Punya Tithi - Sant Amar Singh ji Patiala... Blissful Memories

Today is the 44th Death Anniversary of Sant Amar Singh Ji of Patiala - whom we all lovingly called 'Pita ji.

I was fortunate to have the privilege to spend a few years under his guidance during my youth. 

He was one of the greatest Saints I met - who, along with Bhapa Ram Chand ji, shaped my life and ideology - my thought process.

We often talked about his simplicity and honesty among other fellow devotees - that he always thought of others - of their welfare before his own comforts.

I want to share one such incident that shows his way of thinking - how he was always considerate of others.

One day, Pita ji had to go to an office for some work for the Mission. 

His eldest son Harwant Singh - who was also going to accompany him, said: 

"Pita ji! this office is a little too far. Let me get a rickshaw."

"No - we will walk". Pita ji said.

Harwant Singh argued: Going on a rickshaw would be more comfortable for you - otherwise, you will get too tired if you walk that far. I know you are concerned about spending the Namaskar money - but it would not cost much - only one rupee.

Incidentally, Pita ji saw a famous Halwaayi making fresh Samosas at his shop by the roadside.

He said, "Son! See that man making fresh samosas? 

Doesn't the smell of these fresh, delicious samosas make your mouth watery? 

Who would not want to spend a rupee or two to satisfy this urge of their heart to eat a few samosas? 

But a poor devotee Gursikh kills his desire. 

Instead of eating samosas, he saves that rupee to do namaskar in the Sangat. 

Now, would it be fair to spend that rupee just for the sake of my own little comfort? 

No... my conscious does not allow me to do this ... my heart trembles. 

So, let us walk, son – as long as I can".

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This was just one incident of many where he taught us practically - and set the example by personally living the ideology he preached. Many salutations to such a great soul.

May we also follow in his footsteps and live a simple, honest life - without pomp and show and be considerate of others. 

                                               " Rajan Sachdeva "