Balak Singh

Balak Singh (1784/1785/1797–1862), was an Indian Sikh religious leader who founded the Namdhari (Kuka) sect.[1][2][3] He was a Batra Arora,[4] who invoked the authority of Sikh scriptures and emphasized the importance of the name (nam) for salvation.[5] Namdhari Sikhs believe he was the successor of Guru Gobind Singh, a stance that differs them from mainstream Sikhism. Namdharis believe Guru Gobind Singh lived to the ripe-old age of 146 when he died in the year 1812, long enough to be contemporary with Balak Singh and pass on the Guruship to him.

Baba, Guru

Balak Singh

Ji
Guru of the Namdharis
In office
1812–1841
Preceded byNone (position established) or Guru Gobind Singh (according to Namdhari belief)
Succeeded byGuru Ram Singh
TitleFirst Guru of the Namdharis
Personal
Born
Balak Singh Batra

March 1784, 1785, or 1797
Sarwala village, Attock, Punjab (present-day Pakistan)
Died6 December 1862
Hazron village
ReligionSikhism
SpouseMata Totti
Parents
  • Dayal Singh Batra (father)
  • Mata Bhag Bhari (mother)
SectNamdhari
Religious career
Based inHazron village

  • Painting of Balak Singh Kuka sitting cross-legged on rock
    Painting of Balak Singh Kuka sitting cross-legged on rock

References
  1. "satguru balak singh ji". 9 May 2005. Archived from the original on 9 May 2005. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. "Guru Balak Singh Ji". www.namdhari-world.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  3. "Sri Guru Balak Singh Ji - Patshahi 11". www.sikh-heritage.co.uk. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  4. "BALAK SINGH, BABA". The Sikh Encyclopedia. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  5. Grewal, J. S. (8 October 1998). The Sikhs of the Punjab. Cambridge University Press. p. 141. ISBN 978-0-521-63764-0.


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