Baba
Example of poor book
Namaskar,
The following letter has been written to alert margiis how some Wts and intellectuals lack the requisite courage to give proper respect to the Propounder of Prout, Shrii Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar. Unfortunately, they address Him in an undesirable manner.
In every Prout book there is a photo of the Propounder of Prout on the page preceding the table of contents. And that photo is signed by the Propounder. And the signature reads as: Shrii Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar. This guides us that under the platform of Prout - and in other spheres - we are to address Him in this manner. But now we see many are not doing like this - including highly posted purodhas etc. If some new initiate commits such a blunder it is pardonable. But when so-called purodhas do this and set this negative example then how can one keep quiet. Our duty is to unmask their hypocrisy.
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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 followers 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.
Baba example in Prout books
Now see the below image where the Propounder of Prout has signed His full name in Bengali as: "Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar".
By the Prout Propounder’s above example it is quite evident and obvious that when referencing Him in our Prout books and publications, we should respectfully refer to Him as Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. If anyone fails to use the prefix or title “Shrii” or fails to write His name in full, then they are going against His wishes and committing sin.
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These following ways of referring to the Prout Propounder are all wrong:
(a) Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar
(b) Prabhat Sarkar
(c) PR Sarkar
(d) Sarkar
(e) Shrii Sarkar
No true sadhaka or Prout leader should ever refer to ==“Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar” === in aforelisted sinful ways. The only acceptable way to reference Baba in our Prout texts is “Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.”
No true sadhaka or Prout leader should ever refer to “Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar” in aforelisted sinful ways. The only acceptable way to reference Baba in our Prout texts is “Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.”
Always proper due reference is given
Even when worldly leaders are introduced, then always proper due reference is given. They are known as "Mr President", or "Mrs Prime Minister", or whatever their respected title may be. Hence it is quite common to publicly revere leaders - whether they be a leader of a church, state, or mission.
By this way, the rest of the world knows that that person is a respected one. People may or may not be catholic, but because those catholics revere the pope up to the sky, then everyone on this earth feels that the pope is someone of great stature and import. Same is the case with the Dalai Lama, Ramakrsna, and the leaders of various countries.
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In contrast, if their own followers do not give them reverence on the public stage, then the rest of the world will automatically think that that so-called leader is not so great - rather he is just a second rate individual, or worse than that. Hence, it is extremely important for one to give great reverence to those whom they revere.
Unfortunately some of our so-called great in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha nowadays have fallen into the extremely negative habit of just writing 'PR Sarkar'-- and in some cases they just write 'Sarkar'. By quickly surveying the books, articles, and emails of "writers" then we can see this unfortunate form of expression.
Not only that, such WT writers and publishers in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha who write about the Prout Propounder refer to themselves as Avadhutika Ananda A Acarya, Editor & Publisher. So they always preface their name with the title “Avadhuta / Avadhutika” and use the title Ac. for “Acarya”, yet when they refer to the Propounder of Prout they write "PR Sarkar" or just "Sarkar". Such Wts are shameless. They are keen to honour themselves and quick to dishonour Him. This is the negative trend they have created.
They never refer to the queen as Lizzie
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 'PR Sarkar'. Whereas if such mundane writers were aware that our "top" writers and margiis always respectfully refer to Revered Propounder of Prout 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.
Similarly, Catholics address their leader as His Holiness Pope Francis. The Pope's worldly name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, but no Catholic would ever consider calling the Pope, "Jorgie / Jorgey". That would be a terrible display of disrespect. No Catholic could ever imagine doing that. Rather, they refer to him as His Holiness Pope Francis. And by this, 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.
Although we are not trying to emulate the British monarchy or the Catholic Church etc, but when the Propounder of Prout guides us to use shrii then this particular point is meaningful. The idea being that if we ourselves are perfectly consistent in always giving proper reference to Him as 'Shrii Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar' then people of the general society will also follow suit. It will become natural for them. And that will be the proper way to introduce non-sadhakas to the Propounder of Prout as well, as the proper way for Ananda Margiis to refer to His social name Shrii Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar.
Full vs. short
One related key point is that using merely PR Sarkar could refer to Pramod Rai Sarkar, Paramatma Ram Sakar, Prabhu Rsi Sarkar or countless other names. So in addition to using Shrii, we should always employ the full form of the Propounder’s name, i.e. Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.
