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We have been given this human life to understand the all-pervading, omnipresent God. This knowledge can only be given by someone who has themselves realized God. Life becomes truly happy only after meeting such a God-realized person.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingHappinessKnowledge
Gurdev Hardev Part 2, p. 134

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Gurdev Hardev Part 2 is the second volume of J.R.D. Satyarthi's biographical and devotional account of the great spiritual masters of the Sant Nirankari Mission. It follows the lives, teachings, and spiritual milestones of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji and Baba Hardev Singh Ji, illuminating how their grace transformed the lives of millions. This volume deepens the portrait begun in Part 1, offering further insight into the vision and mission of these universal teachers.

Author
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
Tradition
Universal
Source text
Gurdev Hardev Part 2
Chapter
Gurdev Hardev, p.134
Verse / page
134
Topics
HappinessKnowledgeTruthUnderstandingWisdomEducationGodHuman BirthOmnipresenceRealitySinceritySupreme Being

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