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'''Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar''' (1921 May 21 – 1990 October 21), also known by his spiritual name, '''Shrii Shrii Anandamurti''' and known as '''Baba''' to his disciples, was an Indian Guru, philosopher, author, social revolutionary, poet, composer, and linguist. His teachings spanned the entire spectrum of thought and pointed humanity in a direction toward developing their intrinsic spiritual nature and shaping a society that would provide the congenial environment for the development of higher consciousness. He once stated to one of his disciples that he wanted to give new ideas in every sphere of human endeavour and action. | '''Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar''' (1921 May 21 – 1990 October 21), also known by his spiritual name, '''Shrii Shrii Anandamurti''' and known as '''Baba''' to his disciples, was an Indian Guru, philosopher, author, social revolutionary, poet, composer, and linguist. His teachings spanned the entire spectrum of thought and pointed humanity in a direction toward developing their intrinsic spiritual nature and shaping a society that would provide the congenial environment for the development of higher consciousness. He once stated to one of his disciples that he wanted to give new ideas in every sphere of human endeavour and action. | ||
Sarkar was the founder of | Sarkar was the founder of [[Ananda Marga]] (Path of Bliss) in 1955, a spiritual and social organisation that offers instruction in meditation and [[yoga]]. Ananda Marga is now spread in over 120 countries around the world on all six continents. He systematized the entire spiritual practices of Ananda Marga into what he called "The 16 Points" which lay the foundation of a balanced and progressive development of the individual on physical, mental, social, mental and spiritual levels. Giani Zail Singh, seventh President of India, has said about Sarkar: "Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar was one of the greatest modern philosophers of India."<ref>[[Sohail Inayatullah|Inayatullah, Sohail]]. (2002) [http://books.google.co.nz/books/about/Understanding_Sarkar.html?id=B3rXAAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y ''Understanding Sarkar: The Indian Episteme, Macrohistory and Transformative Knowledge'']. Leiden: [[Brill Publishers|Brill]], ISBN 9004121935, [http://www.metafuture.org/Books/Understanding_Sarkar_Brill.htm authors book page].</ref> | ||
Sarkar's system of spiritual practice has been described as a practical synthesis of Vedic and Tantric philosophies.{{sfn|Ishwaran|1999|p=9}} Vedic spiritual practices are more ritualistic and devoted to the chanting of popular shlokas such as the Gayatri Mantra or the singing of traditional Indian bhajans. The meditation systems found in Vedic paths are not detailed nor are mantras individually prescribed according to the psychic temperament of the aspirant. Sarkar's sadhana system is based on the ancient Tantric practices which over time have eroded and fallen into misinterpretation for lack of a competent Preceptor. In Sarkar's revised Tantra he makes use of "siddha mantras"or proven mantras which are potentized by a Mahakaul (perfectly realized Master) that have the capability to raise the latent spiritual force within the subtle spinal column often referred to as "kulakundalini". Such mantras are individually imparted to a willing aspirant according to their intrinsic psychic temperaments referred to as "samskaras". | Sarkar's system of spiritual practice has been described as a practical synthesis of Vedic and Tantric philosophies.{{sfn|Ishwaran|1999|p=9}} Vedic spiritual practices are more ritualistic and devoted to the chanting of popular shlokas such as the Gayatri Mantra or the singing of traditional Indian bhajans. The meditation systems found in Vedic paths are not detailed nor are mantras individually prescribed according to the psychic temperament of the aspirant. Sarkar's sadhana system is based on the ancient Tantric practices which over time have eroded and fallen into misinterpretation for lack of a competent Preceptor. In Sarkar's revised Tantra he makes use of "siddha mantras"or proven mantras which are potentized by a Mahakaul (perfectly realized Master) that have the capability to raise the latent spiritual force within the subtle spinal column often referred to as "kulakundalini". Such mantras are individually imparted to a willing aspirant according to their intrinsic psychic temperaments referred to as "samskaras". | ||