Download or read book Kumari s Karma written by Doreen Perera and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kumari's Karma takes place in Srilanka, then called Ceylon, in the 1960s, just twelve years after the country gained independence from Britain. A place in transition, Srilanka was torn between Western values, and Christian and traditional beliefs. The little fishing village of Malhena mirrors this transition, and is the background for a tender and tragic love affair between a young school girl, Kumari, and the Catholic parish priest. Their love transcends reincarnation, warnings given in dreams, and forbidden Christian beliefs. The novel gathers momentum when an exorcism misfires, and the devil takes possession of Yakka, Kumari's tyrannical father, making him fatally shoot his oldest daughter's suitor. While Yakka is in prison, the richest man in the village tries to seduce his wife, as the middle-aged police inspector woos Kumari. In distress, Kumari turns to the parish priest. One morning, the two disappear, as the novel comes to its astonishing conclusion. Doreen Perera was born in Srilanka, and grew up in a small village that had many colourful characters. The people there fascinated her so much that some inhabit her novel. Brought up Catholic, she also accepts traditional beliefs. Her father worked for an English company, so she was also brought up with an English influence. Perera earned a master's in social work from the University of Washington, and married a fellow student. She moved with him to Germany, where the couple had three children. Now widowed, she still lives in Germany and is a part-time English teacher. She dedicates this book to her partner.
Download or read book The Brahma Kumaris as a Reflexive Tradition written by John Walliss and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2002. Drawing on primary research on the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, a millenarian New Religious Movement of Indian origin, this book examines the status of tradition in the contemporary world through a critical engagement with the recent social theory of Anthony Giddens on the emergence of a post-traditional society. Wallis examines both the ways in which forms of tradition not only persist but also flourish in the contemporary world and also the manner in which such traditions are drawn on and (re)created by individuals in their ongoing construction of self-identity. Illuminating some of the difficulties encountered when social theory is applied to 'the real world', this book also offers a way of theorising about the status of contemporary religiosity that does not refer directly to the notion of secularisation.
Download or read book Awakening Inner Light Wisdom from the Teachings of Brahma Kumaris written by C. P. and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world filled with chaos, stress, and a constant search for meaning, there exists a deep yearning within us to find inner peace, clarity, and purpose. We seek wisdom and guidance to navigate the complexities of life, to awaken our inner light and discover the path to true happiness and fulfillment. It is in this pursuit that the teachings of Brahma Kumaris shine as a beacon of hope and enlightenment. "Awakening Inner Light: Wisdom from the Teachings of Brahma Kumaris" invites you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. This book delves into the profound insights and timeless wisdom imparted by the Brahma Kumaris, guiding millions towards a more meaningful existence. Through the exploration of topics such as the power of thoughts, self-awareness, karma, soul consciousness, positive thinking, relationships, overcoming challenges, and inner peace, you will uncover profound teachings and practical tools for personal transformation. The wisdom extracted from the muralis, the spiritual discourses delivered by the Brahma Kumaris' spiritual guides, will offer profound insights and spiritual guidance, nourishing your soul and empowering you to navigate life's complexities with clarity and grace. Love, compassion, forgiveness, detachment, and the importance of ethical values and virtues are essential elements explored in this book. You will discover how these qualities can profoundly impact your life, helping you create harmonious relationships, cultivate inner peace, and align with your truest values. Furthermore, the role of meditation in world transformation and practical advice on integrating spirituality into your daily life will be explored. You will gain insights and guidance on living a spiritual life in the modern world, harmonizing the material and the spiritual, and embracing your divine nature amidst the demands of everyday existence. "Awakening Inner Light: Wisdom from the Teachings of Brahma Kumaris" is not merely a collection of knowledge, but an invitation to embark on a personal journey of self-realization and growth. It calls upon you to actively engage with the teachings, to reflect upon their profound messages, and to apply them in your daily life. As you delve into the pages of this book, allow the teachings to penetrate your being, awakening the dormant light within you and guiding you towards a life of greater joy, peace, and purpose. Embrace the transformative power that lies within you, and embark on an inner journey of self-discovery. May the wisdom contained within these pages serve as a guiding light, illuminating your path and inspiring you to embrace your truest self. May it ignite a flame of awakening within you, and may you discover the profound wisdom that lies within your own heart. With deep gratitude for the wisdom shared by the Brahma Kumaris and a sincere wish for your personal transformation, I invite you to immerse yourself in "Awakening Inner Light: Wisdom from the Teachings of Brahma Kumaris." May it be a catalyst for your own awakening, and may you experience the profound joy and fulfillment that comes from living in alignment with your truest self.
