50th Ascension Day of Brahma Baba Observed as “World Peace Day” by Brahma Kumaris

Mount Abu(Rajasthan): The International Head Quarters of the Brahma Kumaris at Mount Abu, Rajasthan witnessed a huge gathering of approximately 20,000 people from all over the world on 18th of January to honor Brahma Baba, Founder of Brahma Kumaris on his Day of Ascension to the angelic stage. The occasion was the 50th remembrance day of Prajapita Brahma(Father of the Humanity) which is observed as World Peace Day all over the world by Brahma Kumaris. It was on 18th January, 1969 that Prajapita Brahma lovingly called “Brahma Baba” left his mortal body. Brahma Baba’s real name was Dada Lekhraj. After touchings by the Supreme Soul, God, he got this name of Brahma. He made females the real torch bearers of changing the world and put the mantle of running Brahma Kumaris organization on their shoulders.

Pandav Bhawan, Gyansarovar and Shantivan campuses were tastefully decorated for the occasion with flower artists from Kolkata which was very creative and attractive. Special meditation sessions and classes sharing the life story and specialities of Brahma Baba were organized throughout the day at all three campuses, and the atmosphere was filled with fragrance of peace and tranquility.

Special tribute was paid to Brahma Baba in Pandav Bhawan at Tower of Peace, where thousands gathered in complete silence including Dadis and Senior Rajayogis from all over India. Everyone visited the four piligrimage places Baba’s Room, Baba’s Hut,  History Hall and Tower of Peace in the loving rememberance of Brahma Baba.

In the evening the main event for which everyone was waiting for, took place in the Diamond Hall, Shantivan. All the important personalities including Dadi Janki(Head of Brahma Kumaris), Dadi Ratanmohini(Joint Head),BK Nirwair(General Secretary), BK Brij Mohan(Additional General Secretary), BK Munni(Programs Manager), BK Karuna(Chief Spokesman), BK Mrutyunjyaya(Executive secretary), were present on the stage to interact with the audience.

Video message of God’s version, urged everyone to become free from vices and make others free as well. It said that the commitment to the path and principles laid down should be unwavering. It encouraged everyone to always be a part of the solution and not the problem in life.

Dadi Janki, Dadi Ratanmohini and BK Nirwair gave blessings to the huge gathering and everyone joined together to send out vibrations of peace and harmony to the world at large.

About Brahma Baba:

Brahma Baba, born into a humble home as Lekhraj Kripalani in the 1880s, was the son of a village schoolmaster. Lekhraj was brought up within the disciplines of the Hindu tradition. After different jobs, he entered the jewellery business, later earning a considerable fortune as a diamond trader. He was the father of five children and a leader within his local community, known especially for his philanthropy. In 1936, around the time when most people at his age start to plan their retirement, he actually entered into the most active and fascinating phase of his life. After a series of deep spiritual experiences and visions, he felt an extremely strong pull to give up his business and dedicate his time, energy and wealth to laying the foundations of what later would become the “Brahma Kumaris”. Between 1937 and 1938,  formed a Managing Committee of eight young women and surrendered all his property and assets to a Trust administered by them.

Like an angel, Brahma Baba inspired and guided many people in realizing their inner beauty and connecting with the Supreme Soul. With complete and undivided faith in God, his personality was very royal,  full of mercy, love and compassion for one and all, and he renunciated everything he had for the goodness of the humanity.  He had excellent administration skills, great leadership qualities, and his egolessness and humility in serving the world are well remembered.

After guiding the creation of many Brahma Kumaris centres throughout India, he reached his stage of perfection on 18th January 1969. The Tower of Peace on the Pandav Bhawan campus is a tribute to the invincible spirit of this ordinary human being who achieved greatness by rising to the challenge of the deeper truths of life.

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