Draft:Sant Isher Singh

Sant Isher Singh Ji (August 26, 1905 – August 9, 1975) also known as Sant Ishar Singh Ji was a renowned Sikh saint, preacher, singer and writer from the Rara Sahib region of Punjab, India. He was born in Alowal, a small village in the Ropar district of Punjab, to Baba Ram Singh, a farmer, and Mata Rattan Kaur, a homemaker.

Early life and education
From a young age, Sant Isher Singh Ji showed interest in spirituality and spent most of his time reading religious texts and attending kirtans and other religious events. He was given an educated and participated in various fields, including sports, academics, and social work. However, he was always in search of the truth and began going to the Gurudwara to do Kirtan. He met and received blessings from Sant Attar Singh Ji. In 1922, Sant Isher Singh Ji left home and dedicated himself to serving Sant Attar Singh Ji at Rara Sahib. He was then joined by Sant Kishan Singh Ji, who then became his successor of Rara Sahib.

Charity Work
Sant Isher was also a dedicated humanitarian and his followers established several charitable organizations, including the Sant Isher Singh Charitable Trust and the Sant Isher Singh Ji Memorial Public Trust, which continue to provide education, healthcare, and other essential services to people in need.

Death
On August 9, 1975, Sant Isher Singh Ji passed away peacefully while in deep meditation in England. His followers believe that his soul merged with the divine and his physical body was left behind. He was never married, nor did he have children.

Sant Ishar Singh Memorial Hospital
In recent years, the Sant Ishar Singh Memorial Hospital in Rara Sahib, which was established by Sant Isher Singh Ji has been huge in providing medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. In May 2021, the hospital opened a 50-bedded COVID Care Centre to provide medical treatment to COVID-19 patients.