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News of Jayanti Didi's recent visit to South Africa
21 February 2023
January, the Avyakt month offered a special blessing to South Africa with the visit of Jayanti Didi, Sr Judy Rodgers of New York, Vedanti Didi and both Alkabhen from London and Diptibhen from Nairobi. From the 26th of January until Sunday the 29th Call of the Time Dialogue was hosted by the South African family for the Africa Region. A total of 46 leaders of influence gathered from 7 different countries at a historical hotel where the first conference of National Unity was held in South Africa in January 1994 during its transition from Apartheid. The setting was perfect in the open wide spaces of the Muldersdrift mountains with the occasional wildlife(zebras, giraffes, wild boars, Kudu and Reeboks) grazing on the lawns close by.
Dialogue participants were from various sectors in society, Business, Law, Human Rights, Academia, Media, Civil Society and Governance. Together with Jayanti Didi, Br Nizar Zuma and Mrs Mbeki the founder of African Women in Dialogue offered their experience, expertise and presence. The theme explored was the notion of spiritual prosperity and the importance of cultivating deeper spiritual practices to sustain those who are on the field of service. From the initial conversation in the dialogue, there was very honest and open sharing which allowed for deeper spiritual insights and perspectives that were shared by both Jayanti Didi and Vedanti Didi. Desert Rose was part of the Retreat and offered sacred music during intervals in our sessions as well as a full concert which added greatly to the richness of the experience. Participants left on Sunday, feeling deeply nurtured, connected and inspired to move forward with strength and lightness.
Apart from the Call of the Time Dialogue, two public programs were hosted with Jayanti Didi as guest speaker in Durban (25 Jan) and in Johannesburg (29 Jan). In Durban a program entitled "The Making of a Strong Heart and Happy Mind” was held where 400 people from diverse cultures and backgrounds attended the program whilst 120 joined on zoom and many more on Youtube. There was a panel of mental health experts who shared supporting addresses on the importance of spirituality and faith based organisations for the mental wellbeing of our communities. The other mental health experts were Prof S Ramlall Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) and President of the College of Psychiatrists at the Colleges of Medicine of SA (CMSA), Fathima Bibi Hussain Director at SANCA Durban Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation Centre, Dr Sibongile Mashaphu is a specialist psychiatrist University of KZN and Despina Forbes is a counselling psychologist, yoga and mindfulness practitioner. The panel and audience were enraptured by Sister Jayanti's words of wisdom and peace and left feeling so calm and so had began their journey of healing.
In Johannesburg, Rise through Spiritual Empowerment was the title of the program where Jayanti Didi first shared on the spiritual perspectives we need to cultivate in ourselves so that we can rise above crises. She was thereafter interviewed by well known Associate Editor of the Daily Maverick A, Ferial Haffajee who focused her questions on how to integrate our spiritual wisdom in dealing with some of the key issues people are facing on a day to day basis. Jayanti Didi reminded people that change begins with the self, the importance of cultivating a practice that always reaffirms the inner treasures of the soul and ultimately creating the space and time to connect with the Divine Source. All left uplifted, inspired and deeply motivated to apply these principles in their lives.
After the program, all the main instruments and right hands in South Africa had gathered at a lodge for a 2 day retreat ( 29 - 31st Jan) where the family received the sustenance of all of our guests. It had truly been a powerful gift for the BK family as well as for the region a special lift in service.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Sister Vedanti and Nairobi Family
21 December 2022
BK Asha Didi's Visit to Nairobi (Kenya) from 25-30th November
11 December 2022
Dear Divine Family,
Please find below the following mementos of Asha Didi's visit to Nairobi from 25th to 30th November, 2022.
- Video https://youtu.be/A2-vBwJkbFk [4:52]
- Newsletter: Download HERE.
- Classes and Public Talks
- Retreat Classes on Journey to Self Perfection: only Hindi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyIiRq_aSfTFesTHrRxTkg
- Leadership with Wisdom https://youtu.be/NdVFoFQQcrk - English [52:21]
- Managing your emotions https://youtu.be/dTx8mcA4K8E - English [1:04:19]
Brahma Kumaris Nairobi
“The Inner Power of Global Youth”, “Peace and hope in difficult times”
15 November 2022
Cairo, Egypt (Africa): The youth delegation of the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative had an engaging participation at UN Youth Conference “CO17” held in the week before the climate conference in Sharm El Sheikh. One of the highlights included a 60-minute “The Inner Power of Global Youth” session, which involved an enriching dialogue between the BK youth and participants.
