January 18, 2026 was observed with deep remembrance, silence, and spiritual enthusiasm at the Lighthouse, St. Petersburg (Russia), as BK brothers and sisters lovingly celebrated Smriti Diwas, the auspicious Day of Ascension of Pita Shri Brahma Baba.
Both physical and subtle preparations for this sacred occasion had begun well before January 18. The entire Lighthouse was filled with an atmosphere of tapasya, remembrance, and divine vibrations.
The World Benefactor’s Room (Brahma Baba’s room) was transformed into a History Hall, beautifully displaying black-and-white translight photographs that narrated the divine journey and elevated life of Brahma Baba, Mama, and the children of the yagya. In the Silence Area, a special Brahma Baba Corner was created with a model of the Tower of Peace, where Baba’s children sat in deep silence, absorbed powerful vibrations, and lovingly studied photo albums dedicated to the lives of our spiritual ancestors.
Every evening, BK brothers and sisters gathered in the Conference Hall to revise the elevated Avyakt Vani of BapDada spoken on January 18 in different years since 1969. These sessions helped everyone deepen their spiritual connection and remembrance of BapDada.
Many Baba’s children, both new and old, arrived from various cities across Russia and Belarus to take part in these special days of tapasya. Some participants travelled distances of up to 4000 kilometers, reflecting their deep love and dedication.
The day of Smriti and Samarthi began with a powerful early morning meditation in the World Benefactor’s Room, followed by the worldwide Brahmin timetable. A special bhog was lovingly offered to BapDada and the original jewels of the yagya. Thereafter, everyone became a spiritual pilgrim, beginning a silent tour from Baba’s room to receive special blessings from BapDada and divine drishti from Santosh Didi ji, and then proceeding to Baba’s corner in the Silence Area.
After this, everyone enjoyed a light breakfast and the special toli of the day—apple slices with butter—shared in an atmosphere of calm and quiet. Murli revision and karma yoga continued in silence, maintaining a powerful spiritual stage.
At 3:30 pm (6:00 pm Indian time), BK brothers and sisters gathered in the Diamond Hall for Avyakt Milan. Through divine transmission, souls filled their aprons with Baba’s blessings from the Diamond Hall of Shantivan and, within moments, experienced the same elevated vibrations in the Diamond Hall of the Lighthouse. The program concluded with a heartfelt song of love and gratitude offered to Adi Dev Brahma.
Thus, the celebration truly became a day of re-experiencing waves of love from the Ocean of Love and filling every soul with Will Power, the priceless inheritance received from our Supreme Father and subtle angel, Brahma Baba.
