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'''Progressive Utilization Theory''', also known by the acronym '''PROUT''', ''(logo pictured)'' is a philosophical theory of socioeconomic and sociopolitical ideas propounded by Indian philosopher and spiritual leader [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]]. Considered an integral part of [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar#Spiritual _philosophy|his spiritual philosophy]], Sarkar formulated the theory of his [[Ananda Marga]] movement in 1959 and summarized it in the fifth chapter of his influential work ''[[Ananda Sutram]]''. PROUT may be defined by examining the three words from which the acronym is derived: ''progressive'', ''utilization'', and ''theory''.  
'''Kiirtan''' (or ''kiirtana'') nowadays is typically the chanting out loud of a specially empowered [[:wikipedia:Mantra|mantra]], an 8-syllabled ''siddha mantra'' (perfect incantation). In [[Ananda Marga]], the mantra used is '''''Bábá náma kevalam'''''. The language is [[Roman Samskrta transliteration|Saḿskrta]]. The meaning is: Only the name of the Dearest One, only the name of [[Parama Purusa|Parama Puruśa]].


PROUT recognizes two types of theory: (1) ''theory'' derived from practice (pragmatism) and (2) ''theory'' divorced from practice. PROUT asserts that only the former type of theory can surely be materialized (although that materialization requires time, effort, and opportunity). With respect to the latter type of theory, it may or may not have the potential to be materialized.(... '''[[Progressive Utilization Theory|Continue reading]]''')
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Kiirtan (or kiirtana) nowadays is typically the chanting out loud of a specially empowered mantra, an 8-syllabled siddha mantra (perfect incantation). In Ananda Marga, the mantra used is Bábá náma kevalam. The language is Saḿskrta. The meaning is: Only the name of the Dearest One, only the name of Parama Puruśa.

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