Friday, June 24, 2011
Brahma Kumari Sister Sundari, from Malviya Nagar (Delhi) writes:
I came to Madhuban in 1961, and as soon as I saw Mama I felt I was in the presence of Mother Durga or Goddess Vaishno Devi. They portray the Goddesses as being hidden away in mountain caves, with a lamp burning in front of them. It was my practical experience that Mother was sitting at her high stage in the cave of introversion, with the light ignited and her eyes transmitting the experience of Shakti Lioness. Mama was the embodiment of maturity and fearlessness. When Mama gave drishti, I felt my weaknesses being literally pulled out of me. Her drishti was powerful. Extremely sweet words emerged from her lips: “Child, you have arrived. Welcome!” Mama then embraced me. Meeting Mama, I felt an unusual energy transmit through my being and my spirit was comforted.
I always saw Mama as a young child. When in Madhuban, she would move around in the courtyard wearing the Sindhi frock and pants. Mama’s innocent and smiling face reminded one of a saint and a child free from deceit. Her form devoid of any trace of the vices was tremendously sweet and loving. There is a saying:
“A saint is one who lives for others
And whose every organ is cool.
He extinguishes the anguish of others
By colouring them in his own colour.”
Though Mama was the embodiment of coolness, she would become a little child in front of Baba. Mama said, “Yes, Baba” to any thing Baba said. Mama’s “Ji Baba” was so endearing that it would enthrall us – this was who our Mother Saraswati was!
It was in 1963 when Mama came from Amritsar, on our invita-tion, to stay with us for 3 days in Jammu. The centre had newly opened and many kumaris, mothers, and brothers attended class. Sister Mohini (New York) and I used to live together. We neither had utensils nor furniture. The wife of an Army Major had recently come into contact and we mentioned to her that World Mother Saraswati was coming to visit. She arranged for new utensils and a sofa to be brought over from her home, and decorated the centre. The minute Mama stepped into the centre, the Major’s wife had a vision of Jagadamba and felt blessed. She went through a complete change. Mama’s tireless service and sweet Murlis during those 3 days intoxicated us. Mama would wake up daily at 2 a.m. and then stay in Baba’s remembrance and be present on the children’s service till 2 p.m.! Countless number of souls took benefit from the principles and dharnas of her life and sang praise of her: “Wah! Wah!”
The personality of purity sparkled from Mama’s life. She was the living idol of divine virtues. In three days, we learned a lot from Mama. There was no limit to our happiness and we were lost in an undescribable intoxication. When Mama was to leave on the third day, all eyes became moist; it felt as though Krishna was leaving the Gopis’ company.
In 1963, sweet Jagadamba visited Delhi. I was then living at the South Extension centre. One of our BK brothers had moved to Lucknow but had returned to Delhi on a trip. He had had an accident and so I paid him a visit. He was staying with one of his relatives, Dr. Mathur. The brother introduced me to Dr. Mathur and I invited the doctor to visit the centre. He said, “I don’t believe in God. I am a scientist and my wife worships Shri Ram and Shri Krishna. I don’t believe in these matters.” I told him, “It doesn’t matter. Mateshwariji will be visiting us from Abu tomorrow. You should definitely meet her.” And the doctor accepted. Mama came to the centre the next day and Dr. Mathur came along with his wife. The first question he asked Mama was, “Who is God?” Mama instantly replied, “God is a point of light.” Dr. Mathur mentioned that science too believes there is a source of energy, which is operating the universe. He therefore was comfortable with this fact. Mama asked him to begin the introductory course the following day. In time, both the doctor and his wife became Baba’s children and made Shiv Baba their heir.
I Am Moving Along Due To Manma's Blessings Alone
Brahma Kumari Sister Kailash, from Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat)
It was in 1959 when my parents began following the knowledge. I was very young but used to accompany them to the centre daily. I liked the sisters’ way of life and their manner of interacting with love. It was in those days that Mama came to the Jalandhar centre and I visited her along with my parents. I met Mama and sang her a song, which pleased her. She continued to smile and said, “You are a very old and familiar daughter of Baba’s. You had left the yagya and have returned now. Listen daughter, Baba chooses different methods to send souls to different places for service. Baba will take service from you automatically, you won’t have to labour.” I always keep this blessing from Mama in mind. Even today, Baba continues to take service by making me His instrument.
UNDYING COMMITMENT TO BABA
In time, my uncle put me in slight bondage but I experienced Baba’s company and help. It was my uncle’s desire to marry me off (whom he considered his daughter) with great pomp and splendour, but I had the firm thought that no matter what happens I want to make my life like that of the Brahma Kumari Sisters and do a lot of Baba’s service. None of my friends or relatives was on my side and began to oppose me all the more. My parents wanted me to become a dedicated Brahma Kumari. My spiritual intoxication would rise on doing any form of service. I was not very educated and would think about my situation constantly. I then thought I should write a letter to Baba and Mama, informing them about my personal situation and bondages. I wrote, ‘Mama, I am not educated. I don’t know how to do anything but I want to live at the centre forever. What should I do and which aspects should I pay attention to?’ I received Mama’s reply in a few days. I asked a sister to read the letter to me. Mama had written a very loving letter, filled with sweet and good things that I needed to pay attention to my life. Mama first wrote — ‘Daughter, when you come to Baba’s home from your lokik home, always remember that this will be your home for lifetime.’ I don’t have any other home apart from this one. I don’t have any other family apart from Baba, Mama, and the divine family.
Secondly, Baba wrote that I should remember that I came alive and will only leave Baba’s home after death. Thirdly, he wrote - Daughter, you will have to visit many places for Godly service and should never speak about the matters of one home at another place. If you pay attention to imbibing all these aspects, you will belong to Baba till the end. When a young girl gets married, she leaves and forgets her old home and from then on belongs to her in-law’s home. Only then can she remain happy and please others too. It is not appropriate for her to continue talking about what happens in her parents’ home. Similarly, wherever Baba sends you, no matter how He makes you live or whatever type of companions you are put up with, you have to live in harmony with everyone. You have to move along with others, keeping them in consideration. See that your nature and sanskãrs work in accordance with others.
From that day until now, I have remembered these teachings always. I have paid attention to them and progressed in life. These were not ordinary words but became blessings for me. I am progressing only on the basis of blessings from Baba, Mama, and the divine family.
