Chandigarh, 13 November 2026: Just as a child of two-and-a-half to three years is sent to school to acquire basic knowledge of alphabets, because learning follows a systematic process, similarly, the guidance of a Satguru is essential for attaining Brahm Gyan, as true knowledge cannot be attained without a Guru. These views were expressed by Shri Rakesh Mutreja Ji, Member Incharge of the Parchar & Parsar Vibhag of Sant Nirankari Mandal, who came from Delhi and presided over the Nirankari Sant Samagam held at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Sector 30, Chandigarh.

Shri Mutreja Ji further said that people today are caught up in the herd mentality and follow one another without giving things proper thought. Great emphasis is laid on reading religious scriptures, but little attention is paid to understanding their underlying message and true essence or incorporating their teachings into daily life. The teachings contained in religious scriptures are not wrong; rather, they embody the Supreme Truth, which only a Perfect Satguru can explain in its true perspective and inspire people to imbibe in their lives.

He said that without the guidance of a Guru, a person may fail to understand the true meaning of the scriptures, as a result of which one becomes entangled in rituals, superstitions and misconceptions. Thus, even after spending an entire lifetime reading religious scriptures, one may remain unaware of the Truth. He began his discourse with the lines from the Avtar Bani, which convey that without a Guru, knowledge cannot be attained and without a Murshid, salvation of the world is not possible.

He said that today, Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj is imparting Brahm Gyan and conveying this very essence to every individual, so that people do not remain confined merely to the words of religious scriptures but understand their true essence and become free from illusions and misconceptions.

Referring to the discourses of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj during the 79th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam held in October, Shri Mutreja Ji said that attaining Brahm Gyan is not awakening itself, but rather the beginning of awakening. By receiving knowledge from the Guru, a devotee enters the path of liberation; however, continuing to walk on this path with awareness, alertness and consistency is the true essence of devotion. If a person does not remain vigilant in life, one may turn back from the light towards darkness, and superstitions, misconceptions and ego may once again surround them. Therefore, every Brahmgyani must remain conscious at every moment and should not limit the knowledge received from the Satguru merely to listening or repeating it, but must incorporate it into thoughts, conduct and daily life.

Earlier, several singers and speakers enriched the gathering through their devotional songs and enlightening thoughts. On this occasion, Shri O.P. Nirankari Ji, Zonal Incharge of Chandigarh Zone, welcomed Shri Rakesh Mutreja Ji and expressed his gratitude to him. All the Convenors and Mukhis of Chandigarh Zone, Regional Sanchalaks of the Sewa Dal and other officials were also present at the Samagam.