35th Anniversary of Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University in Russia. Blessed by Avyakt Angels

<figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/10_avgusta_2024_241_26e98bba55.jpg" alt="10 августа 2024-241.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_10_avgusta_2024_241_26e98bba55.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_10_avgusta_2024_241_26e98bba55.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_10_avgusta_2024_241_26e98bba55.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_10_avgusta_2024_241_26e98bba55.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure></figure>&nbsp;ForewordMayak Mira has opened its doors wide to the All-Russian public organization "Labor Valor of Russia", one of the largest and most authoritative public organizations in modern Russia. Its branches operate in all the 89 regions of the country. Motto of the organization is: "Where we are, there is Victory!" The program&nbsp;"Fair Wind of the Destiny"&nbsp;was dedicated to the great people, creators of the era, heroes-creators, Heroes of Socialist labor, for whom labor became a matter of honor and valor. Brahma Kumaris recalled the great task carried by the Mission and felicitated the organisation.Opening of the programmeThe public programme, first of its kind at Brahma Kumaris, Moscow began with the welcome words by&nbsp;Sudha Didi&nbsp;followed by the greetings from the&nbsp;Ambassador of India to Russia, Mr.&nbsp;Vinay Kumar&nbsp;(greetings read by Mr. Abhishek,Embassy of India).&nbsp;Ms. Anna Wellington,&nbsp;Actress of the Moscow Musical Theater,&nbsp;welcomed the guests with a beautiful performance.Labor Valor of RussiaThe Labor Valor of Russia&nbsp;has been reviving and promoting a worthy attitude towards the&nbsp;people who&nbsp;work.&nbsp;The organization cooperates with the Presidential Administration of Russia, the State Duma, other federal authorities, the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, the Committee of Public Relations and Youth Policy of Moscow. The help of&nbsp;Russia's Labor Prowess&nbsp;in preparing the President's Message to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation is invaluable. It collaborates with Cultural figures, the Writers' Union, the Scientific Community, and many public organizations, including the Moscow House of Veterans of Wars and the Armed Forces.Brief note of the activitiesThe organization&nbsp;Labor Valor of Russia&nbsp;publishes books, newspapers, and prospectuses about workers and their teachers, the labor and heroic traditions of&nbsp;Russia.&nbsp;"A medal for battle and a medal for labor is poured from one metal."&nbsp;Hearty warm words of gratitude were addressed to the generation of enthusiasts and creators. They laid a strong foundation for the future of&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;with their selfless work.Bridge between the older and younger generationsLabor Valor of Russia&nbsp;is a bridge between the older and younger generations. The life of each participant of the program was full of difficulties: harsh climatic conditions, circumstances, challenges and difficult tasks that have no analogues in world practice. They worked and achieved unprecedented results, victory over circumstances and over oneself.Work is a high–wave word for them, a rush of the soul, aspiration, talent and skill. Talent is the highest form of conscientious attitude to work. Labor Valor of Russia is a bridge between the older and younger generations, and an example and an unquenchable continuity.The invited HeroesHeroes of Socialist Labor Alexey Gavrilovich Levin, Head of the Labor Valor of Russia, Yuri Nikolaevich Chumachenko, Honored Worker of Soviet Union and Russia and Gennady Mikhailovich Levin, Honored Worker of the Ministry of Fuel and Energy of the Russian Federation.The life of each participant of the program was full of difficulties: harsh climatic conditions, circumstances, challenges, and difficult tasks that have no analogues in world practice. They worked and achieved unprecedented results, victory over circumstances and over oneself. The script is written by the authors for cinema and literary heroes. Real heroes write their own scenarios of their lives. In the lives of the heroes who took part in the program, there were many different non-standard situations that required extraordinary solutions.&nbsp;Not everyone becomes a hero. Heroes explained to the audience about the cases from their lives when they could overcome the difficulties&nbsp;showing their best qualities. They did recall how they&nbsp;felt the help of the divine power. The audience listened with bated breath and were inspired by the wonderful examples.Diamond of goodwillThe past achievements, the present and the expected future achievements of the&nbsp;Mission,&nbsp;no doubt are the true to the selected theme&nbsp;"Fair Wind of the Destiny".....with these words&nbsp;Sudha Didi&nbsp;welcomed the Heroes again to come on to the stage to receive the award to the organization&nbsp;"Labor Valor of Russia",&nbsp;as well as to&nbsp;Alexey Gavrilovich Levin, Yuri Nikolaevich Chumachenko and Gennady Mikhailovich Levin,&nbsp;with the award of public recognition&nbsp;"Diamond of goodwill"&nbsp;for the power of spirit. They made their lives wisely and selflessly, as their hearts inspired them.&nbsp;The programme ended with a&nbsp;warm mini concert. While leaving the hall, each guest received a beautiful handmade greeting card&nbsp;with words to inspire the&nbsp;soul&nbsp;to do good&nbsp;for the&nbsp;unity of people.Photoshoot<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://disk.yandex.ru/d/c5d9hkARY8FG3g">https://disk.yandex.ru/d/</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://disk.yandex.ru/d/c5d9hkARY8FG3g">c5d9hkARY8FG3g</a>Video link to the public event 'Fairy Wind of the Destiny"&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OL56oihhJSYdPx-tCkOJAtozBRUy7R3j/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OL56oihhJSYdPx-tCkOJAtozBRUy7R3j/view?usp=drive_link">d/1OL56oihhJSYdPx-</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OL56oihhJSYdPx-tCkOJAtozBRUy7R3j/view?usp=drive_link">tCkOJAtozBRUy7R3j/view?usp=</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OL56oihhJSYdPx-tCkOJAtozBRUy7R3j/view?usp=drive_link">drive_link</a>

