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Meditation brings wisdom. Know
well what leads you forward and
what holds you back and choose
January 2016 Vol. 35 No.4 the path that leads to wisdom.

Monthly Journal of the Brahma Kumaris Hqs. Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India

Creating a Better World through

Power of Mind
T houghts become things. Not just
things but events, experiences
and relationships. Everything we see
in this world has been conceived
in the human mind. Thoughts are
the seed of action, hence the world
around us is a reflection of human
consciousness.
Our thoughts not only matter,
they create matter. Thought is where
everything comes from. Everything
in the physical world is made out
of atoms. Atoms are made out
of energy. Energy is made out of
consciousness. Consciousness is
what the universe is made of; matter
and energy are just two of the forms
that consciousness takes.
All physical reality is made up of
vibrations of energy. Our thoughts
are also vibrations of energy. This is
not a concept or theory, but rather
the startling reality that quantum
physics reveals to us. Once we know
that everything is energy — that
there is no absolute distinction
between matter and energy — January 18 is observed as the ascension day of Prajapita Brahma, founding father of the Brahma Kumaris. (see pages 6&7)
then the boundaries between the
physical world and the world of our regarding a recently concluded reality. capacity to create a better world,
thoughts start to disappear as well. Yale research. Our beliefs don’t simply reflect firstly, by focusing on the values it
In 1994, Dr. Masaru Emoto Optimism seems to reduce our reality, they create our reality. stands for and by creating thoughts,
conducted an experiment with water stress-induced inflammation and Thoughts are like a canvas. What we attitudes and vibrations that reflect
to test out a hypothesis about how levels of stress hormones such as project or sketch on it with our vision, those higher values such as peace,
positive and negative energies affect cortisol. Just as helpful as taking thoughts and feelings, determines respect and love. This collective
our environment. He froze bottled a rosy view of the future is having the kind of life experiences we live. positive energy will have a ripple
water and studied the molecules a rosy view of yourself. High “self- To make changes in our life, we effect and shift the awareness and
under a microscope. What he enhancers” — people who see have to sketch a different reality, feelings of other people and thus
saw were shapeless molecules. themselves in a more positive light one that we like more. there will be a huge vibrational shift
Subsequently he froze other bottles than others see them — have lower What is the vision of a better from Kaliyuga to Satyuga.
of water and labelled them with cardiovascular responses to stress world that we can think and wish Let us all contribute with the
key phrases: ‘Love and thanks,’, ‘I and recover faster, as well as lower for? All human beings desire peace, power of positive and pure thoughts
hate you. You make me sick,’ ‘Joy,’ baseline cortisol levels (Journal of happiness, health and harmony. We to create a new world by first bringing
‘You fool,’ and purportedly the most Personality and Social Psychology, want to live in a world that is free newness in our thinking. If we have
powerful of them all — ‘Gratitude.’ vol. 85, p. 605). from disease, pollution, poverty and been reflecting same old pattern of
The images posted by Dr. Emoto on We’ve heard the old expression, scarcity. We wish to live in a world thoughts and feelings about life, it’s
his website show what the water “I’ll believe it when I see it.” But free from violence, fear, jealousy, time now to renew those patterns
crystals from each label look like the world is created the other way: lust, hatred, greed and ego. and renew our lives and thus the
after a few hours of refrigeration. “You’ll see it when you believe it.” Thoughts, like seeds, have world around us.V (Purity Features)
Those labelled with positive When novelist Victor Hugo said, a natural tendency to grow and
words formed beautiful crystals “There is nothing more powerful manifest in our life, if we feed Purity
whereas those with negative words than an idea whose time has come,” them with attention, interest and
crystallized in a haphazard form. we now know that this was more enthusiasm. The power of our wishes our
“New studies reveal a
subconscious brain that is far more
than a metaphor. He may not have
fully realized it at that time, but he
mind is part of the creative power
of the universe, which means that
readers a
active, purposeful and independent
than previously known… and the
was giving us a literal description our thoughts work together with Happy
of how reality works. Our thoughts it. Hence, instead of complaining,
unconscious is perfectly capable are the controlling factor in what criticizing and blaming and New Year
2016
of running the program it chooses,” we manifest and create in our lives. catastrophizing about our problems
repor ted the New York Times The idea precedes the manifested and the future, we all have the

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Sonepat, Haryana: Sitting on dais during the centenary celebrations of Rajyogini Dadi Janki, Chief of Brahma Kumaris, are (L-R) BK Sarla, BK Uttra, BK Hansa, Dadi Janki,
BK Amirchand, Dr. Suman Manjiri, IPS, Inspector General, Mr. J.S.Cheema, President, Chandigarh Health & Wellness Association.

Shanti Sarovar, Hyderabad: Sitting

New Delhi : BK Asha giving invitation

in silence during the 4th anniversary of
monthly IT retreats are BK Kuldeep, BK
Aruna, BK David and others. The event
was organised in association with IT Dept.
Photo Gallery
to Mr. Suresh P. Prabhu, Hon’ble Union
Govt. of Telangana, and IT companies.
Minister of Railways.
We can’t become what we want to be
by remaining what we are.

Manila: Senator Leticia R. Shahani with BK Rajni, BK Denise and guests during
an event held in her honour by BK Philippines.

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Celebrating the 18th Annual Day of Vaishali Centre by cutting
a cake are Dadi Ratan Mohini, BK Sushma, Mr. Jasveer Singh, former Chairman,
Minorities Commission, Dr. Pratap Midha, BK Chanderkala, BK Leela and others.

France: BK Jayanti, BK Golo Pilz, Sister Valeriane and Sister Sonja before attending a
round-table discussion on ‘The Role of Ethics and Faith in Climate Change’ during the
COP 21 World Climate Summit, at the Chamber of Commerce, Paris.

Jalandhar, Punjab: The Great Khali, world heavyweight champion, BK Deepak and
BK Tripta after receiving “World’s Biggest Hand Made Calendar” from BK Rekha.

