Kolkata: The Ananda Marga Pracharak Samgha held a two-day Dharma Maha Sammelan in Madhyamgram for spiritual aspirants. The programme included Prabhat Samgiita, kiirtan, and meditation. Acharya Vikashananda Avadhuta, representing the Marga Guru, delivered a discourse on the philosophy of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijii. Speaking on “An Equal Birthright”, the Acharya addressed historical scriptures that excluded women from salvation.The Acharya stated that, in Ananda Marga and Tantra, gender is not a barrier to attaining Atmajinanam (self-knowledge). The sammelan emphasised that all human beings possess an equal right to spiritual progress. tnn

