Baba
Note: Please bear in mind that those who do not give importance to Baba's divine teachings and those emotionally attached with a particular dada or group may choose not to read this letter. A balanced and rational outlook is needed to understand this topic.
Namaskar,
In the AB story book D has wrongly written the following line about Baba.
In the AB story book D writes: "Baba became furious. “You nonsense people!” he told them...How dare you put this request! Get out of here this minute, the three of you!”...After some time, they were able to calm Baba down."
However, as we Ananda Margiis and Wts know, the Propounder of Ananda Marga, Baba - Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji is the embodiment of dharma. One of the characteristics of a dharmika is akrodha or non-anger. Baba perfectly embodies this quality of non-anger. Those close to Baba understood that He never becomes angry. Only He would feign anger in order to teach others the severity of a particular situation. Baba perfectly embodies this quality of non-anger.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Dharmika is never angry
So the way D has written the story will mislead readers - sadhakas and non-margiis. They will get the wrong impression and think that really Baba would become angry and irate, and that He did not follow His own teachings of non-anger. Here again is the line from that book:
D writes: "Baba became furious. “You nonsense people!”...”
All sadhakas know that Baba, being the Dharma Guru, would never become angry. Yet this extremely poorly written story tells the tale that Baba does not follow the code of dharma. In turn, many readers will think that Baba has given teachings with the expectation for others to follow, but not Himself.
So the portrayal in the above story is gross and entirely false. It is completely inappropriate and gives a false impression to any reader. Indeed, no true bhakta could ever write in this manner. The story should be completely rewritten by a true bhakta who can present the situation in the right way - incorporating the central theme that Baba would only feign anger, and that He was never really angry. Sadly, the way the story is now is completely against the spiritual ethic and undermines Sadguru Baba.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Let us all remember that Baba as the Dharma Guru perfectly embodies all His teachings and guides others as well. Baba perfectly embodies this quality of non-anger.
Ten characteristics of dharma
Here He has graciously given the ten characteristics of dharma - of which the tenth point is akrodha (non-anger).
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The tenth and final characteristic [of dharma] is akrodha or non-anger, a very subtle propensity. You should not be misguided or swayed away or unduly influenced by krodha or anger. Anger means to remain under the influence of the nerve cells and fibres instead of under the influence of the subtler layers of mind. It is therefore very dangerous...you should not allow the instinct of anger to take control of you." (1)
Bhaktas know Baba Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is the embodiment of non-anger.
Common readers will form a poor opinion about Baba
Yet, D is recounting in the AB story book that Baba was extremely angry and furious just as common citizens become angry. Baba did not follow His own teachings of non anger
In the AB story book D writes: "Baba became furious. “You nonsense people!” he told them...How dare you put this request! Get out of here this minute, the three of you!”...After some time, they were able to calm Baba down."
By now, every true bhakta and disciple of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji understands that the above line is completely bogus and has no bearing on Guru’s actual manner. D’s written account is 100% wrong. Because as the Sadguru Baba perfectly embodies all the points of dharma.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Here we have to bear in mind that D’s AB book is available on Amazon. Normal, common citizens may purchase and read this book. And when they read it story will conclude that Baba Himself is an ordinary person who is prone to all kinds of negative emotions like fury, anger, etc. Not only that, they will deduce that Baba does not follow His own teachings. That will be unfortunate.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Shankar
Who wrote this book & committed this blunder
Dada Ramananda merely recounted his memories for this AB story book (Ashutosh Baba 2014), whereas it was Devashiish’s responsibility to provide the language and present it in a literary form. So the real culprit is Deva’shiis’a / Devashiish of NY sector. Devashiish is the one who committed sin by misportraying Sadguru Baba.
Solution
When including a line like that in any Baba story, a footnote must be given how Baba only feigns anger - He Himself does not actually become angry.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, The Ten Characteristics of Dharma
ৰার-ৰার ব্যবহার করে
“মন্ত্র জিনিসটা আসলে হচ্ছে কি ? আমি উপায় না পেয়ে, ইংরেজিতে মন্ত্রের জন্য incantation শব্দটা ব্যবহার করেছি | কারণ যদি মূল ৰাংলা ব্যবহার করতাম, তাহলে মন্ত্র-শব্দটাই ব্যবহার করতাম | কারণ, ইংরেজি incantation শব্দটা ঠিক মন্ত্রের প্রতিভু নয় | ইংরেজিতে বা Roman-এ আমি ঠিক উপযুক্ত শব্দ কোনও খুঁজে পাইনি | Incantation শব্দটা হচ্ছে এমন কোনও একটা জিনিস যা মানুষ ৰার-ৰার ব্যবহার করে | এর ৰেশি কিছু ৰলা যায় না | কিন্তু সংস্কৃত বা ৰাংলা মন্ত্র শব্দটার মানে ৰলা হচ্ছে-- “মননাৎ তারয়েৎ যস্তু সঃ মন্ত্রঃ পরিকীর্ত্তিতঃ” | যাকে মনন করলে অর্থাৎ ৰার-ৰার ভাবলে, মানুষ ত্রাণের রাস্তা পেয়ে যায়, তাই হ'ল মন্ত্র |” (1)
Reference
1. Morning General Darshan, 14 Nov 1979, Silchar, W.B]
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Baba: anger
Note: Please bear in mind that those who do not give importance to Baba's divine teachings and those emotionally attached with a particular dada or group may choose not to read this letter. A balanced and rational outlook is needed to understand this topic.
