<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Main_Content_Event1_48724f1386.jpeg" alt="MainContent_Event1.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Main_Content_Event1_48724f1386.jpeg 206w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Main_Content_Event1_48724f1386.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Main_Content_Event1_48724f1386.jpeg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Main_Content_Event1_48724f1386.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>1st International Conference "Indian Epics Ramayana and Mahabharata and their Universal Significance"Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Moscow and Moscow State Linguistic University,&nbsp;organized a wonderful scientific event: the first International Conference devoted to the two great Indian epic poems.&nbsp; The representatives of the Indian diaspora in Moscow, Indologists from Russian cities, and students participated in the meeting.&nbsp;Didi Sudha and Dr. Vijay Kumar and a group of BKs&nbsp;from the&nbsp;Brahma Kumaris&nbsp;became the guests of the event.Mr. Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation&nbsp;extended the greetings with the words,&nbsp;"the conference represents a significant milestone as one of the first academic initiatives in Russia dedicated to these ancient Indian texts and we are especially delighted to showcase the scholarly work of students from Moscow State Linguistic University and Moscow State University of International Relations, whose fresh perspectives will enrich the discussion. I wish for a pleasant and fruitful discussion".&nbsp;Ms. Irina Kraeva, Rector of Moscow State Linguistic University&nbsp;quotes, "today we are to discuss the very source of India's wisdom-the two great Epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata. The interest of Russians for these masterpieces goes back to the times of Leo Tolstoy who, commenting on Mahabharata, wrote that "man ought to use all his spiritual power to do his moral duty". The Conference has a symbolic value: we foster deeper understanding of Indian civilization which will be beneficial at all levels - educational, political, social and economic".&nbsp;&nbsp;Professor&nbsp;Sergey Serebryany, Russian Indologist, specialist in the history of Indian literature and culture,&nbsp;said&nbsp;"that both epics attracted Western and Russian scholars for centuries. Ramayana and Mahabharata are distinguished by their uniqueness. They are a repository of truth and soft power of Indian culture in the modern world".&nbsp;Ms. Ami Ganatra (India), Chief Guest,&nbsp;autor Mahabharata Unravelled and Ramayana Unravelled,&nbsp;delivered excerpts of the Epics as a significant part of human life.&nbsp;Didi Sudha,&nbsp;Brahma Kumaris&nbsp;became the guest of the event. She got acquainted with&nbsp; Ms. Irina Kraeva, with the senior staff members, with the Youth participants, speakers and shared her feelings of spiritual significance with respect to the Indian Epics.There were more than 20 presentations by scientists and teachers from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities, as well as guests from India. The cultural program became the bright decoration of the conference. During the breaks, the participants were generously treated to traditional Indian tea masala and national dishes of Indian cuisine.Ms. Madhurkankana Roy, Director, JNCC, Indian Embassy conducted the programme.The conference became a bright and notable 2-day event in the scientific and cultural life of Moscow.&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Event2_Main_Content_428853df05.jpg" alt="Event2_MainContent.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Event2_Main_Content_428853df05.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Event2_Main_Content_428853df05.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Event2_Main_Content_428853df05.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Event2_Main_Content_428853df05.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>&nbsp;Public program "Spring in the Soul"An enlightened programme&nbsp;"Spring in the Soul"&nbsp;was held as part of the&nbsp;"Voice and Soul"&nbsp;project. It was dedicated to art, spirituality and cultural traditions. The event brought together many participants who came to enjoy the atmosphere of creativity and to exchange experiences.Ms. Elena Syabro and Mr. Yuri Shiyan, talented singers,&nbsp;opened the program with the presentation of their songs. The songs touched the hearts of the audience and helped to feel that spring has come. The music filled the hall with lively emotions and inspiration.Ms. Ekaterina Ozerova, a teacher of choreography, winner of Russian and international dance festivals,&nbsp;showed her skills in the tribal fusion style, and also talked about the role of dancing in her life. Her performance was a vivid example of how movement can be a means of self-expression and personal development.The Indian Shiv Jayanti festival&nbsp;also became a part of the program. The participants shared their impressions of the trips to India and the feelings they had towards the country. Thanks to the video, everyone could make a virtual trip to India and visit&nbsp;Madhuban&nbsp;where the headquarters of the&nbsp;Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University&nbsp;is located. This magical place attracts thousands of people from all over the world who have a desire to be filled with good energy and spiritually renewed.Yuri Shiyan&nbsp;also shared his impressions of a recent trip to India. He performed a composition inspired by Indian culture with great enthusiasm. With the sounds of his guitar, all the guests dove into meditation with thoughts of love and gratitude to the Almighty Father and fate for all the good things in their life.Alla Sadovnikova from Vladivostok and Margarita Vladovskaya from Novosibirsk,&nbsp;who have been practicing Raja Yoga for more than 30 years, talked about how Yoga helps them to face life's difficulties and achieve harmony.Our Senior Teachers, Didi Sudha and Dr. Vijay Kumar, shared their feelings and inspired the participants to further their&nbsp;development and self—improvement.The hall was decorated with flags with the symbolic image of God. The point of light in the center symbolizes the Light of the Supreme Soul, the Supreme Father. In India He is called "Shiva", which means "Benefactor", the One who brings only benefit to everyone. When we remember Him, feeling like a soul, a child of God, an invisible connection is established between us and we are filled with His kind energy. We also become benefactors and participate in the unlimited task to bring benefit to the whole world, so that everyone around us can feel the goodness and energy of God.The&nbsp;"Spring in the Soul"&nbsp;program has become a true&nbsp;celebration of creativity, spirituality and unity. The hearts of the participants were filled with inspiration for the future. And many came forward with proposals to conduct similar programmes in their organisations and such services now in the process.BK Elena Titova,&nbsp;Author of the programme

