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In 1962, [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]] formally outlined his socioeconomic theory, [[PROUT]], in sixteen numbered [[Samskrta]] aphorisms (see Chapter 5 of ''[[Ananda Sutram]]''<ref>Anandamurti, Shrii Shrii (1962) | In 1962, [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]] formally outlined his socioeconomic theory, [[PROUT]], in sixteen numbered [[Samskrta]] aphorisms (see Chapter 5 of ''[[Ananda Sutram]]''<ref>[[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti|Anandamurti, Shrii Shrii]] (1962) ''[[Ananda Sutram]]'' [[Ananda Marga Publications]]. ISBN 81–7252–027–1</ref>). The last five numbered aphorisms (5:12–16) are commonly referred to as the ''five fundamental principles of PROUT''. These five principles are deemed to be ''fundamental'', because it would be difficult to get a clear understanding of PROUT without comprehending the underlying concepts of these principles, the interrelationship of the principles, and their respective areas of application. | ||
== The five fundamental principles == | == The five fundamental principles == | ||
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== Earlier wordings == | == Earlier wordings == | ||
An initial glimpse of these five principles first appeared in Sarkar's earlier work, [[Idea and Ideology]].<ref name="Sarkar, Prabhat Ranjan 1959">Sarkar, Prabhat Ranjan (1959). ''Idea and Ideology''. [[Ananda Marga Publications]]. ISBN 81-7252-205-3</ref> The preliminary wording found there is: | An initial glimpse of these five principles first appeared in Sarkar's earlier work, [[Idea and Ideology]].<ref name="Sarkar, Prabhat Ranjan 1959">[[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar|Sarkar, Prabhat Ranjan]] (1959). ''Idea and Ideology''. [[Ananda Marga Publications]]. ISBN 81-7252-205-3</ref> The preliminary wording found there is: | ||
# No individual should be allowed to accumulate any physical wealth without the clear permission or approval of the collective body. | # No individual should be allowed to accumulate any physical wealth without the clear permission or approval of the collective body. | ||
# There should be maximum utilization and rational distribution of all mundane, supramundane and spiritual potentialities of the universe. | # There should be maximum utilization and rational distribution of all mundane, supramundane and spiritual potentialities of the universe. | ||
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Undoubtedly, Sarkar did say something on the subject of the five fundamental principles in 1959. But the language in which he spoke, the precise words that he said, and the quality of any translation that may have been done cannot be verified. What we have is only a few short paragraphs that were tacked on at the end of ''Idea and Ideology'' without any vetting and hence with doubtful authenticity. As the style and quality of language is greatly inferior to that found in the rest of the book, there is every reason to doubt the accuracy of what appears there. Furthermore, the concepts presented in the last paragraphs of the last chapter of ''Idea and Ideology'' do not correspond with the rest of that chapter, and the concluding sentences (introduced without amplification as ''fundamental factors'' on which ''the principles of PROUT depend'') are riddled with internal problems and even inconsistencies. This is unlike most other published discourses or writings of Sarkar. | Undoubtedly, Sarkar did say something on the subject of the five fundamental principles in 1959. But the language in which he spoke, the precise words that he said, and the quality of any translation that may have been done cannot be verified. What we have is only a few short paragraphs that were tacked on at the end of ''Idea and Ideology'' without any vetting and hence with doubtful authenticity. As the style and quality of language is greatly inferior to that found in the rest of the book, there is every reason to doubt the accuracy of what appears there. Furthermore, the concepts presented in the last paragraphs of the last chapter of ''Idea and Ideology'' do not correspond with the rest of that chapter, and the concluding sentences (introduced without amplification as ''fundamental factors'' on which ''the principles of PROUT depend'') are riddled with internal problems and even inconsistencies. This is unlike most other published discourses or writings of Sarkar. | ||
It is an undisputed fact that ''Ananda Sutram'' is the commanding authority on all of Sarkar's philosophy. This is stated clearly in Chapter 10: [[Svadhyaya]] of [[Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 1]].<ref name="AMCC">{{cite book|title=[[Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 1]]|publisher=[[Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha]]|author=[[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti]]}}</ref> And though it is well-known and accepted that the relevant Samskrta sutras in ''Ananda Sutram'' do not translate to the words that were tacked onto the end of ''Idea and Ideology'', ''Ananda Sutram'' has never been published with an official English translation of those five aphorisms. As this is not rational, the only possible reason for that singular omission is a concession to the many authors who wrote articles and even books that employed the earlier English wording. Of course, this amounts to the imposition of dogma. But to this day, some older proutists argue feverishly and illogically in favor of that earlier wording.<ref>[http://proutglobe.org/2017/06/the-wording-of-the-five-fundamental-principles-of-prout/ ''The Wording of the Five Fundamental Principles of Prout''] at proutglobe.org</ref> | It is an undisputed fact that ''Ananda Sutram'' is the commanding authority on all of Sarkar's philosophy. This is stated clearly in Chapter 10: [[Svadhyaya]] of [[Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 1]].<ref name="AMCC">{{cite book|title=[[Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 1]]|publisher=[[Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha]]|author=[[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti|Anandamurti, Shrii Shrii]]}}</ref> And though it is well-known and accepted that the relevant Samskrta sutras in ''Ananda Sutram'' do not translate to the words that were tacked onto the end of ''Idea and Ideology'', ''Ananda Sutram'' has never been published with an official English translation of those five aphorisms. As this is not rational, the only possible reason for that singular omission is a concession to the many authors who wrote articles and even books that employed the earlier English wording. Of course, this amounts to the imposition of dogma. But to this day, some older proutists argue feverishly and illogically in favor of that earlier wording.<ref>[http://proutglobe.org/2017/06/the-wording-of-the-five-fundamental-principles-of-prout/ ''The Wording of the Five Fundamental Principles of Prout''] at proutglobe.org</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Progressive Utilization Theory]] | [[Category:Progressive Utilization Theory]] | ||