Something that could unite us all ... why Brahma Kumarism is not Hinduism. Please add to the list or correct me where I am wrong.
- Brahma Kumarism is a religion, Hinduism is many religions
Brahma Kumarism is monotheistic, Hinduism is not
Brahma Kumarism thinks Lekhraj Kirpalani is Brahma, Hinduism does not
Brahma Kumarism believes Lekhraj Kirpalani is Krishna, Hinduism does not
Brahma Kumarism believes Vishnu is symbolic of Lekhraj Kirpalani's perfect form, Hinduism does not
Brahma Kumarism believes the Kalpa is 5,000 years long, Hinduism thinks it is 4.32 billion years
Brahma Kumarism believes every Kalpa is 5,000 years long, different schools of Hinduism thinks the length varies
Brahma Kumarism believes the Kalpa repeats identically, Hinduism does not
Brahma Kumarism believes there are only 3 worlds, Hinduism believe in many or unlimited worlds
Brahma Kumarism believes the self is an individual soul, most schools of Hinduism do not believe in an individual self
Brahma Kumarism believes the self always remains separate from God, Hinduism believe the self is a part of god
Brahma Kumarism believes the soul is seated in the forehead, Bhakti schools of Hinduism believe the soul is seated in the heart
Brahma Kumarism believes human souls remain human, Hinduism believes in the transmigration of the soul between species.
Brahma Kumarism believes the Brahm element is a home for the soul, Hinduism believe that the Brahm is the ultimate state of consciousness
Brahma Kumari spiritual leaders have no spiritual lineage, Hindu spiritual leaders have ancient lineages
Brahma Kumarism believes Bhakti is the path to degradation, Hinduism believes that Bhakti is path of upliftment
Brahma Kumarism believes no soul has become enlightened or gained liberation, Hinduism believes many souls have reached enlightenment and gained liberation
Brahma Kumarism believes the self is an individual soul, not all schools of Hinduism believe in a individual self
Brahma Kumarism believes it is the highest path, Hinduism believe all paths lead to god
Brahma Kumarism believes it teaches Ancient Raja Yoga starting from 1950, Hinduism believes Patanjali taught Ancient Raja Yoga starting 2,000 years ago
Brahma Kumarism generally has female gurus, Hinduism generally has male gurus
Brahma Kumarism is exclusive, Hinduism is pluralistic
Brahma Kumarism believes it is the original religion, Hinduism thinks Brahma Kumaris are a sect of Hinduism
Brahma Kumarism believes no religious founder was an incarnation of God, Hinduism believes there have been many incarnations of God