Baba
Story: dharma samiiks’a’
Namaskar,
This incident is related with one margii from the US who, in the past, had been involved in gay relations. When he went for dharma samiiksa and reached before Baba, then Sadguru Baba pointed out the wrongdoing and gave him a token punishment for his wrongdoing. Immediately, the sadhaka felt a great sense of relief as he was feeling repentant for his bad dealings. So when Baba graciously blessed him with atonement and requited his sin, a huge burden was removed from his psyche, by the unfathomable grace of Baba.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
This scene was documented by one of our very senior avadhutas - originally from the US - who was present there. And still this avadhuta is active in our AMPS. Please find that story below.
AM marriage: between boy and girl only - 1
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
First we should recall that Ananda Marga is based on bhagavad dharma. That is why it is said that Ananda Marga is a man-making mission. There are various animalistic activities promoted in the general society which are harmful for the all-around development of human beings that are not supported by AM due to its beastial nature. Those things degrade the mind.
Here is one such example of animalistic relations: LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender). In the following teachings Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages between males and females. With that principle, beastly marriages like LGBT etc have no place in Ananda Marga. LGBT martial relations are detrimental for human society.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
AM marriage: between boy and girl only - 2
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In the manner prescribed for marriage in our Marga, both the boy and the girl have to take equal responsibility. Women and men are considered on the same footing.” (2)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “If the boy and the girl settle their marriage themselves, it is proper for the guardians to give their consent.” (3)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
AM marriage between male & female only
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “The bride and the bridegroom, dressed in neat and appropriate clothing, will enter the marriage hall.” (4)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
AM marriage: between boy and girl only - 3
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “The guardians should not consider the caste or nationality of the bride and bridegroom... will seek the opinions of the bride and the bridegroom and proceed accordingly.” (5)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “In the case of arranged marriages, the guardians should finally meet and ascertain the consent of the bride and bridegroom, and bless them, at least a day before the marriage is solemnized.” (6)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Young male stands before Baba in dharma samiiksa
(The following is an excerpt from one great Baba story book, by very senior dada)
About above scan of that story from the book
So that is just one example as there are countless occasions where Baba scolded and warned sadhakas about the degrading ways of homosexuality, i.e. lesbian and gay relations etc. The above scan is from page 279 of Dada Dharmavedanandji's book, "Who's Afraid of the Tantric Guru."
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Ananda Marga Caryacarya guides us, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (7)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
About same-sex relations
In the above story, a male had sex with another male – that is the sinful dealing that Baba is pointing out and this same sin applies to females who have sex with another female. So this is a universal teaching that applies to all gays, lesbians, homosexuals etc.
Having attraction for the same-sex is not good. This attraction must not be encouraged, neither physically nor mentally. Rather it should be diverted toward spiritual attainment; that desire should be goaded towards Parama Purusa. An ideal widower, or divorcee, or single margii, and those who have taken the vow of celibacy, if any have attraction for the opposite sex, then internally they goad their mind toward Parama Purusa. Remember physically indulging in same-sex relations and mentally harboring this desire are both against the Ananda Marga way of life and detrimental to one’s spiritual growth.
Some people think accepting gay relations is equated with being open-minded. In that case, in the general society then all kinds of things should be accepted in the name of open-mindedness like prostitution, animal sex, i.e. humans having intercourse with animals like dogs, cats, horses, pigs, goats, donkeys, camels, bulls, sheep, and birds.
In Ananda Marga, we love everyone – all humans irrespective of their gender or sexual preference, or any other quality. We love everyone: Diseased persons, healthy persons, serial killers, and sex addicts etc.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Conclusion
By reading the above story, anyone can understand that Ananda Marga is the path of bliss and not the path of animal satisfaction. So animalistic activities like LGBT are condemned in Ananda Marga. Those marching on the path of life divine have to be disciplined. Even in the first step of their journey they have to theoretically understand that sex is not the be-all and end-all of life.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Namaskar,
in Him,
Liila Hampton
~ In-depth study ~
Note: There is a myth that, “Baba never told anything directly that homosexuality is bad.” This story is the proof that Baba Himself took an unequivocal, explicit, and strong stand against homosexuality.
