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RULES
FOR THE BONAFIDE ASHRAMITES
OF SHRI ANANDPUR
Compliance
of the following rules will be essential for every man and
woman devotee, who is desirous of living permanently in SHRI
ANANDPUR SATSANGA ASHRAMA:
l.
After attending to the natural calls early in the morning,
everyone should meditate and perform Aarti-Puja punctually
and thereafter attend to one's assigned duty.
2.
To restrain one's desires and to eat simple food and wear
simple clothes for the maintenance of one's life.
3.
To be contented with whatever food and clothes are provided
by the Ashrama.
4.
To lead a celibate life.
5.
Not to give room to enmity or jealousy against anyone and to
conduct oneself with humility, love and sympathy towards
everyone.
6.
To refrain from wasting time in futile debate and gossip,
and to spend one's leisure in the study of the sayings of
the saints and in listening to satsanga.
7.
To keep one's conduct pure and clean and to abstain from
theft, falsehood and various other vices.
8.
To behave in a civilised and lovely manner.
9.
To derive the maximum benefit out of time and to devote to
meditation, sewa and satsanga.
10.
To adopt the virtues of truthfulness, tolerance and
contentment etc.
11.
To reform one's defects, while not picking up faults of
others.
12.
To own the principles of Bhakti and to be ever ready to
abide by the Master's wishes.
13.
To have utmost faith, respect and the sentiments of Bhakti
for the Master and to be ever happy with the compliance of
the wishes of the Master.
14.
Always to keep in view one's aim in life - 'Uplift of one's
soul', and to make one's life a practical one.
15.
To be ever happy, because a happy person alone can achieve
success in every work. Such a happiness and peace of mind
will be available only by repeating the true ,NAM' and
abiding by the above-laid rules.
16.
To abide by the rules and regulations of the Durbar and to
obey the orders of the Muntazims or the
Saint-Administrators.
The
Sacred Places Of Worship
There
is a lonely and quiet area in a sacred, pure and beautiful
atmosphere in the midst of gardens in the North-West of Shri
Anandpur. This is within the precincts of Shri Anandsar. The
places of worship are situated in this area. They have taken
the credit of making Shri Anandpur, the great centre of
Bhakti and spiritualism, and a place of pilgrimage. The
desire of the Second Master to develop this place was
fulfilled by the Third Master.
This
place is so blessed that it has no parallel. Although the
whole area of Shri Anandpur is worthy of reverence and
worship, because the Third Master overflowed it with His
love, the above mentioned area is particularly of spiritual
significance. It is the meeting place of the Masters and has
been the centre of shooting movie for the devotees. The
moment one reaches there, one recalls to one's mind every
spiritual sport of the Third Master, the words spoken by Him
from time to time, the scenes of Guru-Sewa and the ways of
Guru-Bhakti. One feels that all these things are enacting
themselves before one's eyes.
The
Third Master awarded His blessings to the devotees through
His spiritual sports. It seems that this place was the
centre of virtuous deeds, fortunate, and the site of tapasya
or austerity and that is why the sacred places of worship
have been built here for the future. The Third Master
Himself used to observe about this area, "This is the site
of severe yogic practices by the Rishis and Munis." For that
reason the Third and the Fourth Masters developed it and its
further development is being arranged by the Fifth
Master.
The
Third Master had once Himself observed, "This place has the
plan sketches, brought from the 'Sachkhand'. The prominent
structures of this area will be covered by the white marble
and will be eye-catching."
These
very words are now taking shape and will gradually take
shape before our eyes. In what words should we describe the
significance of this place, which is worthy of our reverence
and worship.
The
sites of the area are as given below:-
SHRI
ANANDSAR
This
is situated at a distance of about two or three furlongs in
the North-West of the inhabited area of Shri Anandpur. From
the inhabited area to Shri Anandsar there is a curved
cemented road. On the way the gardens full of beautiful
flowers are most attractive. This sacred tank took seven
years to be completed. Its length from North to South is 874
ft. and from East to West 850 ft. Its breadth is 100 ft. and
its circumference is 3774 ft. There is a circular road
around it. All its four sides and the outer and the inner
banks are covered with coloured iron lattice. Alongwith its
banks, are standing mango trees laden with fruit and on the
other sides beautiful parks are laid out. The beauty of
these parks is indescribable. Roses, motia, Juhi, jasmine,
narcissus, marigold, dahlia and various other families of
flowers are swinging on the plants in the parks. Wherever
the eye can see, there is verdure and verdure
only.
