Baba Faqir Chand
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Baba Faqir Chand, was an India
n master of Surat Shabd Yoga
, or consciously controlled near death experience. He was the first Sant Mat
guru
to speak of overwhelming experience of certainty and the subjective projection of sacred forms without the conscious knowledge of the person at the center of the experience. This was known as the 'Chandian Effect', as described by researcher David C. Lane
. Mark Juergensmeyer
, another researcher on new religious movements (including Radha Soami
Mat), interviewed Baba Faqir Chand. The interview revealed insight of Faqir and became part of his autobiography.
district of Punjab
, India
. He was brought up in a poor Brahmin
family. He had a suppressed childhood. As a result, he sought relief in worship of God
(Hindi:Bhakti
). At young age, against his family traditions, he became non-vegetarian for some time. Later, his repentance and prayers took him to Radha Soami
Mat through a divine vision of Data Dayal Shiv Brat Lal
Ji Maharaj. He initiated Faqir into Radha Soami Mat and gave him a book 'Saar Vachan (Hindi
:सार-वचन)' written by Shiv Dayal Singh
(Swami Ji Maharaj) the founder of Radha Soami Mat. He soon found that the book's positions on various religious movements were contrary to his own impressions and beliefs. However, because of his unshakable faith in Data Dayal Ji he took a vow and honestly followed the path shown by his guru. He started delivering discourses (Satsang
:Hindi:सत्संग) to his followers only after Shiv Brat Lal died. Among these discources was his experienced belief that the images and visions (including holy forms, colors and lines, etc.) that seemed to appear to his followers during meditation were only Maya
, or illusions, and did not represent truths as such.
After 1942 Faqir discontinued the traditional practice of Nam-Dan (Hindi:नाम-दान), (or, in English, a form of Baptism
). Instead, he preached that description of higher stages of inner knowledge by an experienced person was Nam Dan. He performed all the duties of a guru without becoming one. In literature, there is mention of miraculous and divine appearances of his form to the followers in need and distress.
But he disassociated himself from all such miracles saying it had happened for the faith of believers and not him. He declared all such followers (Hindi:सत्संगी) his Satguru (the teller of true knowledge) because their experiences regarding appearing of his holy form compelled him to think as to who helped them while he had no knowledge of those incidents. Those were projections of mind, he concluded. Such experiences facilitated him to go beyond mind (Hindi:मन), soul (light) (Hindi:प्रकाश) and inner sound current (Hindi:शब्द). This lead him to self realization and eternal peace (Hindi:परम शांति). His craving for ultimate truth ended. In 1980, in view of failing health of Faqir, David C. Lane, professor of Philosophy in California, made him a request to write his autobiography. Faqir accepted and dictated the same to Prof. B.R. Kamal. Originally written in Urdu
language, it was translated into English by Prof. Kamal and later edited and published by Dr. Lane.
Baba Faqir Chand died on 11 September 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennysylvania, North America while touring the United States. Through his will, he established a separate entity for Manavta Mandir, Hoshiarpur, keeping it separate and independent of other Manavta centers. He also made it clear that the trust of Manavta Mandir had no relation other than that of love with Manavta centers (opened in his name) and their preachers within the country and abroad. Faqir allowed his blood relations to serve the temple but prohibited them from becoming members of the trust and interfering with Temple affairs. His mission ('Be Man') was included in his last will. He appointed Munshi Ram Bhagat to give Nam Dan, instruct the souls (Hindi:जीव) and help distressed and perturbed people. He appointed Dr. I.C. Sharma, a well learned person in spiritual knowledge and practice (Hindi:परमार्थ और अभ्यास) etc. to work in his (Faqir Chand's place) in absence or presence of Munshi Ram Bhagat. He again appointed Bhagat Munshi Ram
to function as Satguru
when I.C. Sharma was absent. Under the terms of his will, no fee is to be charged for studying in school run by Manavta Mandir. But, Faqir made it compulsory for parents of wards to give an undertaking which restricted them from giving birth to more than three children (In 1980s it was serious, honest and responsible attempt to include family welfare program in his religion of humanity
).
