लालची पुरोधा विवाह टैक्स – Greedy Purodha & Marriage Tax

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लालची पुरोधा विवाह टैक्स – Greedy Purodha & Marriage Tax

~ भाग 3 ~

पीपी का विवाह टेक्स ग्रुप लीडर्स के पास पहुँचता है। अब एक ग्रुप के पीपी दादा के द्वारा विवाह आशीर्वाद की फीस दस हजार रुपयों से भी अधिक ली जा रही है। इस प्रक्रिया में पीपी दादा उस ग्रुप के लीडरों के हाथ की कठपुतली हैं। सभी रुपया और फीस उन ग्रुप लीडरों के पास सीधे ही पहुँचती है। इससे अन्य दादाओं के लिए भी विवाह की फीस लेने के लिए रास्ता खुल गया है। कुछ दादा लोग नव विवाहतों को परिचय करने और कुछ विवाह क्रिया संपन्न करने की फीस लेने लगेंगे। यह पता लगाना कठिन नहीं है कि यह कहाँ हो रहा है। यह सही है कि सभी दादा लोग इस कार्य में नहीं लगे हैं पर यदि थोड़े लोग ही इस काम में लगे हैं तो यह पूरे सिस्टम को बिगाड़ने के लिए पर्याप्त है। हमारी विवाह पद्धति सभी के लिए मुफ्त में कार्य करने के लिए ही बनाई गई है पर अब पीपी के द्वारा फीस लिया जाना—इसे अलग दिशा में ले जायेगा। हमने यह भी देखा है कि किस प्रकार कुछ होलटाइमर, मार्गियों से श्राद्ध के नाम पर पैसा ले रहे हैं। और अन्य अखंड कीर्तन आदि में  नहीं जाते हैं, जब तक उन्हें आयोजनकर्ताओं की अोर से ठोस रकम नहीं मिल जाती। पीपी दादा के विवाह टेक्स के यह परिणाम हैं।

कार्यक्रमों के संपन्न करने और उनमे भाग लेने के लिए फीस लेने का धंधा, कुछ दादाओं को पैसा बनाने का सरल उपाय मिल गया है, जिसे अपनाकर वे जीवन जीने के आदी हो गए हैं। जब तक पारिवारिक मार्गियों द्वारा सामूहिक प्रयास कर इन दादाओंं के इस कार्य का विरोध नहीं किया जाता, उनका यह शोषण कार्य जारी रहेगा।वे जब भी सम्भव होगा इस प्रकार धन बटोरते रहेंगे।



 विवाह टेक्स का दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण प्रभाव
 

अब हमारा आनन्दमार्ग हिंदुओं के डागमेटिक पुजारियों की तरह उनके बनाये गए रास्ते पर चलने लगा है। विभिन्न ग्रुपों के चुने हुए पीपी, ग्रुप लीडरों के हाथ के खिलोने हैं। इन्होंने विवाह टेक्स लेने कि परंपरा बना दी है, और वह दिन दूर नहीं जब अन्य दादा लोग डीएमएस के समय अपने अपने स्टाल लगाएंगे, और विवाह, भौतिक सलाहो, अनुशंषाओं कार्यक्रमों में भाग लेने की भी फीस लेने लगेंगे। और फिर धीरे धीरे दीक्षा देने की भी फीस लेने लगेंगे। ये दादा परिवार के मुखिया से नयी ड्रेस और चश्मा भी विवाह-फीस के रूप में लेने लगेंगे। और यदि वे सप्ताह या माह में ५ शादियां करते हैं तो अतिरिक्त ड्रेसें बेच कर लाभ कमाएंगे।

फिर आनंदमार्ग भी हिंदुओं के काशी , पुरी,रामेश्वरम,द्वारका,अयोध्या, गया, देवघर, प्रयाग आदि की तरह व्यर्थ के रीति रिवाजों और डोग्मा में बंध जाएगा। यह सचमुच बड़ा भयावह है। इस प्रकार शादियां अत्य़धिक खर्चीली होकर, लोगों को बिना विवाह के रहने को विवश कर देंगी और हम उस युग में पहुँच जायेंगे जहाँ भौतिकवादी लोग अपने बच्चों के प्रति उदासीन होकर, गैरजिम्मेदार जीवन जीते हैं। यही कारण है कि मार्ग में वैवाहिक प्रणाली से, किसी प्रकार का कर नहीं जोड़ा जाना चाहिए, नहीं तो परिणाम अनर्थकारी होंगे। हमें तत्काल इस नए प्रचलन को बंद कराकर, मार्ग को सही रस्ते पर लाने में देरी नहीं करना चाहिए।


पीपी मात्र कठपुतली

पीपी मात्र कठपुतली और प्रतीकात्मक हैं , पीपी आशर्वाद नहीं दे सकते, अच्छा यही है कि शतप्रतिशत बाबा पर ही निर्भर रहें।

निश्चय ही नव विवाहितों को आशर्वाद मिलना चाहिए, पर उन्हें पीपी दादा के पास क्यों nahiin जाना चाहिए, क्योकि पहले तो उन्हें इस कार्य के लिए पीपी को अर्थात् उन ग्रुप लीडरों को ,कुछ भी देने के लिए किसी भी प्रकार का दवाव नहीं डाला जाना चाहिए, और दुसरे यह कि पीपी तो वर्त्तमान में केवल प्रतीकात्मक हैं धार्मिक गुरु नहीं, इसलिए उनके आशीर्वाद का कोई मूल्य नहीं है। अच्छा तो यह है कि स्थानीय वरिष्ठ मार्गी जिसने महान कार्य के लिए त्याग किया हो, उसके पास जा कर आशीर्वाद लेना, अपेक्षाकृत श्रेष्ठ है। उनके पास जाकर आशर्वाद लेने की आवश्यकता नहीं है जो पद प्रतिष्ठा और पोस्ट के लिए परस्पर लड़ रहे हैं, और मार्ग को बिभाजित कर कमजोर बना रहे हैं।
दूसरा सर्वोत्तम रास्ता यह है कि परम गुरु बाबा पर ही निर्भर रहा जाये।

 
बाबा का वैवाहिक आशीर्वाद

डीएमसी और अन्य चुने हुए अवसरों पर बाबा विवाहितों को आशीर्वाद दिया करते थे। नव विवाहित युगल हाथ में माला ले कर stage पर बैठे हुए बाबा के सामने आते, और उन्हें प्रणाम करते, फिर बाबा अपने हाथ से माला को स्पर्श कर आशीर्वाद देते हुए यह कहा करते थे—“शिव और पार्वती कि तरह बनो”.  इसके बाद दोनों मालायें वधु को दे दिया करते, और युगल, प्रणाम कर स्टेज से बाहर आ जाया करते।
बहुत से अन्य आशीर्वचन जो समय समय पर बाबा कहा करते थे उन्हें नीचे दिया जा रहा है।
नोट:- नीचे बाबा द्वारा दिए गए अनेक प्रकारों में से कुछ के प्रतिलेखन दिए जा रहे हैं। यहाँ यह समझ लेना उचित होगा कि बाबा भारतीय वधुओं कि अपेक्षा पश्चिमी वधुओं को भिन्न प्रकार आशीर्वाद दिया करते थे। पश्चिमी वधुओं को “माइ लिटिल गर्ल” और भारतीय वधुओं को “माँ ” सम्बोधित किया करते। अतः इन सम्बोधनों को हिंदी में अनुवाद किया जाना आवश्यक नहीं है।


