Baba
Kleptocracy of Rudrananda: AMPS
Namaskar,
1. Rudrananda has gone to NY sector and as we speak he is sitting in NY sectorial office. Rudrananda’s very hush-hush arrival was on 18 June and slowly, little by little, people are finding out about it.
2. Some other Dadas have also since gone to NYSO to see what is going on and gain some plus points.
Vimalananda: tossed like trash by the roadside
3. But one thing is certain. The former NYSS Vimalananda will not be on hand. Rudrananda has essentially feasted on Vimalananda’s bones and has since spit him out. Rudrananda had use for Vimalananda while Dada V was in NY and selling land and giving big money to Rudrananda. Now that Vimalananda has been switched to India, Rudrananda has almost no use for him and keeps Vimalananda at arms distance. Their relationship is grounded in pure selfishness - nothing more than at. Just like how a businessman has only one use for a mistress. And when that use is fulfilled that businessman will never call on that mistress just to say hello etc. So Vimalananda is just dried up at this point.
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Rudrananda’s tour agenda in NY
4. Since Rudrananda is in NY then like last year he may attend some fake yoga event and try to rub shoulders with some so-called worldly elites to gain some prestige.
5. Another point on Rudrananda’s agenda is to promote himself as being the great, super saviour of the organisation. Those with eyes to see will never get befooled.
Solution: In ideal circumstances, all those in Centre will be true dharmikas, in which case when a representative of Centre goes to one of the nine sectors like NY sector etc, that central Dada will be vigilant in ensuring that the sector is being run in an ideological manner. The central representative will review reports on accounting, finances, properties, schools, pracara work, and Prout etc. That Central representative's visit will be of real value and not just a token photo op, nor a ploy for some selfish agenda. Sadly, what is happening these days falls far, far short of the mark.
6. There in NY sector the summer retreat is on the near horizon at Ananda Kanan. That is Rudrananda’s chief destination. Actually, they adjusted the retreat start date to July 1 because the Ranchi side is expecting very less people this year and they are actively trying to lure participants from the third front retreat in Round Top, NY which ends on July 1.
7. The Wt morale of Ranchi workers in NY is quite low and many are getting fed up and disillusioned with SS Abhiramananda. But outwardly general Wtst keep mum due to fear of retaliation. Abhiramanadna is firmly seated in Rudrananda’s corner so Abhiramanada can easily issue a punishment posting to any Wt for any reason. That is why that despite the fact that morale is so low still Wts are mostly keeping silent.
Solution: In ideal circumstances, the SS Dada will strictly adhere to Baba’s following conduct rule.
Wt conduct rule: “Supervisory workers will have to take proper care of each of their supervised stuff in all respects.” (1)
When the above rule is in vogue then there is no question of low worker morale. Every Wt will feel cared for and valued, and steps will be in place to ensure all Wts are progressing on the path and not falling away from their dharma sadhana etc.
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Dhruva’s take
8. Dhruva (Clark Forden) remains a key cog in the H group machinery and while Dhruva himself could never gain a career he has become a professional stooge of H group and that pays handsomely, both in terms of prestige and financially. Dhruva’s main duty is to act as a quasi legal advisor which means that Abhiramananda and SOS Diiptimanananda travel down from NYC to WDC each month to strategize about money-making endeavours. Dhruva is like a stock broker - no matter what happens with any particular deal he takes a cut. So Dhruva always takes something to the bank for his own gain and he could not be happier, just like any leech.
Solution: In ideal circumstances, positions of leadership in AMPS will be given on the basis of one’s dharmic qualities and not based on how much of a stooge they are.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The responsibility for leading society can only be entrusted to the sadvipras because they are well established in Yama and Niyama – they are imbued with Cosmic ideation.” (2)
About Rudrananda’s medical leave
9. Rudrananda flew to NY alone from India. When in India he keeps some security detail with him but when he travels overseas he tends to go by himself rather than with a big entourage. Being Rudrananda means trusting no one - so when he can he goes alone.
10. Top of all Rudrananda is extremely please with his current status. Since last October he has been on “medical leave.” In most circumstances being on “medical leave” means being on bed rest or checking into a hospital or medical clinic etc. But for Rudrananda, “medical leave” means freedom. Now he can go where he likes and nobody can blame him for not having a post. Rudrananda gave away his post to his top stooge Mantrajapananda, while he (Rudrananda) just travels the various sectors of the globe. Rudrananda has filled all the top spots with his hand-picked stooges so he can relax and control things without holding any post. So for Rudrananda, “medical leave” is just one alibi, nothing more.
