27 May 2020

Today, we had a special Bhog Offering for the 2-month anniversary for Dadi Janki. Ishu Dadi, Munniben came to join us in Shakti Bhawan, with some others. Apart from special Bhog, we also received a lovely message from Baba through Rukmaniben. Apparently, Dadi looked extremely beautiful and so Rukmaniben asked her what the secret is; Dadi said, all the treasures that Baba has given her are filled within the soul, and she feels that this is the beauty Rukmaniben was seeing. This is just the essence of the message, but it was a very lovely atmosphere and a beautiful gathering.

 

OM SHANTI

 

 

 

27 May 2020

Dear divine Brothers and Sisters, Greetings from Madhuban.

I am very happy to share this good news that 'God of gods' is the first theatrical movie of Brahma Kumaris, which has been acclaimed Internationally by many International Film Festivals like the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival - USA,  Gold Movie Awards - London, Fest Pro Film Festival - Russia, Tokyo Lift-off Global Network Film Festival - Japan.

This movie was digitally released worldwide in 5 languages and Millions of millions have benefitted worldwide by this film. Even in the future, this movie also can be shown in your local movie theaters too, if you demand. Thanks to Baba and all the divine souls of the BK World Family for their unlimited support.

Now you can watch this movie on YouTube at any time. Share these links with all,  subscribe to our channel, like and comment.

YouTube links:
Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZDrLVB9nGU
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whnovin_qvE
Tamil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwyG1qvXmzs
Telugu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PJqKj5p0ww
Malayalam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKC585sTymM

BK Venkatesh
9414006908
9769012581
filmsbk@bkivv.org

 

 

 

27 May 2020

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Most Respected and Divine Serviceable BapDada's Instruments around the Globe,
Greetings of Peace and Love from Madhuban!

We are happy to inform you that Education Wing of RERF is organising a 3 days International Education E-Conference from 28^th to 31^st May 2020 on the theme 'New Education for New Era'. The Conference aims to discuss on universal values, divine wisdom and strength imparted through Spiritual Education. 

This E-Conference will be broadcasted on our channels and Social Media Platforms like YouTube and Facebook etc. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Ji, Union Minister for Human Resource Development will inaugurate this E-conference. Many more dignitaries are expected to address this conference online. 

We cordially invite all of you to join the E-Conference and watch it live on Awakening Channel or by clicking the below links of other social media platforms on Youtube and Facebook. The brochure and promo of the E-conference are sent herewith. You can circulate this news so that maximum participation can be achieved. 

International Education E-Conference
New Education for New Era
28^th-31^st May, 2020

Promo of the E-Conference:
https://youtu.be/cHoXCjaqZBA?list=PL5kAxoG6fPDiJTzV2SFcgQC9cKLbTKzxX

Watch live on: 
- Awakening TV Channel
[Tata Sky: 1084 & Jio TV 1060]

https://tiny.cc/bkedu2020

-  Youtube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5kAxoG6fPDiJTzV2SFcgQC9cKLbTKzxX

-  Facebook Link:  
https://www.facebook.com/brahmakumaris/  

Organised by: 
- Education Wing, RERF
- Brahma Kumaris, Mt. Abu

Click here to download Brochure.

With love and Regards,
Your Spiritual Brother
Dr BK Mruthyunjaya

 

 

 

27 May 2020

On Saturday, we had the launch of the 24-hour E-Channel, Music Godlywood, at the Godlywood Studio. Munniben and myself were there with Harilalbhai, together with Heads of Departments, so it was a small group due to social distancing. It was a very sweet event. Apparently there is music in 8 different languages and they have a stock of around 1500 new songs that have been created at the Studio over the last few years, and so these will be played on the Channel.

 

Tuesday, 26^th was another sweet adventure. Hansaben organised a visit to several of Baba’s departments in Shantivan: We first went to the Water Department where they had all the equipment needed for plumbing.

 

Next was the Art Department. Shyambhai has been incharge of it since 1972, and he still continues bravely with a bigger team of course now.

 

The Carpentry Store was quite amazing; in fact every single department we saw was unlimited, with a huge amount of work going on.

 

The Transportation Dept for goods has 18 trucks, and even now trucks go daily to Palanpur and Abu Road for purchases of daily essentials like the vegetables, fruits etc. So much is happening which is totally behind the scenes.