(A) “इस जगत्‌ में हर पार्वती के समान रहोगे | सामाजिक, मानसिक, आध्यात्मिक, हर क्षेत्र में, तान्त्रिक आदर्श के अनुसार रहोगे | तुम्हारे आचरण से लोग हर पार्वती को याद करें | रखो लो, माँ, यह अपने पास रख लो |”
(B) “इस संसार में हर-पार्वती के समान रहो | अपना कर्त्तव्य करते रहो | तुमसे मानव समाज की सेवा हो, कल्याण हो, तुम्हारा भी कल्याण हो | लो, माँ | इसे अपने पास रख लो |”
(C) “इस दुनिया में हर पार्वती के समान रहो | कर्त्तव्य करते रहो, तुमसे विश्व की सेवा हो, कल्याण हो, और तुम दोनों का भी कल्याण हो | रखो लो, माँ, यह अपने पास रख लो |”
(D) “हर पार्वती के समान रहो | कर्त्तव्य करो, दुनिया की सेवा हो तुमसे, कल्याण हो, और तुम दोनों का भी कल्याण हो |” [माला मार्गी बहन को देते हुए |] रख लो माँ |”
(E) “जाओ माँ ! हर पार्वती के समान रहो | तुम्हारी सेवा से, तुम्हारे कर्म से समूचा विश्व का कल्याण हो, और तुम दोनों का भी कल्याण हो | शुभमस्तु | [माला] लो माँ ! अपने पास रखना |”


आजकल बाबा आशीर्वाद कैसे

आजकल जब कोई विवाह आशीर्वाद लेने जाएँ तो बाबा के प्रति समर्पित वरिष्ठ मार्गी कहेगा :-
“इस जगत्‌ में हर पार्वती के समान रहोगे | सामाजिक, मानसिक, आध्यात्मिक, हर क्षेत्र में, तान्त्रिक आदर्श के अनुसार रहोगे | तुम्हारे आचरण से लोग हर पार्वती को याद करें | रखो लो, माँ, यह अपने पास रख लो |”

और दूसरा कोई उपाय नहीं है क्योंकि साधक तो मात्र बाबा के हाथ का खिलौना है। वास्तव में केवल गुरु ही आशीष दे सक्ता है। दुर्भाग्य से आजकल पीपी दादा, अपनी और से तथाकथत आशीर्वाद देते हैं, जैसे वे इस कार्य के लिए योग्य हों। यह दो प्रकार से गलत है। पहला यह कि यह व्यापारिक दृष्टि से किया जा रहा है, और दूसरा यह कि कोई आदमी किसी को आशीर्वाद नहीं दे सकता है।

इसलिए तथाकथित आशीर्वाद प्रतीकात्मक पीपी दादा से क्यों लिया जाये, जो कि अपने लोभ के लिये फीस के रूपये ले रहे हैं, इस प्रकार का आशीर्वाद निष्फल जाता है।

नमस्कार ,
बाबा के चरणों में
मधुसूदन

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Note 1: HERE IS THE ORIGINAL ENGLISH VERSION OF THIS LETTER


PP’s MARRIAGE BLESSING TAX GOES TO GROUP LEADERS

OTHER DADAS PROFIT FROM OTHER CEREMONIES ETC

Now a fee of upwards of RS10,000 is being charged by a group’s PP Dada to get his “marriage blessing.” In this process, that PP Dada is just a puppet in the hands of those running that particular group. All monies and fees will go directly to those group leaders.

This has set the stage for other levels of Dadas to impose their fee and get a payment in the marriage process. Some will charge for introducing the couple and others will charge for performing the ceremony. It is not difficult to see where this is going. Certainly not every Dada will engage in this, but when even a few do it is enough to spoil the entire system.

Our marriage system is designed to be free of any and all costs, yet now with the imposition of a payment to get PP’s so-called blessing, things are heading in the wrong direction. Because we are also witnessing how some Wts are charging margii families for performing shraddha ceremonies, while other Wts will not attend a retreat or akhanda kiirtan unless they are assured a solid payment from the organisers. Theses are are “spillover” of the PP Dada marriage tax. Other Dadas are sizing up how they too can profit from various Ananda Marga social functions – verily this is already going on.

Charging fees for attending programs and performing ceremonies has been such a big money-maker for some Dadas that they have become tied to this easy way of life. Until and unless, there is a strong and united resistance by family margiis, those select Dadas will continue to exploit in this way. They will levy their fees and taxes whenever and wherever possible. For them it is easy money.


UNFORTUNATE RIPPLE-EFFECT OF BOGUS MARRIAGE TAX

Now our Ananda Marga is marching down the road paved by dogmatic Hindu priests. For the various groups, their chosen PP became a stooge in the hands of the group leaders. This started the marriage blessing tax and it will not be long before some more Dadas open up their own marriage stalls at DMS and charge for marital advice, recommendations, engagements, ceremonies and services. They will charge a fee every step of the way – including initiation into Ananda Marga.

Such Dadas may even demand a new dress (from head to toe including eye glasses) in exchange for performing the marriage. And if they did 5 marriages in one weekend or one month, then they will sell the extra clothes for a profit.
The same Hindu dogma which has littered Kashi, Varanasi, Puri, Rameshvaram, Dwarka, Ayodhya, Gaya, Deoghar and Prayag will infest our Ananda Marga marriage system. That is the very real threat. In that case marriage will become one exorbitant affair that weighs heavy on the public pocket so people will avoid marriages altogether and pursue sensual relations outside of marriage, leave children unattended to, and tragically, we will be back to that pre Lord Shiva era or become a mirror image of today’s materialistic culture where having children out of wedlock is common. It will be just like what is happening now in materialistic regions.

That is why no money should be associated with our Ananda Marga marriage system. Otherwise the results will be nothing short of disastrous. We should stop the current indiscretions immediately and set our Marga back on the right path – without delay.


PP IS JUST PUPPET AND FIGUREHEAD – HE CANNOT BLESS

BEST IS TO DEPEND 100% ON BABA

Most definitely, a marriage blessing should be available to newly married people. But why should they go to PP Dada for such a “blessing”. Firstly they should not be forced to pay Purodha Pramukha, i.e. those group leaders, and secondly at present PP Dada is just a figurehead – not a dharmika. So why get the blessing of PP. That has no value.

The better way is to get the blessing done by any sincere, local senior margii who has sacrificed for the great cause. There is no need to get the blessing from various opportunists who are fighting for the post and dividing the organisation.
Or one can simply depend on Baba – that might be the best approach of all. Though it certainly is acceptable to seek out the blessing of one true dharmika in Ananda Marga.

But to run after the blessing of PP Dada is just meaningless. Especially when PP is just a puppet of the ruling regime. We must not allow PP’s so-called blessing to become one ritual in Ananda Marga.

Better to just seek out any genuine margii in your local unit.


HOW BABA GRACIOUSLY PERFORMED MARRIAGE BLESSING

During DMC and select other occasions, Baba would graciously arrange for marriage blessings. The newly married couple would come in front of Baba with with malas and do pranam to Baba as He was seated on the dais. Then Baba would hold take their hands in His hands and touch their malas as well. And He would bless them by saying, “Be like Shiva and Parvatii…” – many sample blessings are enlised below. Then Baba would give both malas to the bride, and the couple would do pranam to Sadguru Baba and exit the stage.

Note: Here below are transcriptions of some of the many ways that Baba would express His blessing. it should be udnerstood that Baba would address brides from the west different from Indian brides. OFten He would address overseas sisters as “My little girl”, whereas He might address Indian sisters as “Mother.” Thus no need to translate “My little girl” into Hindi, or vice versa.

(A) Be like Shiva and Pa’rvatii. Do all your worldly, mental, and spiritual duties with proper zeal. Like Shiva and Pa’rvatii. Kalya’n’amastu
My little girl, keep these garlands with you as your personal property.
(B) Be like Shiva and Parvatii. Let your life be an ideal life, an ideal physical, mental, and spiritual life. Kalya’n’amastu.
(C) Be like Shiva and Parvatii, and do all your duties— physical, mental, and spiritual, with a ta’ntrika zeal.
(D) Strictly adhere to the cult of Shiva and Parvatii. Be great by your sa’dhana’, service, and sacrifice.

