{"id":81441,"date":"2025-11-19T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T04:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omshantimedia.org\/?p=81441"},"modified":"2025-11-13T09:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T04:11:04","slug":"kolkata-inauguration-of-the-global-enlightenment-retreat-centre-gerc-in-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omshantimedia.org\/?p=81441","title":{"rendered":"Kolkata : Inauguration of the Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre (GERC) in Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kolkata, WB: <\/mark>Brahma Kumaris, Museum marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of the newly constructed Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre (GERC) in Kolkata on 8th November, 2025. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this auspicious occasion, the Brahma Kumaris also launched the nationwide initiative \u2014 \u201cYear of Unity & Trust,\u201d<\/strong> dedicated to nurturing harmony, faith, and collective strength among individuals and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adding to the significance of the event, a Bengali meditation book titled \u201c51 Steps to Soulful Awakening\u201d was also released, along with its Hindi and English editions.<\/strong> The book offers daily reflective meditations inspired by the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris, guiding readers toward inner peace, healing, and self-realization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Present on the occasion were Mr. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury, Hon\u2019ble Judge, Calcutta High Court; Shri Dilip Mondal, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Transport, Government of West Bengal; BK Jayanti Behn, Additional Chief of Brahma Kumaris and Director of the Brahma Kumaris, London; BK Mruthyunjaya, Additional Secretary General, Brahma Kumaris, Mount Abu; Shri Dushyant Nariala, IAS, Principal Secretary, West Bengal Disaster Management & Civil Defence Department,Shri Virendra, former DGP, west Bengal & Current chief Commissioner of RTI, Sri Sushil Mohta, Owner, Merlin Group,  Smt Smita pandey, IAS, Secretary, Public Enterprises & Industry Reconstruction Dept,Govt of WB, BK Kanan, Zonal Incharge, Brahma Kumaris Eastern Zone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury, Hon\u2019ble Judge, Calcutta High Court, <\/strong>appreciated the noble initiative and said that in today\u2019s world, where stress and conflict have become part of daily life, such a spiritual retreat centre is a blessing for society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shri Dilip Mondal, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Transport, Government of West Bengal, <\/strong>expressed his heartfelt admiration for the Brahma Kumaris\u2019 contribution to society. He said, \u201cThe establishment of the Global Enlightenment Retreat Centre is a matter of pride for West Bengal. At a time when the world is searching for peace and direction, this Centre will guide people towards inner stability, unity, and ethical living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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