 

The Accounts Department with Lalitbhai seems to have around 50 people serving there. Normally April onwards is the Audit Season, with BK Teachers coming to spend 4-5 days in Shantivan to get their Centres’ Auditing done. Since that’s not possible this year, everything is now being done online; all the documents are coming in online and so there is a huge department dealing with educational awareness of all the things that need to be done for Accounting. They even have a Software Development Section within the Accounts/Audit Department. It really is a marathon task dealing with over 6000 Units: Centres, some Sub-Centres, and Retreat Centres, so it’s quite amazing to see Baba’s unlimited task in every way in Madhuban.

 

We saw the department where they grind the grain for flour, and different types of grains were being ground. During the season, when there are 20,000-25,000 BKs visiting, it takes 100 sacks of flour to prepare the three meals for all pilgrims!

 

The Journey Food Department is totally computerised now, and again the detail of information that’s required and the way it’s distributed is wonderful.

 

This of course was just some of the departments, and I look forward to more adventures and seeing more.

 

OM SHANTI

 

 

 

26 May 2020

There are non-stop Classes going on Zoom. India has thousands of Centres, and so now I am getting many, many requests from different Centres in India. Gyan Sarovar usually hosts different Conferences of the different Wings from April onwards, but they are of course online this year, and I am being asked to do recordings for those also! So it’s been extra busy.

 

Every year, the surrendered sisters and brothers of all four complexes receive cloth material and other essential items from the Yagya for the coming year. This usually happens in Shantivan, which isn’t possible this year due to lockdown. We saw 2000 packages being prepared and then on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Hansaben and myself had a chance to be part of that distribution ceremony.

 

On 20 May, the packages were given to the Niwasis in the Conference Hall of Shantivan. The Conference Hall has received permission to be used for gatherings of a limited number, for Gyan and Yoga. The chairs have been put out to comply with social distancing, and it’s been working very well. Ishu Dadi, Dadi Ratan Mohini, Munniben all gave drishti; I handed out a package which was a gift from Madhuban in remembrance of Dadi Janki, and Hansaben gave beautiful mangoes and toli to everyone. So we had two groups on Wednesday (of 200 each). There was also the chance of Short Class with both the groups.

 

On Thursday, we had one more group which was a bit less than 200, and it included about 50 of the Shantivan Niwasi Sisters.

 

On Friday morning, we had the same ceremony in Pandav Bhawan. On arrival, we went to Baba’s Room, which was very, very moving, because of so many beautiful memories of Dadi Janki being there. We then had a short visit to the Baba’s Hut, and few minutes at Shanti Sthamb too. In PB, the line-up was Shashiben and Sheiluben together with Hansaben and myself, and it was done in the open-air space in front of Tower of Peace, opposite the History Hall, so that social distancing could be maintained.

 

We then passed by Nakki Lake, which is looking really beautiful. It’s clean and sparkling, and we were able to see all the additions that Harishbhai has made to the amenities around the lake. In particular, at the spot where they used to burn effigy of Ravan every year – it was known as Ravan Ghat then – there is a lovely park laid out, with the Indian flag hoisted very high up, and steps that take you down to the lake as well.

 

We came to Gyan Sarovar for the same ceremony for the GS Niwasis, with Dr Nirmalaben and Sudeshben plus of course a short class before the ceremony.

 

We then went to Global Hospital. Hansaben and I visited the room where Dadi Janki had taken her last breathe, and it was quite moving to be there after all these weeks. We then met the sisters and brothers who are part of the dedicated team of Madhuban. This was followed by a lovely lunch with Dr Pratapbhai and others, and we returned to Shantivan late afternoon.

 

On Friday afternoon, I was able to have a class with the team that looks after Ever-Healthy Clinic of Shantivan. This took place in one of Classrooms that they have in Vishram Bhawan.

 

So different things continue and meanwhile, we are safe and protected by Baba in Baba’s home.

 

Balwantbhai, Urvashiben and Minaben (Oxford) all returned to London safely on 21 May evening, and are in self-quarantine at GCH.

