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Progressive Utilization Theory, also known by the acronym PROUT, (logo pictured) is a philosophical theory of socioeconomic and sociopolitical ideas propounded by Indian philosopher and spiritual leader Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. Considered an integral part of his spiritual philosophy, Sarkar formulated the theory of his Ananda Marga movement in 1959 and summarized it in the fifth chapter of his influential work Ananda Sutram. PROUT may be defined by examining the three words from which the acronym is derived: progressive, utilization, and theory.

PROUT recognizes two types of theory: (1) theory derived from practice (pragmatism) and (2) theory divorced from practice. PROUT asserts that only the former type of theory can surely be materialized (although that materialization requires time, effort, and opportunity). With respect to the latter type of theory, it may or may not have the potential to be materialized.(... Continue reading)