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Ananda Marga

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Ananda Marga (Path of Bliss) is a spiritual philosophy and set of practices to incorporate into one's life, as one sees fit. Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha (Society for the Propagation of the Path of Bliss) is a society and organization based on it. It was founded in Bihar, India in 1955 by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar (1921-1990). His spiritual name is Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. The movement defines its mission as service to all and individual self-realization. Each human being can express their spiritual, mental and physical potentialities through development in those spheres, and a disciplined way of life helps in this regard. As a religion Ananda Marga is usually classified within the new religious movements as originating in the Hindu traditions. It's 16 points are practices one can adopt.[1] Tantra and Yoga is a important part.[2]

The 16 Points

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  • Point 1 - After urination, wash the urinary organ with water
  • Point 2 - Males should keep the foreskin clean (Foreskin#Autocircumcision)
  • Point 3 - Do not cut the hair of the glandular joints of the body
  • Point 4 - Males should always use supporting underwear
  • Point 5 - Do Half Bath as prescribed
  • Point 6 - Bathe according to the prescribed system
  • Point 7 - Take only sentient/lucid food - which is that involving photosynthesis
  • Point 8 - Observe fast as prescribed
  • Point 9 – Do Meditation regularly
  • Point 10 - Observe uncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the Ista (spiritual goal)
  • Point 11 - Observe uncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the Ideology (social wellbeing)
  • Point 12 - Observe uncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the Supreme Command
  • Point 13 - Observe uncompromising strictness and faith regarding the sanctity of the Conduct Rules
  • Point 14 - Always remember the contents of your oaths
  • Point 15 - Regular participation in the weekly collective meditation at the local centre of spiritual awakening
  • Point 16 - Observe Conduct Rules, Seminar, Duty, Kiirtana (C.S.D.K.)

References

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  1. "16 Points – Ananda Marga® – New York Sector".
  2. "Tantra Yoga for Transformation".