Mumbai: The chief administrator of the spiritual movement Brahma Kumaris died March 11 at a private hospital in Mumbai. She was 92.
Dadi Hriday Mohini was undergoing treatment at Saifee Hospital in Mumbai for the past 15 days, according to a spokesperson of the spiritual organization.
Her mortal remains will be brought to the organization headquarters on Abu Road in Jaipur and people will be allowed to pay their respect to the ‘Rajyogini’ on March 12. Her last rites will be performed on March 13.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled her demise and said she would be remembered for her numerous efforts to alleviate human suffering and further societal empowerment.
“Rajyogini Dadi Hriday Mohini Ji will be remembered for her numerous efforts to alleviate human suffering and further societal empowerment. She played a pivotal role in spreading the positive message of the Brahma Kumaris family globally. Anguished by her passing away. Om Shanti,” Modi said on Twitter.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and many other leaders also condoled her demise.
Gehlot tweeted, “My heartfelt condolences at the passing away of Rajyogini Dadi Hridaya Mohini Ji, the Chief of Brahma Kumaris. She devoted herself to the service of humanity and inspired people towards the spiritual path. My thoughts are with her followers…may God give them strength.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Dadi Hriday Mohini would be remembered for her role in inspiring spiritual awakening.
“My homage to Rajyogini Dadi Hridaya Mohini Ji. She will be remembered for her role in inspiring spiritual awakening and her teachings will continue to guide @Brahmakumaris across the world. Om Shanti!” Gandhi tweeted.
Dadi Hriday Mohini was appointed as the chief administrator of the organization after the death of Dadi Janki a year ago.
The Brahma Kumaris (Daughters of Brahma, the first person in Hindu Trinity) are a spiritual movement that originated in Pakistan’s Hyderabad during the 1930s. The Brahma Kumaris movement was founded by Lekhraj Kripalani. The organization is known for the prominent role that women play in the movement.
It teaches a form of meditation that focuses on identity as souls, as opposed to bodies. They believe that all souls are intrinsically good and that God is the source of all goodness. The organization teaches to transcend labels associated with the body, such as race, nationality, religion, and gender, and it aspires to establish a global culture based on what it calls “soul-consciousness.”
In 2008, the movement claimed to have more than 825,000 regular students, with over 8,500 centers in 100 countries.
With inputs from thehindu.com