His remains (bones) are interred in the premises of Manavta Mandir with flag of 'Be Man' mission unfurled upon them. He further clarified that his saintism excluded places of veneration of the dead
(Hindi:समाधि), grave, tomb and worship of great people those were dead. Therefore, he kept himself disassociated with 'Shiv Smadh' (tomb of Data Dayal Shiv Brat Lal).
Mat and his experience in Surat Shabd Yoga. Faqir found much to agree with in their humanitarian approaches, but disagreed with the traditional Nam-Dan and the prevalent guruism in India
. He had very little tolerance for religious practices leading to exploitation of poor, innocent and believing people. As shown in his written works, he saw himself as an ardent follower of Sant Mat and Radha Soami Mat, but was disillusioned with ultimate outcome of higher stages of Surat Shabd Yoga and mysticism
nourished by Saints. His emphasis later shifted from Yogic practices to the humanism
of Sant Mat.
Faqir also believed in the idea that sex was best used for the purpose of begetting children; bringing these children into the world would then work to reduce the sufferings of human race
. His philosophy of life looked to the welfare of both the self and of others. For internal peace, he advised young people to remain busy, earn a livelihood, observe self-restraint, and to remain under the guidance of an honest and truthful person. As a part of social duty he asked his followers not to intentionally hurt others, avoid purposeless talk, be tolerant to bitter words, and to serve fellow beings selflessly.
He laid special emphasis on 'home peace' in all respects. Pious deeds (Hindi:शुभ कर्म), pious earnings (Hindi:शुद्ध कमाई), and Charity (Hindi:दान) (which includes affection and welfare) were other aspects covered by him under social behavior, and which he considered to be essential for humans. In other spiritual practices he underlined love, devotion, faith, and dedication. Frequently, he taught his followers to be true to themselves, surrender to God's wish, repeat holy name, concentrate on holy form and, in so doing, realize the self.
He noticed that all beings were bubbles of super most conscious element and ultimate goal of humans was peace.
(Hindi:मानवता मंदिर) (Temple of Humanity) in Hoshiarpur
. Publication of a monthly magazine 'Manav Mandir' (Hindi:मानव मंदिर) was started. The temple was dedicated to humanity and its religion
(Hindi:मानव-धर्म). Manavta Mandir became center of his mission where he continued to tell people the truth of miracles (mysterious functioning of mind) and also about the truth beyond mind. He did it at the cost of donations and offerings required to maintain Manavta Mandir.
), Nandu Bhai (Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh
), P.Anand Rao (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh), Gopi Lal Krishak, Kober Nath Srivastav (Varanasi
), Premanand Ji (both Kuber Nath and Premanad were appointed at different times to work at Shiv Smadh, Radhaswami Dham, Varanasi), Prithvi Nath (J&K), Lal Chand (Churu
, Rajasthan
), B.R. Kamal (Una
, Himachal Pradesh
), Lajja Wati Kakkar (Kamalpurwali Mai) (Punjab), Tripta Devi (Yogini Mata )(Pathankot
, Punjab)(Both Kamalpurwali Mai and Yogini Mata were appointed Gurus for women), Dayal Das (Uttar Pradesh
), Seth Durga Das (Chandigarh
), Tara Chand
(Haryana
), Harjit Singh Sandhu (Punjab
), Mohan Lal (Hoshiarpur
), Mam Chand, Karm Chand Kapur (Palampur
, Himachal Pradesh
), Hukam Singh, Annadata, Jaswant Singh, Tara Singh etc.
