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GURU POOJA DIVASGURU POOJA DIVAS

……..Wish you a very happy Birthday Lord..Wish you a very happy Birthday Lord

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HAME TUM SE PYAAR KITNA YE HUM NAHI HAME TUM SE PYAAR KITNA YE HUM NAHI JAANTE…………..JAANTE…………..

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MAGAR JEE NAHI SAKTE TUMHARE BINA………….MAGAR JEE NAHI SAKTE TUMHARE BINA………….

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We want this TRINITY to bless us We want this TRINITY to bless us forever……………………………..forever……………………………..

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INTRODUCTION – Early lifeINTRODUCTION – Early life

His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj was born on His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj was born on February 23, 1954 in Delhi.February 23, 1954 in Delhi.

It was a divine gift to the divine family of the then Nirankari It was a divine gift to the divine family of the then Nirankari Baba Avtar Singh Ji and Jagat Mata Budhwanti Ji. As grand Baba Avtar Singh Ji and Jagat Mata Budhwanti Ji. As grand parents, they showered all the worldly as well as spiritual parents, they showered all the worldly as well as spiritual blessings on the child Hardev.blessings on the child Hardev.

His parents Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji and Rajmata Kulwant His parents Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji and Rajmata Kulwant Kaur Ji were equally affectionate.Kaur Ji were equally affectionate.

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Childhood of Satguru Hardev jiChildhood of Satguru Hardev ji

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Parents of Satguru Hardev jiParents of Satguru Hardev ji

Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji and Rajmata Kulwant Kaur Ji Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji and Rajmata Kulwant Kaur Ji

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The kind and pure hearted child Hardev was always The kind and pure hearted child Hardev was always open hearted and emotional. open hearted and emotional.

He was mostly seen tight-lipped, rarely using his He was mostly seen tight-lipped, rarely using his tongue. He also started taking keen interest in tongue. He also started taking keen interest in photography.photography.

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Hardev Singh Ji received his elementary Hardev Singh Ji received his elementary education at home. With his sharp intellect, he education at home. With his sharp intellect, he learnt alphabets of Hindi, English and learnt alphabets of Hindi, English and counting very quickly.counting very quickly.

Thereafter, he was sent to Rosary Public Thereafter, he was sent to Rosary Public School, Nirankari Colony, Delhi, where by School, Nirankari Colony, Delhi, where by sweet nature and intelligence he cast spell on sweet nature and intelligence he cast spell on teachers and fellow students. teachers and fellow students.

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In 1963, Hardev Singh Ji was sent to the In 1963, Hardev Singh Ji was sent to the residential Yadvendra Public School, Patiala, an residential Yadvendra Public School, Patiala, an institution of national fame, from where he institution of national fame, from where he passed the high school examination in 1969.passed the high school examination in 1969.

His co-operative and compassionate nature His co-operative and compassionate nature made him popular with the teachers and the made him popular with the teachers and the fellow-students alike. fellow-students alike.

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His school education was equally His school education was equally supplemented and cemented with spiritual supplemented and cemented with spiritual touch received through the letters of his touch received through the letters of his affectionate mother, Rajmata Ji.affectionate mother, Rajmata Ji.

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HobbiesHobbies

Mountaineering.Mountaineering.

Photography.Photography.

Very skill-full in vehicle driving.Very skill-full in vehicle driving. Horse riding. Horse riding.

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On completion of school education at Patiala, On completion of school education at Patiala, Hardev Singh Ji returned to Delhi and started Hardev Singh Ji returned to Delhi and started further education under Delhi University and further education under Delhi University and also took keen interest in the socio-spiritual also took keen interest in the socio-spiritual activities of the Mission. activities of the Mission.

He became very regular in Sangat and Sewa. He became very regular in Sangat and Sewa. His humility earned him the name 'Bhola Ji'.His humility earned him the name 'Bhola Ji'.

