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Sant Isher Singh | |
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| Born | Isher Singh 5 August 1905 |
| Died | 25 August 1975 (aged 70) |
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
| Other names | Sant Ishar Singh Ji, Gulab Singh |
| Occupations |
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| Organization | Rara Sahib |
| Known for | Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib |
| Title | Sant |
| Predecessor | Sant Baba Attar Singh |
| Successor | Sant Baba Kishan Singh |
| Parents |
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| Honours | Portrait in the Central Sikh Museum |
Sant Isher Singh Ji (August 26, 1905 – August 9, 1975) also known as Sant Ishar Singh Ji was a renowned Sikh saint, preacher, singer and writer from the Rara Sahib region of Punjab, India.[1][2] He was born in Alowal, a small village in the Ropar district of Punjab, to Baba Ram Singh, a farmer, and Mata Rattan Kaur, a homemaker.[3][4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
From a young age, Sant Isher Singh Ji showed interest in spirituality and spent most of his time reading religious texts and attending kirtans and other religious events.[6] He was given an educated and participated in various fields, including sports, academics, and social work. However, he was always in search of the truth and began going to the Gurudwara to do Kirtan.[7] He met and received blessings from Sant Attar Singh Ji. In 1922,[8] Sant Isher Singh Ji left home and dedicated himself to serving Sant Attar Singh Ji at Rara Sahib. He was then joined by Sant Kishan Singh Ji, who then became his successor of Rara Sahib.[9][3][10]
Charity Work[edit]
Sant Isher was also a dedicated humanitarian and his followers established several charitable organizations, including the Sant Isher Singh Charitable Trust and the Sant Isher Singh Ji Memorial Public Trust, which continue to provide education, healthcare, and other essential services to people in need.[11]
Death[edit]
On August 9, 1975, Sant Isher Singh Ji passed away peacefully while in deep meditation in England. His followers believe that his soul merged with the divine and his physical body was left behind. He was never married, nor did he have children.[12]
Sant Ishar Singh Memorial Hospital[edit]
In recent years, the Sant Ishar Singh Memorial Hospital in Rara Sahib, which was established by Sant Isher Singh Ji has been huge in providing medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. In May 2021, the hospital opened a 50-bedded COVID Care Centre to provide medical treatment to COVID-19 patients.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib". Rara Sahib.
Sant Isher Singh Ji was born of Mata Ratan Kaur, in the household of Sardar Ram Singh Nambardar, on 5th August 1905 at village Allowal, district Patiala. The parents named their son Gulab Singh. Nobody knew that one day this "Gulab" (meaning rose) would spread his fragrance far and wide. He received the basic worldly education from the primary School of village 'Chulela'.
- ^ "Tracks by Sant Baba Ishar Singh (Rara Sahib)". SikhNet.
- ^ a b "Sant Baba Ishar Singh (Rara Sahib)". Sikh Net.
- ^ "Never look at anyone's faults - Bachan Sant Isher Singh Ji Rara Sahib". Nihung Santhia. 6 August 2020.
- ^ Singh, Giani Mehar (2010). Nau Rattan (in Punjabi). Lahore Book Shop. p. 300.
- ^ Sahib, Rara (2019). 13 Diamonds: The Treasures of Bhai Daya Singh Ji. Biddles Books. p. 124. ISBN 9781913218188.
- ^ "Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh". Sant Ishar Singh.
- ^ Doabia, Harbans Singh (1995). Life Stories of The Sikh Saints. South Asia Books. p. 20. ISBN 8172051433.
- ^ "Ilford's Sikh community pen tribute to 'inspirational' leader Baba Ji". Illford Recorder.
Baba Ji arrived in England in 1991 after spending 22 years in Rara Sahib, India. There, he devoted his life to serving the congregation under the guidance and teachings of the true saints, Sri Maan Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji and Sri Maan Sant Baba Kishan Singh Ji (Rara Sahib Wale).
- ^ Singh, Sant Ishar Singh. Ishwar Amolak Lal (in Punjabi and Gurmukhi). Rara Sahib.
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- ^ "Experiences with Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji - Bhai Inderjit Singh Ji and Sunny Singh | Gurmukh Series". Basics of Sikhi.
- ^ "50-bedded Covid Care Centre at Sant Ishar Singh Memorial Hospital Rara Sahib to start treatment from May 13 : Deputy Commissioner". 5 Dariya News.
To augment the health infrastructure especially in the rural hinterland which has been witnessing a spurt in Covid infections, the district administration today stated that a 50-bedded Covid Care Centre would start its operations from Sant Ishar Singh Memorial Hospital, Rara Sahib (Ludhiana) from May 13, 2021
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