Mahaprayan: Not For Sadguru + Unless Food Is Chewed..

Baba

This email contains four sections:
1. PS #4484: I Was Counting The Days For Your Arrival
2. Posting: Not For Sadguru
3. End Quote: Unless Food Is Chewed Well...
4. Links

Mahaprayan: NOT FOR SADGURU

Namaskar,
Here below is a public announcement about the mahaprayan of a regular human being.

As we know, the concept of "mahaprayan"Mahaprayana means death - i.e. the death of an ordinary human being. And that is exactly what is displayed in the below scene. They are holding and stabilizing the corpse's head etc.

Such mahaprayan programs are held everywhere; this is the accepted occasion for one's death throughout India and other regions.

All should know that these mahaprayan Mahaprayana functions are not something special or unique - it is a death ceremony. So it is not a lofty tradition - just it is a dogma, as often they observe the death year after year etc. Also, please know that the below person was not an Ananda Margii.

The concept of mahaprayan is used to denote the death of a human being who has departed  this world. The mahaprayan of every human being is observed. That is why the mahaprayan ceremony is not for Taraka Brahma because He did not depart - He is the eternal Parama Purusa. So the mahaprayan concept is for ordinary deceased humans, i.e. those who lost their mortal life.

The term mahaprayan is directly used in the photo. If you type this in as a Google search then you will see it there printed as well.

The mahapryan word is written twice in Hindi on this image.

Some think that we should live happily and not care about all these things. That is the wrong approach and defeats the purpose of creating the organisation. All kinds of societal dogmas were in vogue and Baba created Ananda Marga to eradicate those dogmas. Naturally then we must not allow such dogmas in our very own organisation, AMPS. If we ignore those dogmas it defeats the purpose of the formation of Ananda Marga.

THEY NEVER LIKE TO ADMIT

Unfortunately when this point is raised then those in Tiljala never accept that mahaprayan is merely a death ceremony. Yet all know that mahaprayan is a death ceremony and that is what their annual fake mahaprayan Mahaprayana (MPD) in Tiljala is also - an annual death ceremony. And this annual death ceremony is anti Ananda Marga.

In Him,
Shailendra Mukherjee

== 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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Unless Food Is Chewed Well,
The Liver Can Never Function Properly

"In order to digest starches and carbohydrates, the saliva of the mouth must help at the preliminary stage. Chewing food brings an adequate quantity of saliva into the mouth. No sooner does the food mixed with saliva enter the stomach than the liver and the pancreas are enabled to start secreting their bile and digestive fluids. So unless food is chewed well, the liver can never function properly." (Yogic Treatments, p.1)

Note: In the fast-paced life of this 21st century, people no longer give themselves proper time to attend to their basic life duties, such as eating food. Instead people just rush off from one appointment to another and "grab a bite to eat" along the way. In their hectic pace, instead of chewing their food properly they just take a bite or two and swallow it. Or they nearly inhale their meal, without chewing it at all. As Baba warns us, this way of "eating" is terribly hazardous to the health and invites many diseases.

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== Section 3 ==

~ I Was Counting The Days For Your Arrival ~

"Pal gune kato din cale geche, madhuma'se madhul cha'ya'y, ele tumi...barasa'y...  (P.S. 4484)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, in longing for You, I was counting the days for Your arrival. My days passed in the spring season - sitting in the shade of the flowery Indian olive tree which was filled with nectar; but You did not come that time. Now though You have come in the pouring rain. When my life was filled with spring and joy then You did not come to rejoice, but now You have come to relieve me of my suffering. I have prepared the garland with sweet fragrant flowers - like the bela’, bakula, and yuthika - and full a basket of flowers has also been kept for You. Now though You have come in the pouring rain.

O' my Lord, so many days have passed and so many intoxicating nights, with that sweet breeze, passed in longing and crying - but that time You did not come. How many days have come and gone with the smile of tender new leaves. Time passed in looking towards the path of Your arrival in my flower garden, with various kinds of decorations. But You did not come in the spring time. Now though You have come in the pouring rain.

The crimson dawn, which was so beautiful in the morning, was lost in the hot sun of the mid-day. But with the sound of thunder in the evening sky You appeared, making me forget that pain. Now You have come secretly in a surprising way; and now You are next to me. All my suffering and pain was removed in a flash by having You in this intimate manner.  

Baba in my good days at the time of spring season - when flowers were blossoming - that time You did not come; but now You have come during this pouring rain. Baba You are ever-gracious...

== Section 4 ==

Links

http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-make-sadhaka-easy.html

http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-parents-harm-their-child.html

Mahaprayan Divas of a Woman, Haridwar

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. Posting: Mahaprayan Divas of a Woman
2. PS #4335: हे परमपुरुष बाबा! तुम मेरे हृदय के तारे हो
3. Links

MAHAPRAYANA DIVAS OF A WOMAN, Haridwar

Namaskar,
Here below is the 8th annual mahaprayan Mahaprayana divas (death day anniversary) of one woman. The concept of "mahaprayan" signifies the death of a human being; it is a common phenomenon across the Indian subcontinent.

Indeed, the program of mahaprayan is everywhere; it is widely observed for the death of a regular citizen. It is not something special or unique or divine. It is not something godly and not for Taraka Brahma.

At this gathering there is a big yellow banner announcing the program.

-> The top line of the yellow banner in red lettering states:

   A’t’aviin punya-tithi meaning 8th anniversary of her September death

-> The third line of the yellow banner in red lettering states:

   Mahaprayan divas = death day

So this is the occasion or gathering of the 8th annual death day observance of this woman.

