26 July 2026: The Brahma Kumaris Centre, St. Petersburg, celebrated 36 years of dedicated spiritual service by organising a special public programme on the theme “Trust: Currency of the Future” at the Diamond Hall of Lighthouse. Even during the summer holiday season, the programme was attended by many respected dignitaries, public personalities and guests from different parts of the city.
A special attraction of the programme was the presence of 22 Madhuban residents from Pandav Bhavan, Gyan Sarovar, Shantivan and the Global Hospital, Abu Raj. Their many years of spiritual service and valuable experiences inspired everyone present.
Bringing loving greetings from the Brahma Kumaris International Headquarters, Abu Raj, BK Bawaram Bhai
shared that true trust and mutual understanding develop through a deep relationship with the Supreme Father, the Ocean of Peace and Love.
Rev. Buda Badmayev, Chief Priest of the Buddhist Temple of St. Petersburg,
congratulated the Brahma Kumaris on completing 36 years of spiritual service. He said that real trust is based on unconditional love and compassion and remains strong even in difficult times. Appreciating the Brahma Kumaris Centre as an island of goodness in today’s world, he presented a prestigious Buddhist honour to Rajyogini BK Santosh Didi.
Ms. Ekaterina Kirmel, Chairperson of the St. Petersburg Branch of the All-Russia Movement “Mothers of Russia” and Ms. Russia 2015,
fondly remembered her recent visit to Madhuban. She expressed heartfelt thanks for the warm hospitality, loving care and peaceful spiritual atmosphere experienced there.
Mr. Anatoly Konstantinov, Chairperson of the Russian Creative Union of Cultural Workers,
appreciated the peaceful atmosphere of Lighthouse and said that it naturally inspires trust and openness. He also appreciated the Brahma Kumaris for sharing the spiritual wisdom of ancient India and promoting harmony among different cultures.
Mr. Alexander Koshurko, President of the Association of Outstanding Figures of Science, Culture, Education and Art “Unity,” said that
science, culture and art become truly meaningful when they are supported by spirituality. He congratulated the Brahma Kumaris for spreading spiritual values across the world.
In her keynote spiritual address, Rajyogini BK Santosh Didi explained that
doubt weakens the mind, while trust gives strength and freedom to the soul. She encouraged everyone to experience their true identity as peaceful souls and maintain a loving connection with God to build lasting trust. Inspiring the audience, she shared the thought, “Whatever is happening now is good, and whatever is going to happen will be even better,” explaining that such faith develops through soul-consciousness.
The programme concluded with colourful cultural presentations by Brahma Kumaris students and members of the Divine Light Cultural Group. Devotional songs and dances based on the theme of unity in diversity filled the gathering with joy. The celebration ended with a cake-cutting ceremony, marking 36 successful years of spiritual service in St. Petersburg and inspiring everyone to continue spreading the values of peace, love and trust in society.
