“Spiritual Education for Excellence in Life”: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Conference on ‘ Mind Body Medicine in Hydrabad

We have great pleasure in extending you a warm and, personal invitation for a unique First International Conference on ‘ Mind Body Medicine ’ being organized at Brahma Kumaris – Shanti Sarovar retreat centre on 12th and 13th of February 2011.

This International conference is being organized as a follow-up to 22 other National Conferences organized by Medical Wing of Brahma Kumaris all over India. The conference aims to provide an opportunity for practicing specialists from different fields of Medicine to come together and share the latest developments in their respective fields in the serene surroundings of Shanti Sarovar – the proverbial Oasis of Peace.

This unique conference, in addition to nourishing the Intellect, also aims to nourish the Spirit of the participants by giving enough space to explore and experience various aspects of Holistic and Healthy Life Style through the medium of Rajyoga Meditation as taught by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya.

Rajyoga meditation encourages the practitioner to generate positive, powerful and creative thoughts that increase self love, self respect, self esteem and self confidence. Serene and spiritually charged atmosphere of Shanti Sarovar provides ideal location for such an experience. We trust you will find time to accept our invitation and participate in this unequaled conference that offers a possibility of personal transformation.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Conference on 'Spirituality for Professional Excellence' at Gwalior: A Brief Report

Brief Report of

Conference-cum-Meditation Retreat for Administrators, Doctors, Executives & Managers on

“Spirituality for Professional Excellence”– Part I

“Secret of Success”

2^nd Jan. 2011

On 2^nd Jan 2011 while the whole world was busy in celebrating the new year in their own way , Brahma Kumaris Indraganj, Gwalior (M. P.) main centre organized a one day Conference-cum-Meditation Retreat for Administrators, Doctors, Executives & Managers on - Secret of Success.

Spirituality for professional Excellence series is started on the auspicious occasion of 95^th B`day of Dadi Janki Ji, first part – Secret of Success , was conducted by Dr Girish Patel from Mumbai. It was the first time in history of Bhopal Zone that a conference of this magnitude was organized where VIP sewa in such a large number was done for different sectors of society under one roof.

Dr. Bhagwat Sahai Auditorium , in medical college campus , having a capacity to accommodate 1200 guests ,was jam packed with the guests who were welcomed with Tilak and flowers. All the delegates received a beautiful kit containing a folder based on theme of the conference, an experience form and a pen along with a pad for writing, leaflet containing welcome address and a brief introduction of institution was among few other insertions.

The conference was inaugurated with welcome song, dance and candle lighting in sweet remembrance of sweet Shiv Baba. On the occasion President of ASI city chapter Dr B R Shrivastava, President FOGSI Dr Mrs Ratna Kaul, Former Dean of G R Medical College Gwalior Dr S R Agarwal , Ex DME Dr Baijal, and Dr M K Gupta, were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.

Rajyogini B.K Avdhesh Bahan Ji , National Coordinator Administration Wing , RERF, Mount Abu and Zonal Director, Bhopal Zone was chairperson.

Inaugural speech was delivered by BK Jyoti Bahan, focusing on aim and objectives of conference as well as the institution.

Dr Girish Patel taught secrets of success to delegates under various topics viz Emotional Intelligence, mind your mind , awakening supra consciousness etc.

A clear cut message of Baba was given to audience by BK Adarsh bahan, incharge Gwalior.

Meditation was done in two different sessions by BK Adarsh bahan and Dr Girish Patel, which relaxed everyone and connected everybody with the Supreme.

Rajyogini B.K. Avdhesh Bahan Ji , gave her valuable talk on self management as well as role of RAJYOGA in day to day life.

Cultural program including swagat dance was performed by BK Shobha & BK Akriti. Brahma Bhojan was served at lunch time to all delegates and a tea was given in between the session.

Lastly at 6 pm a session on “sharing the experience “ was done where lot of delegates shared their views about the event and there curiosity about the fore coming parts of the series.

The function was covered by all print & electronic media, including Local Channels.

Thanks to Sweet BABA.

.................. Omshanti ....................

Friday, January 14, 2011

Prajapita Brahma

World Peace Day-18th January

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Art of Giving- BK Jyotsna

The Art of Giving

"Rivers do not drink their own water, nor do tree eat their own fruit, nor do rain clouds eat the grains reared by them. The wealth of the noble is used solely for the benefit of others!

Even after accepting that giving is good and that one must learn to give, several questions need to be answered.

The first question is:

When should one give?

We all know the famous incident from Mahabharat.

Yudhisthir asks a beggar seeking alms to come the next day. On this, Bhim rejoices that Yudhisthir his brother, has conquered death! For he is sure that he will be around the next day to give. Yudhisthir gets the message.

One does not know really whether one will be there tomorrow to give!

The time to give therefore is now.

The next question is:

'How much to give?'

One recalls the famous incident from history.

Rana Pratap was reeling after defeat from the Moghals. He had lost his army, he had lost his wealth, and most important, he had lost hope, his will to fight. At that time, in his darkest hour, his erstwhile minister, Bhamasha, came seeking him and placed his entire fortune at the disposal of Rana Pratap. With this, Rana Pratap raised an army and lived to fight another day.

The answer to this question how much to give is:

"Give as much as one can!

The next question is:

'What to give?'

It is not only money that can be given away. It could be a flower or even a smile.

It is not how much one gives but how one gives that really matters. When you give a smile to a stranger that may be the only good thing received by him in days and weeks!

"You can give anything but you must give with all your heart!"

One also needs answer to this question whom to give?

Many times we avoid giving by finding fault with the person who is seeking. However, being judgmental and rejecting a person on the presumption that he may not be the most deserving is not justified.

“Give without being judgmental!"

Next we have to answer:

'How to give?'

Coming to the manner of giving, one has to ensure that the receiver does not feel humiliated, nor the giver feels proud by giving.

In giving, follow the advice 'Let not your left hand know what your right hand gives? Charity without publicity and fanfare is the highest form of charity.'

'Give quietly!'

While giving, let not the recipient feel small or humiliated. After all, what we give never really belonged to us. We come to this world with nothing and will go with nothing. The thing gifted was only with us for a temporary period. Why then take pride in giving away something which really did not belong to us?

Give with grace and with a feeling of gratitude.

"What should one feel after giving?"

We all know the story of Eklavya. When Dronacharya asked him for his right thumb as "Guru Dakshina, he unhesitatingly cut off the thumb and gave it to Dronacharya.

There is a little known sequel to this story.

Eklavya was asked whether he ever regretted the act of giving away his thumb. He replied, and the reply has to be believed to be true, as it was asked to him when he was dying.

His reply was "Yes! I regretted this only once in my life. It was when Pandavas were coming in to kill Dronacharya who was broken hearted on the false news of death of his son, Ashwathama, and had stopped fighting. It was then that I regretted the loss of my thumb. If the thumb was there, no one could have dared hurt my Guru?

The message to us is clear.

Give and never regret giving!

And the last question is:
‘How much should we provide for our heirs?'

Ask yourself 'are we taking away from them the gift of work? - A source of happiness?

The answer is given by Warren Buffett:

"Leave your kids enough to do anything, but not enough to do nothing!"

I would conclude by saying:

Let us learn the Art of Giving,

and quoting the Saint Kabir:

"When the wealth in the house increases, when water fills a boat, throw them out with both hands!"

This is the wise thing to do!