The friends, family, well-wishers, and relatives of the deceased are sitting just below the banner.

Remember the program of mahaprayan is used to insinuate the death of a woman who has made his departure from this world. That is why such a gathering is not done for Taraka Brahma because He did not depart - He is the eternal Parama Purusa. So the mahaprayan Mahaprayana is for ordinary humans, i.e. mortals.

Some think that we should live happily and not care about all these things. That is the wrong approach and defeats the purpose of creating the organisation. All kinds of societal dogmas were in vogue and Baba created Ananda Marga to eradicate those dogmas. Naturally then we must not allow such dogmas in our very own organisation, AMPS. If we ignore those dogmas it defeats the purpose of the formation of Ananda Marga. The use of the mahaprayan program for Taraka Braham Parama Purusa is a dogma. There no MPD for Lord Shiva nor Lord Krsna. So this mahapryan dogma is polluting Ananda Marga.

In the service of Parama Purusa,
Gopal Tiwari

== Section 2 ==

हे परमपुरुष बाबा! तुम मेरे हृदय के तारे हो

प्रभात संगीत 4335 जमीं आसमा तुम्हारा, तुम्हारा जहाॅं सारा...

भावार्थ

हे परमपुरुष बाबा! यह धरती और यह विशाल आकाश  तुम्हारा है। यही नहीं पूरा ब्रह्माॅंड तुम्हारी सम्पदा है। तुम सब कुछ के एकमेव स्वामी हो, तुम मेरे सर्वाधिक प्रिय हो। मैं तुम्हारा हूूं तुम मेरे हो, मैं तुम्हारे  निर्देशानुसार आगे जाना जाहता हॅूं। तुम मेरे सब कुछ हो ।

हे परम सत्ता ! तुम सभी ऊर्जाओं के श्रेात हो, जो कुछ भी सूर्य की ऊर्जा है वह तुम से ही आती है, जो कुछ भी सुगंध फूलों के बगीचे से आती है वह तुम्हारी ही है । तुम वह दिव्य सत्ता हो जो मेरे हृदय में रहती है, तुम मेरे हृदय के तारे हो।

तुम मेरे सुख और दुख दोनों में  समान रूप से हमेशा  रहते हो। तुम मेरी इकाई चेतना के आकाश  में रहते हो, तुम्हारी चाह में मेरी आॅंखें आसू बहाती हैं। बाबा! तुम सबकुछ के नियंत्रक हो, पूरा दृश्य और अदृश्य  ब्रह्माॅंड तुम्हारा है, तुम मेरे हो और मैं तुम्हारा।

- Dr. T. R. Sukul


Following is the phonetic spelling in Roman Script of the above purport:


Hē paramapuruṣa bābā! Tuma mērē hr̥daya kē tārē hō


prabhāta saṅgīta 4335 jamīṁ āsamā tumhārā, tumhārā jahāĕṁ sārā...

Bhāvārtha

hē paramapuruṣa bābā! Yaha dharatī aura yaha viśāla ākāśa tumhārā hai. Yahī nahīṁ pūrā brahmāĕṇḍa tumhārī sampadā hai. Tuma saba kucha kē ēkamēva svāmī hō, tuma mērē sarvādhika priya hō. Maiṁ tumhārā hūūṁ tuma mērē hō, maiṁ tumhārē nirdēśānusāra āgē jānā jāhatā hĕūṁ. Tuma mērē saba kucha hō.

Hē parama sattā! Tuma sabhī ūrjā'ōṁ kē śrēāta hō, jō kucha bhī sūrya kī ūrjā hai vaha tuma sē hī ātī hai, jō kucha bhī sugandha phūlōṁ kē bagīcē sē ātī hai vaha tumhārī hī hai. Tuma vaha divya sattā hō jō mērē hr̥daya mēṁ rahatī hai, tuma mērē hr̥daya kē tārē hō.

Tuma mērē sukha aura dukha dōnōṁ mēṁ samāna rūpa sē hamēśā rahatē hō. Tuma mērī ikā'ī cētanā kē ākāśa mēṁ rahatē hō, tumhārī cāha mēṁ mērī ā̔ĕṅkhēṁ āsū bahātī haiṁ. Bābā! Tuma sabakucha kē niyantraka hō, pūrā dr̥śya aura adr̥śya brahmāĕṇḍa tumhārā hai, tuma mērē hō aura maiṁ tumhārā.

- Dr. T. R. Sukul

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/why-factional-unity-is-dangerous-2.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/margii-rights-are-snatched-away-5.html

Living Entity-Dead + Wt C. Rule: Why Vow of Silenc

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. Posting: Living Entity Declared Dead
2. End Quote: WT Conduct Rule: Why Vow of Silence
3. Links

LIVING ENTITY DECLARED DEAD

Namaskar,
In a few discourses, Baba reveals how one hunter dipped his arrow in poison and took aim to shoot a deer, only to realise that he actually shot Lord Krsna. Baba tells about this incident in detail yet even then He gives no mention of the day, date, time and place. That shows us that He does not wish to highlight those aspects. This must not be done with Taraka Brahma. We must be very strict and never pay heed to the day, date, time and place of leaving the physical body. Because Taraka Brahma is ever-present.

HOW PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE TO LEAVE THEIR DOGMA

Some group leaders have worked hard to drag their chosen dogma in through the front door of our Marga. This has been their life's endeavour since 1990.

In turn, we should be extremely careful because once a dogma arrives, it is not easy to kick out. Some key examples of this are the Shivaliunga or phallic worship, circumcision, yajina etc. People know these things are bad, but even then they do not give them up. 