Navrangpura, Ahmedabad: Launching the first annual report of service project

3 for slum children ‘Divya Nagari’, are Mr. Bhupender Singh Chudasama, Gujarat
Education Minister, BK Sarla didi, BK Chandrika, BK Kailash and BK Ishita.
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Remaining light in present troubled times

M ost people today live with
pressures that did not exist, or
were less intense, a few decades
ago. The list of burdens that the
average person has to carry for a
large part of his or her life is long.
Increasingly competitive job
markets and business environments
demand higher degrees of skill,
competence and resources to
succeed. Those lacking in any of
these areas fall behind and often
end up struggling against financial
constraints that erode the quality of
their lives.
For those who have to support
a family, the burdens multiply.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of
Jagannathpuri, Odisha: Standing during the national anthem on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Rajyogini
one’s loved ones, providing a decent
Dadi Janki at Godly Rajyoga Retreat Centre are (L-R) BK Brij Mohan, HE Dr. S.C. Jamir, Governor, BK Nirupama, Dadi
education to the children and meeting
Janki, Gajapati Maharaja, Maharani Lilabati and Swami Samarpanananda Giri, Vice President, Prajnana Mission.
the family’s lifestyle aspirations all
add to the responsibilities of the Cultivate a positive pity, cynicism or hopelessness. Just
as good times don’t last forever,
way to turn our predicament to our
advantage.
average householder.
bad times too come to an end, and Some spiritual knowledge also
One can safely assume that
people in nearly every part of the
attitude, which if we keep our eyes and ears open, helps us orient ourselves correctly
world have the concerns mentioned we would be able to recognise when we are tossed around by life’s
earlier, but they weigh heavier on will enable you opportunity when it arrives. storms. Most of us are aware of
those facing difficult circumstances. We only need look at those who Newton’s third law, which states that
If one is poor or unemployed, to see the silver are less fortunate than us and see for every action there is an equal and
survival can become a daily struggle, how they accept their circumstances opposite reaction. This law applies to
especially in countries that don’t lining around every and get on with life. As the oft quoted everything, including human actions;
offer their citizens social security. proverb says: “I cried because I had we get what we give, and reap what
Conditions in the places we
live in can have a big impact on
cloud. no shoes, until I met a man who had
no feet.” The idea is not to resign
we sow. When we remember this,
we begin to stop blaming others for
our lives. Political or economic oneself to the situation, but to what we are going through, and start
upheaval, natural calamities and problem magnifies it; it is like digging remember that it is possible to cope to take responsibility for our actions.
armed conflict can dramatically alter oneself into a deeper hole. If we with any circumstance, and to not It is not money, a talent, or
our circumstances and turn a life of realise that worry or fear are not lose hope. cleverness that bring us lasting
comfort into one of misery. going to help us, we will save a lot Our attitudes and thoughts security, success and happiness.
At a more personal level, a death of time and energy. Instead, if we create our reality, and if we entertain These fruits can be harvested only
or illness in the family, a lawsuit, a focus on finding a solution, various thoughts of failure and despair, we if we have sown the seeds of pure
failure or downturn in business, or possibilities will come to our mind, invite more of the same. If we remain intentions and actions. If the seed is
sudden joblessness can put one and gradually a path leading us out positive instead, with the faith that good, the fruit cannot be otherwise.
under a lot of pressure. of our troubles will emerge. This things will eventually turn out better, Sometimes the fruit may take time to
Is it possible to remain light in gives one hope and the impetus to then life will present us with new appear and ripen, but as with nature,
such situations? make practical efforts. possibilities. it will come at the right time, full of
It depends on how we approach On the other hand, if one To be able to retain such a frame goodness.
our situation. If we keep worrying becomes despondent, one will not of mind when the chips are down, In testing times, if we remember
about the problem, blame ourselves only sink into further trouble but also one needs to cultivate a positive this truth and go on sowing the right
or others, curse our bad luck, rue our cause distress to others. attitude, which enables one to see seeds, we can be content and secure
past decisions, go on thinking about Even when our options are the silver lining around every cloud. in the knowledge that our future
how things might have turned out if limited, keeping a positive frame of One should also be willing to learn will be better. Goodness, when it is
we had acted differently, or become mind helps us live through hard times from a loss or failure. When we invested, whether in the form of truth,
depressed, it is certainly not going to more easily. We need to be careful dispassionately consider our state of peace, happiness, charity, simplicity
help. not to let difficulties overwhelm us affairs, we may sometimes hit upon or love, brings big returns.V
Thinking repeatedly about a and push us into an abyss of self- a different way of doing things, or a (Purity Bureau)

Rhythm of balance and order

T he natural religion of nature is a rhythm of balance and order. Her patterns and laws should
sustain our lives, but disrespectful human interference and disregard are now producing
It’s not good...
disorders of all kinds — physical, environmental, and even psychological. we haven’t even
We realise that respect for nature should not come just from a fear of the consequences of not
doing so, but from humility, which humans need to understand and apply. Humility is openness to surveyed the flood
learning, and it makes us flexible and egoless enough to realise that there are laws greater than
those made by man; laws that are the standards of life and protect human life. and the water has
It is good to realise that we do not know it all — there are still things to discover; we cannot own
the earth, the sky or the sea; they are ours when we respect them and do not seek ownership; in receded.
fact, everything comes close to us, whether people or nature, when we do not seek to possess or
manipulate.
And for sustaining and enhancing respect for the self and others it is necessary to note the
significance of respect to God. Not necessarily the traditional concept of God, which, with its
associations of fear, punishment and guilt, has alienated humankind from Him, but a God who is
the divine giver, the coordinator of spiritual harmony; the One who eternally holds within Himself
the universal spiritual values of human life. Not a manipulator, but the one who facilitates the
distribution of these values to anyone who, with honesty and respect for his fellow beings, wishes
to be and do that which is right.
In silence we are also able to come close to ourselves, to nature and to the Supreme Being, and
through this we are able to gain the understanding and the divine strength to integrate and realise
the spiritual values of life by consciously bringing them into our life and actions. V
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Editorial

