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Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj addressed the Nirankari fraternity all across the globe in a virtual form on the topic ‘Gyan and Vivek’ (God Knowledge and Conciousness) on October 18, 2020 from Mussorrie, Uttrakhand.

Satguru Mata Ji said:-

“Today, as we all have seen that the theme for samagam is ‘Stability’ and the logo is a symbolic form of a tree. When the wind blows the tree sways, the branches and the leaves also sway but, the roots of the tree hold it strongly and do not allow it to move irrespective of how strong the wind is blowing. The tree stands stable at its position because its roots are so deep and hold it strongly. Likewise, if we have to stay stable in our life then, no matter how unstable the situation is outwardly but, we can be stable from inside by being connected to the stable God. If our roots are such that we have full faith in this Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan) and God (Nirankar) then that faith of ours keeps us stable. Then no matter what happens in the world a devotee remains unshaken in his life. He becomes stable being connected with the stable God.

For example, if water remains stagnant at a place, it becomes a reason for filth and mosquitoes to thrive in. Then the endeavour is that the water doesn’t remain stagnant at one place and if we consider muddy water; we notice that once it is kept still at a place, the mud slowly settles down and we get clear and transparent water on top. So, if we talk about our mind; what kind of stability do we need? There are so many thoughts going on in our mind that when we connect with God (Nirankar) through God Remembrance (Simran), it leads to peace.

It’s such stability that inspite of disturbing thoughts, they calm down our mind and they settle down at the bottom like the mud in the muddy water and then we move ahead with a clear heart and pure feelings. Unlike, the water which is so dirty that it is unable to settle down and insects and mosquitoes start breeding on its surface. What kind of stability do we want? We need to think and decide. If we connect with God (Nirankar) and stay in the company of saints (Sangat) then we shall achieve stability in the true sense. In today’s congregation, we repeatedly listened about the role of wisdom after the Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan). After receiving the Divine Knowledge our conscious awakens and our responsibility increases that we should take every step by staying connected with God (Nirankar) because the moment we forget God then within moments we shall lose connectivity with the Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan) and we are bound to err.

May Almighty bless us that we all focus on the upcoming Virtual Samagam (Congregation) though, we will not be present in a physical form this year but, we must enjoy the bliss of attending the Samagam from our homes and we should contribute in Selfless Service (Sewa), in whatever possible way. May God bless that we consciously weigh every word and every action of ours and our mind is absolutely stable by connecting with God (Nirankar).”

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With the grace and blessing of Her Holiness Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj. Sant Nirankari Mandal, Hong Kong took an initiative and got an opportunity to serve more than 120 homeless people in Hong Kong around the streets of Sham Shui Po on September 30, 2020.

Meal boxes of vegetarian Buddhist food, fruit and a bottle of water were distributed to those without shelter and homes.

It was a learning experience to be grateful to Almighty Nirankar for providing us comforts and giving us a chance to serve mankind. Most of the homeless people who were served were senior citizens who either had no money or a family and were left alone to live on the streets. Their sense of appreciation made us feel more thankful to God (Nirankar) and this Divine-Knowledge (Gyan).

May Nirankar bless mankind with this God-Knowledge and Grace.

By the Grace of Her Holiness Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, SNM Branch Ann Arbor/Detroit-USA took continuous steps for service to humanity during Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Most recently on September 26, 2020, branch members and Sewadal members rendered their selfless service in the form of pre-packaging and distribution of masks, gloves and sanitizers to the local community at large, in an around Westland Michigan.

The love and respect exchanged between our communities and Sant Nirankari Mission branch has been priceless. We thank Nirankar Satguru for giving us this opportunity to be in service of Humanity.

Service for humanity during Covid-19: Ann Arbor, USA, September 26, 2020

With the divine grace of HH Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, a Blood Donation Camp was organised by Sector-24, Unit No.424 at Sector level on the divine occasion of Mukti Parv, 15th August, 2020 at Ground No. 8, Nirankari Chowk, Delhi.

