Dera Sacha Sauda witnessed a sea of devotion beyond measure, Holy Bhandara celebrations painted in the colors of patriotism
- Queues of vehicles span several kilometers
- Festivities begin by serving the cows, Hundreds of quintals of green fodder, and feed sent to the cowsheds.
- Free ration distributed to 155 families in need
- Nutritious food kits were given to 15 elderly under the ‘Service to the orphaned parents’ campaign
- Volunteers take initiative to get 15 poor children treated, children also handed over nutritious food kits
- The planet receives over 37 lakh trees as a present; yet another milestone toward environmental protection
Sirsa: The 55th Holy Incarnation Day of Dera Sacha Sauda’s Revered Guru, Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan, was celebrated with pomp and gaiety by crores of devotees at the Dera on Monday.
On this occasion, the entire Shah Satnam Ji Dham Ashram could be seen immersed in colors of patriotism with thousands waving the Indian Tricolor with pride. At the same time, thousands tuned in to the online form to become a part of this grand spectacle. the Bhandara gave impetus to the 142 humanitarian works being carried out under the guidance of revered Guru Ji.
As is the tradition at DSS, the festivities began with a welfare work—’ Feeding all creatures’, under which fodder for thousands of cows was provided to the local cowsheds. The aim of this selfless exercise was to ensure that they remain healthy and are fed nutritious food.
The Monday’s spiritual congregation (Naamcharcha) was a witness to the unique blend of spirituality and patriotism. Lakhs of Tricolour flags were being waved as 155 families in need were provided free rations.
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The humanitarian welfare works didn’t end there, 15 elderly were provided rations under the ‘Service to the orphaned parents” campaign, while 15 poor children were given free treatments and nutritious ration kits that included fruits, etc.
As part of the 55th birthday celebrations, specialist doctors also provided free-of-cost consultations to thousands of patients at the ‘Jan Kalyan Parmarthi Shivir‘ organized at Shah Satnam Ji Speciality Hospitals, Sirsa. Earlier, to mark the occasion of Holy Incarnation Day, the Sadh-Sangat of Dera Sacha Sauda planted 37 lakh 30 thousand 462 saplings in the country and abroad on Aug 14th and contributed significantly to environmental protection.
At the same time, following the call by Revered Guru Ji in his 11th spiritual letter, the followers paid their homage to the freedom fighters and the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the independence of the country by installing the national flag, the tricolor, at their homes, vehicles, and establishments. Revered Guru Ji was born at Sri Gurusar Modia, Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan) on August 15, 1967. On the auspicious occasion of The Holy Incarnation Day, the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda saw unparalleled reverence, faith, and amazing zeal and passion.
The followers started coming to Shah Satnam Ji Dham and Shah Mastana Ji Dham, unabated. At 11 am on August 15, the entire pandal was full to its capacity with followers even before the start of the namcharcha of the holy Bhandara. Along with this, as far as one could see there were vehicles heading toward the ashram from all directions. Long queues of vehicles were seen for several kilometers on the routes.
On this auspicious occasion, devotees of Dera Sacha Sauda reached the namcharcha pandal dancing to the tune of their traditional instruments in their traditional costumes and expressing their joy by congratulating each other. The namcharcha of the holy Bhandara began with a message of gratitude to Revered Guru Ji Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan as the holy slogan of ‘Dhan-Dhan Satguru Tera Hi Aasra’.
After this, the Kavirajs ( lead singers) sang in praise of the Guru through various devotional bhajans. After that, the pious words of Revered Guru Ji were played, which the followers listened to with rapt attention. On this occasion, Revered Guru Ji said that Satsang (spiritual congregation), Seva (service), and Sumiran ( meditation) are three things that are very important for the soul.
When a person becomes egotistic and arrogant, the person lags behind not only in worldly matters but spiritually as well. When he attends a spiritual congregation, he gets enlightened about what should be done and what he must avoid doing. During the namcharcha, a documentary showing the favors done by Pujya Guru Ji to humanity was also played and the 11th spiritual letter of Revered Guru Ji was read out to the followers. At the end of the namcharcha, the lakhs of attendees were fed langar-prasad in a span of a few minutes.