Shri
Anandsar has been divided into two parts with the help of a
gate, for the Mahatmas and Bhagats to bathe on one side and
the Bais and the ladies on the other. Different paths have
been provided to reach 'Shri Paramhansa Advait Mandir'. On
one side is the bridge for the ladies to cross over to the
temple and on the other for Mahatmas and the Bhagats. The
waves in Shri Anandsar can be seen moving as if singing the
praise of the Master. On one side of Shri Anandsar is
situated the 'Shish Mahal' for the Mahatmas and the Bhagats
to meditate after taking bath in Shri Anandsar, and at least
for an hour before the Aarti. In a lonely, calm and
beautiful surrounding one's attention is automatically
absorbed in 'Shabad' and one experiences the inner bliss. On
the side of the Bais, on the way to Shri Anandsar, there is
a separate building, 'Shri Shanti Bhawan' (small), where
they sit for meditation, at least, for an hour prior to the
Aarti.
On
both the corners of Shri Anandsar pavilions have been
constructed. While taking a full round of Shri Anandsar, the
devotees sit in these pavilions to have an enjoyable view of
the holy tank full of water and the calm atmosphere. Full
description of the development of Shri Anandsar has already
been given. It will not be wrong to say that Shri Anandsar
is the crown of all the Tirthas or places of pilgrimage. It
looks graceful as the practical proof of the fulfilment of
the Master's wishes and in the shape of a worshipable site.
By taking bath in it the devotees are benefiting themselves
and will continue to do so.
Shri
Paramhansa Advait Mandir
This
temple is situated almost in the middle of Shri Anandsar.
The Third Master got it constructed in accordance with His
wishes. This is a beautiful piece of architecture built of
huge slabs of white marble. In the middle of the temple
three big photographs of the First three Paramhansas, Shri
Paramhansa Dayal Ji, the First Master, Shri Sadguru Dev
Maharaj Ji, the Second Master, and Shri Sadguru Dev Maharaj
Ji, the Third Master, have been placed on a specially
constructed cornice within the sanctum sanctorum. The whole
temple is fitted with numerous coloured electric bulbs and
the decorations of the sanctum sanctorum has its own grace.
When the devotees enter the temple, rays emanating from the
photographs of the three Paramhansas create a wonderful joy
in their hearts. There are steps of white marble on all the
four sides of the temple. As one climbs up the steps, one
reaches the huge verandas and then - there are big doors and
windows of the pillared hall.
In
the morning the devotees perform Aarti Puja jointly here.
The scene at that time is most attractive. The wind, filled
with the fragrance of incense, the glimpses of the
Paramhansas and performance of Aarti Puja by the devotees
with full absorption present a scene as if 'Sachkhand' has
come down on earth. The echo of sweet attractive and
melodious tune resounds in the whole atmosphere. After
having-the Darshan' of the Paramhansas in the morning one
feels happy and remains absorbed in that inner bliss the
whole day. The outer view of the temple is also very
beautiful and attractive. Early in the morning when the
devotees come to the lonely, calm and pure atmosphere of
Shri Anandsar, at the divinely auspicious hour, they feel,
as if some joyful waves are surging in their hearts. These
waves automatically start merging themselves with the breath
in the shape of automatic repetition of NAM (Ajapa Jaap).
The souls of the gurumukhs automatically pick up these
pearls of Ajapa Jaap like the swans. Besides, it seems that
the birds, sitting on the towers and the pavilions, are
enjoying the inner bliss in meditation. These birds also
join their tunes with those of the gurumukhs in that
surcharged atmosphere. The splendour of the white tower in
the pure blue sky indicates, as if the very stars had come
there in strings. The golden top of the tower spreads its
rays on the white marble on the full moonlit night like that
of the sun on the snow covered Himalayas.
The
moment one puts one's steps on the road to Shri Anandsar,
one's head bows automatically. The confluence of the
Paramhansas, Shri Paramhansa Advait Mandir, is the matchless
edifice of Shri Anandpur Durbar.
