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AMPS Records Disappearance: A Serious Issue of Transparency, Law, and Trust
It is with deep concern that many members and observers of the Ananda Marga community have noted a troubling situation regarding the official records of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha (AMPS), which constitute the constitutional and organizational foundation of the Mission. More than two years have passed since a request was formally submitted under the Right
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Spiritual vs. Administrative: The Tension Between Ideals and Power in Ananda Marga
Introduction The Caryácarya, Ananda Marga’s foundational text, has evolved through editions (1975, 1985, and the modern electronic version), revealing systemic discrepancies that threaten the organization’s integrity. Critical chapters—27 (Social Punishment), 35–38 (Governance Boards), and 39 (Bhukti Pradhána)—highlight structural flaws, power imbalances, and ethical risks. This article analyzes these chapters’ evolution, their implications for governance, and
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The Caryacarya’s Dilemma: Manipulations, Power and the Future of Ananda Marga
The discussion centers on Caryacarya, the foundational text of Ananda Marga, focusing on discrepancies between the 1975 and 1985 editions, organizational governance, roles of key figures (Acharyas, Margiis, Avadhutas), and legal/ethical concerns arising from text manipulation. Key issues include: 1. Structural and Content Discrepancies Between Editions 2. Organizational Structure and Role Conflicts 3. Legal and
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Ananda Marga Carya’carya Part One – Chapter 1
Infant’s Ja’takarma (The First Feeding of Solid Food and Naming of an Infant) Ja’takarma: When an infant is aged six months (some time between six months and one year), at least five Gurubhra’ta’s will sit together some day and the infant will be laid before them. Thereafter, the A’ca’rya (or, the oldest person present ii
