Enlightened Media for Building a Better Society: Seminar by Brahma Kumaris, Agra

The Media Wing of the Rajayoga Education and Research Foundation and the Brahma Kumaris in Agra organized a One-Day Seminar and Dialogue on the topic ‘Enlightened Media for Building a Better Society‘ at the Brahma Kumaris centre at Idgah.

Prof. Kamal Dixit, Former Department Head, Makhan Lal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal; BK Shantanu, Headquarters Media Co-ordinator, Mount Abu; BK Sushant, National Media Co-ordinator, Brahma Kumaris, Delhi; BK Komal, Head of Peace News; Vivek Jain, General Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Journalists Association, Agra; Tarun Pathak, National Advisor, News India One T.V, Noida; BK Sunita, Zonal Media Coordinator, Brahma Kumaris, Delhi; Brij Khandelwal; Dr. Girija Shankar Sharma; Rahul Gupta; Vivek Pathak; Dr. Raj Shankar Sharma, and Rajiv Saxena, etc., were present in this program.

Speaking about the objective of the Seminar, BK Shantanu said that Media has power which can carry out the great task of world transformation. Media has an important role in building a better society. If trusteeship is brought into media, it can become a means to transform the world. Hence, everyone will have to take a step forward and make efforts.

In the Keynote Address, Professor Kamal Dixit said that Media is the prime centre and means of transformation. When the journalist would be spiritually empowered, strong and full of divine values, the society shall become likewise, because value-based media is the foundation of value-based society.

BK Sushant, in his inspirational Address, said that it is the job of journalism to raise questions. Hence media needs to have courage. If media broadcasts elevated aspects, an atmosphere of ideals shall be created in the society.

BK Komal said We must make efforts to re-establish values in the society that has become de-sensitized. In these contemporary times, an optimistic approach is required to maintain faith in media.

Vivek Jain said that this effort of the Brahma Kumaris organization will definitely bring about a positive change. BK Ashwina presented the Welcome Address. She said Media must make efforts to bring about social and mental development along with economic development. BK Sunita conducted a Guided Meditation to help everyone experience Soul empowerment. The program was inaugurated with a lamp lighting.

BK Sheela, giving the blessings, said Meditation must be included in the routine which shall bring about positive energy and develop inner peace. This accumulated energy can be used to form a better society.

Cultural dances were presented by the students of Nritya Jyoti Kathak Kendra. BK Amar conducted the stage program. Many eminent journalists, teachers and students connected with media were present in large numbers in the program. They agreed that the Seminar was successful in passing on a message of value-based journalism to the students.