(Devanagari
). Most of his books were direct compilations of his Satsangs published in two magazines namely 'Manushya Bano' (published from Aligarh) and 'Manav Mandir' (the later published by Manavta Mandir Trust, Hoshiarpur established by him). His Hindi books include :
Param Dayal Ji Maharaj' (Hindi:संत सत्गुरु परम दयाल जी महाराज), 'Baba Faqir' (Hindi:बाबा फ़कीर), 'Faqir Chand Ji Maharaj' (Hindi:फ़कीर चंद जी महाराज) and 'Sant Satguru Waqt Faqir Chand Ji Maharaj' (Hindi:संत सत्गुरु वक़्त फ़कीर चंद जी महाराज). After his death, he was referred to as "Pandit" against his wishes.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n master of Surat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga or Surat Shabda Yoga is a form of spiritual practice that is followed in the Sant Mat and many other related spiritual traditions...
, or consciously controlled near death experience. He was the first Sant Mat
Sant Mat
Sant Mat was a loosely associated group of teachers that became prominent in the northern part of the Indian sub-continent from about the 13th century...
guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...
to speak of overwhelming experience of certainty and the subjective projection of sacred forms without the conscious knowledge of the person at the center of the experience. This was known as the 'Chandian Effect', as described by researcher David C. Lane
David C. Lane
David Christopher Lane is a professor of philosophy and sociology at Mt. San Antonio College, in Walnut, California. He is most notable for exposing Eckankar as a cult and its founder, Paul Twitchell, as a plagiarist in his book The Making of a Spiritual Movement: The Untold Story of Paul...
. Mark Juergensmeyer
Mark Juergensmeyer
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, another researcher on new religious movements (including Radha Soami
Radha Soami
Radhasoami is a philosophical organization originating in 19th century India, and considered by adherents as a true way to attain God realization...
Mat), interviewed Baba Faqir Chand. The interview revealed insight of Faqir and became part of his autobiography.
Life
Baba Faqir Chand was Born on November 18, 1886 in village of Panjhal, located in the HoshiarpurHoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
district of Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He was brought up in a poor Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
family. He had a suppressed childhood. As a result, he sought relief in worship of God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
(Hindi:Bhakti
Bhakti
In Hinduism Bhakti is religious devotion in the form of active involvement of a devotee in worship of the divine.Within monotheistic Hinduism, it is the love felt by the worshipper towards the personal God, a concept expressed in Hindu theology as Svayam Bhagavan.Bhakti can be used of either...
). At young age, against his family traditions, he became non-vegetarian for some time. Later, his repentance and prayers took him to Radha Soami
Radha Soami
Radhasoami is a philosophical organization originating in 19th century India, and considered by adherents as a true way to attain God realization...
Mat through a divine vision of Data Dayal Shiv Brat Lal
Shiv Brat Lal
Maharishi Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji was born in Bhadohi Distt of Uttar Pradesh state in India in 1860. He was a post graduate and a famous writer. It is believed that he wrote as much as 3000 books on various social, historical, religious and spiritual topics...
Ji Maharaj. He initiated Faqir into Radha Soami Mat and gave him a book 'Saar Vachan (Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
:सार-वचन)' written by Shiv Dayal Singh
Shiv Dayal Singh
Seth Shiv Dayal Singh was born on the 25th august. At the age of five, he was sent to school where he learnt Hindi, Urdu, Persian and Gurumukhi. He also acquired a working knowledge of Arabic and Sanskrit...
(Swami Ji Maharaj) the founder of Radha Soami Mat. He soon found that the book's positions on various religious movements were contrary to his own impressions and beliefs. However, because of his unshakable faith in Data Dayal Ji he took a vow and honestly followed the path shown by his guru. He started delivering discourses (Satsang
Satsang
Satsang in Indian philosophy means the company of the "highest truth," the company of a guru, or company with an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about, and assimilate the truth...
:Hindi:सत्संग) to his followers only after Shiv Brat Lal died. Among these discources was his experienced belief that the images and visions (including holy forms, colors and lines, etc.) that seemed to appear to his followers during meditation were only Maya
Maya (illusion)
Maya , in Indian religions, has multiple meanings, usually quoted as "illusion", centered on the fact that we do not experience the environment itself but rather a projection of it, created by us. Maya is the principal deity that manifests, perpetuates and governs the illusion and dream of duality...