SHRI
ANAND SHANTI BHAWAN
On
the Western side of 'Shri Paramhansa Advait Mandir' and on
the Western bank of Shri Anandsar is situated 'Shri Anand
Shanti Bhawan.' This is the memorial of the Third Master,
the Emperor of our hearts, the light of our eyes and the
centre of our memory. Its foundation was laid by the Fourth
Master with His own hands. The Photograph of the Third
Master has been placed on Shri Samadhi. The whole building
of Shri Anand Shanti Bhawan is being built with the huge
slabs of white marble. As per orders of the Master, all the
devotees perform Aarti-Puja here in the evening. When
completed, it will be a huge and magnificent building, which
will accommodate thousands of devotees for the 'Darshan' of
'Shri Samadhi'. It has circular steps in the four corners of
the verandas to climb up to the first floor. There are four
pavilions on the four corners there. A dome has been built
just in the middle of Shri Samadhi. Shri Anand Shanti
Bhawan, standing on the bank of Shri Anandsar with water
full of ripples, is displaying its own splendour. This is
still under construction.
SHRI
ANAND SHANTI DHAM
This
is situated on the left of Shri Anand Shanti Bhawan. This is
the Samadhi of the Fourth Master. On Thursday, the 16th
July, 1970 A. D. or the sankrant of Shrawan, Samwat 2027 B.
K., Asarh Shudi Dwadshi, Shri Sadguru Dev Maharaj Ji-- the
Fifth Master, placed a big Photograph of the Fourth Master,
on the Samadhi. Its foundation was laid by the Fifth Master
on Wednesday, the 2nd June, 1971, or 20th Jeshtha, Samwat
2028 B. K.-Jeshtha Shudhi Naumi, on the occasion of the
First Death Anniversary of the Fourth Master. A plan-sketch
has been prepared to build this building also with white
marble slabs. This building is still under
construction.
SHRI
ANAND AMBIT KUND
The
foundation of 'Shri Anand Amrit Kund', which had been
decided to be built on all the four corners of Shri Param
Hansa Advait Mandir, was laid by Shri Shri 108 Shri Sadguru
Dev Maharaj Ji-the Third Master, Who blessed that all the
devotees would take 'Charanamrit' from these kunds,
(reservoirs) and would thus purify their mind and embellish
it with Bhakti and spirituality. This plan still awaits its
implementation.
In
brief all these sacred buildings, Shri Paramhansa Advait
Mandir, Shri Anand Shanti Bhawan and Shri Anand Shanti Dham,
which are within the precincts of Shri Anandsar, are the
places of worship. It appears as if Shri Anandsar has taken
them in its lap and is in a way forming the boundary of
these places. It has, thus, taken the credit of making Shri
Anandpur as the great seat of pilgrimage. Although the whole
area of Shri Anandpur is a place of pilgrimage, the credit
of making it the most sacred place of pilgrimage, goes to
these sacred places. These buildings and places are the
memorials of the Paramhansas and are just proud of their
being fortunate, because the devotees and seekers from far
and near come here for the 'Darshan' of the Master, for
bathing in Shri Anandsar, for satsanga and for acquiring
spiritual knowledge.
HEARTY
DESIRE
Today
the flame of spiritualism burns in every corner of the world
on account of the efforts made by the Great Param Hansas, as
well as because of Shri Anandpur Satsang Ashrama, the main
centre of Prema-Bhakti. May this Sampardaya (system) ever
remain steadfast like the Himalayas in guiding the
path-forsaken souls to the right path for ages to come ! May
the rays of Divine light, emanating from this sacred and
great Durbar, remove the deep darkness from the hearts of
one and all, so long as the sun and moon exist in the sky
and the earth is there !
The
devotees of the whole world pray to the Great Param Hansas
that the Fifth Master may continue to be the Presiding
Saint, Leader and Guide of this Sampardaya, for ages to come
and may He show the devotees the path of Bhakti and
spiritualism ! May we, the possessors of shortcomings, the
worshippers of the sacred dust of the Master's lotus feet,
the lowly of the lowliest, continue to be the black bees, of
the Master's lotus feet, and keep on drinking the nectar of
Bhakti and spiritualism for ages to come.
THE
DEVOTEE'S PRAYER
Oh,
the Spiritual Emperor of the Times ! May Thy reign last for
ever ! Thou art the benefactor of the devotees and the Head
of the Saints. We make this request crores of times that Thy
graceful face may continue to shine in our eyes. Thou art
the Lord of our hearts. May we sacrifice ourselves for Thee
! The spiritual throne of Shri Anandpur is matchless in the
three worlds. It is the eternal flame of spiritual light.
