{"id":5674,"date":"2019-02-09T12:43:25","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T07:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5674"},"modified":"2025-01-22T13:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T07:40:00","slug":"sant-attar-singh-ji-and-the-foundation-of-banaras-hindu-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sant-attar-singh-ji-and-the-foundation-of-banaras-hindu-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Sant Attar Singh Ji and the Foundation of Banaras Hindu University"},"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\/sant-attar-singh-ji-and-the-foundation-of-banaras-hindu-university\/#Pandit_Madan_Mohan_Malaviyas_Vision_for_Banaras_Hindu_University\" >Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya\u2019s Vision for Banaras Hindu University<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sant-attar-singh-ji-and-the-foundation-of-banaras-hindu-university\/#The_Question_of_the_Foundation_Stone\" >The Question of the Foundation Stone<\/a><\/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\/sant-attar-singh-ji-and-the-foundation-of-banaras-hindu-university\/#Pandit_Malaviyas_Journey_to_Sant_Attar_Singh_Ji\" >Pandit Malaviya\u2019s Journey to Sant Attar Singh Ji<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sant-attar-singh-ji-and-the-foundation-of-banaras-hindu-university\/#Meeting_Sant_Attar_Singh_Ji\" >Meeting Sant Attar Singh Ji<\/a><\/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\/sant-attar-singh-ji-and-the-foundation-of-banaras-hindu-university\/#Laying_the_Foundation_Stone_of_Banaras_Hindu_University\" >Laying the Foundation Stone of Banaras Hindu University<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pandit_Madan_Mohan_Malaviyas_Vision_for_Banaras_Hindu_University\"><\/span>Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya\u2019s Vision for Banaras Hindu University<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 1904, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya envisioned establishing a university dedicated to education and cultural advancement. He left his lucrative law career to work full-time on this noble mission. Around the same time, Annie Besant and other leaders established the Central Hindu College at Banaras. By 1911, all efforts merged, forming The Hindu University Society under Pandit Ji\u2019s leadership, with its headquarters in Allahabad. Kashi Naresh, Dr. Vibhuti Narain Singh, generously donated 1,300 acres of land in Banaras for the university.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Question_of_the_Foundation_Stone\"><\/span>The Question of the Foundation Stone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the second quarter of 1914, during a society meeting, a critical agenda item was discussed: &#8220;Who should lay the foundation stone?&#8221; When a member suggested a saint from Punjab who was a Sikh, Pandit Malaviya immediately agreed, stating, \u201cThen what? We shall get the foundation-stone laid by him.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pandit_Malaviyas_Journey_to_Sant_Attar_Singh_Ji\"><\/span>Pandit Malaviya\u2019s Journey to Sant Attar Singh Ji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In May 1914, despite the scorching summer heat, Pandit Malaviya traveled to Mastuana Ashram, located near Sangrur on the borders of Nabha and Patiala states. He arrived at Sangrur by train and, in a gesture of humility, removed his shoes and walked barefoot on the sandy road for 8 kilometers. When offered mares for the journey, Pandit Ji politely declined, emphasizing respect and humility for his visit to a saintly person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meeting_Sant_Attar_Singh_Ji\"><\/span>Meeting Sant Attar Singh Ji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Upon reaching the Ashram, Pandit Ji found Sant Attar Singh Ji reciting Kabir\u2019s hymn:<br \/>\n&#8220;Aval(i) Allah noor(u) upaaiaa Kudrat(i) k-ai sabh band-ai Ai-k noor t-ai sabh jagg upjiaa Kao(u)n bhal-ai ko mand-ai&#8221;<br \/>\n(From the One Light, the entire universe came into existence. How can there be distinctions of good or bad among them?)<\/p>\n<p>Listening to this divine hymn, Pandit Malaviya was deeply moved, affirming his decision to seek Sant Ji\u2019s blessings for the foundation stone of the university.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laying_the_Foundation_Stone_of_Banaras_Hindu_University\"><\/span>Laying the Foundation Stone of Banaras Hindu University<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It was finalized that the foundation stone of Banaras Hindu University would be laid by Sant Attar Singh Ji on 24 December 1914. This historic event became a symbol of unity, spirituality, and dedication to education and societal progress.<\/p>\n<p>Sant Attar Singh Ji\u2019s involvement in this monumental event highlights his profound spiritual influence and his contribution to fostering education and cultural values, leaving an everlasting legacy for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya\u2019s Vision for Banaras Hindu University In 1904, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya envisioned establishing a university dedicated to education and cultural advancement. He left his lucrative law career to work full-time on this noble mission. Around the same time, Annie Besant and other leaders established the Central Hindu College at Banaras. 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