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Kolkata – Governor of W.B. Launched ‘God’s Power for Golden Age’ – Theme for Year 2019-2020

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October 26, 2019

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On 24th October, 2019 evening H.E. Sri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hon’ble Governor of W.B. along with his wife Mrs. Sudesh Dhankhar, Mrs. Alokananda Roy – Famed Classical Dancer, Rajyogi BK Suraj Bhaiji from Mt. Abu, BK Geeta from Mt. Abu, BK Sandeep from Mt. Abu & Bk Kanan Benji, Incharge Kolkata Museum were present at the Candle Lighting Ceremony during the inauguration of the Kolkata Chapter on launching of God’s power for Golden Age at Kala Mandir Auditorium, where the topic of the evening was : Spirituality for Tolerance, Peace & Harmony.

Please find below the gist of speeches by the distinguished speakers:

West Bengal Governor H.E. Sri Jagdeep Dhankharji said:

Nowadays in this world all are full of tension, worry & disturbed – be young or old. Although physically today’s people are wealthy but spiritually they are poor. The wealthy are worried for sustaining their future generations. I am requesting you all that you please reject your anger and give respect to all and behave peacefully. Brahma Kumaris teaches to live life by connecting to spirituality and inner values. After visiting Brahma Kumaris H.Q. at Mt. Abu I felt like emerging the peace within me & doing selfless service.

जब हम दुनिया के परिदृश्य को देखते हैं तो पता चलता है कि चाहे यंग हो छोटे हो वृद्ध हो सभी तनावग्रस्त और चिंतित हैं परेशान हैं खासकर युवा वर्ग आज लोग भौतिक रूप से संपत्ति वान तो है परंतु आध्यात्मिक गरीबी बनी हुई है जो एक कहानी है वह चरितार्थ हो रही है कि मनुष्य के पास सात सीढ़ी का गुजारा हो इतना संपत्ति होते भी आठवीं पीढ़ी के भरण पोषण हेतु चिंतित हैं हम आप सभी से आज एक नम्र विनती करते हैं कि आप कृपया अपने क्रोध को त्यागे और सभी को सम्मान देते हुए शांति पूर्वक व्यवहार करें आध्यात्मिकता में मूल्य से युक्त होकर जीवन जीना सिखाती है और ब्रम्हाकुमारी के मुख्यालय माउंट आबू भ्रमण करने के बाद मुझे यही लगता है कि हमें भी अपने भीतर शांति को जागृत कर निस्वार्थ भाव से सेवा कर संसार में सद्भावना फैलानी चाहिए.

Sri Dinesh Trivediji, Former Indian Railway Minister said:

We all must know the value of life & accordingly use our time because two things are permanent or constant in this world – first is death and second is change. We should bring change in self by the knowledge given by God and then universal good-wishes will be created. Now Deepavali is coming and true diwali is to make the life happy through the light of knowledge. I am connected with Brahma Kumaris for last 40 years and I believe the greatest work is to know myself & change.

हम सबको जीवन का मूल्य जानकर समय को यूज़ करना चाहिए और परमात्मा के बताए हुए ज्ञान के माध्यम से स्वयं के अंदर परिवर्तन लाना है तभी विश्व में सद्भावना आ सकती है अभी दीपावली आ रही है और सच्ची दीपावली भी ज्ञान की रोशनी से जीवन को खुशहाल बनाने का प्रतिक है मैं पिछले 40 वर्षों से ब्रह्माकुमारी संस्था से जुड़ा हूं और मुझे विश्वास है स्वयं को जानना और परिवर्तन करना है सबसे बड़ा कार्य है

Respected BK Suraj Bhaiji asked all to focus on their thoughts and to replace each negative thought with a positive one. He said – to practice Silence, we need to sit in Silence and created elevated thoughts on self beginning from the very moment we wake up from sleep. The first 5 to 10 minutes after getting up from sleep, we must focus our thoughts on the goal that we have set for self & also to create all positive, powerful & elevated thoughts on self. We have to reduce our ego by all means to enjoy good relationships in family. He mentioned a story: A lady with a 5 year old son came to him and narrated her story. She is an MBA & her husband was also an Engineer with MBA. However, he got a job as a Probationary Officer in a bank whereas she got a job as the manager of the bank. So, because of her ego she used to tell her husband that she is higher than him in position & money. Initially he used to laugh but later on after some time after their son was born, he quietly left the home with a suitcase and travelled to Dubai, changed his SIM Card and he is gone for ever from her. This she felt was because of her too much ego.

Rajyogini BK Kanan Benji said:

The creator of this world Supreme Father Supreme Soul Shiv Baba is giving us Power along with Godly knowledge. that how we can fill up our life with peace and happiness. and stay free of tension and we have energy to do elevated karma. There are many practical examples of people having lot of difficulties & constraints are living a happy life by applying the Godly knowledge in their daily activities. This is a proof that with God’s Power you can change the habits & the world. So you can make your life happy through Raj Yoga.

इस संसार के रचयिता परमपिता परमात्मा शिव बाबा ईश्वरीय ज्ञान के साथ हमें शक्तियां दे रहे हैं कि हम कैसे अपने जीवन को शांति और खुशी से भरे तनाव से मुक्त रहें और श्रेष्ठ कर्म करने की ताकत बनी रहे ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण है जो जीवन में अनेक समस्याओं से ग्रस्त होते भी पर मातम ज्ञान के सहारे खुशहाल जीवन जी रहे हैं यही प्रमाण है की परमात्मा शक्ति से संस्कार और संसार भी परिवर्तन होता है तो आप भी अवश्य राजयोग द्वारा अपने जीवन को सुख-शांति संपन्न बनाएं

Sister Alokananda Roy said in her speech: We all will have universal good wishes in us when we do not consider anyone as small, even if he may be a jail bird. We must make them feel peace and love. No one is a convict by birth. We must consider all as children of God and teach them through art, dance, songs and poetry and inspire them to lead a life filled with peace and love. If we give goodwishes to all, then happiness will be in all their lives and this job is very nicely done by the peaceful sisters of Brahma Kumaris.