In those prehistoric times, when people were less developed, they brought much attention on phallic worship as they followed the principle: Strength in numbers. They thought therein lied their welfare and victory.

As people progressed, they realised that they should meditate on God and not indulge in any type of ritualistic phallic worship.

But by that point it as too late. Already the temples had been completely overrun with Shivaliunga and phallic worship. And still today this type of worship and presentation is prevalent.

Here the point is that once a dogma enters the house it is not easy to get rid of it. So the MPD dogma must be removed.

DELIBERATE SINNERS AND INTENTIONALLY ACCEPT DOGMAS AS TRUTH

Indeed, in view of the pilgrimages of Haj and Mecca etc, such geo-oriented group leaders wanted some ritualistic event wherein they could dance and brag about their place. Hence they continue to host their annual dogmatic program at their HQ. In this way they derive selfish pleasure.

It is a dogma, but this is what makes them happy in life.

Baba says, "This dogma in its turn is entirely based on a'tma-sukha tattva. Human beings yield to this dogma with the sole intention of attaining selfish pleasures; even educated people knowingly submit to dogma. They know that they are surrendering their intellect to dogma, and that the outcome will be undesirable; they know and understand everything – why, even then, do they knowingly submit to it? They are all deliberate sinners and intentionally accept dogmas as truth. They observe that these dogmas are based on a'tma-sukha tattva; but they think, “I don’t care whether it does good or harm to others, because at least I have got some pleasure out of it!” Being motivated by this idea, they enslave themselves to dogmas." (NH-LOI, Disc: 6)

THOSE NOT SUFFERING FROM GEO-SENTIMENT CAN UNDERSTAND

Indeed all those margiis and wts not attached to any form of geo-sentiment will realise the completeness of Baba's teachings and that only a few who wish to dogmatically highlight their own land as a pilgrimage etc. For them it is also a money-making venture.

Their dogma is just based on selfish gratification or a'tma sukha tattva, and not anything dharmic. All rational margiis can easily understand the point.

As His disciples, we should pay heed to Baba's example and represent His ideals by our own conduct.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Pradiip Basu

== 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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WT Conduct Rule:

Why Vow of Silence

Baba says, "You will cultivate the practice of maonbrat (vow of silence) at least half an hour every day during working hours." (Fourteen Points: Point #9)

Note: In the above conduct rule Baba is giving the solution of one common problem. Because many suffer from the mental disease of gossiping needlessly. It can happen to anyone but certain Wts are more indulged because they talk all day long. Even if a kiirtan program is going on then still they are sitting and talking non-stop. So this is the bad habit of some Wts.

To stop this Baba has given the aforementioned conduct rule. So if anyone is not following Baba's above guideline then they should be encouraged (or pressurized) to practice it. And by that way they will gain control over their negative habit of talking uselessly. Indeed by that way one can make the extroverted mind introverted.           

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== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/09/baba-story-how-to-surrender.html

http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/08/action-samskara-fate-3-more.html

Narcissistic Wts

Baba

This email contains three sections:
1. Posting: Narcissistic Wts
2. End Quote: Why Religion Is Bad
3. Links

NARCISSISTIC WTS

Warning: Those who do not have reverence should not read this letter. The basic quality for understanding this mail is deep reverence for Guru.

Namaskar,
I have great regard and admiration for Dada Sarvatmanandji - he has done a tremendous job on many levels; but look what has happened here.

“You shall protect, in all respects and at all costs, the dignity of your treasures and the sanctity of your flag, of your emblem, and of the pratikrti [photo] of Márga Guru.” (1)

"Trtiiyam' 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”. “Trtiiyam' gurupújanam. That is, you must have respect for the guru." (2)

SEE THE DEED OF AC. SARVATMANANDJI

Now look what Ac Sarvatmananda Avt is doing - he is standing directly in front of Guru's photo - blocking it entirely. This is not the proper way for any devotee to behave. With their common sense, no devotee or sadhaka can think of sitting with their back to Guru - blocking Him entirely.

Yet here, at a recent DMS in Bangalore, we see Dada Sarvatmanandji standing directly in front of Guru's image. Dadaji's back is 100% towards Baba. That also means that all those margiis in attendance are unable to see Sadguru Baba because Dadaji is blocking their view and covering up Baba from head to toe. This is a most disgraceful occurence.

Not only that, Dada Sarvatmanandaji has 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 Dadaji could not follow, as he stood directly in front of Sadguru Baba.

MUST BE MADE TO APPRECIATE HIS MAJESTY

"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." (3)

TOO MUCH SELF IMPORTANCE IS DISEASE

All in all it is a sad and unfortunate showing by Dada Sarvatmanandji. Because his mind is not in a devotional way, he cannot think that what he is doing is sinful. Indeed, this happens when one places too much importance on their own unit self. They feel they should be glorified - and given greater value. This is one of the class signs and symptoms of narcissism. Please see the list below, further down in this mail.

However, when one's mind is in a more devotional space, then they can easily understand. This below story works in that direction.

When they themselves are not following the fundamental tenets of dharma then what are they going to teach others. They will just waste their time in infighting, unfortunately.

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.

NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER
(Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic)

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration. Those with narcissistic personality disorder believe that they're superior to others and have little regard for other people's feelings.

Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Personality disorders are conditions in which people have traits that cause them to feel and behave in socially distressing ways.

Narcissistic personality disorder treatment is centered around psychotherapy.

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, which is in the same category as antisocial and borderline personality disorders.

Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms may include:

    Believing that you're better than others
    Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness
    Exaggerating your achievements or talents
    Expecting constant praise and admiration
    Believing that you're special and acting accordingly
    Failing to recognize other people's emotions and feelings
    Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans
    Taking advantage of others
    Expressing disdain for those you feel are inferior
    Being jealous of others
    Appearing as tough-minded or unemotional

When you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may have a sense of entitlement. And when you don't receive the special treatment to which you feel entitled, you may become very impatient or angry. You may insist on having "the best" of everything — the best car, athletic club, medical care or social circles, for instance.

Believing that you're special and acting accordingly.

PROOF OF SARVATMANANDJI’S NARCISSISM

So Dada Sarvatmanandji’s way of standing directly in front of Guru's image is proof of his narcissistic personality disorder. In Ananda Marga Guru is the most revered Entity. The only way one can completely block Sadguru’s image and stand in front of Him is if that person truly feels that they are great and deserving of the highest honour. Such is the extreme degree of Dadaji’s narcissism.

In Him,
Shankar Sen

Note: BABA STORY OF TAIWAN

Once Baba visited Taiwan He graciously gave PC to numerous sadhakas. In particular, after giving PC to one margii, that margii walked backwards towards the door so that he could face towards Baba as he was leaving the room. There is a tradition in the east to never turn your back on those whom you respect. Later on, Baba commented to those around that He appreciated what the margii did.

Here again we should remind ourselves how the Dadas in the above photo did not follow this following basic mandate.

“You shall protect, in all respects and at all costs, the dignity of your treasures and the sanctity of your flag, of your emblem, and of the pratikrti [photo] of Márga Guru.” (4)


REFERENCES
1. Caryacarya, Part 1, Treasures of Ananda Marga
2. AV-12, Shiva's Seven Secrets
3. CC-2, Sadhana, pt #1a
4. Caryacarya, Part 1, Treasures of Ananda Marga

== 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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Why Religion Is Bad

"Átmánátman viveka will teach you that the Singular Eternal Entity in the form of Consciousness should be your only object of ideation. You will see the colours of religion fade before your eyes as the pure white effulgence of dharma shines with ever-increasing brilliance."

"All the “isms” prevalent in today's world can easily be included in the category of religions. All the defects of religions exist in the “isms” too. None of the political, social or economic “isms” are free from superstition none are straightforward; all are full of rampant hypocrisy. In all “isms”, doctrines and religions, the scriptural authority is supreme. There is no scope for the functioning of the five types of conscience, no place for service, love or devotion. With the help of falsehood and immorality, these “isms,” doctrines and religions slander and make accusations against each other. They make attractive promises to the people while hiding their own internal sins. In fact, false piety is not the path of dharma, leading to welfare, but the opposite of dharma, the negation of welfare. They can be likened to asses wearing lion skins: take away the lion skins and their their true form will be revealed. They have no other purpose than to grab votes and usurp power. The mentality to grab the votes first and then serve the people is not the true spirit of selfless social service; rather, it is the mentality of power craving materialists."

"You will have to advance with the true spirit of genuine social service, because the very characteristic of dharma is to promote the cause of welfare. Dharma and welfare are inseparable. Religion and intolerance have created enormous harm in the world, have caused torrents of blood to stain the rivers red. In the present twentieth century, religions have assumed the form of “isms”."

"The people of medieval times fought among the clans and communities, and the people of today are fighting over their “isms”....... To emancipate the masses from the unhealthy influence of “isms” there is no other way than universalism. Only universalism is free from the defects of any narrowisms because every thing of this entire universe comes within its vast periphery." (AMIWL pt 7, p. 533)

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== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/should-one-attend-annual-shraddhanjali.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/dogma-about-graveyard-sadhana.html

Mahaprayan for Mortal Humans, Not For God #7

Baba

This email contains four sections:
1. PS #366: With Your Advent, The Inert Humanity Has Awakened Toda
2. Posting: Mahaprayan Is Observed for Ordinary Humans, Not For Parama Purusa #7
3. End Quote: Should Purodhas Dance On Stage
4. Links

MAHAPRAYANA IS OBSERVED FOR Mortal HUMANS

 NOT FOR PARAMA PURUSA

~ Part 7 ~

Namaskar,
Here below is a public announcement about the 2nd annual (2014) mahaprayan Mahaprayana of a regular human being, the late Mr. Sadhanananda. The article details how Mr. Sadhanananda died in Dacca, Bangladesh.

It is announced in this news that on his mahaprayan day they planneed food distribution, donations to the poor, and other activities typical of a mahaprayan gathering.

So doing all these rituals (food distribution and donations to the poor etc) as part of the mahaprayan observance are not new in India. This has been going on for centuries.

Hence the Tiljala mahaprayan programme is just another addition of this Hindu dogma. Indeed, when common Hindu believers see the Tiljala mahaprayan Mahaprayana event, they think it is an expression of their Hindu tradition.

Thus, throughout the Bangla-speaking world, inside and outside of India, when a person dies then the term “mahaprayan” is used.

And in the below article, the term mahaprayan is used extensively throughout:
(1) It is the 2nd to last word of the 3rd line of the first paragraph.
(2) It is the last word of the 2nd line of the third paragraph.
(3) It is the 3rd word of the first line of the last paragraph.

In all the aforesaid places the term mahaprayan appears in the below article.

This demonstrates that the term "mahaprayan" is used to signify the death of a human being; it is a common phenomenon not only in India - but throughout the Bengali-speaking world, as evidenced in the case of Mr Sadhanananda. And it is also used in various non-Bengali speaking areas. The term mahaprayan is everywhere; it is widely used for all kinds of people to signify their death. It is not something special or unique. This below person was not an Ananda Margii.

