Baba
Really great
Namaskar,
Becoming vast or great does not mean becoming big like one huge banyan
tree. Although a banyan tree is enormous, it gets that way by consuming
all the air, sunlight, water, and nutrients for itself. That banyan tree
does not allow even a single blade of grass to grow underneath it. This
expression of largeness is not something admirable or great, rather it
is suffocating.
In all spheres, Sadguru Baba has set the gold-bar standard. He has
beautifully defined what is the top-rung of achievement, as well as how
one gets there. Included in this is Baba's special explanation about
greatness: What makes someone truly exceptional. No doubt, in the
general society - whether it be in the field of politics, business,
sports, or education etc - people have their own views about who and
what is great. In Baba's revolutionary approach, He has given His unique
and dharmic teaching on greatness that stands on a plane all its own,
far above.
Nowadays so-called top Wts suppress & exploit others
Unfortunately, nowadays a bad trend exists in our AMPS. If we look
around we can see that those so-called great Wts suppress lower-posted
workers and / or margiis. These so-called, top-dog Dadas reach the
height of their glory by pushing down on the shoulders of general
members. They force margiis to remain in a subservient position, and
they do not allow margiis to grow.
This is evidenced by the curtailment of bhukti pradhan rights, the
eradication of margii rights, and the manipulation of the ACB etc. In
all spheres, those so-called great Dadas impose restrictions on the
margiis to satisfy their own greed for power and post. Within their own
ranks they just create 'yes-men' all around them. Sincere and dharmic
Wts have been pushed aside and stooges become the close 'yes-man' to
so-called top Dadas. This is the unfortunate formula these days.
To attain their so-called greatness, so-called top Dadas strike down
junior wts and general margiis and exploit them. Meanwhile in this dark
era, those who are really great are temporarily hidden somewhere -
remaining unknown. In the materialistic era of the general society and
in this current era in our AMPS, those who are deemed as "great"
function in a way that is opposite to Baba's equation of greatness.
So-called great people are but exploiters, lacking any benevolent
motive. Whereas Baba's recipe for greatness means working for the
welfare of others and making them great. That is the true way to
determine who is really great.
Brahma is unquestionably the Greatest of the great, but in their own way
humans can also achieve a certain level of greatness. Those who follow a
God-centered philosophy are drenched in spiritual thought and
service-mindedness. When others come in their contact people naturally
feel inspired and get uplifted. By seeing the ways and conduct of a true
sadhaka, others will also grow. Those selfless sadhakas are ever-ready
to help others advance. In that way, they can bring common people up to a
higher level. According to Baba, those who do like this are great.
So-called greatness in capitalism means sucking the blood
Unfortunately, in today's materialistic society, there are so-called
great people all around. They are adorned on the cover of various
magazines, propped up on stages, applauded at sporting events, and
praised by the size of their wallet. In this present era, there are so
many who are called "great" - for one reason or another; but, they do
not match up to Baba's standard.
Whether in the field of business, entertainment, or law etc, in
cent-per-cent of the cases those materially-minded people only become
"great" by sucking the blood of others. Only by stepping on the backs of
others and by clawing and scratching for each and every inch did they
get "to the top". Such 'greats' retain this place by exploiting others.
What to speak of elevating other people, they do the opposite - they
suppress them. So these so-called greats in the regular society have
nothing to do with helping others to grow or expand. They achieved their
status by hoarding money, grabbing a high post, and garnering prestige,
by riding the backs of others etc. And if one follows them that person
will become degenerated.
What is usually called 'great' in this materialistic, vaeshyan era is
completely opposite to Baba's spiritual, neo-humanistic approach. In
capitalism 'greatness' is achieved by pushing oneself above others, and
in our dharmic spiritual approach greatness means raising others up to a
standard of excellence. Those who present themselves as "great" are not
really great. Because their 'greatness' comes from sucking the blood of
others. They are unable to make others great, just they prop themselves
up by stepping on the heads of others and reaping the fruits of their
existence. Simple and innocent citizens get exploited and suppressed
when they come in contact with such so-called great persons. That is why
we can never call any selfish, materialistic person as 'great'. Because
they are unable to lift others up to a higher standard - rather they
push those people down into the depths of degradation.
Conclusion
Sadly, in AMPS, unworthy persons are sitting on the post and given a
great amount of respect. These so-called great Dadas want to turn PP
Dada into a veritable god. So they can usurp his power and exploit
sincere Wts and margiis. This has been the unfortunate trend for the
last many years. Similarly, becoming “great” in this vaeshyan means
rising up by suppressing others. However, these are inherently faulty
approaches. Because vastness or greatness should not be measured by how
much money or prestige one has accumulated, or by being like the banyan
tree that suppresses everything else. According to Sadguru Baba, the one
who is truly great elevates others to that point of greatness as well.