, or illusions, and did not represent truths as such.
After 1942 Faqir discontinued the traditional practice of Nam-Dan (Hindi:नाम-दान), (or, in English, a form of Baptism
Baptism
In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission , almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition...
). Instead, he preached that description of higher stages of inner knowledge by an experienced person was Nam Dan. He performed all the duties of a guru without becoming one. In literature, there is mention of miraculous and divine appearances of his form to the followers in need and distress.
But he disassociated himself from all such miracles saying it had happened for the faith of believers and not him. He declared all such followers (Hindi:सत्संगी) his Satguru (the teller of true knowledge) because their experiences regarding appearing of his holy form compelled him to think as to who helped them while he had no knowledge of those incidents. Those were projections of mind, he concluded. Such experiences facilitated him to go beyond mind (Hindi:मन), soul (light) (Hindi:प्रकाश) and inner sound current (Hindi:शब्द). This lead him to self realization and eternal peace (Hindi:परम शांति). His craving for ultimate truth ended. In 1980, in view of failing health of Faqir, David C. Lane, professor of Philosophy in California, made him a request to write his autobiography. Faqir accepted and dictated the same to Prof. B.R. Kamal. Originally written in Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
language, it was translated into English by Prof. Kamal and later edited and published by Dr. Lane.
Baba Faqir Chand died on 11 September 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennysylvania, North America while touring the United States. Through his will, he established a separate entity for Manavta Mandir, Hoshiarpur, keeping it separate and independent of other Manavta centers. He also made it clear that the trust of Manavta Mandir had no relation other than that of love with Manavta centers (opened in his name) and their preachers within the country and abroad. Faqir allowed his blood relations to serve the temple but prohibited them from becoming members of the trust and interfering with Temple affairs. His mission ('Be Man') was included in his last will. He appointed Munshi Ram Bhagat to give Nam Dan, instruct the souls (Hindi:जीव) and help distressed and perturbed people. He appointed Dr. I.C. Sharma, a well learned person in spiritual knowledge and practice (Hindi:परमार्थ और अभ्यास) etc. to work in his (Faqir Chand's place) in absence or presence of Munshi Ram Bhagat. He again appointed Bhagat Munshi Ram
Bhagat Munshi Ram
Bhagat Munshi Ram was born in the village Sundernagar, tehsil and district Sialkot, Punjab in the year 1906. He was assigned specific work of Guru in the year 1977 by putting a religious mark on the forehead, presenting 'turban' , Rs.5 and a coconut by Param Dayal Baba Faqir Chand ji Maharaj...
to function as Satguru
Satguru
Satguru does not merely mean true guru. The term is distinguished from other forms of gurus, such as musical instructors, scriptural teachers, parents, and so on...
when I.C. Sharma was absent. Under the terms of his will, no fee is to be charged for studying in school run by Manavta Mandir. But, Faqir made it compulsory for parents of wards to give an undertaking which restricted them from giving birth to more than three children (In 1980s it was serious, honest and responsible attempt to include family welfare program in his religion of humanity
Religion of Humanity
Religion of Humanity was a secular religion created by Auguste Comte, the founder of positivist philosophy. Adherents of this religion have built chapels of Humanity in France and Brazil.-Origins:...
).
His remains (bones) are interred in the premises of Manavta Mandir with flag of 'Be Man' mission unfurled upon them. He further clarified that his saintism excluded places of veneration of the dead
Veneration of the dead
Veneration of the dead is based on the belief that the deceased, often family members, have a continued existence and/or possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living...
(Hindi:समाधि), grave, tomb and worship of great people those were dead. Therefore, he kept himself disassociated with 'Shiv Smadh' (tomb of Data Dayal Shiv Brat Lal).
Religious Views
Faqir's beliefs drew from many sources, including his long association with Radha SoamiRadha Soami
Radhasoami is a philosophical organization originating in 19th century India, and considered by adherents as a true way to attain God realization...
