Janamashtami Celebrations

When I met Sant Kirpal Singh ji Maharaj

1894-1974

One of the most remarkable days, in 1969 or 1970, came when Massar Ji, always dressed in his stylish, fashionable clothes, hosted Sant Kirpal Singh ji in his house at 6/2 Shankar Road, Rajinder Nagar.

Masar Amir Chand Butta and Massi Lachhami Devi- a glamorous couple in Karachi in 1940

Massar ji made it sure and reminded me more than once that I must reach his home well before the scheduled time of arrival of Maharaj ji. He was overjoyed to see me reaching well ahead of time.We spread a large tent and placed a grand chair right in the middle of the road. I can still see Massar Ji’s excitement as he led me forward to meet Maharaj Ji. My turban caught his attention, and I felt a surge of pride as I shared a few words about how closely I was connected.

Dashing Masar ji on Shivpreet Sangeet/Mehndi ceremony in Malviya Nagar New Delhi in Dec 1999. My cousin Prema Wadhwa and her husband Harbans Lal Wadhwa are also seen.

It remains one of the proudest and most blessed moments of my life — to stand in the presence of Maharaj Ji, to meet him so closely, and to have the honor of touching his feet.

“ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਦੇ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਮਿਲੇ, ਧਰਤੀ ਹੋਈ ਧੰਨ,

ਪੈਰ ਛੂਹ ਕੇ ਲੀਤੀ ਦਾਤ, ਉਮਰ ਹੋਈ ਰੰਗ-ਰੰਗ।”

(Maharaj’s darshan made the earth blessed,

By touching his feet, my life was filled with colors of grace.)