H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Founder of SAHAJAYOGA H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
Childhood and Education of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
About Shri Mataji Responsibility towards Family Patriotism Follows Truth and Non- Violence Medical Studies in Lahore Dedicated towards Her Family
In her childhood, Shri Mataji displayed qualities which showed that She was a prodigy.
About Shri Mataji Name : Nirmala Srivastava Born : March 21, 1923 Place : Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh Time : Spring equinox at noon Father : Mr. Prasad Mother : Mrs.Cornelia Salve Husband : Mr. C.P. Srivastava (Marriage in 1947)
Responsibility towards Family In the Freedom Struggle, Her parents were imprisoned by British Rulers, the household responsibilities were entrusted to Her and not to any of Her older brothers and sisters because She was the most responsible child of the family.
Patriotism In normal times, She would continue Her studies but would also join Her parents in political activities. Once, While She was about five years old, She was asked to address a large gathering. Without the slightest hesitation or stage fright, She spoke with patriotic fervor and carried the day.
When Mahatma Gandhi launched the ‘Quit India’ movement in 1942, calling upon the foreign rulers to leave the country, Shri Mataji, then a young girl of 19 years in age, threw Herself heart and soul into risky underground activities, motivated by intense and burning patriotism. As a result, Her studies were interrupted.
Follows Truth and Non- Violence Sometimes, She would accompany Her parents to Mahatma Gandhi’s Ashram. There She instantly became the favorite of Gandhiji who off and on, talked to Her about the aims and objects of his movement based on the concepts of truth and non- violence.
Medical Studies in Lahore Later She pursued medical studies in Lahore but because of impending partition of India, She left Lahore early in 1947 and arrived in Her parents’ house in New Delhi where Her father was then a Member of the National Assembly.
Dedicated towards Her Family Left to Herself, She would have liked to complete Her medical graduation but in obedience to the wishes of Her parents, She agreed to get married.
Jai Shri Mataji