 

OM SHANTI

 

 

 

 

“Spiritual Intelligence” – Special Webinar – May 23, 4 pm

How to Join 3-Day Online Media Conference | Media Ethics & Social Responsibility | 22 to 24 May

24X7 Music Channel from Godlywood

Special Session on “Power of the Mind” – May 24, 11 am with Madhuban Br Suraj

2^nd Webinar of Jurists Wing

Madhuban Sister Usha - Secrets of Gita for Challenging Times” – Live Webinar on 20^th May

Media Wing E-Conference from 22^nd to 24^th May on Awakening TV & YouTube Channels

SUGGESTIONS FOR RE-OPENING INDIAN CENTRES (If your state permits)

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 18 May

Lockdown #4 - Lockdown extended to 31st May - Guidelines attached

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 16 May

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 15 May

'God of Gods' Movie World Premiere in English on YouTube 17^th May, 8.00 PM (IST)

Life-changing Webinar on World Hypertension Day with Sister Shivani, Sunday, 17^th May, 6 pm- 7:30 pm IST

Shantivan - Hundreds of Stranded BKs Leave Abu Road for Andhra Pradesh by Special Train

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 12 May

E-Meditation Course on "Art of Joyful Living" to Provide Continuation of the Scientists and Engineers Wing (SEW) E-Conference

13 May 2020

Dear Divine Brother/Sister,
Please accept Greetings of Health, Happiness, and Harmony on behalf of the Scientists and Engineers Wing(SEW), Mount Abu.

At the very outset, I must offer my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your contribution in creating tremendous awareness, which was reflected in the wide participation in our E-Conference on "Enhancing Quality of Life"  which got started on 8^th May 2020. The program during inauguration was graced by Dadi Ratanmohini Ji and other respected seniors.  The concluding day was 11^th May.  

Heartening to share that all the sessions were telecast on Awakening TV Youtube Channel, Facebook, etc. and received wide acclaim. Various reputed dignitaries including the Secretary, Govt of India, and the Chairmen & CEOs of reputed industries also addressed the conference through online platforms. The data obtained shows that, on average, 14-15000 people attended each session. 

On the concluding day, participants were enquiring about a further course of action. Accordingly, we are conducting an online Meditation Course on "Art of Joyful Living"  through the Youtube platform. https://youtu.be/qtqKkirIVLw. All the lectures of this meditation course will be conducted in Hindi.

You are requested to circulate all the guests who have taken the advantage of E-Conference.

Thanking You,
In Godly Service,
BK Mohan Singhal
Chairperson,
Scientists & Engineers Wing (SEW),
Mount Abu.
Email: bksew@bkivv.org

 

 

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 10 May

11 May 2020

The good news is that most of the BKs who had been stranded in Shantivan/Mt Abu since mid-March have all been able to leave and return to their lokik homes. Just a few remain from West Bengal, and that again is a very long journey so the attempt is to try and organise a train for them.

 

But the down side is that the virus has now reached Abu Road. Let’s see how things go, but it just means that there are strong restrictions in terms of movement around Abu Road/Shantivan and going up the mountain.

 

Those who are in the Mount say that it’s beautiful spring weather and though it’s around 30 degrees in the day time, it’s pleasant in the nights and early mornings. Of course, it’s very, very different in Shantivan, where on average it’s about 40-42 degrees Celsius in the afternoons, and just a few degrees lesser in the evenings and early mornings!

But it’s fine; we have good company with Baba and the family, and enough space to be able to move around so no one feels locked in, even though we are under lockdown.

 

12 May is Jagdishbhai’s anniversary day, and so on the 10th there was a chance to hear from Sudhaben of Moscow of her experiences with him, and know further about his Yoga Practices.

 

OM SHANTI

 

 

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 8 May

11 May 2020

7 May evening, Sudeshben was able to take Class with those in Shantivan, and I believe this was broadcast everywhere.

 

8 May morning, Hansaben and the Shakti Bhawan team went up the mountain after 6 weeks to visit Baba’s Rooms in Pandav Bhawan and Gyan Sarovar especially. They will return to Shantivan in the afternoon.

 

Unfortunately, we have received information that Sirohi District is now Orange Zone. With the migration of workers from other places back to their homes in Rajasthan, they found one COVID-19 positive case but it could be even more. It means we are back to more restrictions rather than the lifting of restrictions. But Baba is with us and all will be well, as we continue to take precautions. 

