Waheguru Ji
Two sections that give insight into Baba Ji's routine and Nam Simran from the book Pachhami Parkash
A Biography of his Holiness Sant Karam Singh Ji. Book can be found in link below.
Baba Karam Singh Ji Maharaj’s meditations
On reaching Mardan, within 8 days Baba Ji had already observed all the local areas nearby, finding a very peaceful spot on the banks of a river called Kalpani. Their duty began at 1am in the early morning till 3am, but before they began their duty during the night they would sit on the banks of the river and meditate on God name (Naam) in peaceful bliss as for Baba Ji this was of the utmost importance, from the time they had taken Amrit Baptism they would daily set time for meditating on the Guru’s mantra and would also find time to do loving prayers not letting any time go to waste. It seemed that he was sent from the Creator for this one purpose, as this shone from their forehead.
Panna 469: Only those whose karma You have pre-ordained from the very beginning, O Lord, meditate on You.
Baba Ji would do ishnaan at 12.30am at night and then completing his duty from 1am till 3am during which they would repeat Mool Mantr or JapJi Sahib, then they would again cross the river and then again sit in deep meditation until sunrise, after which they would arrive at the Gurdwara where they would pay their respects to Guru Maharaj, they would sit and listen to the singing and recitals of prays (Kirtan and Gurbani). During the morning they would continue doing service, making food, filling water and serving meals to all the Soldiers while reciting prays. After the morning they would rest for only two hours before the evening program where they would arrive and recite the evening prays of Rehras Sahib and Aarti with the congregation followed by the sing of prays (Kirtan) and religious discourse (Katha), after which they would go to their peaceful spot on the banks of the river and sit in meditation until 12.30am then again bathe and continue with their regular routine, and through the day continue with remembering the ever pervading Lords name. This was their routine which many would admire and many baptized and non baptized Sikhs and Hindus as well as Muslim Pathaans and Sadhus would befriend them, who they would advise to be truthful and do good deeds and live according to the truth and always continue to gain truth.
Daily routine of Baba Karam Singh Ji Maharaj
Since Baba Ji had left the Army to pursue the true work of the Creator they mostly resided in Hoti in a quiet and peaceful place on the banks of Kalpani, where Baba Ji had constructed nine small huts. Soon enough Sant Lal Singh Ji had received their pension and had also arrived in Baba Ji’s service.
Due to Sant Lal Singh Ji’s humble request they had also dug a well to deal with the increase in devotees and constructed rooms for storing food rations as well as mud huts for the saints who stayed at Hoti. But with all this expansion and increase in the congregation at the camp, Baba Ji felt it necessary to go on the pilgrimage which was to Panja Sahib, Amritsar and Haridwar. But on Baba Ji’s return the numbers of the people that came daily had also increased many folds, of whom many came from great distances along with many spirtual students coming to learn and succeed in their journey of life by living in the company of such a beloved soul of the Lords.
The devotees would arrive in the early hours of the morning, continuing to arrive and depart all day leaving the camp bustling until the late evening. The free kitchen also ran twenty four hours a day to feed all the devotees and all these responsibilities were left to Sant Lal Singh Ji. With fresh yogurt and sweet rice in the morning and at 12 noon chapatti’s with lentils and pulses and at 3pm a cool almond drink and finally ending the evening with a varying meal with chapatti’s. All to accommodate the array of the visting congregation whether Hindu, Muslim Pataan, Sikh Soldiers or English Officers, Guru Ji’s free kitchen was open to all.
Baba Ji’s routine was very intense with great dedication and no excuses. Until 11pm at night they would sit on the bank’s of the river in meditation, and then from 11pm to 1.30am Baba Ji would rest in the love of the Lord, as a pure and complete soul never sleeps but instead is forever wake, as not even for a second do they forget their beloved. At 1.30am Baba Ji would clean their teeth and then go and bathe in the river Kalpani and whilst submerged in the water they would recite five JapJi Sahib’s. Coming out they would dry and change into fresh clothes and then sit in deep contemplation on the banks, no matter whether rain, wind or cold winter weather Baba Ji always kept this routine through the twelve months of the calendar only covering themselves with a light shawl.
Many a time during the harsh North India winters they would sit covered in ice but it never bothered them, undistracted from his love for deep meditation. They would
come out of their meditation shaking the ice of their shawl, sometimes their body would freeze and go numb in which case the devotees of the camp would light a fire to warm Baba Ji. And so this continued no matter the weather they stood firm in their meditation in one continuous love.
At first Baba Ji would go to the camp after his ambrosial hours meditation on horse back but eventually through the congregation’s request they relented to being carried in a throne. This service was taken on by a few beautiful souls, Bhai Ishar Das, Bhai Saen Dita Ji and others from the surrounding areas. The devotees would be ready and waiting by 4am and with great love and respect they would take Baba Ji on their throne to the camp, where sitting in lotus position they would bathe again with 101 pitchers of water. The people would drink and collect the water in containers to take home, to cure illnesses or diseases.
Panna 283: Wash the feet of the Holy, and drink in this water.
