The Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (PBKIVV) recognises the intrinsic spirituality and goodness of every human being and helps people rediscover that goodness within themselves, encouraging and facilitating the development of spiritual awareness, attitudes, behaviour and skills through a process of lifelong learning. The institution was established by the incorporeal God Father through the human medium of Prajapita Brahma. Inspired by visions and subsequent revelations, he surrendered his mind, body and wealth and dedicated the remaining 33 years of his life to this task. He envisioned people of all cultural, economic and religious backgrounds coming together to rediscover and develop the spiritual dimension of their lives. With God's help and company he delineated fundamental principles necessary to restore the world to peace, purity and prosperity. In 1951 the Institution's world headquarters moved to Mt Abu in Rajasthan, India, where it remains to this day. Prajapita Brahma left his mortal coil in 1969. Dadi Prakashmaniji is the present Adm Head and Janaki Dadiji is the additional adm head.

As an international Institution, the Brahma Kumaris offer people of all backgrounds an opportunity to learn meditation and deepen their understanding of universal principles and innate values through a variety of educational programmes, courses and learning resources. As a worldwide family of individuals from all walks of life, the Institution provides a caring, co-operative and supportive environment which encourages individuals to bring out the best in themselves. As a global organisation co-ordinating worldwide community projects, the Institution has created opportunities for people in 129 countries to participate in a variety of initiatives aimed at creating a better world where people live in peace and harmony. Above all, the Institution emphasises the benefits of moral and spiritual approaches to life. It enables people to develop attitudes and behaviour which stem from universal core values. The Institution's purpose is to share the vision of a world where people live in harmony with others and to strengthen individual awareness of the dignity and inherent worth of every human being.