CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Filled with the divine message of spiritual awakening, love, devotion and human unity, the 79th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam was held with faith and spiritual enthusiasm at the Nirankari Spiritual Complex in Samalkha, Haryana. Held under the sacred guidance of Param Revered Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj and Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji, the four-day congregation saw participation by lakhs of devotees from India and abroad, including thousands from the Bhopal Zone, who received the benefit of the Satguru’s divine darshan and sacred messages.
The central theme of this year’s Samagam was “Awakening”. On the first day, during the “Message in the Name of Humanity”, Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj said true awakening comes only when a person lives with the awareness of the presence of the Almighty at every moment and adopts spirituality in life. She said Brahm Gyan is not the final stage of awakening but its beginning. Applying the teachings received from satsang in one’s conduct, living with love and humility, and staying away from ego and criticism are the true signs of spirituality.
Before the first day’s “Message in the Name of Humanity” programme, a special press conference was organised. Journalists and media representatives from across the country participated and received information about the Samagam’s spiritual philosophy, objectives and public welfare activities.
On the second day, a grand Sevadal rally was organised, in which thousands of Sevadal brothers and sisters from India and abroad participated enthusiastically. Through physical exercises, sports, cultural presentations and short plays, the spirit of discipline, cooperation and selfless service was displayed. On the occasion, the white flag, the symbol of the Mission’s peace and unity, was also hoisted. Blessing the Sevadal, Satguru Mata Ji said service is not only a responsibility but an integral part of life. A true sevadar is one who keeps Nirankar in the heart and remains ready for the welfare of humanity in every situation.
On the same day, Satguru Mata Ji explained the true form of awakening and said awareness is not limited to external alertness; consciousness is also necessary in thoughts, emotions and conduct. Earlier, Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji, through the example of a visually impaired person and a lantern, explained that adopting only an outer form is not enough; the light of Brahm Gyan, love and dedication must remain continuously awakened in life. On this occasion, the Chishti Foundation honoured Satguru Mata Ji with the Global Peace Award.
The Nirankari exhibition, equipped with modern technology and attractive presentations, remained a major centre of attraction for devotees at the Samagam. It was divided into three sections: the main exhibition, the children’s exhibition and the Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation (S.N.C.F.) exhibition. Through these, the Mission’s spiritual teachings, social services and works for human welfare were presented effectively.
On the third day of the Samagam, Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj said in her discourses that remaining steady in the love of the Almighty in every situation is true awakening. Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji also inspired devotees, saying that where change in circumstances is possible, positive efforts should be made, and where change is not possible, the ability to accept them with ease should be developed. On this occasion, Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini had darshan of Satguru Mata Ji and received blessings. Several public representatives and dignitaries also had darshan of Satguru Mata Ji and Nirankari Rajpita Ji.
For the convenience of differently abled devotees, special arrangements were made at all entry gates for wheelchairs, accommodation, food and drinking water. Screens were also installed for easy viewing of the programmes. Under health services, eight allopathic and six homeopathic dispensaries, 15 first-aid centres, a chiropractic camp and a 120-bed temporary hospital equipped with 15 ICU facilities were set up on the premises. For emergency services, 12 ambulances of the Mission and 30 ambulances of the Haryana government were available, of which 15 were equipped with ventilators. At the chiropractic camp, specialist doctors from India and abroad provided services.
For devotees, a large langar arrangement was made at four locations on the premises, where food was served day and night. In addition, 22 canteens provided snacks, tea, coffee and drinking water at concessional rates. Through devotees partaking of langar together, the spirit of equality and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” was seen taking shape.
On the concluding day, Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj said in her blessings that the true meaningfulness of Brahm Gyan lies in adopting it in life and bringing it into thoughts, conduct and actions. The four-day spiritual event concluded in an atmosphere filled with love, devotion and faith. Devotees began leaving for their respective destinations, carrying inspiration and sweet memories from the Satguru’s messages.
The Kavi Darbar held on all four days of the Samagam was also a special attraction this year. Women and men poets, including child poets, participated enthusiastically. A total of 80 poets presented their self-composed poems on the theme “Awakening” with emotion in various languages, including Hindi, Rajasthani, Punjabi, English, Haryanvi, Multani, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Sanskrit.
After the conclusion of the 79th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam, a mass marriage ceremony was organised in Samalkha in the sacred presence of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj and Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji. On this occasion, 126 newly married couples began their new lives by tying the knot in a simple ceremony and received the Satguru’s blessings.
The ceremony began with the traditional jaymala and Nirankari sanjha-haar. Mission president respected Rajkumari Ji and other executive members placed the sanjha-haar on the newly married couples and wished them a happy married life. This was followed by the singing of devotional Nirankari laav in Hindi, containing teachings for a household life based on love, trust, respect and dedication. At the end, Satguru Mata Ji and Nirankari Rajpita Ji showered flowers on the newlyweds and blessed them with a life of happiness, peace and joy.
Inspiring the newly married couples, Satguru Mata Ji said the spirit of mass marriage should not remain limited to an event but should become an ideal for living life. Husband and wife should fulfil their responsibilities equally, face every situation in life with love, trust and mutual coordination, and move forward as complements to each other.
Sant Nirankari Mandal secretary respected Shri Joginder Sukhija Ji informed that, in the ceremony organised with the cooperation of the Social Welfare Department, newly married couples from Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, as well as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, participated. The marriage of 126 couples from different languages, regions and cultures together became a beautiful example of equality, unity and global brotherhood.
In this way, the 79th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam concluded with the message of spiritual awakening, love, service, dedication and humanity. The event became an inspiring example of unity in diversity and of binding the entire human family together with the thread of love.
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