11. So now Rudrananda has gone to NY for their summer retreat. In the past, there was a discussion over who would be the central representative at the various overseas sectorial retreats. But that process is also gone and as this entire Ranchi administration is Rudrananda’s toy, he just decides everything - where he would like to be and when he would like to be there.
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How Mantrajapananda climbed the ladder
12. All in all, Rudrananda will remain there in NY for around one month total from start to finish. Then he will fly to Europe for the summer retreat in Berlin sector at Madhu Karuna. There he will meet up with his top stooge Mantrajapananda who is arriving from Manila sector. Though there remains the possibility that Mantrajapananda will first go to NY sector in which case they could travel together to Berlin sector. These days the two of them are very close since Mantrajapananda has sold maximum AMPS properties etc in the Philippines and thereby funded Rudrananda’s personal palace in Varanasi.
Solution: In ideal circumstances the leaders in our AMPS will be great moralists and sadvipras. Sadly, Rudrananda keeps only debased and depraved persons like Mantrajapananda in the post so he (Rudrananda) can control him. The day is not far when Sixteen Points will be the measuring rod and only dharmikas will occupy the top posts. Then when those top Dadas visit a sector there will be a positive impact, devoid of any self-interest.
13. Last but not least, Savitananda has also taken the opportunity to go to NY - for the sole motive of gathering donations. When he reaches 20,000USD then he will turn around and go back.
Solution: In ideal circumstances, only Dadas with an approved tour program will visit an outside sector. And their aim will not be greedy, personal fundraising for their own private bank account, but rather the welfare and all-round development of the sector.
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Solutions: moving forward
Seeing the state of affairs in our AMPS, things might seem quite unsightly. However there are some very practical steps that can be taken to right our ship.
(A) First and foremost the tantric path of Ananda Marga is a man-making mission. Every Ananda Margii, whether they be family person or a Wt, should be held strictly accountable for adhering to Sixteen Points. This will greatly benefit every sadhaka and the entire climate of the organisation.
(B) Circumstantial pressure should be applied to those in power who fail to abide by the conduct rules. That means financial donations should absolutely be withheld. Do not give money to any Wt or family margii if they are of bad character or irresponsible in financial dealings etc. Silent action and other measures can also be taken.
(C) There should be strict vigilance that no organisational properties are sold - not for any reason. Rather than allowing top Wts to sell AMPS properties to fill their personal bank accounts, we should aim to do more and more pracara and fill those properties with sadhakas, LFTs, LPTs, and new Ananda Margiis etc. That is the best way to protect land holdings and simultaneously build up our Marga.
(D) Remember, this is the transitional period and maximum people are looking for a new way. If we exemplify the ideals of Ananda Marga as given by Sadguru Baba then those sincere seekers will take notice and flock to our doorstep. There will be a veritable renewal and revival in all the sectors due to our collective dharmic conduct and His grace.
Sadguru Baba says, “Remember, Ananda Marga is a man-making mission. Both quantity and quality are important. Everyone should be free to join Ananda Marga, to take part in social functions, etc., but only those established in Yama and Niyama may be given any position to work in society. Just to satisfy someone and compromise [with] sin is unthinkable. We can in no case ever compromise with injustice.” (3)
In Him,
Chandrabhusan
~ In-depth study ~
Ananda Marga ideology states, “Those who have the responsibility to show the path to others should be of superlative character with the most refined conduct. They and their followers must move constantly towards all-round development and shreya [ultimate spiritual attainment]. Persons who teach such well-regulated behaviour to others by their own conduct are called ácáryas.” (4)
Ananda Marga ideology states, “The characteristic of good people is to fight against injustice, to firmly adhere to truth and righteousness, to protect the helpless and fight against all evil persons. Those who are merely simple and are of a meek and goody-goody nature are not good people.” (5)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "From the social or human viewpoint, everybody has the right to correct the behaviour of everyone else. This is the birthright of every human being. No scholar can dispute the right of people to correct the shortcomings of those with whom they come in contact. The recognition of this right is indispensable for the health of society. " (6)
References
1. Six Additional Rules, Point #2
2. Problems of the Day, Point #34
3. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
4. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
5. A Few Problems Solved Part 5 – Shravanii Purnima
6. Human Society - 1, Justice
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