In our God-centered approach, greatness is defined by making others
great.
Namaskar,
at His feet,
Brahmeshvara
~ In-depth study ~
One who elevates others from degradation is great
Here following is Baba's special guideline about (a) vastness and
greatness, (b) the link between the two, as well as (c) what it means to
be great.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The literal meaning of Brahma is “One
who is great”, and its metaphorical meaning is Brhattvád Brahma,
Brḿhanattvád Brahma: “One who is great and has the capacity to make
others great also”. Now, there may be a person who tries to destroy
others by squashing them like ants or trampling them underfoot. Such a
person may be “great” according to the word's literal meaning, but
certainly not in the noble spirit of the term. One who opens new paths
for the development of others, one who elevates them from degradation,
is great. This is the underlying spirit of the word Brahma: He does not
wish the destruction of anyone; He wants to establish all in the exalted
state of expansion. He wants all to shine in the brilliance of their
existence. Thus to all the entities of the universe, He is Púrńa Brahma
[Full Brahma] – only He is Brahma. He is the unparalleled Brahma, the
incomparable.” (1)
As Baba explains in His above teaching, one of the qualities of Parama
Purusa is that He Himself is vast (brhat). And not only that but He has
the capacity to make others vast. So, according to Baba's revolutionary
view, being vast does not mean just being some big or large entity;
rather, one must possess that special ability to make others equally
vast. That is the unique requisite which Baba outlines in the above
shloka.
And - per Baba's guideline - same is the case with greatness. One can
only become great by making others great. As He directs us, vastness and
greatness do not come in isolation or exist in a vacuum. To become
'great', one must have that special quality to make others great. This
is the exceptional attribution of those who are really great. Only those
who have this unique ability to raise the standard of others to the
level of greatness can truly be called great.
Related teachings
Ananda Marga ideology says, “This Supreme One is called brhat. The word
brhat literally means ‘One who is very vast, who is beyond the scope of
all limitations, who is immeasurable and unfathomable’...Brahma
literally means the Entity who is Himself very vast, and whose ideation
makes others vast like Him.”
Brhattva’d Brahma Brm’hanatva’d Brahma
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, “Brm’hanatva’d means making others
vast. He himself is very great, and hence He is called Brahma; but this
is not enough. Besides that He has the capacity to make others equally
great like Him.” (2)
Ananda Vanii states, "It is action that makes a person great. Be great by your sádhaná, by your service, by your sacrifice." (3)
References
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 11, Supramundane Heritage and Supramundane Desideratum
3. Ananda Vanii #20
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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.
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
In my moments of happiness
"Eso priya, eso priya, eso priya he varańiiya, diner sakáshe..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4461)
Purport:
Parama Purusa, my dear, adorable One, please come before me in the
daytime - in my moments of happiness and joy. By Your grace, my eyes
shower tears for You day and night - all the 24hrs in bhakti. I long for
You each and every second. I want to realise You in this life itself -
not after death.
Parama Purusa, my most revered, kindly bring Yourself before me amidst
the beautiful, sweet full-moon. I am requesting You to enter in my mind -
in that spiritually intoxicating, honey-percolating, ecstatic ambience.
Arrive in the divine land of song, dance, tune, and melody. My Dearest
we will be together forever there.
Parama Purusa, Baba, lift me up from dungeon of staticity and establish
me in maha bhava forever; and, make me forget everything by Your
heart-satiating smile, and grace me so I may be fully ensconced in
Brahma bhava. I surrender and offer my mind unto You. Please accept it.
My most Near, I am asking You to come to me with Your most captivating
and heart-pouring smile...
== Section 3: Important Teaching ==
Role of Proutists in today’s political scene
Prout philosophy states, “Most political leaders are either physical or
intellectual criminals. Common human beings have to be protected from
the clutches of these criminals. Proutists have to fight against today’s
party politics. Proutists are not against politics or political
science, but they have to fight against professional politicians. Only
Sadvipras have the right to engage in politics; other people should be
swept out from the field of politics. Political leaders depend on
physical power. Though they talk of non-violence, they are guarded by
the police force. Physical power is the crudest manifestation of energy.
