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Maha Shivratri ~Spiritual Significance & Message Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Maha Shivratri Truth BK Smarth 00:00 / 09:00 Read Article along ✦Spiritual Significance✦ Maha literally means 'Great', and Ratri is 'night' and jayanti means 'born date/time'. The word “Shiva" or "Shiv" has a Sanskrit origin, which translated to "benefactor". Therefore, “Shivaratri” implies that the incorporeal God (Shiva) incarnates in our world at such a time when the night of utter darkness prevails. The word “ratri” here does not recognise the darkness that falls after sunset, rather, it signifies the darkness of extreme ignorance (lack of spiritual knowledge) and unrighteousness in the world. Shiv-ratri or Shiv Jayanti is celebrated in Bharat (ancient India) since the copper age. ​ ✱Why is it 'Ratri'? Ratri is associated with Shiva because he incarnates at a time during the world cycle when it is a night of total darkness or ignorance of the self, and of the supreme soul, the father. When we human souls become impure under the influence of 5 vices (lust, anger, greed, ego, material attachment), and when the true religion of purity and peace and the spiritual self-identity is forgotten, he comes to restore the humanity in its highest stage, which is the original religion of deities (Devi-devta Dharma, as we say in Hindi). ➥In such night only, god has to come to awaken us, to re-establish the Satya Dharma (true religion) of peace, purity and universal love and brotherhood. He comes to uplift the entire humanity and thereby free us all from the sorrow and . This is remembered in Shrimat Bhagavad Gita in this sloka: Yada Yada hi Dharmasya... which says: "Whenever the original religion of soul is forgotten and defeated, I incarnate in the world to re-establish dharma, the golden age (heaven), to uplift the goodness and annihilate the evil. I come so in every kalpa (cycle)..." Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ PDF version of this Article

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

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 ~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)

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

आत्मा के ७ मौलिक गुण Main Page ♫ Listen audio article 7 virtues of Soul in Hindi BK Smarth 00:00 / 11:03 Read Article along ★ सार➙ हर आत्मा में सात मूल गुण होते हैं जो स्वयं परमात्मा द्वारा दिए गए हैं। यह हैं पवित्रता, शांति, प्रेम, सुख, आनंद, शक्ति व ज्ञान। आइये हम इन सद्गुणों को अच्छे से जानें और उन्हें अपने जीवन मेंधारण करे। 1✱ पवित्रता पवित्रता,आत्मा का पहला गुण भी है और सुख - शांति की जननी भी है... 2✱ शांति "शांति आपके गले का हार है" - शिव बाबा (स्त्रोत : मुरली) आज प्रत्येक मनुष्य शांति... 3✱ प्रेम माना जाता है कि ईश्वर प्यार का सागर है। प्रेम आत्मा की मौलिक अनुभूति है... 4✱ सुख सुख, प्राप्तियों व स्वतंत्रता का एक मिश्रित अनुभव है। सुख का आधार प्राप्तियां हैं... 5✱ आनंद आनंद , सुख की सर्वोच्च अवस्था है। यह सुख - दुःख से परे अवस्था का अनुभव है और यही आत्मा की सतयुगी अवस्था है... 6✱ शक्ति ये आत्मा की आध्यात्मिक शक्तियाँ हैं, जिनका उपयोग हम जीवन की कई परिस्थितियों में करते हैं... 7✱ ज्ञान आत्मिक अर्थात रूहानी ज्ञान सभी गुणों का स्त्रोत है। सत्य ज्ञान का अर्थ है आत्मा, परमात्मा (रचता)और प्रकृति (रचना) का यथार्थ ज्ञान जिससे आत्मा में रोशनी आ जाती है, बुद्धि का बल आता है... Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ ➤ राजयोग कोर्स online

Gautam Buddha & Secrets of Buddhism (revealed from Murlis) Main Page ♫ Listen audio article Gautam Buddha Biography BK Smarth 00:00 / 09:04 Read Article along ➤On this article you will know who was Siddharth Gautam Buddha, the time of his coming (2250 years ago) and his task of establishment of the religion of Buddhism. Everything that you need to know about his life, task and after task. "A complete biography." ✱Siddharth Guatam Buddha - the Person✱ While you are right that in that time, about 2200 years ago, there were yet many guru (spiritual guides) who were practicing similar methods for liberation from life or to attain the knowledge of self and god, yet only Buddha was successful in claiming the self-realisation, and that too very soon as he sat under the famous Buddha tree. Intentions were quite clear. If one attains complete detachment from the material world, then he comes closer to reaching God, which is the goal of human life as understood by sages of that time. ➤But even when all the sanyasi (those who renunciate and live away from the family life) did not reach that stage of liberation. This was an excellent observation of Mahatma Buddha (that time, Siddharth) and hence he decided to choose a middle way (he called it the balancing force). In this middle way, he preached that one may stay in their family, with their wife and children, enjoy the pleasures of life, and yet renunciate the worldly matters, the attachment towards everyone. This pleased many regional Kings during that time, as Kings cannot leave their Kingdom and its people aside and go and live in a forest. Hence this way Buddha's teachings spread with the help of Kings. ➤This was a fantastic way to see life. New and yet not new. This attracted thousands of followers to Buddha at that time also. Many visited him to get solutions to their challenges. They began to see Buddha (Siddharth) as a self-realised person... Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ Revelations➤ Life & Beyond