The Event was inaugurated by Rev. Ashok Manchanda Ji (Member Incharge – Land & Purchase & Member Incharge – Branches Delhi NCR & Greater Delhi) along with Rev. Brig. PS Cheema Ji (General Secretary & Member Incharge Social Welfare), Rev. JS Khurana Ji (Roshan Minar Saint), Rev. Sulekh Sathi Ji (Zonal Incharge North-Delhi NCR) and Rev. Manmohan Khurana Ji (Sanyojak, Sant Nirankari Colony).

A total of 92 Blood Donors, including Sewadal Members of Unit 424 which included Ladies and Gents and MLA – Dilip Pandey (AAP) participated in the Camp and gave their immense contribution in making the event successful.

The Corona Virus pandemic has left the entire world in a state of helplessness. With billions affected due to this grave disease, the Sant Nirankari Mission stepped forward to help communities across the world. From feeding the hungry to distributing masks, sanitizers, supplies and donating blood, the Sant Nirankari Mission has served humanity in almost every country across the globe.

With the grace of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, Fort Lauderdale Branch in Florida, USA was also blessed with the opportunity to serve the community in the fight against COVID-19. Volunteers of the Sant Nirankari Mission organized a Food Drive on May 29th and donated food, hygiene items along with masks to the Broward Outreach Center for the homeless. The Outreach Center thanked the Mission for the selfless contribution and appreciated the effort.

In addition to the Food Drive, Branch also donated 2000 masks to the City of Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety on June 1st. The City Officials will be distributing the masks to Assisted Living Facilities for frail and vulnerable senior citizens who are in need of protecting themselves. The City department will also be using the masks for the homeless and those in need.

People across the world have been suffering from financial setbacks and there has been a decline in their mental wellbeing. Millions have suffered medically and the death toll has been rising at an alarming rate.

We pray to Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj to bless the entire humanity during this pandemic so that life comes back to normal.

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The Samarpan Diwas congregation to commemorate the teachings of Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, was held in a virtual format in the Divine Presence of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj. The virtual format was due to the Covid-19 situation.

Addressing the Global Nirankari fraternity Satguru Mata Ji stated:-

“Today, on the occasion of Samarpan Diwas, we are reminiscing the valuable teachings of Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, exemplified in the timespan of 36 years of His life. It is a common established fact that, be it a youngster or even a child, everyone will be able to share, at least one personal, memorable experience, while attending the spiritual congregation; where they were deeply touched by the everlasting and blissful smile of Baba Ji. Those precious moments seemed as if one had received immense happiness and affection. That’s why, everyone could relate to the terminology used by Mata Savinder Ji Maharaj for Baba Ji that, He was ‘Love Personified’.

Baba Ji was an epitome of love, He lived His life in spreading warmth and kindness and He expected each one of us to imbibe the same values in our lives. There is a very famous quote in The Holy Bible, “Love thy neighbor”, stating to express compassion and love for our neighbors as we would like to be loved ourselves.

It is not a mere observation but, a reality that whenever we express compassion for the fellow being, we will be the first ones to appreciate inner peace and humility in our own self. The first benefit of this action is that the giver is able to dissolve his ego, accept and visualize the Divine in everyone successfully, which further signifies a genuine acceptance and surrender. Today, being a special occasion everyone has shared that one should lead his or her life in complete devotion and willingly accept all situations; good or bad as God’s Grace. There should be no complaints rather only expression of gratitude to The Almighty (Nirankar).