Happy New Year 2016

T he countdown to midnight ends in an ecstatic roar. As the old year gives way to the new, fireworks light up the sky and celebrations begin on the
ground. New Year wishes jam mobile networks and crowds high on merrymaking flood city roads, clubs and dance floors. Those at home sit glued
to TV sets to watch ‘festival specials’ rolled out by entertainment channels.
But what is it about a new year that makes the celebrations such a grand show? What is so extraordinary about the earth beginning another
revolution around the sun, or about the calendar starting afresh? It may be the first day of the first month, but everything else stays the same. We wake
up in the same house, go to the same workplace, meet the same old people and our life continues in the same rut. We still face the same challenges,
and our worries and anxieties are carried forward into the ‘new’ year. So what is new about a new year in an old world?
Newness is not a physical attribute but the creativity of the soul. It is the potential of our being to manifest its original qualities in the form of
positive change. It is born in the mind as an out-of-the-box idea that is backed by a benevolent intention. It is ‘new’ essentially in its quality of being
above the habitual patterns of thinking, behaving and living. An innovative thought could aim at a major transformation on the outside. Or it could
mean initiating a personal, subtle change that comforts the self and also touches others and eases the atmosphere around us. In very simple words,
the pure, virtuous core of our being is the source of all newness and visible change.
We can tap into our inner resources in moments of stillness. When the mind is quiet and undistracted, the jewels of goodness and positive creativity
inside us surface effortlessly. In pre-dawn silence, or during the day when we are relatively detached from the ‘tangible’ and the ‘obvious’, we can tune
into inspirations from above. It is in these moments that we get new beginnings and insights, and clues to untangle old issues in new ways.
The biggest challenge, of course, lies in our ability to sustain the change we introduce until it becomes the natural way to be. It means that we reject
the temptation to go back to our routine and repetitive patterns, refuse to be one with the ordinariness in our surroundings, and stick to our bright plan
with courage and faith. The new seedling in our mind can stand against all odds when we regularly sprinkle it with the water of determination and review
our progress at the end of the day. Once we pass this testing phase, things become smooth as the change takes its course and assumes a firm shape.
Newness begins the day we decide on it. It does not need a starting line, nor is it connected to changes in the calendar. Nevertheless, the beginning
of a new year is conducive for making any shift as both time and custom favour us to bid goodbye to the old and the ordinary.
Unless we make this inner journey, the New Year’s Eve will remain a one-day wonder when the flower market is in full bloom and the entertainment
and hospitality industries make big money. It will be reduced to a mere ritual, like blowing off another candle on a birthday cake, or an extension of
our winter vacations, or just another commercial enterprise. It would be like hanging a new calendar on an old wall.
On the other hand, if we regularly succeed with our renewal and self-rejuvenation plans, a whiff of fresh air will surround us. Our aura will be
youthful and our infectious enthusiasm will energise others wherever we go. V

Regrowing lost tooth

Gleanings from the press We’re one step closer to being able to regrow a lost tooth, thanks to
a new study showing it’s possible to grow multiple teeth from a single
root. These teeth can then be implanted to become fully functional.
New device stimulates tears to treat ‘dry eyes’ Thus far this has only been tested in rats, but it could lead to a potential
revolution in human dental care.  (News item)
Scientists have developed a tiny device to electronically stimulate tear
production, which could help treat dry eye syndrome, one of the most Study finds ‘happiness spot’
common eye diseases in the world. The device, 16mm long, 3-4mm wide
and 1-2mm thick, was implanted beneath the inferior lacrimal gland in The secret to happiness may lie in having more grey matter in a region
rabbits. It was activated wirelessly and shown to increase the generation of of the brain called precuneus, a new study suggests. The study by
tears by nearly 57 per cent. Researchers also discovered that the afferent Wataru Sato and his team at Kyoto University in Japan says overall
neural pathway — the pathway from sensory neurons to the brain which happiness is a combination of happy emotions and satisfaction in life
activates the reflex tearing — offered an even more efficient way to enhance coming together in the precuneus, a region in the medial parietal lobe in
tear production.  (The Times of India) the brain that becomes active when experiencing consciousness. (PTI)

Retinal nerve cells grown in lab Hard nut to crack

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a method There is growing evidence that the popular pastime of chewing betel
to efficiently turn human stem cells into retinal nerve cells that transmit nuts increases the risk of developing oral cancer. According to the British
visual signals from the eye to the brain. Death and dysfunction of these medical journal Lancet, the high copper content in betel nuts may be the
cells cause loss of sight in conditions like glaucoma and multiple sclerosis cause of oral cancer. Betel nuts contain large amounts of the mineral
(MS). It could eventually lead to the development of cell transplant compared to other nuts — 10 times that in peanuts.  (News item)
therapies that restore vision in patients with glaucoma and MS, said
Donald Zack from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the leader of the
research group.  (IANS)
With pollution
‘Vegetarians healthier than meat-eaters’ rising at this rate
POLLUTION even breathing will be
Vegetarians have been found leading a healthier life as compared to
meat-eaters. Incidence of diseases such as pancreatic cancer and restricted to alternate
respiratory problems are also less common among vegetarians than days.
in those who consume meat regularly, according to an Oxford study.
Findings of the study suggested significant differences in health risk,
mainly related to chronic diseases, among meat-eaters. Vegetarians
and vegans had 50 per cent lower mortality from pancreatic cancer and
cancers of the lymphatic or hematopoietic tissue.  (The Times of India)

Bhoola Bhai
And our friend Bhoola Bhai on Temple Street says
successful people do not relax in chairs, they relax in
work.
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Don’t kill the ego, clean it up - 2

BK Ken, Sao Paulo, Brazil

T he ego is not the enemy of spiritual endeavour.

