Baba
Saḿskrta: special use in AM
Namaskar,
We all know Baba has graciously come on this earth to spread His sublime ideals—i.e. the teachings of Ananda Marga ideology—to enable all human beings to progress. To achieve this, He needed to ensure that what He spoke was properly understood. For this reason, from the outset, He began educating us about the Saḿskrta language. Because Saḿskrta contains many of the words, phrases, and concepts needed to express the tenets of Ananda Marga ideology. To ensure those Saḿskrta words were properly understood, He clarified and expounded upon their meaning and usage. By this way, Saḿskrta became an integral part of the teachings of Ananda Marga ideology.
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Saḿskrta is pervasive in our AM way of life
Baba has used Saḿskrta in so many unique ways in our Ananda Marga. He has put the Roman Saḿskrta alphabet in the beginning of every Ananda Marga book; He has made the system for giving everyone Saḿskrta names; He has given all mantras in Saḿskrta—as well as the vast majority of His sutras and shlokas. And Saḿskrta is used in all our social ceremonies like marriages and baby naming, as well as in all our collective spiritual gatherings & practices. And Sadguru Baba has carefully explained the meaning of countless Saḿskrta words—like bhakti, dharma, tantra, mantra, Ista etc—in His various discourses. Plus there are so many other examples how Baba has used Saḿskrta to put forth His Ananda Marga ideology. From 1955 up through 1990, Baba educated us about Saḿskrta so that we could develop a better understanding of His sublime ideals—as other languages did not have words to express what He wished to say.
Saḿskrta related with so many languages
That is why, early on, Baba explained about the importance of language in discourses like 'Expression and Symbolisation'. And that is why in countless discourses in Ananda Vacanamrtam and Subhasita Samgraha, Baba explains the meaning, derivation, and application of so many Saḿskrta words. A large number of His discourses begin in this very manner.
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And then, later on, when a strong foundation of understanding Saḿskrta had already been established, Baba spoke in greater detail about Saḿskrta and its special relation with all the other languages around the globe. In His books Varńa Vijiṋána, Varńa Vicitra, and Shabda Cayaniká, and related discourses, Baba is explaining about Saḿskrta and its link with so many languages spoken on this earth, including French, Hebrew, Spanish, Urdu, Latin, Greek, English, Farsi, Russian, Tagalog, Hindi, almost all Indian languages, Bengali, Thai, Indonesian, and Angika, where Saḿskrta words are used abundantly etc.
Baba says, "There is a very close relationship between Vedic [old Saḿskrta] and all other classical languages of the world. If Vedic [old Saḿskrta] is properly nourished and encouraged it will encourage the unity of the world and a cordial relationship amongst human beings will develop." (1)
Baba says, “Saḿskrta is a classical subject as well as an ancient language. It is the mother of all the mother languages of South Asia and Southeast Asia. All North Indian languages and South Indian languages like Oriya, Marathii and Konkoni are of Saḿskrtic origin.” (2)
And, all of this was done for the greater goal of bringing unity on this struggle torn earth, not for highlighting any particular language per se.
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How to best understand His sublime ideals
Baba's emphasis on language holds universal appeal as He is propagating Ananda Marga ideology, thus He wants for all the languages of the world to be expanded to best convey human thought and understanding. This He has encouraged in so many discourses and talks like, 'Expression and Symbolisation'.