(E) इस जगत्‌ में हर पार्वती के समान रहोगे | सामाजिक, मानसिक, आध्यात्मिक, हर क्षेत्र में, तान्त्रिक आदर्श के अनुसार रहोगे | तुम्हारे आचरण से लोग हर पार्वती को याद करें | रखो लो, माँ, यह अपने पास रख लो |
(F) इस संसार में हर-पार्वती के समान रहो | अपना कर्त्तव्य करते रहो | तुमसे मानव समाज की सेवा हो, कल्याण हो, तुम्हारा भी कल्याण हो | लो, माँ | इसे अपने पास रख लो |
(G) इस दुनिया में हर पार्वती के समान रहो | कर्त्तव्य करते रहो, तुमसे विश्व की सेवा हो, कल्याण हो, और तुम दोनों का भी कल्याण हो | रखो लो, माँ, यह अपने पास रख लो |
(H) हर पार्वती के समान रहो | कर्त्तव्य करो, दुनिया की सेवा हो तुमसे, कल्याण हो, और तुम दोनों का भी कल्याण हो |
[माला मार्गी बहन को देते हुए |] रख लो माँ |
(I) जाओ माँ ! हर पार्वती के समान रहो | तुम्हारी सेवा से, तुम्हारे कर्म से समूचा विश्व का कल्याण हो, और तुम दोनों का भी कल्याण हो | शुभमस्तु | [माला] लो माँ ! अपने पास रखना |

HOW BLESSING SHOULD BE DONE NOWADAYS

Nowadays, when going for Guru’s marriage blessing, a senior trusted margii – devoted to Baba – will state:

“By Baba’s grace, be like Shiva and Parvatii. Let your life be an ideal life, an ideal physical, mental, and spiritual life. By Baba’s grace, may there be eternal peace.”

There is no other way, because that sadhaka is merely an instrument in Baba’s hand. Only Guru can actually bless.

Unfortunately, these days PP Dada is giving his so-called blessing on his own behalf: “Let there be…” as if he himself is capable of authoring such a blessing. This is wrong in two ways. It is just done for business purposes and the acquirement of money, and secondly no human being can bless anyone.

So, why seek out the so-called blessing of a figurehead leader like PP Dada who is charging money to satisfy his own greed. That so-called blessing is impotent.
Margiis must unite and boycott such type of dogma which is discussed in this posting.

Namaskar,
At His feet,
Madhusudan



Note 1: PHOTO OF IN-CHARGE NOWADAYS

SEND THIS LETTER TO DADAJI


Ac Nirmoha'nanda Avt is the global in-charge money goes to his department.  Please read more about this below his photo:

To abolish this problem - marriage tax in Ananda Marga, all are encouraged to send this posting - and your comments - to Ac Nirmoha'nanda Avt to both of the following addresses:

nirmohananda@gmail.com

nirmohananda_42@yahoo.com


Note 2: LINKS TO EARLIER LETTERS ON THIS TOPIC OF


MARRIAGE TAX BY GROUP LEADERS


http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2013/12/greedy-priests-of-marga-imposing.html


http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/03/greedy-priests-marriage-tax.html (Hindi)


http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2013/12/greedy-priests-of-marga-imposing_25.html


http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/03/greedy-priests-marriage-tax_18.html (Hindi)


http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/01/greedy-priests-marriage-tax-part-3-two.html

See the Sin of PP Dadaji

Baba

SEE THE SIN OF PP DADAJI

Note: This letter is not for those who do not have reverence for Guru, Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.

Namaskar,
Recently one incident took place that undermines the most foundational point of tantra - the status of Guru.

As every disciple knows, in our Ananda Marga only Brahma is the Guru.

3-9. Brahmaeva gururekah náparah.
[Only Brahma is the guru, no one else.]

Purport: Brahma alone is the guru. Brahma alone directs the units to the path of emancipation through the media of different receptacles or bodies. No one except Brahma conforms to the real significance of the word “guru”. (Ananda Sutram)

And here again we can understand that Brahma has come in the name and form of Lord Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji.

"The one formless, beginningless and infinite Parama Brahma (Supreme Consciousness) is the only entity to be attained by living beings – That alone is Jagat Guru (the Supreme preceptor), That alone has revealed Brahmavidyá (intuitional science) to us through the medium of the name and form of Anandamúrtijii. Unit beings must be made to appreciate Its majesty." (CC-2, Sadhana, pt #1a)

So Baba is the Guru and we are all His disciples, including PP dada. Thus all must have reverence for Guru.

SEE ABOVE PHOTO:

PP DADA IS SITTING HIGHER

Yet at the recent Jamalpur DMS 2014, one grave sin was done - here is what occurred: Purodha Pramukha, i.e. Dada Vishvadevananda, appeared on stage at the DMS sitting on an elevated seat that was higher than Guru's place. PP Dada was veritably blocking the photo of Rev Baba. The image is above for your review.

By placing PP Dada's seat hight than Sadguru Baba's place they are not just violating a social code but committing sin. To cast PP Dada or any human being on a pedestal higher than Guru is mahapapa - terrible sin.

Yet that is what occurred at the 2014 Jamalpur DMS: PP Dada's seat was higher than Baba's place.

Those involved are sinners and hypocrites. They pose as being great sadhakas wholly devoted to Guru, yet their actions and dealing tell otherwise. Raising the status of PP dada above that of Guru reveals their mindset and true colours. No true devotee could ever do like this.

So first such central dadas are committing sin and then sending this above photo out on their mailing list.

SEE BELOW THE IDEAL WAY OF DISPLAYING BABA'S PHOTO

Below is a very good way to display Baba's photo - see what margii devotees in one Ananda Marga unit have done.

Above is a very good way to display Baba's photo - see what margii devotees in one Ananda Marga unit have done. In the above gathering, look how there is one avadhuta seated. At DMS PP Dada should be sitting in a similar way. Or regardless of where PP Dada sits, Revered Baba's photo must be 5 feet above the seat of PP Dada. Baba's photo must not be below the seat of PP Dada as happened at the summer DMS 2014 at Ananda Nagar, as in the first photo of this email.

The central idea is that at our Marga gatherings Saguru Baba's photo must be, at  minimum, 5 feet above the seat of PP Dada.

So while this will serve as as guideline for DMS, the below is an ideal and optimal way to set up every jagrti and kiirtan hall etc.

SOLUTION:

PRESERVING SANCTITY OF GURU'S PHOTO

As we know, in our dharmacakra halls and jagrtis etc, Guru's photo must be prominently displayed at all times - with due reverence and regard. Best then is to have two photos on display - one lower (around 4 feet off ground), and one higher (around 7 feet off the ground.)

If everyone is sitting in sadhana or Guru Puja then both photos should be displayed. Because everyone is low to the ground and no one will block or disrespect Guru's image.

And if someone is standing or giving a talk, or if akhanda kiirtan is being done, then the lower photo, which is only four feet off the ground, should either be turned around or covered by a small curtain. That way those standing will not block or hover over Guru's photo. At the same time, the higher photo - which is around 7 feet above the ground - will be in full view of all. Those standing will have no chance of blocking that photo. Thus the sanctity of Guru's photo will be maintained and the devotional environment preserved.

THEY ARE COMMITTING SIN

So first such central dadas are committing sin and then sending the PP photo out on their mailing list.

In Him,
Liila Shankar Yadav

REVERENCE FOR GURU

"Trtiiyaḿ gurupújanam. I must have reverence for the guru. What is the guru? Gu means “darkness”, that is, darkness in the psycho-spiritual sphere. And ru means “dispelling agent”. That is, he who dispels darkness from my psychic and spiritual body is the guru. Gu means “darkness”, ru means “dispeller”. “Trtiiyaḿ gurupújanam. That is, you must have respect for the guru." (AV-12, Shiva's Seven Secrets)

Thus every sadhaka must cultivate great reverence for Guru, by His grace. That is the requisite quality of every disciple.

