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- Diwali significance and message | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
Diwali Article- True Meaning & Message Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Diwali significance and message BK Smarth 00:00 / 07:47 Read Article along Diwali, or Deepawali, as said by tradition is an age-old and a significant festival recognised and celebrated in India by almost all of its religions (Hindu, Sikh, Jain, SwamiNarayan, South culture, etc). Deepawali marks the beginning of a new time (New Year) and it marks the final victory of good over evil forces, of light (knowledge) over darkness (ignorance); and therefore we do light up Diya (a small lamp) to remind ourselves of our own inner light of peace, purity, love, and spiritual joy. Some also celebrate this festival as a remembrance day of lord Rama's return to his kingdom. ✱Festival of Lights! The image of light holds a very deep meaning in many faiths. It is the symbol of the image of God and... ✦What does a Diya represent? A diya is lighted up in all houses... ✱Diwali brings Cleanliness In India, as a child as well, we all would have observed that... The real purpose is to clean our thoughts, clean our impure sanskaras, to find out our weakness and throw it away, and in all to clean our inner self and reflect upon our life. ✤Diwali brings Newness New clothes, new accounts, presents, sweets, colourful decorations, ... ✿Shri Lakshmi visits our Home The belief is widespread in India, that Shri Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) visits our home during... "Prosperity of peace, wealth, health and happiness comes to those who adopt divine values and virtues." Takeaway: Plant and cherish divine virtues of purity, peace, selfless love, truth, mercy, kindness, and knowledge in your life; and all prosperity will follow you. ➤Click button "Read Full Article" to read our Full article on Deepawali (English) Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ PDF version of Diwali Article
- Dadi Gulzar Biography | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
Dadi Gulzar Life Story (Biography): English Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Dadi Gulzar Biography BK Smarth 00:00 / 05:57 Read Article along ➥Late Dadi Gulzaar, aka Hridaya Mohini was the chief administrative head of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (from April 2020 to 10 March 2021). Dadi Gulzar joined the Yagya (institution) at an age of 8, at its very beginning (in 1936) through a boarding school for children called 'Om Niwas' founded by Dada Lekhraj (then renamed Brahma baba). Dadi's age was 92 years when she passed. ✱ Early Life Story ✱ Early Spiritual life of Dadi Gulzar was full of joy and intoxication of being a child of God (as in those days Murli was spoken mainly on the coming New world (Satyug). This was the very initial teachings by Shiv baba through Dada Lekhraj (Brahma baba). She was a child and thus had no background knowledge of Vedas. Yet listening to Baba's Murli, she used to experience deep love and spiritual joy. ➥In those days (the 1940s), she started having visions of the Satyug during meditation. Not even Brahma baba or Mamma would have any visions, but a few little children including Gulzar received visions of the new age. After coming back in consciousness, she would tell everyone what she saw. This was common part of Dadi in those days (Karachi, 1939 to 1950) ➥After 1950, the group relocated in Mount Abu upon Baba's direction... Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ Dadi Gulzar's Bio in PDF
- Mamma Jagadamba Saraswati | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
Audio Biography of Jagadamba Saraswati ji (Mamma) Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Mamma Jagadamba Saraswati BK Smarth 00:00 / 12:53 Read Article along Whom the world remember as Aadi Devi (the first deity) or Eve, as written in many texts. In Vedas, Saraswati is worshipped as the goddess of Knowledge. We now understand that Saraswati is the aloukik daughter of Prajapita Brahma , in whom God Shiva enters to create the new world. She is the World mother (Jagat Amba) through whom God (the Supreme Soul) fulfils everyone's wishes. Therefore Jagadamba is worshipped so much. Come and know the divine story of the 'most worshipped' human soul. Saraswati Mamma was also the first administrative head of the Brahma Kumaris organisation (1950-65). ➥How inspiring, virtuous, serving, and simple the life of our Yagya mother was, know it from those who actually lived with her, witnessed her spiritual stage, listened to the nectar of knowledge flowing from Mamma's mouth. This is the official biography describing the life story as known from the aadi ratans. ✱Early Life Story✱ Mamma's loukik birth was in 1920. Born to mother 'Rocha' and father 'Pokardas' in Amritsar, Punjab. Her birth name was Radhe. She was a brilliant student, along with being active in school sports. Radhe's father had a business in Bombay, India, where she spent her early childhood. She studied English at a reputed school. After the sudden death of her father