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=== Fasting === | === 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). | ||
[[Image:MedAsana.png|thumb|220px|right|upright|Meditation and asanas.]] | |||
This practice gives the digestive system a complete rest and protects against the loss of mental equilibrium. | This practice gives the digestive system a complete rest and protects against the loss of mental equilibrium. | ||
=== Sadhana (spiritual endeavor) === | === Sadhana (spiritual endeavor) === | ||
Practice the meditation techniques (collectively referred to as ''sádhaná'', spiritual endeavor), learned from one's [[Acarya|ácárya]], at least twice a day regularly. If one has also been given ''ásanas'' (yogic postures), those too should be practiced twice daily, unless otherwise instructed. (Preferably, ''ásanas'' are performed after meditation rather than before it.) | Practice the meditation techniques (collectively referred to as ''sádhaná'', spiritual endeavor), learned from one's [[Acarya|ácárya]], at least twice a day regularly. If one has also been given ''ásanas'' (yogic postures), those too should be practiced twice daily, unless otherwise instructed. (Preferably, ''ásanas'' are performed after meditation rather than before it.) | ||
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=== Sanctity of ideal === | === Sanctity of ideal === | ||
Maintain noncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of one's personal ideal (''Iśt́a''). In this context, the personal ideal is always ''Paramapuruśa'' | {{Quote box|width=220px|bgcolor=#c6dbf7|align=right|quote=''Fight for your ideology. Be one with your ideology. Live for your ideology. Die for your ideology.''<ref>{{cite book|title=Ánanda Váńii Saḿgraha |last={{aut|[[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar|Anandamurti]]}}|first={{aut|[[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar|Shrii Shrii]]}} |location=Kolkata |publisher= Ananda Marga Publications |year=1996}}.</ref><br />Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}} | ||
Maintain noncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of one's personal ideal (''Iśt́a''). In this context, the personal ideal is always ''Paramapuruśa'' (Supreme Consciousness), reflected through the form of Guru. | |||
This practice | This practice strengthens one's topmost ''cakras'' (''gurucakra'' and ''sahasrára''), and it amplifies the projection of ''Iśt́a'' on society. | ||
=== Sanctity of ideology === | === Sanctity of ideology === | ||
Maintain noncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of ideology (''ádarsha''). In this context, ideology is the reflection in the mind of inspiration flowing from soul (''átmá''). Ideology determines how a spiritual aspirant lives in this world. | Maintain noncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of ideology (''ádarsha''). In this context, ideology is the reflection in the mind of inspiration flowing from soul (''átmá''). Ideology determines how a spiritual aspirant lives in this world. | ||
This practice eliminates cynicism and despair, and it elevates the social mentality. | This practice eliminates cynicism and despair, and it elevates the social mentality. | ||
=== Sanctity of conduct rules === | |||
{{Quote box|width=220px|bgcolor=#c6dbf7|align=right|quote='''''Supreme Direction'''<br />Those who perform sádhaná twice a day regularly, the thought of Paramapuruśa will certainly arise in their mind at the time of death; their liberation is surely attained. Thus every Ánanda Margii must do sádhaná twice a day. This is the direction of Paramapuruśa. Without yama-niyama, sádhaná is impossible. Hence it is also the direction of Paramapuruśa to follow yama-niyama. Disregard this direction and one may have to suffer the torments of animal life for millions and millions of years. So that no one will undergo such suffering, so that | |||
everyone might come to eternal peace under the loving shelter of Paramapuruśa, it is the binding duty of every Ánanda Margii to endeavor to bring all to the Ánanda Marga path of welfare. Giving guidance to others about the way of righteousness is an inseparable part of sádhaná. | |||
''<ref group=note>This version is a recent translation from the original Bengali (''Caram Nirdesh'' চরম নির্দেশ)</ref><br />Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}} | |||
Maintain noncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of conduct rules. For a spiritual aspirant, uplifting conduct rules are the greatest wealth. | |||
This practice provides the physical and mental capacity for doing great deeds in this world. It also provides a powerful and consistent example for others to follow. | |||
=== 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. | |||
This practice ensures success in spiritual life. It also connects the individual with all other beings in the spirit of service and blessedness. | |||
=== Dharmacakra === | |||
In Ananda Marga, ''dharmacakra'' is the combined force of yogiis operating as one, especially in meditation. When in good health, attendance at the weekly dharmacakra is a must. | |||
This practice accelerates personal spiritual progress, and it creates a powerful, collective mental force for solving all problems of the world. | |||
=== 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. | |||
This practice inspires greater and more subtle creativity. It benefits both the individual and society through the resultant service. | |||
=== CSDK (conduct rules in detail, seminars, duty, kiirtana) === | |||
[[Image:Kiirtana.png|thumb|220px|right|upright|Kiirtana with the universal mantra of Ananda Marga, ''Bábá Nam Kevalam'' (meaning "only His name").]] | |||
This point has four parts: | |||
* Follow all conduct rules in detail, as laid out in ''[[Ananda Marga Caryacarya|Caryácarya]]''. | |||
* Attend seminars, and also give seminars on Ananda Marga practices and philosophy. | |||
* Accept a service-related duty, and carry out the responsibility sincerely. | |||
* Do more and more ''kiirtana''. | |||
This practice enhances the expression of the four propensities controlled at the lowermost energy center, the ''múládhára cakra'': ''káma'' (psycho-physical longing), ''artha'' (psychic longing), ''dharma'' (psycho-spiritual longing), and ''mokśa'' (spiritual longing) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||