SwordofJustice ... what is 'BK Raja Yoga'?
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swordofjustice wrote:When we come to BK Raj Yoga, we bring all our baggage with us. Despite the initially wonderful intoxication and spiritual experiences, there is no magic wand and what we bring with us is still there inside.
So that's what I can offer in practical terms. Now to write something that may surprise many readers. Doing the above, I believe that you have in fact actually implemented 50% of the teachings of Raj Yoga. Positive thinking and the attitudes I've outlined are actually core parts of Raj Yoga. Believe it or not. :-)
Hold back your machineguns for a moment.
The machine guns are lowered ... I look forward to your contributions. At least I am grateful that you have started off honestly and with openness. It is good also that you talk about BK Raja Yoga rather than mistake it for the authentic, original or ancient Raja Yoga ... as they PR spiel would have it, ripping off all of HInduism's traditions.
My primary involvement with the BKWSU was, it seems, a decade before yours. At this time, none of that "Positive Thinking" and "Corporate Consulting" stuff existed. In truth, as ridiculous as this may sound, I do not think it is core "BK Raja Yoga". Its source is not "The Baba". I wonder if the SS just allow it to go on because it is good for business ... a layer of sweet icing to attract new adherents to milk, a subterfuge to their real agenda and modus operandi. I certainly remember all the initial resistances from the leadership of anything 'NIIM' (Not Invented in Madhuban) or 'NIBS' (Not Invented by Sindhis). I accept that the old guard of the BKWSUs might be changing for the better ... especially as they die off.
Yes, of course, it is all good enough stuff on its own ... but it has been taken from outside of the BKWSU, form other sources and, in my opinion, used to re-brand the BKWSU. Perhaps not as fundamental in social reform and the upliftment of humanity as providing clean water, clean energy, basic childcare and education or sanitary engineering ... but let us accept it is off some value. It is still used as a mask and, to that extent, I am uncomfortable with it. The intentions are not true.
Let us remember that the intention of the Brahma Kumaris is not "upliftment of humanity" ... 6,000,000,000 of an utterly impure humanity is doomed ... but the few "claiming an inheritance" and claiming a high status.
I also believe that people who become BKs make so many fundamental life mistakes while becoming BKs.
Much thinking that does not stand up to scrutiny is passed around by some practising BKs ... I've heard some ridiculous comments bandied around by so called BKs ... how could a real BK spread negative feelings around then?
Thank you very much for those statements.
Yes, I am interested in hearing what your intentions with the BKWSU are, why you might think of going back in and what you think you can do for them.