Anandamurti Ji - As I Knew Him

Preface It is very difficult to write about my master, Shri Shri Anandamurtiji. Though I had the opportunity of being in close contact with him from 1961 until hisMaha'pra'yan in 1990, when it comes to writing it all down, I feel my words are inadequate to truly express how I knew him. There are many stories and many incidents to tell. As I begin to write of one event, a cascade of memories is unleashed, one story after another, and I often don't know where to stop. This chain of stories creates a patch- work of images that, taken as a whole, reflect something of my master's multi-dimensional personality.

Shri Shri Anandamurtiji was the spiritual guide of millions of followers throughout the world. His revolutionary ideas in philosophy, ethics, economics and science have caught the attention of the thinking public and scholars alike. The Prabhat Samgit collection, unique in their magic and melody, has set a new trend in the world of music. His extensive writings on language as well as his short stories and essays have pioneered new ideas in the field of linguistics and literature. The full impact of his teachings has yet to be felt. Marga Guru is the Light for the new age.

Marga Guru, a spiritual master excellent, had within his scope many psychic and spiritual powers. He lived for the universal welfare of all; his thoughts, words and actions were in perfect harmony. And most especially, his unbounded love radiated from every fiber of his being. Every trait of his personality shone with a special glow. He embodied honesty and purity. He was a profound thinker and a man of high organizational caliber.

I have set out this book so that each chapter deals with one of his different outstanding qualities, illustrated with stories and biographical sketches. His never-failing optimism, his habit of using time and things to their fullest, his courage and spirit were all an integral part of his personality, and he used these qualities to set before us an example of living truth. It is my hope that the reader will be able to grasp something of the nature of Marga Guru and use it as an invaluable guideline in his or her life.

I am happy to present to the readers this English version of the Bengali book, Teachings of Shri Anandamurtiji printed on 1 January, 1994. I offer my sincere gratitude to Acharya. Pranavatmakananda Avadhuta for his untiring efforts to research and uncover all the stories that lay hidden in the memories of Marga Guru's disciples. I also wish to thank Avadhutika' Ananda Ruchia' A'c., my translator editor and typesetter, without whose tireless efforts this work would not have come out.

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