BEST SEAT IS ALWAYS RESERVED FOR THE MOST RESPECTED

So these Dadas have contravened a basic, fundamental rule that even ordinary citizens follow. At any gathering, the best seat is always reserved for the most respected person. At conventions, the president gets the best seat; at forums, the invited speaker gets the best seat; at weddings, a special place is reserved for the bride and groom. But, this basic ethic the Jamalpur DMS organisers could not follow.

== Next Section ==

LINKS

Here are links to further reading about PP Dada

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/02/higher-sadhana-one-should-know.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/04/we-have-to-save-our-pp-dada-2-more.html

Why Choose A Real Ananda Vanii - Not Fake

Baba

This email contains 5 distinct sections:
1. Posting: Why Choose A Real Ananda Vanii - Not Fake
2. End Quote: Kettle Drum and Kiirtan
3. PS #3004 - यह तुम्हारी कृपा है
4. PS #2107 - Under Your Divine Shelter

5. Links

WHY CHOOSE A REAL ANANDA VANII - NOT FAKE

Namaskar,
With Ananda Purnima just a few days away, we should embrace Baba's original and true Ananda Vaniis as part of our eternal spiritual treatise.

If we keep His divine teaching in the forefront of our minds, this will give us the stamina and strength to move ahead on the path of Supreme fulfillment. This is Baba's blessing upon one and all.

HERE IS THE FAKE ANANDA VANII

Below is the Fake Ananda Vanii that one group is planning to use for the upcoming Ananda Purnima celebration of 2014. But as you will certainly notice this Fakes Vanii leads in the wrong direction.

"When you come in the closest proximity to Parama Purusa you will realize that there is no other treasure more valuable than devotion. When compared to devotion all other treasures become lustreless. Only devotion can finally unify you with the Supreme Entity. Devotion is the be-all and end-all of life. Devotion leads to real progress. Parama Purus is everything in human life. You can only attain fulfilment in life when you realize this fact within the deepest core of your heart." (1)

HERE IS A REAL ANANDA VANII

Here is one of Baba's original and true Ananda Vaniis that is completely suitable for the upcoming occasion of Ananda Purnima.

"The prehistoric human beings remained involved in group and clan clashes. The present humanity is involved in crude wars for dogmas. Then how far have they advanced? Let the marching ahead towards the supreme desideratum, taking all together, be the only mission for today's human race, and let the pauseless fight against any and all opposing forces on the way to fulfilment of this mission be the sole fight befitting a human being. Let this very struggle be reckoned as the Supreme Expression." (Ananda Vanii #50)

COMPARING THE FAKE VANII WITH THE REAL VANII

1a. The Fake Ananda Vanii (see green colour above) completely overlooks the present-day organisational problems of groupism, selfishness, courtroom battles, and dogma.

1b. Baba's original Ananda Vanii (see purple colour above) takes an active stance that wholly addresses the current problems by guiding people to give up all narrow and petty interests and embrace the entire humanity as one.

2a. The Fake Ananda Vanii (see green colour above) avoids the problems at hand and steers people in a different direction.

2b. Baba's original Ananda Vanii (see purple colour above) identifies the problem and goads people towards the proper approach.

3a. The Fake Ananda Vanii (see green colour above) talks only about God and ignores about the world.

3b. Baba's original Ananda Vanii (see purple colour above) adheres to a completely dharmic stance that directly and practically examines the very social issues of the day that hound AMPS and the greater society. One must ideate on the Supreme Entity side by side eradicating all dogmas that stifle humanity.

4a. The Fake Ananda Vanii (see green colour above) avoids the problem and fails to offer a solution to issues in this mundane world.

4b. Baba's original Ananda Vanii (see purple colour above) addresses the problems of the present-day Ananda Marga organsiation and gives the perfect solution: The clarion call to fight against injustices and dogmas and form human society in the real sense of the term.

MORE ABOUT WHY CHOOSE YOUR OWN TRUE ANANDA VANII

Certainly in the future, when the dharmic forces will be victorious, the leadership of AMPS will select one of Baba's true and original Ananda Vaniis.

But we have not reached that point yet. Still our organisation is struggling on points of righteousness and leadership. That is why it is important for those in the various units to select one of Baba's True Ananda Vaniis for the occasions of Ananda Purnima and New Year's Day etc.

As noted above, our unit we have taken to choosing one of Baba's true Ananda Va'niis for this blissful occasion of A'nanda Pu'rnima'. Other units are encouraged to select and read an original A'nanda Va'nii given by Baba. On this point, there is complete freedom to choose and select one which you wish from Baba's approved book: Ananda Vanii Samgraha.

This is important because not selecting one of Baba's true Ananda Vaniis means accepting one of the Fake Ananda Vaniis fabricated by those at the helm.

DOGMAS SHOULD BE ROOTED OUT

Just like the dogma of mahaprayan, the dogma of Fake Ananda Vanii should also be eradicated by rationlly-minded Ananda Margiis. Baba is the dharma Guru and it is a mockery for some so-called leaders to invent and drag dogmas into this holy Ananda Marga mission. Hence, the sooner such dogmas can be rooted out the better.

All in all, the days of the Fake Ananda Vanii are numbered. More and more realise that the only real Ananda Vaniis are the ones which Baba Himself has given. That is why some sectorial offices are now selecting an original Ananda Vanii to celebrate Ananda Purnima. After years and years of following the dogma of Fake Ananda Vanii, various regional and sectorial offices have turned over a new leaf and chosen one of Baba's original Vaniis. That is indeed a good and welcome turn of events.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Bharat


REFERENCES
1. Mantra Caetanya in Ánanda Márga Ideology and Way of Life —in a nutshell Part-11.

== 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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Kettle Drum And Kiirtan

How Kiirtan Goads the Mind

Baba says, "It is advisable to play some instrument during kiirtana. A mrdanga [a kind of drum] or some similar instrument should be used , but one should not play any heavysounding instrument like a dhak [a large drum played with sticks], a dol [a loud drum] or a gong. The mind prefers to hear a sweet sound, like that of the mrdanga, than a harsh sound. Some time ago I mentioned that Bhola Mayra said that when the cawing of crows and the beating of drums stop, human ears get some relief. People do not like to hear such harsh, unpleasant sounds. The sound of the mrdanga may not be perfect, but it has one quality: it is very sweet. Thus, whenever a distracted mind hears the sweet music of a mrdanga, it returns to the proper place. A remarkable science lies in kiirtana." (Ananda Vacanamrtam - 8, p. 13-14)

Note: Here are two points regarding Baba's above teaching:

(a) During kiirtan, the mind becomes sentient and does not appreciate rajasik sounds.

(b) During kiirtan, many indriyas may be involved: The mouth, ears, hands, feet, nose, eyes, and tongue. When the indriyas are involved in this way, they help keep the mind focused and bring the mind back when it runs away. Here is the philosophical and practical explanation.

In general, the mind runs towards external physicality via the indriyas, i.e. 10 motor and sensory organs. So when those indriyas are fully directed towards a spiritual endeavour like kiirtan, then the mind is forced to engage in kiirtan via one or another organ.

The mind always wants to run - either by thinking a disparate thought or by stimulus received via the organs. As Baba explains above, when the organs are positively involved in a devotional practice like kiirtan, then if the mind wanders away from the kiirtan those organs will help bring the mind back to a spiritual flow.

For instance, let's say someone doing kiirtan starts thinking about the market and what they will purchase there. Yet when the sweet sound of the mrdangam is received via the sensory organs, i.e. the ears, then that sound will bring the mind back the devotional ideation of the kiirtan.

