…as Brahma Kumaris celebrate 50 years in Guyana

As Guyana continues to undergo unprecedented economic transformation, President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised that equally important to the country’s progress is the morals and values of its people. “The moral health of a nation is every bit as important as the economic health. A society cannot thrive on prosperity alone. It must also be nourished by integrity, compassion, self-discipline, kindness and respect,” he stated. According to President Ali, organisations such as the Brahma Kumaris help to cultivate these values among the people. The Head of State made these remarks on Saturday during an event held on the lawn of State House to celebrate 50 years of Brahma Kumaris in Guyana. The Brahma Kumaris is a worldwide spiritual organisation dedicated to personal transformation and world renewal through the power of meditation and spiritual values. Saturday’s event, held under the theme “One Guyana, One Future: The Power of Conscious Leadership,” also welcomed internationally-respected spiritual leader Sister Jayanti, whose early work helped establish the Brahma Kumaris presence in Guyana.

President Ali noted that this milestone celebration is a significant achievement, representing 50 years of service, dedication, spiritual teaching, personal transformation, and community upliftment in Guyana. It also represents, he added, half a century of helping Guyanese discover the power of inner peace, meditation, self-reflection and positive thinking. “For five decades, the Brahma Kumaris have quietly but steadily contributed to the spiritual and moral development of our nation. Their work has touched countless lives and has helped many individuals navigate the challenges of modern life with greater balance, resilience and purpose. Today, we see the fruits of that labour in the many individuals whose lives have been enriched by the teachings and practices of Brahma Kumaris,” he stated. The Guyanese Leader further stated that the work of the Brahma Kumaris demonstrates that genuine progress requires both material advancement and spiritual growth. He noted that the strength of a nation is not measured only by the infrastructure it builds, but also by the values it cultivates – something which he underscores is even more relevant today as Guyana embarks on this new era of prosperity and development. “We are witnessing a period of unprecedented national development, but as we celebrate material progress, we must also recognise that a nation can build highways, but it must also build character. A nation could construct buildings, but it also must construct values. And a nation can accumulate wealth, but it must also cultivate wisdom. Development must therefore be measured not only by what we build around us, but also by what we build within ourselves.”