Shri Prabhat Ranjan Sarkár (1921-1990) an Indian Seer, Philosopher, propounder of PROUT (an acronym for Progressive Utilization Theory), is known as Shrii Shrii Anandamürti in spiritual field. PROUT is a part of Ananda Märga philosophy.
Shortly before His departure Shri Prabhát Ranjan Sarkar observed, "Economics today is a theoretical extravaganza. It should be made more practical." He was of the view that economics must be a precise, practical science and should be properly developed for the welfare of all.
Shri Prabhát Ranjan Sarkár gave a discourse on 26 January 1958, at Trimohan, Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India, as President of Renaissance Universal which has been published as 'Problems of the Day". This discourse contains discussion on various socio-economic problems and solutions.
Later during the series of discourses of Idea and Ideology (from 27-05-1959 to 05-06-1959), the subject of discourse on 5th June 1959 was "Cosmic Brotherhood", in which He said," Thus, the social philosophy of Ananda Márga advocates the development of the integrated personality of the individual, and also the establishment of world fraternity, inculcating in human psychology a Cosmic sentiment. The Márga advocates progressive utilization of mundane and supramundane factors of the Cosmos. The society needs a stir for life, vigour and progress, and for this Ananda Márga advocates the Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT), meaning there by progressive utilization of all factors. Those who support this principle may be termed "Proutists".
"The principles of Prout depend upon the following fundamental factors: ....", and gave five principles, which are called the five fundamental principles of PROUT.
Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti, the founder of Ánanda Márga, dictated the Ánanda Sútram - 85 Samskrta aphorisms in a series of night sessions in 1961. Of these, 16 Sútras of 5th chapter pertain to PROUT. The five fundamental principles are included as 12th to 16th Sutras of the same chapter. First Chapter contains 25 Sütras dealing in Cosmology Brahmacakra, Second Chapter has 24 Sutras concerning Epistemology explaining Dharma and the nature of universe, Third Chapter consists 12 Sutras concerning Ontology (metaphysical science-mind, sadhana Fourth Chapter, consisting & Sutras deals with Tantra, Creation of Universe, Kundalini, Fifth chapter, comprising of 16 Sútras deals with Theory of history and socio-economic philosophy-PROUT.
Of the 16 Sutras of 5th chapter, I to 7 are the principles governing social laws; 8 to 11 are the principles governing economic laws, 12 16 are the Five Fundamental Principles of PROUT. The chapter ends with the statement "Pragatishiilaupayogatattvamidari sarvajanahitártham sarvajanasukhárthań pracáritam." [This is the Progressive Utilization Theory, propounded for the happiness and all-round welfare of all.
Among the various economic theories and systems, none except PROUT qualify as Artha Shastra; all others can be called Dhana Shastra.
PROUT writings are spread over in 21 volumes of 'Prout in a Nutshell' series consisting more than 250 discourses in 1400 plus pages, apart from other relevant discourses printed in Ananda Márga books. PROUT at a Glance' is an attempt to give a quick look at this holistic philosophy. Sentences from different discourses have been compiled under different subject wise headings and references have been cited for further study. However it is necessary to go through all the related discourses on PROUT for deeper understanding.
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