The month of January flags off the New Year with hope and enthusiasm across the entire world. New Year Eve celebrations instil newness in one’s life, and prepare every individual for new beginnings. For the devout, this auspicious time of the first half of the month is considered to be optimal for one’s devotional and emotionally-invigorating energies. As an old tradition, a good number of Hindus in particular observe very special, disciplined routinesfor their spiritual re-empowerment. Saints and Tapasvis of yore have advised one and all to observe chastity, and practise meditational devotion from 3.30 a.m. onwards every day for the first three weeks. Despite harsh weathers, many devotees also commit to taking daily dips in the revered Rivers of Northern India with the hopes of receiving Mukti (Liberation).
After early morning shower/wash, concentration and contemplation with or without specific mantras help in disciplining and uplifting one’s level of consciousness every morning, and when carried out for at least two hours continuously for three weeks proves to be a great, fulfilling experience. Some people prefer to visit temples and places of worship for their meditations, as said environment holds very powerful vibrations. These practices in different disciplines of the path of Bhakti have very deep connections with the path of Gyan, as enunciated by the Supreme Being directly. The most auspicious hours of the early morning during the month of January take one into the deep exploration of Self-Realisation and God-Realisation. This further enables practitioners to experience the real significance of inner purity in one’s life. Inner purity undoubtedly and inevitably leads to sacred feelings of inner peace.
For the Brahma Kumaris and Brahma Kumars worldwide, January holds infinite value as the Founding Father, Brahma Baba, reached his final cherished goal of spiritual life on 18th January 1969. The final teaching shared by Brahma Baba is summed up in three powerful words:
‘Niraakari, Nirvikaari and Nirahankaari (May you be Incorporeal, Vice-less and Egoless!)’
This Maha-Mantra bestowed to the members of the divine BK family in particular, and people of the world in general, acts as the most valuable blessing. Though not very easy to understand, Brahma Baba set an example for everyone to:
Go within themselves and practise soul-consciousness in the spiritual companionship of the Supreme, and thereby free oneself fully from the karma of the previous 63 lives.
Reach one’s angelic state of consciousness to be able to serve the Universe, and become 100% pure and divine again.
The example of Brahma Baba is so inspiring for all of us, it reveals how we human beings can connect with the Supreme Father, evolve and rejuvenate ourselves again to inculcate piety and divinity deep inside our consciousness and actions. Just as Brahma Baba transformed himself completely to lead humanity by his personal example of complete surrender unto the Supreme Being, and spiritual service of highest order, we too are encouraged to follow his footsteps. All we need to do is to keep courage, be constantly enthusiastic and follow a spiritually-disciplined routine. This would help revive our true inner nature, and fill us with the wisdom to lead a life of divinity based on spiritual truths as shared in the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita. By matching our thoughts and actions with the blueprint of God’s teachings, we inspire everyone around us to explore the beauty of Spirituality and lead very happy, meaningful days, weeks, months and years till we reach our spiritual perfection. Society in every corner of the world is searching for truth, inner peace, unconditional love within the family, and tension-free workplaces. The simple practice of spiritual awakening and inner exploration is achieved by making the mind quiet by focusing on the eternal values and powers of the self, and then engaging in the most peaceful, beautiful experience of remembering God. We are eternal spiritual beings, human souls who can always look up to and connect with the Supreme Being directly, and follow the great example of Brahma Baba in the areas of Self-Awakening, Self-Development, Self-Realisation and Self-Perfection before flying back to the Subtle Region as Angels…
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU) is an international non-governmental organisation, which intends to help individuals re-discover and strengthen their inherent worth by encouraging and facilitating a process of spiritual awakening.
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