BHAI BHAGWANDAS MASAND (1904-1974)

Bhai Bhagwandas was born in January 1904 in Hyderabad (Sind), in the house of Bhai Jagatram Masand, who was himself a God's goodman, and was proficient in reading Guru granth Saheb and conducting Satsang. Thus, right from his childhood Bhai Bhagwandas was influenced by his father whom he helped in conducting Satsang. He soon became the disciple of Bawa Laxmandas, who predicted that the child will be a spiritual guide for many.

His father died when Bhagwandas was only twelve years old and took over charge of his father's work. Whatever income he got from the temple, he used to spend on the needy and poor.

After the partition, for some time he stayed in Jodhpur and Ajmer, But ultimately settled down in Bombay in 1951 with the darbar at 'C' Road, Churchgate, Bombay. He guided many through the name of God. He did not believe in miracles. But he blessed every one and it was no less than a miracle that no one returned empty handed from his door. He used to say, "One who has faith in God will get what one wants."

It was his influence that in his company the Sindhi community got selfless social workers like R.J.Advani and Nari Gursahani.

Bhai Saheb had cardiac trouble in 1973; at that time his dear disciple R.J. Advani was proceeding on a tour to Europe. Bhai Saheb asked him to cancel his trip and be with him. On 7th July 1974, Bhai Saheb left for his heavenly abode.