Prachi Prajna (Dec 2022)
The Role of Bhagavadgītā and the Brahmakumaris in Social Welfare through Self–Realisation
Abstract
Currently there are various global issues like natural calamities, economic crisis, political crisis, nuclear waste, epidemics etc. Drastic climate changes have already impacted several societies across the world, providing an uncomfortable preview of an unstable climate in the near future. Only Humans can be held responsible for creating such problems. Economic crisis and natural calamities have increased as a result of our own selfish and greedy instincts, the bad effects of which are suffered not only by human beings but also by every living being on earth. If we are responsible for creating these problems then, we are the only ones who have to solve these issues. The root cause of these issues are not only external factors but also factors which are related to human intimacy or the human psyche, which is explicated by several scriptures. The mind is evolving in disorders like sensual pleasure, anger, greed, ego, attachment, aversion etc., which is known to be the basis of all these global disasters. When a human being realises his true identity together with its latent powers and virtues, then these powers and virtues become beneficial for the welfare of the society. It is mentioned in the Bhagavadgītā that, one who is fully controlling all the organs and is always being even–minded and are engaged in the welfare of all beings and attain God alone. Such unique thoughts have been described by various verses of the Bhagavadgītā and these are also explicit by the Brahmakumaris to make it practical for implementation. This paper will give highlights on such philosophical aspects which will help us to develop awareness to be involved in social welfare through self–realisation.