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In 1971, Hardev Singh Ji joined the Nirankari Sewa In 1971, Hardev Singh Ji joined the Nirankari Sewa Dal as its primary member and enjoyed himself serving Dal as its primary member and enjoyed himself serving in cotton Khaki uniform. in cotton Khaki uniform.

He organized "Youth Forum" in 1975, which focused He organized "Youth Forum" in 1975, which focused on promoting truthful and simple living, service with on promoting truthful and simple living, service with devotion and love, refraining from incurring undue devotion and love, refraining from incurring undue expenses and practising prohibition.expenses and practising prohibition.

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Entry in Grahasat Ashram…Entry in Grahasat Ashram…

During the Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam in During the Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam in Delhi in 1975 Hardev Singh Ji was married in a Delhi in 1975 Hardev Singh Ji was married in a simple ceremony to Sawinder Ji, daughter of simple ceremony to Sawinder Ji, daughter of devoted saints Shri Gurumukh Singh Ji and Smt. devoted saints Shri Gurumukh Singh Ji and Smt. Madan Ji of Farrukhabad (UP). Born on January Madan Ji of Farrukhabad (UP). Born on January 12, 1957, Mata Sawinder Ji is well educated and 12, 1957, Mata Sawinder Ji is well educated and duty conscious. duty conscious.

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Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj became the Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj became the spiritual mentor of the Mission under tragic spiritual mentor of the Mission under tragic circumstances.circumstances.

On April 24, 1980 the orthodox fanatics had On April 24, 1980 the orthodox fanatics had snatched from the Mission the Satguru and a snatched from the Mission the Satguru and a crusader for peace and tranquility from the crusader for peace and tranquility from the world, Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji. world, Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji.

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Young Hardev had lost not only the Satguru Young Hardev had lost not only the Satguru but his beloved father also. This was the but his beloved father also. This was the moment when forbearance, patience and moment when forbearance, patience and tolerance of every follower of the Mission was tolerance of every follower of the Mission was under severe stress and a grave test. under severe stress and a grave test.

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Every Nirankari believed that the Satguru is an Every Nirankari believed that the Satguru is an ever-living entity which must manifest itself in ever-living entity which must manifest itself in some other physical frame or human body. some other physical frame or human body.

They had, however, not to wait for long. They had, however, not to wait for long. Immediately after the funeral of the mortal Immediately after the funeral of the mortal remains of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji at the remains of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji at the electric crematorium in Delhi on 27th April, 1980, electric crematorium in Delhi on 27th April, 1980, Hardev was greeted and hailed as the Head of the Hardev was greeted and hailed as the Head of the Mission and everybody present witnessed the Mission and everybody present witnessed the Satguru manifesting in him.Satguru manifesting in him.

Hardev who was known for his quiet nature, Hardev who was known for his quiet nature, addressed the devotees as a perfect spiritual addressed the devotees as a perfect spiritual master.master.

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Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj ruled out even Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj ruled out even the remotest thought of vengeance saying that 'it the remotest thought of vengeance saying that 'it would go contrary to what Baba Gurbachan Singh would go contrary to what Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji lived and sacrificed his life for'.Ji lived and sacrificed his life for'.

He exhorted devotees to carry on his message He exhorted devotees to carry on his message of compassion, goodwill, love and Truth and pray of compassion, goodwill, love and Truth and pray for the welfare of one and all.for the welfare of one and all.

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The result was quite instantaneous and The result was quite instantaneous and healthy. Nirankaris remained non-violent even healthy. Nirankaris remained non-violent even in the face of serious provocations from mis-in the face of serious provocations from mis-guided fanatics and extremists.guided fanatics and extremists.

The supreme sacrifice of Baba Gurbachan The supreme sacrifice of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji and the first holy discourse by Baba Singh Ji and the first holy discourse by Baba Hardev Singh Ji had far greater and much Hardev Singh Ji had far greater and much deeper significancedeeper significance

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The first holy discourse by Satguru Baba Hardev The first holy discourse by Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj and the message contained Singh Ji Maharaj and the message contained therein, one must appreciate that the words came therein, one must appreciate that the words came from a youth of 26 years whose loving father had from a youth of 26 years whose loving father had been assassinated brutally. Ordinarily, such a been assassinated brutally. Ordinarily, such a Youngman must be burning with feeling of Youngman must be burning with feeling of vengeance. In this case, he had all the resources at vengeance. In this case, he had all the resources at his disposal. He had only to give a hint that could his disposal. He had only to give a hint that could cause riots and disturb peace for the entire cause riots and disturb peace for the entire country, may be many countries.country, may be many countries.