Download or read book Being Love written by Sister Shivani and published by Manjul Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We can each radiate unconditional love. We don’t even need to create it – we are love. But the flow of love is blocked in moments of hurt, blame, anger, criticism, competition or insecurity. These emotions have dominated our emotional space, and hardly enable us to feel our own love. So today, we rely on someone else to love us. This book teaches us to think right, enable self-love, feel it and extend it to other people. The central message here is that love is not ‘out there’, but within us. A spectrum of emotions like attachment, expectations, hurt, worry, stress, fear or anger, which we use in the pretext of love, are analysed. The conversations also explore the fact that the parent-child relationship is not challenging – It does not need to be. As you free yourself from judgments and expectations, as you start thinking right for people, and as you accept people for who they are, you become a Radiator of unconditional love. You are one decision away from vibrating at a frequency of love … by not needing love or giving love – but just by being love.
Download or read book Churn to Enjoy Bliss Stability and a Heavenly Life includes Brahma Kumaris Murli Extracts with Explanations written by Brahma Kumari Pari and published by GBK Publications. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book there are explanations: 1. on murli extracts which have been taken from God’s murlis that were provided in the Brahma Kumaris. 2. on the significance of the Hindu myth which is referred to as Samudra Manthan or ‘Churning the Ocean of Milk’. 3. on what ‘churning’ means, etc. Through churning the knowledge which is in this book: 1. you are directly exposed to the ocean of knowledge that is within God. 2. you enjoy numerous other benefits too. For example, you transform to become pure and divine. Then, you can live as a deity in the Golden Age (Ocean of Milk); you will look beautiful and will be constantly happy (like a beautiful, carefree butterfly) while you live in the Golden Age. You will have a better understanding on all the above when you read this book. Through reading this book, you learn to churn so as to become spiritually powerful and enjoy happiness.
Download or read book Overcome Depression with Ease includes Brahma Kumaris Murli Extracts with Explanations written by Brahma Kumari Pari and published by GBK Publications. This book was released on with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the knowledge of the Brahma Kumaris. Use the knowledge and practices in this book to remain depression-free and to remove bodily defects which are the cause for your depression. Even if you do not suffer from depression, you can use the knowledge in this book to get over your depressive moods and stay happy. Anyone can use this book as a guide to become depression-free.
Download or read book Awakening Your Inner Self Lessons from BK Sister Shivani s Inspirational Talks written by C. P. Kumar and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a fast-paced world where the demands of modern life often leave us feeling disconnected from our inner selves. In our quest for success and happiness, we sometimes lose sight of what truly matters in life - our inner peace, joy, and purpose. In this book, we explore the teachings of BK Sister Shivani, a spiritual teacher and a renowned speaker, who has helped millions of people around the world to awaken their inner selves and transform their lives. Her inspiring talks and teachings provide a practical roadmap for personal growth and development, drawing on the wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions and making it accessible to modern audiences. Through the chapters of this book, we delve into BK Sister Shivani's philosophy, and explore her teachings on inner awakening. We learn about the nature of the mind and its impact on our well-being, the power of positive thinking and affirmations, and the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness. We also discover the transformative power of letting go of negative emotions and cultivating forgiveness, and the role of spirituality in our inner transformation. Furthermore, we explore the concept of finding purpose and meaning in life, and the importance of self-care and self-love in our journey towards self-realization. We learn how to overcome obstacles and challenges, and how to build harmonious relationships with others. Finally, we explore practical strategies for integrating spiritual practices into our daily lives, so that we can live a life that is aligned with our deepest values and aspirations. This book is for anyone who is seeking to awaken their inner self and find greater meaning and purpose in life. It is a guide for those who want to live a more fulfilling and joyful life, and who are willing to explore the wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions in order to achieve this goal. We hope that this book will serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for all those who are on the path to self-realization, and that it will help readers to awaken their inner selves and transform their lives in a positive and meaningful way.
Download or read book Island Witch written by Amanda Jayatissa and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every once in a while, a book comes along that drops you into another world and takes you places you never could imagine. This is that book. An astounding accomplishment!" —R. L. Stine, author of Goosebumps Set in nineteenth-century Sri Lanka and inspired by local folklore, Island Witch follows the daughter of a traditional demon-priest—relentlessly bullied by peers and accused of witchcraft herself—tries to solve the mysterious attacks that have been terrorizing her coastal village. Being the daughter of the village Capuwa, or demon-priest, Amara is used to keeping mostly to herself. Influenced by the new religious practices brought in by the British Colonizers, the villagers who once respected her father’s craft have turned on the family. Yet, they all still seem to call on him whenever supernatural disturbances arise. Now someone—or something—is viciously seizing upon men in the jungle. But instead of enlisting Amara’s father’s help, the villages have accused him of carrying out the attacks himself. As she tries to clear her father’s name, Amara finds herself haunted by dreams that eerily predict the dark forces on her island. And she can’t shake the feeling that it’s all connected to the night she was recovering from a strange illness, and woke up, scared and confused, to hear her mother’s frantic cries: No one can find out what happened.
