With the Grace of His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, Sant Nirankari Mission - Australia
held its 2nd Australian Nirankari Sewadal Camp from 12th June to 13th June, 2010 at Cataract Scout Park,
New South Wales, Australia. Although it was the 2nd Camp, it was first of its kind as it had saints
participating from all over Australia including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns
and Canberra along with saints from New Zealand.
 

The camp was then inaugurated by Rev. Chanbir Chadha Ji (President – SNM Australia) along with
Rev. Devinder Rana Ji (Member In charge, Sewadal – SNM Australia) and Rev. Indar Jit Ji
(Pramukh – SNM Melbourne). The camp was also graced by the presence of experienced and respected
saints including Rev. Shashi Grover Ji (Vice-President, SNM – Australia), Rev. Harbhajan Panchhi Ji
(Executive Member – SNM Australia) and Rev. Chacha Ramchand Ji (Sewadal – Patiala).

Rev. Sunny Duggal Ji (Shanchalak – SNM, Melbourne) and Rev. Romi Ji (Shanchalak – SNM, Sydney)
shared a brief on achievements of respective Sewadal units over the past two years at the
Welcome congregation which commenced with Sewadal Prayer under the guidance of Rev. Adarsh Ji
(Shikshak – SNM, Melbourne) and Rev. Navneet Ji (Shikshak – SNM Sydney). Sewadal Incharge for Auckland,
New Zealand - Rev. Prince Ji very humbly did seek blessings from the sadh sangat to reach the bench-marks
set by Melbourne and Sydney units in regards to Sewadal activities. Rev. Ravinder Ji briefly highlighted
the Sewadal activities in Adelaide, which was added to the existing list of Sewadal units in Australia, last year.
The highlight of the camp was the set up of Sewadal units in Brisbane to be coordinated
by Rev. Gulshan Ji and Rev. Manjeet Ji, also unit in Perth to be coordinated by Rev. Naveen Rahul Ji.
This was followed by an introduction of all the Sewadal members. Dignitaries on the stage included
Rev. Chanbir Ji, Rev. Indar Jit Ji and Rev. Devinder Rana Ji who welcomed everyone to the camp
and appreciated the support and dedication of each of the Sewadal members.

Welcome congregation was concluded by Rev. Chanbir Ji, who once again extended a warm welcome
to all the Sewadal members and emphasised on the purpose and importance of such camps.
He congratulated everyone for the progression of Sewadal in Australia from 3 to 5 units, Brisbane and Perth
being the new units since the last Sewadal camp. He also highlighted the commencement of sangat in Cairns
under the guidance of Rev. Arunakar Ji. He prayed unto the holy feet of the true master to bless all of us
with strength and courage to take the activities to a new level following the path of truth.

Day 2 – 13th June 2010, Sunday
All the members were served tea and snacks between 5:00AM to 6:30AM on 13th June 2010. The beginning
of the second day of the Sewadal Camp was marked by the Physical Training session at 7.00AM under the
guidance of Rev. Harkishan Ji (Ex-Sewadal Sanchalak, Patiala), Rev. Chacha Ramchand Ji, Rev. Adarsh Ji
and Rev. Navneet Ji. This session touched up on the importance of various P.T. exercises in keeping Sewadal
active and fit, followed by a complete rehearsal of the Sewadal rally. Rev. Harkishan Ji also highlighted
the importance of discipline and fitness in the life of a Sewadal member in order to render selfless service
to the community. This enthusiastic training session was followed by a tea break.

All the Sewadal members then gathered at 10.00AM in full uniform for the Sewadal training session
which commenced with the Sewadal prayer. A quick inspection of the uniforms was undertaken to ensure
everything was up to the mark, as Sewadal members’ actions and thoughts are a physical representation of the
mission to the world. Rev. Romi Ji and Rev. Sunny Ji then interactively presented role plays highlighting
the Do’s and Dont's while performing various Sewadal duties. This was followed by the group activity session
where more than 20 teams each constituting of six Sewadal members presented five key points to be considered
while performing various Sewadal duties like stage setup, car park, opening and closing of Bhawan, langar, etc.
This turned out to be a very enlightening and resourceful session for all. Moreover the key points discussed
will be sent to all the braches in Australia and New Zealand to help render services better. Rev. Devinder Rana Ji
accentuated on performing sewa in word and spirit. Rev. Chacha Ramchand Ji then concluded the session
encouraging all the Sewadal members to perform all the duties expressing thankfulness towards the true master
with a smile, to enjoy the absolute bliss while performing sewa. He also elucidated the history of Sewadal
and importance of such camps. After the brain storming session lunch was served.

The final session for the day commenced at 4:00PM which included the formal Sewadal Rally and fun activities
followed by a note thanks from Rev. Devinder Rana Ji who appreciated all the participants and Sewadal Adhikaris
and the In-charges of Sewadal units in making the Sewadal camp a success. He stressed that development in
Sewadal does not relate to quantity as an increase in number, but rather refers to quality i.e. increasing the substance
for performance of services carried out by Sewadal members. Rev. Chanbir Ji then concluded the camp by
congratulating all who were part of this camp and expressed his gratitude towards Baba Ji for blessing in this form. 

It is due to the sheer dedication of the media team and the blessings of all saints that made it possible for all the
participants to seek blessings from Rev. Amrik Singh Ji, Rev. K R Chadha Ji and Rev. H L Arora Ji in the form
of an audio presentation. Most importantly the camp was blessed by a special message from His Holiness
Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, in the form a video presentation congratulating everyone for the successful
completion of the camp and encouraging the need of such camps for facilitating Sewadal which enables members
and other saints to reflect, improve and refine certain skills and to blissfully accept all services.  

It is with the grace of His Holiness that saints marked a successful and wholesome conclusion of the camp by
seeking blessings from fellow saints and submitting registration passes and feedback forms accordingly.