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His school education was equally supplemented and cemented with spiritual touch received through the letters of his affectionate mother, Rajmata Kulwant Kaur Ji. During his stay in the school, Baba Hardev Singh Ji also developed keen interest in mountaineering. With his class-fellows and even alone, he would cover difficult terrains to reach certain places. |
His school education was equally supplemented and cemented with spiritual touch received through the letters of his affectionate mother, Rajmata Kulwant Kaur Ji. During his stay in the school, Baba Hardev Singh Ji also developed keen interest in mountaineering. With his class-fellows and even alone, he would cover difficult terrains to reach certain places. |
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This hobby added the trait of patience and perseverance in his life. He was never found tired or worried. He was also very skill-full in vehicle driving and horse riding. On completion of his school education at Patiala, Baba Hardev Singh Ji returned to Delhi and started further education under Delhi University and also took keen interest in the socio-spiritual activities of the Mission. He |
This hobby added the trait of patience and perseverance in his life. He was never found tired or worried. He was also very skill-full in vehicle driving and horse riding. On completion of his school education at [[Patiala]], Baba Hardev Singh Ji returned to Delhi and started further education under Delhi University and also took keen interest in the socio-spiritual activities of the Mission. He became very regular in Congregations and Sewa. His humility earned him the name 'Bhola Ji'. In 1971, Baba Hardev Singh Ji joined the Nirankari Sewa Dal as its primary member and enjoyed himself serving in cotton Khaki (brown) uniform. |
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He organized "Youth Forum" in 1975, which focused on promoting truthful and simple living, service with devotion and love, refraining from incurring undue expenses and practicing prohibition.During the Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam in Delhi in 1975, Baba Hardev Singh Ji was married in a simple ceremony to Savinder Ji, daughter of devoted saints Shri Gurumukh Singh Ji and Smt. Madan Ji of Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Born on January 12, 1958, Savinder Kaur now addressed out of love and devotion by devotees of the Mission as Pujya Mata Ji, is well educated and duty conscious.<ref name="jagran"/> |
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In 1975, he married Sawinder Kaur during an annual Nirankari Sant Samagam in Delhi.<ref name="jagran"/> |
In 1975, he married Sawinder Kaur during an annual Nirankari Sant Samagam in Delhi.<ref name="jagran"/> |
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Revision as of 17:09, 20 May 2016
Baba Hardev Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1954 |
| Died | 13 May 2016 (aged 62) |
| Cause of death | Road accident |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Nirankari Baba |
| Occupation | Head of the Sant Nirankari Mission (1980 -13 May 2016) |
| Spouse | Sawinder Kaur (m.1975) |
Baba Hardev Singh (also known as Nirankari Baba;[1] 23 February 1954 – 13 May 2016) was an Indian spiritual guru and chief leader of the Sant Nirankari Mission from 1980 until his death.
Early life and education
Singh was born on 23 February 1954 to Gurbachan Singh and Kulwant Kaur in Delhi.[1][2] As a child, Hardev was very fortunate to have worldly as well as spiritual blessings of His parents and the then Satguru Baba Avtar Singh Ji and Jagat Mata Budhwanti Ji as their grand parents.
With the growth of child Hardev, grew his thoughtfulness and sobriety. He saw every object and observed every event with due curiosity but used to keep silent. Respect, regards for elders and trait of humility could be noticed in him from the very childhood.
Interest in congregations and listening to discourses also became conspicuous in him. The kind and pure hearted child Hardev was never found spend thrift and emotional. Gradually he started taking keen interest in photography.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji received his elementary education at home. With his sharp intellect, he learnt alphabets of Hindi, English and counting very quickly. Thereafter, he was sent to Rosary Public School, Sant Nirankari Colony, Delhi, where by sweet nature and intelligence he cast spell on teachers and fellow students.
They say that boy Hardev was often found in the class sitting thoughtfully and sometimes with eyes half-shut. But he was always discovered to be fully attentive and responsive to what the teacher taught.
