Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University And Museum

Om Shanti Bhawan- Brahma Kumaris Foundation Hall Head Quarters

Brahma Kumaris Park

Introduction:

Mount Abu Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University and Museum teaches the equality amongst all religions. These teachings strengthen the fact that whatever be your form of respect, each path would lead you to the supreme power and not elsewhere. The University preaches peace using spiritual knowledge, yoga and meditation as its tool. Having more than 4500 branches, this University has its headquarters at Mount Abu. You would find the Brahma Kumaris, clad in white, at this place.
History:

In the month of April, 1950, the Brahma Kumaris shifted base and moved to Mount Abu. It was from here that the vigorous internationalization program began that involved several types of proselyting activity, popularizing the teachings and establishing centers across India that would have female teachers at the helm.
Description:

The university’s stated objective is the establishment of universal peace. The methods adopted for this purpose are sessions imparting spiritual knowledge as well as training of raja yoga meditation. There are many branches of the Brahma Kumaris in and around the world. If you wish to do a residential course at this university, you should contact this university’s local branch that’s closest to you. You can, however, even attend an introductory course (that comprise of seven lessons) during your Mount Abu Tour. You would need to spend just three days at the minimum. There’s no charge for this course as the organization is totally supported by donations. There is a museum too in Mount Abu that offers meditation session, thereby outlining the university’ teachings. The entry to this museum is free for all.

Gurushikhar

Gurushikhar The Highest Peak

The Historic Bell At Mount Abu

The Panoramic View From Gurushikhar

Gurushikhar holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Mount Abu but the whole of Aravali mountain range,Situated at a height of 1722 meters from the sea-level, Gurushikar provides a breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Abu town and green aravali range.
If you are traveling through the beautiful Mount Abu region in Rajasthan, you should ensure that you pay a visit to Guru Shikhar for postcard picture quality views of the town of Mount Abu and the Aravali Range, Guru Shikhar is also home to many beautiful and historic temples.
Coming to the peak of Guru Shikhar, you must make sure that you visit the temple of Guru Dattatreya. Many Hindus in the Western Indian regions believed that Dattatreya is a God. They believe that Dattatreya is an incarnation of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. The word Datta means "Given," Datta is called so because the divine trinity have "given" themselves in the form of a son to the sage couple Atri and Anasuya. He is the son of Atri, hence the name "Atreya." Nearby is an historic bell which was inscribed with 1488 V.S (1411AD.) Unfortunately the old bell has disintegrated and had to be replaced by a new one.
If you go to the peak just a little to the north-west of Guru Shikhar, you can visit the shrine dedicated to Ahilya, the mother of Dattatreya. Like those from the taller Guru Shikhar peak, the views are simply enchanting.
To get to the peak of Guru Shikhar, you need to travel the approximately 7km long Delwara AchalGarh road. It you are already traveling through the Mount Abu region, this is a very short trip to see the panoramic views offered of both the town and the lush green Aravali Range. A visit to Guru Shikhar also gives you the ability to enjoy a visit to the historic temples and shrines.