1 Malaysia had the great fortune of having Sister Jayanti after 10 long years for 8 precious days from 18 th to 26 th June 2015. In just 8 days, Sr. Jayanti served and benefitted thousands of souls from a broad spectrum, ranging from VIP’s. Ambassadors and celebrities to Ministers and Government officials, the general public and contact souls, international school children, and BKs from all over Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region. Sr. Jayanti was welcomed at Asia Retreat Centre by representatives from 7 countries with song, flowers, fireworks and angels holding candles all along the pathway leading to the entrance of ARC building. Sr Jayanti met everyone briefly in the Reception. Generally, the Malaysian media are quite careful to report about religious events, as they have been ‘instructed’ to downplay such non-Muslim events. However, this time they were very cooperative. The newspapers, namely The Star and The Malay Mail, ran the write-ups some days before the public event, and one even carried the photograph of Sister Jayanti, which in turn inspired many readers to phone and enquire further. The Sun Daily conducted a face-to-face interview with Sister Jayanti and the story which took up 1/3 of the page was published the day before the public programme. Also, the English radio station called TRAX FM, conducted a 45-minute live interview with Sister Jayanti, touching on the BK organisation, what it stood for and its work across the world, together with the topic for the public talk “Stability in Crisis”. Two deejays conducted the interview, asking very 1 st Asia Pacific Teachers Retreat Asia Retreat Centre lived up to its name when it hosted the 1 st Asia Pacific Teachers Retreat with the participation of 210 BKs from Australia, China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and all over Malaysia. The retreat which was held from 19 th – 21 st June had a good variety of sessions. Sr Jayanti shared some very powerful jewels and tips for “transforming knowing into being”. The highlight of the retreat was a 2-hour special yoga bhatti on Sakash in the Diamond Hall. Participants also got to know Sr. Jayanti better during the interview session when Br. Letchu posted some deep and entertaining questions to her. Asis Retreat Centre (ARC)’s 1 st Anniversary Celebration June 26 th was a milestone in the history of BK Malaysia’s service with the celebration of Mama’s 50 th Anniversary together with the 1 st Anniversary of ARC. More than 300 BKs from all parts of Malaysia took benefit. Moments & Memories of ARC from 2014 – 2015 gave insight into Baba’s magic. Br. Letchu presented ARC’s vision and future plans. The day’s celebration concluded with blessings and inspirations from Sr. Jayanti and Dadi Janki (recorded). Wah Baba Wah! Wah Drama Wah! BK Classes Wherever Sr. Jayanti went, BKs followed so as to listen to the beautiful jewels that she shared so genuinely. Her words were simple and easily understood yet powerful and refreshing. Her real stories gave depth and practical meaning to the knowledge she shared.
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Malaysia had the great fortune of having Sister Jayanti after 10 long years for 8 precious days from 18 th to 26th June 2015. In just 8 days, Sr. Jayanti served and benefitted thousands of souls from a broad spectrum, ranging from VIP’s. Ambassadors and celebrities to Ministers and Government officials, the general public and contact souls, international school children, and BKs from all over Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region.
Sr. Jayanti was welcomed at Asia Retreat Centre by representatives from 7 countries with song, flowers, fireworks and angels holding candles all along the pathway leading to the entrance of ARC building. Sr Jayanti met everyone briefly in the Reception.
Generally, the Malaysian media are quite careful to report about religious events, as they have been ‘instructed’ to downplay such non-Muslim events. However, this time they were very cooperative. The newspapers, namely The Star and The Malay Mail, ran the write-ups some days before the public event, and one even carried the photograph of Sister Jayanti, which in turn inspired many readers to phone and enquire further. The Sun Daily conducted a face-to-face interview with Sister Jayanti and the story which took up 1/3 of the page was published the day before the public programme.
Also, the English radio station called TRAX FM, conducted a 45-minute live interview with Sister Jayanti, touching on the BK organisation, what it stood for and its work across the world, together with the topic for the public talk “Stability in Crisis”. Two deejays conducted the interview, asking very interesting questions. Sr. Jayanti also had the opportunity to conduct meditation on the ‘air’.
1st Asia Pacific Teachers RetreatAsia Retreat Centre lived up to its name when it hosted the 1st Asia Pacific Teachers Retreat with the participation of 210 BKs from Australia, China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and all over Malaysia. The retreat which was held from 19th – 21st June had a good variety of sessions. Sr Jayanti shared some very powerful jewels and tips for “transforming knowing into being”. The highlight of the retreat was a 2-hour special yoga bhatti on Sakash in the Diamond Hall. Participants also got to know Sr. Jayanti better during the interview session when Br. Letchu posted some deep and entertaining questions to her.
Asis Retreat Centre (ARC)’s 1st Anniversary Celebration
June 26th was a milestone in the history of BK Malaysia’s service with the celebration of Mama’s 50 th Anniversary together with the 1st Anniversary of ARC. More than 300 BKs from all parts of Malaysia took benefit. Moments & Memories of ARC from 2014 – 2015 gave insight into Baba’s magic. Br. Letchu presented ARC’s vision and future plans. The day’s celebration concluded with blessings and inspirations from Sr. Jayanti and Dadi Janki (recorded). Wah Baba Wah! Wah Drama Wah!
