MIRI PIRI INSTITUTE
OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH
Charitable Trust, Shahabad (M.), Distt. Kurukshetra, Haryana
Meaning of Miri Piri and its Background
The word “Miri & Piri” is derived from the Sikh religious traditions reference to the temporal & spiritual components of life. The origin of the Miri Piri concept came into existence with the principle that influenced the then political compulsions by Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (1595–1644), who adopted the princely style right from the time of his coronation on Gadhi in the year 1606. At the time of his investiture, he wore two swords on his person — one representing ‘Miri’ (Political Command) of the community and the second ‘Piri’ (Spiritual Leadership), to imbibe spiritual way of life amongst the Sikhs.
The term “Miri Piri da Malik” was conferred on the sixth Guru because of his wisdom and mastery in both worldly/political and spiritual matters. This correlation between the mundane and spiritualism has in fact been conceptualized from the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539), who was the founder of Sikh faith. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji had been a staunch believer that faith in God is the Ultimate Reality of life, and Sikhs should follow this concept with true spirit. A true Sikh should serve humanity while living within society, leading a life of Gristh (householder’s life) and not by renunciation.
As per Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the man carries a small spark of the Ultimate Soul, a little photon of His own light. To prove his claim, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji expressed in a hymn “Ramkali”:
“By battling in the open field with one’s mind perfectly in control & with heart poised in love all the time” (GG, 931).
About Miri Piri Institute of Medical Science & Research
The Miri Piri Institute of Medical Science & Research was envisioned and established by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Sri Amritsar Sahib, the apex democratically elected body known for its stewardship of the Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) and a wide network of educational and healthcare institutions across India.
In the year 2002, SGPC resolved to set up a Medical College and Super-Specialty Hospital at Shahabad Markanda, District Kurukshetra, Haryana, on a sprawling 25-acre campus, with the aim of providing accessible, affordable, and ethical healthcare to the people of Shahabad and the adjoining districts of Kaithal, Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, and Kurukshetra.
To bring this vision to life, the Miri Piri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Charitable Trust was constituted and duly registered with the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Government of Punjab at Amritsar. The Trust is also registered with the Income Tax Department under Section 12 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and enjoys exemptions under Section 80G, reinforcing its charitable and service-driven mission.
The institute began functioning on 1st July 2005, equipped with modern infrastructure, state-of-the-art medical facilities, and a team of experienced, qualified, and deeply committed doctors and healthcare professionals. Since its inception, Miri Piri Institute has stood for a blend of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and ethical service, guided by the timeless values of SGPC.