Fair Wind of the Destiny

&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2024_08_Happy_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_from_Sudha_Didi_Moscow_7d2d5ac8fc.jpg" alt="2024-08-Happy Raksha Bandhan 2024 from Sudha Didi, Moscow.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2024_08_Happy_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_from_Sudha_Didi_Moscow_7d2d5ac8fc.jpg 131w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2024_08_Happy_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_from_Sudha_Didi_Moscow_7d2d5ac8fc.jpg 420w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2024_08_Happy_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_from_Sudha_Didi_Moscow_7d2d5ac8fc.jpg 630w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2024_08_Happy_Raksha_Bandhan_2024_from_Sudha_Didi_Moscow_7d2d5ac8fc.jpg 840w," sizes="100vw" width="840px"></figure><div style="font-family:&quot;times new roman&quot;, serif;">&nbsp;</div><div style="font-family:&quot;times new roman&quot;, serif;">Holy and Happy Raksha Bandhan! &nbsp;</div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto">Holiest of Holy BapDada's ever holy decorations of Madhuban dear and near brothers and sisters! &nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">Special greetings to you all on the occasion of Happy Raksha Bandhan.</div><div dir="auto">With lots and lots of alokik love to you and the global family, the progeny of Baba's Madhuban!&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">With divine remembrances&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">And yad-pyar to each one&nbsp;of you by name.&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">Also please accept the pure feelings of Rakhi from brothers and sisters from Russia Region.</div><div dir="auto">&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">With best wishes&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto">BK Sudha&nbsp;</div><div dir="auto"><div style="font-family:&quot;times new roman&quot;, serif;">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div>

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2024! from Sudha Didi, Moscow