BK ClassesWherever Sr. Jayanti went, BKs followed so as to listen to the beautiful jewels that she shared so genuinely. Her words were simple and easily understood yet powerful and refreshing. Her real stories gave depth and practical meaning to the knowledge she shared.
Public Programme “Stability in Crisis – Tools to Overcome Challenges” One of the main event of Sr Jayanti’s visit was the public programme with the topic “Stability in Crisis – Tools to Overcome Challenges” on Tuesday, 23rd June. The programme which was held at the beautiful HGH Convention Centre in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, had the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Y.B. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup as the Guest of Honour and Co-Speaker. The crowd numbering nearly 1000, were entertained by Datuk D.J. Dave, a popular singer and entertainer, with 3 of his hits. Tan Sri Joseph Kurup spoke about the importance of unity in bringing about stability in the country and how everyone should tolerate one another and bring about harmony. He also praised the Brahma Kumaris for organising such activities to benefit the people.
First International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great splendour in the Diamond Hall of ARC with Sis Jayanti on the 21st June 2015. The Guest of Honour was His Excellency T.S. Tirumurti, Indian High Commissioner in Malaysia who was accompanied by Mr. Bramha Kumar, 1st Secretary, High Commission in Malaysia. Sr. Jayanti spoke on the theme “Yoga and Unity” and took the audience into the experience of the union with the self & God. There were three steps with reflection: Yoga & the Self, Yoga & God and Yoga & the world. Everyone had wonderful experiences.
1st International Day of Yoga
VIP Dinner -cum -Talk “Awaken Your Inner Wisdom”
An exclusive dinner-cum-talk programme was organised for a select group of guests comprising ambassadors/high commissioners, distinguished corporate individuals, Ministry Officials, political representatives, NGO representatives and select Media friends, at Wisma WIM (Women’s Institute of Management) in Kuala Lumpur on 24th June. Nearly 60 distinguished and well-established individuals attended the special event. Despite this being the month of Ramadhan six Muslims attended, including the MC, Datin Fauziah Ramly.
In her talk, Sr Jayanti gave the audience a beautiful experience of the power of thoughts and the mind to overcome the challenges in our lives. The audience experienced deep peace and silence and there was pin-drop silence in the huge hall when Sr. Jayanti gave the meditation commentary.
Many individuals had tears in their eyes after Sister Jayanti’s insightful talk; guest singer, popular entertainer, Datuk D.J. Dave, being so moved from the previous day’s event pledged publicly his quest to attend the meditation classes and to learn more from the BKs. All guests departed happily, each receiving a copy of Sister Jayanti’s book together with blessings and toli. In conclusion, one could feel the light and happiness emanating from each one after the completion of a very successful evening programme.
Around 80 students and 10 teachers of GIIS attended a session on “ How to increase the power of concentration” by Sr. Jayanti on 22nd June. The children were very enthusiastic and asked may questions. They all wanted to learn meditation immediately so as to master their own thoughts and inculcate good habits.
On 25th June, Sr Jayanti was again at GIIS, but this time was a Hindi Programme entitled “7 Keys to Enlightenment for parents of the school and other Indian expatriates in KL. Out of the 40 who attended, a few have already registered to take the 7-day course.
Program at Global Indian International School (GIIS)
Program with Ministry of Youth & Sports Malaysia A program with the Ministry of Youth and Sports
was held at the International Youth Centre (IYC), Kuala Lumpur. This is a special venue where BKM had about 14 Asian region retreats before. So, it was a place filled with powerful vibrations and blessed by the Dadi’s and seniors through the years. This time we were in a small hall with about 60 Youth Leaders and Educators of Youths. The topic was “World in Transition – New Thinking creates New Realities”. A lively exchange took place after the talk where several participants asked very practical questions on issues relating to youths and young generation of today. IYC also recorded Sr Jayanti’s message for their corporate video.
Meeting with YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
A very warm and friendly discussion took place between Sr Jayanti and Malaysia’s former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad for more than half hour. Tun Dr. Mahathir enquired about Brahma Kumaris’ activities and Sr. Jayanti also shared news about Dadi Janki. It was a beautiful meeting - like ‘old friends’ meeting after a long time.
Program with Ministry of Women, Family
& Community DevelopmentSr. Jayanti gave an impactful talk on “The Role of Women in Changing Times” at the Crystal Room of the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Local Government & Housing in Putrajaya. About 30 officers from the Ministry, particularly from the Department of Women Development took benefit from Sis Jayanti’s talk. The Deputy Director General of the Ministry was with us throughout the programme, and again there were very interesting questions after the talk, and a good rapport with all the women. A couple of men from the Ministry also attended.
Program with Department of National Unity & Integration,
Prime Minister’s Department, 25th June
About 300 Community Leaders, Heads of Interfaith and Religious organisations, NGOs and Officers from the Dept. of National Unity & Integration jam-packed the Ballroom of Prescott Hotel, Kajang to listen to Sr. Jayanti’s talk on “Values to Strengthen Inner Harmony & Unity”. Participants were very enthusiastic and lively and posted many questions to Sr. Jayanti.
The Director General who joined later expressed appreciation to Brahma Kumaris Malaysia for offering to his Dept. such an international speaker. He also expressed their keen interest to collaborate with BKM for future programs/projects.
