Mahaprayan Of One Margii

Baba

Mahaprayan (Death) of Acarya’ Ahilya Devii

Dear brothers and sisters,

Namaskar.

Namaskar,
It is with much sorrow that I share with you news of the mahaprayan* (death) of Acarya’ Ahilya Devii. Acarya’ Ahilya Devii was a longtime family acarya, and her mahaprayan happened on 09 April 2014 in Delhi. She and her extended family were all great devotees of Baba.

Acarya’ Ahilya Devii was the wife of famous devotee margii, Ac Rama Tanuk ji. Ac Rama Tanuk ji was looking after legal cases of Baba.

Respected Acarya'ji underwent much struggle in her life.Yet, through it all, during the very difficult periods of her life, she never blamed Baba. Rather she encouraged all to continue trust in Baba. This is the mark of a true devotee.

May we all take solace in the fact that Acarya’ Ahilya Devii was a devotee of the Lord. Certainly she will attain mukti or moksa, accordingly. Baba will lovingly bestow His grace.

With deepest regards,
Namaskar,
at His lotus feet,
Shankar Bhandari

Note 1: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REAL MAHAPRAYAN AND FAKE MPD

Here it should be qualified that there is both real mahaprayan and fake mahaprayan. Real mahaprayan marks the death of any ordinary human being. This is the proper use of the term: To note a person's departure from this earth. That is the meaning of the mahaprayan term and that is the standard way the term is used in Indian languages.

Then there is the fake, or so-called, or dogmatic mahaprayan. That is when certain vested interests try to apply the mahaprayan term to Parama Purusa Himself. This is grossly inappropriate because when Parama Purusa Baba is that Divine Entity who is beginningless and endless and resides always in our heart, then it is entirely wrong to proclaim that He is gone.

That is why rational margiis are protesting; because the Oct 21st program is so-called mahaprayan. So-called means that something is fake. Parama Purusa is eternal, thus for some vested interests to declare "mahaprayan of Parama Purusa" is nothing but so-called mahaprayan.

Mahaprayan only really happens in the case of human beings, not Parama Purusa.

Note 2: ASTERISK NOTE ABOUT MAHAPRAYAN

* Mahaprayan (Death): Many are aware that mahaprayan (death) is the common term used in India and especially in Bengal to describe the death of an honoured or even ordinary person. In that way, the obituary columns of the newspapers of Bengal regularly cite the mahaprayan (death) of various persons of society who died or passed away.

Some may get confused and wrongly think that the word 'mahaprayan' (death) is one extraordinarily devotional term to be used in association with Parama Purusa. But that is not at all the case. Rather to do so is only to undermine the eternal presence of Parama Purusa. That is why no devotees ever use the word 'mahaprayan' in reference to Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Because Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna exist eternally. Then there is no question of Their mahaprayan (death).

Those who think that Baba is a mortal human being celebrate Mahaprayan on a particular day of the year related with Baba; but, in the true sense, Baba is Parama Purusa so He is eternal and there is no question of His mahaprayan.

And for those who need still more technical proof then all this can be clarified quite readily by referencing the dictionary. Specifically in the Samsad Bengali-English dictionary on page 742. Checking there it will be confirmed that the word 'mahaprayan' means death. Which is why it used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens.

Note 3: STORY- SITTING ON BABA'S LAP MEANS DIED?
(contributed by one margii)

Recently after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba.

He said, "After being punished by Baba, then He called me close and placed me on His lap - I remained there for some time soaking up His love - and He blessed me."

We all enjoyed hearing about his personal account with Baba during dharma samiiksa. When he finished telling his story, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries.

QUESTION BY A NEW MARGII

Towards the end, one new margii raised his hand and asked, "How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Everyone stared at the new margii in amazement. There was a look of astonishment all around - people were really shocked to hear him say this.

The new sadhaka sensed that something was awry.

He said very matter-of-factly, "I thought that sitting on Baba's Lap means that he (the margii) died - that is why I asked that question."

This was quite eye-opening for those of us in the room: Through our language and expression we had unknowingly taught someone to think that being on Baba's lap is the equivalent of death. Because it seems that nowadays people only use the phrase "Baba's lap" when a person has died, such as "Let him rest peacefully in Baba's lap", as if all who have died have accumulated there. Many emails have been written this way.

MUST NOT ONLY REFER TO DEATH

At that moment I thought that everyone, new and old, should be clear about the real and devotional meaning of this phrase, "being on Baba's lap." It should not become stigmatized such that it only means death. Because in its true sense, the phrase "being on Baba's lap" really does carry a highly devotional and sweet feeling.

It is just like how a small child sits on its parent's lap. In a similar way, a spiritual child (human being) sits on the lap of Parama Purusa. By Baba's grace this can happen anytime in one's sadhana, especially in dhyana. Such a phrase then should not become  stigmatized because too many people only use it at the time of death.

We should be careful that we do not relegate "Baba's lap" only to the point of death. All these following terms and phrases also only refer to death:

ve bhagavan ko pya're ho gaye
(he has been loved by God)

ve svarga sidhar gaye
(he has gone to heaven )

ve guzar gaye
(he passed away)

mahaprayan hoyeche
(he died)

We should ensure that the same death connotation does not get attached to, "being on Baba's lap." Because the phrase - "being on Baba's lap" - is a devotional experience that can happen today itself in sadhana, and especially in dhyana. The phrase "being on Baba's lap" should not lose this quality and only mean death. It should not meet the same dark fate as happened with the term harijan.

MUST NOT MEET SAME FATE AS HARIJAN

As we all know, these days in India nobody uses the term harijan to mean "a devotee". Whereas 70 years ago it was used in that way. The term harijan did mean bhakta. But ever since the time of Gandhi when he glued the harijan term to the lowest so-called caste, i.e so-called untouchables, nobody uses the the harijan to mean devotee. Never. Because the term harijan has been stigmatized to mean "untouchable". Nobody uses it to mean "devotee", but that is the original and true meaning of the word.

The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its devotional quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.

A VERY DEVOTIONAL EXPRESSION

There are thousands of recorded stories by sadhakas where they use the phrase, "on Baba's lap", when describing their experiences of being with Baba: He used to bless them and bring them on His lap. People should understand the deeply devotional value of this expression, and not just think that Baba's lap means death, i.e. that you can only sit on His lap at the time of death. Still today there are thousands of margiis walking this earth who sat in Baba's lap. And not only that, there are countless more sadhakas who were blessed by Baba in dreams and dhyana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply devotional experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

There are so many ways an aspirant can reach unto Baba's lap including in sadhana and especially during dhyana. That is the main idea that should be preserved. Sadhana is a devotional practice and one can sit on Baba's lap in dhyana. We should make it cent-per-cent clear to one and all that the phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", does not mean death.

RECENT EXAMPLES

Here are quoted lines from recently posted emails on various forums, wherein the writer uses the phrase - "in Baba's lap" - with the occasion of death:

- "May he rest in HIS loving lap of eternity."

- "We are sure that Baba has taken him in His loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in Baba's lap forever."

- "Let her rest peacefully in Baba's Lap - which she always desired."

- "now he is in beloved Baba's lap"

- "May his soul get peaceful place in His lap"

- "He is now in BÁBÁ'S loving lap"

- "May Baba bless him with a seat in His lap."

- "May BABA accept him in HIS divine lap!"

- "May Baba take him in his eternal loving lap."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. Of course, it is fine to write like that. Here the point is that this same phrase "in Baba's lap" should also be used when describing one's devotional practices and experiences. But these days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's devotional experiences - unfortunately. By this way, the phrase "in Baba's lap" is being misused and step by step the real meaning is being forgotten as now people more commonly use the phrase to eulogize those who have died, and much less so to express their devotional feeling. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.

What Do You Think About This Photo

Baba

This email contains six distinct sections:
1. Posting: What Do You Think About This Photo
2. End Quote 1: Always Remember
3. End Quote 2: Deserve Universal Condemnation

4. PS #4018: बाबा, तुम और कहीं नहीं, मेरे हृदय में ही रहते हो।
5. Links

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PHOTO

Namaskar,
See the below book cover and examine the photo. Before reading this letter, note down the plus points and drawback of that book cover. When you have completed your list then read the letter. If you got all the points covered in this letter then you have a keen eye and passed this quiz with flying colours. If you missed certain points then go back and review. And if you have points on your list that were not covered in this letter, then please write in to educate others.

HERE IS THAT BOOK COVER + SOME POINTS ABOUT IT

After looking at this cover, be sure to read the points noted below.

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CULTIVATING A SENSE OF CURIOSITY AND INQUISITIVENESS

In all fields of life, as the dharma Guru Baba has graciously given new and revolutionary ideas. Naturally, this applies to the realm of education and formal schooling as well. On this front also, Baba’s teachings are wholly unique and critical for creating a proper human society.

According to Baba, of utmost importance is awakening the thirst for knowledge in the mind of the student. That means the classroom must be a medium for cultivating a sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness within the student learner. We can say this is one of primary objectives of Ananda Marga education.

And verily there are so many significant facets of the Ananda Marga neo-humanistic system of education. Sadguru Baba has further addressed the role of teachers, education’s place in the greater society, the role of government, media and learning, and so many other aspect of the Ananda Marga neo-humanistic system of education – many of which are highlighted and reviewed further down in this letter.

What stands central however is awakening a thirst for knowledge in the mind of the child.

As His disciples it is our duty to convey the His special guidelines to the populace-at-large. One of the key ways of conveying this message is through our books and publications.

