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| '''1962''' || Sarkar founded his order of [[renunciate]]s.<ref group=note>These ''ácáryas'' are full-time workers and fully ordained ministers. The juniors, known as ''brahmachariis'' and ''brahmacariniis'' for male and female respectively, are dressed up in a saffron-coloured top and a white bottom, while the seniors, known as ''avadhutas'' and ''avadhutikas'', are dressed in full saffron attire.</ref>
| '''1962''' || Sarkar founded his order of [[renunciate]]s.<ref group=note>These ''ácáryas'' are full-time workers and fully ordained ministers. The juniors, known as ''brahmachariis'' and ''brahmacariniis'' for male and female respectively, are dressed up in a saffron-coloured top and a white bottom, while the seniors, known as ''avadhutas'' and ''avadhutikas'', are dressed in full saffron attire.</ref>
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| '''1963''' || The Education, Relief, and Welfare Section (ERAWS) of AMPS was founded.{{sfn|Bussey|2010|p=79}} The service activities, such as schools, orphanages, and emergency relief work that had begun from the inception of AMPS henceforth were managed by ERAWS. AMPS registered its headquarters at [[Anandanagar]], West Bengal.
| '''1963''' || The Education, Relief, and Welfare Section (ERAWS) of AMPS was founded.{{sfn|Bussey|2010|p=79}} The service activities, such as schools, orphanages, and emergency relief work that had begun from the inception of AMPS henceforth were managed by ERAWS. AMPS registered its headquarters at Anandanagar, West Bengal.
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| '''1964''' || The Ananda Marga Board of Education was formed.
| '''1964''' || The Ananda Marga Board of Education was formed.
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| '''1965''' || Women’s Welfare Department (WWD) and Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) were started.  
| '''1965''' || Women’s Welfare Department (WWD) and Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) were started.  
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| '''1967''' || The first acaryas left the Indian [[subcontinent]] to propagate worldwide the spiritual philosophy and practices of ''Ananda Marga''.{{sfn|Ng|1995}}{{sfn|Miller|1999}}
| '''1967''' || The first acaryas left the Indian subcontinent to propagate worldwide the spiritual philosophy and practices of ''Ananda Marga''.{{sfn|Ng|1995}}{{sfn|Miller|1999}}
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| '''1969''' || The first AMPS ''Sectorial office'' was created in "New York Sector" (whose jurisdiction is North and Central America as well as the Caribbean. The office was in Carbondale, Illinois, USA.{{sfn|Ng|1995}}{{sfn|Miller|1999}}
| '''1969''' || The first AMPS ''Sectorial office'' was created in "New York Sector" (whose jurisdiction is North and Central America as well as the Caribbean. The office was in Carbondale, Illinois, USA.{{sfn|Ng|1995}}{{sfn|Miller|1999}}
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| '''1973''' || Approximately 100 local centers teaching yoga, meditation, spiritual and social philosophies in many countries of the world had been established.{{sfn|Ng, F.|1995}}{{sfn|Miller|1999}}.  
| '''1973''' || Approximately 100 local centers teaching yoga, meditation, spiritual and social philosophies in many countries of the world had been established.{{sfn|Ng, F.|1995}}{{sfn|Miller|1999}}.  


