Love
A Poem On Love
I have learnt something true about love: the antithesis of greed is giving… it grows and knows no boundaries …. it flows when boldly given I have learnt something pure about love that has little to do with doves it is a vibration…. a panacea… it cannot be purchased or restricted by area …
The key to ultimate freedom
This world, in truth, is a grand drama on a cosmic stage. Each soul plays many parts across lifetimes. Just as an actor puts on different costumes for different scenes, the soul takes on new bodies and roles. Shakespeare’s timeless line captures it well: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women…
The Real Union: Celebrating International Yoga Day with the Power of Rajayoga
The Spiritual Power of Rajayoga: Healing the Self, Society, and the Earth In celebration of International Yoga Day – June 21, we explore how the ancient wisdom of Rajayoga offers practical tools for inner healing, outer harmony, and planetary transformation. Rooted in the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris, Rajyoga is more than a practice—it’s a…
The Human Heart – A poem on love
If its deepest chamber could be opened What we would see? Some other kind of strength perhaps. A way of loving that wraps harmony around the human family A heart that holds sunshine inside Like the sunniest, strongest flower imaginable Stay still enough, Look deep enough inside And you will see it. A memory…
The Festival of Holi
Amongst the main festivals of Bharat, Holi-Dhuleti holds a significant place. It is a Hindu festival that has gained popularity in countries like the Republic of Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad, UK and Nepal. It is also known with different names such as Dolyatra, Rangotsav or Vasantotsav. In Andhra Pradesh, it is known as “Kaam Dahan”. In…
Peace and Reconciliation
I see around me a world of tears and pain and great sadness where brothers fight, and inflict injustice. The family of mankind now lies wounded, on the field of sorrow and Mother Earth bends her head in grief. Yet now from its centre of love – it’s centre of light – the soul opens…
A Thought for Today
A chilling tagline from Steven Spielberg’s second Jaws movie, “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…” has a resonance for many in today’s world. Human predators seem ready to exploit others at every twist and turn. At all levels in our societies, we see the damage caused by selfishness…
A poem on silence
Settling into silence Sometimes easy, often not Consequent upon the myriad of matters Filling the space of my mind Wild, unruly child of mine Unwittingly allowed a freedom which pleases neither of us Will order and harmony ever return? Awakening to my responsibility Detached from guilt and blame Faith that anything can be…
The Quiet Revolution That Heralds a World Without Fear
India has a rich history of spiritual leaders who have significantly influenced the country and the world with their teachings and philosophies. An inconspicuous figure among them stands out for what he did. Prajapita Brahma founded the Brahma Kumaris, a spiritual organisation led by women, which is the largest of its kind in the world.…
Global Emotional Warming and Climate Change: A Spiritual Approach
As COP29 is in full swing, the annual United Nations conference where nations pledge to address global warming, it’s inspiring to see world leaders gathering to make a difference. But as I reflect on these efforts, I wonder, how can I, as a spiritual individual, contribute to healing our world? We all know the tangible…
Seeing from the centre point – A poem on identity
Seeing from the centre point – A poem on identity Super vision, subtle sight Hidden from the senses Sender and receiver of signals Seat of intuition Finer faculties at my disposal Functioning together To inform and direct expression Open to influence, capable of deceit Unlimited potential, endlessly creative Manifesting into matter The metaphysical and…
Celebrating World Values Day: How Our Values Can Transform the World
The world today can feel like it’s spinning faster than ever, with so much change happening all around us—whether it’s social, economic, political, or environmental. We’re constantly faced with news of conflict, natural disasters, and uncertainty, which can be overwhelming at times. But amidst all the chaos, there are glimmers of hope. People everywhere are…
Nourishing the Soul: The Link Between a Healthy Mind and Diet
From the earliest stages of our lives, we are drawn to the profound mysteries of the human soul. This innate curiosity about the essence of our being often leads us on a journey of self-discovery, seeking answers to life’s most profound questions. One aspect of this holistic approach to wellness is the role of diet…
Unveiling the True Meaning of Motherhood
Motherhood is a journey filled with countless moments of love, sacrifice, and strength. Beyond the biological ties, it is a role that encompasses empathy, resilience, and selflessness. Empathy allows mothers to connect deeply with their children, understanding their needs, fears, and joys on a level that transcends words. It is this empathetic bond that nurtures…
Cooking with Compassion
Cooking with compassion The spiritual element “As a person eats, so he thinks. As a person thinks, so he acts. As a person acts, so he is.” So how do I get the passion for cooking with compassion at the Brahma Kumaris encourages individuals to take a more spiritual approach to all aspects of life including…