It’s how we use it.
The popular notion of seeing the world
through tinted glasses is only part of the story.
Many factors contribute to the colour and shape
of the lens. They reduce, exaggerate or even
change completely the way we see things. Our
emotions, experiences, preferences and habits
pool together in what we call the limited ego and
make us believe that what we see and remember
actually exists as such.
There was a guy named Tony who used
to come to our meditation centre. Though his
enthusiasm and progress was high, his wife was
somehow jealously opposed to this. He tried
to come at times when it would not upset her.
Finally, he convinced her to meet him at the centre
after work to explain exactly what he was doing.
While waiting for him to show up, she overheard Celebrating 15th Annual Day of Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurgaon by cutting cake are Mr. Ram Niwas Goel, Speaker,
Delhi Legislative Assembly, Mr. D.R. Karthikeyan, former Director, CBI, Dadi Rukmani, BK Brijmohan, Mr. Rakesh
a conversation between two women in the next
Mehta, State Election Commissioner for Delhi & Chandigarh, BK Asha, BK Chakardhari, BK Shukla and BK Pushpa.
room. They were talking about the sweets they
had prepared the day before.
They said: Did you see how much people The ego is not the enemy The advantages of that would be tremendous. In
essence, the world that we see, hear and touch
liked the toli yesterday? (Toli is sweets in Hindi.) is not the whole world that exists.
What the wife heard: Did you see how much of spiritual endeavour. It’s Secondly, we are limited due to the
people liked Tony yesterday? consciousness of the roles that we have to play.
As soon as Tony arrived she practically This becomes natural due to habit. A mother
jumped on him: how we use it. sees her children as the mother. A boss sees
“Didn’t you say you had to visit neighbouring the team as the boss. In other words, the tasks
cities yesterday? I just found out that you were and responsibilities pressure the roles so that we
here entertaining people.” We didn’t see either of them again. After about perceive things from that perspective. We put on
“What do you mean? I couldn’t have come three months he called and we asked him what the hat of our habitual identity and often can’t
here. I spent the whole day visiting clients.” had happened. He explained that he had cleared see beyond that. This extends to cultural aspects
“Don’t lie to me. Let’s get out of here.” up the misunderstanding of one word. We asked as well — race, nationality, religion, and so on.
him if he wanted to recommence his meditation As spiritual beings we are playing roles through
practice. He declined, saying that they were too the coordinates of our physical identity. We are
Humour embarrassed for him to take it up again. This not our roles, we are the actors.
Mother: “Why are you home from school so shows how the limited ego in the form of jealousy The third limiting factor is our own story.
early?” distorts and even changes the course of events. We carry the memory of everything we have
Son: “I was the only one who could answer The ego, spinning around in its own interests gone through in childhood, adolescence, youth
a question.” and associations, colours, shapes and even and other age groups. All the events and the
Mother: “Oh, really? What was the positions the lens of perception according to its experiences we took from them crowd into a
question?” whims. When it is limited it’s like looking at reality small window of perception. Objectivity becomes
Son: “Who threw the eraser at the through a very tiny keyhole. impossible as we take most of our experiences
principal?” The first reducers of our perspective are the personally. Many of us become just human CVs or
VVV physical senses. We perceive only about 3 percent resumés interacting with other CVs and resumés.
Teacher: “If I gave you two cats and of the electromagnetic spectrum. We can’t see For all the above reasons, it is by chance that
another two cats and another two, how anything before red and after violet. Dogs can we can perceive the same thing in the same way as
many would you have?” hear and smell better than we can. Bats guide someone else. Again, the problem is not the lens
Johnny: “Seven.” themselves around using sonar. Many insects and of the ego, but how open it is to see reality. When
Teacher: “No, listen carefully... If I gave you birds navigate around due to a map-like spatial there is an unlimited sense of self, the whole door
two cats, and another two cats and another memory, better than many human beings. Imagine is open. We can see things as they really are.V
two, how many would you have?” if, for example , we could “see” people’s vibrations.
Johnny: “Seven.”
Teacher: “Let me put it to you differently.
If I gave you two apples, and another two Understanding Meditation
apples and another two, how many would
you have?” • Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.
Johnny: “Six.” • Meditation is the flower and compassion is its fragrance.
Teacher: “Good. Now if I gave you two • Meditation is the golden key to all the mysteries of life.
cats, and another two cats and another
two, how many would you have?” • Meditation is the nourishment of your authentic nature.
Johnny: “Seven!” • Meditation applies the brakes to the speeing mind.
Teacher: “Johnny, where the heck do you • Prayer is when you talk to God; meditation is when you listen to God.
get seven from?”
Johnny: “Because I’ve already got a • Meditation is not a means to an end. It is both the means and the end.
freaking cat!” • Nowhere can man find a quieter retreat than in his own soul.
VVV • Meditation changes the heart’s capacity to accept life as it is.
Teacher: “Which book has helped you the
most in your life?”
• Meditation is not to battle with the mind, but witness the mind.
Student: “My father’s chequebook!” • Meditation is not stopping growth of the ego, it is death of the ego.
VVV • Meditation is simply seeing reality and acknowledging it.
Q: Why was six scared of seven?
• Meditation creates more time than it takes.
A: Because seven “ate” nine.
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Experience with Pitashri Brahma BK Asha, New Delhi

I am very fortunate that I, along with my parents,

found Baba (Pitashri Brahma) in January 1958
Baba gave me very Baba before?” I said “No Baba, I am meeting you
for the first time”. Baba smiled. Then I saw that
my teacher was looking at me and I remembered
at Kanpur. At that time there was no formal
Brahma Kumaris centre in Kanpur. I was just eight
powerful, loveful ‘drishti’ what I had to say. I immediately corrected myself
and a half years old. Mamma (Mateshwari) and and said “Yes Baba, I met you 5,000 years ago”.
Baba used to come to Delhi, Kanpur, Mumbai and said, “child, always Baba laughed and patted my back and said, “Child
and Punjab during winter as Mount Abu (Brahma has learnt the lesson well”. As children, we did
Kumaris Headquarters) used to be very cold in remember, whatever I do, not understand ‘Gyan’ much but this sentence of
those days. Baba became a blessing for me. Reading Murli
I think it was in May 1959 (our school
summer holidays) when I first went with my
others will follow”. (daily spiritual discourse) every day became an
important part of my daily routine. I am proud to
parents to sweet Madhuban (Brahma Kumaris record that since then I have never missed a Murli.
We also got the golden opportunity to have a
special personal meeting with Baba in which he
gave me directions for my life. We were sitting in
front of Baba’s room on a cot (Baba, my father,
mother and myself) and looking at me, Baba
said to my father, “You must give this child good
education and that too in English medium. I will
send her abroad”.
Let me share that at that time, around 1959-
60, there were no centres abroad, but Baba
is ‘Jani Jananhar’(one who knows everything).
Years later, I was sent several times to Brahma
Kumaris centres abroad for service in different
parts of the world.
Every year we used to visit and stay in
Madhuban during summer vacations. It is as
though I grew up in Madhuban.
I would like to share memories of one special
meeting with Brahma Baba. We were seven
kumaris from Bangalore sitting in Baba’s room
in Madhuban. Didi Manmohini said to Baba that
Asha gives lectures in English. Baba used to
encourage kumaris, so he asked me to speak
during the evening class and said that he would
also come to listen. I nodded and said, “Ji Baba”.
Pitashri Brahma in a group photo with Mateshwari and young Brahma Kumari sisters who The topic Baba gave me was ‘World Peace’. Baba’s
grew up to become Dadis. (File Photo) personality was so charismatic that one would
forget everything sitting in front of him. When I
came out of Baba’s room I realized what I had
said to Baba! How could this happen! No, I am not
going to speak, that too in the presence of Baba.
Sister Rosy, who was our teacher, said now there
is no way out, you will have to speak. It was the
evening class, in History Hall in Pandav Bhawan.
I sat on the ‘sandali’ (stage) and hurriedly spoke
on the subject. Inside I was feeling very happy and
said to myself, “Thank God! Baba did not come”.
But Baba was very wise and great. He did not
come inside but stood outside the hall and from
the first window heard my speech.
After finishing, I came down the ‘sandali’
and Baba entered. Sister Nalini of Mumbai, and
Sister Lata of Surat told me how Baba had heard
me speak. That evening Baba elaborated on world
peace. He then started calling me ‘Englishwali’.
My last meeting with Baba was in 1968. After
that I did not meet him in ‘sakar’ (corporeal)
form. It was again summer vacation and I was
in my second year at university. Sister Santosh
of Meerut, Neera (my younger sister) and myself
went to Baba’s room to say goodnight. Baba gave
me very powerful, loveful ‘drishti’ and said, “Child,
always remember, whatever I do, others will follow”.
At that time I did not realize why Baba said this.
Brahma Baba in a gathering of kumaris and mothers of Bombay and Maharashtra. (FIle Photo) But after one year I had the realization. Since
Headquarters). From Kanpur, a group of nearly give the right answers we were trained in advance then I have found Baba has put me in various
40 had gone and we were a part of it. Baba and by our teachers). roles in which I have to constantly remember
Mamma used to meet each one personally as When it was my turn, I sat in front of Baba. Baba’s words, which are like a ‘vardan’ to me. To
well as with the group. On the day of our arrival, He gave me such sweet, powerful ‘drishti’ that my surprise, when I met him for the first time in
I met both my ‘Alokik’ parents. Baba used to ask tears started rolling down my eyes. Baba asked ‘Avyakt’ (subtle) form, in 1969 (during teachers’
everyone some or the other question, such as me why I was in tears. I did not know what to say. training), he again said, “You have to make others
“Have you met Baba before?” Or he would ask Baba extended his arms and took me in his lap. also like yourself”. These words always ring in my
mothers, “How many children do you have?” (To I forgot the world. He asked me: “Have you met ears and keep me attentive and alert. V
Purity January 2016 7