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But Baba Hardev Singh Ji chose to accept the price But Baba Hardev Singh Ji chose to accept the price the Mission had been required or called upon to pay the Mission had been required or called upon to pay for peace. And with his call to Nirankaris to continue for peace. And with his call to Nirankaris to continue to spread the voice of truth while praying for goodwill to spread the voice of truth while praying for goodwill of all, a disastrous mishap stood averted. No doubt the of all, a disastrous mishap stood averted. No doubt the followers of the Mission continued to suffer both in followers of the Mission continued to suffer both in terms of life and property here and there, the voice of terms of life and property here and there, the voice of Truth spread far and wide carrying with it the message Truth spread far and wide carrying with it the message of peace, love, humility and tolerance.of peace, love, humility and tolerance.

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In order to translate his commitment to peace, In order to translate his commitment to peace, love and universal brotherhood into action, Baba love and universal brotherhood into action, Baba Hardev Singh Ji lost no time and undertook Hardev Singh Ji lost no time and undertook extensive tours within the country and abroad.extensive tours within the country and abroad.

He was also conscious of the fact that He was also conscious of the fact that Nirankaris all over India and elsewhere in the Nirankaris all over India and elsewhere in the world needed to be pacified and consoled over world needed to be pacified and consoled over the sudden disappearance of Baba Gurbachan the sudden disappearance of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji from their midst in physical form. Singh Ji from their midst in physical form.

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The situation being what it was, it was not an The situation being what it was, it was not an easy affair to travel far and wide and organise easy affair to travel far and wide and organise mass congregations on a large scale. Even mass congregations on a large scale. Even then, Baba Ji went to the remotest areas and then, Baba Ji went to the remotest areas and encouraged one and all to keep the flag of encouraged one and all to keep the flag of love, peace and human unity flying.love, peace and human unity flying.

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Though the spiritual tours of Baba Hardev Singh Ji sought Though the spiritual tours of Baba Hardev Singh Ji sought to cover vast areas with long distances, his approach was at to cover vast areas with long distances, his approach was at the same time intensive and intimate. the same time intensive and intimate.

He travelled mostly by road and met people as they were, He travelled mostly by road and met people as they were, where they were. He would mix up with them, sit with them, where they were. He would mix up with them, sit with them, dine with them, so that he could know them as intimately as dine with them, so that he could know them as intimately as possible.possible.

Naturally, wherever he went, people found him sharing Naturally, wherever he went, people found him sharing their pleasure and pain as a member of the family. In fact, their pleasure and pain as a member of the family. In fact, Baba Ji showered his blessings just like any head of the Baba Ji showered his blessings just like any head of the family.family.

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Baba Ji’s tours abroad also took him to almost Baba Ji’s tours abroad also took him to almost every part of the world. He was welcomed and every part of the world. He was welcomed and received by large number of people as ‘apostle of received by large number of people as ‘apostle of peace and Universal Brotherhood.’ peace and Universal Brotherhood.’

People from different states and countries would People from different states and countries would assemble at one center and listen to His Holiness. assemble at one center and listen to His Holiness. Besides Indians, many others took interest in what Besides Indians, many others took interest in what the Mission sought to preach or Baba Ji wanted to the Mission sought to preach or Baba Ji wanted to convey.convey.