Some reflections on war and the conflict in Ukraine
War is the ultimate expression of accumulated individual and collective ‘negative’ emotions such as anger, fear, bitterness, resentment, regret, anxiety and insecurity. Such emotions trigger the well-known ‘fight or flight’ reaction, which we are currently witnessing on our screens at this historic moment in time. In this state, reason often goes out the window and we say and…
The Illusion of FEAR
How many times have we used the phrase “I’m afraid I can’t do…” or “if I go ahead with this I’m afraid…”, I’m afraid so and so will…”. I’m sure many of you may be nodding your head right now, thinking yes I have used these phrases. Well let me tell you, by using the word afraid…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Yield
There are two meanings for Yield. One is to cultivate that is to produce good results, two is to surrender – this sometimes means to give in. In the spiritual context it means to dedicate. The two meanings go hand in hand, when we dedicate our lives to a higher purpose or power that of goodness…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Sweetness
The fastest way to someone’s heart is to be sweet to them. Maybe the reason we all crave and love sweets is because we all crave to taste the sweetness of life. To avoid any kind of bitterness in my interactions I need to let go of mistakes both my own and those of other…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Responsibility
‘Responsibility’ which means the ‘Ability To Respond’. In order to respond right in every situation, our first priority should be a stable mind. Tending to the needs of the mind with love helps us master the Self, and thereby master our World. In order to respond well we first need check in with myself first…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Quality
Universal values, such as happiness, peace and love, are innate qualities in the soul of every human being. They bring quality to our lives and dignity to our species. For this reason values are possibly our most precious possession. They give life its sparkle. Every soul has seven qualities which are the original nature of a soul. They…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Love
What is true love? People may have different definitions of it, but many of us must agree that true love is altruistic and unconditional; it means loving others without expecting something in return from them. However, we find it difficult as we want a return for everything we give, including love. We begin to expect…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Humility
In spiritual language humility is about being egoless. As we drop the labels of the body, our roles, performances and all those details of body consciousness, we automatically become egoless, which means humble. Humility is an innate quality within the soul, one has no ego about anything because someone who has humility is simply in…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Contentment
Contentment is when I show love and appreciation for myself and the role I am playing. It is looking at my own goodness and spreading that good vibration around. Contentment allows me stay in my self respect and having faith that everything I need is provided in abundance and therefore I can give unconditionally and…
Self-Soothing – Stillness in the Storm
Welcome to our Stillness in the Storm (SITS) blog. Each month we look forward to introducing you to one of the seven tools for coping with fear and uncertainty explored in our recently published SITS book. We aim to briefly introduce a theme and give you a selection of practices you can try out during…
Compassion Challenge Day 7 – Good Wishes
Good Wishes Our thoughts have power, this power can transform the vibrations in the worlds and these vibrations in turn can bring about the change required to shift any obstacle. We often live unconsciously letting these thoughts go to waste. In meditation we are consciously becoming aware of these thoughts and start using them more…
Compassion Challenge Day 4 – Forgiveness
Forgiveness and Reconciliation Forgiveness means to “give” this means to offer compassion love, affection, good wishes and have pure feelings towards the self and others. It is also about letting go of the past and focusing on the now. It’s also vital not to play the blame game but to accept what is and see…
Compassion Challenge Day 3 – Positivity
Positive Thinking The mind likes to think, to explore, to ponder and to consider. It is, of course, necessary to think. However, it is not necessary to overthink, but that is exactly what, only too often, we do. If we think wasteful thoughts, the mind will go into the depths and breadth of that waste thought, turning it over and…
Compassion Challenge
With a turbulent year in 2020 Wellbeing is now at the forefront of all our mind. The hope of a the New year ahead in all of our hearts is igniting the feeling of positive change. One way we can go about doing is this to start our New year with our Compassion challenge. We welcome you to join us for this 14 days challenge to start the 2021 with a Compassion. This deep emotion plays a massive part in our lives, for our being the soul to survive. In order to grow your compassion for yourself and other as well, it is vital to work the compassion muscle in your mind and get it toned and tuned up for the betterment of our world.