His school education was equally supplemented and cemented with spiritual touch received through the letters of his affectionate mother, Rajmata Kulwant Kaur Ji. During his stay in the school, Baba Hardev Singh Ji also developed keen interest in mountaineering. With his class-fellows and even alone, he would cover difficult terrains to reach certain places.
This hobby added the trait of patience and perseverance in his life. He was never found tired or worried. He was also very skill-full in vehicle driving and horse riding. On completion of his school education at Patiala, Baba Hardev Singh Ji returned to Delhi and started further education under Delhi University and also took keen interest in the socio-spiritual activities of the Mission. He became very regular in Congregations and Sewa. His humility earned him the name 'Bhola Ji'. In 1971, Baba Hardev Singh Ji joined the Nirankari Sewa Dal as its primary member and enjoyed himself serving in cotton Khaki (brown) uniform.
He organized "Youth Forum" in 1975, which focused on promoting truthful and simple living, service with devotion and love, refraining from incurring undue expenses and practicing prohibition.During the Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam in Delhi in 1975, Baba Hardev Singh Ji was married in a simple ceremony to Savinder Ji, daughter of devoted saints Shri Gurumukh Singh Ji and Smt. Madan Ji of Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Born on January 12, 1958, Savinder Kaur now addressed out of love and devotion by devotees of the Mission as Pujya Mata Ji, is well educated and duty conscious.[3]
He graduated from Delhi University.[3]
In 1975, he married Sawinder Kaur during an annual Nirankari Sant Samagam in Delhi.[3]
Spiritual career
Singh became a member of the Nirankari Seva Dal in 1971. After the assassination of his father Gurbachan Singh, who headed the Sant Nirankari Mission in 1980, he succeeded as the chief leader (satguru) of the organization. In 2005, he established the Nirankari Museum in Sant Nirankari Sarovar complex in New Delhi.[2] Sant Nirankari Mission was established in 1929,[4] by Baba Buta Singh who previously belonged to the Nirankari sect. He was succeed by Baba Avtar Singh. The mission flourished after it shifted base to Delhi from West Punjab, after partition of India in 1947.[5][6] As of 2016, the organization has 2000 centers and millions of followers all over the globe.[7]
Death
Singh died on 13 May 2016 in a car accident near Montreal, Canada. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home minister Rajnath Singh, and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi among others expressed their grief over sudden demise of Baba Hardev Singh.[8][9]
On 17 May 2016, Baba Hardev Singh's wife Sawinder Kaur was chosen fifth chief leader of the mission.[10]
Bibliography
- J. R. D. Satyarthi (1988). Gurudev Hardev (Biography). Sant Nirankari Mandal.
- Shiri Ram Bakshi; Sangh Mittra (2002). Saints of India: Sant Nirankari Baba. Criterion.
- Hardev Singh; Jaganath Sharma (2011). Stream of Thoughts. Sant Nirankari Mandal.
References
- ^ a b Nivedita Dash. "Nirankari mission head Baba Hardev Singh dies in Canada car crash". India Today. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Baba Hardev Singh dead: Who was he". The Indian Express. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Chief Priest of Nirankari sect, Baba Hardev Singh, killed in a car accident in Canada". Jagran. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ J. Gordon Melton; Martin Baumann (2010). Religions of the World, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices. ABC-CLIO. pp. 2528–. ISBN 978-1-59884-204-3. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ Raj Pal Singh (1 April 2004). The Sikhs : Their Journey Of Five Hundred Years. Bhavana Books & Prints. pp. 157–. ISBN 978-81-86505-46-5. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ Roshen Dalal (2010). The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths. Penguin Books India. pp. 324–. ISBN 978-0-14-341517-6. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Nirankari sect head Baba Hardev Singh killed in Canada accident". The Indian Express. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Nirankari spiritual head Baba Hardev Singh dies in road accident - The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Nirankari spiritual leader Baba Hardev Singh dies in road accident in Canada | The Asian Age". The Asian Age. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Baba Hardev Singh's wife Sawinder to head Nirankari sect". 18 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
External links
- Official biography of Baba Hardev Singh at Sant Nirankari Mission
- Sant Nikrankari Mission, Official website
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