- President Droupadi Murmu launched a landmark nationwide campaign titled ‘Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat’, led by the Brahma Kumaris, placing spiritual values, ethical governance and selfless service at the heart of India’s development vision.
- The initiative aims to integrate moral leadership and spiritual awareness into public life, reinforcing the idea that nation-building requires inner transformation alongside policy reforms.
Focus on Ethical Governance and Spiritual Values
The President emphasized that sustainable national progress depends not only on economic growth but also on character, integrity and service-oriented leadership. The campaign seeks to inspire citizens, administrators and institutions to practice value-based governance rooted in responsibility and compassion.
Silver Jubilee of Om Shanti Retreat Centre
- During the event, President Murmu also formally inaugurated the silver jubilee celebrations of the Om Shanti Retreat Centre in Gurugram, a prominent spiritual and meditation hub attracting participants from India and abroad.
- The centre has played a key role in promoting meditation, stress management and value-based education over the past 25 years.
What is Brahma Kumaris?
Brahma Kumaris is a global spiritual movement founded in 1937 in Hyderabad (Sindh) by Lekhraj Kripalani, later known as Brahma Baba. Headquartered in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, the organization promotes:
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Rajyoga meditation
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Spiritual education
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Moral and ethical living
With centres in over 100 countries, it focuses on inner peace, self-transformation and global harmony.