Yatra Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji (Sep 2009)

With the blessing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji arranged a Yatra in September 2009 to Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji. Having not visited Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji for 5 years, Baba Ji and the sangat decided to arranged the yatra which took place from 21st – 26th September 2009.

An Ardas was carried out at Gurdwara Sachkhand Isher Darbar Pehowa, before the crusade of vehicles in the form of Jatha left for Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji at amrit vela. Approximately 250 people joined the yatra, in aim of climbing the spiritual mountains, seeking the darshan of the astonishing Darbar of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji. Having travelled for almost 18 hours, in vehicles cutting through the mountains of Hardwar and Rishikesh, the Jatha arrived at Gurdwara Sri Gobind Ghat Sahib Ji. With only a few hours rest, again at amrit vela a second ardas was carried out at Gurdwara Sri Gobind Ghat Sahib before the Jatha left for Gurdwara Sri Gobind Dham Sahib Ji.

Along the way those who found it difficult to walk had horses arranged to aid them up the spiritual mountains. The journey distance from Gurdwara Sri Gobind Ghat Sahib Ji to Gurdwara Sri Gobind Dham Sahib Ji was 13km and the Jatha and Baba Ji travelled together carrying out simran throughout the uphill struggle. During breaks along the way, many other people met Baba Ji and sat and listened to their saintly words throughout the journey. However having climbed the first 13km within 8 hours Baba Ji and the Jatha arrived at Gurdwara Sri Gobind Dham Sahib Ji to stay the night.

Having rested for the evening a third ardas was carried out during amrit vela at Gurdwara Sri Gobind Dham Sahib, before Baba Ji and the Jatha left for the darshan of Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji. With the journey distance to Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji being 6km the spiritual mountains became even steeper, however the Darbar of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was becoming closer in range. Having restlessly climbed the remaining 6km, some by horse and others on foot, Baba Ji and the Jatha finally arrived at Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji. Kirtan from the Darbar of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji echoed through the mountains and the ice cold sarovar gleamed magnificently in the sun.

Prior to entering the Darbar Sahib Baba Ji and the Jatha had an ishnaan in the sarovar, and without doubt all tiredness was removed. With the feeling of such spiritual cleasiness Baba Ji and the Jatha entered the Darbar of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. With the spiritual presence of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji at heart, Baba Ji and the Jatha stood in the Darbar Sahib and carried out the fourth and final ardas, thanking Guru Sahib Ji for allowing all, to safely arrive at Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji. Upon request of the Sri Hemkund Sahib sewadars, Baba Ji then themselves read the Hukamnama of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.

Baba Ji addressed the sangat and explained the rewards of travelling to Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji, stating such efforts would one day bring immense happiness and peace to all. Baba Ji further explained the history of Sri Hemkund Sahib, elaborating on the years of meditation by Guru Sahib Ji. Baba Ji and the Jatha were all presented with Siropas by the sewadars of Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji, who thanked Baba Ji and the Jatha for visiting, further requesting Baba Ji to visit again in the future.

Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji also carried out kirtan, further enlightening the sangat of the glowing, purified personality and life of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji. Baba Ji stated it was due to the guidance, love and blessing of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, that they themselves decided to dedicate their own life in following and preaching the principles of Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Baba Ji further went on to state that in continuance of the 300th Gurta Gurgaddi celebrations a 3rd mahan nagar kirtan (following the first from Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib to Sri Hazoor Sahib and the second from Gurdwara Sachkhand Isher Darbar to Sri Harmandir Sahib) was being arranged to take place in march 2010, from Gurdwara Sachkhand Isher Darbar Pehowa to Thakat Sri Damdama Sahib in Bhatinda. Baba Ji stated plans were already in place for the programme and it was a request for all to attend and take part.

Baba Ji thanked the sewadars and the sangat, stating the programme was only successful due to the blessing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.