Download or read book Achieving Sustainability The Ultimate Human Challenge written by Karen Blincoe and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-19 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides an assessment of whether sustainability is realizable in the current societal framework. What are the challenges and the barriers - and what are the levers necessary to meet and overcome them? Through a revision of the essence of sustainability the book provides an opportunity to understand the deeper level of the radical change that sustainability represents, and the resistance that is preventing its realization. To build the argument the sustainable development model is compared with current development theories as well as alternative solutions based on utopian models of the past. The book assesses the results that can be achieved within the current systemic framework, based on case stories. It outlines the limitations to sustainability, pointing out and defining the multiple, cross-sectoral and systemic barriers that hinder the transition. Finally, the book offers perspectives on achieving a sustainable future, encompassing the impacts from recent events including the pandemic as well as the multiple mitigation and transition initiatives undertaken globally. Brian Goodwin's QuoteLike the caterpillar that wraps itself up in its silken swaddling bands prior to its metamorphosis into a butterfly, we have wrapped ourselves in a tangled skin from which we can emerge only by going through a similarly dramatic transformation./div
Download or read book Happiness Unlimited written by Sister Shivani and published by Amaryllis - an imprint of Manjul Publishing House . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these enlightening and eye-opening conversations, the renowned spiritual mentor, Sister BK Shivani reveals how to create a life of joy, contentment and bliss, because we all have the choice and the power to do so. According to her, the reason why there is so little happiness in the world is dependency. Happiness is not dependent on ‘anything’ or ’anyone’, or found ‘anywhere’. We keep delaying our happiness until things are just right in our life. We think we will be happy in the future and then wonder why we are not happy now. Happiness is only possible when we are able to accept everyone as they are, at every moment, in every situation. This book is a medium for the awakening and acceptance of self-responsibility. Helping us choose our thoughts and feelings aligned with our true nature of purity, peace and love. To make us shift from asking to sharing; from holding on to letting go; from expectations to acceptance; from the past and the future to being in the now. Happiness is a ‘decision’, not a ‘consequence’.
Download or read book Grow Rich while Walking into the Golden Aged World with Meditation Commentaries written by Brahma Kumari Pari and published by GBK Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the practices suggested in this book will help to improve your spiritual, financial and living conditions! This book explains how you can become rich, financially and/or spiritually, and get whatever you want while walking into the Golden Age (via the Holographic Universe). As explanations are given on how to use God and His Knowledge to achieve your aims, the author also explains: 1. about the magical abilities (Siddhis) and specialities which you acquire as you use the practices in this book. 2. why the Law of Attraction works to bring you wealth, happiness, etc. 3. why and how visualisations can get materialised. 4. why being close to the higher dimension, where the Akashic Records exist, will help you to easily realise your dreams. 5. how you can easily play the role of the creator (Brahma) from Brahmaloka in order to achieve what you want. 6. how when you are in the world of Brahma, Ether also plays the role of Brahma and creates what you want. 7. how as you use the energies deeper within the soul, you are the god self or Brahma and so will be able to fulfil your wishes and needs. 8. how stuff are materialised through frequencies, resonance, etc. 9. about reacquiring wealth, prosperity and magical abilities, now. 10. how the quantum energies, World Drama, Nature, etc. serve the people who walk into the Golden Aged world and who are in the Golden Age. 11. how perfect bodies are created for those walking into the Golden Age. 12. how the earth and world is uplifted into the Higher Universe, as you walk into the Golden Aged world. 13. about the universes and worlds/lokas which provide our environment. 14. why it is easier to get what you want when you use the higher lokas. 15. why some people saw sea monsters, e.g. Loch Ness monster and Champ. 16. how the earth sank and, now, gets lifted out of the Garbhodaka Ocean. 17. why our universe is expanding. 18. about Cosmic Consciousness, World-Wide Collective Consciousness and the various kinds of consciousness which we use. 19. about Brahmajyoti, Vaikuntha and the various other lokas. 20. on whether the earth is flat or round. 21. about the ancient Hindu Bhumandala model. 22. about the Holographic Universe, chakras, aura, Kundalini, Causal Ocean (Karana Ocean), Spiritual Sky (Paravyoma), Holographic Bodies etc. 23. the knowledge given during the Brahma Kumaris’ Seven Days Course. The reader is taught on how to use the knowledge of the Brahma Kumaris, which is found in this book, to begin and continue the process of walking into the Golden Aged world. If you are interested in becoming wealthy, in getting what you want, in becoming spiritually powerful and/or in walking into the Golden Aged world, then read this book.
