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The Brahma Kumaris are not Hindus. Brahma Kumaris do not practise Hinduism, indeed the teachings are entirely contrary to Hindu teachings. The BKWSU presents its self to official organizations such as the United Nations as a New Religious Movement. However, the teachings of the Brahmakumaris states that due to their short [[Cycle|Cyclic]] concept of time, they are the originators of Hinduism but that Hinduism is a corrupt, incompletely remembered or metaphoric version of their teachings and practices.
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==BKWSU position==
  
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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 godesses, the Brahmakumaris teach that they will start the Hindu religion again, worshipping themselves in their deity form, in 2,500 years time. Hinduism is only practised in the [[Copper Age|Copper]] and [[Iron Age]]
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Not all of the Brahma Kumaris were born Hindus. The organization claims not to be a Hindu sect but the teachings of the Brahmakumaris states that due to their short [[Cycle|Cyclic]] concept of time, they are the originators of Hinduism and that modern Hinduism is a corrupt version of the BK teachings.
  
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==Moksha==
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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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According to the BKs, the concept of liberation from the cycle [[Moksha]] that is central to Hinduism is not possible and following the traditions, practises and gurus of Hinduism only brings degredation.
 

Latest revision as of 17:16, 30 December 2007

BKWSU position

Not all of the Brahma Kumaris were born Hindus. The organization claims not to be a Hindu sect but the teachings of the Brahmakumaris states that due to their short Cyclic concept of time, they are the originators of Hinduism and 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

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