I had read a story few days ago, which I would like to share with everyone. There were two young bothers, aged 5 and 8 years. The elder one had a disease, which required a blood transfusion but, only a sibling’s blood could be accepted, so the doctor asked the younger brother, “can we transfer blood from your body to your brother’s body so that he recovers from the illness?” Amazingly, he volunteered to donate blood immediately to save his brother’s life. Accordingly, the whole process of transfusion was organized. It so happened that during the process, the younger brother was very happy to see brightness and redness on his brother’s pale face. Alongside, on seeing his own body and face turning pale, he asked the doctor, “Am I going to die now”. The doctor was slightly confused to hear his question. But, the reality was that being an infant he did not comprehend the doctor’s message clearly and thought that he would have to donate all blood from his body. The astonishing part is to see the willingness of a 5 year old child to give away all blood of his body to save his brother. It also highlights his level of acceptance and surrender in such a tender age.

The observation in this story, whether true or false is about the message conveyed, which is very noble. How a child, without thinking about his own self and out of pure love and submission comes forward to save his family member. Similarly, God has created this whole world as one big family and we should serve the mankind selflessly. This transformation, from selfish attitude to selfless behavior can only happen if the focus or centre of your life is, to be a giver.

It is only after recognizing the real purpose, the focal point, the goal of life that we start practicing the values of surrender and acceptance selflessly; to give and share without expecting anything in return. When we become a giver, a transformation takes place in the mind, where one tries to implement the teachings learnt in the spiritual gatherings, where we realize that the theory taught in the Satsang needs to be lived in our life practically and we can mould our thoughts accordingly. Undoubtedly, Reverend Avneet Ji’s life demonstrates and affirms the belief, how he surrendered himself in the holy feet of his Lord Master (Guru), how he steered his life as per the teachings of his teacher. It is to be seen how gracefully he conducted himself in the industry, a field where all sorts of exposures are accessible but, he was glued to the spiritual teachings all the time; so much so that even if he was surrounded by unpleasant activities, he would not only refrain himself from them, in fact he would inspire his fellow beings not to indulge in unethical activities and would even guide them by saying that the best way to avoid walking on the immoral path is to follow the instructions of your Lord Master. There are so many learnings which can be appreciated in Avneet Ji’s life, which if followed will benefit us. In todays time and age, we all are truly blessed, therefore should pursue the same path, enhance our life and always be indebted to Baba Ji for His benevolence, compassion and grace.

I would like to share a personal experience during the NIS in Birmingham. One night, before the programme was supposed to start preparations were going on but, they were behind schedule in completing the desired layout. Amongst many saints who were working there one of them cornered the saint in charge of the Samagam decorations. He used uncomplimentary and unethical language, a language that was not based on the principles of spirituality. I witnessed that Baba Ji was observing the whole scenario; the way the saint on duty was being intimidated, so very calmly He approached them and got involved in the conversation. One of them complained to Baba Ji saying, “See Baba Ji, because of this saint work is neither being done properly nor is it being completed on time.” At that time Baba Ji gave a very valuable learning, never ever to demean or expose anyone. Very briefly Baba Ji explained to the devotees standing there, that the accused saint’s father was the first one to start the concept of artistic creativity in the Mission, inspite of the fact, that in the beginning, he had to face lot of opposition and confrontation. Those days computer technology was not prevalent, yet his father used to sketch on the cover page of so many literature books with his hands.

The message I realized after witnessing the whole situation was that, whenever there is any fight or disharmony amongst each other, the human tendency is to add fuel to the fire. Our effort is always, to support the one who is overbearing and make the other person feel low. On the contrary, what our Guru displayed was that without making anyone feel inferior or small, also without making a hue and cry about the problem, He made both devotees realize that it is immoral to take out faults and one should remain focused in the completion of their assigned duties. How gracefully He handled the situation, by mere appreciation and gave us a very big learning in a very small episode. We are blessed to have been under the Divine Grace of Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj for 36 years, followed by Mata Savinder Ji Maharaj. Throughout our lives Raj Mata Ji also blessed us with the Divine teachings.

