The Many Roles of Women

The  idea of women putting any role outside the home was strongly opposed in the community where I grew up. That was a long time ago and things have changed. But I didn’t wait  for the change. I had the strong desire to work for the upliftment of humanity, and that’s what I set out to do.

The courage to do this came from being very clear about my spiritual identity. In point of fact, I am neither male nor female. I am a soul, the child of God, currently inside a female form. I was also very clear about my aim, and concerned about how to be of more service to others.

The world has never looked to women for help in solving its problems. Instead it has turned to those of great authority, to scholars and to the very wealthy. This has been the crucial mistake.

The mother’s role is to awaken the children with great love and prepare them for the rest of the day. She is their support. She nurtures.

Generally it is attachment to the home and children which prevent women from fulfilling their calling. To go beyond that attachment is no small accomplishment. To go beyond the fear of what society will say is no less.

My relationship with God gave me such internal power that I was not intimidated by social convention. The spirit was strong and so withstood all external pressures and influences.

Excerpts from the book Companion of God by Dadi Janki, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University