Angel Dadi's Day - Echo of Raksha Bandhan, the Bondage of Purity - Bondage of World Brotherhood.In the memory of Dadi Prakashmani ji&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75.47%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan2_ab41ccf8c2.jpg" alt="Moscow_Raksha Bandhan2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan2_ab41ccf8c2.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan2_ab41ccf8c2.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan2_ab41ccf8c2.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan2_ab41ccf8c2.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"><figcaption>Sudha Didi tying Rakhi to the Ambassador Mr. Vinay Kumar and Mrs. Iona Sinha</figcaption></figure>1. Sudha Didi tying Rakhi to the Ambassador Mr. Vinay Kumar and Mrs. Iona Sinha <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S-mtNFUb5yo-T-zAH8mg7jB-NJxlsqQ7?usp=drive_link">Photo Link</a> &nbsp;BK Irina Lemberg, Moscow, shares her feelings about the bondage of purity with the Ambassador: I really appreciate your way of introducing Indian Culture and traditions to the Russian Society. Indian festivals, yoga practices, dances etc. are becoming more and more popular day by day.&nbsp; While learning Raja Yoga in Brahma Kumaris, I've started to understand the deep and universal meaning of many traditions. This sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan symbolizes not only brothers and sisters loving connection for me. But it has a deeper meaning of brother-souls who are connected to God the Supreme. I experience how all of us stay under His canopy of love and protection. As Purifier He guarantees me to be protected if I tie myself with the vow of pure relationships with my brothers-souls. It gives me a feeling of real freedom in life, and I want to believe that the Rakhi festival is being celebrated in the month of August not by chance, the same month when Independence Day of India is celebrated.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75.69%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_as_a_part_of_ICCR_Bharat_Week_Celebrations_8b9469a814.jpg" alt="Moscow_Raksha Bandhan as a part of ICCR Bharat Week Celebrations.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_as_a_part_of_ICCR_Bharat_Week_Celebrations_8b9469a814.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_as_a_part_of_ICCR_Bharat_Week_Celebrations_8b9469a814.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_as_a_part_of_ICCR_Bharat_Week_Celebrations_8b9469a814.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_as_a_part_of_ICCR_Bharat_Week_Celebrations_8b9469a814.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"><figcaption>Raksha Bandhan as a part of ICCR Bharat Week Celebrations</figcaption></figure> 2. Raksha Bandhan as a part of ICCR Bharat Week CelebrationsThe Embassy of India organised Bharat Week Celebrations in Moscow under the auspices of The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). It included an Indian Culture Showcase of Language, literature, performing Arts, Ayurveda in Childcare, Cultural Workshops and a Gala Concert. As a part of the 5-Day programme, Brahma Kumaris were invited to the Embassy of India to mark Raksha Bandhan. The Rakhi programme was also organised at the closing ceremony of the Gala Concert dedicated to Bharat Week.a) Rakhi programme at the Embassy <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Dj4E9t55WtHXyxhhvJOUV13fwhvTQfeZ?usp=drive_link">Video link</a> &nbsp;b) Programme at the closing Ceremony of ICCR Bharat Week Celebrations, MoscowInterview with Mrs. Madhurkankana Roy, Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Culture Centre, Embassy of India&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mO3MPDQ9q-ZiFE-VH_Z15OvOeCVoqRlQ/view?usp=drive_link">Video link</a>c) BK Natalia and BK Larisa tying Rakhi at Bharat Week programme <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rkzAXBerSDn5mIUaiP5I1kpQmHYwEgAx?usp=sharing">Video link</a><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75.65%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_Voyage_of_Purity_dc51ec166e.jpg" alt="Moscow_Raksha Bandhan Voyage of Purity.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_Voyage_of_Purity_dc51ec166e.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_Voyage_of_Purity_dc51ec166e.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_Voyage_of_Purity_dc51ec166e.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Moscow_Raksha_Bandhan_Voyage_of_Purity_dc51ec166e.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"><figcaption>Voyage of Purity</figcaption></figure> &nbsp;3. &nbsp;"Voyage of Purity":Rakhi Retreat with the holy BK family at Mayak Mira, Moscowa) Angel, the symbol of Purity <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uqsfhObtqtod10h5FK7dfWJcgwO6LhOC?usp=drive_link">Video link</a> &nbsp;b) Motherland of Purity - The Finale dance <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TIwcvC0rVq-9xwnPr3a3zsrBenvUu8bf?usp=drive_link">Video link</a> &nbsp;c) With Pure love, Rakhi being tied by Baba's and Dadi's Holy Hans - Sudha Didi and Santosh Didi, to future deities - Yugals, Kumaris, Kumars, Adharkumars and mothers, numberwise. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TGYjtVuzBCmUaPOlNFhvqIxq2Wiv8-ub?usp=drive_link">Video link</a> &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G7ZECYDrJKlDEShT0QD9wp6S_RA27lUv?usp=drive_link">Photo link 1</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U_5xdFAfn2rg5FpwTd9i4zMYNliBCtYd?usp=drive_link">Photo link 2</a> &nbsp;Small note: On this sacred occasion we missed Chakradhari Didi who was supposed to be present with us. She was suggested not to travel for some time as she was undergoing treatment after a hairline fracture noticed in a rib when she slipped from the last step of a staircase in Gyan Sarovar complex. Our best wishes to Didi for her quick recovery. However, We had the opportunity to listen to her online- Rakhi greetings and her BK childhood experiences with the Alokik Father Brahma.&nbsp; With best wishes and divine love In Baba's yad Valeri and Elena&nbsp; Multi-media department Moscow <a href="mailto:moscow@brahmakumaris.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">moscow@brahmakumaris.org</a>&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.spiritual-development.ru">www.spiritual-development.ru</a>&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.brahmakumaris.org">www.brahmakumaris.org</a>&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/4spirituality">https://www.youtube.com/user/4spirituality</a> &nbsp;

