Courage in Rising Waters

How Saint Dr MSG’s Guidance and Shah Satnam Ji Green ‘S’ Volunteers Became the Shield Between Life and Death

Natural disasters possess a brutal way of revealing the limits of human strength. When the floods struck Hanumangarh, they arrived without mercy, burying homes in several feet of water, shattering families, and leaving entire villages paralysed. What had once been peaceful neighbourhoods turned overnight into trapped zones of helplessness, surrounded by muddy, rising water that threatened every breath and every life.

For the people of these villages, the floods were not just a force of nature, they were a test of courage, patience, and survival. The rain had been relentless, and the water showed no intention of receding. Elderly individuals sat stranded on weakened beds, children clung to frightened parents, and livestock animals struggled to keep their heads above the rising levels. In many homes, there was no place left to stand. Every object, every document, every memory was seen floating away.

It was in this grim hour, when hope seemed to slip from the hands of many, that the presence of Shah Satnam Ji Green ‘S’ Volunteers, working under the spiritual guidance of Saint Dr Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan, became a lifeline. Their arrival in the flooded village of Hanumangarh marked not just the beginning of relief efforts, but the rebirth of courage among those who had lost everything.

A NIGHT OF FEAR: WHEN HOMES TURNED INTO WATER TANKS

The first signs of danger came silently. Water seeped into narrow lanes, pooling around doorsteps, and then entered homes with alarming speed. People watched in disbelief as their belongings rose with the water like helpless boats. Within hours, several homes were submerged up to eight or nine feet.

For those with resources, leaving quickly was possible. But for the poor, the elderly, and people with disabilities, escape seemed unimaginable.

One villager, trembling while recalling the moment, shared:

“Our courage had completely broken. Our homes were drowning in the floodwater, and for poor families like us, whatever little we had built with years of hard work was being destroyed. We had neither the strength nor the means to save ourselves or our belongings.”

There was silence in the village, but it was a silence filled with fear.

THE TURNING POINT: WHEN HOPE ARRIVED IN HUMAN FORM

Even before government instructions reached many areas, word of the crisis had already travelled to the Shah Satnam Ji Green ‘S’ Volunteers. The volunteers had been trained under Saint Dr MSG for situations exactly like this, situations where humanity must come first, where life must be protected at all costs.

At the very first call for help, the volunteers mobilised.
Tractors were prepared.
Rescue ropes were loaded.
First-aid kits were arranged.
Teams were divided based on urgency and direction.

Before sunrise, they were already knee-deep in floodwater, navigating broken lanes, collapsed boundaries, and submerged homes. Villagers watched in astonishment as these volunteers worked with a calmness found only in those who believe service to humanity is the highest worship.

A municipal committee representative described their arrival emotionally:

“The moment they received the information, they arrived with a full team. The water had risen seven to nine feet in some places, yet they stepped in without hesitation. They helped extract every last belonging that was trapped in the flooded homes. On behalf of the entire village and the gram panchayat, we offer deep gratitude to them.”

What he said next revealed something extraordinary:

“This is not their first act of service. They have done it before as well. There was a poor family in our village whose financial condition was extremely weak. These volunteers built their house and even completed their shelter within just one day. Their commitment to humanity has always been unwavering.”

The Water Rose — Their Courage Rose Higher

The rescue scenes were unforgettable. Volunteers entered homes where even the strongest villagers dared not go. They waded through chest-deep water, holding ropes, lifting people, supporting injured individuals, and carrying children on their shoulders.

One villager, tears welling in his eyes, recounted:

“When the volunteers arrived, it felt like the divine had sent them. They rescued our children, carried our belongings, and ensured we did not have to touch a single item. They said, ‘You stand aside and tell us what needs to be taken. We will bring everything out ourselves.’ Their respect for us, even in our helpless state, restored our dignity.”

The volunteers did not enter homes like outsiders. They entered like family members, protective, considerate, and deeply compassionate.

• Elderly individuals were carried gently, many on volunteers’ backs.
• A disabled villager, unable to walk, was safely brought out on a coat.
• Bedridden patients were lifted with extreme care and transported on tractors.
• Livestock was guided to safer grounds.
• Essential belongings were secured from flooded rooms.
• Children were comforted and relocated to dry areas.