THIS BOOK COVER GROSSLY MISREPRESENTS

NEO-HUMANISTIC MODEL OF EDUCATION

One dada has published a book in Hindi on the Ananda Marga system of education. Specifically on the cover these points are enlisted: “Phonic Drill”, “Art of Teaching”, “Education”, “Child Psychology”, and “Role of the Guardian.”

Clearly Dadaji has high aspirations for his book and aims to address many significant branches of pedagogy. Unfortunately, regardless of what Dadaji has written in his book, the very cover grossly misrepresents our neo-humanistic model of educations and Baba’s guidelines on schooling etc.

COVER PHOTO ON THIS BOOK  FALLS SHORT IN SO MANY WAYS

The cover of any book is really important – it is a window into the book itself as well as a landscape of what the author wishes to convey.

Yet the cover photo on this book – displayed below – falls short in so many ways.

DADAJI IS INVOLVED IN HIS OWN READING

KIDS BECAME BORED AND DISTRACTED

(1) Dadaji is not guiding the student during the lesson: The cover ought to convey a positive image, yet the cover of this book shows how Dadaji is not engaging the students in any learning. The children want to learn but Dadaji is not guiding them. Instead he is involved in his own reading when really he should have planned ahead and prepared his lesson beforehand. Instead he is doing his class preparation now. In the meantime the kids became bored and distracted. Clearly they want to learn. But Dadaji himself is immersed in his book – he is not looking at the young learners – and all the kids are looking all around the room. They are not paying attention – period. They look distracted and disinterested. This entire scene paints a very bad picture of our Ananda Marga system of education. Because on the one hand our stated aim is to “awaken a thirst for knowledge” yet clearly this is not achieved in this classroom setting. The photo tells an entirely different story.

BOY LOOKS SCARED & FRUSTRATED

HE DOES NOT WANT TO BE NEAR DADAJI

(2) Dadaji’s relation with the student: Part and parcel of our Ananda Marga system of education is the great reverence and affection that students have towards their teacher. Yet in the photo the boy that Dadaji is holding onto clearly does not want to be near Dadaji. The boy looks scared, frustrated, and uncomfortable. And in that state of mind, how can a person learn. So although Dadaji is trying to make it look like he has a relationship of love and affection with his student, that is clearly not conveyed via this photo.

JUST A PHOTO-OP

(3) Just a photo op: It looks like this could be just a photo-op and Dadaji wanted to show how diligent and studious he is, but he forgot to guide the children. So they look lost and bewildered. So if really it was a photo-op this demonstrates that he was unable to teach or direct the children. Instead at the last moment he grabbed one small child to show how much love and affection he (Dadaji) has for the kids. But he clearly does not treat the children that way on a regular day-to-day basis because the child looks uncomfortable and startled by this display. All in all, this as a photo-op this was very poorly arranged. And if it was not a photo-op then the situation is even worse. Because it depict how this is situation normal for the kids, i.e. everyday they just sit around hoping to be taught but the guidance from Dadaji is utterly lacking. So in turn, those kids innocently look around not knowing what else to do.

GURU’S GUIDELINES:

EDUCATION IS TRILATERAL DEVELOPMENT

Here are a few of Baba’s many guidelines:

[A] In our Ananda Marga system of education, we are to ensure the growth of the entire human personality – physical, psychic, and spiritual.

“The real meaning of education is trilateral development – simultaneous development in the physical, mental and spiritual realms of human existence. This development should enhance the integration of the human personality. By this, dormant human potentialities will be awakened and put to proper use.” (1)

AWAKENING A THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE

[B] Here below is that key point where Baba states that a vital role of education is awakening a thirst for knowledge so students may learn and expand their psychic horizons.

“Education must awaken the thirst for knowledge in the students’ minds. The students themselves will create environmental pressure by persistent demands for answers to queries like: What is the answer? Is it correct? The longing, “I wish to know… I wish to understand and assimilate the entire universe” should be created. Such a thirst for knowledge should be created in the minds of students. A learner, in Arabic, is called “tálib-ul-ilm”, meaning “a genuine seeker of knowledge.” So a tremendous thirst for knowledge must be awakened in the students’ minds. They will constantly pry their teachers, their parents and their neighbours with questions like: Why is this so? What is that? Why does that happen? Why does this not happen? etc. They are ready to assimilate the entire universe.” (2)

Namaskar,
In Him,
Arvinda


REFERENCES
1. PNS-18, Talks on Education – Excerpt F
2. Discourses on Neo-Humanist Education, Talks on Education – Excerpt E

== Section 2 ==

The section below demarcated by asterisks is an entirely different topic,
completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its own as a point of interest.

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Always Remember

Everything in this universe is temporary and subject to change only Parama Purus is permanent - lasting. Every other entity is transient.

"Amrta means “immortal”. Do you know what death is? Death means a change of form. A boy of five years became a young man – now, the body of that boy underwent death. That young man became old – the body of that young man underwent death. That old man died and he again came here in the form of a little boy – the body of that old man underwent death. Death means a change of form." (SS-24, The Causal Matrix)

== Section 3 ==

Deserve Universal Condemnation

"Senseless, sadistic killing is called pishunatá vrtti. If meat-eaters slaughter animals in the way that inflicts the least pain, that is not pishunatá; but if they kill them slowly and cruelly, first chopping off their legs, then their tails, then their heads, it is definitely pishunatá. These days in many civilized countries people are unable to give up meat-eating, but have at least devised modern methods to kill the animals less painfully. But remember, the killing of animals, no matter how it is done, is contrary to the spirit of Neohumanism."

"Once I saw a harrowing sight in a market place: part of a live tortoise had just been chopped off and sold, but the poor creature was not completely dead and was trying to crawl away, leaving a stream of blood. Such cruel things should be abolished altogether. The cruel slaughter of that innocent tortoise is certainly a case of pishunatá."

"To kill human beings is totally undesirable, but if people do want to eliminate their [a'tata'yii], they should do so with a minimum of torture. The kings of old used to kill criminals by impaling them on spikes; or by half-burying them in the ground, sprinkling salt over them, and letting the dogs eat them. Sometimes people were flayed alive. These actions certainly deserve universal condemnation." (The Acoustic Roots of the Indo-Aryan Alphabet)

A'tata'yii: A person armed with weapons who comes to your home to kill you.

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== Section 4 == 

प्रभात संगीत   4018

बाबा, तुम और कहीं नहीं, मेरे हृदय में ही रहते हो।

परिचय:

इस प्रभात संगीत में ‘‘जीर्ण तरी‘‘ का शाब्दिक अर्थ तो ‘कमजोर
पुरानी नाव‘  है पर यहाॅं उसका अर्थ यह है कि जिस प्रकार पुरानी टूटी
फूटी नाव से यात्रा करना भयप्रद और धीमी गति से होता है उसी प्रकार साधक
आलस्य के कारण अपने इस अनेक वर्ष पुराने शरीर रूपी नाव से अपने लक्ष्य की
ओर धीमी गति से चल रहा है । तथा ‘‘कालेर सागर‘‘ का शाब्दिक अर्थ है, ‘समय
का महासागर‘ परंतु यहाॅं समय से तात्पर्य है अनेक जन्मों से अनेक योनियों
में जन्मते मरते हुये निकलते जाने वाले समय की लंबी अवधि का बीतते जाना ।
और जब महासागर पार करना है तो नाव की आवश्यकता  तो पड़ेगी ही इसलिये इस
शरीर को नाव कहा गया है वह भी जन्मजन्मान्तरों की बहुत पुरानी।

भावार्थ
हे मेरे परमप्रिय! मैं ने तुम्हें युगों  युगों  से तलाश  किया है, समय
तो ज्ञात नहीं पर अपने अस्तित्व के ऊषाकाल से ही मैं तुमको खोजता रहा
हॅूं। बाबा, मैं ने अनेक जन्मों तक अपनी इस जीर्ण नाव से इस काल के
महासागर में नौका विहार किया है। संचर और प्रतिसंचर के साथ एक पार से
दूसरे पार आते जाते एक के बाद दूसरा जन्म लेकर तुम्हारी ओर बड़ी धीमी गति
से बढ़ता रहा हॅूं। और आज भी मैं अपनी अलस्य भरी साधना में उलझा तुम्हारे
चरण कमलों को पाने का प्रयास कर रहा हॅूं।

बाबा! मैं तुम्हें हर दिशा  में, आमने सामने , आगे पीछे, ऊपर नीचे और
सृष्टि के कोने कोने में तलाशता रहा। बाबा, मैं ने तुम्हें इस विष्व की
विभिन्न द्रश्यावलीयों  में भी ढॅूडा और  अनेक स्थानों पर खोजा।

हे प्रभु ! कोई बात नहीं, कि मैं ने तुम्हें जहाॅं खोजा वहाॅं तुम नहीं
मिले, पर, तुमने भी मुझे कोई छोटा सा भी संकेत नहीं दिया कि तुम कहाॅं हो
सकते हो… और न ही तुमने अपनी आनन्ददायी  वे कहानियाॅं मुझे सुनाई जिनसे
तुम्हारे होने का कहीं आभास हो सकता। हे पुरुषोत्तम! बाबा! ..मैं ने
तुमसे कुछ भी नहीं जान पाया पर फिर भी हृदय में तीव्र इच्छा और मिलने की
लालसा से मैं तुम्हें पुकारता गया, बस तुम्हें प्रसन्न करने, तुमको
प्राप्त करने के लिये।

बाबा, तुमने अपनी कृपालुता से मुझे यह समझपाने का आशीष  दिया कि तुम और
कहीं नहीं, मेरे हृदय में ही रहते हो।

- T.R. Sukul

== Section 5 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/06/how-dogmatic-sadhakas-do.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/06/husband-is-also-female-new-fashion-5.html

Dadaji, Chair Game, & Females + मिशन में मर्ज

Baba

This email contains three distinct sections:
1. Posting: Dadaji, Chair Game, & Females
2. Reply: Dogma ‘‘बाबा इस मिशन में मर्ज हो गये हैं‘‘
3. Links

DADAJI, CHAIR GAME, & FEMALES

Warning: If you do not care about the teachings of Ananda Marga and Guru's given Wt conduct rules for monks, then there is no need for you to read this letter.


