April 24 is a big landmark in the history of Nirankari Mission. It is on this day Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Maharaj sacrificed his life for the principles of truth, humility, compassion and selfless service to humanity.

In continuation of the same spirit and upholding the basic principles of the Mission to serve, the Vancouver branch participated in this noble cause on Saturday, April 23, 2011 by organizing a blood donation camp, which is a regular feature of Vancouver branch for the last several years. These blood donation camps are held twice every year to facilitate all saints to participate in this humane cause and seek blessings of His Holiness Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj.

Saints, both young and old, first time donors to experienced volunteers, took time out of their busy schedule to get together at Canadian Blood services Centre in Surrey to donate blood and thereby follow the message of their Satguru His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj that “Blood should flow in veins and not in drains”. Some saints who were there to donate blood, were not able to donate due to the strict donation guidelines.  The genuine intention of these saints is recognized as well. The next blood donation campaign will be held in October/November this year. This selfless service and an opportunity to serve the community was very well appreciated by local clinic officials.

Next day on Sunday, April 24, Manav Ekta Diwas Samagam was held at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan in Richmond, British Columbia. Rev. Daljit Sahib Ji presided. All the saints paid tributes to the great sacrifice of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Maharaj and Chacha Partap Singh Ji. A Sewa Dal rally was held at the Bhawan before the Samagam in which all Sewa Dal members participated.

A video Vichar by His Holiness Satguru Baba Hardev Singh ji Maharaj was played.  Langar (community meal) was served after the congregation.

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