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PROUT Gems

5th fundamental principle of Prout

The method of utilization should vary in accordance with the changes in
time, space and person, and the utilization should be of a progressive
nature.

Purport: The proper use of any object changes in accordance with the changes
in time, place and person. Those who cannot understand this simple reality
want to cling to the skeleton of the past and are consequently rejected by
contemporary, living society. Sentiments based on narrow national outlook,
regional outlook, ancestral pride or caste pride, etc, tend to keep people
away from fundamental principles and rudimental facts. Those influenced by
such sentiments cannot openly accept the simple truth. Consequently they are
compelled to slink away to the back stage after having done indescribable
damage to their country and fellow citizens.

The method of utilization of every object inevitably occurs according to
changes in time, place and person. After recognizing this fact people will
have to progressively utilize every object and every idea. For example,
scientific research must be applied so that a person, instead of wielding
one huge hammer today, will be able to wield many hammers simultaneously,
using the same strength. In other words, scientific research, guided by
progressive ideas, should extract greater and greater service from the same
human potential. It is not a sign of progress to use outdated scientific
technology in an age of developed science.

Human beings will have to bravely face whatever large and small obstacles
that may arise due to the use of various resources and materials created by
progressive ideas and developed technology. Human beings have to march
forward to victory on the path of all-round fulfilment in life.

Ananda Sutram 1962 by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti / P R Sarkar

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Take another particular example. Suppose a physically strong person serves
the society as a rickshaw puller or a market porter. As the rickshaw may
become out dated some day, the method of utilizing their physical strength
should vary. If a person is intellectually developed but has the same
physical strength as others, their intellectual potentiality should be
utilized. Thus the process of utilization will not be the same for all
people. Better methods of utilization should be continually developed, but
the process of utilization should be progressive in nature.

What is meant by "the utilization should be of progressive nature"?

The ever new and fresh is the optimal aim. What is normal today is not so
tomorrow and vice versa; what is viewed as abnormal today may be the norm of
tomorrow. Guided by progressive ideas human beings should not be guided by
superstition, disbelief or dogma, but should continue to look for ever new
and fresh ways of utilizing all sorts of potential for the good and
happiness of all.

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The specialty of the 5th fundamental principle of Prout

The fifth fundamental principle of Prout is as follows: "The method of
utilization should vary in accordance with the changes of time, place and
person, and the utilization should be progressive in nature." This principle
has its peculiar specialty. Let us examine where this specialty lies.

Everything in this universe is subject to change and the relative factors of
time, space and person are also subject to change. Everything comes within
the periphery of time and space, including human beings and society, so
proper adjustment must be maintained between time, space and person. If this
adjustment is not maintained, human beings will not be able to maintain
their existence.

Change is the law of order, the law of nature. If any theory does not adjust
with this law, then it is sure to die. Many theories, many ideologies and
many so-called religions of the past have died because they could not adjust
to changing circumstances. Time and space are changing and Prout will also
have to adjust with that change. The principles of Prout will not change;
rather the application of Prout will adjust with the changing circumstances.
 Human beings will have to move forward by recognizing and adjusting with
changes in time and space. Adjustment and flexibility are essentials for
human progress.

It is a sign of flexibility in society that people do not follow the same
old habits. If society continues to follow the same patterns, it becomes
static and dies. In one scripture it is written that to lend money on
interest is a sin. If people follow this religious principle strictly, there
cannot be any banking system and the whole society will suffer. To run the
government properly either the leaders of society will have to either
violate this principle or knowingly undermine society by following their
religious dogma. If they take the latter path we can say they have been
goaded by dogma, but if they follow their dogma strictly they will be
rejected by the modern age. This type of dilemma is confronting almost all
the so-called religions in the world today. So, everything must adjust with
time, space and person. If people do not maintain any adjustment with time,
space and person, then their community will inevitably become out-dated.

About 150 years ago Karl Marx observed that there was social disparity and
exploitation in society. He believed that social injustice was caused by
differences in income, so he thought or his thoughts when implemented were
that if there was no individual income and people lived in the commune
system, and the government provided food and clothing to the people, then
there would be no injustice. But has the commune system solved the problems
of communist countries?

Intelligent people working in the commune system earn the same as ordinary
people, and consequently there is no incentive for them to work hard. People
naturally question the value of their labour if everybody is paid the same.
The applied theory of the commune system has reached a deadlock. In such
conditions no one will utilize his or her maximum capacity and the
capabilities of a genius will not get any scope for expression. If a wise
and intelligent person has the same influence as an unintelligent person,
the whole community or society will collapse.

This is what happened in communist countries. The commune system of
production has proved to be impractical because it does not encourage
individual initiative or provide incentives to talented people. This is the
main reason for the failure of the commune system. The USSR had to purchase
wheat from Canada, U.S.A. and Australia, which are capitalist countries,

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