The word “mahaprayan” used in the photo is in the Bengali language.

In this photo - as well as in its regular usage - the term mahaprayan is used to insinuate the death of a man who has made his departure from this world. That is why this word is not used for Taraka Brahma because He did not depart - He is the eternal Parama Purusa. So the mahaprayan term is for ordinary humans, i.e. mortals.

Some think that we should live happily and not care about all these things. That is the wrong approach and defeats the purpose of creating the organisation. All kinds of societal dogmas were in vogue and Baba created Ananda Marga to eradicate those dogmas, and establish bhagavad dharma. Naturally then we must not allow such dogmas in our very own organisation, AMPS. If we ignore those dogmas it defeats the purpose of the formation of Ananda Marga.

The term mahaprayan is directly used in the photo. If you type this in as a Google search then you will see it there printed as well.

THEY NEVER LIKE TO ADMIT THEIR HYPOCRISY

Unfortunately when this point is raised then those in Tiljala never accept that mahaprayan  is merely a death ceremony. So this is their hypocrisy. Mahaprayan Mahaprayana is a death ceremony that is what their annual fake mahaprayan (MPD) is also - a death ceremony.

H group is not innocent in this regard. They also observe this annually, though not in the grand way that Tiljala does.

in Him,
Rakhal Chandra Dey

== 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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Should Purodhas Dance On Stage

Baba says, "An a'ca'raya or purodha' cannot actively participate in any acting." (CC-1)

Note: Keeping Baba's above guideline in view, see the standard of certain Wts (acaryas and purodhas) who have acted on stage at various retreats and seminars. Every margii should be aware of the rules so that when something like this occurs they can come forward and help rectify the situation - thereby upholding Baba's directive. One purodha well known for violating this rule in the past was Dada V in NY sector who would sing and dance rap music on stage at the annual summer retreats etc - hopefully he has since mended his ways.

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== Section 3 ==
 

~ With Your Advent, The Inert Humanity Has Awakened Today ~

"Stabdha ma'navata' ja'galo go ja'galo..."  (PS #366)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, with Your advent, the inert humanity has awakened today. Expression has come to its previously dumb mouth. Beacons of light enliven it and cast away dark staticity.

The humanity was sleeping since ages in a deep slumber and submerged in dogma & inertness. That humanity could not understand what is dharma and adharma, nor could they follow any do's and don'ts or protest against injustices. Today, that humanity has become awakened, by His grace. Those who were unable to speak, such dumb persons have gained the courage to speak out against falsehood & injustice, by Your divine grace.

There is no looking back. Today, let us all collectively move along the path of light. In the eastern sky, the newly coloured sun awakens.

The flashes of light lured the flowers to bloom. The consciousness dawns in human minds and the hypnotic spells of lethargy, apathy, and soul-destroying vacuity, have vanished out of sight. Baba, O’ Parama Purusa, with Your advent, everything has changed...

== Section 4 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/why-factional-unity-is-dangerous-2.html

http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/08/baba-story-correct-incorrect-guru-puja.html

Mahaprayan of Mortal Humans, Jhabua #6 + Brainchild Of Mortals

Baba

This email contains four sections:

1. Posting: Mahaprayan IN Jhabua MP #6

2. End Quote: Action, Reaction Fate & Blaming God

3. Links

MAHAPRAYAN IN Jhabua MP #6

Namaskar,

Here below is a public announcement video about the mahaprayan of a regular human being, Mr Pargi of Madhya Pradesh (India). As many may know Madhya Pradesh is geographically directly in the middle of India and boasts a population of 74 million inhabitants. Thus Madhya Pradesh is larger than most countries of the world, by population. And when a person dies then the term “mahaprayan” is used.

This demonstrates that the term "mahaprayan" is used to signify the death of a human being is a common phenomenon in my country - just like the below image of Mr Pargi. The term mahaprayan is everywhere; it is widely used for all kinds of people to signify their death. It is not something special or unique. This below person was not an Ananda Margii.

The word “mahaprayan” is used in the photo is in the Hindi language.

In this photo - as well as in its regular usage - the term mahaprayan is used to insinuate the death of a man who has made his departure from this world. That is why this word is not used for Taraka Brahma because He did not depart - He is the eternal Parama Purusa. So the mahaprayan term is for ordinary humans, i.e. mortals.

Some think that we should live happily and not care about all these things. That is the wrong approach and defeats the purpose of creating the organisation. All kinds of societal dogmas were in vogue and Baba created Ananda Marga to eradicate those dogmas. Naturally then we must not allow such dogmas in our very own organisation, AMPS. If we ignore those dogmas it defeats the purpose of the formation of Ananda Marga.

The term mahaprayan is directly used in the photo. If you type this in as a Google search and you will see it there printed as well.

THEY NEVER LIKE TO ADMIT THEIR HYPOCRISY

Unfortunately when this point is raised then those in Tiljala never accept that mahaprayan  is merely a death ceremony. So this is their hypocrisy. Mahaprayan is a death ceremony that is what their annual fake mahaprayan (MPD) is also - a death ceremony.

In Him, 

Ramsahay

== 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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Action, Reaction Fate & Blaming God

Here below Baba gives a grand summary of our samskara theory with the culminating idea being that humans alone are responsible and accountable for the reactions they must experience. There is no question of blaming God or anyone else.