Moscow BKs Explain the Relevance of Ancient Indian Scriptures & Celebrate the Creativity, Spirituality & Unity of Cultural Traditions

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Visit_of_Ambassador_0d8d139617.jpg" alt="Visit of Ambassador.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Visit_of_Ambassador_0d8d139617.jpg 110w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Visit_of_Ambassador_0d8d139617.jpg 353w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Visit_of_Ambassador_0d8d139617.jpg 530w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Visit_of_Ambassador_0d8d139617.jpg 707w," sizes="100vw" width="707px"></figure>BK Sudha ji warmly welcomed with gratitude Her Excellency Ms. Shobini Gunasekera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russian Federation for her visit to Brahma Kumaris, Mayak Mira, Moscow. &nbsp;Ms. Shobini ji was taken around a part of the premises. Her main aim of visiting the Brahma Kumaris was to begin the preliminary course of Raja Yoga! Sudha Didi attended Ms. Shobini Gunasekera for an hour and half. After the 1st lesson on Meditation, Ms. Shobini Gunasekera was further taken on a tour of some more parts of the building.It's our pleasure to send the news of the same to the global family for good wishes to the soul beginning to learn Raja Yoga.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CIzDf_pNUgYY3glae9hFwKZVyAIvkLM/view">Video</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rZdp74v2cX9-JSqz0hkxcEJK3pvtQy6u?usp=drive_link">photo</a> reports of the visit of Her Excellency Ms. Shobini Gunasekera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russian Federation. &nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CIzDf_pNUgYY3glae9hFwKZVyAIvkLM/view" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Video_Image_Sri_Lanka_s_Ambassador_in_Brahma_Kumaris_Moscow_8_cb0c23027c.jpg" alt="Video Image - Sri Lanka_s Ambassador in Brahma Kumaris_Moscow 8.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Video_Image_Sri_Lanka_s_Ambassador_in_Brahma_Kumaris_Moscow_8_cb0c23027c.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Video_Image_Sri_Lanka_s_Ambassador_in_Brahma_Kumaris_Moscow_8_cb0c23027c.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Video_Image_Sri_Lanka_s_Ambassador_in_Brahma_Kumaris_Moscow_8_cb0c23027c.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Video_Image_Sri_Lanka_s_Ambassador_in_Brahma_Kumaris_Moscow_8_cb0c23027c.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></a><figcaption>The visit of Her Excellency Ms. Shobini Gunasekera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russian Federation - Click here to watch the video: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CIzDf_pNUgYY3glae9hFwKZVyAIvkLM/view">Video</a>&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>Regards Divine family, Moscow