Moscow - Echo of Raksha Bandhan - Bondage of Purity & World Brotherhood!

Indian Ambassador to Russia visit's the Brahma Kumaris Center, Moscow

Moscow

Celebration of India’s Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan St. Petersburg, RussiaThe ultimate freedom and independence are achieved through complete purity of our thoughts, relationships, diet, and lifestyle. This message has been shared by the Brahma Kumaris members in St. Petersburg at various venues on the occasion of Independence Day of India and the pure festival of Raksha Bandhan.&nbsp;On August, 15, a group of BK students joined the official flag hoisting ceremony at Consulate General of India in this city. After listening to a special address delivered to the nation by Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji, President of India, on the eve of 78th Independence Day celebration, there was a space for friendly communication with the Consulate staff, members of the local Indian community and guests of St. Petersburg (especially a large group of retired police officers from Delhi and other cities of Bharat). The song “Ye dosti” (“We’ll never leave this friendship”) performed by BK Anna got everyone singing, and it contributed a lot in creating the atmosphere of love in the gathering.&nbsp;Later on the same day, Santosh Didi shared her words of blessings at a grand reception held by the Indian Consulate at K2, the Russian government’s events hall at Krestovsky Island of St. Petersburg.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/India_Independence_and_Raksha_Bandhan_Celebration_News_4_199b787956.jpg" alt="India Independence &amp; Raksha Bandhan Celebration News-4.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_India_Independence_and_Raksha_Bandhan_Celebration_News_4_199b787956.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_India_Independence_and_Raksha_Bandhan_Celebration_News_4_199b787956.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_India_Independence_and_Raksha_Bandhan_Celebration_News_4_199b787956.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_India_Independence_and_Raksha_Bandhan_Celebration_News_4_199b787956.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>

Celebration of India’s Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan St. Petersburg, Russia

