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Bhai Sahib Ji was born in 1926 in village Dhariwal, District Jallandhar, Punjab. His early years were spent in [[Amritsar]] carrying out Sewa at Darbar Sahib and in the company of Holy Saints, namely Sant Baba Jhanda Singh Ji and Sant Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji.
Bhai Sahib Ji was born in 1926 in village Dhariwal, District Jallandhar, Punjab. His early years were spent in [[Amritsar]] carrying out Sewa at Darbar Sahib and in the company of Holy Saints, namely Sant Baba Jhanda Singh Ji and Sant Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji.


Later, Bhai Sahib Ji moved to Singapore where he met Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji and lived a life of hard work, devotion and tireless service of the Sangat. In the late 1960’s Bhai Sahib Ji traveled to England where he was fulfill his divine mission and meet [[Baba Puran Singh| Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji]] in 1968.
Later, Bhai Sahib Ji moved to Singapore where he met Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji and lived a life of hard work, devotion and tireless service to the Sangat. In the late 1960’s Bhai Sahib Ji traveled to England where he was to fulfill his divine mission and meet [[Baba Puran Singh| Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji]] in 1968.


Through the tireless efforts of Baba Ji and Bhai Sahib Ji, the vital religious programmers held encouraged individuals not to give up their religious beliefs but instead to look upon their Sikh heritage as a source of strength.  
Through the tireless efforts of Baba Ji and Bhai Sahib Ji, the vital religious programmers encouraged individuals not to give up their religious beliefs but instead to look upon their Sikh heritage as a source of strength.  


1977 saw the opening of the [[Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha| Jatha’s]] first  [[Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha| Gurdwara at 18-20 Soho Road]], Birmingham. Here the Jatha’s key motto based on Nishkam Sewa (service without a desire for personel gain) was put into action. In addition, the Jatha provided humanitarian aid to diverse groups regardless of their religious background. Major natural disaster appeals such as the Ethiopian Famine appeal, earthquake appeal, Bangladesh Flood appeal and Rwanda Crisis appeals have all benefited from Jatha donations, as have local hospitals and schools.
1977 saw the opening of the [[Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha| Jatha’s]] first  [[Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha| Gurdwara at 18-20 Soho Road]], Birmingham. Here the Jatha’s key motto based on Nishkam Sewa (service without a desire for personel gain) was put into action. In addition, the Jatha provided humanitarian aid to diverse groups regardless of their religious background. Major natural disaster appeals such as the Ethiopian Famine appeal, earthquake appeal, Bangladesh Flood appeal and Rwanda Crisis appeals have all benefited from the  Jatha's  donations, as have local hospitals and schools.


During the economic recessions of the 1970’s and 1980’s Baba Ji set up a ‘Co-operative’ Commercial Enterprise – Marg Sat Santokh Manufacturing Limited (MSS) as an example of self help community co-operation to provide employment.  
During the economic recessions of the 1970’s and 1980’s Baba Ji set up a ‘Co-operative’ Commercial Enterprise – Marg Sat Santokh Manufacturing Limited (MSS) as an example of self help community co-operation to provide employment.  


After 1983 Bhai Sahib Ji continued Baba Ji’s mission and ensured no changes occurred in the high ideals and standards set by Baba Ji. This ensured the Jatha grew on the fundamental pillars of “Simran and Sewa”
After 1983 Bhai Sahib Ji continued Baba Ji’s mission and ensuring that no changes occurred in the high ideals and standards set by Baba Ji. This ensured the Jatha's growth based on the fundamental pillars of “Simran and Sewa.”


Bhai Sahib Ji initiated and oversaw the building of the Gurdwara at Gura, Baba Ji’s birthplace. During the period 1992-1995, over 40 different construction and relief projects in India were funded by the Jatha.  
Bhai Sahib Ji initiated and oversaw the building of the Gurdwara at Gura, Baba Ji’s birthplace. During the period 1992-1995, over 40 different construction and relief projects in India were funded by the Jatha.  
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Bhai Sahib Ji initiated and commenced the building of the Jatha’s Asthan at [[Anandpur| Anandpur Sahib]] in 1994.
Bhai Sahib Ji initiated and commenced the building of the Jatha’s Asthan at [[Anandpur| Anandpur Sahib]] in 1994.


Bhai Sahib Ji visited the Golden Temple in early 1994 and realized that repair of the Darbar Sahib was urgently needed. After exhaustive scrutiny and in recognition of its high ideals, it’s strictly non political nature and it’s excellent record of achievements, The [[SGPC| Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee]] bestowed the sacred ‘Kar Sewa’ of the restoration of the Golden Temple of the Jatha in 1994.
Bhai Sahib Ji visited the Golden Temple in early 1994 and realized that repair of the Darbar Sahib was urgently needed. After exhaustive scrutiny and in recognition of its high ideals, it’s strictly non political nature and it’s excellent record of achievements, The [[SGPC| Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee]] bestowed the sacred ‘Kar Sewa’ of the restoration of the Golden Temple to the Jatha in 1994.


