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Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (fondly knows as Brahma Kumaris) was founded in India in 1936 by The Incorporeal Supreme God Father, through the corporeal medium of Brahma Baba and has its international headquarters in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Brahma Kumaris services outside India began in 1971 and now comprises a worldwide network of centres in over 120 countries in 5 continents. More than one million individuals are associated with it worldwide, practising meditation and leading a spiritual, non-violent and pure lifestyle. It provides spiritual education and reflective practices for people from diverse cultural backgrounds, inspiring them to live according to their own higher consciousness and contribute towards a better world.

To visit the Brahma Kumaris in Mt Abu, the closest railway station is Abu Road. The Brahma Kumaris are spread over campuses. Pandav Bhawan and Gyan Sarovar – Academy For a Better World are on the Mount. Shantivan, on the other hand, is on Abu Road, 20 minutes drive from the railway station.

You can get a free ride to Shantivan from the station. There are buses available to drop you at Shantivan at no cost. You will find a BK volunteer at the station. If not, you can contact the Brahma Kumaris counter at the station on platform number one.

On your return, to be dropped off at the station, an arrangement can be made at the ‘Transport Office’ in Shantivan at an extra cost.

If you are driving, you will have to enter ‘Shantivan Complex, Abu Road, Rajasthan – 307510’ on the map and follow the directions. However, to enter any of the 3 premises you will be required to produce a letter from a BK centre that you may be associated with; this is mandatory.

There are no direct flights that reach Abu road. You will have to take a flight to another city in Rajasthan or Ahmedabad in Gujarat and then drive down to Abu Road from the airport.

There is no specific dress code, although casual, modest dress is generally appropriate, when attending BK courses or activities. White is the preferred colour within the BK community, as it reflects the inner aspirations towards living a life of simplicity, purity, cleanliness and truth – qualities to which the practice of Raja Yoga meditation gives rise.

From its beginning, the work of Brahma Kumaris has been based on the principle that spiritual knowledge is a basic right of every human being. It was the founder’s (Brahma Baba’s) aim to provide opportunities for everyone to develop their own spiritual potential, without charge, regardless of age, gender, background or financial circumstances. This ethic is practised by all participating BK teachers and students.

All adults are welcome to participate in any activity of their choice. Informal open-house meetings and visits provide an opportunity for individuals to learn more about the organisation even before deciding to participate in any of the courses or activities at local centres. For many of the courses and programmes, prior registration is required.