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:100%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Chief_Navi_officers_Tarun_Sobti_Brijinder_S_Sodhi_Captain_of_IMS_M_R_Harish_with_Didi_Santosh_3a059c6a9e.jpeg" alt="Chief Navi officers - Tarun Sobti, Brijinder S Sodhi, Captain of IMS M.R Harish with Didi Santosh.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Chief_Navi_officers_Tarun_Sobti_Brijinder_S_Sodhi_Captain_of_IMS_M_R_Harish_with_Didi_Santosh_3a059c6a9e.jpeg 215w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Chief_Navi_officers_Tarun_Sobti_Brijinder_S_Sodhi_Captain_of_IMS_M_R_Harish_with_Didi_Santosh_3a059c6a9e.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Chief_Navi_officers_Tarun_Sobti_Brijinder_S_Sodhi_Captain_of_IMS_M_R_Harish_with_Didi_Santosh_3a059c6a9e.jpeg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Chief_Navi_officers_Tarun_Sobti_Brijinder_S_Sodhi_Captain_of_IMS_M_R_Harish_with_Didi_Santosh_3a059c6a9e.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"><figcaption>Chief Navi officers - &nbsp;Tarun Sobti, Brijinder S Sodhi, Captain of IMS M.R Harish with Didi Santosh</figcaption></figure>The frigate “Tabar” of Indian Navy arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, at the end of July 2024 to take part in celebrations dedicated to Russian Navy Day (July, 28). The frigate was built at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg in 2004. It is the third multifunctional ship of “Talwar” class in the Indian Navy.Didi Santosh graced with her presence the festive meeting on board the frigate “Tabar” on Monday, July 29. Among the participants were Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff; Brijinder Sodhi, Naval Attaché (Indian Embassy in Moscow); Gaurav Kumar, Сonsul General of India in St. Petersburg; Alexander Konovalov, director general of Baltic Shipyard; Evgueny Grigoriev, chairman of Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg; Margarita Mudrak, chairperson of Association for International Co-operation of St. Petersburg; Indian Navy officers based in Severodvinsk and Kaliningrad.Alexander Konovalov expressed his surprise mentioning that the ship has been maintained so perfectly well even 20 years after it was built. He thanked the ship’s crew for their dedication and hard work. While meeting with Didi Santosh, Mr Alexander Konovalov was happy to know that the Brahma Kumaris Centre in St. Petersburg was located quite near his home.The next day, while meeting the ship’s crew, Santosh Didi explained the deep spiritual significance of the ancient festival of Raksha Bandhan and tied Rakhis to everyone. The participants of the meeting were happy to get special gifts and sweets cooked with love at the Brahma Kumaris Centre.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fmPbGEGokDqn1st-DAqv7dEkCtB4pMo4/view">Video news of events - link</a>

Didi Santosh on board Tabar frigate during Russian Navy Day celebration Service news

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Group_photo_f4813b7179.JPG" alt="Group photo.JPG" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Group_photo_f4813b7179.JPG 234w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Group_photo_f4813b7179.JPG 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Group_photo_f4813b7179.JPG 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Group_photo_f4813b7179.JPG 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>“The Art of Creating Double Light Atmosphere in the Family”&nbsp; A dialogue with participation of BK members,&nbsp;family couples from Delhi and Mumbai St. Petersburg, Russia July, 4“A Happy, Pure, Prosperous Family: God’s Masterpiece”, the new value-based project by the Brahma Kumaris in St. Petersburg, dedicated to the Year of Family in Russia (2024), is gaining momentum. The dialogue “The Art of Creating Double Light Atmosphere in the Family” that took place in Lighthouse on Thursday, July 4th, became the third public event since the official launch of the project three weeks ago.This time, a large group of couples (yugal), BK members from Delhi and Mumbai, arrived in St. Petersburg, increasing the beauty of the gathering.It is said, as is the food, so is the mind. This became one of the key topics of the dialogue. Speaking about subtle energies contained in pure vegetarian diet cooked with good wishes and spiritual love, in God’s remembrance,&nbsp;BK Aditi, distinguished educationist and author, CEO of Dynamic Minds Group (Delhi), shared her personal story of how this understanding and practice had enabled her to restore inner calm and enhanced happy and balanced relations with her family members.BK Nitin Beri&nbsp;(Mumbai), member of Board of Governors, Global Institute of Business Studies, expressed his joy of interacting with his brothers and sisters, residents of St. Petersburg, mentioning that Mumbai and St. Petersburg were sister cities. He shared how touching the energy of the Supreme Father, the Head of the unlimited family of souls, had saved him from despair and filled his mind with clarity, acceptance, and ability to appreciate people more.Dr Valentina Suloyeva, famous ophthalmologist, director general of the North-West Regional Health Centre (Russia), explained how a positive attitude and happy mood were the main foundation to ensure physical health, longevity, career growth, and hearty, sincere relations with family members and colleagues.A few minutes spent in powerful silence made everyone ponder on the magic of good wishes and pure feelings for uplifting the self and transforming the atmosphere around us. Then the BKs from Delhi and Mumbai came on the stage especially to thank&nbsp;Santosh Didi&nbsp;for her motherly sustenance and share their loving feelings with their brothers and sisters of this city. The event came out to be a living proof of creating the family atmosphere and spreading those vibrations all around!

