Sampling Type in the Selection of Sakar Murlis and Avyakt Murlis in Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Research: A Review
Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science April 30, 2026 DOI: 10.64938/bijsi.v10i3.26.apr062 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Qualitative Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Proposes that an integrated sampling framework combining purposive, stratified, systematic, and multistage sampling can be adapted to select representative Sakar and Avyakt Murli texts, aiming to ensure representativeness, validity, and interpretative depth in Brahma Kumaris Rajyoga Meditation research. |
Abstract
The sampling techniques become essential in selecting representative Murli texts for scholarly research in Brahma Kumaris Rajyoga Meditation because of thousands of muralis exist in the entire corpus. The teachings known as Murlis occupy a chief place in the spiritual practice and philosophical framework of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. These teachings are mainly categorized into Sakar Murlis, expressed through the corporeal medium of Brahma Baba, and Avyakt Murlis, delivered through the subtle medium of Dadi Gulzar after 1969. Researchers studying the philosophical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of Raja YogaMeditation frequently rely on Murli literature as primary textual data.. This review paper examines the types of sampling methods applicable in selecting Sakar and Avyakt Murlis for Brahama Kumaris Raja Yoga meditation research. It investigates methodological frameworks, theoretical foundations of sampling in qualitative spiritual research, and practical approaches to selecting Murli discourse material. The review also explores how sampling strategies such as purposive sampling, stratified sampling, systematic sampling, and multistage sampling can be adapted to spiritual textual analysis. Through a synthesis of research methodology literature and Murli studies, this paper proposes an integrated sampling framework that ensures representativeness, validity, and interpretative depth in Raja Yoga research.
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