Her Excellency Ms. Shobini Gunasekera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Visits The Brahma Kumaris Mayak Mira (Beacon of Peace) Center, Moscow

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/News_Yoga_day_ead79a6458.jpg" alt="News_Yoga day.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_News_Yoga_day_ead79a6458.jpg 110w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_News_Yoga_day_ead79a6458.jpg 353w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_News_Yoga_day_ead79a6458.jpg 530w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_News_Yoga_day_ead79a6458.jpg 707w," sizes="100vw" width="707px"></figure>As Run up event to the main International Day of Yoga 2025 (IDY 2025), Sh. Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has advised to organise activities to generate momentum for the main IDY event. In this regard, the Embassy of India, Moscow has organised at Brahma Kumaris Centre, the Yoga and Meditation programmes marking 75 days to IDY 2025.Accordingly, the public programme has been highlighted with a key speech by Ms. Madhurkankana Roy, Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre (JNCC).Yoga and Pranayama for healthy life conducted by Dr. Brijesh Gupta, JNCC.The Guided Raja Yoga Meditation for "Self-realization and the realization of Supreme Soul, conducted by Sudha Didi, Director, Brahma Kumaris, Moscow. 1) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QKZ-iY8YkynDYg_xupmRg49b3G8Otppe/view?usp=sharing">Video of Programm</a> 2) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ouw7vheC4NJGf5TrUEx01bc0nGk9Pwf1/view?usp=sharing">Interview_Ms. Madhur Kankana Roy Director (JNCC)</a> 3) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H53lGFf3TirvwceqMo0HQbF_zneNi-6J/view?usp=sharing">Interview_Sudha Didi_Director_Brahma Kumaris_Moscow</a> 4) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14BUqboQ9w2xZrvwESxESLgUhtAnUXNoJ/view?usp=sharing">Video Footage of Programm (Yoga)</a>

Moscow BKs Host "75 Days to IDY-2025", a 'Run-up' Event to the September 2025 International Day of Yoga

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Irkutsk2_6e619b1ad0.jpeg" alt="Irkutsk2.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Irkutsk2_6e619b1ad0.jpeg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Irkutsk2_6e619b1ad0.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Irkutsk2_6e619b1ad0.jpeg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Irkutsk2_6e619b1ad0.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>A wonderful friendly meeting took place in the city of&nbsp;Irkutsk,&nbsp;the meeting of the&nbsp;Consul General of India&nbsp;in&nbsp;Vladivostok&nbsp;and the representative of&nbsp;Brahma Kumaris&nbsp;World Spiritual University.Mr. Siddarth Gowrav&nbsp;became the fourteenth Consul General of the Republic of India in Vladivostok. Mr. Siddarth Gowrav joined the Indian Diplomatic Service in 2021. He graduated from the Indian Institute of Information Technology in Allahabad with a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and received a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta.Pavel&nbsp;Khoroshutin, a Brahma Kumaris student, has been practicing Raja yoga for more than 14 years, he is a Director of the Center for Research and Development "Technologies of the Ideal", a practical behavioral psychologist, a researcher with 20 years of experience, head of the behavioral psychotherapy modality of the OPPL (All-Russian Professional Psychotherapeutic League). He is the author of patents on behavior change technologies.Mr. Siddarth Gowrav visited&nbsp;Lake Baikal&nbsp;as a tourist, and also had meetings with Irkutsk public organizations, including the Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Center. Various directions in yoga became the topic for discussion. The participants identified the main difference between the Brahma Kumaris method and other types of yoga.&nbsp;Mr. Consul General has a deep knowledge of the psychological foundations of yoga. Comparing different approaches to yoga, he drew attention to the fact that the&nbsp;Brahma Kumaris&nbsp;methods allow people to teach moral behavior. Brahma Kumaris meditation has an effect when people accept the principles of purity and virtue in their life. The Brahma Kumaris technique of remembrance of the Supreme Soul as a way of concentration and attention management makes that practice highly psychological.The meeting left pleasant impressions. During the meeting, Mr. Siddarth and Pavel exchanged gifts on behalf of the represented organizations.