BK Couples from India Dialogue about “The Art of Creating Double Light Atmosphere in the Family” in St. Petersburg, Russia

New Project Launched in St. Petersburg,“Happy, Pure, Prosperous Family: God’s Masterpiece”June, 2024 -The Brahma Kumaris Centre in St. Petersburg marks its 34th anniversary by launching a new value-based project dedicated to the Year of Family in Russia. The year 2024 is celebrated as the Year of Family in Russia. The new project, “Happy, Pure, Prosperous Family: God’s Masterpiece” is aimed at enhancing the inculcation of virtues and powers for happy and peaceful life through understanding the spiritual laws that govern the interaction between individuals, family members and communities.&nbsp;From the very outset, the project has received support of both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Among its partners are the Union of Women of Russia – Women’s Alliance, Federation of Women with University Education, National Business magazine, ESG Media, the League for Sports Tourism, and others.The arrival of 10 dedicated brothers, Shantivan niwasis, for the project launching filled the atmosphere of the Diamond Hall of Lighthouse with special vibrations of Baba’s unlimited family of Madhuban. BK Bhanu Prakash (Roti dept), BK Gyaneshwar (Mansarovar), BK Bhanu Prasad (Dining), BK Darshan (Video dept) and others brought special greetings and blessings on behalf of Dadi Ratan Mohini ji, Nirwair bhai sahab, Munni Didi ji, and all Madhuban niwasis.&nbsp;The launching event started with a beautiful dance drama representing various facets of the pure divine family life: the family as a ship overcoming the storms of problems, or a garden of living flowers, or a fortress protecting its members from negative forces, etc.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gods_Masterpiece_Launch_Event_7a9ac909f3.jpg" alt="Gods Masterpiece - LaunchEvent.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gods_Masterpiece_Launch_Event_7a9ac909f3.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Gods_Masterpiece_Launch_Event_7a9ac909f3.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Gods_Masterpiece_Launch_Event_7a9ac909f3.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Gods_Masterpiece_Launch_Event_7a9ac909f3.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"><figcaption>Happy, Pure, Prosperous Family: God’s Masterpiece - Launch</figcaption></figure>Ms Anna Mityanina, Children’s Rights Ombudswoman of St. Petersburg, sent an official letter of greetings on the occasion: “The family is the main support for an individual and a constituent of success. The family is about our roots, our history, it is a link between the past and the future. The tree having strong and well-developed roots will grow well and bear fruit. A child’s personality, their virtues of kindness, mercy, respect for seniors, love for their motherland are developed in the atmosphere of the family. I congratulate the Brahma Kumaris Centre in St. Petersburg on the occasion of their 34th anniversary. Wishing you every success in your constructive work for social improvement and rejuvenation of human values, enhancing happy relations in every sphere of life.”&nbsp;Some of the project partners came on the stage to share their vision of a happy family.&nbsp;Ms. Elena Ioffe, board member of the Union of Women of Russia, said: “A happy family is a small nuclear reactor where the energy of love is generated and then spread further. I would say that this energy is generated mostly by women – mothers, sisters, and daughters.”&nbsp;Ms. Zoya Apevalova, president of Federation of Women with University Education, said: “A happy family is about accommodation and acceptance. In spite of challenges that arise on a daily basis, we should learn to accept and enjoy the present moment.”&nbsp;Ms. Lubov Bragina, executive director, Radomira Centre, said: “A happy family is the one where every member is loved and respected. It is a place where they value spiritual and emotional closeness to one another. This is why I am happy that the project is starting today at this wonderful place, the Brahma Kumaris Centre in St. Petersburg.”