As the Dalai Lama quotes ” Compassion , connotes love, affection , kindness, gentleness, generosity of spirit and warm-heartedness. We will send you a short daily challenge that will ensure you imbibe and inculcate the goodness of this special virtue.
Healing Our Earth – Nourishing body and soul – Vegetarian pure cooking
In today’s information age, we are continually bombarded with details about the physical aspects of what we eat and the effects that different ingredients may or may not have, and naturally this is important. But in this welter of information, we tend to overlook one crucial factor: the consciousness of the person cooking and the…
A Day in Silence
Generally being an outspoken and free person, I had a fear of being in silence from a very young age. I did however know there were benefits in keeping silent at times, so I experimented with this several times in those days. It was always ok on the day, but I felt limited and sort…
The Subtlety of Self-Respect
We create an external personality which we call the ego from the external and material influences of our lives and it is the ego that is the source of our sorrow and lack of self respect. The self, the soul, the real I, is already perfect, a peaceful, loving, wise and happy being, infinitely worthy…
Attitude in relationships
Our attitude creates our perception of what is happening in our relationships in life. If I have the attitude that someone is irritating, I will always find something irritating in that person’s behaviour so my attitude is a mind set that determines my experience of the relationship. That attitude of irritation comes from the ego…
Freedom – Part 2a
Body The ego has put our sense of self into the body and the role that we play in the drama of life. The body is not who we are but as soon as we are born, others relate to us as though we are the form we inhabit. “What a pretty girl. What a…
True friendship
They say that true friends are hard to find, we all want true and good friends in our lives but are we that to our own self? The most important relationship in our life is the one that we have with our self. We tend to be kind, caring and thoughtful towards those around us,…
Helping children in finding their purpose
It has been said that children come through you but not from you – you may give them your love but not your thoughts (The Prophet, Khalil Gibran). From this we can denote the importance of lovingly overseeing the growth of a child, but not forcefully dominating or governing their lives. The former allows life…
What is Soul Consciousness?
‘’When individuals of any age learn to turn inward and connect with their innate, divine nature and it’s Source, then, regardless of circumstances, they experience and express true peace and happiness. This is why spiritual education is the need of the hour.’’ Dadi Ratan Mohini Soul Consciousness and Body Consciousness Soul consciousness is derived from…
Cultivating values in everyday life
Question: How to cultivate values in everyday life? Answer: Each morning, making time for silence to connect with the inner being gives the experience of the original qualities of the self – which are peace, love, truth, purity and happiness. As I connect with these innate qualities, and emerge them in my awareness, I remember…
The Power of Tolerance
There are different situations that come in life where the power to tolerate is necessary. One is bad words and assault from others, one is when it comes to trying to establish the truth, one is discontent in small or large matters.Tolerance is required when going through sickness. If you speak about a sickness it…
The power of the soul
“Ninety-five percent of our time is wasted on thinking about others; we go on and on with a string of expectations, which becomes like a hammer of demand on other people’s heads. Take a combination of expectations and demand, and what does it equal? Conflict!” At this time in the world Drama, everybody has some…