Sant Darshan Singh

Sant Darshan Singh Ji was born 14th September, 1921 in Kountrilla, Rawalpindi to Kirpal Singh Ji and Krishna-wanti Ji. Initiated by Baba Sawan Singh Ji in 1926. Graduated from Govt. College, Lahore. Joined Indian Government service in 1942, to retire 37 yrs. later as Deputy Secretary. Married Harbahajan Kaur; sons Rajinder Singh and Manmohan Singh born in 1946 and 1960.

He helped Sant Kirpal Singh Ji in his mission as member of the Managing Committee. He served in Executive Committee of the 'World Fellowship of Religions' and as Secretary, 'First Unity of Man Conference'. He began his spiritual ministry in 1974 on Sant Kirpal Singh Ji's demise and established 'Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission' in 1976. 'Kirpal Ashram' was founded by him in 1977. He was elected President, '6th Conference of World Religions' and presided over sessions of '15th Human Unity Conference'.

He broadcast poetry on radio in 1938 and published Sufi Urdu mystic poetry, 'Talash-e-Noor', 'Manzil-e-Noor', 'Mataa-e-Noor' and 'Jadaa-e-Noor', for which he was proclaimed the greatest Mystic poet of our times; English poetry, 'Cry of the Soul', 'A Tear and A Star'; prose, 'Secret of Secrets', 'Spiritual Awakening', 'The Challenge of Inner Space', 'Soulergy', 'Ambassadors of Peace' etc. He received literary awards of Urdu Academies of Delhi, UP and Punjab states. He undertook World Tours in 1978, 1983, 1986 and 1988 and prayed at the UN for World Peace. He received Medals of UNO and of Congress of Colombia, Tributes of US House of Representatives and Michigan Legislature, Honours/Keys to Cities of Detroit, St. Petersberg and Cali. He served the victims of Mexico City earthquake, Colombia volcanic eruption and Ethiopia famine.

He left for his Eternal Abode on 30th May, 1989.