Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar
Indian spiritual Guru, philosopher, social reformer, linguist, author and composer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar[1] (21 May 1921 – 21 October 1990), also known by his spiritual name Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti (Ánanda Múrti="Bliss Embodiment"), and known as Bábá ("Father") to his disciples, was a spiritual guru, philosopher,[2] social reformer, linguist, author and composer of 5,018 songs mostly in the Bengali language.[3][4] He founded Ananda Marga (the Path of Bliss) in 1955 as a spiritual and social organisation that continues to offer instruction in meditation and yoga.[4][5][6] and runs numerous social service and disaster relief projects throughout the world.
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar | |
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Born | (1921-05-21)21 May 1921 |
Died | 21 October 1990(1990-10-21) (aged 69) |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Vidyasagar College University of Calcutta |
Occupation(s) | Spiritual Guru, philosopher, social reformer, linguist, author and composer |
Known for | Founder of Ananda Marga, Progressive Utilization Theory, Amra Bangali, Prabhat Samgiita, Ananda Marga Universal Relief Teams |
Sarkar developed his system of spiritual practice as a synthesis of Vedic and Tantric philosophies.[7] He denounced religious dogmas, casteism, materialism and capitalism, considering all of these as impediments to social harmony, progress and spiritual growth. He described the universe as a manifestation of consciousness coming under the bondage of its own nature, resulting in creation. His spiritual and social philosophies embraced diversity as the law of nature; a result of Singular Consciousness expressing itself in numerous forms. Sarkar advocated for the welfare of humans and the planet through his socio-economic philosophy of PROUT, which is rooted in the idea of Neohumanism, a worldview based on inter-connectedness of all beings.