Changes

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==Beliefs==

==Beliefs==

In 1952, after a 14 year period of retreat during which the Brahma-kumaris published numerous pamphlets, newspaper articles and wrote letters to important national and international figures, a more structured form of teaching began to be offered to the public by way of a seven lesson course.<ref name="John_Walliss_reflexive"/> The movement does not associate itself with [[Hinduism]] <ref name=Barz1992>{{cite book

In 1952, after a 14-year period of retreat during which the Brahma-kumaris published numerous pamphlets, newspaper articles and wrote letters to important national and international figures, a more structured form of teaching began to be offered to the public by way of a seven lesson course.<ref name="John_Walliss_reflexive"/> The movement does not associate itself with [[Hinduism]] <ref name=Barz1992>{{cite book

  | author = Barz, R.K.

  | author = Barz, R.K.

  | year = 1992

  | year = 1992

===Murlis===

===Murlis===

David Barrett states, "Unlike traditional forms of Hinduism, the Brahma Kumaris' teachings come not so much from ancient scriptures but from revelations given in trance states".<ref name="David_Barrett_New_Believers"/> However, these mediumistic messages known by Brahma Kumaris as "Murlis", read at the 6.30 am meetings, are slowly developing the nature of potential scriptures.<ref name="Enc_New"/> The earlier ones channeled by [[Lekhraj Kripalani]] while he was alive, are now repeated in a five year cycle. They are supplemented by later murlis, channelled by Hirday Mohini of Delhi in trance states, which are also written down.  

David Barrett states, "Unlike traditional forms of Hinduism, the Brahma Kumaris' teachings come not so much from ancient scriptures but from revelations given in trance states".<ref name="David_Barrett_New_Believers"/> However, these mediumistic messages known by Brahma Kumaris as "Murlis", read at the 6.30 am meetings, are slowly developing the nature of potential scriptures.<ref name="Enc_New"/> The earlier ones channeled by [[Lekhraj Kripalani]] while he was alive, are now repeated in a five-year cycle. They are supplemented by later murlis, channelled by Hirday Mohini of Delhi in trance states, which are also written down.  

There are two types of mediumistic messages; ''sakar'' and ''avyakt'';

There are two types of mediumistic messages; ''sakar'' and ''avyakt'';