At the foot of the Aravalli hills in Abu Road, Rajasthan, one of India's most revered spiritual campuses became the stage for a convergence of politics and philosophy. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma attended the closing ceremony of Global Summit-2026, themed 'Vishwa Naveenikaran ke liye Aadhyatmik Jagriti' ('Spiritual Awakening for World Renewal'), held at the Brahma Kumaris' Shantivan headquarters on Monday, 26 October 2026.

The summit was organised to mark the organisation's navdashakotsav — its nine-decade celebration. CM Sharma shared the dais with BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Rajasthan BJP State President Madan Rathore, alongside other dignitaries and a large gathering of devotees.

What the Chief Minister said at Shantivan

Speaking at the closing ceremony, CM Sharma framed spirituality not merely as personal solace but as a societal force. 'Spirituality is the foundation of inner peace,' he said, 'and a powerful medium for strengthening human values, ethics and the spirit of universal brotherhood.' He called on attendees to absorb spiritual values into their daily lives and participate in building a society filled with love, harmony and peace.

He also praised the Brahma Kumaris institution, saying it is 'providing a new direction to humanity by spreading the message of love, peace and positivity and awakening spiritual consciousness in society.'

Nine decades of Brahma Kumaris at Abu Road

Founded in 1937, the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University has grown from a small group in Sindh into a global movement with its nerve centre at Shantivan, Abu Road — a sprawling campus in the Aravalli range that functions as the organisation's international headquarters. The institution is known for its emphasis on Raja Yoga meditation, peace education and moral development, and regularly convenes international summits drawing leaders from civic, political and spiritual life.

Indian political figures across party lines have long maintained visible ties with the organisation, using its platforms to articulate themes of national unity and ethical governance — a tradition CM Sharma's appearance continues.

A summit that closed on a call for collective renewal

The Global Summit-2026 brought together spiritual practitioners, public figures and civil society representatives under the banner of world renewal — a theme that the Brahma Kumaris has championed across multiple decades of international outreach. The Chief Minister's presence at the closing ceremony, alongside the BJP's national and state leadership, underscored the political establishment's ongoing engagement with one of Rajasthan's most internationally recognised spiritual institutions.

For Rajasthan, which hosts the Brahma Kumaris headquarters within its borders, the gathering carries particular resonance — a reminder that Abu Road is not just a railway junction but a node in a global network of spiritual diplomacy.