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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 [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar#Spiritual _philosophy|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''. (... '''[[Progressive Utilization Theory|Continue reading]]''') | | '''Kiirtan''' (or ''kiirtana'') nowadays is typically the chanting out loud of a specially empowered [[:wikipedia:Mantra|mantra]], an 8-syllabled ''siddha mantra'' (perfect incantation). In [[Ananda Marga]], the mantra used is '''''Bábá náma kevalam'''''. The language is [[Roman Samskrta transliteration|Saḿskrta]]. The meaning is: Only the name of the Dearest One, only the name of [[Parama Purusa|Parama Puruśa]]. |
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