PREVIEW:
1. Ananda Purnima celebrations were held in H group central office (Ranchi).
2. DS Dada Nityapremanandji was given the role to organise games like "musical chairs", for males and females.
3. Reportedly Dadaji was intimately involved in directing young sisters in this game.
4. Yet complaints have recently been levied against DS Dada for counts of alleged sexual misconduct.
5. Central Dadas are seemingly ignoring complaints by local margiis against this Dada.
6. Instead, Centre is intentionally putting DS Dada in high-profile situations at public gatherings in order to snub margiis.
7. Centre indirectly is telling Ranchi margiis that, "We do not care about your complaints you have about WT conduct."


Namaskar,
Here are some observations from the recent Ananda Purnima (May 2014) celebrations in Ranchi where H group has its central office. All that is reported below occurred under the auspices of PP Dada and the Ranchi central body.

This below account is important and relevant for margiis around the globe because what is transpiring in Ranchi may happen in your area as well. One margii who attended narrated this to me.

DADAJI DIRECTED MUSICAL CHAIRS WITH FEMALES

Because of Nityapremananda’s alleged engagements with the opposite sex, the margiis of Ranchi vehemently complained to Centre. This has been an ongoing issue and point of contention. Even then during Ananda Purnima celebrations in Ranchi, Dadaji was appointed by Centre as the director / organiser of the game "musical chairs" during the Ananda Purnima celebrations. Most know this game; for those who don't there is a description below. What was awkward and embarrassing is that Ranchi DS Dada reportedly directed this game amidst many young women participants.

So there are are two fundamental issues:
1. This type of dealing - i.e. organizing "musical chairs" for the opposite sex (i.e. young women) is way outside the realm of proper WT conduct. No dada should do like this.
2. DS Dada already has an allegedly sketchy history with women and complaints have been levied about his sexual misconduct etc.

As we all know, Guru is very strict on such matter.

"One should not look at the face of the opposite sex." (WT Conduct Rules, 37 Rules, pt #15)

Yet what to speak of not adhering to this rule, Ranchi DS Dada was directing, watching, giggling, and gossiping with young females as they played this game of "musical chairs." So Dadaji was standing quite close to all those sisters and directing the game. And then he participated in trying to capture the chair when the brothers played. This is what margiis present that day recounted.

We should also keep in mind that this game - "musical chairs" - is a juvenile game for kids aged 4 - 8 years old. Pre-schoolers and kindergarteners play this game - not grown adults, and certainly not avadhutas. Yet at the Ananda Purnima function, Dadaji was very involved in playing this game with brothers. And when the sisters played Dadaji was in a key place to watch the females and organise the game.

Needless to say, this entire scene is completely against the WT code of conduct. Yet, this was all done in the presence of Ranchi Central Administration as they were present for much of the Ananda Purnima activities - including the game of "musical chairs."

This however is not the whole story - there is an undercurrent as well.

RANCHI MARGIIS VEHEMENTLY COMPLAINED TO CENTRE

CENTRE  FURIOUS RETALIATES WITH THE LOCAL MARGIIS

Remember, this very DS Dada - i.e. Ac Nityapremananda Avt - who is already weak in this regard. Because of Nityapremananda's alleged engagements with the opposite sex, the margiis of Ranchi vehemently complained to Centre. So this dada has a very checkered history, yet here in public he is allegedly directing and watching the opposite sex (young females) in "musical chairs."

Many say Ranchi administration wanted to highlight and glorify DS Dada in this way as a payback to margiis. Because Ranchi margiis lodged complaints about Nityapremanandji for his loose character and side by side many in the Ranchi unit have taken silent action against Centre as well. So H group Administration is internally furious with the local margiis. To retaliate and show then up, those Central H group Dadas purposely arranged for DS to organise the "musical chairs" game with females. This was Centre's way of telling those Ranchi margiis that, "We do not care about complaints you have about WT conduct."

Such was the underlying tension that day as reported by many who gave account of the day's events.

SEXUAL PREDATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED BE BE NEAR CHILDREN

Around the globe, there is growing awareness about sexual predators. One key point is that sexual predators are not allowed be be near children. Nityapremanandji allegedly committed crimes that lead in that direction. So it is highly questionable and risky to allow Dadaji to organise games for young girls. First and foremost is the safety of those girls; and then there is the matter of Dadaji's legal standing.

HIGHLY OBJECTIONABLE DEED

For those who may not be aware, to play the game of musical chairs, three things are needed: Music, chairs, and people. But the number of chairs must be less than the number of people. The chairs are put in a line and everyone parades around the chairs while the music plays. As soon as the music stops, then everyone immediately rushes to sit in a chair and the person who does not get a seat is out of the game. When rushing to get a chair to avoid getting out of the game, all kinds of pushing and bumping goes on. Sometimes one participant will even end up sitting on the lap of someone else. It is a very touchy game where people's bodies are bumping up against one another. Because when one person does not get a chair then they are out of the game. In this way the game proceeds round after round until there is a clear-cut winner.

Obviously for any Wt Dada to organize this game with a bunch of young ladies is highly objectionable. Yet this was how Dada Nityapremananda was allegedly passing his time at the Ananda Purnima celebrations in Ranchi.

In Him,
Satyendra

== Section 2 ==

Those who are non-Hindi readers but interested in this letter can use Google Translate to get a sense of what the letter is about. If you need help with this let us know. - Eds

Dogma ‘‘बाबा इस मिशन में मर्ज हो गये हैं‘‘

RE: MY OWN UPBRINGING: MARGA & DOGMA

आदरणीय दादा जी
सादर नमस्कार।
वास्तव में मेरी टिप्पणी अनेक दादाओं के द्वारा प्रचारित किये जा रहे निम्नांकित  वाक्य/ संदेश  पर की गयी है जिसे पूज्य बाबा के द्वारा कहा जाना बताया जा रहा है।

“I am not this physical body, this physical body is not me. If you want to know me, work for my mission, because I have merged myself with my mission.”

मेरा कहना यह है कि बाबा के नाम पर फैलाये जा रहे इस प्रकार के वाक्य जनसामान्य में भ्रम पैदा करते हैं और भावजड़ता की ओर ले जाते प्रतीत होते हैं। यह उसी प्रकार है जैसे कर्मकाडियों ने उपनिषदों की भ्रामक व्याख्या कर समाज में अनेक जड़वादी परम्पराओं को जन्म दिया है जिन्हें समाप्त करने और समाज को नयी दिशा  देने के लिये ही पूज्य बाबा ने आनन्दमार्ग दर्शन  दिया है।
आपके इस कथन :-

” परम पुरुष एक अनादि अनन्त सत्ता हैं लिकिन उन का दिया भाव, आईड्यालोजी, मार्ग ,धर्म या मिशन भी अनन्त, सार्वभौम तथा शास्वत ही होता है दो नहीं । उसे चाहे नाम कुछ भी दिया जाए । उन का मिसन क्षुद्र नहीं हो सकता । “

में इस वाक्याॅश  से असहमति बिलकुल नहीं है कि परमपुरुष अनादि अनन्त सत्ता हैं, पर शेष वाक्याॅंश  और अन्य वाक्य निम्नाॅंकित कारणों से मान्य करने योग्य प्रतीत नहीं होतेः-

जो भी काल से बंधा है वह अनन्त नहीं हो सकता

1. आनन्दमार्ग दर्शन  के अनुसार, यह विशाल ब्रह्माॅंड उन परम निर्पेक्ष सत्ता की कल्पना धारा है जिसे उन्होंने ही ‘‘ देश  काल और पात्र‘‘ में बाॅंध रखा है। इसमें , हमारी इस जीवों से भरी धरती के अलावा सौर परिवार सहित आकाशगंगा के असंख्य सूर्य और उनके परिवार, इतना ही नहीं इस प्रकार की अरबों खरबों आकाशगंगाओं सहित उन सब को, खा लेने वाले ब्लेक होल भी हैं। हमारे मन में इन सब का विचार आने पर लगता है ये सब अनन्त हैं पर ऐंसा नहीं है, जो भी काल से बंधा है वह अनन्त नहीं हो सकता।
2. आनन्दमार्ग दर्शन  और उसके प्रसार के लिये चलाये जा रहे सभी अभियान भी उनकी ही भावधारा हैं पर उपरोक्तानुसार वह भी देश  काल और पात्र में बंधे होने के कारण अनन्त नहीं है। ब्रह्माॅंड की अनेक अन्य गेलेक्सियों के अनेक सौर परिवारों में हमसे अधिक उन्नत जीवों की संभावना को अस्वीकार नहीं किया जा सकता, अतः उन्हें भी यही आदर्श  उपयुक्त होगा यह कहना उचित नहीं होगा।
3. हमारी धरती पर बाबा के द्वारा दिया गया आनन्दमार्ग दर्शन  तभी तक जीवित रहेगा जब तक सदविप्र समाज की स्थापना नहीं हो जाती, इसके बाद अन्य वह दर्शन  आ जायेगा जो भी उनकी प्रतिसंचर क्रिया के लिये तात्कालिक रूप से उपयुक्त होगा। इसलिये भी आपका शेष वाक्याॅंश ग्राह्य करने योग्य नहीं है।