Namaskar,
In the AB story book D has wrongly written the following line about Baba.
In the AB story book D writes: "Baba became furious. “You nonsense people!” he told them...How dare you put this request! Get out of here this minute, the three of you!”...After some time, they were able to calm Baba down."
However, as we Ananda Margiis and Wts know, the Propounder of Ananda Marga, Baba - Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurti ji is the embodiment of dharma. One of the characteristics of a dharmika is akrodha or non-anger. Baba perfectly embodies this quality of non-anger. Those close to Baba understood that He never becomes angry. Only He would feign anger in order to teach others the severity of a particular situation. Baba perfectly embodies this quality of non-anger.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Dharmika is never angry
So the way D has written the story will mislead readers - sadhakas and non-margiis. They will get the wrong impression and think that really Baba would become angry and irate, and that He did not follow His own teachings of non-anger. Here again is the line from that book:
D writes: "Baba became furious. “You nonsense people!”...”
All sadhakas know that Baba, being the Dharma Guru, would never become angry. Yet this extremely poorly written story tells the tale that Baba does not follow the code of dharma. In turn, many readers will think that Baba has given teachings with the expectation for others to follow, but not Himself.
So the portrayal in the above story is gross and entirely false. It is completely inappropriate and gives a false impression to any reader. Indeed, no true bhakta could ever write in this manner. The story should be completely rewritten by a true bhakta who can present the situation in the right way - incorporating the central theme that Baba would only feign anger, and that He was never really angry. Sadly, the way the story is now is completely against the spiritual ethic and undermines Sadguru Baba.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Let us all remember that Baba as the Dharma Guru perfectly embodies all His teachings and guides others as well. Baba perfectly embodies this quality of non-anger.
Ten characteristics of dharma
Here He has graciously given the ten characteristics of dharma - of which the tenth point is akrodha (non-anger).
#1: Dhrti (patience)
#2: Ks'ama (forgiveness)
#3: Dhamah (self-control)
#4: Asteya (non-stealing)
#5: Shaucha (cleanliness)
#6: Indriyanigraha (control of organs)
#7: Dhii (benevolent intellect)
#8: Vidya' (spiritual knowledge)
#9: Satyam' (love of truth)
#10: Akrodha (non-anger)
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The tenth and final characteristic [of dharma] is akrodha or non-anger, a very subtle propensity. You should not be misguided or swayed away or unduly influenced by krodha or anger. Anger means to remain under the influence of the nerve cells and fibres instead of under the influence of the subtler layers of mind. It is therefore very dangerous...you should not allow the instinct of anger to take control of you." (1)
Bhaktas know Baba Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji is the embodiment of non-anger.
Common readers will form a poor opinion about Baba
Yet, D is recounting in the AB story book that Baba was extremely angry and furious just as common citizens become angry. Baba did not follow His own teachings of non anger
In the AB story book D writes: "Baba became furious. “You nonsense people!” he told them...How dare you put this request! Get out of here this minute, the three of you!”...After some time, they were able to calm Baba down."
By now, every true bhakta and disciple of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji understands that the above line is completely bogus and has no bearing on Guru’s actual manner. D’s written account is 100% wrong. Because as the Sadguru Baba perfectly embodies all the points of dharma.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Here we have to bear in mind that D’s AB book is available on Amazon. Normal, common citizens may purchase and read this book. And when they read it story will conclude that Baba Himself is an ordinary person who is prone to all kinds of negative emotions like fury, anger, etc. Not only that, they will deduce that Baba does not follow His own teachings. That will be unfortunate.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Shankar
Who wrote this book & committed this blunder
Dada Ramananda merely recounted his memories for this AB story book (Ashutosh Baba 2014), whereas it was Devashiish’s responsibility to provide the language and present it in a literary form. So the real culprit is Deva’shiis’a / Devashiish of NY sector. Devashiish is the one who committed sin by misportraying Sadguru Baba.
Solution
When including a line like that in any Baba story, a footnote must be given how Baba only feigns anger - He Himself does not actually become angry.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
References
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, The Ten Characteristics of Dharma
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ৰার-ৰার ব্যবহার করে
“মন্ত্র জিনিসটা আসলে হচ্ছে কি ? আমি উপায় না পেয়ে, ইংরেজিতে মন্ত্রের জন্য incantation শব্দটা ব্যবহার করেছি | কারণ যদি মূল ৰাংলা ব্যবহার করতাম, তাহলে মন্ত্র-শব্দটাই ব্যবহার করতাম | কারণ, ইংরেজি incantation শব্দটা ঠিক মন্ত্রের প্রতিভু নয় | ইংরেজিতে বা Roman-এ আমি ঠিক উপযুক্ত শব্দ কোনও খুঁজে পাইনি | Incantation শব্দটা হচ্ছে এমন কোনও একটা জিনিস যা মানুষ ৰার-ৰার ব্যবহার করে | এর ৰেশি কিছু ৰলা যায় না | কিন্তু সংস্কৃত বা ৰাংলা মন্ত্র শব্দটার মানে ৰলা হচ্ছে-- “মননাৎ তারয়েৎ যস্তু সঃ মন্ত্রঃ পরিকীর্ত্তিতঃ” | যাকে মনন করলে অর্থাৎ ৰার-ৰার ভাবলে, মানুষ ত্রাণের রাস্তা পেয়ে যায়, তাই হ'ল মন্ত্র |” (1)
Reference
1. Morning General Darshan, 14 Nov 1979, Silchar, W.B]
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