Brahmakumari's chief Rasajyogini Dadi Ratanmohini passed away
Breathed her last at the age of 101
Brahmakumari's chief Rasajyogini Dadi Ratanmohini passed away at 1:20 am on Monday night. She breathed her last at the age of 101. She was unwell for quite some time and was undergoing treatment at Zydis Hospital in Ahmedabad. Her body will be kept at Shantivan, the headquarters of Brahmakumaris in Abu Road, Rajasthan on Tuesday morning, where people can have their last darshan. Her last rites will be performed at 10 am on April 10. This has been confirmed through a post from the official Facebook account of Brahmakumaris.
She was the administrative head since the year 2021
It is written on Facebook- 'Our most respected, loving mother-like Rajyogini Dadi Ratan Mohini has gradually entered the subtle world at the age of 101 after a life of tireless spiritual service. Her divine presence and pure vibrations will continue to illuminate the spiritual path and guide millions of people. Her legacy of love, simplicity and high vision will always live in our hearts. Dadi ji was the administrative head of Brahma Kumaris since 2021.'
Joined Brahma Kumaris at the age of 13
She was born on 25 March 1925 in a simple family of Sindh Hyderabad. Her parents named her Lakshmi. But at that time no one had thought that tomorrow this daughter will become a shining star of spirituality and women power and will illuminate the whole world. With a passion for spirituality since childhood and a desire to attain God, at the age of just 13, Lakshmi threw herself into the campaign of world peace and women empowerment. She joined Brahma Kumaris at the age of 13 and dedicated her entire life to social welfare. Even at the age of 101, Dadi's daily routine used to start at 3.30 am in the early morning in Brahma Muhurta. First of all, she used to meditate on God. Rajayoga meditation was a part of her daily routine.
Witnessed the journey of 87 years
Dadi has been a witness to the journey of 87 years from the inception of Brahma Kumaris in 1937 till today. For the last 40 years, she was handling the responsibility of the President of the Youth Division of the same organization. Under her leadership, the Youth Division organized many national youth padyatras, cycle yatras and other campaigns across the country.
32 years long journey with Brahma Baba
Dadi Ratanmohini had the values of devotion since childhood. Even at a young age, she used to spend most of her time in the worship of God instead of playing like other children. She had a calm and serious nature. She was intelligent in studies as well as talented. Dadiji remained with Brahma Baba like a shadow from the year 1937 till Brahma Baba became invisible (in the year 1969). In these 32 years, she remained with Baba every moment. Baba's saying and Dadi's doing was a specialty from the beginning.
Commandation of training and appointment of sisters
In the year 1996, in the meeting of the National Executive of Brahma Kumaris, it was decided that now daughters will be formally trained to become Brahma Kumaris. For this, a training center was built and the then Chief Administrator Rajyogini Dadi Prakashmani appointed her as the head of the training program. From then till today, the responsibility of appointment and training of sisters has been in the hands of Dadiji. Till now, the foundation of 6000 Seva Kendras has been laid under the leadership of Dadi.
She was handling the command of the Youth Division for 40 years
The Swarnim Bharat Yuva Padayatra organized by the Youth Division under the leadership of Dadiji in 2006 wrote a new chapter in the history of Brahma Kumaris. The yatra was started from Mumbai on 20 August 2006 and concluded on 29 August 2006 in Tinsukia, Assam. A journey of 30 thousand km was covered across the country through the Swarnim Bharat Yuva Padayatra. 5 lakh Brahmakumar brothers and sisters participated in it. The message of peace, love, unity, harmony, universal brotherhood, spirituality, freedom from addiction and Raja Yoga meditation was given to 1.25 crore people.
Many records made in the country
Bharat Ekta Yuva Padyatra was organised in 1985 under the leadership of Dadi. A distance of 12550 km was covered through this. The yatra was inaugurated by the then President Giani Zail Singh. The longest yatra was from Kanyakumari to Delhi (3300 km). Even during heavy rains and storms, the steps of the Rajyogi brothers and sisters did not stop and completed the mission by crossing deserts, water, forests and mountains. A grand closing ceremony was organised in Delhi on 24 October 1985. More than 70 thousand km of padyatras were organised under the guidance of Dadi.
Dadi did 13 padyatras in 1985
The Yuva Padyatra organised in 2006 got its name registered in the Limca Book of World Records, while all the travellers covered a distance of 30 thousand km on foot. Dadi has done 13 mega padyatras. In August 1989, an All India Moral Awakening Campaign was organised simultaneously at 67 places in the country. Exhibitions, lectures, seminars and creative workshops were organized in hundreds of schools, colleges, youth clubs and social service institutions in the campaign. Governors and Chief Ministers of many states participated in these.
Dadiji was awarded the Doctorate Degree
On 20 February 2014, at the 32nd convocation of Gulbarga University, Vice Chancellor Professor ET Puttaiya and Registrar Professor Chandrakant Yatnoor awarded the honorary Doctorate Degree to Rajyogini Dadi Ratanmohini. She was awarded this degree especially for her contribution in the spiritual, moral and social empowerment of youth and women. Apart from this, Dadi has been honored from time to time with many national and international awards in the country and abroad.