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| − | + | Not all of the Brahma Kumaris are Hindus. | |
| − | + | The teachings of the Brahmakumaris states that due to their short [[Cycle|Cyclic]] concept of time, they are the originators of Hinduism but that modern Hinduism is a corrupt version of the BK teachings. | |
| − | == | + | Further more, believing that their founder is both the Hindu deities called Krishna and Narayan, and that they too will become [[worshipworthy]] [[Golden Age]]d gods and goddesses, the Brahmakumaris teach that they will start the Hindu religion again, worshiping themselves in their deity form, in 2,500 years time. Hinduism is only practiced in the [[Copper Age|Copper]] and [[Iron Age]] |
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| + | God (Shiva), addressed by most BKs "Shiv Baba" is considered to be an eternal soul like human souls but the Supreme One. He is knowledgeful and His purpose is to awaken humanity and restore harmony, giving power through the Brahma Kumaris' practise of ''Raja Yoga'' and eliminating evil and negativity. He is not the creator of matter which is itself considered to be eternal.<ref name="Kranenborg" /> | ||
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| + | God is the destroyer of evil<ref> [http://www.shivbaba.org.pl/en/?name=arts-Kumaris-islam "Astonishing similarities between Brahma Kumari and Islam"] </ref>, or Ekambaranatha (Sanskrit एकम्बरनाथ) as He is usually called by BK and non-BK devotees. | ||
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| + | Like Lord Shiva, the BKs attempt to become great yogis as The Lord is Mahāyogi (Sanskrit महायोगी). | ||
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| + | Lord Shiva is also known as "[[Shankara]]" meaning ''auspiciousness''.<ref> [http://www.bhuvaneshwarmandir.com/festivals/maha_shiva_ratri.htm HINDU FESTIVALS >> MAHA SHIVA RATRI </ref> There is a BK faction known as the "[[Advance Party (religious movement)|Shankar Party]]". | ||
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| + | Although Lord Shiva is God Almighty in the BKWSU, Dada Lekhraj, the Brahma Baba is said to have had visions of Lord Vishnu also, one in of which, Vishnu says, "''Thou art that''", a well-known verse from the ''[[Chadogya Upanishad]]''. <ref> P.195, ''Exploring New Religions'', By George D Chryssides </ref> | ||
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| + | Brahma Baba further taught that everyone should visualize themselves as a "''tiny star, a minute point, of invisible luminous energy that is the soul.''"<ref> P.195, ''Exploring New Religions'', By George D Chryssides </ref> Those starts centered around Shiv Baba, who is the brightest luminary. Nearest of Shiv Baba, is [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]], followed by [[Laxmi|Goddess Laxmi]]. The superior beings wanted to 'explore' the physical world; Krishna and Laxmi went first, followed by other superior beings. The BKs believe that as Shiv Baba destroys the world through the Shankara [[avatar]], through his Vishnu form He sustains it.[http://www.advance-party.com/introduction.htm] There is also a BK faction named the "Vishnu Party." | ||
Revision as of 21:56, 21 December 2007
Not all of the Brahma Kumaris are Hindus.
The teachings of the Brahmakumaris states that due to their short Cyclic concept of time, they are the originators of Hinduism but that modern Hinduism is a corrupt version of the BK teachings.
Further more, believing that their founder is both the Hindu deities called Krishna and Narayan, and that they too will become worshipworthy Golden Aged gods and goddesses, the Brahmakumaris teach that they will start the Hindu religion again, worshiping themselves in their deity form, in 2,500 years time. Hinduism is only practiced in the Copper and Iron Age
God
God (Shiva), addressed by most BKs "Shiv Baba" is considered to be an eternal soul like human souls but the Supreme One. He is knowledgeful and His purpose is to awaken humanity and restore harmony, giving power through the Brahma Kumaris' practise of Raja Yoga and eliminating evil and negativity. He is not the creator of matter which is itself considered to be eternal.<ref name="Kranenborg" />
God is the destroyer of evil<ref> "Astonishing similarities between Brahma Kumari and Islam" </ref>, or Ekambaranatha (Sanskrit एकम्बरनाथ) as He is usually called by BK and non-BK devotees.
Like Lord Shiva, the BKs attempt to become great yogis as The Lord is Mahāyogi (Sanskrit महायोगी).
Lord Shiva is also known as "Shankara" meaning auspiciousness.<ref> [http://www.bhuvaneshwarmandir.com/festivals/maha_shiva_ratri.htm HINDU FESTIVALS >> MAHA SHIVA RATRI </ref> There is a BK faction known as the "Shankar Party".
Although Lord Shiva is God Almighty in the BKWSU, Dada Lekhraj, the Brahma Baba is said to have had visions of Lord Vishnu also, one in of which, Vishnu says, "Thou art that", a well-known verse from the Chadogya Upanishad. <ref> P.195, Exploring New Religions, By George D Chryssides </ref>
Brahma Baba further taught that everyone should visualize themselves as a "tiny star, a minute point, of invisible luminous energy that is the soul."<ref> P.195, Exploring New Religions, By George D Chryssides </ref> Those starts centered around Shiv Baba, who is the brightest luminary. Nearest of Shiv Baba, is Lord Krishna, followed by Goddess Laxmi. The superior beings wanted to 'explore' the physical world; Krishna and Laxmi went first, followed by other superior beings. The BKs believe that as Shiv Baba destroys the world through the Shankara avatar, through his Vishnu form He sustains it.[1] There is also a BK faction named the "Vishnu Party."