On February 12, Sarkar was poisoned in Bankipur Central Jail, [[Patna]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,907243,00.html|title=Religion: Violent Bliss|publisher=Time Magazine|date=May 14, 1973|accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref>{{sfn|Ghista|2011}}. After coming out of a coma and recovering from other poisoning symptoms (including temporary blindness), Sarkar demanded a judicial investigation into his poisoning.<ref group=note>The poisoning causes serious health problems to the leader, partially damaging his sight.</ref> On April 1, with his demand unanswered, Sarkar started a protest fast, subsisting on no more than a daily cup of yoghurt mixed with water. Sarkar continued his fast for five years, four months, and two days. He broke his fast only after his acquittal and subsequent release from prison on August 2 of 1978.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proutglobe.org/2011/09/40-years-since-sarkar-was-jailed-poisoned/|title=40 Years Since Sarkar Was Jailed, Poisoned|publisher=Prout Global|date=January 2011|accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref>
On February 12, Sarkar was poisoned in Bankipur Central Jail, Patna.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,907243,00.html|title=Religion: Violent Bliss|publisher=Time Magazine|date=May 14, 1973|accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref>{{sfn|Ghista|2011}}. After coming out of a coma and recovering from other poisoning symptoms (including temporary blindness), Sarkar demanded a judicial investigation into his poisoning.<ref group=note>The poisoning causes serious health problems to the leader, partially damaging his sight.</ref> On April 1, with his demand unanswered, Sarkar started a protest fast, subsisting on no more than a daily cup of yoghurt mixed with water. Sarkar continued his fast for five years, four months, and two days. He broke his fast only after his acquittal and subsequent release from prison on August 2 of 1978.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proutglobe.org/2011/09/40-years-since-sarkar-was-jailed-poisoned/|title=40 Years Since Sarkar Was Jailed, Poisoned|publisher=Prout Global|date=January 2011|accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref>
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| '''1975''' to '''1977'''  || Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (Ladies), AMURTEL, was started.
| '''1975''' to '''1977'''  || Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (Ladies), AMURTEL, was started.


June 26: under the [[The Emergency (India)|state of emergency]] (which will last until March 21, 1977) imposed by the Indian government of [[Indira Gandhi]] most of his opponents, including ''Ananda Marga'', are outlawed and arrested. Over 400 of its schools in India are closed down, and numerous ministers and adherents are imprisoned with false charges. This situation, together with the arbitrary detention and the alleged poisoning of Sarkar, leads to a global campaign of protests by many followers of ''Ananda Marga''. As a desperate form of protest a few members of ''Ananda Marga'', against the will of their master, committed [[self-immolation]] in the late 1970s.{{sfn|Prins|2005|p=251}}{{sfn|Barker|1989|p=168 and 54-5}} In the wake of protests three members of the organization assault and injure an employee of the Indian Government in London.<ref group=note>They were sentenced to a total of 12 years on 1978 (see Birmingham Evening Mail, Saturday, November 4, 1978).</ref>
1975 June 26: Under the [[:wikipedia:The Emergency (India)|state of emergency]] imposed by the Indian government of [[:wikipedia:Indira Gandhi|Indira Gandhi]], Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha and numerous affiliated organizations were outlawed. Over 400 AMPS schools in India were closed down, and numerous AMPS workers and general members were imprisoned. This situation, together with the ongoing protest fast of Sarkar, led to a global campaign of protests by members of AMPS. During this period, several members of AMPS, committed self-immolation in protest.{{sfn|Prins|2005|p=251}}{{sfn|Barker|1989|p=168 and 54-5}} In the wake of those protests, three members of AMPS assaulted and injured an employee of the Indian Government in London.<ref group=note>They were sentenced to a total of 12 years on 1978 (see Birmingham Evening Mail, Saturday, November 4, 1978).</ref>


The board "Prevention of [[Cruelty]] to Animals and Plants" (PCAP) is founded.<ref name="pcap.ws">[http://pcap.ws/ Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Plants (PCAP)] (Retrieved 24 November 2012).</ref>
The ''Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Plants'' (PCAP) department was founded.<ref name="pcap.ws">[http://pcap.ws/ Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Plants (PCAP)] (Retrieved 24 November 2012).</ref>
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| '''1978''' || February 13 and June 15: some members of Ananda Marga are alleged to have been involved in violent acts to protest against the unjust detention and poisoning of P. R. Sarkar in India.<ref group=note>The accusations: 1)the bombing of the [[Sydney Hilton bombing|Sydney Hilton]] hotel during the [[Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting]] in Australia (on February 13) and, 2)the conspiracy to murder the leader of the Australian National Front, Robert Cameron (on June 15). Evidence subsequently produced in court showed that Ananda Marga had been closely watched by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) since the movement arrived in Australia in the early 1970s. This included telephone taps, and other surveillance methods.