Thus, enabling the Sikh Diaspora to partake in the Kar Sewa of the Holiest shrine of the Sikhs, since the time of [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh|Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji]].
Thus, enabling the Sikh Diaspora to partake in the only Kar Sewa of the Holiest shrine of the Sikhs, since the time of [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh|Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji]].


On 3rd February 1995 the historic Kar Sewa to renovate and refurbish the [[Gurudwara Harimandir Sahib| Sri Harimandir Sahib]], [[Amritsar]] along with the Darshani Deori was begun at a special ceremony at the [[Shri Akal Takhat| Akal Takth]]. Bhai Sahib Ji saw the completion of the work on the exterior of the Golden Dome and fitted the new Golden Kals with his own hands in June 1995.
On 3rd February 1995 the historic Kar Sewa to renovate and refurbish the [[Gurudwara Harimandir Sahib| Sri Harimandir Sahib]], [[Amritsar]] along with the Darshani Deori was begun at a special ceremony at the [[Shri Akal Takhat| Akal Takth]]. Bhai Sahib Ji saw to the completion of the work on the exterior of the Golden Dome and even fitted the new [[Golden Kals]]  with his own hands in June 1995.


Following divine orders Bhai Sahib Ji left for The Heavenly Abode on 3rd July 1995, leaving the Jatha to continue Baba Ji’s mission under the guidance of [[Bhai Mohinder Singh| Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji]].
Following divine orders Bhai Sahib Ji left for The Heavenly Abode on 3rd July 1995, leaving the Jatha to continue Baba Ji’s mission under the guidance of [[Bhai Mohinder Singh| Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji]].

Revision as of 11:59, 30 October 2008

Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji

Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji, GNNSJ Birmingham,UK

Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji during his lifetime identified his successor, namely Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji, a Saint in his own right.

Bhai Sahib Ji was born in 1926 in village Dhariwal, District Jallandhar, Punjab. His early years were spent in Amritsar carrying out Sewa at Darbar Sahib and in the company of Holy Saints, namely Sant Baba Jhanda Singh Ji and Sant Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji.

Later, Bhai Sahib Ji moved to Singapore where he met Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji and lived a life of hard work, devotion and tireless service to the Sangat. In the late 1960’s Bhai Sahib Ji traveled to England where he was to fulfill his divine mission and meet Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji in 1968.

Through the tireless efforts of Baba Ji and Bhai Sahib Ji, the vital religious programmers encouraged individuals not to give up their religious beliefs but instead to look upon their Sikh heritage as a source of strength.

1977 saw the opening of the Jatha’s first Gurdwara at 18-20 Soho Road, Birmingham. Here the Jatha’s key motto based on Nishkam Sewa (service without a desire for personel gain) was put into action. In addition, the Jatha provided humanitarian aid to diverse groups regardless of their religious background. Major natural disaster appeals such as the Ethiopian Famine appeal, earthquake appeal, Bangladesh Flood appeal and Rwanda Crisis appeals have all benefited from the Jatha's donations, as have local hospitals and schools.

During the economic recessions of the 1970’s and 1980’s Baba Ji set up a ‘Co-operative’ Commercial Enterprise – Marg Sat Santokh Manufacturing Limited (MSS) as an example of self help community co-operation to provide employment.

After 1983 Bhai Sahib Ji continued Baba Ji’s mission and ensuring that no changes occurred in the high ideals and standards set by Baba Ji. This ensured the Jatha's growth based on the fundamental pillars of “Simran and Sewa.”

Bhai Sahib Ji initiated and oversaw the building of the Gurdwara at Gura, Baba Ji’s birthplace. During the period 1992-1995, over 40 different construction and relief projects in India were funded by the Jatha.

Bhai Sahib Ji initiated and commenced the building of the Jatha’s Asthan at Anandpur Sahib in 1994.

Bhai Sahib Ji visited the Golden Temple in early 1994 and realized that repair of the Darbar Sahib was urgently needed. After exhaustive scrutiny and in recognition of its high ideals, it’s strictly non political nature and it’s excellent record of achievements, The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee bestowed the sacred ‘Kar Sewa’ of the restoration of the Golden Temple to the Jatha in 1994.

Thus, enabling the Sikh Diaspora to partake in the only Kar Sewa of the Holiest shrine of the Sikhs, since the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji.

On 3rd February 1995 the historic Kar Sewa to renovate and refurbish the Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar along with the Darshani Deori was begun at a special ceremony at the Akal Takth. Bhai Sahib Ji saw to the completion of the work on the exterior of the Golden Dome and even fitted the new Golden Kals with his own hands in June 1995.

Following divine orders Bhai Sahib Ji left for The Heavenly Abode on 3rd July 1995, leaving the Jatha to continue Baba Ji’s mission under the guidance of Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji.


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