Spiritual Mentor

Baba Hardev Singh Ji became the spiritual mentor of the Mission under adverse circumstances when It’s Spiritual Master and a crusader for unity, peace and tranquility Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji had fallen to the bullets of fanatic element on 24 April, 1980.

Young Hardev had lost not only the Satguru but his beloved father also. This was the moment when forbearance, patience and tolerance of every follower of the Mission were under severe stress and a grave test. The very future of the Mission stood challenged.

Followers who had been taught to surrender to the will of God were finding it difficult to accept the verdict of 'destiny' which sounded to them as a deliberate violation of 'divine law' by a handful of misguided men. At the same time, every Nirankari believed that the Satguru is an ever-living entity which would manifest itself in some other physical frame or human body.

They had, however, not to wait for long. Immediately after the funeral of the mortal remains of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji at the electric crematorium in Delhi on 27th April, 1980, Hardev was greeted and hailed as the Head of the Mission and everybody present witnessed the Satguru already manifested in him.

His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji, who was known for his calm nature, addressed the devotees as a perfect spiritual master. He said "Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji's martyrdom is the will of God. Perceptions differ from people to people. The ignorant say that it may lead to bloodshed but the devotees believe that being a supreme sacrifice, it shall usher in peace and harmony.

Imbibing such lofty ideals, we should continue to spread the Mission with a greater zeal." Baba Hardev Singh Ji ruled out even the remotest thought of vengeance saying that 'it would go contrary to what Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji lived and sacrificed his life for'.

He exhorted devotees to carry on his message of compassion, goodwill, love and truth and pray for the welfare of one and all. The result was quite instantaneous and healthy. Followers remained non-violent even in the face of serious provocations from fanatics and extremists. And when the day came in 1981, Baba Ji ordained it to be experiential as Manav Ekta Divas (Human Unity Day) and not as Martyrdom Day etc.