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[[Image:Puran.jpg|300px|thumb|Baba Puran Singh ji Courtesy www.sikh-heritage.co.uk |right]]
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Also affectionately called Bapuji Kericho wala. Baba ji influenced and changed the lives of many in the UK from 1974 until Babaji passed away in 1983. Baba ji was a great Gursikh who reached the lives of many people across several continents. He practised the purest of love for the congregations and if you got that magic touch of Baba ji, it would surely change your life forever. His first love was Gurbani - Everything that he taught was from the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and the lives of our Gurus.
Also affectionately called Bapuji Kericho wala. Baba ji influenced and changed the lives of many in the UK from 1974 until Babaji passed away in 1983. Baba ji was a great [[Gursikh]] who reached the lives of many people across several continents. He practised the purest of love for the congregations and if you got that magic touch of Baba ji, it would surely change your life forever. His first love was [[Gurbani]] - Everything that he taught was from the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and the lives of our [[Guru]]s.


“Presently the copper sheeting with gold plating was removed and replaced by real gold sheeting. This exceptional work was undertaken by NISHKAAM SEWAK JATHA of Birmingham, England. This Jatha are the followers of Kericho (Kenya) [wala Babaji], who was a very devout Sikh saint. It is because of his spiritual powers, which are flowing in his followers, that the Jatha has been able to achieve these impossible tasks. The Jatha is doing a lot with some other neglected Gurwaras also.”
“Presently the copper sheeting with gold plating was removed and replaced by real gold sheeting. This exceptional work was undertaken by [[Nishkaam Sewak Jatha]] of Birmingham, England. This [[jatha]] are the followers of Kericho (Kenya) [wala Babaji], who was a very devout Sikh saint. It is because of his spiritual powers, which are flowing in his followers, that the Jatha has been able to achieve these impossible tasks. The Jatha is doing a lot with some other neglected Gurwaras also.”


Above extract from [[http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/heritage/golden%20T/gltemple.html www.sikh-heritage.co.uk]]
Above extract from [[http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/heritage/golden%20T/gltemple.html www.sikh-heritage.co.uk]]
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“I first met Babaji in 1975 in Streatham, South London. It was a magical moment. Babaji had a huge personality. He was extremely loved by the Sangat and in return the Sangat was blessed and guided in the best possible way. – He would always hold his hands together to say the Fateh to anyone and everyone – Even to a young off-the-path Sikh like me. Babaji was a great help in my early years of Sikhism and I was helped at every corner to tread on the correct Sikhi path.”
“I first met Babaji in 1975 in Streatham, South London. It was a magical moment. Babaji had a huge personality. He was extremely loved by the [[Sangat]] and in return the Sangat was blessed and guided in the best possible way. – He would always hold his hands together to say the [[Fateh]] to anyone and everyone – Even to a young off-the-path Sikh like me. Babaji was a great help in my early years of Sikhism and I was helped at every corner to tread on the correct Sikhi path.”


Above account by [[User:Hari singh]]  
Above account by [[User:Hari singh]]  
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"The small town of Kericho is home to Africa’s largest Gurudwara or Sikh place of worship.  It is a ‘living’ monument, lovingly dedicated to the memory of one of the greatest Sikh saints of the 20th century outside India, a saint who lived in Kenya for 57 years of his total 84 years of life (47 of those years were actually spent in Kericho).  The saint, fondly remembered as ‘Baba Puran Singh Ji of Kericho’, has immortalised the humble town of Kericho, changing for the better the lives of hundreds of thousands of Sikhs worldwide as well as uplifting the local community through many development initiatives within the town itself.  Baba Puran Singh Ji propagated faith with immense simplicity, across class, creed, denominations, gender and status, through utmost humility, compassion, selflessness and infinite love. He is the founder of the international charitable organisation, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, which promotes the spirit and practice of selfless service (‘nishkam sewa’) in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith.  
"The small town of Kericho is home to Africa’s largest Gurudwara or Sikh place of worship.  It is a ‘living’ monument, lovingly dedicated to the memory of one of the greatest Sikh saints of the 20th century outside India, a saint who lived in Kenya for 57 years of his total 84 years of life (47 of those years were actually spent in Kericho).  The saint, fondly remembered as ‘Baba Puran Singh Ji of Kericho’, has immortalised the humble town of Kericho, changing for the better the lives of hundreds of thousands of Sikhs worldwide as well as uplifting the local community through many development initiatives within the town itself.  Baba Puran Singh Ji propagated faith with immense simplicity, across class, creed, denominations, gender and status, through utmost humility, compassion, selflessness and infinite love. He is the founder of the international charitable organisation, Guru Nanak [[Nishkam Sewak Jatha]], which promotes the spirit and practice of selfless service (‘nishkam sewa’) in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith.  


The spacious and monumental Gurudwara, which has become a stunning architectural landmark in the region, envelopes Baba Puran Singh Ji’s modest family residence as well as workshop – the ‘Kericho Wagon Works’ – which is still operating 79 years on since it was founded in 1925. The site has been gazetted by the Government of Kenya as a place of spiritual significance. "
The spacious and monumental Gurudwara, which has become a stunning architectural landmark in the region, envelopes Baba Puran Singh Ji’s modest family residence as well as workshop – the ‘Kericho Wagon Works’ – which is still operating 79 years on since it was founded in 1925. The site has been gazetted by the Government of Kenya as a place of spiritual significance."