These were not tasks done in carelessness; they were acts performed with selflessness.

TESTIMONIES THAT DEFINE HUMANITY

1. The Voice of a Hurting Villager

One man, overwhelmed by the destruction, spoke with a heavy heart:

“We had no courage left to move. Everything we owned had drowned, and poor people like us cannot rebuild easily. But when the volunteers arrived, they carried our children, retrieved all our belongings, and safeguarded everything. They did not let us lift a single thing. They only asked us to stand aside and guide them. Their help saved us from losing what little we had left.”

His voice reflected the grief of loss, but also the relief of being supported.

2. The Municipal Committee Representative’s Praises

A representative summarised the magnitude of the volunteers’ contribution:

“The volunteers reached out instantly with their full team. The water had risen dangerously high, but they kept working until every trapped item and every stranded person was rescued. On behalf of the entire village and Municipal Committee, we extend heartfelt gratitude. Their service is not new; they have helped us before, too. They even built a house for a poor family in a single day. Their dedication is exceptional.”

His testimony reinforced their long-standing commitment.

3. Another Municipal Committee Member’s Deep Acknowledgement

Perhaps the most detailed reflection came from a senior Municipal Committeemember, who spoke with admiration:

“This assistance is not just a story of today. Whenever there is a moment of need, whether blood donation, emergencies, or this flood, the volunteers of Dera Sacha Sauda always stand at the front. They go where ordinary people cannot reach. Their rescue training allows them to enter dangerous areas bravely. In our lane, a disabled man was trapped with his elderly family members. The volunteers carried them out on a coat. Their efforts deserve immense respect.”

He added with emphasis:

“Whether the crisis is in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, or anywhere in the country, their team reaches first. They do not need instructions. It is as if they sense the moment of distress even before the rest of us realise it. They have members in every village, ready to serve at a moment’s notice. Their role in welfare has always been exceptional.”

These words were not mere compliments; they were lived experiences of survivors.

The Guiding Light Behind Every Act of Service

Behind this immense rescue effort stands the spiritual guidance of Saint Dr MSG, whose teachings have long emphasised:

• Service before self
• Protecting every life is a divine duty
• Rising above personal comfort to support humanity
• Responding instantly in times of need
• Treating every individual with dignity and compassion

The Green ‘S’ volunteers embody these principles. Their training ensures that they remain mentally strong, physically prepared, and emotionally compassionate in emergencies.

Their actions in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, reflected years of disciplined training and spiritual grounding. They did not simply carry people to safety; they carried the weight of their fears, their loss, and their shattered hopes, and replaced them with reassurance, trust, and strength.

Courage That Carried Lives to Safety 

While most people feared the rising water, these volunteers stepped deeper into it.

While families cried for help, they shouted courage into the storm.

While villagers lost their belongings, the volunteers picked each item carefully as if it were their own.

This difference, this willingness to step forward instead of stepping back, defined the success of the rescue.

They became the light that restored hope.

A FUTURE BUILT ON HOPE AND HUMANITY

The flood may recede, but the memories of this kindness will remain forever. What was lost will take time to rebuild, but what was restored, humanity, courage, and unity, is priceless.

Villagers now speak of the volunteers not just as helpers, but as protectors, guardians, and symbols of true service. The respect they have earned comes from action, not words.

Under the guidance of Saint Dr MSG, these volunteers have proved that when humanity is placed above everything else, even the fiercest flood cannot drown the spirit of service.

A STORY THAT MUST BE TOLD

This is not merely an account of a rescue operation. It is a testament to what human beings can achieve when faith, compassion, and courage come together. In the darkest hour, the Shah Satnam Ji Green ‘S’ Volunteers became the torchbearers of hope.

In the deepest water, they became the bridge to safety. And in the hearts of the villagers of Hanumangarh, they became a lifelong reminder that humanity still exists in its purest form.

One day the marks of the flood will disappear, but what they did for humanity will forever remain.