The mind can think any stray thought at any time but if the indriyas are engaged in a spiritual manner, then that will help bring the mind back. That is the special import of singing and dancing kiirtan, along with the sounds of the mrdangam and other sentient musical instruments.

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== Section 3 ==

यह तुम्हारी कृपा है

 प्रभात संगीत 3004: ताल तमालिर वनेर माझे

इस वर्षा ऋतु में ताल और तमाल के जंगलों में तुम कौन हो जो नये वस्त्रों और नये रूप में आये हो? यह तुम्हारी कृपा है कि तुमने मुझे आपने पास आने दिया। तुमने मुझे मोहित कर लिया है, और मेरे मन के दरवाजों को खोलकर उसे भक्ति से भर दिया है और अपने कार्य में, साधना में और अपनी सेवा में लगा लिया है। 

पृथ्वी बरसात से आप्लावित है और गडdhe तथा छोटे तालाब मिलकर एक हो गये हैं। चारों ओर पानी ही पानी है, ग्रीष्म की धूल जा चुकी है। मेरा स्पंदित मन तुममें, तुम्हारे चिंतन में तुम्हारे ध्यान में और तुम्हारे नन्दन वन की महक से भर गया है।

 आकाश  और पाताल सब एक हो गये हैं और एक ही लय में नाच रहे हैं। आकाश  और पाताल दिव्य हो कर सभी परमपुरुष के लय में नाच रहे हैं । ये सब एक से स्पंदन में दीप्तिमान  हार लिये तुम्हारे दिव्यकृपा कण को चाह रहे हैं। 

ए स्वामी! मेरे ऊपर अहेतुकी कृपा कर दो।

Note: The above Hindi purport of Prabhat Samgiita 3004 by Dr. T.R. Sukulji.

== Section 4 ==

Here below is an entirely different Prabhat Samiiga for English readers.

~ Under Your Divine Shelter ~

"Toma'y ceye toma'y bheve din ye cale ja'y a'ma'r..."  PS 2107

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, O' my dearmost, my days are passing just thinking about You and looking towards You; in this way  my life is passing me by, under Your divine shelter. It is so painful that You do not look towards me - nor do You listen to the feeling of my heart. O' my Lord, in this terrible situation please tell me what can I do to get You. Please grace me.

O' Supreme Entity, by Your grace, at any cost I will surely get You. You are my polestar. Since the beginning - since the origin - of my life I have been Yours; and up to eternity I will be Yours. By Your grace, I will surely get You. Even when I was drowned in cimmerian darkness my heart was filled with Your love. During that hopeless period, by Your grace I was also thinking at I am Yours.

O' Parama Purusa, O' Baba, although the lotus is a just little flower, even then it loves the vast sun. In spite of its meagre-self, the little lotus loves that big entity, the sun. In the same way, I love You with my full heart. And now my heart is burning with the fire of longing for You. Indeed, remaining away from You is unbearable for me. Baba, please grace me and come more close...

== Section 5 ==

Here are links to important recent letters

Ananda Purnima Celebrations

Lechery of Dada Hi.

Ananda Marga Rule: Boys & Girls Raised Separately #2

Baba

This email contains four sections:
1. Posting: Ananda Marga Rule: Boys & Girls Raised Separately #2
2. End Quote: In Ananda Marga Guru Puja is One Lesson

3. P.S. #241: Repentance: "Why Did I Not Keep You In My Heart"
4. Links

ANANDA MARGA RULE:

BOYS AND GIRLS RAISED SEPARATELY

~ Part 2 ~

Note: This is the second letter on this topic. A link to the earlier letter titled - "Didi Attached with 19-Year-Old Boy" - has been appended below.

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.

Namaskar,
One of Baba’s key rules is that boys and girls should grow up separately. Home boys will be raised by male managers or Dadas, and home girls will be cared for my female managers or Didis. Often, children first come in our custody at a tender young age – and in each case they should be placed in a gender-appropriate home.

Unfortunately, some female wts, who go against the moral codes, have greater attraction for the boys; it seems they get some kind of animal satisfaction from raising boys of 4 – 5 yrs of age. Their animal instinct grows more. And that is what we see allegedly happening with Didi D and Shubham (19-years-old). Still Didi D clutches on to him very tightly.

This type of nepotism sets a very bad precedent. Because Didi D is allegedly so engrossed with her attachment for Shubham that she could not care about her main duties of acarya life. In that way so many dharmic works have been overlooked. Due to extreme infatuation with Shubham, Didi has her lost way – she forgot her main role in life.

A similar type of situation happened in the series of reports in the earlier letter where the foster mother had illicit relations with her son etc. This is clear-cut reason why we must not tolerate any slackness in conduct rules (appended below).

Because when a person is infatuated with the opposite sex, then they are completely blind and cannot understand right from wrong. Intoxicated in this way, they cannot distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour.

GIRLS SHOULD BE IN DIDI'S CHILDRENS HOME

BOYS SHOULD BE IN DADA'S CHILDRENS HOME

The case of Didi D allegedly keeping Shubham in her close proximity has triggered a very negative trend in our Marga where many Didis are keeping boys in their company. Yet the clear-cut directive of Guru is that boys will be in a children’s home run by Dadas and girls will be in a children’s home with a Didi. There is not to be any mixing of the sexes in this regard.

KEEPING SHUBHAM IN GIRLS CHILDRENS HOME

RUINS THE SANCTITY AND PUTS GIRLS AT RISK

Just see what a negative effect this mixing of the sexes has. In the very same children’s home where Shubham was staying, one of the teenage girls allegedly ran off with a neighborhood boy. Some naive persons will think, “What does this have to do with Shubham?” But keeping Shubham as a permanent resident of the children’s home, and in the company of all the girls, is a distinct infringement. As he is around all the time he gossips with and touches them.

The 19-year-old Shubham’s presence ruins the whole environment and sanctity of the children’s home. Instead of learning dharmic principles, those young impressionable girls become enticed. And this is exacerbated by Didiji introducing them to pseudo-culture where they watch cheap love movies every evening etc. And obviously the whole reason Shubham is living in the Didi’s children’s home is because Didi herself has become completely attached to him. Yet now look what has happened. This is one incident of many wherever our children’s homes are contravening the code by being co-ed.

By having Shubham in their proximity 24/7, their vrttis of those developing girls get excited. Instead of harnessing their potential towards dharmic ideals, those girls become completely aroused and extroverted with the constant reminder of Shubham, a male figure their midst.

TEENAGE HOME GIRL RAN OFF WITH A NEIGHBORHOOD BOY

In result, one teenage girl from the children’s home allegedly ran off with one neighborhood man who was much older than she was.  It was a big scandal whereby the police were called and brought onto the scene because she was a minor. Before the police could track them down, the girl and that older man got married and he was beating her everyday. She could not bear it so after three months she came back. This is the fault of Ananda Dyotana; because of her, one girl's life was ruined. Now that girl is mostly depressed and sad.

Fortunately, the runaway girl made it back to the children's home before getting picked up by international sex traffickers etc. But the damage was done.

And it all started the moment Didi D brought boys into the girls children’s home. And this type of problem is spreading all around. More Didis are bringing boys – of all ages – into their care. And those boys become fixtures in those homes. They do chores, play with the girls, and develop a close link with Didi.

OVERSEAS MONEY IS FILLING THE BANK ACCOUNTS:

THIS MUST BE STOPPED - OTHERWISE NO HOPE

Through it all, overseas money is allegedly filling the bank accounts of those Didis running these homes for girls. By showing the photos of the kids and pleading for their cause, Didi solicits maximum donations. Naturally, margiis and sympathizers want to help those children so they offer generous contributions. Mostly though, it is the Didi - or the didi's laokik family - that is the beneficiary of those funds, not the children. This has been detailed extensively in prior investigations.