Prajapita Brahma - Harbinger of Change

T his is the story of an unusual man. His
name was Lekhraj — a successful self-made
businessman, a family man and a pillar of his
given regular and systematic teachings.

Direction to Youth
community. Charisma surrounded him like a Through his guidance the young realized that
glow, one felt it even from the love, humility spiritual knowledge is not meant just for the
and sincerity of his nature. There was an leisure time of the elderly, but is the foundation
unforgettable magnetic attraction in his eyes. of a high-quality life and should therefore be
His face was broad and commanding and his inculcated from an early age. They were inspired
forehead high. He stood like a rock, the symbol of to adopt simplicity, service and sacrifice as
solidity and dependability in this unstable world. the motto of their life, and purity as its most
effective means.
A Signpost
He rose to be a famous jeweller of his time. He Teachings
had business connections with several royal His acts and way of life were very inspiring
families of the then princely states of India, and full of dignity. One who sat in his presence
and the British viceroy. After his adoption as a and listened to the elevating Godly discourses
medium by incorporeal Shiva, the Supreme, he delivered through him got a strong inspiration
got the name Prajapita Brahma, one befitting his to adopt a viceless, holy life. He educated,
new role. Everyone lovingly called him”Baba”. inspired and guided people in inculcating
From 1936 to 1969, every morning he played human values in their personal and professional
his divine role as the corporeal medium for the lives. He emphasized the concept of world
Supreme Soul to reveal Himself as the spiritual brotherhood and freeing the mind from all kinds
parent of all humanity. As a teacher he served of bias or prejudices. His teachings encouraged
by example. As a disciplined meditator he arose liberalism and tolerance in religion. Meditation Prajapita Brahma, corporeal founder of the
at 2 a.m. every morning. As a leader he was taught by him is a powerful means to get rid Brahma Kumaris
sensitive to everyone’s needs. His wisdom was of mental tension, which helps to bring out
a signpost to all who came to him for guidance. the inherent qualities in one’s personality. He
taught that introspection, self-discipline and
Made Leaders of Women self-transformation are prerequisites for world
Social upliftment involves social reform. Dada transformation. They give to the individual
noted that women as a class were the most the requisite spiritual power and correctional
oppressed, who silently suffered due to outdated guidance to give up narcotics, greed, anger,
and unjust customs and bias against them. They exploitation and bad habits. He always pointed
were looked upon either as household chattels towards incorporeal God and preached the
or as a means to satisfy the sensual desires of brotherhood of man under the Fatherhood of
men. He decided to work for raising their status. one God, before whom all men and women,
He constituted a trust made up of women and young and old, rich and poor are equal if only
bequeathed all his movable and immovable their deeds are noble. This is a practical step
properties to this trust with the avowed objective towards international solidarity and emotional
of utilizing the same for imparting moral and integration. He taught people to lead a lotus-
spiritual education and developing ways and like life of detachment, purity, self-control and
means for the upliftment of all people. Soon “brahmacharya” while performing all their worldly
he became instrumental in the establishment duties. This helps in population control.
of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Brahma Baba’s uniqueness was not merely
Vidyalaya so that interested aspirants could be in possessing the highest virtues among the

Teachings of Brahma Baba

Be Tireless and Conqueror of sleep
Just as Brahma Baba became an example of being tireless and of having a constant, stable
stage, in the same way, the children also have to be an example for others. Just as you are Brahma Baba with Dadi Janki (left),
tireless and hardworking in physical work, in the same way, have such a strong mind that no Dadi Ratan Mohini (right) and others.
situation can make you fluctuate. For this, keep three things in mind: constantly unbroken,
souls who came in his contact. Brahma Baba
unshakable and tireless (‘atoot’, ‘achal’ and ‘athak’). Then the line of the Intellect will remain proved that it is possible to attain mastery over
clear and you will be able to understand the intentions of others easily and clearly. one’s mind and become the maker of one’s
own destiny.
Be Generous Hearted and the Image of support
In order to attain complete success in service, especially imbibe the virtue of being generous- His Legacy
hearted. By being an image of support, you become worthy to receive cooperation from His legacy is an international university,
everyone. So, you should constantly consider yourselves to be the instrument to uplift all souls. recognized by the United Nations and respected
You must be generous-hearted in your thoughts, words, actions, relationships and connections. worldwide for the purity and integrity of its
spiritual education. It is the recipient of numerous
awards for national and international service.
Create Hope in those with no hope Prajapita Brahma relinquished his mortal
In today’s world, it is not difficult to transform the land. Science is able to produce fruit from any body and ascended to his angelic stage of
type of land. You children should also serve in the same way. The original religion or dharma consciousness on 18th January, 1969 at the
of you Brahmins is to bring hope in those who have lost hope. If we take one step of courage, age of 93. During the span of 33 years of
Baba is ready to provide thousand-fold help. He increases the zeal and enthusiasm of the his dedicated life (1936 to 1969) he trained
children. So follow the Father, that is, constantly have hope in everyone and increase their zeal thousands of Brahma Kumaris, out of whom
and enthusiasm. over 15,000 fully dedicated sisters are in the
forefront to carry forward the mission.
Above all, Brahma Baba is remembered
Constantly practise being bodiless
for his total love and constant companionship
In order to be loved by all, whilst being in the body practise being bodiless. Just as it is easy to
with God and his selfless sacrifice in order that
put on and take off a costume, in the same way, practise being in the awareness of the body all God’s children may experience that eternal
and to go beyond the awareness of the body. One moment you put on the costume of the body, relationship.V
and the next moment you take it off. (Purity Archives)
Purity January 2016 8

