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Satguru Maharaj Darshan Das
Guru Darshan Das (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਦਾਸ (Gurumukhi); गुरु दर्शन दास (Hindi); pronunciation Goo-roo Dahr-shuhn; born as Darshan Lal Vasudev on 7th December, 1953 – 11 November 1987) also referred to as Maharaj Darshan Das or Baba Darshan Das was the founder of Sachkhand Nanak Dham, a religious organization promoting message of God for universal peace, love and brotherhood.

Guru Darshan Das is said to have gained spiritual calling at the age of 17 post which he started his global journey to teach people message of one God. Maharaj Darshan preaching’s were based on 5 principles – Sach (to always speak the truth), Sidak (to be content in every circumstance), Sadh Sangat (to seek truth from perfect spiritual master (Guru)), Sarbat Da Bhalla (to be always ready to help others and serve the needy), and Shahadat (to sacrifice the five biggest evils of uncontrollable human nature – anger, lust, attachment, pride and greed)

Guru Darshan has written several songs, gazals and qawaalis on God, nationalism and divine love. His poetic hymns or Shabads are registered in many books, key one being the revered book Yashwanti Niradhar Dham – 1 which is composed of about 300 hymns all in praise of God.

Birth
Darshan Lal Vasudev was born on 7th December 1953 in Batala, Punjab, India to a Jaat Bhramin family. Many janamsakhis (ਜਨਮਸਾਖੀ, ‘birth stories’) are associated with Darshan’s birth that indicate his divinity. In one instance a stranger had called out to Darshan’s father, Jagannath and predicted that he was about to be blessed with a divine son who has come to help the world. He further informed that his son will bring him honor and that he will be known throughout the world. Darshan’s mother also informed that during pregnancy she would see several demi-gods coming to see and bless her. When Darshan was of five years, a group of sages from Himalayas came to pay obeisance to him and seek his blessings. It is also said that Maharaj Darshan Das had unmatched radiance and beautiful locks of hair at birth.

Family and early life
Darshan’s father and mother were Sri Jagannath and Srimati Channan Dei. Jagannath worked as a sweets confectioner and would often prepare food for wedding ceremonies. Darshan also has two sisters Darshana and Satya. Commentaries from Darshan’s life give details of his blossoming awareness from a young age. For instance, one day young Darshan got injured in head while flying kite at the rooftop of home. Despite having suffered significant blood loss, Darshan kept the pain to himself. It is only when his uncle noticed the injury, did he take him to doctor. The doctor was surprised that how a young boy can bear so much pain. Innocent Darshan informed that this injury was due to his callousness, so not wanting to trouble anyone he bore the pain.

At the age of 17, Darshan moved to his aunt’s place in Jalandhar, Punjab to work in an ice factory. One day while heading to work Darshan heard an oracle – “do the work for which you have been sent to earth". Two days post this incidence, Darshan developed unique powers - he was able to tell another person’s thought, inform on the whereabouts of anyone and give solution on any Sangat’s issue. Due to this within days number of followers paying visit to Darshan increased and people began to refer him as Baba Darshan . One 4th March 1976, Baba Darshan married Bibi Usha Rani. They had two sons, Trilochan Darshan Das and Dhyano Darshan Das. Trilochan Darshan Das is the current spiritual successor to Guru Darshan.

Sachkhand Nanak Dham centers
Sachkhand Nanak Dham stands for ‘the true home for almightly’. The purpose of these centres is to provide a platform for all people to meet irrespective of their religion and help in realisation of God through service of humanity. Guru Darshan set up three centres during his lifetime. The first centre was set up in Batala, Punjab in 1973. It was set up at the same place where it is said Maharaj Darshan Das had first meet a Godly power.

In 1977, second centre was established in Loni, Ghaziabad. It is said that the land of Loni was completely barren with saline underground water but Guru Darshan Das transformed the place with his spiritual powers post which the underground water source turned into fresh water and the land become fertile. The number of followers also grew significantly post setting up of Loni centre and people from abroad also started to pay visit.

In 1979 Maharaj Darshan did his first international travel to England. Post this, Maharaj Darshan travelled to England many times and each time the sangat kept growing. In 1982, third spiritual centre was established in Birmingham, England. It was the first centre ever established in England by a saint.

Das Dharam
Das Dharam was established in 1980 in Loni Center as a practical arm of mission under which all members should strive to serve humanity. Maharaj Darshan Das also gave a slogan on this day – “Nanak Naam Chardi Klaa, Tere Bhanne Sarbat Da Bhalla” - which translates to “In the name of the Supreme Power, do something good for someone else in your life.” Das means the servant of humanity and Dharam means the path of God. Das Dharam followers believe in one God who never takes birth nor dies. They meditate on the word of God as given to them by Guru and serve the needy as their karma. There are 5 principles of Das Dharam namely Sach (Truth), Sidak (Contentment), Sadh Sangat (congregation), Sarbat da bhala (Truth) and Shahadat (Sacrifice).

Peace Convention
On 31st October, 1984 then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her sikh bodyguards post which erupted anti-sikh riots nationwide. The violence reached Sachkhand Nanak Dham Loni center also and 12 members of sangat were killed. Maharaj Darshan being a preacher of brotherhood and peace, was deeply upset by these events and on 11th November, 1984, Maharaj Darshan organized an Ekta Sammelan (Peace convention) at the NEC in Birmingham, England. Guru Darshan covered number of points which mainly emphasized on the importance of peace and brotherhood in society, a message which was well-received by all attendees. A number of other religious groups and Asian organizations along with High commissioners of India had also participated in the convention to show solidarity with the cause.

Final years
Maharaj Darshan spend the last three years of his life in England. There was growing unrest in India at that time with rising demand for division of India. Maharaj Darshan was a patriot and vehemently opposed further division of India and instead asked all Indians to live together with peace and brotherhood. This message struck a chord with the masses and many people began to come to Maharaj Darshan’s gatherings. This infuriated the extremist’s groups and on 11th November, 1987 during a Satsang in Southhall, two terrorists Rajinder Singh and Manjt Singh, shot him in the back of his head in front of hundreds of followers. Two followers, Baba Satwant Singh and Chacha Joga Singh were also killed along with Maharaj Darshan Das.