Reminder: Nairobi (Kenya)- Invitation to International BK Gujarati Retreat 24 - 30 November 2022
27 October 2022
Dear Divine Family,
Om Shanti. Please find enclosed an invitation to the International BK Gujarati Retreat which will be held at the Serve Africa Retreat Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
The theme for the retreat is 'Journey to Self Perfection - Preparation for the return journey home'.
The retreat will be held from 24 - 30 November 2022.
There will also be the opportunity to spend two nights in Masai Mara National Park.
It will be a beautiful chance to attend the retreats and receive sustenance from seniors and meet the international BK family which will recharge, motivate and strengthen you in your efforts.
Please pass on this invitation to those students from the Gujarati background who would be interested in attending the retreat.
For more information or registration please send an email to sarc@brahmakumaris.org.
In Baba's yaad,
Sr Vedanti
Diwali Greetings & Happy New Year from Sister Vedanti & Nairobi Family
19 October 2022
Invitation to International BK Gujarati Retreat 24 - 30 November 2022
27 September 2022
Dear Divine Family originally from Gujarat in this birth,
Om Shanti. Please find enclosed an invitation to the International BK Gujarati Retreat which will be held at the Serve Africa Retreat Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
The theme for the retreat is 'Journey to Self Perfection - Preparation for the return journey home'.
The retreat will be held from 24 - 30 November 2022.
There will also be the opportunity to spend two nights in Masai Mara National Park.
It will be a beautiful chance to attend the retreats and receive sustenance from seniors and meet the international BK family which will recharge, motivate and strengthen you in your efforts.
Please pass on this invitation to those students from the Gujarati background who would be interested in attending the retreat.
For more information or registration please send an email to sarc@brahmakumaris.org.
In Baba's yaad,
Sr Vedanti
Via Video: Rakhi Service News from Mauritius Family
5 September 2022
Om shanti.
Please click the image above to play the video [3:56] of service news for Raksha Bandhan in Mauritius.
Thank you!
In Babas Sweet Yaad,
Mauritius Family
Greetings for Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) from Divine Family of Mauritius
10 August 2022
Raksha Bandhan Greetings from Sr Vedanti and Nairobi Family
10 August 2022
Brahma Kumaris Nominated As Peace Ambassador of Nigeria 2022
1 August 2022
Nigeria (Africa): The members of 1000 Peace Ambassadors of Nigeria Team presented a Honorary/Achievement Nomination to BK Sister Gauthami Durga as Nigeria Peace Ambassador at the Four Point by Sharaton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Peace Ambassadors were nominated and awarded for their valuable contribution to stirring humanity with all forms of sincerity to the society, by touching lives, promoting peace, reaching out to the poor and other selfless services rendered.
BK Rewa, who received Peace Ambassador of Nigeria award in 2017, was also present on this occasion.
The main programme is on September 21st at Abuja on September 21st, International Day of Peace.
Brahma Kumaris Rajayoga Centre Launch Pause for Peace Initiative in Zimbabwe
9 January 2022
Zimbabwe (Africa): Non-Profit Worldwide organization, Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre launched its Pause for Peace initiative in Bulawayi which is meant to encourage people promote peace in the country.
The Pause for Peace initiative was designed to teach people from all ages and from all walks of life how to pause, reflect, calm the mind, think objectively and respond from a place of neutrality, emotional calm and mental clarity rather than from a place of reactive self-defense, fear or anger.
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre Project coordinator Sister Rekha Vithal said that the project has been carried out successfully in some parts of the country.
“The success of the project in other African countries has been overwhelming and therefore we propose to take this project to all provinces of Zimbabwe.
We are very excited a training session is held in Bulawayo at Sizinda Vocational Training Youth Centre. This is to provide a platform for Zimbabweans to create a peaceful and positive change in our life in line with President Mnangagwa’s 2030 vision of a middle-income economy.
In support we aim to cultivate individual dignity of the soul and a deepening of a collective consciousness of peace.
These sessions will be at no cost to you and we are encouraging all to participate by simply pausing for a minute or two and reflect on peace.
From this stillness we can tap in to our true nature, which is peaceful, loving, truthful, pure and joyous,” said Sister Vithal.
New Year Greetings 2022 - From Mauritius Divine Family
2 January 2022