Pokardas, she and her mother Rocha came and settled in Karachi (presently in Pakistan). Radhe continued school here for around 2 years before this life transforming incident took place. ➥In this time, on a one fine evening, while Radhe was sitting in a local garden practising Veena (an Indian musical instrument), she heard the sound of 'ओम (Om)', coming from a nearby house. She followed the sound and reached the place. This was the Om Mandli Satsang conducted by Dada Lekhraj. Radhe saw a group of people sitting and listening to Dada Lekhraj speaking verses of Bhagavad Gita and explaining the meaning. In a moment, Radhe felt a deep spiritual connection with Dada, whom she did not know earlier. Baba called her as 'Radha' for the first time... "You are Shri Radha of Satyug, aren't you?"; Baba asked her. This was a magical moment in drama... Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ Mamma Bio in PDF
- Dadi Ratan Mohini Life Story | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
Dadi Ratan Mohini's Audio Biography Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Dadi Ratan Mohini Life Story BK Smarth 00:00 / 05:31 Read Article along ➥Dadi (elder sister) Ratan Mohini (which means one who attracts jewels, or the most beautiful jewel) is the current chief administrative head of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalay (Godly Spiritual University) after the passing of Dadi Gulzar on 11 March 2021. See this photo taken when Dadi was assigned as the chief of BKWSU. ✱Dadi's Life Story✱ Ratan Mohini dadi, whose birth name was Lakshmi, was born in a reputed and religious family on 25 March 1925 in Hyderabad, Sindh which is now in Pakistan. As Dadi describes herself, she was shy talking, but a very good student. She used to dedicate most of her time to education. When came in Gyan (in contact with the Brahma Kumaris), she was only a 13 year old. While since childhood, she had some inclination towards worshipping and spirituality, but she had no idea that life would bring her so near to God. ✱Dadi's First Experience✱ Dadi described her first experience with Om Mandli (early name of Brahma Kumaris group) as below: “I was about 13 year old. During my school holidays, my mother took me to a Satsung on Bhagavad Gita which was held in our town. I went and occupied the first row. Baba (Brahma) came and sat. The satsung started with Om Dhwani. Instantly as I heard the Om Dhwani from baba’s mouth, I felt deep inner peace and went in a trans. As far as I remembrered, I lost consciousness from the surroundings, and felt as if this is some higher power speaking through this person… Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ Dadi Ratan's Bio in PDF
- Brahmacharya | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
ब्रह्मचर्य - पवित्र जीवन : Celibacy (Hindi) Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Brahmacharya BK Smarth 00:00 / 10:11 Read Article along ब्रह्माकुमारी ईश्वरीय विश्वविद्यालय से संपर्क में आने वाले मनुस्यो को यह प्रश्न रेहता ही है - की 'पवित्रता' जो यहाँ का मुख्य विषय और नियम है, उसका यथार्त अर्थ क्या है? क्या सिर्फ शरीर से ब्रह्मचर्य में रहना है? ➥इस लेख में आप जानेंगे - पवित्रता का गुह्य अर्थ। ★ ब्रह्मचर्य ~ जीवन जीने का तरीका ★ दुनिया, ब्रह्मचर्य जीवन को एक कुमारी के रूप में समझती है। लेकिन यह केवल एक बाहरी जीवन शैली नहीं है, बल्कि जीवन जीने का एक तरीका है। अब हम ईश्वरीय ज्ञान के माध्यम से यह समझ गए है की ब्रह्मचर्य अर्थात मन में पवित्रता (विचारों में), मुख में शुद्धता (हमारे शब्दों में) और भौतिक शरीर की पवित्रता (ब्रह्मचर्य होने) में है। पवित्रता या ब्रह्मचर्य का विषय अति सूक्ष्म है। अतः यदि कोई समझने और पूरी तरह से धारण करने की इच्छा रखता है, तो एक शब्द में पवित्रता का अर्थ है 'संपूर्ण आत्म चेतना’। ➥ राजयोग के अनुशासन में से पहला अनुशासन "ब्रह्मचर्य" का पालन है। ब्रह्माकुमारी व ब्रह्माकुमार जैसे ही आगे बढ़ते है, पवित्रता के मूल्य को समझते है और दुनिया में रहते हुए भी ब्रह्मचर्य जीवन को अपनाते है। ब्रह्मचर्य आत्मा को शुद्ध करने के लिए पहला कदम है। पवित्रता का व्रत, न केवल ब्रह्मचर्य का व्रत है, बल्कि यह हर विचार, वचन और कर्म में शुद्ध रहना है। कोई कह सकता है कि ब्रह्मचर्य स्वाभाविक रूप से आसान है। दूसरे कह सकते हैं, यह लगभग असंभव है। इस तरह से, जो लोग मानते हैं कि यह किसी तरह मुश्किल है, निश्चित रूप से वह भी अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रयास कर सकते हैं। क्योंकि यह न भूले कि खुद भगवान ने हमें पवित्रता का संदेश दिया है। इस गुण (पवित्रता का) के बिना, कोई भी... Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ Video: ब्रह्मचर्य का महत्व
- Celibacy- Way of Living | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
