Sarkar’s system of spiritual practice has been described as a practical synthesis of Vedic and Tantric philosophies. He denounced materialism and capitalism, and described the universe as a result of macropsychic conation – the entire universe exists within the cosmic mind, which itself is the first expression of consciousness coming under the bondage of its own nature.
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar (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, Indian philosopher, yogi, author, leader, poet, composer, and linguist.
Sarkar was the founder of Ananda Marga (the Path of Bliss) in 1955, a spiritual and social organisation that offers instruction in meditation and yoga. Gyani Zail Singh, seventh President of India, has said about Sarkar: “Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar was one of the greatest modern philosophers of India.”