To so-called progressives
So-called progressive people think that if anyone has relations with a consenting adult then it is perfectly ok to be engaged in those sexual activities etc, even if those are premarital or extramarital affairs. But that is just their materialistic mindset at work.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
According to the socio-cum-spiritual outlook of our Ananda Marga, such relations are not appreciated as they are very detrimental for one’s human progress - especially in the psycho-spiritual realm. That is why in any civilised society mere consent is not the defining point of acceptable relations are not supported.
For ideal people, either they become a monk or a fully-dedicated LFT and remain celibate, or they marry according to Ananda Marga system and live an ideal family life.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
References
1. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
2. Tattvika Praveshika, Social Psychology
3. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
4. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
5. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
6. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
7. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
This incident is related with one margii from the US who, in the past, had been involved in gay relations. When he went for dharma samiiksa and reached before Baba, then Sadguru Baba pointed out the wrongdoing and gave him a token punishment for his wrongdoing. Immediately, the sadhaka felt a great sense of relief as he was feeling repentant for his bad dealings. So when Baba graciously blessed him with atonement and requited his sin, a huge burden was removed from his psyche, by the unfathomable grace of Baba.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
This scene was documented by one of our very senior avadhutas - originally from the US - who was present there. And still this avadhuta is active in our AMPS. Please find that story below.
AM marriage: between boy and girl only - 1
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
First we should recall that Ananda Marga is based on bhagavad dharma. That is why it is said that Ananda Marga is a man-making mission. There are various animalistic activities promoted in the general society which are harmful for the all-around development of human beings that are not supported by AM due to its beastial nature. Those things degrade the mind.
Here is one such example of animalistic relations: LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender). In the following teachings Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages between males and females. With that principle, beastly marriages like LGBT etc have no place in Ananda Marga. LGBT martial relations are detrimental for human society.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
AM marriage: between boy and girl only - 2
Ananda Marga philosophy states, “In the manner prescribed for marriage in our Marga, both the boy and the girl have to take equal responsibility. Women and men are considered on the same footing.” (2)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “If the boy and the girl settle their marriage themselves, it is proper for the guardians to give their consent.” (3)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
AM marriage between male & female only
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “The bride and the bridegroom, dressed in neat and appropriate clothing, will enter the marriage hall.” (4)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
AM marriage: between boy and girl only - 3
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “The guardians should not consider the caste or nationality of the bride and bridegroom... will seek the opinions of the bride and the bridegroom and proceed accordingly.” (5)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, “In the case of arranged marriages, the guardians should finally meet and ascertain the consent of the bride and bridegroom, and bless them, at least a day before the marriage is solemnized.” (6)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Young male stands before Baba in dharma samiiksa
(The following is an excerpt from one great Baba story book, by very senior dada)
Brother G from the USA stood in front of Baba. After some personal talk, Baba said, “Your mind is unnecessarily disturbed about the past.
You made some mistakes of a sexual nature.”
G’s face suddenly became very red.
“Yeah...yes, Baba,” he mumbled.
“When you were younger you had some misunderstanding about the relationship between men and women.”
He stared at the floor, saying, “Yes, Baba.”
“But it was not your fault. As a little boy you were simply influenced by your environment.”
G looked up at Baba. He sighed deeply, smiled slightly and said, “Thank you, Baba.”
“No need of thanks,” Baba said. “I merely convey to you the unadulterated facts. You were unaware. Unaware.”
G approached me after the session, wanting to get something off his chest.
“I never told anyone, Dada,” he said, “but since you were present today, I want to tell you that...that before joining Ananda Marga, I had...homosexual relations.”
He watched for my reaction. Seeing none, he continued, “Even though I’ve been doing meditation for a number of years, it’s always bothered me; I’ve always felt guilty. But now Baba’s freed my mind. When He said it wasn’t my fault, something let go inside of me. I feel so light now; I wouldn’t be surprised if I started to fly!”