&nbsp;BK Vijay Kumar spoke on the subtle spiritual aspects behind the concept of the new project. He said, “Throughout the history of the genealogical Tree of Mankind, souls have preserved the memory of one God and one human world family. We belong to Him, and He belongs to us. This awareness is a thread that is going to give us back the divine power that will sustain the family, society, and the world in general.”&nbsp;Santosh Didi explained the message behind the new project by saying, “God, the Supreme Father, has given us a new understanding. Originally, as we come to this world, we are present here for giving, not for taking. Deities are givers, and ordinary human beings are takers. As time goes by, however, we gradually change from givers to takers, and accordingly our sorrow and sufferings keep increasing. Then we establish relationships in order to share our pain, rather than to give comfort and happiness. This is how relationships change into karmic bondages. So the new project is aimed at enabling us to become free from those bondages. And the key to achieve that is to consider ourselves to be souls having happy relations with the household of our own bodies, in the first place, and then to come in interaction with others with the attitude of giving.”&nbsp;On this special occasion, the 2nd edition of the book “A Happy Family: 36 Questions and 36 Answers” was introduced to the audience. The book released now is based on the materials of the family training programs and other events that have been held in Lighthouse since 1990.&nbsp;The events within the framework of the new project will continue till the end of this year. Those will include dialogues, seminars, training programs, cultural performances, interviews etc. with participation of leading educationists, psychologists, lawyers, journalists of Russia as well as senior BK teachers and other BK members from India and other countries.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:79.65%;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jnR_WXj9zF4VdT4znJE26peGjy8uJkkr/view" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Gods_Masterpiece_Opening_project_f9b1c90ca4.png" alt="Gods Masterpiece - Opening project.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Gods_Masterpiece_Opening_project_f9b1c90ca4.png 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Gods_Masterpiece_Opening_project_f9b1c90ca4.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Gods_Masterpiece_Opening_project_f9b1c90ca4.png 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Gods_Masterpiece_Opening_project_f9b1c90ca4.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></a><figcaption>Happy, Pure, Prosperous Family: God’s Masterpiece - Launch Video</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Happy_Family_project_page_1_45fefafb9b.jpg" alt="Happy Family project - page 1.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Happy_Family_project_page_1_45fefafb9b.jpg 221w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Happy_Family_project_page_1_45fefafb9b.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Happy_Family_project_page_1_45fefafb9b.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Happy_Family_project_page_1_45fefafb9b.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Happy_Family_project_page_2_5b22f34bd6.jpg" alt="Happy Family project - page 2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Happy_Family_project_page_2_5b22f34bd6.jpg 219w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Happy_Family_project_page_2_5b22f34bd6.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Happy_Family_project_page_2_5b22f34bd6.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Happy_Family_project_page_2_5b22f34bd6.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>

New Project Launched in St. Petersburg,“Happy, Pure, Prosperous Family: God’s Masterpiece”