Baba's teaching of Saḿskrta grew from the teaching of prefixes and suffixes to a full linguistic, historical, social, and cultural survey of Saḿskrta and how it relates to today's world based humanity—all so that everyone could best understand His sublime ideals of Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "India is one and indivisible...Let Sam'skrta be the national language, as this will provide equal opportunity to all." (4)
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "At the time of initiation or shortly afterwards, those who do not have a Saḿskrta name should be given one by the A'carya." (5)
Ananda Marga Caryacarya says, "The Saḿskrta name should be used in all worldly dealings." (6)
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "I am using Sam'skrta slokas and not Pa'li because Pa'li may not be intelligible to you. Sam'skrta is better understood. That is why I am using Sam'skrta slokas." (7)
Conclusion
Saḿskrta is a key point for bridging the divide and fostering common bonds amongst all peoples.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Latin is the daughter of Vedic [ancient Saḿskrta] and so is [modern] Saḿskrta. If Saḿskrta is used human unity will be encouraged and human beings will move closer together. See how sweet the link is between Vedic, Saḿskrta and the other classical languages of the world? So you should encourage the study of Saḿskrta.” (3)
Namaskar,
In Him,
Aditya Sen
Some think that Shabda Cayaniká is wholly focused on the Bengali language. And they have similar thoughts with regards to Varńa Vijiṋána and Varńa Vicitrá. When, in reality, in those publications, Baba has dedicated approximately 90% of His book to artfully recounting stories and tales, and also discussing topics like geology, archaeology, local and world history, geography, sociology, literature etc. So truly speaking, 90% of the material in those books (Shabda Cayaniká, Varńa Vijiṋána, and Varńa Vicitrá) is not about grammar or any particular language per se, but rather wholly unique stories and tales, and topics like geology, archaeology, local and world history, geography, sociology, literature etc.
And in the remaining 10% of those series that is about grammar, of that maybe only 10% or 15% is about the Bengali language, and the far larger portion (i.e. 85% —90% of the grammar aspect) is about Saḿskrta and the various classical languages of the world. So the fact stands that only about 1% or 2% of the entire publication is about the Bengali language, and a far greater emphasis has been placed on Saḿskrta and other classical languages (8% or 9%), and topics of human understanding (90%) like history, geology, archaeology etc.
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Our aim: propagate Guru’s teachings
True disciples have no other aim in life than to highlight Guru's teachings. Only our goal is to propagate the Ananda Marga which Guru has given. This is our sole reason for coming on this earth. Only we should propagate the true Ananda Marga which Baba has given. Our special endeavour is to propagate what He spoke in its original form because the very words which Guru spoke are mantra for us and that alone can lead humanity into the golden era.
Baba says, "Finally one must remember, Mantramu'lam' Guruva'kyam." (9)
References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, The Significance of Language
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, The Evolution of Indian Languages
3. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, The Significance of Language
4. Prout in a Nutshell - 17, The Significance of Language
5. Caryacarya - 1, p.6, 1995 Ed.
6. Caryacarya - 1, p.7, 1995 Ed.
7. A Few Problems Solved Part 4, Art and Science
8. Shabda Cayaniká, Publisher’s Note
9. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6, Ápta Vákya and Prápta Vákya
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The below section is an entirely different topic, unrelated to the above material.
It stands on its own merit as a point of interest and ideological awareness.
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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==
Raising truthful children
Ananda philosophy states, “Today parents may rightly say, “We have almost no vital energy left after exchanging blows and counter-blows with life. We have no chance to mould the minds of our children with the care and tenderness of our hearts. All the sweetness and finer sensibilities of our minds have been sucked dry by the harsh realities of life. How can we take care of our children? We cannot even provide them with proper food and clothing. How can we know what they are thinking? Do we have the time to understand anything properly at all? We know children should be taught through the medium of play and entertainment, both at home and outside, but is it possible for us to do that? We even have to disturb our talented son at his studies to send him to the grocer’s to buy salt, cooking oil, spices, etc. We know it is wrong, but there is no alternative, for keeping a servant is beyond our means.”"
"There may be some truth in this, but it is not the point at issue here. In order to develop a healthy outlook, the most important thing children need is robust idealism. To impart this, parents require only two virtues: self-restraint and good judgement. Let us discuss good judgement first."