सत्ता लोलुपों ने अनेक ग्रुपों में  बाॅंट कर अपना अपना राग अलापना प्रारंभ कर दिया है

4. दादाओं के द्वारा प्रचारित यह वाक्य कि ‘‘ बाबा इस मिशन में मर्ज हो गये हैं ‘‘ भी उस अनन्त सत्ता को सीमाबद्ध और कालबद्ध कर देता है और कर्मकांडियों की तरह जनसामान्य को भ्रमित कर शोषण करने के नये द्वार खोलता है। यही कारण है कि उन महासम्भूति बाबा के जाने के दस से बारह वर्षो के बाद ही उनके आदर्श  मिशन को इन पद और सत्ता लोलुपों ने अनेक ग्रुपों में  बाॅंट कर अपना अपना राग अलापना प्रारंभ कर दिया है जो किसी भी प्रकार से समाज को हितकारक नहीं है।

मुझे पूर्ण आशा  है कि मेरे विनम्र अनुरोध से आप कृपा पूर्वक अवश्य  ही सहमत होंगे।

आपका अत्यंत आभार ।
उनके चरण कमलों में अश्रित
उनका ही,
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The above was written in reply to this letter:

आदरनीय दादा जी टी अर शुक्ल जी, नमस्कार ,

आप के आज के 9 / 30 ए एम वासे पत्र के विष्य में कुच्छ कहने की इज़ाजत चाहता हूं, कृपया भूल क्षमां करें । परम पुरुष एक अनादि अनन्त सत्ता हैं लिकिन उन का दिया भाव, आईड्यालोजी, मार्ग, धर्म या मिशन भी अनन्त, सार्वभौम तथा शास्वत ही होता है दो नहीं । उसे चाहे नाम कुछ भी दिया जाए । उन का मिसन क्षुद्र नहीं हो सकता । अतः ---समथिंग मुन्डेण या मिसिअन --- कहना थोड़ा अट पटा लगा ।

परम पुज्य बाबा मे पावन श्री चरणों में

== Section 3 ==

Links

Here is the initial posting (English) on the topic (Merge in Mission) of the Hindi letter:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/05/my-own-upbringing-marga-dogma.html

Other Critical Letters:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/05/attack-on-bp-system-ranchi-case-study.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/05/your-rights-are-snatched-away.html

Example of Sloppiness of Publication

Baba

This email contains two distinct sections:
1. Posting: Example of Sloppiness of Publication
2. Links

EXAMPLE OF SLOPPINESS OF PUBLICATION

Namaskar,
Please read following quote and pay attention to this line: "Where there is a presidential form of government."

HOW THEY WRONGLY PUBLISHED THAT PHRASE

First it is presented how some countries are parliamentary and some are presidential.

"Of the federal states [i.e. countries] in the world, some are parliamentary and some are presidential in form."

Now look at the next two quotes that they published in the discourse:

#1: "Where there is a presidential form of government, the executive power is vested with the parliament or the prime minister."

#2: "Where there is a presidential form of government, the executive power rests with the president. The president of the USA wields tremendous power, whereas the Indian president has hardly any power in practice."

Most certainly you caught the mistake. They wrote the phrase "Where there is a presidential form of government" twice; when in fact, one of the sentences (highlighted in red) should have contained the phrase, "Where there is a parliamentary form of government." But this they did not print.

Unfortunately those in Publications make countless mistakes in nearly every discourse. They desperately need to refine their method of printing the discourses. Because look at what they did above; this type of error is not an anomaly - rather it is commonplace.

ENTIRE WEEK'S PAY FOR SKY-HIGH PRICE OF BOOKS

Then they sell their poorly printed publications at an exorbitant price - yet those very books are riddled with mistakes.

But see, to purchase one single copy of Ananda Vacanamrtam part 13/14, one Ananda Marga school teacher must spend an entire week's salary. So the cost of the book is enormous and the standard is poor.

The pricing is akin to a person in the US paying $900 for a simple book that has a retail value of $5 or $8. For India and other countries, the Ananda Marga book selling is extremely exploitative. No non-margii or common person in India is going to purchase books for such an outrageous sum of money.

These in Publications are fleecing / taking advantage of margiis. They make terrible books and sell them at a high price. It seems they are more interested in profit than quality. Otherwise how else to explain what is going on.

FAR BELOW THE STANDARD:

THE VARIOUS RELIGIONS DO A BETTER JOB

In the various religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity, the books are very inexpensive so that even the common man can afford them.

BUILDING A CASTLE ON HALLOW GROUND

On the top, in addition to charging a high, high price, they also have many volunteers and free-hands who have come forward to help them in their editing work. But still they cannot get the work done properly nor do they sell the book at a reasonable cost.

Their whole approach is like building a castle on hallow ground. There is no integrity or foundation to what they are doing.

DREAMING OF LEADING THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE

The first work then is to remove the exploitation in the Publications Department. That is the first work of all Proutists.

These people are dreaming of leading the entire universe. But how terrible that would be for the entire human race. These top Dadas will exploit and harass everyone.

For more study about the aforementioned Publications error, please read here below:

"Of the federal states in the world, some are parliamentary and some are presidential in form. Where there is a presidential form of government, the executive power is vested with the parliament or the prime minister. Where there is a presidential form of government, the executive power rests with the president. The president of the USA wields tremendous power, whereas the Indian president has hardly any power in practice. He or she has to sign all papers and documents under the instructions of the prime minister. In the election of the president of India, the electorate has no direct right or jurisdiction. But in certain countries, particularly where there is the presidential form of government, the president is elected on the basis of the direct votes of the electorate, which resembles a plebiscite." (Prout in a Nutshell - 12, Some Different Forms of Government – Excerpt B)

Namaskar,
in Him,
Tapan

== Section 2 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/05/lullaby-of-dada-t.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/05/even-intelligent-are-confused-3-more.html

Lullaby of Dada T

Baba

This email contains two topics:
1. Posting: Lullaby of Dada T
2. Links

LULLABY OF DADA T

Namaskar,
Anyone who has been around Dada Tapeshvaranandji knows that he employs a particular tactic: Divert the conversation away from the main topic. This is a strategy adopted not just by Dadaji, but is  used by many trying to stay in power. This is their standard maneuver: Divert the discussion away from any wrongdoing, and fill the space with something else.

Specifically, then how does this relate to Dada Tapeshvaranandji? Here's how...

Whenever meaningful points are raised about scriptural distortions in Ananda Marga shastra, then Dadaji always side-steps the issue by saying those pointing out the problems never offer to come forward and help. Rather than address the substance of the issue, Dadaji merely states that, "They never offer to come work with us."

STEALING HINDI AND ENGLISH DISCOURSES

LABELING THOSE DISCOURSES AS ORIGINAL BENGALI

By diverting the issue in this way, Dada T sidesteps from replying to the fact that those in Publications have been wrongly stealing Hindi and English discourses for years and years and labeling those discourses as original Bengali. By this method, they are trying to build up the stock of Bengali discourses for the sake of their Bangalisation agenda.

And those Publications Dadas will only allow volunteers to help them under this one stated condition: "Plus by our rules of Bangalisation. If you accept that everything must come from the "original Bengali", then you may join - otherwise not."

This is their stipulation.

BOW DOWN AT THE ALTER OF BANGALISATION

So Tiljala Publications Dept functions under the premise: "MY WAY OR NO WAY." This is the master-servant relationship they set up for discourse work. Anyone who wishes to earnestly help must bow down at the alter of Bangalisation. There is no other way. Naturally, sincere margiis are unwilling to submit to such dogmas and unfair dealing.

Yet at the same time those in Tiljala Publications divert the issue when questioned and merely repeat that others do not come forward to help. This is just their tactical maneuver to divert the conversation away from their wrongful handling of Baba's discourses. They do not want to talk about how they take Baba's original Hindi and original English discourses and label them as Bengali.

For 25 years margiis have been wanting to help bring forth Baba's discourses in the right way, yet those in Tiljala Publications are unwilling to veer from their path of Bangalisation. When sincere margiis point out the problems then those at the helm merely divert the conversation by levying the accusation that people are unwilling to help us publish the books. The real essence they always avoid, i.e. how they themselves are stealing Hindi and English discourses and labeling them as Bengali.

At His Feet,
Renuka Roy

== 2nd Section ==

Links

Following are links to two important recent letters:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/05/your-rights-are-snatched-away.html

http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/05/baba-is-in-which-group-3-more.html

Didi Stays in Hotel with 19-Yead-Old Male #3 + 3 More

Baba

This email contains four distinct sections:
1. Posting: Didi Stays in Hotel with 19-Yead-Old Male #3
2. End Quote: Never Commit This Sin
3. PS #2201: O' Parama Purusa, You Have Come
4. Links

DIDI STAYS IN HOTEL WITH 19-YEAR-OLD MALE

~ Part 3 ~

Note 1: If you are attached to a certain Wt and do not care about Ananda Marga ideology or Guru's given rules and mandates then please avoid reading this letter.