| '''1978''' || February 13 and June 15: Some members of AMPS in Australia were alleged to have been involved in violent acts to protest against the unjust detention and poisoning of Sarkar.<ref group=note>The accusations: 1)Bombing of the [[Sydney Hilton bombing|Sydney Hilton]] hotel during the [[Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting]] in Australia (on February 13) and, 2)Conspiracy to murder the leader of the Australian National Front, Robert Cameron (on June 15). Evidence subsequently produced in court showed that AMPS had been closely watched by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) since the movement arrived in Australia in the early 1970s. This included telephone taps, and other surveillance methods.
Subsequent to the appeal to the High Court, a judicial inquiry in New South Wales cast doubt over police informer, Richard Seary, a prosecution witness, on whose affidavits was primarily based prosecution ([http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/other/IndigLRes/car/1993/6/21.html Responding to Custody Levels – Compensation for Miscarriage of Justice]).
Subsequent to the appeal to the High Court, a judicial inquiry in New South Wales cast doubt over police informer, Richard Seary, a prosecution witness, on whose affidavits the prosecution was primarily based ([http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/other/IndigLRes/car/1993/6/21.html Responding to Custody Levels – Compensation for Miscarriage of Justice]).
After a long judicial history the main prosecution witness was recognised as unreliable and the AM members were acquitted (1-[http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1984/85.html ''Alister v R'' ("Hilton Bombing case") (1984) HCA 85.], 2-[http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1984/85.html ''Alister v R'' ("Hilton Bombing case") per Murphy J (2) para 2 (1984) HCA 85.], 3-[http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1984/85.html ''Alister v R'' ("Hilton Bombing case") per Wilson & Dawson JJ para 17 (1984) HCA 85.], 4-[http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA19911209005 Parliament Hansard: Hilton Hotel Bombing, Government of New South Wales, December 9, 1991, accessdate=2008-03-13 (First motion for an inquiry)], 5-[http://www.wilsonsalmanac.com/hilton.html Pip Wilson (February 13, 2003). Lies, spies and the Sydney Hilton bombing, (accessdate=2008-03-16, archived from the original on 3 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-16)], 6-[http://www.benhills.com/articles/articles/SCM38a.html Ben Hills. The Hilton Fiasco. SMH 12 February 1998, p.11 (accessed 6 September 2010)]).
After a long judicial history the main prosecution witness was recognized as unreliable and the AMPS members were acquitted (1-[http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1984/85.html ''Alister v R'' ("Hilton Bombing case") (1984) HCA 85.], 2-[http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1984/85.html ''Alister v R'' ("Hilton Bombing case") per Murphy J (2) para 2 (1984) HCA 85.], 3-[http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1984/85.html ''Alister v R'' ("Hilton Bombing case") per Wilson & Dawson JJ para 17 (1984) HCA 85.], 4-[http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA19911209005 Parliament Hansard: Hilton Hotel Bombing, Government of New South Wales, December 9, 1991, accessdate=2008-03-13 (First motion for an inquiry)], 5-[http://www.wilsonsalmanac.com/hilton.html Pip Wilson (February 13, 2003). Lies, spies and the Sydney Hilton bombing, (accessdate=2008-03-16, archived from the original on 3 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-16)], 6-[http://www.benhills.com/articles/articles/SCM38a.html Ben Hills. The Hilton Fiasco. SMH 12 February 1998, p.11 (accessed 6 September 2010)]).