"When the parents are about to go on a trip or go to a show, or when they are invited to a pleasant function or a social outing, the children may start whining or nattering to accompany them. At such times many parents tell lies without a qualm; somehow they dupe their children and leave. When the children realize what has happened, they also learn to tell lies; and to hide their intentions or their actions from their parents, they gradually start lying more and more." (1)
Note: Without realising it, parents teach their children both good things and bad things. Being an ideal parent is not easy. Unknowingly parents often teach their children the ways of lies and deception.
Reference
1. Human Society - 1, Education
== Section: Important Teaching ==
How intellectual knowledge is useless
Ananda Marga ideology says, "People wish to know everything but the human cranium is small, and the brain even smaller. So how much can one know? Also whatever one learns today one forgets tomorrow. Yes, one who was a Mahámohapádháya, a pandit, would no longer be able to remember the “sabdarupa” of “Nara” if after leaving his or her original occupation he or she became engaged in agricultural work. This is the situation that usually happens. So the main thing is “know all – know one”. What is the use of reading and forgetting so many books? If one reads more books one will forget more things and make more mistakes. So what is the use? No permanent benefit is derived from being a book-worm. I encourage the general education – laokika education – so that people can understand the shallowness of laokika knowledge.” (1)
Note 1: Laokika / worldly knowledge: Anything related with the relative world - i.e. all the facts and figures related with this ever-changing expressed universe whether they be mathematical theories, political treatises. All these things fall within the realm of laokika / worldly knowledge.
Note 2: In His above divine teaching, Baba guides us that intellectual progress is meaningless in the absence of spirituality. Only self-realisation is the real knowledge. When one does sadhana and studies dharmic scriptures then one realises how intellectual knowledge is completely futile for attaining perfect peace and eternal happiness. Whereas by atma-jinana (self-realisation) one will automatically know the 'ins' and 'outs' of everything. That is why knowing oneself is the real knowledge. Know one, know all.
Note 3: It is not impossible to satiate the heart with worldly knowledge since the human heart can only be satiated with the divine bliss attained through sadhana. But just talking about sadhana the whole day also will not bring eternal peace and happiness; one has to do sadhana. For example memorizing all the facets of srsti cakra (cycle of creation) will not lead to true spiritual realisation. For that one must perform meditation - sadhana.
Final Note: The grand conclusion of Baba's above teaching is that the reason why intellectual knowledge is highly needed is so that one can understand its uselessness and futility.
Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 6, Self-Realization Is the Real Knowledge
== Section: Important Teaching ==
How different vibrations affect us
Ananda Marga ideology states, "The stamina to stand vibrations differs in different people. Hence various degrees of happiness or sorrow are experienced by different people, and these differences depend on their respective mental constitutions. The subtle causes of these different mental constitutions are their acquired samskáras or reactive momenta, and the crude causes are their nerve cells, nerve tissues, glandular secretions, etc. The sudden vibrational impact on the body and mind makes the mind react violently, resulting in the cessation of the cardiac functions. This also explains the death of a person struck by lightning. The sudden contact of the eyes with an extremely dazzling radiance often results in the total impairment of vision. If we look directly at the brilliant sun for a few moments, our visual power becomes temporarily stunned and we cannot see anything for some time. Similarly, when some very high pitched or loud sound strikes the eardrum, the power of hearing may be destroyed. The sensitivity of every organ may be suspended by the impact of any violent vibration; this stupefaction, if the intensity of the vibrational impact is very great, may even become permanent. Yet sometimes powerful vibrations may help stimulate and restore the power of organs which have not been functioning for years. You must have heard of a person who had been blind or deaf and dumb since his childhood, regaining the lost power of his impaired organs in his latter years either by stroke of lightning or by being suddenly informed of an extremely happy or sad news." (1)
Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour
== Section 3: Links ==
Postings to ReadSutra: 4 points for greatness
Aspecto vital del sadhana
About spiritual path: must know
Action theory: determining your future
Baba & palmistry story
Self-examination: jinani or not?