Therefore, we should conduct our life on the basis of the spiritual teachings. In the end, I would like to conclude by saying that we should surrender to the Almighty Nirankar truly and not superficially. By merely bowing down and touching the holy feet of saints, just to greet by saying God is Great (Dhan Nirankar) is not appropriate. May we accept our life as the will of God; may we express compassion and acceptance for fellow saints unconditionally and prove worthy of being universal global citizens. May we generate humane qualities for the benefit of society. My only submission is that, whenever there is a referral of the relationship between a Guru and a devotee, there is recognition of Avneet Ji and Baba Ji. By taking inspiration from them, may we also live our life in absolute commitment to the will of God (Nirankar) and trust that all is well for us.

We must be resolute and determined to remain steadfast and equipoised in all situations, maintaining a balanced approach for others and ourselves too. With the Divine Grace may everyone act in accordance with the three aspects of spirituality; Sewa, Simran and Satsang. Whenever this fatal virus eradicates from this earth, the same environment of spiritual congregations will revive. As of now, we are listening to video recordings of devotees on Samarpan Diwas. Let there be peace and prosperity in the world always. Let there be no expression of arrogance but, there should be only submission and humility in our behavior. May God (Nirankar) bless all.”

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Salvation Tour by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj
From February 29, 2020 onwards
Kapurthala, Punjab: March 08, 2020

Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj with Her esteemed spouse Rev. Ramit Chandna Ji and the entourage reached the city of Kapurthala, Punjab. The history of the Mission from this city talks high of the devotion and dedication of Bhapa Ramchand Ji.

A Satsang programme was scheduled in the open grounds but, due to certain reasons had to be shifted to other venue.

In Her holy discourse Satguru Mata Ji said:

“As you all know, due to certain reasons there has been a change in the Satsang programme which was to be held in the grounds today. It was coming to my mind that with the Divine Grace, I got three opportunities to see you all instead of one Satsang programme. The soil of Kapurthala will always be a reminiscence of the devotion of Bhapa Ramchand ji and all of you who are walking on the same path; they are a living symbol of his persona. May you all experience the same adoration and dedication in life, as exemplified by saints always. With the Divine Grace may you all dedicate yourself to the three aspects of spirituality; selfless service (Sewa), company of saints (Satsang) and remembrance of God (Simran) with firm resolve. The responsibility of displaying the saintly qualities should also be recognized because after the experience of the Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan), it is natural to imbibe such holy values in our behavior and alongside tread cautiously.

May all be suffused with righteousness and God like characteristics. Let there be strong faith and devotion for the Almighty in everybody’s spiritual life. With these words I take your leave. Many known personnels must have been invited to attend the Satsang today but, now with the Divine Grace, we shall meet them in the open grounds, as desired by everyone. May Almighty (Nirankar) bless everyone with all the happiness of body, mind and soul. In case anyone is facing challenging moments in life; may he brave through the rough situations with total surrender, trust and faith in God (Nirankar).”

Salvation Tour by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj
From February 29, 2020 onwards
Amritsar, Punjab: March 06, 2020

Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj alongwith the entourage reached the city of Amritsar on 6^th March, 2020; which has a glorious past in history, from the city of Samba. Amritsar is known for the Golden Temple, which was the shrine of the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who built Harmandir Sahib in 1604.

Addressing the mammoth gathering of devotees in the Satsang, Satguru Mata Ji said:

As you all are aware that today’s program in Amritsar was scheduled to happen at the Bhawan but, due to the rains a few adjustments were made for everybody’s comfort. It is gratifying to see the purity and devotion inspite of the bad weather and inconvenience, there is so much enthusiasm in everybody to attend the Satsang. Amongst you all there must have been aged saints, some must not be well and inspite of the sludge due to the rains; still every devotee is eager to participate.

