Sister Jayanti - Awaken Your Inner Wisdom

More than 40 years ago Sister Jayanti dedicated her life to the study, practice and teaching of the ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding known as Raja Yoga. Since then, she has shared with millions of people worldwide her understanding and experience of the deepest spiritual truths. She is European Director of Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU).

Sister Jayanti is sought after as a speaker across the globe because she has a unique ability to impart the deepest spiritual truths with the utmost clarity. As well as talking about and teaching meditation, the lecture themes closest to her heart include health, education, racial harmony, womens needs, the religions of the world, peace and international relations. These interests stem from her personal experience: as a young woman from a traditional Asian family growing up in London, she had to face not only the cultural divide but also gender issues. Her deep understanding of spirituality enabled her to understand the role of feminine qualities in personal and world transformation and empowered her to use these in a practical way.

Sister Jayanti places the erosion of spiritual values at the heart of the underlying cause of the crises that the world is facing today, and so she has worked tirelessly to promote positive, human, spiritual values to all sectors of society. In 1980 she was appointed the Universitys main representative to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland. This has led her to participate in many UN Conferences and projects, in connection with women, development, the environment and youth as well as in a major international project for the United Nations International Year of Peace. As part of this work, she has undertaken extensive research into the role spiritual values play in changing the world.

The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University is an international organization working at all levels of society for positive change. Established in 1937, the University now has more than 8,500 centres in over 100 countries.

Acknowledging the intrinsic worth and goodness of the inner self, the University teaches a practical method of meditation that helps people to cultivate their inner strengths and values

The University has local centres around the world offering courses and seminars that encourage spirituality in daily life and cover topics such as positive thinking, anger management, stress relief and self esteem, amongst others. This spiritual approach is also brought into healthcare, social work, education, prisons and other community settings.

The Universitys Academy in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India, offers individuals from all backgrounds a variety of life-long learning opportunities to help them recognize their inherent qualities and abilities in order to make the most of their lives. The University also supports the Global Hospital and Research Centre in Mount Abu.

PO Box No 2, Mount Abu 307501, RAJASTHAN,INDIA
Tel: (+91) 2974 - 238261 to 68 Fax: (+91) 2974 - 238883
E-mail: abu@bkivv.org

Global Co-operation House, 65-69 Pound Lane, London, NW10 2HH, UK
Tel: (+44) 208 727 3350 Fax: (+44) 208 727 3351
E-mail: london@bkwsu.org

Global Museum for a Better World, Maua Close, off Parklands Road, Westlands
PO Box 123, Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (+254) 20-374 3572 Fax: (+254) 20-374 3885
E-mail: nairobi@bkwsu.org

78 Alt Street, Ashfield, Sydney, NSW 2131, Australia
Tel: (+61) 2 9716 7066 Fax: (+61) 2 9716 7795
E-mail: ashfield@au.bkwsu.org

Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021, USA
Tel: (+1) 516 773 0971 Fax: (+1) 516 773 0976
E-mail: newyork@bkwsu.org

2 Gospitalnaya Ploschad, build. 1, Moscow - 111020, Russia
Tel: (+7) 495 263 02 47 Fax: (+7) 495 261 32 24
E-mail: moscow@bkwsu.org

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First published in 2010 by Brahma Kumaris Information Services Ltd, Global Co-operation House, 65 Pound Lane, London NW10 2HH

The right of Sister Jayanti to be identified as the Author of the Work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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For thousands of years, in their thirst for knowledge, human beings have wanted to explore the outer dimensions of the world and reach the very extremes of our universe. But equally, we have been interested to explore inner space and journey within ourselves, to discover the secret knowledge that lies deep within. Philosophers and mystics in every culture and civilization have tried to discover the meaning of life outside ourselves, but also the significance of life within. The teachings of Raja Yoga comprise an ancient system of understanding the self. The knowledge was written down several thousands of years ago, but the true significance of the teachings has still not been understood. At the present time, a modern interpretation of Raja Yoga is being offered by the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University, based on the knowledge taught through the instrument of the founder father, Brahma Baba. These teachings are eternal and yet absolutely relevant to this moment in time. How is this knowledge taught? Firstly, spiritual knowledge is imparted, and this is backed up with the encouragement to practise meditation because it is through the practice of inner silence that one can validate for oneself the concepts and abstract notions encountered in the spiritual knowledge. Thirdly, together with the study of knowledge and the practice of meditation, it is important to apply these truths to ones lifestyle, practising those ideas through ones daily routine and responsibilities. Fourthly, one becomes aware of offering a service to humanity so that we live life not simply for ourselves, but use our knowledge, talents, skills, energy and resources to serve others. These four subjects, then study, meditation, inculcation and service comprise the basic subjects of the Spiritual University. The most fundamental of all of these aspects is, of course, the awareness of the wise self that lies within each of us. This book will help you to find the seed of your wise self, to sow it and to nurture it until it grows into a tree of strength that will provide fruit not only for you, but will help to inspire and help all those you come into contact with everyday.

Sister Jayanti