ब्रह्माकुमारी ईश्वरीय विश्वविद्यालय का परिचय (BKWSU introduction in Hindi) Main Page ♫ Listen audio article About Us Hindi BK Smarth 00:00 / 07:36 Read Article along ब्रह्माकुमारी आध्यात्मिक विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना स्वयं निराकार परमात्मा शिव (सभी आत्माओ के पिता) ने अपने माध्यम प्रजापिता ब्रह्मा बाबा के साकार तन द्वारा सत्य ज्ञान सुनाये पुरानी कलयुगी दुनिया का परिवर्तन एवं नई सतयुगी, सुख की दुनिया की स्थापना हेतु की है। हम एक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय स्थर पर मान्यता प्राप्त गैर-सरकारी संगठन (NGO) हैं, जो सभी धर्मो और संस्कृतिओ से सम्बंधित मनुष्यो को अंतरात्मा (आत्मा) को पहचानने, अनुभव करने और राजयोग के अभ्यास द्वारा उन्हें अपने जीवन में सकारात्मक और जादुई बदलाव लाने में मदद करते हैं। ✱ हमारी कहानी ✱ ओम मंडली - जैसा कि नाम से ज्ञात है, यह आरम्भ में (कराची, पाकिस्तान में 1936 की बात है) बच्चों, माताओं व कुमारों का छोटा सा एक संगठन था, जिन्होंने कुछ दिव्य अनुभवों के पश्चात् परमात्मा के मार्ग में अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया। उन्होंने अपने सभी सम्बन्ध - संपर्क द्वारा अत्यधिक कठोर वचन व उपेक्षाओं को सहन किया, मात्रा इसलिए क्योंकि उन्होंने परमात्मा द्वारा दिखाए गये मार्ग पर चल पवित्र जीवन जीने का निश्चय कर लिया था। उनका यह त्याग अमर हो गया, आज उन सभी महान आत्माओं को प्यार व सम्मान से दादी - दादा के रूप में सम्बोधित किया जाता है। भगवान बाप के ऐसे हीरेतुल्य बच्चों की जीवन कहानी जानने के लिए जीवनी शाखा पर जाएँ। ✿ वर्तमान समय ✿ अब परिवर्तन का वह समय हैं जो 5000 वर्ष के कल्प चक्र में एक ही बार आता हैं। जब सारा संसार भ्रष्टाचारी और दुखी हैं, तब परमपिता परमात्मा आता है अपने सभी बच्चों को दुःख से मुक्त करने के लिए। परमात्मा हमारा परमपिता, परमशिक्षक, गुरु, सच्चा मित्र, और अविनाशी माशूक़ भी है। वास्तव में वह सभी मधुर सम्बन्धो का सार है। हमारा परमपिता के साथ अति सुन्दर आत्मिक सम्बन्ध है और इसलिए हम अपने जीवन के कठिन व दुःख के समय उन्हें ही याद करते हैं। जानिए मुरली क्या है और कौन ज्ञान सुनते है। ➥ भगवान आ चुके हैं। इस समय जब मनुष्य अपने को आत्मा भूल गए है, जिसके कारण दुनिया में अधर्म, विकार और अज्ञान हैं , व मनुष्य नैतिक रूप से गिर गए हैं , परमपिता परमात्मा आया है हमें याद दिलाने, पढ़ाने और फिर से उसी दुनिया की स्थापना करने जो ५००० वर्ष पहले इस धरा पर थी जिसे हम आज भी स्वर्ग कहते हैं। वर्तमान समय वही संगमयुग हैं , अर्थात कल्प का वह समय हैं जो कलियुग के अंत व सतयुग के आरंभ में आता हैं। ➥ इस समय ही स्वयं शिव बाबा (भगवान) हमारा शिक्षक बनता हैं। इसलिए यह संस्था ईश्वरीय विश्व विद्यालय नाम से जानी जाती हैं। हम स्टूडेंट्स स्वयं परमपिता परमात्मा के द्वारा ज्ञान व् गुणों को धारण कर रहे हैं। इस विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा हम रचता और रचना के सत्य को जान रहे हैं। आओ और आप भी अपने रूहानी पिता निराकार शिव से जनम जनम की प्राप्तियाँ करो। Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ शिव बाबा का सन्देश

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

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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

The 8 Powers of Soul: Audio article Main Page ♫ Listen audio article 8 Powers of Soul BK Smarth 00:00 / 08:36 Read Article along ➤We now have realised the Self as an eternal soul who takes a body as a medium to performs actions, and enjoys its results. Now understand further, the fundamental properties of the Soul i.e. What are Spiritual powers present in the Soul through which we maintain the journey of our life. They are➤ Power to Accommodate, Power of Tolerate, Power to pack up, Power to Face, Power to Discriminate, Power to Judge, Power to Co-operate & Power to Withdraw. ✱Power to Accommodate "This is our ability to accept the presence, ideas, nature, and desires of others." ➥As water accommodates according to the shape of the container, and river accommodates as per the shape of the path, it teaches us to fit in all situations and yet remain original (pure). It teaches us to mix and adjust with others in all situations of life. It needs the virtue of "acceptance" for everyone as they are. We all are unique. ✱Power to Tolerate "This is our ability to manage difficult situations positively, yet not be affected by them." ➥Power of tolerating internal and external challenges. This is one of the most special and useful powers of soul. Use this power to live a happy life free from conflicts in relationships. To tolerate means, to remain in peace with any situation we face. Read Full Article Useful Link ➤ 8 Powers PDF