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'''Ananda Marga''' (''Ánanda Márga'' or ''{{IAST|Ānanda Mārga}}'' in Roman [[:wikipedia:Sanskrit|Sanskrit]] [[Roman Sanskrit|transliterations]], {{lang|sa|आनन्द मार्ग}} in Hindi script and আনন্দ মার্গ in Bengali script), meaning "The Path of Bliss", also spelled ''Anand Marg'' and ''Ananda Marg'') is the comprehensive spiritual path (set of spiritually based or spiritually oriented practices) prescribed by [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]] aka Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.<ref group=note>Ánandamúrti, as he was called by his early disciples, is a Saḿmskrta word meaning "Bliss personified".</ref> | '''Ananda Marga''' (''Ánanda Márga'' or ''{{IAST|Ānanda Mārga}}'' in Roman [[:wikipedia:Sanskrit|Sanskrit]] [[Roman Sanskrit|transliterations]], {{lang|sa|आनन्द मार्ग}} in Hindi script and আনন্দ মার্গ in Bengali script), meaning "The Path of Bliss", also spelled ''Anand Marg'' and ''Ananda Marg'') is the comprehensive spiritual path (set of spiritually based or spiritually oriented practices) prescribed by [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar|Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]] aka Shrii Shrii Anandamurti.<ref group=note>Ánandamúrti, as he was called by his early disciples, is a Saḿmskrta word meaning "Bliss personified".</ref> At his direction, all personal instruction in these practices (including yoga exercises and meditation) must always be provided '''free of charge'''. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Fasting === | === Fasting === | ||
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{{See also|Procedure for Fasting}} | {{See also|Procedure for Fasting}} | ||
When in good health, observe a complete fast on the appropriate fasting days. For householders, the fasting days are the eleventh day (''ekádashii'') after both the new moon (''amávasyá'') and the full moon (''púrńimá''). For renunciates, the fasting days are ''ekádashii'', ''amávasyá'', and ''púrńimá''. In other words, householders fast twice in a lunar month, and renunciates fast four times in a lunar month. The extra time and attention from not eating should be dedicated to contemplation of the Supreme (''upavása'', living near the Lord). | When in good health, observe a complete fast on the appropriate fasting days. For householders, the fasting days are the eleventh day (''ekádashii'') after both the new moon (''amávasyá'') and the full moon (''púrńimá''). For renunciates, the fasting days are ''ekádashii'', ''amávasyá'', and ''púrńimá''. In other words, householders fast twice in a lunar month, and renunciates fast four times in a lunar month. The extra time and attention from not eating should be dedicated to contemplation of the Supreme (''upavása'', living near the Lord). | ||
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=== Sanctity of the Supreme Direction === | === Sanctity of the Supreme Direction === | ||
Maintain noncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the Supreme Direction. The Supreme Direction sets out the essence of Ananda Marga and what it means to be an Ananda Margii. | Maintain noncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the [[Supreme Direction]]. The Supreme Direction sets out the essence of Ananda Marga and what it means to be an Ananda Margii. | ||
This practice ensures success in spiritual life. It also connects the individual with all other beings in the spirit of service and blessedness. | This practice ensures success in spiritual life. It also connects the individual with all other beings in the spirit of service and blessedness. | ||
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This practice accelerates personal spiritual progress, and it creates a powerful, collective mental force for solving all problems of the world. | This practice accelerates personal spiritual progress, and it creates a powerful, collective mental force for solving all problems of the world. | ||
=== | === Oaths === | ||
After waking, remember with resolve the vows taken at the time of initiation as well as any other tantric vows taken, for example, marriage vows. | After waking, remember with resolve the vows taken at the time of initiation as well as any other tantric vows taken, for example, marriage vows. | ||