"Human beings keep on performing new actions also, while experiencing the reactions of previous actions. This experiencing of the result of previous actions is called the unknown future or fate (adrśt́a). One experiences the result of one’s actions in a subsequent life and cannot then recollect the actions whose results bring happiness and grief, because a person’s memory is not large enough to remember or know the deeds of their past lives. Reactions which humans experience were collected in previous lives, and in present life they cannot make out the cause of such experiences, and hence term these experiences as fate or the unknown future. People often hold Parama Puruśa responsible for calamities that befall them, but in fact they alone are responsible, as the suffering of fate is only reaction of their own previous actions. How can Parama Puruśa be responsible? Human beings themselves are answerable for their fate as it is their actions alone which create it. They alone will have to bear the consequences of all their actions. No one else can substitute for them. Their good deeds beget good results, while bad ones beget bad results, and they will have to experience both without any exception. This is the law of Prakrti and no one can change this law." (Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy - What Is My Relation with the Universe and the Cosmic Entity?

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== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/why-factional-unity-is-dangerous-2.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/photo-issue-delirium-of-dada-dc-ananda.html

Mahaprayan of Human Beings #5

Baba 

This email contains 4 sections:

1. Posting: Mahaprayan of X, Y, Z, Tom, Dick, Harry #5

2. Comment: “Nobody Will Know About Our Hypocrisy & Sins”

3. End Quote: Coward Devotee Means No Devotion

4. Links 

MAHAPRAYANA OF Human Beings #5

Namaskar,

Here below is a public announcement video about the mahaprayan of a regular human being.

In this scene - shown below - local citizens and admirers are carrying their deceased “guruji.” They recognise that their guru has breathed his last - expired from this earth - and died. Hence they are performing the last rites for their fallen guru. This is a traditional part of any death ceremony which is commonly called mahaprayan in our land.

Using the term "mahaprayan" to signify the death of a human being is a common phenomenon in my country. The term mahaprayan is everywhere; it is widely used for all kinds of people to signify their death. It is not something special or unique. This below person was not an Ananda Margii.

The word “mahaprayan” Mahaprayana is used directly in the title of the below photo heading, “Mahaprayan of Guruji*.”  

In this photo - as well as in its regular usage - the term mahaprayan is used to insinuate the death of a man who has made his departure from this world. That is why this word is not used for Taraka Brahma because He did not depart - He is the eternal Parama Purusa. So the mahaprayan term is for ordinary humans, i.e. mortals.

Some think that we should live happily and not care about all these things. That is the wrong approach and defeats the purpose of creating the organisation. All kinds of societal dogmas were in vogue and Baba created Ananda Marga to eradicate those dogmas. Naturally then we must not allow such dogmas in our very own organisation, AMPS. If we ignore those dogmas it defeats the purpose of the formation of Ananda Marga.

The term mahaprayan is directly used in the title of this news photo. If you type this in as a Google search and you will see it there printed as well.

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THEY NEVER LIKE TO ADMIT THEIR HYPOCRISY

Unfortunately when this point is raised then those in Tiljala never accept that mahaprayan  is merely a death ceremony. So this is their hypocrisy. Mahaprayan is a death ceremony that is what their annual fake mahaprayan (MPD) is also - a death ceremony.

In Him, 

Ramprasad Sen

* As we know, in India there are thousands and millions of gurus. Even those who teach children how to play are known as gurus. There are countless gurus; human beings are given this title for all aspects of life.

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"NOBODY WILL KNOW ABOUT OUR HYPOCRISY AND SINS"

Namaskar,

You writing is very relevant.

In the early days after 1990 they were 100% united in their activities. Together these people wrote a declaration and announced that Baba (Master) has not only departed but He has so-called greatly departed; i.e. mahaprayan. They thought, "Now we are free. Nobody is watching us; nobody will know about our hypocrisy and sins; nobody will hold us accountable for our actions; we are free; so let's enjoy."

I have always maintained that "mahaprayan" Mahaprayana is the root of the crises in Ananda Marga. The MPD resolution which was passed  on the 25th August 1991 was an acknowledgement/ affirmation that Baba is no more and we have the freedom to do as we please. 

I am optimistic that there can be a turn around  in our Ananda Marga providing that MPD is discarded into the rubbish bin where it belongs.

BNK

Amrit

== 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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Coward Devotee Means No Devotion

    

Baba says, "You must continue doing good to society, and at the same time must fight against the bad...On the path of dharma, one is not only to do noble deeds; one must also fight against the dishonest people both are virtuous actions. There are many good people in the society - noble people engaged in noble deeds - who are not ready to fight against wrongs and injustices. This sort of passive benevolence does not really promote the cause of human progress in the world. What is desirable is to acquire virtue by doing noble deeds and fighting against all sins and crimes. Both are mandatory, both an integral part of dharma." (AV-8, p.50-51)

Note: If we follow Baba's above mandate our organisation will be free from all kinds of negativity. Stagnant minded people will not get the opportunity to pollute Baba's ideology by imposing their dogma.

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== Section 4 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/why-factional-unity-is-dangerous-2.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/photo-issue-delirium-of-dada-dc-ananda.html

Mahaprayan of Mortal Humans #4 + Guilty of Celebrating…

Baba

This email contains three sections:

1. Posting: MPD of Tom, Dick, & Harry & John Doe #4

2. Posting: Guilty of Celebrating Absurd and Dogmatic Mahaprayan

3. Links: Links

MAHAPRAYANA OF Mortal Humans #4

Namaskar,

Here below is a public announcement video about the mahaprayan of a regular human being, Dr. Babasahab Ambedkar. Using the term "mahaprayan" to signify the death of a human being is a common phenomenon in my Bengal. The term mahaprayan is everywhere; it is widely used for all kinds of people to signify their death. It is not something special or unique. This below person was not an Ananda Margii.