 

OM SHANTI

 

 

E-Conference on "Enhancing Quality of Life" from 8^th to 11^th May

7 May 2020

Dear Divine Brother / Sister,
Please accept Greetings of Health, Happiness and Harmony on behalf of Scientists and Engineers Wing, Mount Abu,

Needless to say, in the current scenario, our proposed Conference scheduled to be held from 8th May has been cancelled. Accordingly we are now conducting an E-conference on “Enhancing Quality of Life” from Friday 8^th to Monday 11^th May, 2020 in which participants from different professions can participate. Moreover, the topic assumes great significance and accordingly the detailed structure has been finalized. Heartening to share that Sister Shivani will deliver a Lecture on Coping with Uncertainty. on 09-05-20 at 10 am.

The detailed E- Conference Brochure is also attached.

Join us live on for all sessions from the link below.

http://tiny.cc/sew2020

It is an opportunity for great service. You are requested to circulate among others (Share all WhatsApp Groups) and encourage all for participation.

Thanking You, 

In Godly Service, 

BK Mohan Singhal,

Chairperson, Scientists & Engineers Wing (SEW),

Mount Abu.

Email: bksew@bkivv.org

 

 

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 5 May

5 May 2020

Trains have been organised by the Government to take stranded people back home, and so probably now 99% of all the BKs who have been stranded here since end of March will have gone back to their homes by tomorrow. Those further afield from Maharashtra like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have also been able to leave.

Sirohi District is fortunate because it’s a Green Zone, and we haven’t had a single case so far, so the restrictions are gradually been lifted and many local shops and businesses are opening. But there are still rules to follow, and strict checks on the comings and goings, especially up and down the mountain.

OM SHANTI

 

 

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 4 May

5 May 2020

It’s been a busy time in Shantivan. There have been several programmes for public online:

On Thursday, there was an event with a group that organised the ‘Mindful Joy Online Summit’, which was recorded and will be webcast at some point.

On Friday, there was a connection with Prabhu Upvan, Borivali (Mumbai) for their 16th anniversary.

On Saturday, there was a webcast with Richard Baret, formally of the World Bank and now the Founder of the Baret Institute for Values, and a good conversation on the subject of Values.

There was also a public programme on ‘The Healing Power of God’ for the Middle East on webcast.

On Sunday, there was an hour’s Session on ‘Ask the Spiritual Masters’, which I believe was being broadcast on Doordarshan, the Public Service Broadcaster of the Govt of India.

On Monday, there was a Closing Session with Br Stephen Berkeley for a programme in Australia called ‘The Super-Human Summit’.

Apart from BK Classes and Connections, it seems there is also a huge interest in outreach by many organisations.

OM SHANTI

 

 

Nirwairbhai Ji Shares His Experiences with Dadi Janki, 20^th April

5 May 2020

Click on above image to play [50:40 minutes]

 

 

3^rd May - 3 Hours LIVE Event with 30 Celebrities on Awakening TV Channel

2 May 2020

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Divine Sisters and Brothers, Om Shanti

With Baba's blessings and your pure wishes, a special 3 hours event called “SANKALP Se SRISHTI” has been created for Awakening TV Channel, to be aired on Sunday, May 3rd, from 5 pm to 8 pm.

The program has BK Shivani in conversation with Suresh Oberoi. The conversation is about - emotional protection from coronavirus, creating pure and powerful thoughts, Sankalp se Siddhi, Sankalp se Srishti, simple lifestyle changes, spiritual study, and meditation to make it a reality.

The conversation will be punctuated by devotional and inspirational songs, experiences, and performances from over 30 people from the fields of music, film, sports, and politics. Each of them will be performing and speaking from their homes, especially for this program.

Politics - Governor Kiran Bedi and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Film Directors and Actors -  Vivek Oberoi, Sushmita Sen, Subhash Ghai, Shoojit Sircar, Umesh Shukla, Pooja Bedi, Bhagyashree, Sachin & Supriya Pilgaonkar, Ankita Lokhande, Sidharth Shukla, Vishal Jethwa, Mickey Mehta
Playback Singers - Kavita Krishnamurthy, Suresh Wadkar, Anup Jalota, Usha Uthup, Hariharan, Penaz Masani, Kavita Seth, Daler Mehndi, Jaswinder Singh, Sanjeevani Bhelande, Bela Sulakhe, Preetha Majumdar, Raghav Sachar, Albert Asadullin, Harish Moyal.
Sports - Kapil Dev, Shikhar Dhawan, Vijender Singh, Gagan Narang, Pankaj Advani, Deepa Malik.
BK sisters and brothers - BK Elizabeth (SanFrancisco), BK Asmita, BK David, BK Damini, Irina Larishkina, Ayako, Laetitia, Alisa Romashko., dance by sisters from Russia.
 