Sadvipras will use intuitional power – intellectual and physical power
will work as their slaves, to be used according to the indications of
intuitional power. It therefore goes without saying that a Sadvipra is
stronger than a political leader.” (1)
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout
== Section: Prabhat Samgiita ==
तुम मेरे कितने निकट थे हमेशा मेरे दिल में साथ-साथ रहते
प्रभात सगीत 379 प्रथम जीवने तुमि आशो निको ,तार लागि मने कोनो क्लेश नाइ
भावार्थ
हे परमपुरुष, मेरे प्रियतम! मेरे जीवन के ऊषा काल में तुम मेरे निकट नहीं आये। परंतु मेरे मन मे यह दुख नहीं है कि--तुमने मुझे उस समय अपने शरण में क्यों नहीं लिया, मेरे निकट आकर मेरे अपने क्यों नहीं हुए, इसके लिये मेरे मन में कोई मानसिक कष्ट नहीं है। परंतु मेरे मन में पछतावा अवश्य है कि मैने उस समय तुम्हारी खोज क्यों नहीं की। यही कारण है कि मेरा हृदय पूरे समय रोता रहता है जलता रहता है। तुम मेरे इतने निकट ही थे, परन्तु मेरी सचमुच गलती है कि मैंने वर्षों पहले तुम को नहीं तलाशा, इसके लिये मुझे गहरा अनुताप है।
हे पुरुषोत्तम, बाबा, उस समय तुम मेरे कितने निकट थे हमेशा मेरे दिल में साथ-साथ रहते, तब भी मैने तुम्हें न तो पुकारा और न ही साधना सीख कर तुम्हारी सेवा की। उस समय मैने कोई चिंता ही नहीं की | मेरे जीवन के सभी प्रारंभिक रात और दिन, व्यर्थ के विभिन्न कुकामों में नष्ट होते गये। अब इस जीवन के संध्या में उन दिनों की बहुत याद आती है, और मैं अपार कष्ट का अनुभव करता हूॅं।
हे परमपुरुष ! बाबा, इस धरा पर सभी लोग बहुत कम समय के लिये ही आते हैं | अनेक काम करते हैं, और फलहीन होकर समय व्यर्थ नष्ट होने पर तुमको, अपने दुर्भाग्य के लिये कोसते हैं | पर इसका कोई लाभ नहीं है | जब वे अपने अहंकार का छाता अपने सिर के ऊपर से हटा लेते हैं तब उन्हे पता चलता है कि तुम्हारी कृपा वृष्टि तो सदा ही उन पर भी तो होती रहती है।
हे परमपुरुष ! बाबा, तुम तो सदा कृपालु हो, तुम वही करते हो, जो मेरे लिये सर्वोत्तम होता है, मेरी केवल यही इच्छा है कि सदा तुम्हारी शरण में ही बना रहॅूं। (1)
Reference
1. Trans: Dr. T.R.S.
== Section: Prout ==
Prout is intuitional knowledge
Prout philosophy states, “The approach of PROUT is subjective approach through objective adjustment. This presupposes a connecting link between intuition and intellect. This connecting link or touching point is called “Bodhi Jiṋána”. With the help of Bodhi Jiṋána, intuitional knowledge can be utilized for solving mundane problems. Thus PROUT is a Bodhi Jiṋána.”
“Logic is a psychic survey. Such a survey may or may not be correct, therefore it is futile to follow logic blindly. The result of your psychic survey is called your rationality. This psychic survey, embedded in relativity, may or may not be correct. Intuitional vision is the best logic. Intuitional vision should be your guiding ideology. For example, it is an axiomatic truth that everything has come from the Cosmic Father and everything will merge in Him, but this truth is beyond the scope of intellectual logic.” (1)
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 15, Talks on Prout
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Important Health Rules
Sadguru Baba says:
1. Body and clothing must be kept neat and clean.
2. After urinating use water or cleanse yourself by some other means.
3. Pay attention to the regular clearing of the bowels.
4. Do not sleep on a soft bed.
5. When taking a bath, all parts of the body, in particular the armpits and groin, should be cleaned properly. Soap, oil, and comb should be used every day. The body hair should never be cut, especially in the armpit and pubic region.
6. Before morning and evening sádhaná, either do vyápaka shaoca or take full bath.
7. Before and after meals, and before sleep, do vyápaka shaoca with cold water. If it is very cold, use lukewarm water.
8. Drink a sufficient quantity of water every day, but do not drink too much at any one time.
9. Sleeping during the day and staying awake at night are to be avoided.
10. All intoxicants are támasika and are to be discarded like poison. (1)
Reference
(1) Reference: Caryacarya-II, General Health Rules
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