The perpertrators have never been found. Evidence that Australian security forces may have been responsible led to the New South Wales parliament unanimously calling for an inquiry in 1991[1] and 1995.[2]  The Government of Australia vetoed any inquiry.</ref>
The perpertrators have never been found. Evidence that Australian security forces may have been responsible led to the New South Wales parliament unanimously calling for an inquiry in 1991[1] and 1995.[2]  The Government of Australia vetoed any inquiry.</ref>
July 4: end of state of emergency in India: Sarkar is found innocent and acquitted on appeal.<ref>See [[Times of India|''Times of India'', July 5, 1978]].</ref>{{sfn|Melton|2010|p=105}}
 
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July 4: Sarkar was acquitted on appeal.<ref>See [[Times of India|''Times of India'', July 5, 1978]].</ref>{{sfn|Melton|2010|p=105}}
| '''1979''' || May: Sarkar travels overseas visiting Europe (Germany, France, [[Italy]]<ref group=note>In Italy Sarkar lands at [[Milan]]'s airport but due to visa problems he is not allowed to access in the country.</ref> Spain, Netherlands, [[Sweden]], Switzerland and Ireland).{{sfn|Vijayananda|1994|p=80}}
 
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August 2: Sarkar was released from prison.
| '''1980''' ||Sarkar visits [[Taiwan]], Thailand, Hong Kong, Greece, [[Turkey]], Israel, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Island.{{sfn|Vijayananda|1994|p=80}}
September: Sarkar visits [[Jamaica]] and [[Venezuela]].{{sfn|Vijayananda|1994|p=80}}<ref group=note>On April, Sarkar does not get a visa for the USA due to his problems with the Indian government. (See MacDougall, C. D., 1983).</ref>
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| '''1982''' || Sarkar introduces the philosophy of [[Neohumanism#Neohumanism|Neohumanism]]<ref group=note>On this subject see (Sarkar, P. R., 1982) and (Sarkar, P. R., 1987), (Ānanda Mitra, Ā. A. 1986). See also (Prasiidananda, A. A. 1990)</ref> and publishes several volumes on [[philology]].<ref group=note>Throughout his life Sarkar gave thousands of speeches on various themes which were further transcribed but not all yet published. The topics included spiritual philosophy, cosmology, history, anthropology, bio-psychology, farming, naturopathy, education, socioeconomic liberation, and other literary works.</ref> 
Sarkar began to compose what later would comprise of 5,018 songs collectively called [[Ananda Marga#Musical production|''Prabhata Samgiita'']] (Songs of the New Dawn).
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| '''1986''' || Sarkar began to propound the "Theory of ''[[Microvita theory|Microvita]]''".<ref group=note>Which can be defined as small, subtle [[Entity|entities]] which he said are the foundation of all [[existence]]</ref> The "''Microvita'' Research Institute" is founded to begin the researches on this field.
| '''1979''' || May: Sarkar took two world tours, visiting much of Europe<ref group=note>In Italy Sarkar lands at [[Milan]]'s airport but due to visa problems he was not allowed to enter the country.</ref>, Jamaica, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Greece, Turkey, Israel. Sarkar was not granted a visa to the United States, and he was not allowed entry into Italy and the Philippines (despite having a valid visa for the latter country).{{sfn|Vijayananda|1994|p=80}}<ref group=note>On April, Sarkar did not receive a visa for the USA due to his problems with the Indian government. (See MacDougall, C. D., 1983).</ref>
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| '''1990''' || September 7: Sarkar founds ''Ananda Marga Gurukula''.  
| '''1990''' || September 7: Sarkar founded ''Ananda Marga Gurukula''.  
October 21: Sarkar dies at 3:10&nbsp;pm. Acarya Shraddhananda Avadhuta is elected from the body of ''purodhas'' as President of the ''Ananda Marga'' global organization and ''Purodha Pramukha''.<ref group=note>He served in that capacity until his death in 2008.</ref>  
October 21: Sarkar died at 3:10&nbsp;pm. Acarya Shraddhananda Avadhuta was elected as the next [[Purodha Pramukha]] of AMPS.<ref group=note>He served in that capacity until his death in 2008.</ref>  
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| '''1991''' || ''Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team'' receives recognition as an NGO by the United Nations.
| '''1991''' || ''Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team'' received recognition as an NGO by the United Nations.
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| '''1996''' || The Supreme Court of India lifts the ban on government employees from being members of ''Ananda Marga'', and affirmed the legal status of the organization.
| '''1996''' || The Supreme Court of India lifted the ban on government employees being members of AMPS and affirmed the legal status of the organization.
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