Pearls of Wisdom [Paperback]

Dadi Janki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999

Unlike other spiritually oriented texts that describe abstruse principles, this book offers easily accessible concepts that all readers will be able to readily understand and apply to their own daily experiences, such as "God sees only the best in us. Having mercy on yourself means to be true to God's vision of that perfection."

Each inspiring thought is set on its own page for easy reading, helping the reader derive the most meaning and enjoyment from it. Page after page, these timeless words will offer all readers support, inspiration and comfort in our fast-paced and all-too-often harsh world. Pearls of Wisdom is sure to become a cherished guide and companion.

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About the Author

Disregarding the constraints of social conventions including the caste system, Dadi Janki became one of the few active women spiritual leaders just following India's independence, traveling throughout India, teaching self-reliance and empowering women to become leaders in their communities. Her concern for the well-being of others has always been a driving force in her life. Much of her youth was spent in serving the sick by comforting them with religious stories and humble prayers. Indeed, her own life has been filled with illness, which tested and helped her to develop her own ability to conquer physical infirmity through greater spiritual awareness. Dadi Janki is the co-administrative head of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. The university's purpose is to help people explore their highest level of personal integrity and the attributes of leadership. This unique method of education in human moral and spiritual values was initiated in 1936 and is currently offered in over 72 countries.

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On Character...

If you want to change your behavior, focus on the thinking which causes it. Thoughts are like seeds. From them grow your attitudes and, in turn, your actions.

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When one will not quarrel, two cannot.

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On Life...

The first step toward conquering stress is to accept that it is not created by external events so much as by how we deal with them.

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If you always understand that the people in your life are there for a reason, you will never be angry.

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On Spirit...

Through our thoughts we are either gaining power or losing it. Positive thoughts generate power; negative ones waste it.

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Freedom means that no one can stop you from doing what is right, or persuade you to do what is wrong.

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¬1999 Brahma Kumaris Information Services. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission of Health Communications, Inc. from Wings of Soul by Dadi Janki.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: HCI (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558747230
• ISBN-13: 978-1558747234
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,086,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Practical spiritual wisdom worded simply to touch your heart, November 8, 1999

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This review is from: Pearls of Wisdom (Paperback)

After 30 years of teaching, I became used to sharing bits of wisdom and inspiration with coworkers in the halls between classes and in the coffee room. Upon retirement a few years ago, I realized I missed that interaction which was so beneficial in my life.

A friend gave me this book PEARLS OF WISDOM and I find I can open it up to any page and receive a quotation which gives me a new perspective on a situation, another way of looking at things, a method of having beauty in the ordinary.

It's like having my own personal spiritual coach. For example, I just thought, HOW CAN I BE A BETTER PERSON TODAY and opened to this thought:

"When you notice weakness in another, aim instead to recognize a strength. The awareness that everyone has value will allow you to shift your focus." I intend to practice this today, beginning with MYSELF! ! !

Dadi Janki's words of wisdom are more helpful to me in my life than the jewels which sit in my jewelry box.