Vladivostok, Russia: The services of Brahma Kumaris began in Russia 33 years ago in 1989. Sudha Didi, Senior Faculty Member and Raja Yoga Teacher of Brahma Kumaris, Trustee and Co-Incharge of services in Russia and neighbouring countries, has first time visited Vladivostok, the far eastern Capital City of Russia.
And yet another Brahma Kumaris Centre was officially registered in the Russian Ministry of Justice in this beautiful city located around the Golden Horn on the Sea of Japan.
A variety of programmes were organised during her 10 days visit to serve the society in this city of 700000 population.
The Consulate General of India, Vladivostok too kindly extended cooperation to it’s capacity in accomplishing the aim. (Photo 04)
Didi shared her more than 50 years’ experience of practicing Raja Yoga and Spiritual Knowledge at the Public event «Subtle Secrets of Karma» https://youtu.be/DFres_KZPXQ and conducted the practical lessons on Raja Yoga meditation. These programs were held for three evenings in the hospitable halls of the «Equator» Art Congress Hotel, located on the picturesque embankment of the Amur Bay. (Photo 02, 05)
More than100 people took part with keen interest to the subject. As a token of friendship Didi gifted them her book titled “Never Ending Wealth” with a personal wish to each one. Of course every one expressed desire for the autograph (Photo 10, 23).
Among the other program guests there were members of the Consulate General of India in Vladivostok with their families.
Consul General (CG) of India, Mr. Sai Murali, greeted Didi with sincere words of welcome and added “the opening of the Brahma Kumaris Center in Vladivostok is a blessing for the city”.
Didi presented him a diploma of public recognition “Diamond of Benevolence” for his activities in the popularisation of Yoga and his personal dignity of the character.(Photo 01, 03, 21, 22).
A friendly get-together was held for the representatives of the Indian diaspora of the city. It was held in a friendly atmosphere of communication, where the guests sang songs (including Didi and CG), shared their stories, had refreshments, and were offered Indian and Russian sweets prepared with love. (Photo 11, 24)
During Didi’s visit, another memorable event took place. It was the opening ceremony of the renovated premises for Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Center in Vladivostok.
Sis. Alla Sadovnikova from Moscow has been appointed as the Centre Coordinator. BK students from Moscow, Irkutsk, Chita and Vladivostok were present.
The opening Ceremony was traditionally celebrated by candle lighting, cake cutting, exchanging of gifts and recalling the memories of how it all began. The event was
broadcasted online and was attended by those who put their finger on cooperation in this noble task at various times. (Photo 07, 08).
The sacred Raksha Bandhan festival was also celebrated at the Centre with Russian and Indian friends in an atmosphere of brotherly love, trust, and purity.
Mr. Alexander Markitanov, Author, Psychologist, Coach, a person who always responded to requests and cooperated a lot for the development of the BK Center in Vladivostok was present at Rakhi Celebration. He received from Didi “the Diamond of Benevolence”. (Photo 09, 12, 13)
Another important meeting took place with famous scientist Professor Alexander Sokolovsky, Head, the Faculty of Oriental Studies of the Far Eastern Federal University. Discussions were fruitful. He invited Didi to visit the House of Children’s Creativity “Quantorium”, where children and young people learn the basics of science, artificial intelligence and creativity,
study literature and foreign languages. (Photo 15, 16, 17, 19)
The professor has been leading classes in Chinese and Vietnamese languages during the last 15 years. The graduates from this educational institution followed the footsteps of their teacher and also became well-known orientalists. The Diamond of Benevolence was a worthy reward for his selfless efforts. (Photo 14, 18)
There was very little time left for walks and touring the city, but Didi managed to breathe in the fresh sea air on the Russian Island and the city’s embankments, admire the sunrise over the Golden Horn Bay, which inspired her to name the new BK Cente «Sunrise» (Photo 06, 01).
The time arrived to give a sweet farewell to Didi. She returned to Moscow to continue her tireless service to the Russia Region. (Photo
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We express: “Didi, thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts” and “A sweet Go soon — Come soon to you”, and the city Vladivostok is
waiting for its new enthusiastic servers and says “Welcome to you again”, and everyone!