REASON FOR WRITING THIS LETTER

Note 2: This matter is very sensitive. The sole reason for writing this letter and addressing this issue is to help those Wts rectify their conduct and improve the overall standard of our Wt cadre. If this problem is not solved, then some of the newer Wts many also adopt this negative dealing and prolong the dogma. Yet we should not let this problem mount. We must also bear in mind that many Wts - new and old - do not support the practice of boys living with Didis etc, yet they are not in position to rectify the matter. Whatever the circumstance, as Ananda Margiis it is our duty to bring this issue to the fore so it can be properly addressed and resolved.


Namaskar,
By now, many are aware that Didi Ananda Dyotana has been keeping the 19-year-old male - Shubham - with her, and still he is living with Didiji in the jagrti. This letter further examines their relationship and outlines the harmful effects this has had both on Shubham and the organisation. Tragically, there are other similar cases which we will also review. We must put an end to this trend - otherwise this negative precedent will ruin our system for generations to come.

BABA'S EXPLICIT GUIDELINE

Everyone who was paying attention those days knows that Baba strictly forbid Didis from having boys and Dadas from having girls. Boys will be with Dadas, and girls will be with Didis. That is the clear-cut system in our Ananda Marga per Baba's mandate.

WHY DIDIJI STAYING IN HOTEL NOT IN JAGRTI

While much has been written about Didi Ananda Dyotana keeping the 19-year-old Shubham with her, still there is so much that has not been shared.

For instance, when a Wt goes to any place then naturally they will stay in the jagrti and participate in local activities and help that unit grow. Yet, allegedly, when Didi goes anywhere then 99% of the time she has Shubham with her. And one of the things they started doing is staying in hotels together instead of living and working in our Ananda Marga ashrams.

Last December (2013) they allegedly stayed for four days together at the hotel Ashoka. So even though there was a local jagrti in the area, Didi opted to stay in a hotel - in the same room. But this is not an option for our WTs; Baba has not given the system that Wt's can stay in hotels whenever they wish. Rather our Wts are to live, eat, and work in our Ananda Marga ashrams / jagrtis as far as possible - not live in hotels with the opposite sex, i.e. adult male. Unfortunately, Didi's alleged staying in a hotel with Shubham was not an isolated incident. After the New Year's DMS then again she and the 19-year-old Shubam stayed in a hotel; this time in Patna at the hotel Ananda. And when this has happened twice we can understand that this type of thing might have become their regular practice.

WHAT DIDI IS DOING IS COMPLETELY UNNATURAL & SINFUL

Yet, this is a blatant violation of WT rules and sets a bad precedent. But time and again Didi Ananda Dyotana does like this. Many allege that she even recently took Shubham with her on a summer holiday to Agra. Verily the two are inseparable and wherever they go they violate Ananda Marga policy by either staying together in a hotel or she keeps him with her in the Didis jagrti. But having a 19-year-old male living in the inner chambers of a Didi's jagrti completely spoils the sanctity. About this much has been written.

Here the point is that Didi's extreme attachment for the boy undermines her WT life and is destroying Shubham's character as well. On those few occasions that she travels without Shubham then upon arriving at her destination the first thing she does is phone Shubham and see what he is doing. Such is the extent of her attachment with this boy. Even a regular street-dweller will not be attached like this. What Didi is doing is completely unnatural and sinful.

DIDI KEEPS & TREATS GIRLS AS SLAVES

Blinded by her attachment, Didi has spoiled Shubham terribly. She combs his hair, washes his clothes, and buys him whatever he wants whether it be something special, luxurious, or perfumed etc. Shubham knows nothing except the life of a king. He leads a luxurious existence on all fronts. Didi has completely spoiled him.

Didi allegedly treats her home girls as slaves, and makes them attend to all the chores and all the needed works. They scrub, sweep, clean, cook etc but the boy-king Shubham gets fed on a silver platter. The girls get exploited and the boy gets spoiled. That is the way Didi passes her life. What Didi is doing is completely unnatural and sinful.

FORWARD THIS MAIL

I request you to kindly forward this mail to Didi Ananda Dyotana - her address has been appended below. That will force her to reconsider her actions and it will help preserve the purity of our organisation, by not setting a bad precedent for younger Didis.

WT CONDUCT RULES

Here are some of Sadguru's given conduct rules for Wts, which Didi Ananda Dyotana has taken a vow to follow. Yet she herself is defying these very rules. Didiji is hypocritically moving in saffron garb while living a life contrary to basic moral ethics and social codes.

“One should not look at the face of the opposite sex.” (37 Workers Rules, Point #15)

"Under no circumstances should the purity of the body and mind be polluted." (32 Rules for Avadhu'tikas, pt #30)

"...Avadhu'tika shall not engage his ears in any obscene language or songs, touch any tamasik articles, see any depraving entity or pictures, go through any story, novel, or fiction having even the slightest bit of sexual importance..." (32 Rules for Avadhu'tas, pt #32)

"You will have to protect yourself from sexual weakness..." (WT Conduct: Fourteen Points, pt #12)

In Him,
Madhumita'

Note 1: PLEASE EMAIL DIDIJI

For Didiji's overall well-being, please forward this letter to her.

Didiji's email address is: adyotana@yahoo.co.in

(Note: If you have a more recent address for Didiji kindly let us know.)

== Section 2 ==

The section below demarcated by asterisks is an entirely different topic,
completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its own as a point of interest.

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Never Commit This Sin

"The pratiika [emblem of Ananda Marga] should be placed in an elevated place in the marriage hall." (Caryacarya - Part I)

In His above order, Baba gives clear reference that the pratiika must be given a prominent place in the hall during our Ananda Marga marriage ceremonies. At the same time, there is no mention in Caryacarya of having Guru's photo on display.

The reason is that many non-margiis may be attending the marriage and Baba's photo should not be displayed in front of those who do not have utmost reverence for Him. Due to their ignorance and lack of understanding, those non-margii attendees may think or say something disrespectful about the photo. Seeing His picture, they may find it strange and offer a distasteful comment - which is tantamount to sin. Or at the very least they may be curious about the photo and murmur something negative about it and create bad samsakra due to their ignorance. Whatever the case, the situation is not desirable. That is why we should strictly follow Guru's mandate and not put His photo on display during our Ananda Marga marriage ceremonies. 

Whereas, with the pratiika, non-margiis will positively accept it as a tantrika symbol and will have respect for it - just as every religion and organisation has their own symbol. So even if they do not know the full significance of the pratiika, they will accept it at face value and not degrade it. But that is not the case with the photo.

So to preserve the sanctity of the photo, at our Ananda Marga marriage ceremony we must not put Guru's pratikiriti [photo] on display. On this matter, we must strictly abide by the dictates of Caryacayra, and not show the photo.


Note: Those who placed the photo at the marriage ceremony will have to face the consequences. Because they created the situation where non-margiis began thinking and commenting negatively about the photo.

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== Section 3 ==

~ O' Parama Purusa, You Have Come ~

"Tumi je esecho, a'lo sa'the enecho..." (PS 2201)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, You have come and brought Your divine effulgence with You. By Your august presence, the blackness of the mind has been removed. You have graciously wiped away the staticity and cimmerian darkness from everyone’s existence. O’ Divine One, You are so gracious – You love everyone equally. You never give credence to desha’ca’r or loka’ca’r [1]; You never pay heed to worldly rituals and traditions. Overlooking all superficiality, You have come and showered Your grace.

O' Dear Lord, in the vast, infinite sky You are that single divine star that attracts everyone. Your divine rhythm makes the entire creation dance around You. The ekta'ra' (one-string instrument) of everyone's mind is being played to fully satisfy You and satiate Your heart. That sweet resonance also fills everyone's heart and mind with the thought of getting You. By Your grace You have poured hope into everyone's life.

O' Parama Purusa, please come closer and closer in new and newer form and color. O' Nutan, the eternally New One, You have given language to those who are mu'k [2] (dumb) and unable to speak. You have made everyone capable of singing and chanting the glories of the Supreme Entity. In this way You have blessed one and all.

Baba, O' Parama Purusa, Your greatness and magnanimity is beyond imagination. Please remain eternally in my heart...


NOTES FOR PRABHAT SAMGIITA #2201:

*Desha'ca'r & Loka'ca'r: The particular traditions of an area, country, or land are known as: desha'ca'r; and the popular or commonly followed customs of the people are known as: loka'ca'r. As we have all seen, in various countries and places there are so many social norms and rules which govern the social life. For example in some areas one can only go to someone else's house if they have an oral or written invitation, or if it has been arranged ahead of time by phone or email etc. Because with many people it is needed to inform them beforehand that you are coming. Then with that foreknowledge they can prepare everything and make all necessary arrangements such as cleaning the house, cooking nice food, and threading a garland etc. Furthermore, in some areas showing up without an invitation is disrespectful. And on the top, important people usually do not like to show up without an invitation. So there re various customs and traditions, and they all fall within the dual categories of desha'ca'r and loka'ca'r. But Parama Purusa never pays heed to such things. He is the most important One and He never cares about such social rules. Rather just by the loving heart of the devotee He gets pulled towards them-- and in that way He comes.

*Mu'k: Literally means dumb or non-verbal. In the above Prabha't Samgiita this allegory is presented. The basic meaning is that those who are mu'k or dumb who were crude or not spiritually inclined prior, but now by Baba's grace He has filled the hearts of such people with spiritual zeal and granted them devotion. So now those who were mu'k have graciously been given 'a voice' and with that they are spreading and singing His name.