Even though they used 101 water pitchers there was usually only enough for one hand of water to each person due to the sheer volume of people. This was all due to the Lords Name, as his name is the true medicine and cure of all diseases.
Panna 306: Servant Nanak begs for the dust of the feet of that Gursikh, who himself chants the Naam, and inspires others to chant it. ||2||
Baba Ji would then get dressed and go to the temple to pay his respects to Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj and take on the service of chur sahib whilst listening to the singing of the Asa Di Var prayer until the end of the morning program at 9am. After which they would sit out in the open, under a tree with the devotees for an hour listening to their wishes and problems, unload their burdens and give them sweet blessings saying, “Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj will be compassionate, just trust in him, and awake at the ambrosial hours as only through contemplation and meditation on the Lords name will all your duties be completed.” And for those who came with physical diseases or illness Baba Ji would tell them that on forgetting the Lord; diseases begin and grow and that the only cure for all diseases is meditation on God’s name.
Panna 135: Forgetting the Transcendent Lord, all sorts of illnesses are contracted.
Panna 274: The Naam is the panacea, the remedy to cure all ills.
One of the saints named Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji would make medicine from plants and herbs and with Baba Ji’s blessing he would give it out to the poor and disease ridden, curing them. After 10am Baba Ji would prepare to leave, back to their hut but before leaving they would go and see the cows and buffalos, stroking them and talking to them, giving directions to look after them feed them well and that if the animals needed anything the people tasked with looking after the animals should not hesitate to ask, as they weren’t able to communicate back themselves. Money from the congregation was never handled by Baba Ji as this task had been allocated to Saen Dita Ji and Bagvan Das, who were in charge of purchasing everything needed for the camp, from food for the free kitchen to clothing for the saints.
At 12 noon a meal from the free kitchen would be taken to Baba Ji’s hut. In the afternoon they would bathe again and they go out for a ride on their horse and on return they would sit outside and listen to prays of Rehras Sahib and Arthi with the congregation that had gathered. The congregation would follow by singing Guru’s words followed by religious discourse then from 9 to 11 pm Baba Ji would again go to the river bank and sit in a deep meditative state in pure loving bliss.
Baba Ji’s meals in the evenings were always eaten with the saints and devotees, which was a small meal with warm milk before resting for the night. Many a time they would bring their bed out to under the night sky. Now this routine continued with a 1.30am start to their meditation continuing throughout the day and evening and night.
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🙏 Sorry to hear that, there are different ways to deal with your situation. I usually suggest Nanaksar Maryada, that you ask for forgiveness directly from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj, offer Bheta of x number of Paaths and some Seva, invite His assistance to prevent future Kurehits. Your offerings should correspond to your remorse feelings because there are not hard and fast mathematical formulas. Sri Guru Maharaj Ji's Blessings.
🙏 I understand your reluctance, but if I were you will just offer Bheta, as much as possible, do Ardaas by your self for repentance. In Nanaksar, one can take Amrit as many times possible, they won't make you guilty. Sevadaar are allowed to get in for Paath Seva after taking Amrit time and again. In because in this Kalyug it is extremely difficult to maintain both internal and external Rehat, they suggest we repent every night before sleep. Nanaksar neither unnecessarily glamorize nor makes art scary hell. There is it is admission requirement for a Sikh to joint the school and further spiritual education. If you want I can get you in touch with someone to talk, just PM me.
🙏 Sorry to hear that, there are different ways to deal with your situation. I usually suggest Nanaksar Maryada, that you ask for forgiveness directly from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj, offer Bheta of x number of Paaths and some Seva, invite His assistance to prevent future Kurehits. Your offerings should correspond to your remorse feelings because there are not hard and fast mathematical formulas. Sri Guru Maharaj Ji's Blessings.
Simran update
I have finished third round of 125,000 naam simran. It seems like i have too much dirt to wash off, missed couple of days without simran too, but most important haven't given up. Engaged myself in work politics, lost the concentration and feeling irritated these days.
Early stage is very difficult, kalyug is very powerful, understood the clever game between our mind and kalyug.
One thing is clear that there is nothing in the world that could save us apart from naam simran. The most powerful, easy to recite, difficult to concentrate on is the naam simran.
My counting of simran is encouraging me how much i have done so far. Waiting for concentration and pyaar to build up, so i could give up on counting. Lost track of inhale exhale technique, but easily waking up at 4.30 now and able to take cold shower.
My Journey continues...
There are a lot of misconceptions and confusions in main-stream Sikhi. Daas can only say that without the sangat of a GurSikh Bhagat (Who has attained minimum “Nadar” of SatGuru), it becomes very difficult to tread this path and only such a person who has tread the path, can guide others.
People are lost in their own mental imaginations and perception. Good Luck.
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By what age is kalyug sexualizing our kids? That's when Anand Karaj should start technically, unless the sexualization can be delayed.
It's weird actually the status quo supports them being sexually active but not married. That's what's weird actually.
Abstinance and sexual repression? Notorious fails.
Anand Karaj early as needed.
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