May the glory of the Paramhansas shine and may the Lord
remain lovable in His Divine beauty for ever. Thou art
embodiment of love and ocean of mercy. Thou hast lighted the
three worlds with Thy refulgence. Thou art blissful and
calm. We are really fortunate in having Thee as our Master.
Thy grace has taken away all our miseries and has filled
everyone's heart with joy. Oh, the beloved of the three
worlds, Thou art the light of our eyes. Thy words render our
hearts cool and calm. Oh, the merciful Lord ! May Thee live
for crores of years. May we enjoy Thy protection for ever !
Such are the prayers of all the human beings, the Munis and
gods. Oh, the benefactor ! This humble devotee seeks Thy
protection. Kindly grant him place at Thy feet. Thou art
kind and merciful. Kindly accede to our prayers. After
presenting these humble flowers of our faith at the lotus
feet of the Master, we are in front of Him with our skirt
spread for His mercy, so that He may ever benefit the sewaks
by filling their skirt with the bounties out of His Divine
store of kindness !
GLOSSARY
(Meanings
of a few technical Hindi words used in this book)
A
Aak.
A forest shrub yielding bitter milk and bitter
fruit.
Aasana.
Posture.
Advait
Mat. The system based on non-dualism.
Agam
Loka. Name of a spiritual realm high up within
man.
Akshohini.
A measure for counting the armies in olden days.
Alakh
Loka. A higher spiritual realm within man and to be achieved
by meditation.
Amavasya.
Night of full darkness when there is no moon in the
skies.
Anami-Loka.
The highest spiritual realm, destination of the practiser of
meditation. Ashta-grahi-Yoga. Confluence of the eight
planets of the Zodiac.
B
Babool.
Acacia tree.
Badi.
Dark fortnight of the moon.
Bais.
Lady saints.
Baoli.
A well bigger in size and rectangular in shape.
Basant
Panchmi. A Hindu festival commencing on the advent of spring
season.
Bhagtainis.
Lady devotees.
Bhagwan.
God.
Bhakti.
Devotion unto God.
Bhandara.
Community free kitchen.
Bhanwar
Gupha. A spiritual plane high above.
Bhil.
A particular race of the forest-living people.
Brahm.
Almighty.
Brahma.
The god-creator.
Brahmand
Desha. Higher spiritual plane above the eyes.
Brahmin.
A high caste in Hindus.
C
Chakaur.
The fabulous bird ruddy-goose which is believed to be much
enamoured of moon. Chandrakant Mani. A particular gem which
attracts the rays of the moon.
Chaudash.
Fourteenth day of moon.
Chet
or Chaitra. First month of the Bikrami year.
Chitra
Gupta. Secret messenger of the god of death, is believed to
keep account of the actions performed by individuals.
Chola.
Tunic shirt.
D
Dal-Phulka.
Ordinary and simple meals.
Darshan.
Sight or vision.
Daswan
Duar. Tenth portal of body situated high above.
Dayal
Desha. Higher spiritual plane between Pind-desha and
Brahmand-desha.
Deen
Dayal. Compassionate towards the down-trodden.
Dbaak.
A forest shrub without bearing any fruit.
Dharam
Raja. Divine Judge before whom an individual is presented
after death for judgement.
Dharamshala.
A free inn for the travellers.
Dooj.
Second day of the moon.
Durbar.
Divine court of the Saints.
Dwapara.
Name of an age out of the four ages.
F
Faqir.
A recluse or a beggar.
G
Gaddi.
Throne.
Gosain.
A family-priest of the Hindus.
Granthas.
Sacred books or scriptures.
Guru
Granth Sahib. Holy book of the Sikhs.
Guru-Mahima.
Glory of the Guru.
H
Hakim.
Doctor.
Haveli.
Courtyard.
Hridaya.
The heart.
Hukam
Nama. Document containing a particular order or
behest.
J
Jagirdar.
Owner of an estate.
Jaikara.
Slogan of victory.
Jhonparies.
Cottages with thatched roofs.
Jiva.
Individual soul.
K
Kaal.
Death, time.
Kaal
Desha. Part of human body below the eyes.
Kali
Yuga. One of the four ages, the dark age.
Kamal,
Kamalini. Lotus flower.
Kantha.
Throat.
Keekar.
Acacia tree.
Kothi.
Building.
Kumudni.