== Section 4 ==

Links

Here is the first letter in this series about Didi Ananda Dyotana & Shubham:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/04/didi-attached-with-19-year-old-boy.html


Here is the second letter in this series about Didi Ananda Dyotana & Shubham:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/04/ananda-marga-rule-boys-girls-raised.html

BEWARE ABOUT DADAS BOOKS

BEWARE ABOUT DADAS BOOKS

Namaskar,
Here is how Baba composed the first line of Prabhat Samgiita #60.

Baba's Authentic Version: Toma'r jinis toma'ke diyechi, tumi na'o prabhu kole tule 

Yet, one avadhuta recently misquoted that line as:

Wrongly written terms in red colour: Tomar jinis tomar dilam, tumi prabhu kole tule niyeo

WHAT WE SHOULD LEARN FROM THIS

Here the point is that we should all be careful when citing Baba' original words and compositions. Certainly we would expect an avadhuta to be accurate in this regards.

Unfortunately, Dada Ishvarakrsnananda failed to cite Baba's song in the correct manner.

He should be more careful next time, and at the same time, all margiis should be aware that our dadas do not always correctly cite Baba's teachings - unfortunately.

Some new and naive margiis do not read Bbaa books and rely on Dada books and writing. They think it that is authentic spread that incorrect and flase writing in the name of Baba. They spread that dogma everywhere.

CLASSIC BOGUS QUOTE:

MERGE IN MISSION

A classic example of this is the bogus merge in mission quote:

I am not this physical body, this physical body is not me. If you want to know me, work for my mission, because I have merged myself with my mission.

One dada concocted this and some simple margiis accepted it as true. And it spread like wildfire; they carried that dogma everywhere. When really it is just a bogus quote. Only now, a quarter-century later a people starting to realise this.

So this matter of blindly quoting Dadas and thinking that it is an authentic teaching of Sadguru Baba is the wrong way to go. Dadas are often inaccurate and by this way false things are propagated in Baba's name.

SOLUTION:

CITE SADGURU BABA DIRECTLY, NOT THESE VARIOUS DADAS

If you want to cite Baba then go to the source material, do not rely on hearsay by this or what Dada, regardless of how senior or experienced they may be.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Shyam

Attack On BP System: Ranchi Case Study

Baba

ATTACK ON BP SYSTEM:

RANCHI CASE STUDY

Namaskar,
Nowadays, many important margiis of Ranchi are doing silent action. Here following are the reasons why. Please read about these incidents that have occurred in the Ranchi bhukti.

ILLEGAL SUSPENSION OF ELECTED BP:

INCIDENTS OF RANCHI BHUKTI

Indeed, first and foremost they utterly ruined their relationship with the Ranchi margiis.

1. In a meeting with margiis, Dada Sampurnanandji openly abused the Ranchi bhukti pradhan. As a lackey of Dada Rudranandji, Sampurnanandji wanted to put on a good show to please his boss. So he veritably challenged all present by saying, "I, Dada Sampurnananda am Ananda Marga, and Ananda Marga is Dada Sampurnananda, and my order is everything. You are no longer the bhukti pradhan. You are suspended!" Without rhyme and reason, Dadaji spoke in this way. And he never gave anything in writing. Just he pushed and bullied the margii elected BP and removed him from the post.

2. Over the last few years, there have allegedly been repeated sexual scandals that last 3 DS Dadas of Ranchi. And in each case H group wholly supported the alleged perpetrator - i.e. DS Dada. They completely rejected any concerns and claims by margiis.

3. Indeed, an entire Mahabharata can be written how Ranchi Administration (H group) is harassing their own margiis, and how they (H group) perpetually contravened the dharmic code of conduct. There are countless points that can be raised.

4. They created an utterly suffocating situation by spoiling the field in Ranchi.

BABA'S WARNING ABOUT

RULER-RULED RELATION

In the below story from Shabda Cayanika, Baba is giving the warning that those at the helm should never misuse their power and authority, and they must never adopt a ruler-ruled mentality. This below teaching should be read as an analogy with how H group is treating margiis. They think they are the ruler and the margiis are ruled. They allegedly threaten, harass, and victimise those who do not  blindly follow their harmful, dogmatic orders. So this following quote should be read with that scene in mind. So here the ruler is H group led by their key person - i.e. Dada Rudrananda - and the ruled are margiis. They think that margiis are their subjects and they are kings.

WELL-WISHER OF EXPLOITED MASS SAYS

"The situation is not good at all! Here also, the houses of innocent farmers are being set on fire on your instructions; your men are dragging their daughters and wives out of their houses and taking them with them. People are being beaten for no reason and chased away with bullets. Its horrible. These things are inhuman; the dignity of these women is being trampled into the dirt. As a woman I cannot put up with this. I will not put up with it. You have to put a stop to it!”" (1)

TYRANT SAYS

“The world is for the brave,” the man replied. “If you cant demonstrate your power and authority in this world then you cant survive. They have to be shaken up a little. This is the rulers philosophy.” (1)

WELL-WISHER OF EXPLOITED MASS SAYS

“If this rulers philosophy goes against humanity,” the woman said, “then I refuse to follow it. Whatever people may think, you cant sever your ties with humanity. The foundation of everyones activities and work has to be humanity. Otherwise the demons in us will not only swallow our bodies and minds, but our entire human existence will end up crudified. That the consciousness which has evolved out of matter should return back to matter – no judicious human being would want that. So you give up your anti-humanity rulers philosophy.” (1)

...I can't bear this antisocial, one-sided, hellish affair.” (1)

“If you maintain a relationship of ruler and ruled in individual or social life then it will surely lead to disaster. Whenever the kings of former days gave excessive weight to the ruler-ruled relationship, it resulted in the strong devouring the weak, and that led to revolt by the people – it happened during the time of King John; it happened at the time of Louis XIV; it happened during the Buddhist era in the time of King Devapal the Second. Understood, ….! Be careful, ‘Go softly, softly in the night’... (1)

 A PLEA TO SAVE US FROM THE EXPLOITERS

...“if we don't agree then they persecute us and beat us. They want to buy the indigo without paying what its worth. They want us to work but they dont want to pay us for it. If people show any sign of speaking out about it they set fire to their house and abduct their daughters from their home. We've come to you because we have no alternative. Please save us. Rescue us from the violence and oppression of your oppressive workers. We will be forever grateful to you.” (1)

TYRANT SAYS

“I understand, I understand,” replied the man. “... You want to light the fires of rebellion here as well. Ill teach you a lesson or two.” Saying this, the sahib took aim at them and started firing recklessly and mercilessly. (1)

WELL-WISHER OF EXPLOITED MASS SAYS

"I was astonished and dumbfounded to hear such arrogance coming from this sahib. Are there really such people on this earth? “Listen … sahib,” I said. “You really showed some temper with those villagers. Let me see you lose your temper in front of me! If I can see this temper of yours I will consider my human life successful.”" (1)

"It is normal human psychology that when there is oppression, at first the timid people keep their mouths closed and put up with it. Even courageous people think: ‘Let me see how things go for the time being. Then I will take action.’ When the oppression increases even more, the cowardly-natured slap their heads and curse their fate, and the brave call out in loud voices and fall on their oppressors. When tyranny reaches its limit then even the faint-of-heart start roaring like lions and mercilessly take revenge on their oppressors." (1)

IN REPENTANCE THE TYRANT SAYS

"I set the steamroller of tyranny loose on these ordinary farmers. I earned huge amounts of money and in the process I sold my humanity in exchange for a few gold coins. I went hell-bound step by step, transforming myself from a conscious human being into no better than an inert stone. I had no remnant left of my common sense. Maddened by pride, I fired recklessly on those village farmers who came to me peacefully with their grievances and needs. I even killed seven men. After that I hadnt the slightest sense of what-to-do or what-not-to-do. There was no one around to give directions or orders or advice." (1)

"Because of my arrogance I had completely lost my common sense. My rulers philosophy was prodding me continuously, telling me – What! Will I flee under the cover of darkness out of fear of a few ordinary farmers? Never! It is against my rulers philosophy. I will have to do something to save my respect. On and on I went thinking like this until I was at a complete loss. There was no one to give any clear directions or orders. That day my wounded pride told me – the only way to salvage my honour is to tie a noose around my neck and hang myself with this rope. That is the only path to salvation. In this way my honour, my prestige, my reputation, will be saved." (1)

“So thought, so done. (1)

TYRANT COMMITTED SUICIDE

“I tied a noose around my neck with this rope and hung myself. You may call it suicide, cowardliness or sin. But in the state of mind I was in that day I could see no other path open to me. So knowingly, perhaps, I took this sinful path in order to salvage my honour.” (1)

CONCLUSION

In the above story from Shabda Cayanika, at the end the tyrant felt repentant about his ghastly nature and ruthless crimes. With regards to the present situation, time will tell what Dada Rudranandji does.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Khailash Yadav

Note: “CHAMDE KA SIKKA” ANALOGY

You might have heard about the story of “Chamde ka sikka”, the eccentric monarch Muhammad Tughlaq (1325-1350 AD), who introduced leather currency in India but like many of his other monetary reforms it did not succeed. That’s to say he based the monetary system on leather to best capitalise on the situation. Thus, he created an atmosphere where all the rules and regulations pointed towards his own self-serving, arrogant, eccentric, and  egotistical desires.

Similarly, in the span of the earth’s history, look at the hell H group is creating by their self-serving policies and exploitative outlook. By eliminating bhukti pradhan rights, imposing the Fake BP manual, and callously suspending the elected BP Ranchi on a whim.


