Effect of Rajayoga of Brahma Kumaris for Increasing Happiness – Case Study in Thailand

Bangkok ( Thailand ): A group of PhD students of Yoga-Samskrutham University, Florida, visited the Brahma Kumaris Sukhumvit center in Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailand. They have taken the spiritual knowledge from Brahma Kumaris and did research on the effect of Raja Yoga.

BK Amarjit Kaur Doowa, PhD Scholar, Department of Ayur-Yoga Yoga-Samskrutham University, Florida, USA, did a case study in Thailand on the “EFFECT OF RAJA YOGA OF BRAHMA KUMARIS FOR INCREASING HAPPINESS AND LIFE SATISFACTION – OVERALL HEALTH & WELLNESS”, under the Guidance of Prof. Dr. Ittikorn Wattana, PhD, D.Sc., Human Resource Development Institute of Thailand.

ABSTRACT

This research aimed to discover the effect of Raja Yoga of Brahma Kumaris, for increasing happiness and life satisfaction in the candidates, resulting in overall health and wellness. This study employed a quantitative research design, using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SLS), as the aim of the study was to explore the level of Happiness and Life Satisfaction of the participants in Thailand, before, and after practicing Raja Yoga Meditation. Random and selected target groups of 20 people in Thailand participated, to find out the Effect of the practice of Raja Yoga of Brahma Kumaris.

The variables have been selected from different professions and genders and cover a wide age group, to show that Raja Yoga is effective for all, and can be practiced in every household, with positive results in enhancing Happiness and Life Satisfaction. To qualify as a respondent, participants would have completed the Basic Raja Yoga Course, and been practicing the meditation for at least over 2 weeks. Twenty (20) participants, from different professions, and mixed genders, participated in this study. Of these participants, 3 were males (15%), and 17 were females (85%).
Age range : 20 years to 64 years
Gender : Female = 17, Male = 3
Occupation: Varied – CEO, Military Officer, Housewives, Professor, Teachers, Physical Yoga practitioners, Household helper, etc.
Pre and Post Raja Yoga practice questionnaires were filled out by participants and analyzed.

1). Scores and Analysis of Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OQH):
Mean Happiness Overall scores Post Raja Yoga were significantly higher at 85.90%, improved by 26.70%, as compared to those of Pre Raja Yoga Overall Happiness scores at 59.20%.
Post Raja Yoga Practice scores were ranging from 4.55 to 5.76, which was above the score of ‘4’ (66.6%) – the mark point of difference (between being Happy and Unhappy), in the OHQ.

2). Scores and Analysis of The Satisfaction of Life Scale (SLS):
Mean Satisfaction with Life Overall scores Post Raja Yoga were significantly higher at 29.4, improved by 12.05 or 34.43%, as compared to those of Pre Raja Yoga Overall mean score at 17.35 or 49.57%. Significantly showing that the subjects currently are much more satisfied with their lives, which indicated that all Raja Yoga meditators [n=20(100%)] were happier than Pre Raja Yoga meditation. Post Raja Yoga Practice scores were ranging from 22 to 35(100%), which were all above the score of ‘20’ (57.14%%) – the mark point of difference (between being Satisfied and Dissatisfied with Life), in the SLS.

The results of this study showed that Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation (BKRM) increased Happiness and Life Satisfaction significantly in all participants. When interviewed, it was also seen that all the participants were able to recognize and feel a distinct increase in Happiness and Life Satisfaction, and felt that BKRM significantly improved their lifestyle and state of mind, thus improving overall health and wellness. Some participants were able to shift from a marked ‘depressed’ state of mind, to being able to self-manage themselves to have a more positive and peaceful state of mind, and empowered to a great extent.

Conclusion: A proven record that practicing Raja Yoga has resulted in increasing positive energy and happiness. The objectives have been completely achieved.

Recommendations: Further studies, research, and practice of Raja Yoga is highly recommended for all, to have a better mindset.

 

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