Baba
Ugly dance of devils
Namaskar,
To practice the 6th lesson of sahaja yoga sadhana, an authentic photo of Mahasambhuti Baba is needed. An altered photo of Baba will not suffice. Rather, practicing with an altered photo will be counterproductive and harmful.
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Altered photo: as negative as idol worship
Firstly, an altered photo drastically diminishes the overall vibration. Secondly, an altered photo of Baba is as gravely detrimental as idol worship. Just as an idol is born from an artist’s limited psyche, similarly, an altered photo is the brainchild of a particular artist. That is why it is just as negative as idol worship. Rudrananda and his Ranchi cohorts have adulterated this Baba photo. This is harmful in so many ways.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “You shall protect, in all respects and at all costs, the dignity of your treasures and the sanctity of your flag, of your emblem, and of the pratikrti [photo] of Márga Guru.” (1)
Look how they have tarnished and distorted the below photo:
(a) They have blanched or whitened Baba’s face.
(b) They have added color and form to Baba’s lips.
(c) They have smoothed over / photoshopped the contours of His face.
(d) They have removed the realness of Baba’s image.
By all these actions, they have proven themselves to be veritable demons In human form.
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These ills Rudrananda’s Ranchi administration has done.
To practice the 6th lesson of sahaja yoga sadhana, an authentic photo of Mahasambhuti Baba is needed. An altered photo of Baba will not suffice. Rather, practicing with an altered photo will be counterproductive and harmful.
Altered photo: as negative as idol worship
Firstly, an altered photo drastically diminishes the overall vibration. Secondly, an altered photo of Baba is as gravely detrimental as idol worship. Just as an idol is born from an artist’s limited psyche, similarly, an altered photo is the brainchild of a particular artist. That is why it is just as negative as idol worship.
In those days of old, in the hoary past, during the time of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna, material science was not sufficiently developed to create a photo or clear image of those Mahasambhutis. In that vacuum, dogma was able to rear its ugly head. The long term outcome is that nowadays the images of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna are not accurate depictions. Rather, those images have veered far from reality. Because of these altered images, those followers could not properly practice dhyana. So the unaltered, clear photo is a veritable need for all sadhakas.
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Without proper photo, dhyana not possible
In contrast, we are fortunate that Sadguru Baba has provided us with a very clear photo of Him that can be passed down from generation to generation. According to Baba, devoid of a proper photo, dhyana will be impossible. So the unaltered, clear photo is a veritable need for all sadhakas.
It is a very sad and painful situation that the alteration of Baba’s photo is going on these days at such an alarming and accelerated rate. Those regularly seeing these altered photos are slowly getting degenerated; their minds are polluted by these altered photos. By meditating upon, ideating on, thinking of, or looking at such altered photos, the subconscious mind becomes crudified. Tragically, this is happening with many sadhakas - i.e. any who use such adulterated photos. Just as an idol is born from an artist’s limited psyche, similarly, an altered photo is the brainchild of a particular artist. That is why it is just as negative as idol worship.
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in Him,
Nat'esha
Special AM teachings for dhyana
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Prátah means “in the morning”. … . Shirasi means “at the topmost point” – that is to say, in the Guru cakra. Shukle means “in a white”; abje means “in the lotus”; shuklébje means “in or on a white lotus”. And you have to meditate on the Guru who is dvinetra [endowed with two eyes] and dvibhuja [endowed with two hands]. In what posture is this Guru endowed with two eyes and two hands? In varábhaya mudrá [the gesture imparting fearlessness and bestowing grace]. He is your well-wisher and your benefactor.”
“Whatever words you use mentally to address the Guru at the time of dhyána or Guru dhyána, should also be used at the time of this Guru dhyána. You should always address the Guru for an extended period. This is Gurusakásha.” (2)
Passed down from generation to generation
In those days of old, in the hoary past, during the time of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna, material science was not sufficiently developed to create a photo or clear image of those Mahasambhutis. So the rsis and advanced sadhakas made the dhyana mantra of Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna. And with the help of those dhyana mantras, bhaktas of later generations were able to imagine, to some degree, what Lord Krsna and Lord Shiva looked like. Otherwise, without that it would have been impossible to do dhyana those days.
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Sadguru Baba has provided us with a very clear varabhaya mudra photo. Moreover, the process has been neatly written and compiled in Acarya Diary, and that can be passed down from generation to generation. In addition, Baba has given all kinds of explanations about abhidhyana in the various discourses of the book, “Namami Krsnasundaram”. All that said, regardless of what other information might be available, devoid of a proper photo, dhyana will be impossible. So the photo is absolutely key.
References
1. Caryacarya - 1, Treasures of Ananda Marga
2. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
"Arúp ratan tumi priya, ákáshe tumi háso vátáse tumi bháso..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2571)
Purport:
Parama Purusa my innermost, You are the Formless Entity. You are Nirguna Brahma, but now You have appeared before me as Taraka Brahma. You are smiling in the sky, and You are floating in the air everywhere. Arup Ratan, it is my only request that You please make me Yours.
Baba, Parama Purusa, always again and again I go on asking for Your karuna regularly. I do not have anyone as mine, but You are my eternal companion. Everyone's future is situated in You. Whatever You like that will happen. My Lord, please look towards me with Your gracious gaze.
Baba, Parama Purusa, again and again I have come on this earth. How many times I took birth on this earth as animals, plants, or humans, and died I don’t know. Everything is residing in Your mind. You are the Creator. You are the saviour; because of that You are the most adorable One.
Formless Jewel, Baba, You are my most Adored…
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #2571:
[1] Arup Ratan (Formless Jewel): When that formless Entity comes in the form of Taraka Brahma then in that unique expression He is the link between the world of form and formlessness. And He can bring sadhakas into that eternal abode - divine stance of formlessness. Indeed by meditating on Taraka Brahma, devotees attain moksa.
1-25 Bha'vah bha'va'tiitayoh setuh Ta'rakabrahma
Purport: The bridge between Nirgun'a Brahma and Sagun'a Brahma is called Ta'raka Brahma. (Ananda Sutram)
[2] Karun'a': In the second stanza, the term karuna has been used. This is when one harbours a deep sense of empathy, is pained by another's suffering, and feels, "I should help them.” For example, suppose a beggar is wallowing in misery. By seeing his wretched condition, you felt, "I should help him and remove his agony.” This heartfelt feeling is the expression of karuna'.
Similarly, suppose a bhakta is suffering and unable to progress in the physical, psychic, or spiritual realms for any reason. In such circumstances, Parama Purusa cannot bear to watch that sadhaka suffer. He feels He must rescue them immediately. With His deep empathy and mercy, Parama Purusa removes their agony, so that once again that bhakta can progress in all realms of life. This entire liila is called His karun'a'.
Difference Between krpa' & karun'a'
In the case of karun'a', Parama Purusa is moved by a bhakta's suffering and comes forward to save that bhakta. Whereas with krpa' (grace), the bhakta is not suffering but even then Parama Purusa is bestowing His blessing.
It is just like if a beggar is sick and suffering half-naked in the freezing cold. If with great empathy a passerby selflessly helps that beggar without expecting anything in return, that is karuna’. Because the passerby is moved and motivated into action by seeing the beggar's suffering. In contrast, if a student is not sick, and that person just wishes to give the student a gift, then that krpa’.
When out of empathy Parama Purusa lovingly comes to the aid of the suffering bhakta to relieve them of their spiritual strife, that is the karuna of Parama Purusa; and, if that same bhakta is not suffering in the spiritual realm, yet Baba still bestows His blessing to enhance their bhakti, that is His krpa’ on the bhakta.
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