Brahma Kumaris
| Formation | 1936 |
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| Founder | Lekhraj Kripalani |
| Type | Spiritual organisation |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Educational, Philanthropic, Spiritual, Meditation |
| Headquarters | Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 24°35′33″N 72°42′30″E / 24.5925°N 72.7083°E |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | BK Shivani, Dadi Janki, Dadi Prakashmani and Dadi Hriday Mohini |
| Website | International India |
The Brahma Kumaris (Sanskrit: ब्रह्माकुमारी ("Daughters of Brahma")) is a spiritual movement that originated in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan during the 1930s. Founded by Lekhraj Kripalani, the organisation teaches the importance of moving beyond labels associated with the human body, including race, nationality, religion, and gender, through meditation that emphasizes the concept of identity as souls rather than bodies. It aims to establish a global culture centered around what they refer to as "soul-consciousness". The members of the organisation believe that all souls are good by nature and that God is the source of all goodness.
In 2019, the organisation had more than eight thousand centres across 110 countries and more than one million members. Women continue to hold primary leadership positions within the organisation.