A particular variety of lotus that blooms in the moonlit
night alone.
L
Lingam
of Shiva. An effigy of god Shiva.
M
Maharajadhiraja.
Emperor of the emperors.
Maha-Samadhi.
Final resting place of the Great Souls.
Maha-Shunnya.
A spiritual realm of perfect calm high above the tenth
portal.
Mahesha.
The god Shiva.
Mahua.
A wild tree yielding sweet fruits.
Manglacharan.
Solicitation for benediction.
Mantra.
Recitation of secret words to produce spell.
Maya.
Illusion.
Muni.
A sage.
N
Nabhi.
Naval.
Nabis.
Plural of Nabi, messengers of God.
Nafiri.
A musical instrument producing melodious tunes, a flute.
NAM.
Holy Name of God.
NAM-Updesha.
Bestowal of holy NAM on someone.
Neem.
A wild tree with bitter fruits and leaves.
P
Palang.
A cot.
Papiha.
Sparrow-hawk, a fabulous bird which constantly cries for
rain, with utmost yearning.
Par-Brahma.
God Almighty.
Parvati.
The goddess Durga.
Pathan.
An inhabitant of mountains.
Patwari.
Record-keeper of the village-lands.
Pind.
Body, an offering made for the redemption of
soul.
Pind-Desha.
Part of body below the eyes.
Plash.
Same as Dhaak.
Poornima
or Purnima. Night of the full moon.
Prasad.
Blessed food.
Prayag-Raja.
A sacred pilgrim-place where there is confluence of three
sacred rivers.
Prema-Bhakti.
Love-devotion.
Puja.
Worship.
Pukh
Nakshatra. Name of a planet.
Puranas.
Ancient holy books of the Hindus.
R
Rajas.
One of the three attributes of human nature, activity.
Raj-Tilak.
Application of saffron on the forehead of a king indicating
his accession to the throne.
Rishis.
Hermits, sages.
S
Saag.
Ordinary cheap food.
Sach
Khand. The real abode of the High Souls.
Sadguru.
The Spiritual Master, Preceptor.
Sahaj-Yoga.
Simple way of attaining union with God.
Sahasra-Dal-Kamal.
Thousand petalled lotus, a high spiritual plane just above
the eyes.
Sanchit
Karmas. Accumulated actions of the past births.
Sangat.
Congregation of devotees.
Sant-Mat.
Path of the Saints.
Saraswati.
Name of a sacred river.
Sarson
A variety of oil-seeds.
Sat-Loka.
Abode of the Saints, a higher spiritual realm.
SAT
NAM. True Name of God, bestowed by a Spiritual
Master.
Satsangis.
Devotees interested in spiritual discourses.
Sattva
or Sat. Highest of the three attributes of human-nature,
goodness.
Sat-Yuga.
First age of the four, in which Truth alone rules
supreme.
Sewa.
service rendered to the Saints.
Sewaks.
Sewadars. Those who render service to the Master.
Shamianas.
Tents.
Shanker.
Name of the god Shiva.
Shastras.
Scriptures.
Sheesham.
A tree providing abundant and cool shade.
Shudi.
Bright fortnight of the moon.
Shudras.
Persons of lowest caste.
Shunnya-Desha.
Same as Daswan Duar.
Sukarma
Yoga. An ominous hour according to astrologers.
Swanti.
Name of a planet.
T
Tamas.
Tam, despicable attribute of the human-nature, conducive of
lethargy and laziness.
Tapas.
Austerity.
Tapasvis.
Those who practise austerities.
Tapra.
Cottage made of grass or hey.
Tendu.
A wild tree bearing sour fruits.
Tiratha.
Place of pilgrim.
Treta-Yuga.
Third age, the age of Lord Rama.
Trikuti.
Triangle-shaped Spiritual plane high above.
Tulsi-Krit-Ramayana.
The epic relating to Lord Rama composed by Saint
Tulsidas.
V
Vaishyas.
Tradesmen, Persons of the caste of traders.
Vakil.
A lawyer.
Vandana.
Salutation, Obeisance.
Vedas.
Holy books of the Hindus.
Vishnu.
The god who provides livelihood to all beings.
Y
Yajna.
Sacrificial fire.
Yamuna.
Name of a sacred river.
Yogeshwara.
One who has mastered the science of union with God.
Yogi,
Yogis. Practicant (s) of the science of Yoga.
CORRIGENDA
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