PACHMI PARKASH - Global Sikh Studies

CHAPTER THREE
Sant Baba Nagina Singh Ji
Sant Baba Nagina Singh Ji Maharaj was born into a very famous linage from Dhan
Guru Amar Das Ji Patshahi’s time which was called “Bhale” from a village in
Peshawar called Utmaanjaye. He was a famous soul and was well respected and many
a Guru’s Sikh would come for his presence, as he was known for his hard meditation
and being a complete Saint that lived by his word. Now Sant Baba Nagina Ji Maharaj
had a very special love for Baba Karam Singh Ji Maharaj, especially as they lived in
the same land of Peshawar so both held high regards for one another.
Panna 345: whoever is a citizen there, is a friend of mine. ||3||2||
In fact when Baba Karam Singh Ji Maharaj first left his duty to meditation on the land
of Hoti, they wouldn’t ride their horse or sit in a throne, saying that the Lord had
given this body so we should use it as it is the humans true work horse and without
walking the body would only grow weaker. But when Sant Baba Nagina Singh Ji
Maharaj began to visit Baba Ji, spreading the scent of sandalwood which continued to
spread throughout the area, they themselves made a request to Baba Ji to travel by
horse or be carried in a throne as their body was beginning to get old.
Panna 272: The glory of the true Sadh has no limit.
The glory of the Sadh is infinite and eternal.
Today Baba Nagina Singh Ji Maharaj along with other devotees had come for a vision
of Baba Ji with offerings of fruit and money, placing a garland of flowers around their
neck and in turn Baba Ji also showered them with great respect and love. Sant Nagina
Singh Ji with his devotees folded his hands and humbly requested, “O King of the
poor! With your blessing and grace we wish to have a spiritual gathering with a free
kitchen at the Utmaanjaye camp and all the beloveds and I wish for a blessing from
your lips and your beautiful presences and of all you disciples and devotees”. Baba Ji
instantly accepted the request and laughingly replied:
Panna 614: My dealings are with the Saints, and my business is with the Saints.
I have earned the profit with the Saints, and the treasure filled to over-flowing with
devotion to the Lord. ||2||
“With great fortune and good deeds from one’s past does one get the vision of such a
beloved Saint as you and the chance of a pilgrimage of your beautiful place.” Baba Ji
told him to go and prepare his camp and in due time he would arrive with the
devotees.
Sant Nagina Singh Ji Maharaj pleased and grateful for the sweet blessings took leave
but before he left Baba ji gave this Guru’s beloved Saint a very precious robe of
honour, 101 rupees, basket of fruit and blessings of dried fruit to all the accompanying
devotees. Baba Ji also asked Bhai Gopal Singh and Bhai Sae Dhitta Ji (who were in
charge of the Hoti camp finances) to give an extra 500 rupees towards this program.
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