Trust in God
S uresh, a sweeper in a temple, was an atheist.
He daily used to watch devotees offering their
prayers and God granting them all their wishes. At
the end of the day he used to watch God being tired.
He walks up to him one day and says that God, you
do so much hard work and don’t find time to relax
at all, so take a day off. God smiles at the innocence
and purity of Suresh and accepts his request and proposal to relax for a
day. However, he assigns him the responsibility of taking his place for
Delhi, Majlis Park, : Inaugurating ‘Easy Rajyoga Shivir through music’
a day, making sure that he smiles at every offering when people bow in
are BK Brijmohan, Mr. Shiv Shankar, Mahamantri, BJP, Delhi, Mrs. Lalita
front of him, and also does not speak anything.
Shankar, BK Rajkumari, BK Sundari, BK Kavi Devi Chand and others.
As promised, Suresh wakes up early in the morning and takes the
place of God. Smiling at every offering and prayer, he started enjoying
his stint as God. A rich man bowed and offered his wallet full of money
and thanked God for giving him all amenities in life and went away.
Then walks in a poor man who was in distress and crying bitterly. He
said that he had nothing left to feed his children, except a one rupee
coin which he offered to God. He lifted his head and saw the wallet and
thinking that God had answered his prayers, happily went back home.
Suresh, silently standing in for God, was just watching and smiling
as he was not supposed to speak a word. Then walked in a devotee
to take blessings from God for his first ever voyage. The moment he
raised his head he saw a policeman and the rich man. The rich man
started shouting that the sailor was the culprit who had stolen his wallet
and should be put behind bars. Suresh, who was the witness to the
Sirsa, Haryana: BK Sharda from Ahmedabad and BK Bindu giving a picture entire day’s proceedings could not tolerate the injustice and told the
of Shri Laxmi & Narayan to Ms. Kamlesh Chahar, Distt. Child Welfare Officer, policeman that the sailor was innocent and the wallet had been taken by
after a programme on‘Receiving God’s Love & Protection’.
the poor man. The policeman seeks apologies from the sailor and takes
the wallet from the poor man and returns it to the rich man. Suresh is
elated at doing justice.
God meets Suresh at night and asks him about the day’s
proceedings. Being excited, he narrated entire day’s events to God. God
thanked Suresh for his kind gesture, but told him that he had committed
a blunder. God said the rich man had earned a fortune through illegal
means and because he bowed in front of God he was pardoned. The
wallet left by the rich man would have served the poor and needy
children of the poor man, who had bowed in front of God and offered
all his earnings, even if it was one rupee which could have brought
some happiness to the poor family. The sailor who had sought good
luck for his first voyage by bowing in front of God had to die as that
night there was a heavy storm. He would have been blessed with life by
Cuttack, Odisha: Lighting lamps at ‘Farmers Empowerment Campaign’ are
being jailed. God explained to Suresh that because he spoke, the sailor
Prof. Dr. A.K.Nayak, Principal Scientist, CRRI, BKs Kamlesh, Sulochana,
lost his life, the poor man now could not feed his children who had been
Rajendra, Arun Panda, Nathmal and others.
hungry for days, and the rich man who had earned money by unfair
means would have to suffer all his life. Suresh was stunned.
Leave everything to God and believe in Him.V

Civil Lines, 4
Gaya: Lighting
candles to
inaugurate
a public
programme are
Mr. Lalan Prasad,
Principal,
Hansraj Public
Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurgaon: Lighting lamps to inaugurate a School,
programme for sportspersons are Ms. Sunita Godara, former Asian marathon BK Bhagwan
champion, Acharya Guru Karma Tanpai Gyaltshen Nepal, BK Asha, Mr. from Mount Abu,
Piyush Jain, Secretary, Physical Education Foundation of India, Mr. Neeraj Kr BK Sheela and
Mehra, International Sports Admin, BK Jagbir and others. BK Nirmala.

Vietnam: 4
Group photo
of participants
after a talk on
‘Rajyoga for
Personality
Development’
by BK
Atamprakash
from Mount
Abu.
Purity January 2016 9

