Baba Kashmira Singh

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Baba Kashmira Singh is head of the Sidhant Sant Samaj or Gurbani (Gurmati) Sidhant Pracharak Sant Samaj, a pro-Gurmat organization in Jalandhar, India.[1][2] Formed in January, 1999, the organization rose to demand the removal of the controversial Gurcharan Singh Tohra from the Sant Samaj.[2]

Prior to Baba Kashmira Singh's emergence as a religious figure, he served as a police official.[3] His behavior as a religious leader, such as the promotion of the unity of religions, has sometimes created controversy among the Sikh community; in 1999, he was called before the collective body of Akal Takht to defend his allegedly "'heretical' activities".[4] In an interview, Baba Kashmira Singh declared, "I believe a religion should be flexible and change with the times."[4] He Started Initiating Satsang From Guru Granth Sahib Ji & Other Holy Books From 1 January 1982 Till Now By The Blessing Of His Satguru Swami Gurbachan Lal Ji Maharaj He is the founder of SGL Charitable Hospital in Jalandhar, a non-profit, acute care hospital with 500 beds,[5] part of the Jan Sewa Trust he runs.[4] He is also known for his work on various issues, such as establishing an eye bank, anti-drug addiction campaign, breast/uterus cancer eradication, old age housing, and anti-dowry drive and nation soul refund.[6]

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  1. ^ No consensus on calendar The Tribune India. 24 December 1999. Accessed 26 September 2007.
  2. ^ a b Akali feud results in Sant Samaj split Indian Express. (30 January 1999). Accessed 26 September 2007.
  3. ^ Deol, Rajesh. (3 February 1998). Gujral takes no chances despite Akali bravado. Indian Express. Accessed 26 September 2007.
  4. ^ a b c Dera culture in Punjab Archived 7 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine (19 May 2007) Sinkh Saghat News. Accessed 26 September 2007.
  5. ^ SGL Charitable Hospital—about us Archived 30 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed 26 September 2007.
  6. ^ "Swami Baba Kashmira Singh Ji - SGL Jan Sewa Kendar". www.babakashmirasingh.org. Retrieved 23 April 2024.

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