far from him...If in their ignorance people think that Parama Purus'a is far from them, then He may indeed remain for from them – so far that in future, even if one cries oneself hoarse, one’s cries will never reach Him." (1)
Rather the following should be the approach.
Ananda Marga ideology guide us, "Tadihántike ca: Some people think, “No, Parama Purus'a is not far from me. He is quite near.”" (2)
It is one’s spiritual duty to always remember and cultivate the supreme truth that He is always with you. Remembering His close proximity is bhakti. This creation is His thought projection and He is the nucleus. So, He cannot be far, gone, or missing. It is philosophically and spiritually wrong to have a dogmatic annual death day program like mahaprayan that dictates that Baba is gone.
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "You spiritual aspirants, you should remember that Parama Puruśa is always with you and His grace is always with you, and you all are His loving children." (3)
References
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 12, The Secret of Dharma Lies Hidden in the Mind
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 19, The Path of Salvation
== Section: Important Topic ==
Prout eradicates the unjust dowry dogma
Prout philosophy states, “Another glaring instance of social injustice is the custom of dowry. This is a real disgrace in a civilized society. If we go deeply into the reasons for such an injustice it will be clear that there are two main reasons behind it."
"First, dowry occurs where males and females earn disproportionate incomes. The Náyyár and Izave communities of Kerala follow the matrilineal order and hence no dowry is claimed by the males. The Khasia community of Assam follow a similar system. In Burma, though the patrilineal order is in vogue, women are economically independent so they get a dowry."
Prout philosophy states, "Secondly, dowry occurs where there is a disproportionate number of males and females. If the number of males is more, females get dowry and vice-versa. In Punjab, the number of males is more than the number of females so the females get a dowry. The situation is similar for Muslims. The false vanity of the aristocracy also causes dowry. Aristocratic people think, “Our family is a high class family, hence we should get a dowry.” In a Proutistic structure there will be no scope for dowry." (1)
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout
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