This highlights their unyielding faith, trust and devotion for the Almighty (Nirankar); the true love amongst everyone, co-ordination with one another. The desire to assist and support, to adopt and imbibe the saintly qualities too and stay away from selfishness in life, reflects in each and every devotee. Spirituality is a path that focuses on an individual’s enhancement, which cannot be achieved by imitating or copying others. Each one has to work hard oneself. One starts the spiritual journey only after experiencing the bliss of the Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan). Once the soul connects with the Supreme, pure love manifests itself beautifully that leads to the experience of the Divine Presence at all times and consequently one remains in constant remembrance of God (Nirankar). Subsequently, the whole humanity seems to be one big family and then service to mankind is done willingly. The three aspects of spirituality; selfless service (Sewa), company of saints (Satsang), remembrance of God (Simran) are followed with complete surrenderance and devotion. Eventually, the thoughts become pure, noble and negative emotions are replaced by compassion and respect in mind. With the Divine Grace, may each one be able to embellish and enhance one’s life with devotion and spirituality and this can be achieved by making an effort to improve the shortcomings and imbibe good values.

After gaining the wisdom of eternal truth, it becomes our duty to spread the Divine message through our behavior, as well as with our dealings and interaction with the people around us. May all be steadfast in their spiritual aspect of life. Just like each flower of a garden exudes its own fragrance; similarly, may each devotee be so full of goodness that automatically everyone is attracted towards them.

Salvation Tour by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj
From February 29, 2020 onwards
Learning Temple School, Jammu and Kashmir: March 05, 2020

Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj on Her spiritual tour of Panjab blessed a few cities of Jammu and Kashmir also.

Addressing the saints of Samba and Kathua Satguru Mata Ji stated:-

“Today, on our way to Jammu, it was a delight to see the arrangements made by the devotees in Samba. May everyone present today become more resolute and determined in his or her spiritual journey. As the name of the place Samba suggests; “being responsible”; henceforth, we all should be aware as well as committed to ensure and execute our responsibility; to experience and connect with the Almighty (Nirankar), to do selfless service (Sewa), be in the company of saints (Satsang), to be in remembrance of God (Simran) and finally, to direct our mind to follow the path of Truth.

It was a moment of immense joy and pleasure to visit the school last night and see the children together with the staff. It is our obligatory duty to acquire the knowledge of all subjects that is being imparted in the school and strive hard to become worthy students along with focusing on our thoughts and actions to be honorable human beings.

With the Grace of God (Nirankar) may everyone’s life be in gratitude; develop complete trust and surrender in the will of the Almighty; love one another and by implementing these values in our behavior, spread the message of humanitarianism.”

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Salvation Tour by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj
From February 29, 2020 onwards
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir: March 04, 2020

Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj left Ludhiana and headed for the city of Jammu, which is the winter capital of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This city is famous for its temple in fact, it is known as the city of temples.

Satguru Mata Ji was a companied by Her esteemed spouse Rev. Ramit Chandna Ji and the entourage.

Addressing a large gathering of devotees and God loving people Satguru Mata Ji said:

“Today we all have gathered here in the grounds of Jammu from far off places and have been enjoying the spiritual bliss since the past few hours. The message reiterated repeatedly in the congregation, is the same that has been conveyed since ages by various saints to mankind; be human; avail the opportunity and make the best use of this precious short life. Henceforth, it becomes relevant to adopt and live this life based on human values and Truth; simply because humanity is the true religion. Also, a life led in accordance with human values is a blessing to the society. Everyone should attend the spiritual gatherings, where one can listen to the pearls of wisdom by various saints, which can connect us with the Eternal Truth and guide us with the art of living; if implemented it can transform a life and motivate us to start walking on the path of goodness.

So much of negativity is deeply ingrained in our minds; such as hatred, being critical or judgmental, looking down upon others, host harsh words said by someone in the heart for years and stop communicating with that particular person. Such thoughts will make us egoistic as well as a self-centered human; whereas we should aspire to let go of all negative feelings and strive to be magnanimous, tolerant, benevolent and forgive those who have misbehaved with us. Our purpose of life should be to do good to all.

As the poet Farid ji has stated,

“Farid, do not loose your temper but, do good to even those who are hostile.”

Instinctively, it is a human tendency to react and not respond to any unfavorable words spoken by an individual. In such a situation one should not behave in the same manner, rather one should remember God and our obligatory duties; be enthusiastic to follow the right action accordingly.