Actually this problem of Didi D keeping Shubham (19 yrs of age) close by her side has been pointed out publicly for at least two years. Many margiis of India have confronted Didiji, but she always gives the same response. She justifies that the overseas margiis support her and give her financial contributions. So she is only accountable to them.

Didi is able to befool those overseas margiis because they do not see exactly what is going on. Just they hear Didiji's tales of woe and difficulty and she shows them pictures of the kids. In turn, the heart-strings of those overseas donors are pulled; Didi appeals to their sense of mercy. And those altruistic overseas margiis fail to realiae that Didi is merely "playing her cards."

Because she herself is collecting huge funds for that children's home - far more than what is needed. So she just diverts all those funds for her own personal use and disposal. Didiji leads a shameful life; yet, with her appeals of mercy and her top global posting she is able to garner big monies from overseas donors. The only way to stop her antics is to cut her bloodline: The moment money stops getting pumped into her pocket from overseas margiis, then Didi can be held in check. Till that time - never. Because she does not want to be separated from her infatuation nor listen to the voice of reason. So the only way to resolve this is through monetary punishment - stop the donations.

If you point out a good, moral person about their mistake, then they will be inclined to fix the problem as best they can. But this Didi is not of that moral fiber. Her character is completely different. She is more like those depraved persons: If you point them out they do not care. They continue on in their wrongdoing until they are absolutely forced to stop via circumstantial pressure.

And that is exactly the case with Didi. And the only thing she will listen to is money. If she is really cut off from her funding, she will feel the pinch and be forced to curtail her nasty habits and dealing. Till that time she feels justified and empowered in her wrongdoing. Such is her horrible state of mind.

So again I will say: All overseas monies must be cut; that is the only way to stop this massive landslide, i.e. Didi's irresponsible and bad dealing that fully contravenes Guru's mandates.

WHY CENTRE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO INTERCEDE

Here the main point of this letter is that introduction of boys into a girls children's home run by Didis contravenes Baba's guideline and disrupts the children's home.

The reason why Centre does not step in and intercede is because many of those Dadas are allegedly already involved in illicit affairs of their own and thus lack the moral strength and courage to take action. So they become passive facilitators of the debacle in those children's homes.

MARGIIS COME FORWARD AND MAKE HUE AND CRY

The only option left is for margiis to come forward and take direct action. Margiis must demand that police interview the children to hear from them directly what is going on. The situation is that dire. In any civilised land, child abuse is a punishable offense and not reporting it is also a crime. The time has come to boldly to step up and examine this unfortunate and tragic situation.

ABOUT THIS ISSUE THERE MUST NOT BE ANY CONFUSION

Here everyone should be clear that Didiji is not a family person. She is a yogic nun of Ananda Marga - a renunciate. By keeping a grown male in her midst she is not following the conduct rules of an avadhutika. So her dealing is highly objectionable. If a family person is living with the opposite sex that is completely normal; for a nun it is completely abnormal. If one cannot follow the rule then they should give up the dress. Didi's conduct and dealing must be that of a yogic nun / avadhutika. That is the point at hand.

"It should be remembered that a woman’s friend is a woman and a man’s friend is a man." (Caryacarya, part 1, Social Relationship between Men and Women)

“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)

SUMMARY

This type of unfortunate incident where our home girls run off with the opposite sex happens when the given codes and rules are not followed. Then the path of degeneration opens up wide. To stop all such incidents, this letter is one small effort.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Kamala

Note 1: WHO IS DIDI D AND SHUBHAM

In the above account, Didi D refers to Didi Ananda Dyotana and Shubham is Shubham the 19 year-man who has been raised by Didi ji. This is completely against the ethics of Ananda Marga.

Prior Didi was very close to and linked with Dada Nigamanandji. Since his death, Didiji has seemingly needed some other male figure for her animal satisfaction. That is why she is keeping Shubham.

Note 2: PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO DIDIJI

Kindly forward this letter to Didi Ananda Dyotana, and if you have her email address please send it to me as well - thank you.

 == 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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In Ananda Marga Guru Puja is One Lesson

"Question: What is pratyáhára?"

"Answer: Pratyáhára is derived: prati – á – hr + ghaiṋ. The word áhára literally means “assimilating” or “taking something within”. As a yogic practice, pratyáhára means “withdrawal of the mind from external objectivity and goading the withdrawn mind toward Parama Puruśa”. (Yoga Psychology, Questions and Answers on Meditation)

"You must bring about a revolutionary change in the flow of your judgment and thought, and see how, after overcoming your fascination with external colour, your mind becomes tinged with the His glorious colour. In Ananda Marga Sadhana, the method of withdrawing the mind from degrading tendencies, and absorbing oneself in the colour of the Great, is called Pratyáhára Yoga (the yoga of withdrawal) or Varńárghyadána (the offering of colours). All people have a particular attraction for one or another object or activity and as soon as they become attracted to an object, then their minds become coloured with the colour of that object. You can withdraw your mind from the colour of that object and dye yourself in His colour by offering Him the captivating colour of the object that has attracted you: this is the real Pratyáhára Yoga. The word Pratyáhára means “to withdraw” – to withdraw the mind from its object." (Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Vibration, Form and Colour)

Note: In Astaunga Yoga,  there are 8 limbs - one of which is pratyahara. We practice that as Guru puja as part of our regular sadhana routine. Guru puja is very important. After sadhana, one should always do Guru puja, and Guru puja can also be done on its own. After all, it is a lesson. By this way, one's attachment for mundane things slowly fades away. It is a perfect science. If, after practicing Guru puja, one is unable to get rid of their worldly attachments and / or a particular mental weakness, then best is to consult an acarya. In Senior Acarya Diary, Baba has given a detailed science and method for practicing Guru puja. One should learn how to do this from any acarya, one on one.

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 == Section #3 ==

~ Repentance: "Why Did I Not Keep You In My Heart" ~

PS Intro: The relationship between the bhakta and Parama Purusa is eternal - it has been going on since the very dawn of creation. However, the devotee was not always aware of this truth. Ages and ages passed when the sadhaka did not realise his unique and intimate connection with Parama Purusa. So when any sadhaka does get initiated and starts doing strong sadhana and becomes linked with Parama Purusa and feels His divine love and becomes drenched in His bliss, then that sadhaka feels repentant for not developing his relationship with Parama Purusa sooner. This song expresses this very notion of repentance and wishful thinking. Because in this song the sadhaka is expressing the following directly to Parama Purusa:

'In the past I was not aware about my relation with You. So now, when I have been blessed to come in Your contact and feel in my heart that You are my nearest and dearest One, then I feel sad that why did I not call You before, in the past - long, long back. Because even when I was a non-margii then that very time also You were with me. But I never look towards You those days and I never called You back then. Why did I not do so. Why did I not recognise You back then, it would have been so blissful to have had Your proximity all these years, but instead so much time passed in vain.'

So this song expresses the feeling of repentance of each and every devotee who has become linked with Parama Purusa as they reflect back on their life before becoming a margii. They wonder, 'Why did I remain oblivious of You - it would have been blissful if I had deep intimacy with You sooner'.


Prabhat Samgiita #241:

First Stanza:

Tumi a'ma'r kata a'pan a'ge bujhi ni
Chile a'ma'r ka'che ka'che keno d́a'kini


Second Stanza:

Chile a'ma'r sakal ka'je, Chande ga'ne surero ma'jhe
Se viin'a'r ta'r a'jo baje ta'khan shunini

Refrain: Tumi a'ma'r kata a'pan a'ge bujhi ni


Third Stanza:

Ogo a'ma'r cala'r pathe gabhira a'ndha're
Jege chilo sei smritit́i mane ba're ba're
Abhima'ne gele sare a'ma'y phele anek du're
Keno takhan pa'ye dhare hiya'y ra'khini
Sakal dvidha' sariye diye dhya'ne dhari ni

Refrain: Tumi a'ma'r kata a'pan a'ge bujhi ni

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, You are very close to me; You are my Dearest One. Before, in the past, I was oblivious to this sacred truth: That You are my eternal Companion. All along, You were side by side with me - near me always and with me wherever I was, in all endeavours. But it was so unfortunate that I remained unaware of Your divine presence. I never thought that You were with me. O' my Dearmost, why did I not call You and have Your intimate closeness.

