Satguru Ram Singh ji Maharaj is one of the greatest social reformers, a spiritual teacher and national leader. He came in this world with a set mission of giving peace and solace to this world. Without him not only the history of Vishwakarma's is incomplete, but also the history of mankind is incomplete. He was a saint of very high order, a spiritual guide who showed the way of peace in the groping humanity. The great Satguru Ram Singh Ji born at Bhaini, a small village in District Ludhiana (Punjab) in 1815. Sardar Jassa Singh was his father, who was carpenter by profession and Ramgarhia (Matharoo) by cast. Satguru Ji got his early education at Bhaini Sahib in Gumukhi and Gurbani. He joined Khalsa army and served for several years under Kanwar Naunihal Singh (grandson of maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji). While serving in the army he came across Baba Balak Singh Ji. The word and teaching of Baba Balak Singh Ji sank deep into his mind. One day Satguru Ram Singh Ji said goodbye to his job and started his spiritual life. The year 1857 was not an ordinary year. It was the year of revolt, struggle and war. Satguru Ram Singh Ji was not a silent spectator. He formed Sant Khalsa, which later developed into great historical Kuka movements. He therefore issued a special code of discipline for his followers. Religious Satguru Ji declare Guru Gobind Singhs granth sahib (ADI GRANTH) only true one written by divine inspiration and is the only sacred writing extent he was not in favour of idol worshipping. All followers of satguru are distinguished by the white dress, straight and pressed turban and a woolen rosary. Satguru Maharaj preached the message far and wide which exercised a check on the western impact. In 1872 after the MALERKOTLA incident whole Kuka movement was outlawed, Bhaini sahib was surrounded. Satguru Ji was taken into custody and was deported first to Allahabad and then to Burma, where he remained as state prisoner Even in exile Satguru ji continued to have contact with his followers and exchange messages fore-casting the British Raj was now on its last legs. The Namdhari believe that Satgur ji is AMAR i.e. still live and showers perpetual benedictions on his followers. After the disappearance of Satguru Ram Singh Ji the light continues to travel Satguru Hari Singh ji Maharaj, Satguru Partap Singh ji maharaj, and then Satguru Jagjit Singh Maharaj, The candle still burn and is showing the path of spiritually to the largest number of followers in the country and abroad. Courtesy: Ramgarhiakom.com |