In such moments, no matter how difficult it may seem to be, one should express appropriate words, thoughts and actions as per the Divine Values. Our speech should be such that it neither disturbs our own mental equilibrium nor should it hurt the other person. Our actions should be directed by the teachings conferred by saints; never hurt anyone and never make anyone cry. Considering that God has created the whole cosmos and each creation is unique, we should accept the nature of fellow beings as it is, even if it is peculiar. Just like one can make any ornament; be it a bangle or a necklace, from the same gold. Similarly, although each human varies in physical form or may belong to different places, culture or even have a distinct temperament but, in essence, the soul in each living being is the same.

Without realizing that the soul residing in all beings is the same, we nurture petty differences and dislikes; based on complexion, food habits and paths of worship, thus exhibiting our shallow mindset. The only way to rise above the caste system and see oneness in all, is through the Divine Knowledge, (Brahmgyan) which enables to strengthen as well as maintain the vision of equanimity and perceives the Almighty in everyone always. God has given us the intellect, alertness, sense of discrimination to think and apply so that we make a full use of it and benefit our own self as well as people around us. There is a famous line to explain the concept of unity in diversity:-

‘Ikhitilat Ye-Rang-O- Bu Se, Baat Banti Hai. Hum Hi Hum Hain To Kya Hum Hain Tum Hi Tum Ho, To Kya Tum Ho.’

Meaning that, inspite of numerous variations, beauty in all is the only underlying common factor. Just like there are so many different types of flowers in a garden, yet one common feature amongst them is that they all are very soft and fragrant. Similarly, whenever we visualize Divinity in all beings and consider this concept as a substratum of our life then there are no barriers or walls of any kind in our mind. There is an emergence of only love and compassion for everyone. We will be able to build bridges of love, which shall connect each other; it should be our sincere effort to enhance the beautiful world created by the Creator.

The way to move forward is to make an effort by transforming our own life first. As it is, only the saints fulfill this duty as exemplified by Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, for whom no one was an alien; who served with a feeling of Oneness and did not consider only few to be a part of his family. Similarly, when we wish and pray for the welfare of all then automatically a feeling of kinship, the desire to serve benevolently, to generate comfort, joy and relief is generated.

In order to strengthen such a transformation one needs to be in the company of like minded individuals in spiritual gatherings; so that one can listen, absorb, adopt their valuable knowledge that enables not to waver the positive thoughts and builds complete trust in the Omnipresent God. By following the three aspects of spirituality; selfless service (Sewa), constant remembrance of God (Nirankar) after God-realization (Brahmgyan) (Simran), be in the company of saints (Satsang); one not only benefits the society rather enriches his own self.

On deep reflection, we would realize that in the midst of so much action around us, how much time and priority do we give to spirituality in our life. Undoubtedly, one should perform his or her obligatory duties; surely one cannot follow the spiritual journey by overlooking or neglecting the work or family. We must do the needful but, simultaneously should not get so involved that one is totally lost in the worldly affairs and overlooks the real source i.e. God. Our sincere effort should be to immerse our self deeply in the wisdom of the Eternal Truth, as much as possible. The worldly affairs are transitory and temporary. Our behavior also wavers; sometimes we are very happy, whereas unfavorable situations make us sad too. It is the experience or the wisdom of the Divine Presence which brings stability and tranquility in our thoughts and enables us to lead our life wisely and peacefully.

With the God’s Grace may each one be blessed with this Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan) and may every devotee enhance his or her life. We should prove worthy of living in a human body and may each saint present today is a living temple. With the Grace of Almighty their hearts become so pure that there is no place for malice, intolerance and petty thinking and everyone pursues the path of devotion. The world will always try to influence but, we should be very clear and firm in making our choices. With the Divine Grace may each one of you embellish his or her spiritual journey; let there be no negativity in the thoughts.”

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