Spiritual Ethics in Everyday Life with Sister Jayanti
 

Inner Space Wembley - 21st January 2025

On Tuesday, 21st of January 2025 at Inner Space Wembley, Sister Jayanti, Additional Administrative Head of the Brahma Kumaris, was interviewed by Hitesh Patel on the theme of "Spiritual Ethics in Everyday Life." Sister Jayanti explored the topic through her decades of leadership experience. The program was opened by the moderator of the evening and began with a live handpan drum music performance. After the interview, there was a short Q&A session with the audience. The event concluded with Sister Jayanti sharing positive thoughts cards and packets of Toli (sweet) and savoury. Over 80 people attended in person, and about 300 watched online.
 

Speakers and Participants:
 

• Sister Jayanti: Additional Administrative Head of the Brahma Kumaris, author, and meditator with over 50 years of experience.
• Jim Dees: MC.
• Krishna Sanghvi: A young meditator who shared a greeting of peace, sweetly expressing her spiritual experiences.
• Mira Beckmann: A meditator who played the handpan drum.
   

The event commenced with Mira, a long-time Rajyoga meditator, playing the handpan to welcome the attendees.

A special presentation was given by 13-year-old Krishna, a young practitioner of Rajyoga, who shared her profound spiritual experience with the Divine. She spoke about the peace and clarity she felt during meditation and how the teachings of Brahma Baba inspired her journey of compassion and positivity.

The discussion then focused on Brahma Baba, the founder of the Brahma Kumaris, highlighting his pioneering role in promoting self-transformation, equality, and spiritual ethics. Sister Jayanti and interviewer Hitesh explored how Brahma Baba’s life exemplified ethical living and how his teachings remain relevant today.
 

Key Points Discussed:
 

• Definition of Ethics: Sister Jayanti explained that ethics are the foundational principles of life, which do not change, though societal attitudes may evolve.
• Spiritual Ethics: Emphasising truth, honesty, and equality, she shared about Brahma Baba’s commitment to universal values, such as gender equality, long before they were widely accepted.
• Practical Applications: Sister Jayanti encouraged attendees to cultivate daily introspection, early morning meditation, and ethical decision-making in personal and professional life.
• Moral Dilemmas: A story was shared about Brahma Baba’s compassionate approach to a young man who had stolen to help his ailing mother, demonstrating how ethical decisions can be handled with understanding and fairness.
• Impact of Meditation: The session emphasised the power of meditation in fostering inner strength and clarity. Sister Jayanti spoke about how consistent meditation practice leads to a natural alignment with ethical values, improving both personal and societal well-being.
   

The event concluded with reflections on how individuals can integrate spiritual ethics into daily life, fostering peace and resilience amidst modern challenges. The engaging dialogue provided attendees with practical wisdom and inspiration to lead a spiritually enriched life.