The word “mahaprayan” is used directly in the title of the below video, Dr. Babasahab Ambedkar, Mahaprayan Din, Gajiyabad, Delhi.  

In this piece / video - as well as in its regular usage - the term mahaprayan Mahaprayana  is used to insinuate the death of a man who has made his departure from this world. That is why this word is not used for Taraka Brahma because He did not depart - He is the eternal Parama Purusa. So the mahaprayan term is for ordinary humans, i.e. mortals.

Some think that we should live happily and not care about all these things. That is the wrong approach and defeats the purpose of creating the organisation. All kinds of societal dogmas were in vogue and Baba created Ananda Marga to eradicate those dogmas. Naturally then we must not allow such dogmas in our very own organisation, AMPS. If we ignore those dogmas it defeats the purpose of the formation of Ananda Marga.

The term mahaprayan is the fourth word of the heading of the video. If you type this in as a Google search and you will see it there printed as well, and watch the video also.

THEY NEVER LIKE TO ADMIT THEIR HYPOCRISY

Unfortunately when this point is raised then those in Tiljala never accept that mahaprayan  is merely a death ceremony. So this is their hypocrisy. Mahaprayan is a death ceremony that is what their annual fake mahaprayan (MPD) is also - a death ceremony.

In Him, 

Amiya Chakravarty

== Section 2 ==

GUILTY OF CELEBRATING ABSURD AND DOGMATIC MAHAPRAYAN

Note: The following letter expressed frustration about MPD dogma.

Namaskar,

Bro. NK of Delhi has started a thread against Mahaprayan on Facebook and replied to it, which is as follows-

On one hand masters & followers of Kolkata Admn. is guilty of celebrating this Absurd & Dogmatic Mahaprayan, all other factions- Ac.' Anand Giita's WWD, Ranchi Admn. led by Rudranandji & 3rd front led by Vandanandaji has never made any effort to remove Mahaprayan chapter from Caryacarya or opposed it from any platform.

I suggest them to take this pledge / oath after celebrating this fake & foolish Mahaprayan:

O!! Dear Anand Giita Didi, Rudranandji, Sarvatmanandji & Vandanandji, kindly represent / lead your group in this Oath Ceremony-

We, the group leaders & our followers, proudly declare that "Our Guru is no more".

We, the group leaders & our followers, proudly declare that as "Our Guru is no more", we are bound to be divided and will make no effort to get united.

We, the group leaders & our followers, proudly declare that we are liberated souls need not to follow, Guru's given Ideals.

We, the group leaders & our followers, proudly declare that we will run the organization as per our whims, fancies & agenda not as per Caryacarya or Procedural Order or WT Conduct Rules.

We, the group leaders & our followers, proudly declare that AM Mission was propounded by "Our Guru, who is no more", its HIS responsibility to establish HIS Mission, not ours.

We, the group leaders & our followers, proudly declare that we are superior & first class citizen of organization to Junior workers & Grihiis.

We, the group leaders & our followers, proudly declare that we will fight & crush every one, who will go against our wish & selfish agenda.

"Om Rudra, Om Sarvatma, Om Vandana"

Regards. 

Rajesh

Noida, NCR

09811426644

== Section 3  ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/why-nobody-wants-to-become-lft.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/margii-rights-are-snatched-away-5.html

Even Worse Than Animals

Baba

This emails contains four distinct sections:e
1. Even Worse Than Animals

2. PS #3944: You Are Always Along With M

3. Links

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Even Worse Than Animals

Baba says, "Those who have established themselves in their spiritual being through the practice of spiritual cult are the real human beings. Others, who do not move on the subtler and sublime path of spirituality, and behave like animals, are humans only in name. Human beings alone have the privilege to do sa'dhana'. Animals, because of their intellectual deficiencies, are unable to adhere to the spiritual cult..."
 "Human beings, on the other hand, have the capacity to develop even in the spiritual realm. Those who do not pay heed to this special gift are animals, nay, even worse than animals. Animals are unable to make efforts for their spiritual development, whereas humans do have this ability." (SS-24, Mysticism and Spirituality)

Note: Modern medical science classifies everyone with a human body as being human, but according to Baba's above teaching all are not human. In the above guideline Baba differentiates how and why.

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== Section 2 ==

~ You Are Always Along With Me ~

"Ka'che a'cho sa'the a'cho dekhite na' pa'i priyo..."  (PS #3944)

Purport:

O' Parama Purusa, You are always along with me; You never leave. You are always keeping me under Your divine umbrella. I remain under Your shelter. O' my Dearmost, it is so sad that in spite of this, I still do not realise that You are always with me. Just I remain surrounded by avidya maya; and in that confused state of mind I think again and again that You are distant and that You have forgotten me. O' my Lord, O' Baba what is this divine play or liila of Yours...

== Section 3 ==

Links

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/disease-of-tipping-in-am-not-racecourse.html

http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/am-books-fictitious-bengali-got-upper.html

Mahaprayan of Great Devotee & Pioneer of South India

Baba

Mahaprayan of Great Devotee & Pioneer of South India

Dear brothers and sisters,

Namaskar.

It is with much sorrow that I share with you news of the mahaprayan of Shrii Ulga Muni, a.k.a. Muniappanji - his mahaprayan occurred on 16 Aug at 11am in South India. At the time of his mahaprayan he was 97 years old.

