Within this spiritual university, modern scientific and environmental concerns are approached through the lens of soul consciousness. Environmental degradation is understood as an outward manifestation of inner decline—ego, greed, and body‑consciousness—so ecological healing is said to begin with a transformation of awareness. Simple living, reduced consumption, non‑violence, and cooperative relationships are encouraged as both spiritual disciplines and ecological necessities. Programs on environmental consciousness and “eco‑spirituality” link care for nature with values such as contentment, respect, and responsibility, suggesting that clean thinking is the foundation for a clean environment. Practical activities like tree‑planting, waste reduction, and sustainable lifestyles are framed as expressions of spiritual purity rather than merely policy choices.

At the institutional level, the movement participates as an NGO with consultative status in international climate and environmental forums, offering value‑based education and meditation as contributions to global dialogue. Its centers implement eco‑friendly practices such as renewable energy use, energy‑efficient infrastructure, and water conservation, sometimes highlighting these as examples of “spiritual sustainability.” Vegetarian community kitchens, frugal resource use, and organic or nature‑friendly practices are presented as extensions of ahimsa and purity. Environmental awareness is integrated into the spiritual curriculum, so that outer action and inner attitude are continually related to one another.

With regard to science, the Brahma Kumaris seek dialogue rather than doctrinal conflict. Conferences and forums are organized where scientists, physicians, psychologists, and spiritual practitioners explore themes such as consciousness, mental health, and the impact of thoughts on the body. Meditation and soul consciousness are presented as experiential realities that can complement scientific inquiry into the brain and behavior, even while the soul itself is regarded as non‑material and beyond laboratory proof. Some collaborations with researchers examine the effects of meditation on well‑being and brain function, suggesting that spiritual practice can be a legitimate subject of scientific investigation.

Their teaching proposes that many modern health and social problems are rooted in chronic stress, anxiety, and negative thinking, which can be transformed through Raja Yoga meditation and a sattvic lifestyle. A lacto‑vegetarian diet, abstention from alcohol and tobacco, regular sleep, and emotional regulation through meditation are promoted as both spiritually purifying and beneficial for psychosomatic health. Scientific progress, in this view, is best guided by spiritual values so that technology and knowledge serve human well‑being rather than reinforce greed or competition. Underlying all these efforts is a cyclical vision of time in which present crises are part of a larger process, yet elevated thoughts and actions are still seen as essential for reducing suffering now and preparing the ground for a more harmonious age.