Rajyogini Dadi Janki (1 January 1916 – 27 March 2020) was an Indian spiritual leader. She headed the Brahma Kumaris movement, the world's largest spiritual organisation run by women.[1]
Dadi Janki | |
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 Dadi Janki on a 2021 stamp of India | |
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| Born | 1 January 1916[1] |
| Died | 27 March 2020 (aged 104)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Former Administrative Chief of Brahma Kumaris |
Dadi Janki was 21 years old when she chose her spiritual path and became a founding member of Brahma Kumaris. Later in 1974, despite she spoke no English at the time, she moved to the United Kingdom to become an ambassador for the movement, and lived there for about 40 years.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Brahma Kumaris chief Dadi Janki passes away, cremation at 3:30 pm; PM says she 'served society with diligence'. Times Now. 27 March 2020
- ^ Remembering Dadi Janki. uri.org. 22 April 2020