Spiritual Discourse March 2026, Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, March 2026

Many Nagpur locals attend the weekly free well-being programs at Lighthouse Center Nagpur. Hosted by Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK), these programs are busy, energetic and vibrant. That said, the atmosphere shifts from busy to dynamic when Sant Baljit Singh Ji makes his annual visit to pay tribute to our Grand Master’s death anniversary.

This year, the commemoration was held on March 7. Large numbers from different states across India poured into Lighthouse Center Nagpur to attend Sant Baljit Singh Ji’s spiritual discourse and have his darshan. Sant Baljit Singh Ji graced attendees with his presence for several additional days after the event, making the event even more memorable!

Preparations for the event

These annual events are larger than Lighthouse Center Nagpur can accommodate, so each year VMRK hosts the event offsite. This year, the strong turnout last year led VMRK to arrange an even larger site approximately 3 kilometers away.

Since a road divided the site into 2 sections, VMRK placed the main event grounds on one side and the parking area on the other. Before anything could be set up, a large team of volunteers leveled the uneven terrain with backhoe loaders. This made it possible to set up multiple tents for the main event, lodging, preparing and serving food, and other uses. On the opposite side, other volunteers organized the parking area into sections to fit different types and sizes of vehicles.

Inviting event atmosphere

By the day of the spiritual discourse, vibrant decorations had adorned the event grounds. A welcoming gateway guided attendees toward a pathway to the main event tents. Inside, fabric bands in white, yellow, and beige draped across the ceiling. On the dais hung portraits of God Shiva, our Grand Master, and the Great Grand Master, while sunflowers added color to the floral arrangements.

From the afternoon, the crowd began converging at the main event tents. As they waited for Sant Baljit Singh Ji’s arrival, some attendees sat in meditation while some discussed the upcoming event in excitement.

By evening, the main event grounds buzzed with anticipation. To accommodate the crowd that continued to arrive, volunteers expanded the seating area by laying out mats around the main event tents and food-service tents. Additionally, volunteers set up additional food service points to serve food without delay.

At around 6 pm, professional singers started performing devotional songs. Thirteen large LED screens and audio equipment across the event grounds allowed those seated far away to enjoy the entire evening program.

Sant Baljit Singh Ji’s arrival

When Sant Baljit Singh Ji arrived, a ripple of excitement cascaded through the audience! Having longed for this moment, they felt their hearts fill with joy as they watched him walk to the dais.

On the dais, Sant Baljit Singh Ji carefully draped a large garland of flowers over God Shiva’s portrait. As the devotees looked on, they chanted devotional praises to God Shiva for some minutes. Appreciating their devotion, Sant Baljit Singh Ji smiled warmly and stood facing them as they chanted. Next, he walked over to the portraits of our Grand Master and Great Grand Master, and offered his respects in the same manner. Thereafter, Sant Baljit Singh Ji took his seat, and the devotional songs resumed.

Spiritual Discourse and Initiation

Then, Sant Baljit Singh Ji began the spiritual discourse and spoke for some time. Observing the attendees’ eagerness, he extended the discourse to around four hours as the audience listened with riveted attention.

During the discourse, Sant Baljit Singh Ji highlighted the role of the Guru and the purpose of human life. He also explained the nature of creation as an interplay of Shiva and Shakti, and that maya is inevitable for creation to exist.

Following this, Sant Baljit Singh Ji walked through the different sections of the seating areas. Attendees grew visibly excited as they enjoyed a closer glimpse of him, while professional singers performed devotional songs.

On the morning of March 8, Sant Baljit Singh Ji gave the holy gift of Naam Daan to the spiritual seekers who received initiation into the meditation of the inner Light and Sound. After the program concluded at the main event tents, the new initiates excitedly left their seats and lined the path to wait for Sant Baljit Singh Ji. As he walked past, they began chanting “Har Har Mahadev” in praise of God Shiva.

Post-event darshan program

Later that evening and the next two evenings, attendees sat in sections as they waited for Sant Baljit Singh Ji. Locals also came to Lighthouse Center Nagpur each evening to enjoy his presence. Devotional singers filled the air with soulful songs as everyone waited patiently in reverence.

Each evening, Sant Baljit Singh Ji smiled warmly as he walked along the pathways for nearly three hours. The attendees were overwhelmed with joy and expressed themselves by singing and clapping enthusiastically in unison. Many even got up and danced!

On March 10, after walking among the attendees, Sant Baljit Singh Ji stood facing them. To the delight of the attendees, each was then given the opportunity to walk past Sant Baljit Singh Ji. As they did so, Sant Baljit Singh Ji placed his hand over their heads. In Indian culture, this gesture is considered as a blessing from elders. The darshan program concluded on the same day, leaving hearts overflowing with gratitude.

Charitable activities in Nagpur

Within a month of organizing a massive charitable drive during the birth anniversary and Mahashivaratri events at Lighthouse Center Pimpalner, VMRK organized another drive during this event. VMRK assigned volunteers to specific roles and locations; some served at Lighthouse Center Nagpur and others at sites up to 300 kilometers away. Below are the initiatives carried out between February 27 and March 10.

Medical and hygiene camps

From March 5–8, VMRK ran a 24-hour medical camp with an 11-bed clinical treatment center at the main event grounds. These services were relocated to Lighthouse Center Nagpur from March 8–10 to coincide with the celebrations held there.

Thousands of patients were treated for dehydration, vomiting, body pain, fever, and traveler’s diarrhea by a team of 54 medical professionals and 30 volunteers. VMRK also deployed ambulances across the event premises for prompt emergency response, with the count peaking at four on the day of the spiritual discourse.

To support underprivileged communities, VMRK organized medical and hygiene camps in slum areas at eight locations. While identifying these locations, our volunteers learned that residents faced two key challenges. The nearest healthcare center was far away, making medical care difficult to access, and medicines were often unaffordable. Volunteers also observed that many residents lacked basic sanitation practices, such as regular use of bathing soap.

At each location, a team of 1 doctor, 2 nurses, and 3 pharmacists provided free consultations and medicines. Patients with hygiene-related conditions were also educated on proper hygiene practices. Following the medical camp, VMRK distributed hygiene kits to the residents. Across all eight locations, more than 810 individuals received medical care and over 510 hygiene kits were distributed.

Blood donation camp

VMRK organized a two-day blood donation camp at Lighthouse Center Nagpur in collaboration with the Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur. Before donating, each prospective donor underwent a preliminary health check-up to ensure their eligibility. A total of 53 people successfully donated 53 units (18.55 liters) of blood.

Donating educational materials to students

VMRK targeted 72 schools during this event, including those in the tribal-dominated region of Melghat, Maharashtra. Volunteers observed that many students carried materials by hand or in makeshift plastic bags, while some had no notebooks and relied on slates. In consultation with school staff, volunteers compiled a list of required materials for each school. From February 27 to March 7, volunteers visited all schools and distributed materials to more than 3,190 students, each of whom received them with joy and excitement.