Gobind Sadan
God's house Without Walls

Permanent Memorial for Babaji

On 3 June, a series of Akhand Paths (24 hours a day readings of the entire Guru Granth Sahib) began early in the morning, and will continue non-stop until 24 December, the anniversary of Baba Virsa Singh’s passing.

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Devotees from near and far—Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians—shared prayers for the foundation of a memorial place for their beloved Baba Virsa Singh at the site of his Samadhi in Gobind Sadan.

Hardip Singh led the assembly in communal prayer. To lend Gobind Sadan’s interfaith trademark, the ardas was followed by Pandit Anand Lal Mishra offering prayers and puja according to Hindu tradition, Gobind Sadan’s Imam Jabar Ali recited verses from the Holy Qur’an, and Russian sevadar Ludmila Borodina said Jesus’ Prayer in Russian. Seven sevadars joined in placing offerings and setting bricks in the hole for the first of the pillars. The ceremony concluded with a traditional Havan. Many devotees have expressed their eagerness to participate in seva for the memorial, which is being built in the field below Maharaj ji’s house.  The inspiring 7-sided structure will be constructed around and over the temporary Samadhi structure, and will be surrounded by fountains.

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“Keep growing in love for your Master. Do not look to this side or that or even at the path ahead, because people will always be criticizing you.”

Baba Virsa Singh

“Trees do not wear crosses, but the great spiritual beings see God in trees. Water has no symbols, but Guru Gobind Singh says, ‘My God is in water.”

Baba Virsa Singh JI

"We do spiritual practices to gradually prepare the way for enlightenment. It does not come immediately."

Baba Virsa Singh JI

"Management does not change things. It is God who changes people."

Baba Virsa Singh JI

"Our mind is not controlled. It is a fire fed by wood from the whole world."

Baba Virsa Singh JI

"Think that everything in this world exists with God’s blessings, whether we regard it as pleasant or unpleasant."

Baba Virsa Singh JI

"First look within yourself, and then you will see God everywhere."

Baba Virsa Singh JI

"If we keep faith and love in difficulties, and pray for those who abuse us, we will always remain happy & free."

Baba Virsa Singh Ji

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