(Who’s Afraid of the Tantric Guru (1995), by Ac Dharmavedananda Avt, p. 279)
About above scan of that story from the book
So that is just one example as there are countless occasions where Baba scolded and warned sadhakas about the degrading ways of homosexuality, i.e. lesbian and gay relations etc. The above scan is from page 279 of Dada Dharmavedanandji's book, "Who's Afraid of the Tantric Guru."
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Ananda Marga Caryacarya guides us, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (7)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
About same-sex relations
In the above story, a male had sex with another male – that is the sinful dealing that Baba is pointing out and this same sin applies to females who have sex with another female. So this is a universal teaching that applies to all gays, lesbians, homosexuals etc.
Having attraction for the same-sex is not good. This attraction must not be encouraged, neither physically nor mentally. Rather it should be diverted toward spiritual attainment; that desire should be goaded towards Parama Purusa. An ideal widower, or divorcee, or single margii, and those who have taken the vow of celibacy, if any have attraction for the opposite sex, then internally they goad their mind toward Parama Purusa. Remember physically indulging in same-sex relations and mentally harboring this desire are both against the Ananda Marga way of life and detrimental to one’s spiritual growth.
Some people think accepting gay relations is equated with being open-minded. In that case, in the general society then all kinds of things should be accepted in the name of open-mindedness like prostitution, animal sex, i.e. humans having intercourse with animals like dogs, cats, horses, pigs, goats, donkeys, camels, bulls, sheep, and birds.
In Ananda Marga, we love everyone – all humans irrespective of their gender or sexual preference, or any other quality. We love everyone: Diseased persons, healthy persons, serial killers, and sex addicts etc.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Conclusion
By reading the above story, anyone can understand that Ananda Marga is the path of bliss and not the path of animal satisfaction. So animalistic activities like LGBT are condemned in Ananda Marga. Those marching on the path of life divine have to be disciplined. Even in the first step of their journey they have to theoretically understand that sex is not the be-all and end-all of life.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
Namaskar,
in Him,
Liila Hampton
~ In-depth study ~
Note: There is a myth that, “Baba never told anything directly that homosexuality is bad.” This story is the proof that Baba Himself took an unequivocal, explicit, and strong stand against homosexuality.
To so-called progressives
So-called progressive people think that if anyone has relations with a consenting adult then it is perfectly ok to be engaged in those sexual activities etc, even if those are premarital or extramarital affairs. But that is just their materialistic mindset at work.
https://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/
According to the socio-cum-spiritual outlook of our Ananda Marga, such relations are not appreciated as they are very detrimental for one’s human progress - especially in the psycho-spiritual realm. That is why in any civilised society mere consent is not the defining point of acceptable relations are not supported.
For ideal people, either they become a monk or a fully-dedicated LFT and remain celibate, or they marry according to Ananda Marga system and live an ideal family life.
Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “Male members of the Marga can marry females outside the Marga, but it will be better to marry a female member of the Marga to a male member of the Marga, as far as possible.” (1)
Baba is clearly showing that Ananda Marga promotes marriages only between males and females.
References
1. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
2. Tattvika Praveshika, Social Psychology
3. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
4. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
5. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
6. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
7. Caryacarya -1, Marriage Ceremony
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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: Important Teaching ==
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Water: Odorless, tepid water, especially if it is sun-warmed, is an excellent medicine for the physical body. It has great healing qualities. Since ancient times, knowingly or unknowingly, human beings and different animals have also accepted water as one of their medicines. It is also said in the Vedas: ápashca vishvabheśajii [and water is a universal medicine]."
"However the quest for medicines on the part of human beings and animals has not been limited to fasting, sunlight, water, air and earth. Initially the medicines that human beings discovered were different trees and plants and the external use of their bark and roots. The human beings of those times used to chew them and smear or rub the diseased part with them. These ointments were the first medicines discovered by human beings. When these ointments did not work externally, it became necessary to ingest them. Humans used to take them as medicine by chewing or swallowing them. This was the second step in the use of medicines in human history."