REFERENCE
1. Shabda Cayanika - 2, Disc: 9

~ AMPS News ~ Thief! Thief! + 3 More

Baba

This email contains 4 sections:
1. Posting: Thief! Thief!
2. Comment: Re: Distortion in NKS Book
3. End Quote: Attacked by Cancer
4. Links

THIEF! THIEF!

CASE OF PLAGIARISM

Namaskar,
As we all know, Prajina Bharati is one of the esteemed magazines in our Ananda Marga. Such periodicals and publications are for spreading the divine teachings of our Sadguru Baba, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.

Yet instead of highlighting Baba, one avadhuta stole (plagiarized) Baba’s words and published them in his own name. That is the injustice and sinful dealing that occurred in the Jan / Feb 2014 edition of Prajina Bharati, Vol. 38, No. 1, Consecutive No. 243.

Specifically Dada R “wrote” a short, four paragraph article in Hindi, yet one of the paragraphs was stolen directly from Guru’s discourse.

TODAY AVADHUTA STOLE A PARAGRAPH

TOMORROW DADAJI WILL STEAL ENTIRE BOOK

Some naive persons may think, “What is wrong – that is fine – he just took a paragraph from Baba’s discourse – that is ok.” But if we allow Dada R to steal a discourse today, then tomorrow we may find that another Dada has published Guru’s entire book – Idea & Ideology – in his own name. And the following week another avadhuta might publish “Ananda Marga: Elementary Philosophy” in his own name. This is the domino effect that will ensue.

Thus we must be vigilant at the outset and not allow such avadhutas to steal Guru’s words and publish Guru’s original writings in their own name.

PLAGIARISM:

DADAJI MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE

The world of the written word abides by certain codes and ethics. What Avadhuta R has done is not the norm – rather it is plagiarism. The worst crime in the publishing world.

Avadhuta R should be held accountable must be accused for stealing Guru’s words and writing them as his own. Others may wonder Dadaji’s motivation. The agreed upon reply is that Dadaji is posing as an intellectual and that’s why he did not mention Baba’s name. Indeed this is both a crime (theft) and a sin (betrayal to Guru).

As an avadhuta, when he is using Baba’s quote then he should feel proud to tell that this precious point has been given by his Guru. This is what a standard disciple will do. A true disciple will feel proud to tell that this is his Guru’s direct teaching.

HERE IS THE PARAGRAPH AVADHUTA R

STOLE FROM GURU’S DISCOURSE

For your information and review, here is how the stolen Hindi section was published in our Ananda Marga books. That means, the below excerpt from Baba’s discourse “Social Psychology”, is the English version of what Dada Raganuganandji stole and published in his own name in magazine article in Prajina Bharati.

“For the existence of human beings in society, the following fundamental factors are necessary: (1) unity, (2) social security and (3) peace. What is actually required under each of these fundamentals is discussed below.”

“Unity among the members of any society or social structure is absolutely necessary, otherwise the structure will start disintegrating. Lack of unity among the members of society because of too much self-interest in the individual members, the formation of groups for economic or social advantage, and the lack of understanding of others, act not only to bring about the downfall of society, but also can wipe it out completely from the face of the earth. Instances of many groups and empires disappearing altogether are not rare in the little-known history of this world. The problem, therefore, is the preservation of unity in society.” 

Here following are Baba’s original words from His discourse, “Social Psychology.” Avadhuta R lifted (i.e. stole) this entire paragraph from Baba’s Prout book and tried to present it as his own in the magazine Prajina Bharati.

एक आदर्श समाज व्यवस्था का निर्माण करने के लिए कुछ मौलिक विषयों को ज़रूरी माना गया है- (क) एकता (ख) सामाजिक सुरक्षा (ग) शान्ति |

एकता किसी भी समाज या सामाजिक व्यवस्था में अत्यन्त आवश्यक है | अन्यथा उस व्यवस्था में दरार पड़ जाएगी | व्यष्टि स्वार्थ, केन्द्रीय सामाजिक अनैक्य, अर्थनैतिक और सामाजिक सुविधा के अनुसार दलों का गठन, अन्य के कार्य या मनोभावों को समझने की मानसिक उदारता का अभाव आदि केवल समाज के अधः पतन का ही सूचना नहीं देते हैं, बल्कि समाज को धरा पृष्ठ से पूर्णतः निश्चिन्ह कर देते हैं | इस पृथ्वी के क्षुद्र परिचित इतिहास में अनेक दलों व साम्राज्यों की अवलुप्ति के दृष्टान्त मिलते हैं | इसलिए सामाजिक एकता के संरक्षण की ज़रूरत है (AFPS-7, Social Psychology)

WHICH AVADHUTA IS THE THIEF

The Dada who plagiarized Baba’s words and committed this sin of stealing the above paragraph is Ac Raganugananda Avt. The above appears in Raganuganandji’s article “Atishay Ragar’ Kare Jo Koii” in Prajina Bharati Jan / Feb 2014 edition.

THESE PEOPLE ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE

These below Dadas are the in-charges of Prajina’ Bha’ratii (प्रज्ञा भारती) so they must also be taken to task for allowing Baba’s words to be stolen and printed in the name of Raganuganandji.

Editor- A’ca’rya Ra’kesha’nanda Avt. (secy.-Purodha’ Board)
Sub-editor- A’ca’rya Ra’gamaya’nanda Avt (secy.-Avadhuta Board)
Subscription-A’ca’rya Nirmoha’nanda Avt. (secy.-A’ca’rya Board)
Publisher/circulation- A’ca’rya Satya’shraya’nanda Avt. (secy.-Ta’ttvika Board)

Namaskar,
in Him,
Yuktataman

Note 1: ENGLISH VERSION OF THE STOLEN PARAGRAPH

Again for your information and review, here is how the stolen Hindi section was published in our Ananda Marga books. That means, the below excerpt from Baba’s discourse “Social Psychology”, is the English version of what Dada Raganuganandji stole and published in his own name in  magazine article in Prajina Bharati.

“For the existence of human beings in society, the following fundamental factors are necessary: (1) unity, (2) social security and (3) peace. What is actually required under each of these fundamentals is discussed below.”

“Unity among the members of any society or social structure is absolutely necessary, otherwise the structure will start disintegrating. Lack of unity among the members of society because of too much self-interest in the individual members, the formation of groups for economic or social advantage, and the lack of understanding of others, act not only to bring about the downfall of society, but also can wipe it out completely from the face of the earth. Instances of many groups and empires disappearing altogether are not rare in the little-known history of this world. The problem, therefore, is the preservation of unity in society.” 

Note 2: MARGIIS MUST BE AWARE ABOUT THIS

Margiis must be aware about the tendencies of these few Dadas because they will come and even steal things from your house. More about this is discussed in the ensuing letter.

== Section 2 ==

Re: Distortion:

Unscientific & Ludicrous Things in NKS Book

Namaskar !
It is an elementary principle of physics that frequency and wavelength are reciprocal to each other, i.e. wavelength decreases with the   corresponding increase in frequency and vice versa. And frequency is the number of vibrations per second. And the mathematical relation is given by ( ν α 1/ λ) where ν indicates frequency and λ indicates wave length.

Yet see here what the publishers have printed in the name of Baba.

"Aesthetic science implies that psychic waves coming in contact with vibrations of greater frequency attain a greater wavelength." (Namami Krsnasundaram (NKS), Parthasarathi Krsna and Aesthetic Science)

It should be "lower frequency" or "shorter wavelength" for people who may not be able to picture what it means. I attached a picture that explains this.

Thank you for this correction, hope that Pub dept. will follow suit.

BNK,
Karun'a' Nidha'n

== Section 3 ==

The section below demarcated by asterisks is an entirely different topic,
completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its own as a point of interest.

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Attacked By Cancer

Remaining awake after midnight and sleeping after sunrise comes under the definition of being awake at night and sleeping during the day. And that very condition invites cancer:

Baba says “Persons… [who] sleep during the day and keep late nights are most likely to be attacked by cancer.” (YT, p. 19)

Note: Sleeping during the day does not just mean at taking a nap in the afternoon or in the late morning. Sleeping during the day also means not getting up in the early morning for paincajanya.

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== Section 4 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/02/those-who-are-confused-more.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/02/hypocrites-perform-dual-marriages.html

Why It is Third Grade Slogan

Baba

This email contains four distinct sections:
1. Posting: Why It is Third Grade Slogan
2. End Quote: Incongruities & Mismatches In The Society
3. PS #3669: I Go On Singing Your Song
4. Links

WHY IT IS THIRD GRADE SLOGAN

আমাদের ৰাৰা কী জয় -- তৃতীয় শ্রেণীর স্লোগ্যান

~ Part 3 ~

Namaskar,
This is the third letter in this series; links to prior letters are appended below.

In the kingdom of Parama Purusa there are various grades of devotees. There are 1st grade devotees, 2nd grade devotees, and some are 3rd grade devotees. Thus 3rd grade bhaktas are also His devotees so He allows 3rd grade devotees to raise the 3rd grade slogan: A'ma'der Baba ki – jai! Baba accepts 3rd grade bhaktas in the way they feel most comfortable approaching Him, even if that means sharing Parama Purusa with others. Third grade devotees think that since Baba belongs to everyone then He also belongs to me. That is why they prefer to use the term A'ma'der - I.e. our collective Baba.

MUST HAVE COMPASSION

Some of our brothers and sisters are lagging behind in the realm of devotion so we must have compassion for their situation. Our duty is to help them. They should also learn how to feel closer to Parama Purusa – after all, one day everyone has to reach up to Him.

