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Introduction of Shanti Sarovar Retreat Centre

The retreat center of Shanti Sarovar in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh state in central India was established by Prajapita BrahmaKumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya in the year 1994. The beautiful nine-acre campus is a perfect place to take a break from the frantic pace of modern life and rediscover one’s inner peace and power.

It is one of the very important places in the Brahmakumaris landscape that after Mount Abu, a vast land was purchased to set up a retreat center in Raipur which is called Shanti Sarovar

True to its name, which means lake of peace, Shanti Sarovar which is one of the retreat centers of Brahmakumaris Organization is a spiritual and Educational Institution place where peace is realized easily. There are almost 15 branches in Raipur in Raipur of which Shanti Sarovar is the main branch. The branch is governed by astute and very sound coordinator BrahmaKumari Savita Didi.

People come here to gain new insights into the self and enjoy the silence and solitude. It is also a place to meet others interested in integrating spirituality into their daily lives. The beautiful nine-acre campus is a perfect place to take a break from the frantic pace of modern life and rediscover one’s inner peace and power.

The retreat center organizes a variety of events and courses, which serve as an basis for applying spirituality in personal and professional lives to make life more balanced. Some programmes like Values in Health care for medical professionals, Values and spirituality for Teachers of schools, Course on Positive Change for Youth, Stress Management for Industry people , etc have received overwhelming response . In recent past , Global Festival- the annual event in which Guest speakers and facilitators come from around the world to share their experiences, insights and lessons have become major event for the people of the religion to learn the wisdom both of East and West.

All the retreats are led by experienced facilitators who give their time freely to help the participants make the inner changes necessary for experiencing fulfilment and contentment in life. Apart from the lectures and workshops, the pure vegetarian food served at the campus and the beautiful lawns and peaceful atmosphere of the place contribute to the process of self-empowerment.

Shanti Sarovar has state-of-the-art facilities for learning, a 2,000-seat auditorium, a 500-seat seminar hall, guest rooms, two dining halls, a meditation room and residential complex for 200 people.

Every year before stating of the Vidhan Sabha session, all the state government ministers, and senior officials of the state are invited for experiencing Peace and taking Brahma Bhojan. Gradually Shanti Sarovar has been organized as tourist place and gained lot of recognitions and accolades from the local as well as government.

 

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Brahma Kumaris – The philosophy, perspective and purpose

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, (Brahma Kumaris in short) is a unique, spiritual, value-based educational institution. The Vidyalaya and two institutions created by it, namely Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation, and Brahma Kumaris Academy for a Better World, are dedicated to the goal of establishing a value-based society. They focus on development of human potential, bringing harmony into human relationships and changing the attitudes and outlook of people to promote the spirit of brotherhood, love and co-operation. The institution is open to all irrespective of caste, creed, age and social, economic or political status.

In order to achieve the goal of establishing a new world order in which there is honesty, sincerity and goodwill, the three institutions help people get a clear vision of their goal and their role in the world. They give people knowledge of their true identity and teach the theory and practice of Rajyoga meditation, by which one can become free of stress, anger, hatred and other negativity that causes conflicts in society and degrades the individual. They offer guidance in the inculcation of moral values and divine virtues that enable individuals to experience lasting peace and bliss.

The institution recognizes the intrinsic spirituality of every human being and helps people rediscover the goodness within them, thus encouraging and facilitating the development of spiritual awareness through a process of lifelong learning. The institution’s purpose is to share its vision of a world where people live in harmony with others and to strengthen individual awareness of the dignity and inherent worth of every human being.

The education imparted by the institution, though visibly spiritual in content, is a blend of ethics, practical psychology, metaphysics or philosophy, the gist of world history and culture, sociology, political science and several other subjects.

As an international institution, the Brahma Kumaris offers people of all backgrounds an opportunity to learn meditation and deepen their understanding of universal principles and values through a variety of educational programmes and learning resources. As a worldwide family of individuals from all walks of life, the institution provides a caring, cooperative and supportive environment that encourages individuals to bring out the best in them.

The Brahma Kumaris is run mostly by women with a spirit of dedication and sacrifice for the welfare of the society. The institution is funded through voluntary contributions by its students. Its services are offered free of charge.