हम सब के अंदर सब के प्रति सद्भावना तब आएगी जब हम किसी को छोटा नहीं समझेंगे चाहे वह जेल के कैदी क्यों ना हो उसे भी शांति और प्रेम से महसूस कराने की जरूरत है कोई भी बचपन से अपराधी नहीं होता है हमें सभी को भगवान का बच्चा समझ कर उसे आर्ट कला के माध्यम से नृत्य गीत संगीत कविता आदि के द्वारा जीवन में शांति और प्रेम पूर्ण ढंग से जीने की प्रेरणा देनी चाहिए जब हम खुश होकर सब को दुआ देंगे तो सभी के जीवन में खुशी आएगी और यह कर्तव्य बहुत सुंदर ढंग से ब्रह्माकुमारीज के यह शांत मूरत बहने कर रही है

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First Training on Leadership with Ethics, Awareness and Purpose (LEAP) Organised

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November 19, 2025

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First Training on “Leadership with Ethics, Awareness and Purpose (LEAP)” Organised at Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre, Kolkata

Brahma Kumaris Kolkata witnessed a landmark spiritual celebration with the inauguration of the Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre.

Following the inauguration, the spotlight turned to the launch of a special silence retreat titled “LEAP” (Leadership with Ethics, Awareness, and Purpose). This initiative, a signature program under the Education Wing of the Brahma Kumaris, is designed to empower teachers and community leaders with deeper spiritual insights and practical tools to foster ethical leadership in their respective fields. About 200 BK teachers and brothers from across West Bengal took part in the training. This was the first training programme organised at the Retreat Centre.

The event was graced by BK Jayanti Behn, Additional Chief of Brahma Kumaris, BK Kanan Behn, BK Supriya, Executive Member, Education Wing, Mt. Abu and BK Ritu Thakkar, Motivational Speaker, Mumbai. The two-day retreat (Nov 9–10) brought together educators and professionals from across Eastern and Northeastern India to explore the role of spirituality in nurturing ethical and value-based leadership.

Each day began with Amritvela meditation sessions, followed by creative workshops and reflective group activities, culminating in a soulful “angelic walk” through the green campus.

Speaking on the occasion, BK Kanan Behn highlighted the vision of nurturing leaders who embody ethics, awareness, and purpose in every sphere of life. She emphasized that the new centre is envisioned as a hub to serve professionals, educators, students, youth, and industry leaders alike, offering them a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with higher values that inspire ethical action and collective growth.

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Inauguration of Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre, Kolkata Museum || 8th Nov. 2025 || 04:00 PM

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November 11, 2025

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On this auspicious occasion, the Brahma Kumaris also launched the nationwide initiative — “Year of Unity & Trust,” dedicated to nurturing harmony, faith, and collective strength among individuals and communities.

Adding to the significance of the event, a Bengali meditation book titled “51 Steps to Soulful Awakening” was also released, along with its Hindi and English editions. The book offers daily reflective meditations inspired by the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris, guiding readers toward inner peace, healing, and self-realization.

Present on the occasion were Mr. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury, Hon’ble Judge, Calcutta High Court; Shri Dilip Mondal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Transport, Government of West Bengal; BK Jayanti Behn, Additional Chief of Brahma Kumaris and Director of the Brahma Kumaris, London; BK Mruthyunjaya, Additional Secretary General, Brahma Kumaris, Mount Abu; Shri Dushyant Nariala, IAS, Principal Secretary, West Bengal Disaster Management & Civil Defence Department,Shri Virendra, former DGP, west Bengal & Current chief Commissioner of RTI, Sri Sushil Mohta, Owner, Merlin Group, Smt Smita pandey, IAS, Secretary, Public Enterprises & Industry Reconstruction Dept,Govt of WB, BK Kanan, Zonal Incharge, Brahma Kumaris Eastern Zone.

Mr. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury, Hon’ble Judge, Calcutta High Court, appreciated the noble initiative and said that in today’s world, where stress and conflict have become part of daily life, such a spiritual retreat centre is a blessing for society.

Shri Dilip Mondal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Transport, Government of West Bengal, expressed his heartfelt admiration for the Brahma Kumaris’ contribution to society. He said, “The establishment of the Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre is a matter of pride for West Bengal. At a time when the world is searching for peace and direction, this Centre will guide people towards inner stability, unity, and ethical living.

Rajyogini BK Jayanti, Additional Chief of the Brahma Kumaris, emphasized the importance of unity in today’s fragmented world. “True unity begins when we reconnect with the Supreme Source and realize our inner divinity,” she said. She lauded the new retreat centre as “a sanctuary of enlightenment that will inspire unity and positive transformation in society.”

Rajyogi BK Mruthyunjaya, Additional Secretary General of the Brahma Kumaris, elaborated on the vision behind the centre. “The Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre is designed as a serene and holistic space for value-based leadership training, experiential workshops, silence retreats, and meditation sessions. Through spiritual education and reflective practices, the centre will help participants integrate peace and positivity into their personal and professional lives.”

BK Kanan, Zonal Incharge of Brahma Kumaris, Eastern Zone Headquarters, extended heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries present. She expressed hope that the new centre will serve as a platform for people from all walks of life — corporate professionals, youth, educators, doctors, and homemakers — to rejuvenate their minds and rediscover balance, clarity, and inner strength.

Inauguration of Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre, Kolkata Museum || 8th Nov. 2025 || 04:00 PM