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Along these lines there is one famous story. When the police came to arrest the Propounder of Prout, they arrived with an arrest warrant that said "PR Sarkar". So He 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 the Propounder and came back with a new warrant that stated His complete name. So we should always employ His full name - Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar - when referencing Him in any way, especially on the public platform.
Cowards fail to follow Baba
Any type of casual or lesser way of referring to Sadguru is not only objectionable but absolutely abominable. Nobody should do such sin. In the scriptures it is said, "Shive rusto..." The meaning is that if Guru is displeased, then nobody can save that person. Reverence and pleasing Guru is very important. To do this, Baba taught us many things including how to address Parama Purusa, Mahasambhuti, Taraka Brahma.
To teach us Baba has given very clear example while writing the books about Shiva and Krsna. The names of these two books themselves are very honorable and respectful. For example Lord Shiva's book is "Namah Shivaya Shantaya". And the meaning is, "Salutations to Lord Shiva who is the Ever-Tranquil Divine Entity." And similar way about Lord Krsna Baba has titled the book as "Namami Krsna Sundaram". That is, "Salutations to Lord Krsna Who is the Ever Beautiful and Charming Divine Entity".
By this way Baba has given one glorious example. And the motive was only to teach us how we should address Guru. He does not address Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna in a casual manner. So when we refer to Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar it should be done in the most reverential and respectful terms.
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It is the Prout Propouder’s system that He prefers that His name should be prefixed with Shrii. That's why He signs in this way. As His disciples we should address Him in the way in which He prefers most.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, on the front cover of his book “Crime Law Justice: The Role of Lawyer & Judge”, brother PK Pasayat refers to the Propounder of Prout in a demeaning manner, as he failed to use the respectful address: “Shrii”. Moreover, he failed to write the Prout Propounder’s name in full. Pasayat merely wrote, “P.R. Sarkar”. No doubt he is mostly innocent as he fell into this lowly habit by seeing what so many top Dadas and jinanis do when they write their Prout books. And now Pasayat ji has a whole pile of wrongly printed books.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The one formless, beginningless and infinite Parama Brahma (Supreme Consciousness) is the only entity to be attained by living beings - That alone is Jagat Guru (the Supreme preceptor), That alone has revealed Brahmavidya (intuitional science) to us through the medium of the name and form of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijii. Unit beings must be made to appreciate Its majesty." (1)
By the above passage, Caryacarya clearly guides us to give maximum respect to Marga Guru. And we have to convey this sense of reverence so others will also learn. Hence, there is no logical or rational reason why any margii or Proutist would refer to the Propounder of Prout merely as PR Sarkar. Tragically, they just got caught up in this sinful, negative trend started by various Wts and jinani writers.
Namaskar,
in Him,
Rasadeva
Book
Unfortunately, on the front cover of his book “Crime Law Justice: The Role of Lawyer & Judge”, brother PK Pasayat fails to refer to the Propounder of Prout with the respectful address “Shrii”. Moreover, he fails to write the Prout Pounder’s name in full. Pasayat merely wrote, “P.R. Sarkar”. No doubt he fell into this lowly habit by seeing what so many top Dadas and jinanis do when they write their Prout books. The one and only solution is to always refer to the Propounder of Prout as Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar in all Prout publications etc.
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Note: Kindly write us if you wish to know the names and examples of the various Wts and jinani writers who set this negative trend of referring to the Prout Propounder in Prout books in the disrespectful manner of Sarkar or PR Sarkar.
With good feeling and fine intentions, margii Proutist P published a Prout book (cover photo) that focuses on the justice / legal system. But sadly, he belittles Sadguru Baba.
References
1. Caryacarya - II, Sadhana chapter, Point 1a
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
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They stand on their own as points of interest.
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Ripple effect of bad leadership
Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "The behaviour of the respected and elder persons in society is an example and ideal for others; it is followed and imitated by the succeeding generations as well. Today there is catastrophe and misery in human society and there is one reason: the defective leadership of society. People blindly follow even unintelligent leaders. The leaders hypnotize and attract thousands with their tall talks, gestures and other dramatics. Understand that the poverty and misery of any people in any country are the sins of the leaders. True leaders should always be vigilant and think how to work best for human society: they must be ever cautious that under their guidance the people are not led to darkness, death and immorality." (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, The Conduct of an Ácárya
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