Above extract from [[http://www.commongood.info/kericho.html www.commongood.info]]
Above extract from [[http://www.commongood.info/kericho.html www.commongood.info]]

Revision as of 14:31, 21 August 2005

Baba Puran Singh Ji

Baba Puran Singh ji Courtesy www.sikh-heritage.co.uk

Also affectionately called Bapuji Kericho wala. Baba ji influenced and changed the lives of many in the UK from 1974 until Babaji passed away in 1983. Baba ji was a great Gursikh who reached the lives of many people across several continents. He practised the purest of love for the congregations and if you got that magic touch of Baba ji, it would surely change your life forever. His first love was Gurbani - Everything that he taught was from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and the lives of our Gurus.

“Presently the copper sheeting with gold plating was removed and replaced by real gold sheeting. This exceptional work was undertaken by Nishkaam Sewak Jatha of Birmingham, England. This jatha are the followers of Kericho (Kenya) [wala Babaji], who was a very devout Sikh saint. It is because of his spiritual powers, which are flowing in his followers, that the Jatha has been able to achieve these impossible tasks. The Jatha is doing a lot with some other neglected Gurwaras also.”

Above extract from [www.sikh-heritage.co.uk]


“I first met Babaji in 1975 in Streatham, South London. It was a magical moment. Babaji had a huge personality. He was extremely loved by the Sangat and in return the Sangat was blessed and guided in the best possible way. – He would always hold his hands together to say the Fateh to anyone and everyone – Even to a young off-the-path Sikh like me. Babaji was a great help in my early years of Sikhism and I was helped at every corner to tread on the correct Sikhi path.”

Above account by User:Hari singh


"The small town of Kericho is home to Africa’s largest Gurudwara or Sikh place of worship. It is a ‘living’ monument, lovingly dedicated to the memory of one of the greatest Sikh saints of the 20th century outside India, a saint who lived in Kenya for 57 years of his total 84 years of life (47 of those years were actually spent in Kericho). The saint, fondly remembered as ‘Baba Puran Singh Ji of Kericho’, has immortalised the humble town of Kericho, changing for the better the lives of hundreds of thousands of Sikhs worldwide as well as uplifting the local community through many development initiatives within the town itself. Baba Puran Singh Ji propagated faith with immense simplicity, across class, creed, denominations, gender and status, through utmost humility, compassion, selflessness and infinite love. He is the founder of the international charitable organisation, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, which promotes the spirit and practice of selfless service (‘nishkam sewa’) in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith.

The spacious and monumental Gurudwara, which has become a stunning architectural landmark in the region, envelopes Baba Puran Singh Ji’s modest family residence as well as workshop – the ‘Kericho Wagon Works’ – which is still operating 79 years on since it was founded in 1925. The site has been gazetted by the Government of Kenya as a place of spiritual significance."

Above extract from [www.commongood.info]



“Bhai Gurmit Ji’s life took a significant turn during the summer of 1976 during a series of religious programmes led by Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji (Kericho Wale). His wife, Mata Mohinder Kaur, was particularly struck by the event and insisted on continuing to attend the programmes. During these programmes, Gurmit Ji sometimes accompanied the Raagi Jathas during Kirtan in the presence of Baba Ji. During one of these accompaniments Ustad Ji felt, he says, the presence of an amazing energy within him, experiencing something that he had never felt before.”

Above extract from [www.tablaonline.com]



“By L.Muthoni Wanyeki

Kericho houses Africa’s largest gurudwara, a Sikh place of worship, in honour of Baba Puran Singh Ji, a Sikh who lived in the town. When he left for the UK, he founded an international charitable organisation called the Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, which built the gurudwara, together with the Nisham Puran Technical Institute – an interfaith technical training facility for young Kenyans.

Last week, the institute hosted an international interfaith conference on globalisation. It turned out to be an interesting discussion on the relationship between ethics and business and economics and politics from a myriad religious and theological standpoints.

There was also a discussion on the importance and challenges of interfaith dialogue in the context of globalisation. Professors Michael Chege, Ali Mazrui and Anyang’ Nyong’o were present. Mazrui spoke on "God and Globalisation." He noted that five forces have historically driven globalisation processes – religion, technology, economy, warfare and empire. On religion, he asked what Africa’s triple religious heritage (indigenous, Christian and Muslim) had that could inform globalisation. In his opinion, three answers are obvious.”

Above extract from [www.nationmedia.com ]



“Many highlights marked the one-week Parliament. Among the most striking was the remarkable demonstration of hospitality shown by the Sikh community. Three hundred Sikh followers, many from Birmingham, England and others from India, served free meals throughout the whole Parliament to all who accepted their open invitation. This act of culinary generosity is called “langar” or open kitchen and is always available at Gurdwara’s around the world. In Barcelona, langar was in celebration of the four-hundredth anniversary of the Geru Granth Sahib, the Sikh sacred scripture. Several large tents were erected at the edge of the Forum area. Diners were outfitted at the entrance with a white head covering before being seated cross-legged on the ground in long rows while servers passed though the aisles ladling nourishing vegetarian cuisine onto waiting plates. This act of selfless service on behalf of the Sikh community amazed participants at the Parliament and seemed to permeate the whole event with a sense of generosity and kindness.” Above extract from [www.cpwrglobal.net]



“We also met Bhai Sahib Mahinder Singh Ji, head of the Nishkam Sewak Jatha and looking after the affairs of Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji of Kericho, Kenya - based in Birmingham. We are hoping to do a Sikh youth camp at the Gurdwara Sahib in Kericho, Kenya in August this year. Bhai Sahib was very warm to the idea and gave his blessings. We were also pleasantly surprised to meet Sri Singh Sahib Jathedar of the Akal Takhat, Bhai Joginder Singh Ji Vedanti who happened to be staying at the Gurdwara Nishkam Sewak Jatha, Soho Road, Birmingham.”

Above extract from [www.sikhpoint.com]