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Didi Krishna Kumari
BornMay 9, 1961
NationalityIndian
EducationSt. Mira's College
OccupationHead of Sadhu Vaswani Mission
OrganizationSadhu Vaswani Mission
Notable workRev. Dada J.P. Vaswani – His Life and Teachings, Dada J.P. Vaswani’s Historic Visit to Sindh, How to Embrace Pain, Dada: A Messenger of Love

Didi Krishna Kumari, better known as Didi, is the head of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune.

Work

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Didi has spoken at events including the Freedom From Diabetes 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, Pune[1] the Indiaspora Global Forum, Delhi [2] and the inauguration of a street named Rev Dada Vaswani Way, New Jersey.[3] She recently spoke on "Habits for Happiness" in the St Thomas, [4] "Empower Yourself" in St. Maarten, [5] "Choose Happiness" in Atlanta,[6] and "The Art of True Living" in Nagpur, India. [7] She speaks on topics including the influence of social media to the importance of silence.[8][9] Additionally, she speaks at various Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune events.[10]

She was recently invited to meet Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.[11]

Didi has authored numerous books such as Rev. Dada J.P. Vaswani – His Life and Teachings, Dada J.P. Vaswani’s Historic Visit to Sindh and How to Embrace Pain. Her biography, Dada: A Messenger of Love, published by Pan Macmillan, takes an in-depth look at Dada’s life.[12] She is an author and a compiler of Dada’s talks, songs, and teachings. She is also the editor of the monthly East West Series magazine.

Didi Krishna Kumari

Leadership

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These institutions include:

  • St. Mira's College[13] [14]
  • Sadhu Vaswani College of Nursing
  • Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Management Studies for Girls
  • Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Teachers Training
  • St. Mira's Primary School Pune
  • Sadhu Vaswani International School, Kompolly, Hyderabad
  • Sadhu Vaswani International School for Girls, New Delhi
  • Sadhu Vaswani International School, Bangalore
  • Sadhu Vaswani International School, Pune
  • Sadhu Vaswani International School, Mumbai
  • Sadhu Vaswani Mission Medical Complex, Pune
  • Sadhu Vaswani Mission Medical Centre, New Delhi

Inspiration

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Furthering one of the Mission’s core tenets of ‘reverence for all,’ Dada popularized November 25th, Sadhu Vaswani’s birthday, as ‘International Meatless Day’ across the world.[15]

Personal Life

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Didi was born to Gulshan and Kishore Bagomal Thadani in Pune, India on May 9, 1961. Didi began her spiritual journey at age three under Sadhu T. L. Vaswani and Dada J. P. Vaswani. Didi served Dada and the Sadhu Vaswani Mission in the capacity of Working Chairperson until he passed on, into the Unseen, in July, 2018.[16][17]

Growing up at the Mission, Didi attended St. Mira’s School in Pune, and subsequently received her degree in Commerce from St. Mira’s College. She completed her education with a double Master’s in Taxation and Company Law, with first-class honours.

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References

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  1. ^ "Freedom from Diabetes (FFD) completes 10 glorious years". www.business-standard.com. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  2. ^ Sister Krishna Kumari | The Joy of Giving | Indiaspora Global Forum 2022, retrieved 2023-04-01
  3. ^ Israel, Daniel (2022-06-03). "'Serene Saturday' in Secaucus". Hudson Reporter. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  4. ^ "Krishna Kumari Shares 'Habits for Happiness' at MCM Center Friday Night". St. Thomas Source. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  5. ^ Dept, Editorial (2023-04-18). "IMA, Sadhu Vaswani Mission to host empowerment discussion". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  6. ^ "Choose Happiness: Talk by Didi Krishna Kumari". www.khabar.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  7. ^ "'Practice silence to find connect with oneself'". www.thehitavada.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  8. ^ admin (2023-05-17). "Didi Krishna Sindhi Gurmandir Toronto". Moving to Canada I Canada news I Indo-Canadian news. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  9. ^ "'Practice silence to find connect with oneself'". www.thehitavada.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  10. ^ "103rd Birthday Celebrated By Sadhu Vaswani Centers Across The World". Punekar News. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  11. ^ "Didi Krishna Kumari meets PM". United News of India. September 24, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  12. ^ World, Religion (2019-07-26). "2nd August 2019 marks the 101st Birthday of Rev. Dada J. P. Vaswani Religion World". Religion World. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  13. ^ "St Mira's college awarded top grade for quality education". The Times of India. 2002-10-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  14. ^ "Home-St. Mira's College - ST MIRA'S COLLEGE PUNE". www.stmirascollegepune.edu.in. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  15. ^ 4to40.com (2022-11-24). "International Meatless Day: Animal Rights Day". Kids Portal For Parents. Retrieved 2023-03-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ "Didi Krishna Kumari |". 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  17. ^ "Spiritual Leader Dada Vaswani Cremated with State Honours". Business Standard. July 13, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2023.