Shri Baba Nakodar Das Ji was born into a noble Brahmin family. This sacred site is located in Dharamshala Mahantan on Talwara Road, approximately 3.5 kilometers from Chintpurni. Today, this place is famously known as ‘Shri Baba Nakodar Das Ji.’
His father’s name was Shri Dharamdas Ji. It was through his mother’s inspiration that his mind became deeply immersed in the devotion of God.
In his childhood, Baba Ji used to graze cows in the forests. By the infinite grace of the Almighty, his heart was so absorbed in divine love that he would sit under large trees and meditate for hours.
While the cows grazed freely in the forest, they would quietly return and sit near Baba Ji once their hunger was satisfied.
Baba Ji remained so absorbed in devotion that he would renounce food and water. Witnessing this, his parents became extremely worried about his well-being.
At that time, a great saint named Baba Jatidas Ji was very renowned. Distraught by their son’s condition, the parents approached him and requested him to visit the boy. At their plea, Baba Jatidas Ji arrived at Dharamshala Mahantan.
After meeting Baba Ji, Baba Jatidas Ji decided to put his spiritual depth to a test.
The Test and the Miracle: Baba Jatidas Ji called for milk and secretly added two and a half grains of ground rice into it. He then offered that milk to Baba Nakodar Das Ji to drink.
Baba Ji stirred the milk with his finger and miraculously extracted three whole grains of rice, placing them back onto Baba Jatidas Ji’s hand.
Stunned by this miracle, Baba Jatidas Ji immediately moved to touch Baba Nakodar Das Ji’s feet, exclaiming, “You are my Guru!”
However, Nakodar Das Ji humbly stopped him, saying, “O Saint, you are the Guru. It is the Guru who tests the disciple.
“You came to test me, and I have succeeded in your trial. From this day forward, you are my Guru. I had not initiated anyone as my Guru until today; it is your great kindness that you have come to my home yourself.”
“It is my good fortune that you are my worshipful one; therefore, I cannot be your Guru. For a Guru, virtue is required, not caste. It is as if the Ganges has arrived at my doorstep by your presence.”
Baba Nakodar Das Ji formally accepted Baba Jatidas Ji as his Guru. In return, Baba Jatidas Ji blessed him and told his parents, “This is no ordinary soul.”
“From today, the people of this entire region will consider him their Guru. This soul will bring salvation to this land.” Baba Nakodar Das Ji also decreed that all future generations who sit upon this spiritual throne (Gaddi) would be honored by the descendants of Baba Jatidas Ji’s family.
Throughout his life, Baba Ji served the poor and the suffering, transforming the entire surrounding area. It is said that through his intense penance and yogic power, he channeled a stream of Ganges water to this location.
Today, that reservoir is famous as “Paap-Khandan”. People suffering from various ailments are said to be healed by the soil of this land where Baba Ji meditated and by bathing in the waters of the Baoli. This is the sacred Taposthan (place of penance) of Baba Nakodar Das Ji.
Baba Ji meditated on Lord Shri Hari Vishnu throughout his life. In the place known as the Gufa (Cave), he attained Brahmgyan (Supreme Knowledge) through the path of devotion.
As people’s wishes began to be fulfilled through his yogic powers, Baba Nakodar Das Ji’s life continued to be dedicated to social welfare, service to the downtrodden, and spiritual practice.