Respected Muniappanji was a very senior Ananda Margii and great devotee who was fully dedicated to Ananda Marga and dharmic practices. With revolutionary spirit he worked hard to bring the organisation back onto the right track. And prior to 1990, he was blessed to have had many opportunities to see Baba at various programs including DMC etc.

Respected Muniappanji lived most of his life in Chennai. All wts would stay at his house - his residence was treated almost like a jagrti. There was near constant traffic of Wts at his place; and it was this address that served as the Delhi sector camp office in the late 1990's for the Margii News Bulletin. Muniappanji was a fighter against groupism and narrow sentiments. Years and years before it became commonly known that there was severe groupism in AMPS, Muniappanji was taking a strong dharmic stand against this malady. So Muniappanji was an early and vigilant voice against groupism. In the 1990s, when the Margii News Bulletin was printed in various languages then his address was always listed and sent around the globe. Muniappanji will be remembered as a great hero and pioneer who boldly stood on the front lines of the "awakening movement" - i.e. fight against all sorts of dogma, scriptural distortion, and injustices like the curtailment of margii rights in Ananda Marga.

Here is the way his address was listed in the Margii News Bulletin:

Ulga Muni, Balaji Industries, Manalo, Main Road, Jyotinagar, Thirwathiryur, Chennai 600060, India

May we all take solace in the fact that Shrii Muniappanji 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,
J. Krishnamurthi

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.

History of the Photo

Baba

This emails contains three sections:
1. Posting: History of the Photo
2. Links

HISTORY OF THE PHOTO

(Note: This is the third letter in this series - links to earlier postings are appended below. - Eds)

Namaskar,
   "On the Dedication page of his book, one dada has placed a photo of Baba, and  directly next to Baba, in the same exact type of chair, sits one dada – the very wt who wrote the book. So Sadguru Baba is sitting in one chair, and this dada is sitting next to Him on the exact same level.
   This makes it look like in Ananda Marga the Guru is just someone ordinary and it is common for one to sit next to Him – in the same type of seat, on the same level. This gives a very poor impression to the reader." (From Posting: In Guise of Baba Story: Self-Propaganda)

The photo that Dada T placed in his book is a shocking display. Yet, the full effect may not be readily apparent to those not familiar with the entire background and history. Here then is a wide-angle, panoramic view of the circumstances behind this photo.

THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN AN AIRPORT

First and foremost, this photo of Dada T sitting next to Baba was taken in the waiting room of an airport. This was purely a social scene where Baba has to compromise in all kinds of ways. Some in the waiting room were gossiping, babies were crying, still others were eating tamasik food etc. It is Baba's liila that most of the time He traveled among the common people and did not book chartered flights.

In a crowded airport lounge while waiting for a public flight, non-margiis like Tom, Shyam, Ram, Dick or Harry would also be in the vicinity around Baba. That does not mean that all the people around Him were great bhaktas or accomplished sadhakas. Just it was the liila of the day that ordinary folk were also around Taraka Brahma while waiting for their flight. Just like how all kinds of people lived in Baba's neighborhood in Jamalpur etc.

So none should think that the person - any person - sitting next to Baba in an airport waiting room is therefore a great spiritualist or had a special relationship with Baba. Just it was a mundane environment where people chose their spot to sit while waiting for their flight.

So that is one aspect of this photo that everyone should be aware about.

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IN ANANDA MARGA DEVOTIONAL FUNCTIONS

GURU'S SEAT IS UNPARALLELED - NO ONE SAT NEXT TO BABA

The next thing to know about is how devotional venues were arranged those days in Ananda Marga. New margiis and those not present may not have a clear vision in their mind's eye about this. No one should think that those devotional gathering were casual affairs where bhaktas were sitting around Baba at the dinner table or that sadhakas used to lounge with Baba on lawn chairs in the open courtyard. Never.

In tantra, Sadguru's place in devotional functions is very specific and well-defined. His stature is unparalleled and no bhakta casually sits next to Baba. That is unheard of and against the ethic of tantra.

So those days, first Prabhat Samgiita and kiirtan were performed by so many bhaktas, then the Jai slogan was raised, and when there was maximum devotional fervor, Baba's car would arrive, His entourage carefully cleared and arranged the pathway, and then per His wish Sadguru Baba would graciously enter the pandal, blessing all with His divine presence. And He would slowly take His seat on the dais. All eyes were on Him.

Thus there was no question of anyone leaning in and sitting next to Baba. That would have been the height of indecency and disgrace. No bhakta could ever think of doing that - of spoiling the scene in that way.

Here the point is that with Sadguru Baba's presence, our Ananda Marga devotional gatherings were sanctified events where Guru's stature was unparalleled. There was nothing casual about those settings. The more devotion one had, the greater the desire to humbly sit at the feet of Guru.

So the photo of Dada T seated next to Baba in the airport runs in stark contradiction to the entire school and ethic of tantra. There is no place for such a photo in a Baba story book.

Namaskar,
in Him,
Laksman

Note 1: WHOSE BOOK IS THIS

The Dada who committed this blunder and displayed this photo in his story book is Dada Tapeshvaranandji.

== Section 2 ==

Links

Here are prior letters about the photo in Dada T's book:

#1: http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/07/mind-balanced-in-dangerous-situation.html

#2: http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/in-guise-of-baba-story-self.html


Here are three previous letters on Shravanii Purnima

#1: http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/our-auspicious-day.html

#2: http://anandamarganewsbulletin.blogspot.com/2014/08/dogma-about-graveyard-sadhana.html

#3: http://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-ananda-marga-started.html