Celibacy ~A way of Living (English) Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Celibacy- Way of Living BK Smarth 00:00 / 08:31 Read Article along Celibacy is understood by the world as to be a virgin for life. But it is not only an external lifestyle, but a way of living. Now we have understood through the Godly knowledge, that celibacy is having purity in our mind (in thoughts), purity of mouth (in our words) and purity of the physical body (being a Brahmachari). The subject of purity or celibacy is very very subtle. Hence if one wishes to understand and fully imbibe, then in one-word purity means 'complete Soul Consciousness'. One of the disciplines of Raja Yoga is the observance of “Brahmacharya” or celibacy. BKs, as they develop, come to understand the value of purity and choose to be celibate while living in the world. Celibacy is the first step for a soul that is becoming pure. The vow of purity, however, is not only a vow of celibacy, but it is also to remain pure in every thought, word, and deed. One may say that celibacy is naturally easy. Others may say, it is almost impossible. Such way also, even those who believe that it is somehow difficult can also certainly try their best. Because not to forget that God himself has directed us this message of purity. Without this virtue (of purity) one will not enter in a divine stage of meditation on God, which is nothing but his remembrance. There are 3 stages of Purity: 1. Purity in Thoughts (the quality of our thoughts directly reflects our inner personality) 2. Purity in Words (what we speak, should reflect our original nature of purity, love, peace) 3. Purity in Actions (deeds - Karma which we perform through our five sense organs) In a subtle look, complete celibacy means to avoid contact with impure thoughts and attitude (vrutti). It is instead renunciation of body consciousness and its related 5 vices, not the world. No one can live without doing Karma. Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ Read Book➤ "Celibacy (English)
- Dussehra Significance | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
Dessehra Significance ~Final 10th Day of Navratri Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Dussehra Significance BK Smarth 00:00 / 08:08 Read Article along दशहरा - Dussehra - Destroying The Ravan Within ✶A Special Message On Dussehra this year 2020✶ This is a Godly message to overcome the five vices (lust, anger, greed, ego, attachment) which we call Ravan (or Ravana), and to re-establish the inner kingdom of peace, purity, love, joy, and spiritual power. We Souls who has fallen in the well of these five vices will now recognise its true spiritual identity as a child of the Supreme Soul (god) and thus receive the knowledge from the father (Shiv Baba). So let's explore the truth behind celebration of Dessehra (Dushera) after the nine days of Navratri and why is Ravana burned on the 10th day? What does it mean? What does 10 heads of Ravan signify? Who are Sita and Rama? You will know them in this article... Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ Article➤ Navratri Significance
- 7 Virtues of Soul | Audio Article | Brahma Kumaris
7 Virtues (Qualities) of Soul: Audio article Main Page ♫ Listen audio article 7 Virtues of Soul BK Smarth 00:00 / 11:22 Read Article along ✦Essence: The Soul has seven innate qualities inherited from the Supreme soul (God). They are Purity, Peace, Love, Joy, Bliss, Powers, and Knowledge. Let us explore the said virtues and bring them in our every-day life. 1✶ Purity "Purity is the first virtue and the mother of Peace and Happiness. " ➥ The meaning of purity however, is not celibacy alone. In fact, its accurate meaning is to have purity in our mind, words, and actions. We generally consider the holiness as that of the body. But a person is said holy only if his thoughts are also pure. Thoughts are infact the immediate creation of our mind; and our mind is a reflection of who we are. Practice: I am a pure soul. My every thought is pure. I have well-wishes for all souls of the world. My every word is elevated and uplifting. There is no trace of negativity in my thoughts. 2✶ Peace "Peace is a garland of your neck" - God father Shiv baba (Source: Murli) ➥ Every human being today is urging for peace in life. But from where do we get peace? In actuality, peace is the natural stage of us souls. Think this, what if you have no burden, no question and no wasteful thought going in your mind. There is this stillness and in this stillness, everything is clear. This is peace... Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ 7 Virtues PDF
- Balance in Loukik and Aloukik
Main Page Shrimat: Balance in Loukik and Aloukik Jeevan Balance in Loukik and Aloukik K.Samrat 00:00 / 01:04 Download Audio Description: (Hindi audio) Shrimat given on topic: "Keeping a Balance in Loukik responsibilities & Aloukik Purusharth and Yog". ✤For: Those BK (Brahma Kumari & Brahma Kumar) who are living in family life (with loukik parivar) ✦From: BapDada ✶Presented by: The "Shiv Baba Services Initiative" team
- BK Shivani's Short Talks - Brahma Kumaris
BK Shivani's Short Talks Watch short 5 to 10 minute videos by BK Sister Shivani on all topics of life. Learn, and get inspired. Rewrite Your Future Watch this Right Thinking Watch this Happiness Always Watch this
- Samadhan Records | Brahma Kumaris Sustenance
Samadhan Records समाधान (Samadhan) is an initiative run under the parent "Shiv Baba Services Initiative". Under Samadhan Initiative, we run 1 WhatsApp group for general Q and A (guidance and help on life related challenges) and we run 2 email accounts (1 for 'Gyan related' queries, and other for 'general' queries) Balance in Loukik and Aloukik Visit this ➤