HOW TO REMEDY THE SITUATION

Honesty in devotional life is key. So if one's heart feeling is not expressed by the 3rd grade slogan, A'ma'der Baba ki – jai!, that's to say, if one is not inclined to share Parama Purusa or think that He belongs to all, then one may not like to use this slogan. In that case they can exclusively use, Parama Pita Baba ki – jai!

And if the A'ma'der slogan does express one's feeling of heart, and they feel comfortable with this meaning, then they can continue to raise the slogan in this manner. On this point all have personal choice. No one can tell anyone what to do.

At the same time we should all try and increase our standard of sadhana and feel more devotional closeness with Parama Purusa.

THERE IS NO DEARTH OF JAI SLOGANS

There is no limit to how many jai slogans can be created. For example:

(a) Parama Purusa Baba Ki – Jai!
(b) Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji Ki – Jai!
(c) My Baba Ki – Jai!
(d) My Parama Pita Baba Ki – Jai!

JAI SLOGAN IN THEIR LOCAL TONGUE

And certainly you can create many more slogans in your own mother tongue. Thus, there are many possibilities.

I recall that when Baba toured the globe then He was received by so many different Jai slogans. For instance, I remember when Baba went to Haifa, Israel, then those margiis raised the Jai slogan in their local tongue. And when Baba visited Taiwan, then margiis raised the slogan in Taiwanese. And when Baba went to Bangalore, then margiis raised the slogan in Kannada, i.e. their local language.

So every margii can create their own Jai slogan using their native language. And best will be if that Jai slogan is A-grade, not C-grade like A'ma'der Baba Ki – jai.

MAIN REASON FOR RAISING THIS MATTER

This is a significant matter because when some 3rd grade devotees are not understanding the deeper devotional feeling and if those same 3rd grade people get positions of leadership in our Marga, then due to their devotional deficit, they will be prone to create dogmas.

Because of their lower feeling of devotion they will create the dogma a dogma which states that Baba is gone. In that case, due to their own lack of understanding and lack of closeness, they will misguide and inhibit the growth of others and taint the devotional expression within Ananda Marga.

That is the very grave matter at hand.

It is very similar to what transpired with the various dogmatic religions wherein they wrongly proclaimed that god lives in the distant sky or 7th heaven. Such persons also might have been of the 3rd grade as they could not develop closeness with Parama Purusa. So they invented their religious dogma – placing god far, far away.

That is the way it works and we should be careful since that same defect has expressed itself in AM in the form of any dogma that states that Baba is gone.

No doubt 3rd grade devotees are better than non-devotees, but they should not be in positions of leadership wherein they try to guide others and invent new “spiritual programs”, like the dogma of that states that Baba is gone.

Please pass this letter to your fellow sadhakas etc so this dogma can be removed. Why is this a dogma. Because whenever a person mindlessly raises a slogan without thinking more deeply about it etc then it is a dogma.

WHY BABA ALLOWED THIS 3RD GRADE SLOGAN

This is a revamped and updated section from part 2 of this series. Many new aspects have been added.

The next question one may ask is that why did Baba allow people to raise this third grade slogan: A'ma'der Baba ki – jai!

And the answer is very simple. In the kingdom of Parama Purusa there are various grades of devotees. There are 1st grade devotees, 2nd grade devotees, and some are 3rd grade devotees. Thus 3rd grade bhaktas are also His devotees so He allows 3rd grade devotees to raise the 3rd grade slogan: A'ma'der Baba ki – jai! Baba accepts 3rd grade bhaktas in the way they feel most comfortable approaching Him, even if that means sharing Parama Purusa with others. Third grade devotees think that since Baba belongs to everyone then He also belongs to me. That is why they prefer to use the term A'ma'der - I.e. our collective Baba.

No doubt, Baba is attracting all to come very close, but due to lack of sadhana or samskaras, not all respond to His blessed call.

So if someone is enmeshed in 3rd grade devotion and could not develop a closer relation with Parama Purusa, then this A'ma'der slogan is fine.

They do not feel in their heart that Baba is only mine. So they are not A-grade devotees.

Suppose there is a child who has many siblings, that child will not even say, “This is our mother.” The child will use the phrase “my mother”. A child will always say, “This is my mother.” Why? Because of their personal relation with their mother. That child feels that their mother belongs to them and that she belongs to them only and that is why the term "my" is used.

Similarly A-grade devotees cannot share Parama Purusa. They will never say Amader Baba, they will say Amar Baba.

But for third grade devotees with their less devotional stature, i.e. 3rd grade devotion, they like using the slogan A'ma'der Baba (collective Baba) ki – jai. For them it is fine because they do not feel that Baba is mine. They feel Baba is ours.

Being gracious, Baba lovingly accepts everyone for who they are. He does not deprive anyone from expressing the feelings of their heart, even if they are third grade devotees and their heartfelt feeling goads them to say, “A'ma'der Baba ki – jai!”

In His gracious manner, Baba will accept their call and continue to draw them near.

In sum, 3rd grade devotees have further to travel because they are far from Parama Purusa. It may take them several lives to become A-grade bhaktas wherein they will feel more comfortable raising the slogan, “Amar Baba ki - jai!

Now it is very clear that this slogan - A'ma'der Baba ki – jai! - is for third-grade devotees. And there is no harm if one is a third-grade devotee. But if one is a first-grade devotee and raising this slogan, then that is inappropriate.

Here concludes that updated section.

BHAKTI IS THE GREATEST QUALITY

Bhakti is the greatest attribute in life. We should all aim for the highest grade of devotion and not allow those with lower devotion – i.e. those chanting A'ma'der Baba ki – jai! – to be in leadership positions wherein they can invent dogmas. And on the personal sphere, may every sadhaka feel that, “Baba is mine and mine alone.”

Baba says, “The devotees say, “No, no I can share all my belongings with others, but not my Parama Purus'a. He is mine and mine alone – He belongs to no one else. I cannot even think of sharing Him with anyone.”” (1)

Namaskar,
In Him,
Ranjiit Deva


REFERENCES
1. A Few Problems Solved – 3

== Section 2 ==

The section below demarcated by asterisks is an entirely different topic,
completely unrelated to the above material. It stands on its own as a point of interest.

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Incongruities & Mismatches In The Society

“It can be said that ordinary people, like teachers, face many types of problem in their lives; in fact teachers’ problems are only a reflection of larger social problems. It is quite true that in the modern material world strenuous efforts to conquer the limitations of time, place and person are apparent everywhere. It is as if human beings are being forcibly dragged forward by the hair of their heads. Speed is the main consideration; whether any good is accomplished or not is a secondary factor. Thus different social trends are unable to maintain a harmonious pace in their forward movement. Some trends are far advanced in their development while others lag behind. This causes some parts of the social structure which were close together to move apart, and other parts which were once apart to come together, leading to the collapse of the entire structure. The thatched hut is still the same, but electrical wiring has been strung through it. The only food available is salt and boiled rice, but the ordinary old clay stove has been replaced by an electric “heater” [hotplate]. Such incongruities are now common in society.” (Human Society – 1, Education)

Note: In the above teaching Baba is describing how incongruities have become prevalent in society. Here are a few more examples for us to ponder:

(a) In some so-called "3rd world" countries people have “smart phones” (i.e. internet on their phone) yet they are still living under a tree and do not have running water in their home. Not only that, their own children are deprived of the basic necessities – wandering around naked, collecting wood or recyclable materials etc when they should be properly fed and in school.

(b) In so-called 1st world countries, there are some kids who have access to huge material wealth yet lack parental love. Without that special bond and emotional support, such children become islands of desperation. They feel alienated from their family and society and suffer terribly.

(C) In other places within so-called “1st world nations”, kids go to school where they see fancy computers throughout the classrooms etc, yet when they return home they have no food to eat and must get their food from homeless shelters or soup kitchens.

These types of incongruities must be addressed. At present, such disparities are prevalent both in individual life and collective life. This situation must be put to a halt, and prama (balance) must be restored.

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== Section 3 ==

 ~ I Go On Singing Your Song ~

"A'mi ca'ini kono kichu toma'r ka'che, shudhu geye gechi, ga'n geye gechi..." (PS #3669)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, I do not ask anything from You. I do not desire any worldly object, nor name or fame etc. Only I go on singing the song – I sing the songs of Prabhat Samgiita. I never mentioned anything about my own needs or requirements. Just I continue doing my dhyana on You and go on singing Your song with my heart full of love for You. It is Your grace.

O’ my Lord, the distance between You and I was immeasurable. It was beyond infinite and endless, and filled with unknown melodies. There was despair and it was covered by the dense fog. Still I continued to have a glimpse of You in meditation, and sang Your Prabhat Samgiita.

O’ Divine One, You showered Your causeless grace, and continued to gaze at my hopeless face. In Your melodious voice, You compassionately told me that, “I will remain with you forever – sarva kala – always, beyond time and space.” O’ Parama Purusa, You are so gracious. I love You and I go on singing Your song. I never mentioned anything about my own needs or requirements. Just I continue doing my dhyana on You, and go on singing Your song.

O’ Parama Purusa, Baba I do not ask anything from You. Only I want only Your causeless grace...

== Section 4 ==

Links

Here is the first letter of this series:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/04/amader-baba-ki-jai-3rd-grade-devotion.html

Here is the second letter of this series:

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/04/amader-baba-ki-jai-3rd-grade-slogan.html