BK Mruthyunjaya bhai and BK Banarsi bhai took part in an event “Youth for Transformation - Dialogue about Values in Education" in St Petersburg, Russia. They were the chief guests at this event, held at Lighthouse, the Brahma Kumaris Centre in St. Petersburg.&nbsp;<img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/DSC_8099_38259eca9c.jpg" alt="DSC_8099.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_DSC_8099_38259eca9c.jpg 234w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_DSC_8099_38259eca9c.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_DSC_8099_38259eca9c.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_DSC_8099_38259eca9c.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">&nbsp;Opening the dialogue, Mr Anatoli Likhtin, Head of Department, Russian Academy of Economics and Civil Service under the President of the Russian Federation, said, “Parents and educators invest a lot of energy and resources in raising the younger generations, however we can see that the lack of values in the lives of young people make those huge investments go waste. I have practised the raja yoga meditation for quite a while and have got a practical experience of its usefulness. Today I am happy that we have an opportunity to get a first-hand introduction of the programs offered by the Education Wing and Medical Wing of the Brahma Kumaris.” Please find more details here-

Br Mruthyunjaya & Dr Banarsi in St Petersburg

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<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Preliminary_course_c5714fe6f9.jpeg" alt="Preliminary course.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Preliminary_course_c5714fe6f9.jpeg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Preliminary_course_c5714fe6f9.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Preliminary_course_c5714fe6f9.jpeg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Preliminary_course_c5714fe6f9.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>News from Ulan Ude,&nbsp;BURYATIA, RussiaBuryatia&nbsp;is a very special region located in Siberia and is the center of&nbsp;Buddhism in Russia.&nbsp;The&nbsp;religious minded&nbsp;people of the&nbsp;Region&nbsp;are unhurried and introverted by nature close to&nbsp;Indians.&nbsp;Beautiful and calm surroundings are a&nbsp;gift&nbsp;from the Nature with a large number of century-old cedar forests. World's freshwater Pearl, Baikal lake adds to the serenity of this one of the far east Russian Regions.&nbsp;In addition the&nbsp;Ancient Indian traditions are imprinted in the hearts of every resident of the city. Here Raja Yoga centre has been functioning for some years.&nbsp;BK Dr. Alexey,&nbsp;Moscow&nbsp;travelled to&nbsp;Ulan Ude, Capital of Buryatia&nbsp;to conduct programmes on a variety of topics at few organisations well known in the city of&nbsp;half million population.&nbsp;The main aim was to bring&nbsp;souls&nbsp;of this unique land close to the Knowledge imparted through&nbsp;Brahma Kumaris.&nbsp;He covered some spiritual oriented topics such as soul consciousness,&nbsp;law of karma, meditation, etc., and also covered certain medicine connected topics. By emphasising on inculcation of virtues&nbsp;such as patience, calmness, happiness, lightness and purity,&nbsp;Bro. Alexey&nbsp;also shared his thoughts about causes and remedies of&nbsp;cancer.&nbsp;At all places the listeners were Buddhists. Rare points of understanding such as&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;life and death, the eternity of being, etc.&nbsp;were also dealt with.&nbsp;The Positive Parenting Center in Ulan Ude&nbsp;held a programme dedicated to&nbsp;memory and overcoming&nbsp;of&nbsp;sleep problems.&nbsp;BKs&nbsp;from Ulan Ude&nbsp;too shared about the importance of positive thinking and ways to become free from unnecessary, empty, and negative thoughts.&nbsp;The short trip on&nbsp;Godly service&nbsp;is quite appreciable.&nbsp;Organisers&nbsp;and listeners&nbsp;conveyed their sincere words of gratitude to the&nbsp;guest doctor&nbsp;from&nbsp;Moscow&nbsp;and believed that their cooperation with the&nbsp;World Spiritual University&nbsp;will be interesting and useful for organizations and also to the public&nbsp;of&nbsp;Buryatia&nbsp;whose hearts pull to the sainty and the&nbsp;Ancient&nbsp;land of&nbsp;Bharat.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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