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| Brahma Kumaris | |
|---|---|
| Family | New religious movement / Hindu-influenced spirituality |
| Origin region | Hyderabad, Sindh, British India |
| Founding period | 1930s CE |
| Estimated adherents | Large international movement; numbers vary by source and participation level. |
Brahma Kumaris is a women-led spiritual movement founded by Dada Lekhraj, also called Brahma Baba, emphasizing Raja Yoga meditation, purity, soul-consciousness, and world transformation.
Overview
Brahma Kumaris began in the 1930s in Hyderabad, Sindh, and developed into a global spiritual organization. The movement teaches meditation, soul-consciousness, divine guidance, moral purity, and personal transformation as a path toward world renewal.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Key beliefs
- The true self is an eternal soul distinct from the body
- The Supreme Soul, often called Shiva or the Incorporeal God Father, guides humanity
- Raja Yoga meditation restores spiritual awareness
- Purity, vegetarianism, and disciplined living support transformation
- World history moves through spiritual cycles
Practices
- Raja Yoga meditation
- Daily study of teachings called murli
- Vegetarian diet and purity disciplines
- Meditation courses and service programs
- Silence, reflection, and values education
Places of worship
- Brahma Kumaris centers
- Meditation halls
- Retreat centers
- Home meditation spaces
Sacred texts
- Murli teachings
- Brahma Kumaris course materials
- Meditation commentaries
- Movement publications
Holidays and observances
- Shivaratri in Brahma Kumaris interpretation
- World Meditation Hour
- Commemorations of Brahma Baba
- Retreat and service observances
Branches and related traditions
- Hinduism - Brahma Kumaris uses Hindu names and concepts while remaining a distinct modern movement.
- New Age spirituality - Its meditation and world-transformation themes overlap with New Age contexts.
- New Religious Movements - It is commonly treated as a modern spiritual movement.
See also
References
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