In Irkutsk, A Friendly Meeting of Russian & Indian Culture Transpired Between BK Br Pavel Khoroshutin and Mr Siddarth Gowrav, Consul General of India for Vladivostok, RF

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Chita_5_7a514c7413.jpg" alt="Chita_5.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Chita_5_7a514c7413.jpg 208w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Chita_5_7a514c7413.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Chita_5_7a514c7413.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Chita_5_7a514c7413.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>The family project "To the Treasures of the Soul on the Brigantine of Knowledge" continued in the city of Chita". This time&nbsp;at the Senior Citizens Communication Center of the Social Fund of Russia&nbsp;"Ingoda".&nbsp;Instructors continued the journey to look for the treasures of the soul. To begin the journey they checked whether the children and their parents did their homework. They further shared how they expressed their love for their relatives, friends, and teachers, how they felt about it, and how their relationships changed.&nbsp;As the next part of the project the&nbsp;instructors introduced the topic&nbsp;The art of Giving Gifts&nbsp;with&nbsp;the aim of bringing novelty&nbsp;in the year of 2025.&nbsp; A gift shows our friendly and kind feelings. Various kinds of gifts are shared by people across the world on various&nbsp;occasions. However, while drawing attention to the theme a few questions were asked:&nbsp;&nbsp;When can I give gifts?&nbsp;What can be a gift?&nbsp;What things cannot be given as gifts?&nbsp;What can we wish for when giving gifts and what kind of mood should the giver have?&nbsp;The answers from the gathering were both very serious and joking, but they were united by the same thought: &nbsp;we can give any gift, the most important thing is to give it with a smile, sincere good wishes from our heart, and with pure motives.&nbsp;The cartoon "Winnie the Pooh and the Day of Worries" was added to the programme. Beautiful blessings for each other were shared. Some decorated the programme with poems.&nbsp;Realization&nbsp;emeged in the mind of every guest that how the human soul is actually a bestower of subtlels gifts in the form of good wishes and pure feelings.&nbsp; In silence the lesson of&nbsp;'how to give blessing and&nbsp;take blessing, as an eternal gift'.Proposed new homework:&nbsp;to prepare such gifts for their relatives, friends and give them with great love, joy and happiness.

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Moscow BKs Explain the Relevance of Ancient Indian Scriptures & Celebrate the Creativity, Spirituality & Unity of Cultural Traditions

Her Excellency Ms. Shobini Gunasekera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Visits The Brahma Kumaris Mayak Mira (Beacon of Peace) Center, Moscow

Moscow BKs Host "75 Days to IDY-2025", a 'Run-up' Event to the September 2025 International Day of Yoga

In Irkutsk, A Friendly Meeting of Russian & Indian Culture Transpired Between BK Br Pavel Khoroshutin and Mr Siddarth Gowrav, Consul General of India for Vladivostok, RF

In Chita, Russia, BK's Continued Their "Treasures of the Soul" Program with an Event for Seniors on "The Art of Giving Gifts