A WOMAN OF WISDOM AND A TEACHER OF TEACHERS
by Sister Jayanti
It is possible for mortal to make God their constant friend? Dadi Janki has demonstrated that it is possible to have a living relationship filled with spirituality. This perhaps has been Dadi's greatest contribution to the lives of thousands of people - to transform the image of God from distant figure of fear and awe to a loving Parent and Wise Teacher who cares, supports, nurtures and uplifts each one. She can be described perhaps as an electrician - one who can repair the broken links, reconnect the wires of the soul with the Supreme Source of Light and Might, the Powerhouse who is God.
With humility, and a heart so clear that it sees only the goodness of each human being, Dadi has absorbed Truth from God so deeply that each breath and each moment is filled with that wisdom. Destiny brought me into contact with Dadi at the age of 8. As a child, the dominant memories are of Dadi's love and generous heart - constantly sharing physical and spiritual gifts. Dadi's stability and consistent yogi life were a reference point during my adolescent years of turbulent change. At the time when I was ready to listen, Dadi shared insights that opened up the closed doors of perception.
Events brought Dadi and myself to London together in April 1974. Living with Dadi day and night has been an incredible fortune that empowered the soul to learn, stretch, grow and evolve. I have observed Dadi playing with the jewels of spiritual knowledge and sharing them at each moment. Dadi is never too tired or too busy, it is never too late. She keeps her personal channel always clear and open so that God's light and love constantly fill her. She then manages to step out of the way, so that this light and love flow across to each one who enters her sphere of contact. Being a translator for Dadi for several years has been a unique education training. I would be 'the fly on the wall'- observing souls come in distress and leave dancing with joy. Souls coming with confusion and, Dadi enabling them to see facets that they couldn't perceive alone, leaving with clarity and strength. Each day Dadi would deal with hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people and she would give each one regards and listen to them with respect. Sometimes her patience would be challenged, sometimes her trust, but Dadi has not yet ever lost hope for souls or let go of her trust in them. She recognizes their qualities more clearly than they themselves know and awakens them to fulfill their potential. It was with good reason that the Founder, Brahma Baba, entrusted her with the role of being the Teacher of Teachers.
Dadi's power of communication extends far beyond the works she uses. It is a fact that each word spoken comes from the depth of her experience and application. However it is her experiments with the power of silence that have the greatest impact. The power of silence filled with God's love and joy has visibly changed the attitudes of people. The depth of stillness emanating from her presence has answered many questions. The power of silence has made visions and dreams a practical reality, dissolving many obstacles that come in the way.
Dadi Janki demonstrates the method of transcending all limits - age, health, gender, personality and nature - to live in the canopy of God's love and share that protection with all.
Sister Jayanti is the Director of the Brahma Kumaris in London