Sant Singh Maskeen
| Sant Singh Maskeen | |
|---|---|
| File:Giani Sant Singh Ji Maskeen.jpg | |
| Born | Sant Singh 1934 Lakki Marwat, Bannu district, (now Lakki Marwat District in Pakistan) |
| Died | 18 February 2005 Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Sikh Theologian and Scholar |
| Spouse(s) | Sunder Kaur |
| Theological work | |
| Language | Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Persian |
Giani Sant Singh Maskeen (1934 – 18 February 2005) was a Sikh Scholar and Theologian known for his expertise of Gurmat and Gurbani.
Early life
Maskeeen Ji was born in 1934 at Lakki Marwat (now in Pakistan) to father Kartar Singh and mother Ram Kaur. He had one sister Sujan Kaur.[1] He pursued his schooling from Khalsa School (now in Pakistan) and went to Government High School but the turmoil of Partition in 1947, interrupted his education from the Govt. High School. His family migrated to India and settled in Alwar (Rajasthan) but he could not continue with his studies. For some time he worked as a railway employee. In 1958 he was married to Sunder Kaur and made Alwar his permanent home. He had three sons and two daughters.
Works
He authored more than a dozen books. Some of his famous books includes Guru Chintan, Ras Dhara, Amrit Manthan, Ratnagar and Shabad Guru.
Establishments
He established a meditation centre at his home town of Alwar where a samagam (function) is held every year on the eve of Hola Mahalla which is attended by many scholars, preachers, Dhadi Jathas, Kavishars and learned people of Sikh community.
He started an organization named as Vishav Sikh Preacher Organization. This organization works under Sri Akal Takhat Sahib. Two schools named Guru Nanak Public School and Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School also ran under his control. In these schools uniforms and books are provided free to the poor students.
Honors
He was given the title of Panth Ratan for his services to mankind through the message of Gurbani. He was also given Bhai Gurdas Gold posthumous award, worth rupees one lack and Gurmat Vidya Martand posthumous award by SGPC (Shromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee).
Death
Maskeen Ji passed away on 18 February 2005 due to a massive heart attack while attending a marriage in Etawah in Uttar Pradesh, India.
References
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- Download Kathas by Maskeen Ji in mp3
- Download Maskeen Ji's Kathas in mp3
- Giani Sant Singh Maskeen - read in Punjabi
- A section dedicated to Giani Sant Singh Ji Maskeen
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