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The people including those connected with administration, The people including those connected with administration, particularly law and order, also did not take long to particularly law and order, also did not take long to understand the reality. Baba Ji's discourses in different parts understand the reality. Baba Ji's discourses in different parts of the country and abroad and the over-whelming response of the country and abroad and the over-whelming response from the masses they received convinced them that the from the masses they received convinced them that the Mission stands for peace and non-violence, progress and Mission stands for peace and non-violence, progress and prosperity and lasting happiness based on spiritual prosperity and lasting happiness based on spiritual enlightenment. enlightenment.

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After 28 years today, when one looks back and After 28 years today, when one looks back and realises the new heights the Mission has touched, realises the new heights the Mission has touched, feels fully convinced that Baba Hardev Singh Ji feels fully convinced that Baba Hardev Singh Ji has lived upto his commitment of carrying those has lived upto his commitment of carrying those lofty ideals to every nook and corner of the world lofty ideals to every nook and corner of the world for which Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji had laid for which Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji had laid down his life.down his life.

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Baba Hardev Singh Ji is quite meticulous in his Baba Hardev Singh Ji is quite meticulous in his approach to the organisational requirements of the approach to the organisational requirements of the fast expanding Mission. He convened a conference fast expanding Mission. He convened a conference in Delhi in 1987, on the lines of the two Mussoorie in Delhi in 1987, on the lines of the two Mussoorie Conferences convened by Baba Gurbachan Singh Conferences convened by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji in 1965 and in 1973.Ji in 1965 and in 1973.

It reviewed the decisions taken at Mussoorie and It reviewed the decisions taken at Mussoorie and re-emphasized the areas that were considered re-emphasized the areas that were considered relevant in the contemporary perspective.relevant in the contemporary perspective.

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In addition it was decided to organise blood In addition it was decided to organise blood donation camps at different places on the donation camps at different places on the occasion of Manav Ekta Diwas as a gesture of occasion of Manav Ekta Diwas as a gesture of selfless service to humanity and a humble selfless service to humanity and a humble acknowledgement of the supreme sacrifice of acknowledgement of the supreme sacrifice of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji for the noble cause Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji for the noble cause of human welfare.of human welfare.

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Baba Hardev Singh Ji has paid special attention to the Baba Hardev Singh Ji has paid special attention to the youth abroad. Born in the countries of their residence, youth abroad. Born in the countries of their residence, they stood cut off not only from their parental language, they stood cut off not only from their parental language, but the noble values for which the Indian culture has been but the noble values for which the Indian culture has been known in the world, also. Baba Ji attracted them to the known in the world, also. Baba Ji attracted them to the forum of the Mission and reminded them that they could forum of the Mission and reminded them that they could adopt these values without coming into conflict with their adopt these values without coming into conflict with their environment. Today the Nirankari youth is an example for environment. Today the Nirankari youth is an example for others.others.

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As a matter of fact, the Mission has never been As a matter of fact, the Mission has never been orthodox and against scientific and technological orthodox and against scientific and technological advancement provided it is meant for human advancement provided it is meant for human welfare. It believes that man must endeavour to welfare. It believes that man must endeavour to make life more and more comfortable.make life more and more comfortable.

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Thus we find that the Mission which began as a Thus we find that the Mission which began as a small effort towards spiritual enlightenment has small effort towards spiritual enlightenment has become today a mass movement of God-become today a mass movement of God-Knowledge and Universal Brotherhood. Knowledge and Universal Brotherhood.

Every Nirankari considers himself or herself Every Nirankari considers himself or herself fortunate to have Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj as fortunate to have Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj as the divine motivator for taking the message of the the divine motivator for taking the message of the Mission to every doorstepMission to every doorstep

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What should we offer you today?What should we offer you today?It’s a big question in our my mind. It’s a big question in our my mind. The body, mind and material possessionThe body, mind and material possessionBelongs to you.Belongs to you.

Bless us that we should be able to live up to Bless us that we should be able to live up to your teachings,your teachings,

Should be able to love all and hate none,Should be able to love all and hate none,

Should be able to dedicate ourselves in totality,Should be able to dedicate ourselves in totality,

That will be the biggest gift.That will be the biggest gift.

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We are sure u can see our heart dancing……We are sure u can see our heart dancing……

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