Baba, since time immemorial You have been with me in all my works - small or big, meaningful and meaningless. But unfortunately that time I did not look towards You. Baba, You were with me in my song, rhythm, and tune. There was never any occasion when You were not there right by my side. And the string of that viina was vibrating then and resonates even today. And now I can hear it. But it is so sad and painful how that time in the past I remained oblivious of You. I did not pay heed to the call of Your viina. I did not hear it. O' my Dearmost, why did I not hear. Alas, it would have been so blissful if I had known You.

O’ Divine Entity, You were with me on this journey of life, even when I was submerged in the deep cimmerian darkness. Even then You were with me. And now that very memory remains awake in my mind always – that You were with me. It comes again and again in my mind that You are my close and You are with me. But alas, all that time in the past I remained oblivious of You and I did not call You. And I remained distant; devotionally I could not come close, although You were with me. It is so sad. Only now I know You are there and I can call and talk to You. Today I understand this truth; but in the past I did know You were there. O’ Supreme One, why did my spiritual life not start at the very outset. I feel so repentant that I did not call You in those early days. Because I was not calling You, You felt hurt so You went away, leaving me alone in isolation in an unknown place and distant land. That time, why did I not keep You in my heart and hold Your feet. Why did I not wipe away all my dilemmas about You and hold You in dhyana and make You mine. Why did I not do this. It is so sad that time passed and You remained distant. And now today we are close and I feel so repent how my life would have been so blissful having Your proximity earlier. This pain I carry in my heart, O' my Dearmost...

Note: A link to this purport in Hindi has been appended below.

 == Section #4 ==

LINKS

Earlier letter on this topic of Didi and Shubham

Read Hindi Purport of PS #241

Not H. But Cowards + 3 More

Baba

This email contains 4 distinct sections:
1. Posting: Not Heroes But Cowards
2. End Quote: Example: People Blindly Follow Even Unintelligent Leaders

3. P.S. #770 - Relying Only On You My Life Floats Along
4. Links: Unity Letter

 

NOT HEROES BUT COWARDS

Namaskar,
All want to see our Ananda Marga thrive and this letter has been written in the spirit having everyone move together in the same flow. It is a welcoming letter that also takes note of certain harmful trends.

SOME WORKING OUTSIDE THE PARAMETERS OF AMPS

These days you may have seen how a few have taken to running their own Master Unit’s, service projects, jagrtis, splinter groups etc – thereby keeping themselves separate & outside the parameters of the organisation (AMPS).

Or some have engrossed themselves in other projects and kept themselves as one island – away from the main flow of Ananda Marga. This is one trend.

Regardless of their intentions, it is our duty to understand whether this is in harmony with creating a united AMPS, or if this undermines that process. With a balanced and calm mind and an acute sense of viveka we should examine this issue.

At present, knowingly or unknowingly, many people are waiting on the guidelines of Mahasambhuti in order to sprout into action. The general society is depending upon Ananda Marga ideals. So if one is just wallowing in mid-air and being a fence-sitter or escaping entirely, then they are failing to live up to their social responsibility. They are going against Guru’s teaching. Baba wants us to take a firm stand against division and apathy and unite all under one roof.

So this type of running away is cowardice psychology and cannot be supported under any conditions.

BABA’S DIVINE ARRIVAL

As we all know Baba’s holy advent is for the development of one human society. From the very get-go this has been His chief aim: To create a unified humanity.

So if some create their own separate projects or own way of doing and living, then how can they say they are following Baba. Following Baba means following His teachings. Doing in service to Guru means following Guru’s guidelines.

First and foremost, Baba’s teaching is that above all else we should live unitedly.

Baba refers to “unshakeable unity” as being our premier asset. (1)

This following analogy helps put this in perspective.

If one’s own house is on fire they will not merely watch or run away; they will take all kinds of efforts to put out the fire. Only those who do not care about that house and do not think of it as their own will turn their back and let it burn. Same is the case with the critical situation going on in AMPS. Those who care will not merely watch or run away; they will take purposeful efforts to bring AMPS back onto the right track. Only those who do not care about AMPS will leave and allow the organization to fall deeper into disarray. Such persons are just cowardly pseudo-margiis. Those who stay and put out the fire - i.e. solve the issues and establish unity - are the real dharmikas.

 

UNDER THE BANNER OF A GREAT IDEOLOGY AND UNIFIED HUMANITY

Society – i.e. living unitedly in an organised fashion – is indispensable for the public welfare – without it the potentialities, capabilities, talents, and inherent strengths of human beings cannot be explored and utilized.

In this ultra-modern era, life has become so complex that people must work unitedly. This is the need of the day. By that way with only a little effort more yield will come. And in His famous discourse Baba guides us that ‘this is not the age of small countries and big animals’. Those days are long gone; the world is changing. Now one must organise and work unitedly in a single flow under the banner of a great ideology and unified humanity. These are all Baba’s main guidelines.

MORE THAN 1,000,000 DOGMATIC ASHRAMS

Hence Baba condemns this idea of isolating oneself and creating one’s own independent ashram. India is now full of more than 1,000,000 ashrams but this has no positive effect on the collective development and overcoming the social dogmas of the day.

That is why Baba wants us to create one stir whereby all sannyasis and family persons move together and construct one indivisible human society.

Indeed Baba has built this AMPS organisation explicitly for this dharmic purpose. Towards that aim He has brought together people from all the various countries and all the various races – from each and every corner. He has graciously laid down all the requisite principles for creating a unified humanity – and that unity starts in AMPS.

Yet now a few are breaking away and separating themselves in order to pursue their own project(s). Does this not undermine Baba’s foundational teaching. This separatist strategy is neither good for the short-term nor for the long-term. Most alarmingly, it is diametrically opposite to Baba’s mandate.

Baba tells us to remain united in all circumstances, yet at the first sign of trouble, some are breaking away to start their own separate something. No true Ananda Margii can support such a misguided manner.

PEOPLE OF COWARDICE MENTALITY

Unfortunately, some innocent and naive people are getting misled to believe that those breaking away to start their own thing are great. But if really such separatists were so concerned about dharma then what about Baba’s teaching to form one united front as a step towards forming one human society. Indeed all Baba’s teachings and actions move in that direction. The approach taken by such separatists is their cowardice mentality.

ISOLATING ONESELF IS NOT GOOD

If one does not believe in groupism then one should oppose it. Remaining neutral or ignoring the problem entirely like Shankaracarya is not the proper approach. Nor is it helpful to create a parallel project or structure as that undermines unity. Forever forward into the future there will be clash.

Where there is injustice we – all brothers and sisters of the Marga – should stand firm and fight for the great cause. Disappearing into one far away garden does not serve the purpose. It does not take any strength or energy to be a goody-goody, coward. And isolating oneself in that way is not good.

Baba says, “The characteristic of good people is to fight against injustice, to firmly adhere to truth and righteousness, to protect the helpless and fight against all evil persons. Those who are merely simple and are of a meek and goody-goody nature are not good people. ” (2)

MUST NOT BE LULLED INTO THINKING THEY ARE “GREAT”

The main point being that if our very own AMPS organisation is not in proper shape then one should do and die to fix it. Indeed this AMPS is the very vehicle which Baba Himself has handed down to us for spreading the word of dharma. So at any cost one should not become the negative tool of its disintegration by breaking away.

