{"id":3800,"date":"2016-06-02T13:04:48","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T07:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=3800"},"modified":"2025-04-01T12:07:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:37:01","slug":"sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/","title":{"rendered":"Sikh Samaritan Welcomes Homeless &#038; Needy in Ludhiana Ashram"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#Providing_Shelter_in_Times_of_Need\" >Providing Shelter in Times of Need<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#A_Sanctuary_for_the_Marginalized\" >A Sanctuary for the Marginalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#A_Journey_of_Compassion\" >A Journey of Compassion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#A_Mission_of_Selfless_Service\" >A Mission of Selfless Service<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#The_Humble_Beginnings\" >The Humble Beginnings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#From_Canada_to_Ludhiana\" >From Canada to Ludhiana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#Establishing_the_Ashram\" >Establishing the Ashram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#Founding_the_Guru_Amar_Das_Apahaj_Ashram\" >Founding the Guru Amar Das Apahaj Ashram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#A_Day_at_the_Ashram\" >A Day at the Ashram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#Daily_Routine_of_Compassion\" >Daily Routine of Compassion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#Self-Sufficiency_and_Community_Support\" >Self-Sufficiency and Community Support<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#Sustained_by_Generosity\" >Sustained by Generosity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#A_Home_for_All\" >A Home for All<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#Unwavering_Commitment_to_Compassion\" >Unwavering Commitment to Compassion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#The_Enduring_Power_of_Kindness\" >The Enduring Power of Kindness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-samaritan-welcomes-homeless-needy-in-ludhiana-ashram\/#A_Legacy_of_Generosity\" >A Legacy of Generosity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Providing_Shelter_in_Times_of_Need\"><\/span>Providing Shelter in Times of Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Sanctuary_for_the_Marginalized\"><\/span>A Sanctuary for the Marginalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Naurang Singh Mangat, a former professor and scientist, describes the Guru Amar Das Apahaj Ashram as a sanctuary open to all when other doors are closed. Located near Sarabha village in Ludhiana district, Punjab, this ashram is a beacon of hope for the destitute. With a capacity to house 62 inmates, it offers food, clothing, medicine, and shelter free of charge.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Journey_of_Compassion\"><\/span>A Journey of Compassion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Mission_of_Selfless_Service\"><\/span>A Mission of Selfless Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 2005, a man in his mid-50s pedaled across the city on his bicycle daily. His mission was simple yet profound: to help the sick and abandoned. Dr. Mangat, as he is affectionately known, stopped wherever he saw someone in need, arranging medical care for the severely ill and providing assistance to those with less serious ailments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Humble_Beginnings\"><\/span>The Humble Beginnings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Canada_to_Ludhiana\"><\/span>From Canada to Ludhiana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For four years, Dr. Mangat tirelessly carried out this service single-handedly, using his own resources for medical expenses. Despite his unassuming demeanor, his indomitable spirit and determination fueled his mission. Originally from Punjab, Dr. Mangat immigrated to Canada with his family in 1996. However, his return to Ludhiana in 2009 was driven by a singular purpose: to offer dignity and care to the sick and disabled.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establishing_the_Ashram\"><\/span>Establishing the Ashram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Founding_the_Guru_Amar_Das_Apahaj_Ashram\"><\/span>Founding the Guru Amar Das Apahaj Ashram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 2009, Dr. Mangat realized his vision by founding the Guru Amar Das Apahaj Ashram. This sanctuary for the homeless and disabled is a testament to his commitment to serving humanity. Despite spending most of his time at the ashram, Dr. Mangat also makes time to be with his family in Canada for a few months each year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Day_at_the_Ashram\"><\/span>A Day at the Ashram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daily_Routine_of_Compassion\"><\/span>Daily Routine of Compassion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Mangat&#8217;s day begins at 3 am, followed by morning prayers from 4:30 am to 6 am. By 8:30 am, the ashram springs to life with various activities aimed at caring for its diverse inmates. These individuals come from various parts of India and even Nepal, with some arriving in dire conditions\u2014unwashed for months, paralyzed, or mentally ill.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Sufficiency_and_Community_Support\"><\/span>Self-Sufficiency and Community Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustained_by_Generosity\"><\/span>Sustained by Generosity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite its humble origins, the ashram has grown to be self-sufficient, thanks to the generosity of donors and the dedication of its volunteers. The inmates benefit from a steady supply of wheat grains, medicines, and fresh produce grown within the ashram premises. Regular visits by doctors and psychiatrists ensure their medical needs are met with care and compassion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Home_for_All\"><\/span>A Home for All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unwavering_Commitment_to_Compassion\"><\/span>Unwavering Commitment to Compassion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No homeless individual has ever been turned away from the ashram. With ample space and an unwavering commitment to compassion, the Guru Amar Das Apahaj Ashram continues to serve as a haven for those who have nowhere else to turn.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Enduring_Power_of_Kindness\"><\/span>The Enduring Power of Kindness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Legacy_of_Generosity\"><\/span>A Legacy of Generosity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a world often marked by indifference, the story of Dr. Naurang Singh Mangat and the Guru Amar Das Apahaj Ashram stands as a testament to the enduring power of kindness and solidarity. With each act of generosity and each life touched, their legacy of compassion continues to shine bright.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Providing Shelter in Times of Need A Sanctuary for the Marginalized Dr. Naurang Singh Mangat, a former professor and scientist, describes the Guru Amar Das Apahaj Ashram as a sanctuary open to all when other doors are closed. 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