Every violation is an act of violence

A violation is generally understood to be an act
that breaks or fails to comply with a rule or
formal agreement. Some people consider certain
Climate change, which is
engaging so many minds
work like this never learn to be systematic, and
end up being seen as careless and unreliable,
which has an effect on their personal and
forms of violation acceptable, such as jumping a professional lives.
red light when the streets are empty, or holding all over the world, is Disorderliness and disregard for doing
a noisy late night party that keeps the entire things at the right time, in the right place,
neighbourhood awake. also a consequence of and in the right manner can lead to problems
Whatever the justification given for such and misunderstandings. When such lack of
actions, they constitute a violation of laws or violence — committed by consideration for norms becomes ingrained in
norms that are meant to uphold order and someone, they may begin to engage in various
safeguard the rights of everyone in society. man against nature. forms of misconduct and transgressions, such
Breaching these norms, as also natural and as violating someone’s peace, privacy or rights,
moral laws, is as much an offence as breaking treating someone or something with irreverence
laws made by governments. or disrespect, and more serious offences like
At a subtle level, every violation amounts the mind and body. “Early to bed and early to fraud, theft and physical assault. They justify their
to violence, be it against the self, others or a rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise” actions with arguments such as “everybody does
virtue. The origin of the word violation reflects is not a disciplinarian’s advice, as many think. it”, “this is nothing; there are people doing much
this — the word is derived from ‘violat’, which in We now know that it keeps us in sync with the worse things”, and “you can’t survive in this world
Latin means ‘treated violently’. body’s hormonal processes, thereby making us otherwise”. Such thinking is a slippery slope that
We do not recognise the violence we commit healthy and productive. It has been found that can lead to even criminal activities.
when we act impulsively, thoughtlessly or under successful people get more done by 10 am than Climate change, which is engaging so many
the influence of a need or desire, but we pay a most people do all day. minds all over the world, is also a consequence
price for it one way or another. As with our daily routine, we cut corners in of violence — committed by man against nature.
Take our daily routine. There is a right time for other areas of life as well. We put off important It may have been done unknowingly in the past,
everything, determined not only by the demands tasks because they are not interesting, or are but even after it became clear that consumerist
of punctuality but also by nature, including our tedious. When we can no longer postpone them, lifestyles and the industrial and commercial activity
biological clock. we finish them in a hurry, ending up doing a sloppy that support them are having a devastating effect
When we respect the signals given by our job, which could have been done much better if on the planet, we have not changed course. This
biological clock, the body functions smoothly, we had scheduled time for it earlier. amounts to a wilful assault on the environment.
but when we ignore or override the messages, The failure to recognise and respect the At the root of all these infringements lies the
we begin to suffer the consequences. Unhealthy relative importance of different tasks ultimately subtlest violation — of spiritual laws. Whenever
daily routines, such as staying in bed too late, has the effect of putting us and others under we do something wrong, or contemplate such an
having irregular hours for meals, and skipping pressure, fraying tempers, spoiling relationships, action, our conscience alerts us by making us
or avoiding exercise altogether, take a toll on and producing poor results. Those who habitually feel uneasy, fearful or guilty. Any thought, word
or action that stems from anger, ego, greed or

In Lighter Vein
selfishness violates the sanctity of the soul. An
action influenced by such vices will certainly give
Law: A unique fishing net in which small fish are caught and the big ones escape. sorrow to others, and is akin to attacking them.
VVV It will also disturb the atmosphere. When large
A modern child is one who when informed that there will be a lunar eclipse that night, numbers of people behave in this manner, as is
asks what channel it will be on. happening across the world, the result is misery,
VVV violence and disasters.
It is difficult to go on strike if there is no work in the first place. Laws and regulations will create a better world
VVV when we begin to respect spiritual laws, which
Steering Committee: Four persons trying to park their cars at the same place. tell us that truth, purity, peace and love are the
VVV energies that power each soul and are the basis
Sign in a small village: Drive carefully. No hospital nearby. of happiness — the goal that guides almost all
VVV human actions. If everybody starts living on the
There’s something I’ve been trying to forget and I can’t remember what it was. basis of these virtues, the world will no longer
VVV need man-made laws to ensure peace, security
He seems to be honest. Records show he never takes a bribe, he only gives them. and order.V (Purity Bureau)
VVV
I have no brother or sister, so Mum always knows who broke the crockery.

Sir, if you
keep a tight rein
on your tongue,
many news channels
will close down.

Shantivan, Abu: Inaugurating ‘Farmer’s Empowerment Divine Festival’ by lighting lamps are Dadi Janki,
BK Nirwair, Mr. Ravinder Singh Cheema, Vice-Chairman, Punjab Agricultural Marketing Board,
BKs Sarla, Chakradhari, Sharda, Laxmi, Gita, and others.
Purity January 2016 10

Wisdom of Dadi Janki

Instruments of Peace
T he call of this time is a call for peace. In my
early morning meditations, I can hear the
call of the peace-less world for peace — not
more elevated than what I would normally call
happiness: a state of bliss. It is when I attain
this state that something truly miraculous can
just for an end to conflict, but for a deep inner happen. When I am in this state of complete
stillness and calm, which all souls remember soul-conscious rest, I become aware that
as our original state. another energy is beginning to flow into me. I
If we are to find peace, first we must teach feel strength and a power so expansive that in
ourselves to become quiet and then we can this moment I know there is nothing I cannot
become peaceful. Becoming peaceful means do, nowhere I cannot reach.
seizing the reins of the out-of-control mind When this happens, I am experiencing the
and bringing the runaway thoughts to a halt. connection with the divine energy and the flow
Once we have the mind’s attention, we can of God’s power into my inner being. If I stay
begin to coax it to take us into silence, a true focused inwards, connected with this stream
silence; not a place without sound, but the of divine power, even the way I use the physical
place in which we experience a deep sense senses will be different. When I look at the
of peace and a pervasive awareness of our world, I will see through my original nature of
well-being. quietly reflecting the intrinsic qualities of the benevolence and experience compassion for
It is not an empty mind that elicits this soul. Feelings of peace and well-being steal the world.
state of peace. To move into this state of across my mind and, with them, thoughts of It is in this experience that I know
profound silence we must train the intellect to benevolence. what silence power is. It is this power that
create pure, good thoughts. We must train it I let go of all thoughts of discontentment transforms me inside, making me pure and
to concentrate. Our wasteful thoughts burden and am reminded of my oldest, most intrinsic powerful. When the soul and God are linked
us. Our habits of creating too many thoughts state of being. I remember this inner calm. together, there is a power that reaches me
and too many words exhaust the intellect. We Though I have not been here recently, I and then reaches invisibly across to others,
must ask, “How can I cultivate the habit of remember it as my most fundamental bringing about transformation in them, in
pure thought?” awareness, and a feeling of happiness and nature, and in the world.
Who is it that yearns to go into silence? contentment wells up inside me. In this state The secret of this power of silence is that
It is I, the inner being, the soul. As I detach I know every soul to be my friend. I am my I don’t have to do the work of transformation.
from my body and from bodily things, and own friend. I am deeply quiet. I am silent and Divine power automatically transforms. Let
turn away from the distractions of the world, utterly at peace. me do the inner work. Let me go deeply into
I can face inwards to the inner being. Like a This deep well of peace is the original that experience of the original state of the self,
perfectly calm lake when all whispers of wind state of the soul. When I am in this state, I feel and let there be silence so that God is able to
have stopped, the inner being shimmers, the flow of love for humanity and I feel a state do His work through me, His instrument.V