But a few have adopted an escapist mentality whereby they flee during difficult times. Thus revealing their true colour. And other naive people have been lulled into thinking that such separatists are great.

EVERY ANANDA MARGII TO REMAIN UNITED

Baba’s eternal, dharmic guidelines are sure to take shape in our AMPS. Running off to the edges of the earth will not do. With His great blessing we are moving toward that grand stance of collective movement and unity.

Baba says, “Always remain united and organised. Solve all problems big and small in a united way. Advise every Ananda Margii to remain united at all times.” (3)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The unity of A’nanda Ma’rgiis should not be allowed to be jeopardised for any reason." (4)

Baba says, “Unity should be maintained even at the risk of your life.” (5)

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The marching together of all in unison is termed as the society...” (6)

Namaskar
In Him,
Gautam


REFERENCES
1. Ref: CC-1, Treasures of Ananda Marga
2. AFPS-5, pg 28
3. Point #31 of ’32 Rules for Avadhu’tas’
4. Carayacarya - 2, Society, point #13
5. CC, part II, ‘Society’ chapter, point #13
6. Ananda Vanii #24

== Section 2 ==

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Example: People Blindly Follow Even Unintelligent Leaders

"The behaviour of the respected and elder persons in society is an example and ideal for others; it is followed and imitated by the succeeding generations as well. Today there is catastrophe and misery in human society and there is one reason: the defective leadership of society. People blindly follow even unintelligent leaders. The leaders hypnotize and attract thousands with their tall talks, gestures and other dramatics. Understand that the poverty and misery of any people in any country are the sins of the leaders. True leaders should always be vigilant and think how to work best for human society: they must be ever cautious that under their guidance the people are not led to darkness, death and immorality." (AV-31, The Conduct of an Ácárya)

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== Section 3 ==

 

Prabhat Samgiita #770 - Relying Only On You My Life Floats Along


“Toma'r bharosa'y tarii mor bhese ja'i...” (PS #770) For Free Audio File Please Write Us


Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, in depending and relying only on You, my boat sails onwards. My life proceeds on – easily overcoming all obstacles and difficulties, by Your grace. My days pass in chanting kiirtan, singing bhajans, doing sadhana and dhyana, and calling Your divine name. I remember You constantly. O' Prabhu, Your sweet memory fills my mental plate all the 24hrs.

O' Supreme One, You are the Polestar in the deep, dark night. You are the Goal of life. You never let anyone lose their direction. O' my Lord You are so gracious, You always ensure I remain on the proper path. In rains, typhoons, storms, and cyclones, in the very bad days of life, I look only towards You. O' Divine One, You are my shining light. When anxiety and distress arise, You graciously save me from all the pitfalls and dangers. O' my Lord, You always rescue me.

O' Parama Purusa, with Your infinite strength, I am able to cross the rugged mountains and towering, high peaks. The impassable becomes passable. By Your grace, I lay claim to victory - nothing can block my forward progress. It is exclusively Your divine grace. O' my Lord, holding You in my heart, surrendering everything at Your alter in sastaunga pranama, I am never afraid to speak the truth. By Your grace, in my words and deeds, I always raise the flag of dharma and fight against all dogmas.

O' Divine Entity, O' Baba, You are with me always. In my bad days and good days – through adversity, crisis, success, and prosperity – You surround & watch over all. By Your grace, each and every moment, I feel Your divine presence. You never leave me. You are always there to protect and guide me.

O' Baba, because of You, my life floats along. You are always there to save me. Baba, You are my everything...

== Section 4 ==

Links

Here is another letter related with this important topic of unity.

About Unity: Time is Running Out

Mahaprayan (Death) of Shrii Akhouri H.P. + More

Baba

This letter contains 2 distinct sections:
1. Re: Mahaprayan (Death) of Shrii Mangal Bihari ji
2. Mahaprayan (Death) of Ac Akhouri Himachal Prasad


Subject: Re: Mahaprayan (Death) of Shrii Mangal Bihari ji
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 13:31:42 -0400
From: lorrainedut....cast.net
To: Ananda Marga News Bulletin

Re: Mahaprayan (Death) of Shrii Mangal Bihari ji

Namaskar,
I knew Mangal Biharijii. From mr R Prasad. In the 60's and 70's AM flourished in India and many people from abroad came to meet our Beloved Guru and both these devotees greeted us that came so far to see this Master.  Many of us would never have gotten into the country or known where to stay if these two had not ushered us into India and Ranchi and New Delhi.  The stories they told and the love they had for Baba was great

Very sad news but with great hope we will all meet again under His (Shrii Shrii Ananda Murtijii) guidance in a much more Spiritually advanced society

By His Grace only.
Sadhana

== Next Section ==

Date: Wed 09 Apr 2014 19:22:39
From: Shankar Bhandari
Subject: Mahaprayan (Death) of Ac Akhouri Himachal Prasad
To: AnandaMargaNewsBulletin

Mahaprayan (Death) of Ac. Akhouri Himachal Prasad

Dear brothers and sisters,

Namaskar.

Namaskar,
It is with much sorrow that I share with you news of the mahaprayan* (death) of Ac. Akhouri Himachal Prasad. At the time of his mahaprayan he was 90 years of age and had long served and dedicated in Ananda Marga.

Originally from Bhojpur, he held many posts in police dept. As an Ananda Margii, he made substantial contributions for advancing the mission. All who knew him understood him as a man of integrity and selflessness who was ever-ready to serve and sacrifice for the great cause.

May we all take solace in the fact that Ac. Akhouri Himachal Prasad was a devotee of the Lord. Certainly he 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.

Mahaprayan (Death) of Shrii Mangal Bihari ji

~Baba~

MAHAPRAYAN (DEATH) OF SHRII MANGAL BIHARI JI

Namaskar,
It is with much sorrow that I share with you news of the mahaprayan* (death) of Shrii Mangal Bihariji which occurred at 0600hrs IST. At the time of his mahaprayan he was 90 years of age and had long served and dedicated in Ananda Marga.

All are aware of Shrii Mangal Bihariji’s history in Ananda Marga dating back to 1962 when he was initiated by Acarya Lalanji. And indeed in those early years Mangal Bijhariji was quite active.

In 1971, when clash first started, then Mangal Bihariji secured his own personal situation and kept Ananda Marga at bay. So even before Guru went to jail, then during those early jail years, throughout the entire era of martial law (i.e. Emergency), and even for a few years thereafter into the 1980's, Shrii M. Bihariji kept himself at arm's length from Ananda Marga. He did not even  contribute funds for Baba's court case. Indeed, it was only in 1982, when the situation was completely relaxed, that slowly M. Bihariji began to join back wherein he took a safe position. It was a gradual process.

Overall, he was a good man and I cannot fault him because Parama Purusa does not make everybody brave. There are some who cannot stand in the face of adversity and difficulty. So I cannot attach any blame to Shrii M. Bihariji.

When he did rejoin in 1982, he rekindled his old friendships and ultimately remained close with Tiljala right up to the very end. Shrii Mangal Bihariji was a strong believer in the myth that Baba died. Because of his comfort with the so-called mahaprayan programme he liked going to the holy tomb etc.

Shrii Mangal Bihariji is survived by his many relations of a very large extended family, many of whom are Ananda Margiis.

May we all take solace in the fact that Shrii Mangal Bihariji was a devotee of the Lord. Certainly he will attain mukti or moksa, accordingly. Baba will lovingly bestow His grace.

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


Note: Shrii Mangal Bihari ji's cremation was done at noon time today. His Shraddha will be done on Tuesday in Jain Mandiir, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur. He wrote a book in Hindi named "Tumha'ra' Ka'ma ho gaya'."

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.