Mat and his experience in Surat Shabd Yoga. Faqir found much to agree with in their humanitarian approaches, but disagreed with the traditional Nam-Dan and the prevalent guruism in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He had very little tolerance for religious practices leading to exploitation of poor, innocent and believing people. As shown in his written works, he saw himself as an ardent follower of Sant Mat and Radha Soami Mat, but was disillusioned with ultimate outcome of higher stages of Surat Shabd Yoga and mysticism
Mysticism
Mysticism is the knowledge of, and especially the personal experience of, states of consciousness, i.e. levels of being, beyond normal human perception, including experience and even communion with a supreme being.-Classical origins:...
nourished by Saints. His emphasis later shifted from Yogic practices to the humanism
Humanism
Humanism is an approach in study, philosophy, world view or practice that focuses on human values and concerns. In philosophy and social science, humanism is a perspective which affirms some notion of human nature, and is contrasted with anti-humanism....
of Sant Mat.
Faqir also believed in the idea that sex was best used for the purpose of begetting children; bringing these children into the world would then work to reduce the sufferings of human race
Human Race
Human Race refers to the Human species.Human race may also refer to:*The Human Race, 79th episode of YuYu Hakusho* Human Race Theatre Company of Dayton Ohio* Human Race Machine, a computer graphics device...
. His philosophy of life looked to the welfare of both the self and of others. For internal peace, he advised young people to remain busy, earn a livelihood, observe self-restraint, and to remain under the guidance of an honest and truthful person. As a part of social duty he asked his followers not to intentionally hurt others, avoid purposeless talk, be tolerant to bitter words, and to serve fellow beings selflessly.
He laid special emphasis on 'home peace' in all respects. Pious deeds (Hindi:शुभ कर्म), pious earnings (Hindi:शुद्ध कमाई), and Charity (Hindi:दान) (which includes affection and welfare) were other aspects covered by him under social behavior, and which he considered to be essential for humans. In other spiritual practices he underlined love, devotion, faith, and dedication. Frequently, he taught his followers to be true to themselves, surrender to God's wish, repeat holy name, concentrate on holy form and, in so doing, realize the self.
He noticed that all beings were bubbles of super most conscious element and ultimate goal of humans was peace.
Manavta Mandir
Data Dayal, in the year 1933, directed him to change the traditional mode of preachings (शिक्षा) of Sant Mat. For fulfilling guru's wish and carry forward his mission according to changed time,in the year 1962, Faqir established Manavta MandirManavta Mandir
Manavta Mandir or Be Man Temple in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India was established in the year 1962 by Baba Faqir Chand . In order to carry forward the mission of his religion of humanity, Faqir, with the financial help from Seth Durga Das established the temple which remained his center of activity...
(Hindi:मानवता मंदिर) (Temple of Humanity) in Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
. Publication of a monthly magazine 'Manav Mandir' (Hindi:मानव मंदिर) was started. The temple was dedicated to humanity and its religion
Religion of Humanity
Religion of Humanity was a secular religion created by Auguste Comte, the founder of positivist philosophy. Adherents of this religion have built chapels of Humanity in France and Brazil.-Origins:...
(Hindi:मानव-धर्म). Manavta Mandir became center of his mission where he continued to tell people the truth of miracles (mysterious functioning of mind) and also about the truth beyond mind. He did it at the cost of donations and offerings required to maintain Manavta Mandir.
Other prominent followers and colleagues
Baba Faqir Chand had a wide array of followers and colleagues, both during and after his life. These include Pir-e-Mughan (Pandit Bua Dutt) (DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
), Nandu Bhai (Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
), P.Anand Rao (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh), Gopi Lal Krishak, Kober Nath Srivastav (Varanasi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
), Premanand Ji (both Kuber Nath and Premanad were appointed at different times to work at Shiv Smadh, Radhaswami Dham, Varanasi), Prithvi Nath (J&K), Lal Chand (Churu
Churu
Churu is a town in the desert region of Rajasthan state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Churu District. It lies in the Thar Desert on the National Highway-65 connecting Pali to Ambala and is a junction station on the railway line to Bikaner...
, Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
), B.R. Kamal (Una
Una, Himachal Pradesh
Una is a city and a municipal council in Una district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.-Geography:Una is located at . It has an average elevation of 369 metres .-Demographics:...
, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
), Lajja Wati Kakkar (Kamalpurwali Mai) (Punjab), Tripta Devi (Yogini Mata )(Pathankot
Pathankot
Pathankot became 22nd district on 28th July 2011 and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Punjab. It was a part of the Nurpur princely state ruled by the Rajputs prior to 1849 AD. It is a meeting point of the three northern states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir...
, Punjab)(Both Kamalpurwali Mai and Yogini Mata were appointed Gurus for women), Dayal Das (Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
), Seth Durga Das (Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
), Tara Chand
Sant Tarachand
Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj, popularly known as Bade Maharaj ji was born in a poor family in Dinod village of Haryana state. His spiritual cravings were very intense and started his search for the Supreme creator at early age of six. He liked the company of the mystics and saints very much. He...
(Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
), Harjit Singh Sandhu (Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
), Mohan Lal (Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
), Mam Chand, Karm Chand Kapur (Palampur
Palampur
Palampur is a green hill station and a municipal council in the Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests before they merge with the Dhauladhar ranges. Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India but tea is just one aspect that...
, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
), Hukam Singh, Annadata, Jaswant Singh, Tara Singh etc.
Faqir as an author
At young age Faqir wrote many books in Urdu which were later transcribed into HindiHindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
(Devanagari
Devanagari
Devanagari |deva]]" and "nāgarī" ), also called Nagari , is an abugida alphabet of India and Nepal...
). Most of his books were direct compilations of his Satsangs published in two magazines namely 'Manushya Bano' (published from Aligarh) and 'Manav Mandir' (the later published by Manavta Mandir Trust, Hoshiarpur established by him). His Hindi books include :
- Jagat Ubhar (जगत उभार)
- Garud Puran Rahasya (गरुड़ पुराण रहस्य)
- Ajayab Purush (अजायब पुरुष)
- Panch Nam Ki Vyakhya (पाँच नाम की व्याख्या)
- Meri Dharmik Khoj (मेरी धार्मिक खोज)
- Barah Masa Ki Vyakhya (बारह मासा की व्याख्या)
- Kabir Sar Shabd Vyakhya (कबीर सार शब्द व्याख्या)
- Sat Kabir Ki Sakhi (सत कबीर की साखी)
- Guru Tattva (गुरु तत्त्व)
- Prem Rahasya (प्रेम रहस्य)
- Guru Mahima (गुरु महिमा)
- Manavta Yug Dharm (मानवता युग-धर्म)
- Unnati marg (उन्नति मार्ग)
- Ishwar Darshan (ईश्वर दर्शन)
- Guru Vandana (गुरु वंदना)
- Sat Gyan Data (सत्ज्ञान दाता)
- Saar Ka Saar (सार का सार)
- 50 Years of experience of Faqir (50 वर्षीय फकीर अनुभव)
- Hriday Udgar (हृदय उद्गार)
- Agam Vikas (अगम विकास)
- Akaashiya Rachna (आकाशीय रचना)
- Yatharth Sandesh (यथार्थ संदेश)
- Sachchai (सच्चाई)
- Agam Vani (अगम वाणी)
- Manav Dharm Prakash (मानव धर्म प्रकाश)
- Adi Ant (आदि-अंत)
- Gyan Yog (ज्ञान-योग)
- Nirvan Se Pare (निर्वाण से परे)
- Saar Bhed (सार-भेद)
- Karm Bhog Ya Mauj (कर्मभोग या मौज)
- The Essence of Truth
- Satya Sanatan Dharm or True Religion of Humanity.
- The Art of Happy Living
Honorifics
Baba Faqir Chand held several honorifics during his life. These include: 'Dayal Faqir' (Hindi:दयाल फ़कीर), 'Param Dayal Ji Maharaj' (Hindi:परम दयाल जी महाराज), 'Sant SatguruSatguru
Satguru does not merely mean true guru. The term is distinguished from other forms of gurus, such as musical instructors, scriptural teachers, parents, and so on...