Wellness at workplace through spirituality

I t is no secret that the majority of people in
today’s world consider their workplace to be a
major cause of stress in their lives. Not only is
it, and building healthy relationships with co-
workers, thereby improving the overall quality of
our work and the quality of our life.
would mean that it would change from merely
being a place to earn enough money to survive —
just earning the daily bread — to being a place of
work likely to be one of the major causes of your livelihood; a place where we both survive and are
stress, but it is also a victim of it. The factors How can Spirituality help? fully alive. ‘We are alive’ means our spirit is able
responsible for such a situation could range from To understand how a spiritual approach to life to fully express itself, and through our contribution
an unhealthy relationship with co-workers, to being can directly contribute towards occupational well- we allow other people’s spirits to flourish and to
unable to live up to the expectations of superiors, being, it is necessary to understand its meaning. be nourished, thereby creating a healthy and more
fear of downsizing, performance pressure or mere Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many conducive environment for work. Furthermore, a
general dissatisfaction. The direct implication perspectives but in general it means to have a spiritual workplace would bring out creativity and
of these factors can be seen in the form of a deep and clear understanding of the ‘self’ and promote the expression of talent and brilliance,
growing sense of dispiritedness in individuals, finding the ‘real meaning and purpose of our life’ which would lead to an efficient contribution from
and gradually in the overall workplace. This calls by developing a strong connection with someone the whole team.
for the need to achieve ‘occupational wellness’ superior to ourselves. A deep insight into our
through spirituality. inner self (referred to as meditation in spiritual Meditation to achieve well-being
The occupational dimension of wellness terms) not only helps us identify and effectively in workplace
recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment manage and control our troublesome emotions Meditation again is a broad concept interpreted
in one’s life through work. Occupational wellness of anger, fear, ego, jealousy etc., but also helps differently by different people, but broadly it
is nothing but enhancing our ability to achieve us understand other people’s emotions that lead means focusing inwards and being aware of your
a balance between work and personal life, them to behave in a certain way. In other words, thoughts. The goal of meditation primarily is to
addressing workplace stress rather than avoiding meditation or the practice of looking inwards experience our innate strengths and qualities of
helps us develop our emotional intelligence, which peace, happiness, cooperation and harmony.
Words of Wisdom is as important in our personal and professional Studies show that in many companies around the
life as intellectual intelligence. It has been seen world meditation has emerged as the ‘number
• Order is heaven’s first law. that people who are emotionally intelligent exhibit one’ technique for busting stress and increasing
• Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. a sense of calm amid chaos. They’re excellent efficiency and growth. There is a steady stream of
• Learn politeness from the impolite. decision-makers because of their high intuitive new research and news stories about the benefits
capacity. They take criticism well and use it to of meditation, which include boosting of energy,
• Be gentle to all and stern with
improve their performance, and most importantly, helping to focus, reducing stress and anxiety,
yourself. they’re able to sense the emotional needs of increasing resilience and subtly changing your
• A promise is a cloud; fulfilment is others, which leads to beneficial outcomes such as life and your attitude for the better. Plus, there
rain. increased job satisfaction, improved productivity is mounting evidence that an ideally humane
• Leave nothing but footsteps. and improved relationships with co-workers. workplace is more productive, flexible and creative.
• A great sin can enter by a small door. As the famous saying goes – “Wake up with
• A fortress is of no use to cowards. Developing a ‘spiritual’ workplace determination; go to bed with satisfaction.” V
Developing a ‘spiritual’ workplace for people (Purity Bureau)
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Paris, France : BK Jayanti from London (2nd row centre) in group photo with BK family.

BK family’s beloved Om Prakash ‘Bhaiji’,

Director, Indore Zone and Chairperson,
Media Wing (RERF) left his mortal coil on
25 December 2015.

New Delhi : BK Asha speaking on ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’ at World Confluence on
Humanity, Power and Spirituality’ held at ASSOCHAM.
New Delhi, Karol
Bagh : Mrs. and Mr.
Surender Kr. Valecha,
Vice President, Delhi
Scooter Association,
welcoming Sister
Shivani in a Public New Delhi: Mrs. Aruna Roy, social activist, giving
Programme. BK Pushpa ‘Manthan Award 2015’ to BK Yashwant for community
is standing along. service by Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM.

Ludhiana, Punjab :
S. Sukhpal Singh, Distt.
Agriculture Officer,
receiving Godly gift
from BK Raj didi at a
Godhra, Gujarat : BK Sarla didi, BK Dr. Niranjana, BK Surekha with
6 kumaris at their ‘Samman Samaroh’ along with 27 couples. public programme.

Ch. no. 192

Ch. no. 497
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Ch. no. 171
Australia : Group photo of BK family along with BK Beena, Chennai and BK Charlie at ‘Tamil Retreat’.
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5 Gyan Sarovar, Mount Abu: A group of 150 leaders from India and Nepal who
participated in the ‘Future of Power’ retreat. Dadi Janki, Chief of Brahma Kumaris,
BK Nizar Juma, host, BK Shivani, BK Nirmala didi, Director, Gyan Sarovar,
BK Shashi, BK Anthony Phelips, facilitator, and others.

The Wave, Arizona: The colourful sandstone rock formation in the Coyote
Buttes North Area of the US state features a pattern of beautiful curves.

Mr. Wise Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurgaon: A youth group performing during the
‘Ruhani Udaan’ programme. 2,000 BK youth participated in the one-day retreat.

Mr. Wise?

Tailpiece
Yes.
Happy New Year 2016!
What’s new about it, except a new diary on an old
table?
And a new calender on an old wall?
I cannot say. A lawyer was defending a client who was being sued for returning a
wwwwwwww borrowed lawn mower in a damaged condition.
And Mr. Wise? 'Your honour', said the lawyer, 'we refute this charge on the following
Yes. grounds. In the first place, my client never borrowed the lawn mower at all.
Didn’t we make new year resolutions? In the second place, it was already damaged when he borrowed it. And in the
Yes, but how many days did they last? third place, it was in perfect condition when he returned it.'
How about the joy of celebrations on 1st January? wwwwwwww
One-day wonder, wasn’t it? While handing over charge of a notoriously difficult department, the
I cannot say. outgoing manager said to the new incumbent, “In your desk you’ll find three
wwwwwwww envelopes. Whenever you have a problem, open one.”
Lastly... After a couple of months things started to go wrong — a threatened
Yes. strike and criticism from the board of directors worried the new manager
We celebrate our birthdays by blowing off candles? — so he opened the first envelope. “None of this is your fault”. He read,
As a reminder that we have indeed grown older by “You’re doing your job well. Carry on.”
another year. Three months later his problems had multiplied and production had
In the same way we celebrate another new year in drastically dropped. The second envelope was opened and the message said,
the old world? “By now you should have come to grips with problems.”
He weathered the storm, but by the end of nine months things were
Perhaps you are right.
even worse. In desperation he opened the third envelope. It simply stated,
wwwwwwww
“Prepare three envelopes.”

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