With the benign blessings of His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj the Manav Ekta Samagam or Human Unity Day was celebrated at the Sydney Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan in the presence of Rev Amrik Singh Ji from Sant Nirankari Mandal Delhi HQ.

Saints of all age groups came to attend the special Samagam and expressed their understanding and significance of Human Unity Day. They recited hymns, poems and narrated their individual experiences.  Many gave references to the blood donation camp that had taken place the day before and spoke of how we should serve selflessly keeping in mind the teachings of the Almighty.

Some speakers spoke about their personal and direct experiences with Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji. They spoke of the love and affection they received from him and his dedication toward spreading the message of truth, unity and universal brotherhood. In the congregation following the assassination of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji, His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji told his followers that the only way to avenge his death was to turn hatred into love and spread divinity with much more vigor among all people to fulfill the task taken up by the great Guru who had made the supreme sacrifice for the sake humanity and human values. Nirankari Babaji's directions were to spread the message of Truth to every corner of the world and ensure that "Blood flows in veins and not in drains".

Rev Ram Chand Ji from Adelaide spoke of the time when he was blessed with the opportunity to listen to a discourse by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji. In his discourses Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji stated that the mission would not be publicized through posters and banners. He went on to say that the mission was publicizing itself through its saints and that these saints were living posters and banners, reflecting the teachings of the mission through their good deeds. Rev Amrik Singh Ji, Mrs Gurmeet Kaur Ji, Mrs. Shashi Ji, Mrs. Swatantra Gujral Ji, Rev Chanbir Ji spoke about the great martyrdom of the great Master, at the behest of the fanatics, for the sake of humanity and mankind. Mr. Puneet Adhen ji recited a devotional song befitting the occasion in the memory of Satguru's supreme sacrifice.

The Samagam was filled with a mixture of emotions varying from happiness, contentment, amazement, and tears of appreciation for the sacrifices made by Baba Gurbachan Singh and Rev Partap Singh Ji and several other devotees from Punjab and other states who stood firm and sacrificed their lives for the sake of truth and their names will be embedded in golden words in history of mission.  In particular, the wisdom and experiences shared by sister Gurmeet Ji (wife of Rev Amrik Singh ji) touched each soul present in the Samagam and left the saints wanting to hear more.

In his postulation, Rev Amrik Singh Ji stated that April 24th, 1980 will be remembered forever by people all over the world, the day when Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji sacrificed his life and became a symbol of humanity, peace and love.  He stated that we see and hear of soldiers giving their lives for their country all the time, but only the True Master and his devotees did sacrifice their lives in order to uphold human values and establish peace, unity and human brotherhood.

The Samagam ended with the final prayer and the community meal was served to all the saints who attended. The attendance was about 250 and the congregation was held in a special designed marquee just in front of Sangat hall. The Samagam was a grand success.

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