The Last Journey

It is said that Baba Buta Singh Ji knew about his end. In 1943, he was convalescing at a popular tourist resort, Koh Murree (now in Pakistan). Some of his disciples were looking after him. He asked Baba Avtar Singh Ji to call other disciples also. When most of the disciples assembled, Baba Buta Singh Ji asked Baba Avtar Singh Ji to arrange for some white sheets, etc. normally required at the time of funeral.

After everything was arranged, he took out his white Dupatta i.e. scarf and put it round the neck of Baba Avtar Singh Ji and bowed at his feet. All other disciples understood that he was nominating Baba Avtar Singh Ji as his successor to head the Mission. He told Baba Avtar Singh Ji that white Dupatta is not a sign of decoration; it is a symbol of responsibility. It is like a necklace of razors.

The razors may not harm so long as the neck is straight. What he meant was that he should move straight on the path of the Truth without permitting his mind to waver. All the disciples bowed at the feet of Baba Avtar Singh Ji and thus accepted him as their Spiritual Master.

Moments later, Baba Buta Singh breathed his last. His body was taken on its last journey in a procession led by Military Band. And this closed the first chapter of the history of the Sant Nirankari Mission.