Janki Dadi, the chief of Brahmakumaris Sansthan, one of the
world’s largest spiritual organisation run by women, passed away at the age of
104 after prolonged illness on Friday.
Her followers all over the country including Brahmakumaris
(BK) in Indore grieved on her demise.
She breathed her last at 2 a.m. on Friday at a hospital in
Mount Abu. She was suffering from respiratory and stomach-related problems for
the last two months, the official statement from BK said.
Her last rites will be performed on Friday at a ground
located in Shanti Van campus of BK headquarters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
expressed grief over her demise.
Hemlata Didi, the chief regional coordinator of Indore zone
BK, said, “Janaki dadi had a special love for Indore, so she came to Indore
three times after becoming the chief administrator.”
She added that Janki dadi had come to Indore 3 months back
December 22. “Janki dadi was in Indore to attend the Golden Jubilee Celebration
of Indore Zone and participated in many other programs over the years,” Hemlata
said.
Janki dadi had built and inaugurated, Divine Wisdom named
spiritual art gallery in Gyanashkhar Om Shanti Bhawan, Indore.