Download or read book Forced Marriage and Honour Killings in Britain written by Christina Julios and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the contemporary phenomenon of forced marriage and 'honour' killings in Britain. Set against a background of increasing 'honour'-based violence within the country's South Asian and Muslim Diasporas, the book traces the development of the 'honour' question over the past two decades. It accordingly witnesses unprecedented changes in public awareness and government policy including ground-breaking 'honour'-specific legislation and the criminalisation of forced marriage. All of which makes Britain an important context for the study of this now indigenous and self-perpetuating social problem. In considering the scale of the challenge and its underlying causes, attention is paid to the intersections of gendered power structures that disadvantage female members of 'honour' cultures as well as feminist theories that seek to explain them. The book features five key case-studies of 'honour' killings and draws from a wide range of narratives including those of 'honour' violence survivors, grassroots service providers and legislators. Such myriad of perspectives reveals the complexity of the 'honour' issue and the deep ideological divisions that characterise it. With the UK's multiculturalist discourse unable to reconcile protecting patriarchal minority cultures with safeguarding gender equality and human rights, the book raises fundamental questions about the country's future direction. Following a long trend of state-sponsored integrationist policies, the government's response to the 'honour' question points decisively in the direction of a post-multicultural British nation.
Download or read book Intercultural Communication for Global Business written by Elizabeth A. Tuleja and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together principles and new theories in intercultural communication in a concise and practical manner, focusing on communication as the foundation for management and global leadership. Grounded in the Cultural Intelligence Model, this compact text examines the concepts associated with understanding culture and communication in the global business environment to help readers: • Understand intercultural communication processes. • Improve self-awareness and communication in intercultural settings. • Expand skills in identifying, analyzing, and solving intercultural communication challenges at work. • Evaluate whether one’s communication has been effective. Richly illustrated with examples, activities, real-world applications, and recent case studies that make the content come alive, Intercultural Communication for Global Business is an ideal companion for any business student or manager dedicated to communicating more effectively in a globalized society.
Download or read book Beyond Religion and the Secular written by Wayne Hudson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deploying a distinctive disaggregative approach to the study of 'religion', this volume shows that spiritual movements with extensive counterfactual beliefs have been much more creative than one might expect. Specifically, Wayne Hudson explores the creativity of six spiritual movements: the Bahá'ís, a Persian movement; Soka Gakkai, a Japanese movement; Ananda Marga and the Brahma Kumaris, two reformed Hindu movements; and two controversial American churches, The Church Universal and Triumphant and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of these movements have counterintuitive features that have led Western scholars making Enlightenment assumptions to dismiss them as irrational and/or inconsequential. However, this book reveals that these movements have responded to modernity in ways that are creative and practical, resulting in a wide range of social, educational and cultural initiatives. Building on research surrounding the ways in which spiritual movements engage in cultural productions, this book takes the international research in a new direction by exploring the utopian intentionality such cultural productions reveal.
Download or read book The World Renewal January 2022 written by and published by Brahma Kumaris. This book was released on 2022-01-20 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘The World Renewal’ English Monthly Spiritual Magazine Published by Brahma Kumaris
Download or read book Dying Death and Bereavement in a British Hindu Community written by Shirley Firth and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is an exploration of the religious beliefs, attitudes, traditions and rituals of a British hindu community, with respect to dying, death and bereavement. The observations of this community are compared with material obtained during three months of fieldwork in India and ethnographic sources. The primary focus of this study is on individual Hindus, seen in the context of their family and community: their beliefs, experiences and perceptions about death, and their reactions to the changes that take place. It also examines the process of adaptation and change in the death rituals and the role of the pandits in maintaining continuity. The first part of this study sets the context, introducing the issues confronting Hindus facing death and bereavement in Britain. It discusses theoretical issues in a multicultural study as well as beliefs about death and life after death. In the second part, Hindu ritual practices around death are explored, using a model of nine stages from preparation for death to the final post-mortem and annual ancestral rituals. The third part explores the social and psychological dimensions of death, grief and mourning, the implications of death in hospital and the professional and bureaucratic issues which affect Hindu deaths in Britain. The social aspects of mourning are discussed, with reference to pollution, the role of the family and community, young people and widows. Finally, the author examines the implications of social changes for British Hindus and for those who are involved with them in the caring professions.
Download or read book Redemptive Encounters written by Lawrence A. Babb and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comparative study of three modern religious movements, Lawrence A. Babb argues that thematic continuities exist between traditional Hinduism and its widely divergent modern expressions.