Param Dayal Ji Maharaj' (Hindi:संत सत्गुरु परम दयाल जी महाराज), 'Baba Faqir' (Hindi:बाबा फ़कीर), 'Faqir Chand Ji Maharaj' (Hindi:फ़कीर चंद जी महाराज) and 'Sant Satguru Waqt Faqir Chand Ji Maharaj' (Hindi:संत सत्गुरु वक़्त फ़कीर चंद जी महाराज). After his death, he was referred to as "Pandit" against his wishes.
See also
- Secular HumanismSecular humanismSecular Humanism, alternatively known as Humanism , is a secular philosophy that embraces human reason, ethics, justice, and the search for human fulfillment...
- Religious HumanismReligious humanismReligious humanism is an integration of humanist ethical philosophy with religious rituals and beliefs that center on human needs, interests, and abilities.-Origins:...
- Christian HumanismChristian humanismChristian humanism is the position that universal human dignity and individual freedom are essential and principal components of, or are at least compatible with, Christian doctrine and practice. It is a philosophical union of Christian and humanist principles.- Origins :Christian humanism may have...
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- Shiv Brat LalShiv Brat LalMaharishi Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji was born in Bhadohi Distt of Uttar Pradesh state in India in 1860. He was a post graduate and a famous writer. It is believed that he wrote as much as 3000 books on various social, historical, religious and spiritual topics...
- Bhagat Munshi RamBhagat Munshi RamBhagat Munshi Ram was born in the village Sundernagar, tehsil and district Sialkot, Punjab in the year 1906. He was assigned specific work of Guru in the year 1977 by putting a religious mark on the forehead, presenting 'turban' , Rs.5 and a coconut by Param Dayal Baba Faqir Chand ji Maharaj...
- Ram Singh ArmanRam Singh ArmanParam Sant Arman Saheb ji, was born in a Yadav family of Jui Village in Haryana. He arrived on this planet on ninth of month Ausouj . He was a teacher by profession. -Radha Swami spiritual movement:...
- Sant TarachandSant TarachandParam Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj, popularly known as Bade Maharaj ji was born in a poor family in Dinod village of Haryana state. His spiritual cravings were very intense and started his search for the Supreme creator at early age of six. He liked the company of the mystics and saints very much. He...
- Manav Dayal I.C.SharmaManav Dayal I.C.SharmaManav Dayal I.C.Sharma was a spiritual leader of Manavta Mandir Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. Baba Faqir Chand gave him work in his own place through his will dated 20-04-1980. Dr. Sharma was a great Indian philosopher and a professor of University of California, United States and India. He was also a...
- Manavta MandirManavta MandirManavta Mandir or Be Man Temple in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India was established in the year 1962 by Baba Faqir Chand . In order to carry forward the mission of his religion of humanity, Faqir, with the financial help from Seth Durga Das established the temple which remained his center of activity...
External links
- http://manavatamandirhsp.com/index.html#
- https://sites.google.com/site/babafaqirchandsliterature/
- http://sites.google.com/site/faqirchandlibrary/
- http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2542290213691270338#
- http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5977858875089797931#docid=4584877123197657131
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- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb1VLfQDdOs&feature=channel_page
- http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5977858875089797931#
- http://www.babafaqirchand.com/baba.html
- http://www.meditation.dk/faqir_baba_the_meditation_master.htm
- http://www.hindunet.org/alt_hindu/1994/msg00860.html
- http://dlane5.tripod.com/point2.html
- http://web.archive.org/web/20091027111152/http://geocities.com/eckcult/faqirchand/faqir1.html
- http://akhandmanavatadham.in/baba_faqir_chand.html
- http://www.integralworld.net/lane8.html
- http://www.thetruth-seeker.com/Chapter_11.pdf p. 268
- http://faqirchand.blogspot.com/