"There were many such medicines that were only available in particular seasons, not all year round. People used to gather them in the specific season and dry them so as to preserve them. In certain places they would preserve them in the form of tablets with the help of water; in other places they would just dry them normally. This preservation of medicine in the form of tablets or pills belonged to a later stage in the use of medicines in human life." (1)
Reference
1. Shabda Cayanika, Kulya to Kuvela (Discourse 34)
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Kiirtana ideation by top bhaktas
Here following is an English summary or gist of the Bangla teaching (MGD 10 December 1978 Calcutta):
This bhava samadhi is the highest stage of the bliss of kiirtana. Both those who sing kiirtana and those who listen to kiirtana should ideate that, “Parama Pursua is mine and mine alone, and does not belong to anyone else.” If one sings or listens with this feeling they will have the highest realisation of kiirtana. (English summary)
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Way to be free from sadness
Ananda Marga ideology states, "During the enactment of a drama, all the characters, the dramatis personae (some are acting as great scholars, some fools, some as extremely happy and some as wretched beings) should bear in mind that they are simply playing the roles allotted to them. They should always think, “In reality, I am neither very happy nor very miserable, I am not an erudite scholar nor a fool. I am merely acting a particular role-be it Emperor Shahjáhán or Aurangzeb.” If people remember this, they will neither be afflicted with sorrow nor elated with joy. This is what is called cosmic inheritance, cosmic heritage."
"All have come from one and the same Entity; no one is inferior, no one is small, mean or untouchable. No one is born high or low: all are bound by fraternal and sororal bonds." (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 31, Supramundane Heritage and Supramundane Desideratum
== Section: Errata ==
Re: Ploy of Sarvatmananda
Namaskar,
This quote was printed in the Crimson Dawn newsletter on the basis of hearsay those days during Emergency before Baba's coming out of jail. People did not object because what people were printing was not authenticated; and it was during the dark days so whatever people were doing was fine. Just like if child does something then do not nit pick what the child does. In 1978 Baba came out and the era changed and this "merge in mission" quote died out.
After that Sarvatmananda gave it its rebirth in 1990 to fulfill his devious agenda. Some think that before 90 there was no dogma. But they are not properly informed that is why they think in that way. But those working in the organisation before 1990 know that so many injustices were going on. And Baba did not have time to personally address them all and punish those people. This bogus "merge in mission" quote was one such case.
in Him,
Narayan
- Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic: Ploy of Sarvatmananda
== Section: Comment ==
Re: Ploy of Sarvatmananda
Namaskar,
🙏 Mission does not mean AMPS. Babas mission is the emancipation of all beings including the inanimate.
Baba has subtly mentioned that there are others ( outside of AMPS- including luminous being) working towards the fulfillment of His sublime mission.in Him,
Lalloo
- Here is a link to the initial letter on this topic: Ploy of Sarvatmananda
== Section: Hindi Quote ==
महापण्डित भी नीचे
“कोई आदमी बीस subject में M.A. बन गया, महामहोपाध्याय पण्डित बन गया, तो “ऊँचे दर्ज़े के हैं”, सो बात नहीं है | अपढ़ आदमी भी ऊपर उठ जा सकते हैं, और महापण्डित भी नीचे रह जा सकते हैं | यहाँ परमात्मा विद्या तथा बुद्धि के अनुसार विचार नहीं करते हैं | वे तराजू में तौलते हैं—किनमें कितनी मुहब्बत है |”
[यह प्रवचन-अंश, बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया है । बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्दमार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं हैं -- बंगालीकरण (बँगलाइजेसन) के तहत उनकी बर्बादी की गई] (1)
Reference
1. 27 Jun 80 Saharsa; published Subhasita Samgraha- 14, chap 9
== Section: Ananda Vanii ==
Offered at the altar
“Life is a spiritual sádhaná and the result of this sádhaná is to be offered at the altar of the Supreme.” (Ananda Vanii #12)
Note 1: True Ananda Vaniis have a number whereas Fake Ananda Vaniis do not - just as a fake car license plate has no number. By this way, you can easily recognise a Fake Ananda Vanii.
== Section 3: Links ==
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