Rev. Sadhu Singh Ji's visit to Seattle

On the special occasion of Lohri, Sunday, 17th Jan '10, the Seattle satsang group had the opportunity to receive blessings from Rev. Sadhu Singh ji from Vancouver, BC at one of local saint’s residence. Sangat was attended by more than 50 saints including saints from Canada.

The satsang started with recitation of verses from Avtar bani. Saints present shared their spiritual experiences and sang devotional songs in praise of our beloved satguru. The kids also participated in form of stories, speeches and group songs.

Rev. Goldi Ji, a saint from Canada, gave the message that if we reach Sangat on time and follow the teachings of this almighty Nirankar, all of our wishes are completed on time. Other saints also shared their spiritual thoughts that Jesus Christ in Bible said that "I am a gate through which you can enter in the kingdom of God". Knowledge is given to mind and not to body. We have to realize God through our mind.

Presiding from the stage, Rev. Sadhu Singh Ji spoke on Self Analysis. He further said that God realization is self realization. "Bhakti" is not easy but this almighty Nirankar makes it easier for us. Rajmata Ji always says that "Bhakti" starts from our own home. He stressed on importance of love. Love has such a great power that it can solve all the barriers. One should surrender himself to this almighty Nirankar and then God takes care for everything. This Nirankar is like touchstone and whosoever associates with him, becomes gold. In the last, he appealed that youngsters should come forward and help spreading the message of love to the World.

The satsang concluded with mangla charan and dhuni, followed by langar. After the langar Rev Sadhu Singh Ji blessed around 7 saints with divine knowledge.

May Babaji keep blessing us with more of such precious moments and always show the Seattle Satsang the path of Seva, Simran and Satsang.

-Sheetal Sharma

Christmas Celebration

All members of the Seattle Nirankari mission gathered together to celebrate Christmas at one of local saints residence. The celebration started with a small satsang program followed by potluck dinner and games. All children were overjoyed, when a saint dressed up as Santa Claus, came in with lovely gifts and a small bag of chocolates for each one of them. Adults also played games like Secret Santa and White Elephant. Overall the evening was a good mix of fun and devotion.

-Ishita Doultani

Diwali Sangat Celebration

Sant Nirankari Mission, Seattle saints celebrated Diwali on October 18, 2009 at a community hall in Bellevue, WA. The congregation was attended by nearly 40+ saints and was presided by Rev. Anjna Grover Ji from Moses Lake, Washington.

The congregation began with the importance and different ways of how Diwali is being celebrated by the people in different parts of India. Saints shared their thoughts in form of devotional songs, poems, stories, speeches. Saints also gave the message on the need of true master for self-realization, need of sangat irrespective of any age for questions arising in mind about spirituality and faith in God. They also emphasized on celebrating the similarities and not differences among different religions. Kids also shared their stories. Rev. Anjna Ji gave the message that it’s our own choice to choose the direction in our life, as both good and bad thoughts dwell in every human mind. But when we connect ourselves with this Nirankar we are able to choose the right path without any confusion. She also shared example of Swami Vivekananda’s search for God and with grace of his Guru Ramakrishna Paramhansa he got the divine knowledge .In today’s time Sadguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji is giving the same God’s knowledge to mankind.

Congregation was followed by Diwali party. Everyone participated in dance and sang songs making the environment more colorful. Kids were motivated by giving awards for their performances.

May Babaji bless all the saints for spreading the message of Humanity to Mankind and celebrating all events together as one family!!

-Reshma Kurswani

Thanks Giving Day celebrated by Seattle Sangat

On November 27th 2009, all the saints in Seattle gathered at local saint's house in order to celebrate the gift of life as the noblest expression of the human spirit.

Saints present sang devotional songs, gave speeches and thanked this almighty Nirankar for blessing all of us with precious human life.

Presiding from the stage, Rev. Amit Ji stressed the importance of Thanks giving day and emphasized to thank this almighty Nirankar in all circumstances. He prayed that May nirankar bless all of us so that along with our lives, we may also bring spring in others' life.

May Babaji keep blessing the Seattle Sangat with more of such opportunities.

- Sheetal Sharma

Annual Samagam Sangat at Moses Lake

Seattle saints who missed the opportunity of attending the Annual Sant Samagam at Delhi (India), gathered at Moses Lake, WA on November 15th, 2009 to celebrate the event in their own small way.

There were more than 50 attendees including people from local community and the Sangat was presided by Rev. Amar Preet Ji.

The program opened with Mission's message followed by several devotional songs, speeches and poems. The kids also participated with stories and praise this Nirankar. The local community was excited to attend such congregation and they also contributed towards langar seva.

Rev. Ranjit Ji, local Seattle saint, emphasized on the importance of Annual Samagam by saying this is the event where all the followers of the Nirankari Mission gather together to celebrate the joy of being blessed with God Knowledge. He also mentioned that such events are important as we get to learn more about saintly teachings and can improve our lives by imbibing them.

Rev. Preet ji also stressed on the importance of Samagam and explained that Sant Nirankari Mission is an effort to unite Mankind for the good of Humanity. She also emphasized on the importance of positive outlook.

The satsang concluded with telecast of Babaji’s message inspiring that saints words are mirror which helps us make ourselves beautiful once again. These words are so significant that in order to hear such words again and again, saints attend such congregation.

-Sheetal Sharma

Holi Celebration in Moses Lake, WA

The Sant Nirankari Mission, Seattle celebrated holi on March 15th, 2009 at Moses Lake, WA. The sangat was attended by nearly 50+ saints including people from local community and was presided by Rev. Dev Raj Vij Ji from Tracy, California.

The saints prayed for being colored with color of devotion to this Lord Master and shared their thoughts on the importance of Satguru and Sangat in their lives. The kids too recited various poems in praise of the formless Nirankar. The local community showed good participation with sharing of their thoughts and experiences on importance of such spiritual congregation and importance of spreading love in family and around.

Rev. Dev Raj Ji stressed that the human life is small and precious and we should not waste it. We should identify ourselves, establish a union with our creator, find love within ourselves and spread it around. He explained the journey of soul and called human body its temporary residence. He elaborated that though made up of same raw material, we need bridges and not walls as bridges connect people while walls divide them. He said that the contribution made by this mission is that it has made people humane at heart who can feel the pain of fellows. Saints organized holi celebration with colors after the sangat. All present played with colors and marked the removal of all barriers of caste, color, race, age, etc. in coming together as one family and following one religion of humanity.

The entire celebration was covered by a local newspaper 'Columbia Basin Herald'. Report can be found here.

- Ridhima Oberoi