March 5th marks a painful day in the Ananda Marga calendar, as we honor the memories of five courageous Sadvipras who, like Dadhichi, willingly sacrificed their lives to vanquish a great evil on 5th March 1967 at Ananda Nagar. This day is remembered with profound unhappiness and joyousness, as we recall the heroic deeds of the Dadhichi Five and all those who have given their lives for the Ideology.
The Dadhichi Divas/Day was born out of a tragical event that unfolded on March 5th, 1967. Five of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti jii’s most devoted WT children– Ac’Abhedananda Avt, Bharat Kumar, Prabhas Kumar, Abodh Kumar, and Ac’Sachidananda Avt. – demonstrated unshakable courage in the face of adversity. Despite being vastly outnumbered by the local goons or villagers especially instigated by communists mentality, as our cadres of Baba fought valiantly against their attackers, ultimately succumbing to their injuries and were butchered.
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and their bravery has earned our Dadhicii brothers permanent place in the annals of Ananda Marga as well in Global chronological history. To commemorate their sacrifice, we observe the Dadhichi Day every year with half a day fasting, collective meditation, and a collective meal in the evening.
In the continuation, it is hereby mentioned the Calcutta Tragedy: A Heinous Act of Violence on April 30th, 1982, a gruesome incident shook the city of Calcutta. A group of thugs, incited by malicious propaganda of communists again, surrounded a group of Ananda Marga sannyasi monks and sannyasi nuns attending an educational convention. The attackers blinded them with acid, mutilated them with knives, beat them with iron rods, and burnt them alive.
The brutality of the attack sent shock-waves throughout the city, with widespread outrage and condemnation. The local police, despite being in close proximity, failed to arrive on the scene in a timely manner. The perpetrators, though identified, were never apprehended or brought to justice even to this day.
The victims were none other than Baba’s children to face this heinous crime were our Dadhicii’s – 16 sannyasi monks and – 1 sannyasi nun.
Their memories will live on, and their sacrifice will continue to inspire us to uphold the principles of justice, compassion, and righteousness.
“As humanity stands at the threshold of a crucial moment, two distinct paths lie before us. On one side, a radiant new era beckons, promising unprecedented glory and transformation. On the other, the remnants of a bygone era linger, worn and weary.
Baba’s message conveys for all time, a sense of urgency and hope, urging individuals to seize the opportunity to create a brighter future. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth, renewal, and collective effort in shaping a glorious new era. The tone is inspirational, motivational, and optimistic, encouraging all our Baba’s children to embrace change and work towards a better tomorrow.
Truly at His wee bit Grace,
Acarya Gatimayananda Avadhuta
