Nestled in the quiet, historic town of Cambridge, Ontario, a devoted group of spiritually focused people
belonging to the Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi faith celebrated Basant Panchami, the festival of spring, on 23
January, 2026. Followers of the faith from the GTA region celebrated the Basant festival at their center
located at 34 Eagle Hill in Cambridge. The center is located near local churches and historical landmarks.
Basant Panchami is the fifth day of Maagh, a month in the Hindu calendar and Panchami is the fifth day
of the lunar fortnight. It is considered a sacred day among Hindus marking the start of the joyful spring
season. The day is observed with great reverence at Dayalbagh (Agra, India), the headquarters of the Ra
Dha Sva Aa Mi faith. On this holy occasion the followers of the faith renew their dedication to the timeless
ideal of Nishkaam Seva which stands for selfless service and duty without attachment to results. This
principle forms the very foundation of life and conduct at Dayalbagh.
At Dayalbagh, every day unfolds in the spirit of the eternal message of the Bhagavad Gita:
कमर्ण्येवाधकारस्ते मा फलेषुकदाचन। मा कमफफलहेतुभूमाफर्ते सङ्गोऽस््वकमर्फ ॥
“You have the right to perform your duty, but never to the fruits of your actions. Do not consider yourself
the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.”
Guided by this sacred principle, action and duty occupy the highest place in the Dayalbagh way of life.
Each day begins before dawn with the resonant call of a siren at 3:00 A.M. that awakens the residents,
inspiring them to proceed to the agroecological fields of Dayalbagh and to the locations of assigned Seva
(selfless service). Thus, spiritual discipline and constructive labour blend seamlessly into daily living, setting the tone for the celebration of Basant as both a spiritual and a practical affirmation of selfless living.
Seasonal Significance
With the passing of winter, the onset of Basant infuses new energy into animals, birds, human beings, and
vegetation alike. Saints have likened this season to the most befitting time for the manifestation of the
Supreme Lord of all creation upon this earth.
देखो देखो सखी अब चल बसन्त। फूल रह जहँतहँबसन्त।।
“Let us, dear friend, hasten to behold Basant – Basant that blossoms with joy and bliss everywhere.”
Before the advent of this sacred festival this year, Most Revered Waqt/Present Sant Satguru, Prof. Prem
Saran Satsangi Sahab, in His immense Compassion and Grace, visited various colonies of Dayalbagh
including Saran Ashram Hospital, Saran Ashram School, Dayalbagh Dairy, Holy Samadh at Soami Bagh,
Dayalbagh, Agra. His Gracious presence sanctified these places and infused the Basant Panchami – 2026
celebrations with spiritual joy, mercy and renewed inspiration among the Satsang community.
Local Celebrations at Cambridge
More than 100 people from the Toronto Branch joined in the celebrations. In a practical application of
Nishkaam Seva (selfless service), members worked together to clear snow from the parking lots. The
celebration continued with a vibrant series of cultural programs like Qawallis (devotional Sufi-style music), Shabd Paath (recitation of holy hymns), Nukkad Naatak (street play) and indoor sports activities. A major highlight of the event was the food court organized by the Mahila Association (women’s wing), which featured a variety of Indian and Canadian stalls serving exclusively lacto-vegetarian food in alignment with the community’s lifestyle.
The celebrations of Basant Panchami embody a harmonious blend of spiritual devotion, disciplined
collective living and joyous cultural expression. The festival reaffirms the enduring values of selfless
service, simplicity, Fatherhood of God and universal brotherhood of man, that define the Dayalbagh way
of life.
Here are a few pictures from Basant celebrations at 34 Eagle Hill, Cambridge, ON.