This is the first time that so many are coming together on Baba's channel to inspire and motivate people towards spirituality and the right way of living.

Please share this programme with the divine family and all contact souls.

Trailer/Promo link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0mVAIx0JLY

Main event link: (English subtitles will be available in the recorded version of the event)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYAegPyoCfU

In Baba's Yaad
Awakening TV
Mount Abu

 

 

News from Jayantiben in Shantivan: 30 April

1 May 2020

At the moment, it’s the exodus of the Maharashtra BK group that had come for service at the 20 March 2020 Avyakt Meeting, and then got stranded with lockdown. Over a thousand have left for their home places in buses. The journey is taking a long time because there are many, many checks along the way, especially at the borders of each State: Rajasthan, Gujarat, and then Maharashtra, but at least they will soon be back with their families. Another thousand are due to leave over the next few days.

The Central Government has now issued general permission, not just to this group but to anyone who has been stranded over the past 5 weeks (migrant workers, students etc), to return to their homes, while following all the rules. But it’s interesting that we received this permission on the 27^th, Dadi Janki’s one-month anniversary, some days before the general permission was granted.

OM SHANTI

 

 

Message from Karuna Dada Ji - When will it be SAFE to end the lockdown?

1 May 2020

Dear All,

This is an important message for all Indians & the world as well! For those who are arguing on both sides that we must open now or it is too soon to open, this is the most important thing you need to know.

Here's the most asked question to answer: When will it be SAFE to end the lockdown, to *re-emerge*?
May 1^st? Or May 15^th? Or June end? Or July end? Or August?

Here's the real answer: Never.  It will never be "SAFE.”

Why ?
Social distancing, staying at home, all of these measures - were these not meant to "cure" Covid-19 ?
No at all! These were measures to slow it down, so as to not overwhelm our healthcare system.
For the most part, so far we've done that.

However it should be clearly understood that this does not change the virality of Covid-19; or how it spreads from one person to another.

Nor does it have any effect on the mortality rate.
It was intended to just delay it until we find a PERMANENT CURE .

A very important point to note here is that -
As soon as we re-emerge, the virus will spread again, & the people with weak immune systems will still succumb to it in large nos.

This is a harsh fact which all of us have to realise.
The people who missed it this time, may eventually get it - regardless of whether we re-emerge on May 1^st or September 30^th ......

*What is it , that we need to do now ? *
We need to protect our healthcare system in every possible way to handle the load, but we don't need to mislead ourselves over the outcome of this quarantine.

Hard Truth of life now is - It is slowing it down, but not curing it.
Eg : If you're driving to Pune from Mumbai at 50 miles an hour or 100 miles an hour, the distance doesn't change, isn’t it ???

Therefore the need of the hour now is -
if our lifestyle is causing you to have a weakened immune system, use this lockdown time to correct that. This should be one of our major resolutions / actionables now without any  doubt! Otherwise, you've placed a “heavy target “ on your own back which will be very difficult to carry ... Youngsters as well as older people should understand & make sure that this is not the time for indulging in comfort food - but it's a time to give ourselves the healthiest, most robust immune system our body is capable of.

*How can this be achieved *?

• By Having healthy , nutritious food ,
• Compulsory, 8-hour, night sleep.
• Drink lime water ( warm water ) daily morning without fail ;
• Not having refrigerated or aerated drinks  ;
• Detox yourself everyday & - maintain social distancing for next couple of weeks/ even months until we have a vaccine or definite, standardized, proven medicine that ensures rapid cure.

It's as simple as this !!!
Hope you all understand that this is just the beginning & not the end .
We need to be careful about ourselves by maintaining real good healthly & hygienic habits in this lockdown period!
Stay Home! Stay Safe!!!

 

 

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