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<blockquote data-quote="dalvinder45" data-source="post: 225021" data-attributes="member: 26009"><p style="text-align: center"><strong>GURU NANAK’S LOCAL ITINERARY- EAST PUNJAB-1 </strong></p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak left the job of Modi in 1499 AD after having been enlightened. Guru Nanak took permission from his sister Bebe Nanaki with a promise that whenever she remembered him he would appear. Guruji took seven rupees from his sister and got a Rebab from Bhai Firanda for Bhai Mardana. [1] He left his job, meditated deeply at Sultanpur and Emnabad and started for long journey known as Udasis for 26 years to deliver the message of Truth, equality and fraternity. He preached that God was omnipresent and did not adhere to any kind of ritualism or worship patterns. He led a life of purity and clarity and believed thatthe attainment of enlightenment would relieve one from the cycle of birth and death. Nanak’s teachings can be found in the Sikh scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Common principles discernible are: Firstly a supreme Godhead, incomprehensible, manifests in all major religions, the Singular "Doer" and formless. It is described as the indestructible (undying) form. Nanak describes the dangers of egotism (<strong>haumai</strong>- "I am") and calls upon devotees to engage in worship through the word of God. Naam implies God, the Reality, is a mystical word or formula to recite or meditate upon (shabad in Gurbani), through divine order (hukam), a guru’s instructions and singing of God’s qualities, discarding doubt in the process. Such worship must be selfless (sewa). The word of God cleanses the individual to make such worship possible. Nanak warned against hypocrisy and falsehood saying that these are pervasive in humanity and that religious actions can also be in vain. It may also be said that ascetic practices are not favoured by Nanak, who suggests remaining inwardly detached whilst living as a householder. Through popular tradition, Nanak’s teaching is understood to be practised in three ways:</p><p></p><p>• Vaṇḍ Chakkō: Sharing with others, helping those with less who are in need</p><p>• Kirat Karō: Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud</p><p>• Naam Japna: Meditating on God's name to control your 5 evils to eliminate suffering and live a happy life.</p><p>After taking permission from Sister Nanaki and his family, he first left for his trvails within undivided Punjab then. Witihin Punjab, the main places stated to be visited include Tulamba, Pakpattan, Lahore, Sayyadpur (Saidpur/Emnabad), Sialkot and Talwandi. According to Dr Surinder Singh Kohli he visited, Goindwal, Fatehabad, Ramtirath, Jahman, Chahal, Lahore, Ghavindi, Khaira, Kanganwal, Manakdeke, Emnabad, Sialkot, Sahowal, Ugoke, Pasrur, Deoka, Mittha Kotla, Talwandi, Changa Manga, Chuhnian back to Sultanopur.</p><p></p><p><strong>Goindwal Sahib</strong></p><p>Guru Ji visited Goindwal Sahib in 1498 AD while going to Emanbad. It was then a barren land. It was developed in to a village by Guru Amardas at the instructions of Guru Angad on the request of Goinda Bhalla. Guru Amardas called his family here and got prepared a Baoli on the banks of Beas River between 1616 Samwat (1559 AD) and 1621 Sanwat 1564 AD). (11) Goindwal was named after Goinda and Gurdwara Baoli sahib was constructed round the Baoli.(2) The location of the town was an ancient east-west highway that crossed the River Beas connecting Delhi and Lahore [3] and the head of the most important ferries on the river Beas.[4] With the renovation of the highway by Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan ruler of North India (1540–45), this ferry site became an important transit point.[5] When Guru Nanak visited the place it was a deserted place. From Sultanpur Lodhi, Guru Nanak Dev ji crossed Bias River (the place where Baoli Sahib exists in Goindwal now) and sat in a deserted, secluded, barren place and stayed there for three months.[6][9} He remained in meditation for three days and nights at a stretch, sang hymns in accompaniment of Mardana’s rebec. As he opened his eyes, Mardana said: “Baba! You have been blessed by God to remain hungry, but I am an ordinary human being. I cannot remain without food. Either you make me like you that I do not feel hunger or give me two times food and proper clothing. Only then I can continue with you. Baba laughed and said: “You have not to worry for food and clothing. It will come whenever God wishes so.” Meanwhile a farmer brought cooked maize (<em>Chhalian)</em> and milk from his home. Farmer’s brother brought loafs of bread. Mardana had his fill. Guru Nanak blessed: “This place will have saints reciting God’s Name and free food (<em>langar</em>) will be served regularly.” Next he stayed at Fatehabad for night.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22182[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 25: Gurdwara Baoli Sahib, Goindwal</strong></p><p></p><p>The entrance of Goindwal is decorated with murals describing significant scenes of the Sikh history. [6] The main gurdwara, standing next to the Baoli, white against the chequer board of the courtyard. The Gurdwara is an example of typical Sikh architecture with a large dome tipped with a gold pinnacle - four cupolas echoing the main dome in shape and the ubiquitous facade of turrets, elliptical cornices and projected windows. Goindwal Baoli, the well of Goindwal Guru Amar Das had constrcued a Baoli, or covered step-well, in Goindwal. The step-well spans about 25 feet or 8 meters. The well has a few resting places between the 84 steps providing the Sikhs a place to get together and have spiritual discussion.[7][8} An arched access opens to a domed entrance decorated with frescoes depicting the life of Guru Amar Das. A divided underground staircase with 84 covered steps descends beneath the earth to Goindwal's sacred waters. The Baoli is entered through a wide, pointed archway and the structure is surmounted by a large fluted dome. There are projected eaves on all sides, while the front face also has a row of small turrets. The cornice under the dome is multi-coloured with floral designs.[8] Goindwal sahib has 17 Gurdwaras, 4 related to Guru Sahiban and 13 other Gurdwaras in city. (11)</p><p></p><p><strong>Fatehabad</strong></p><p>Fatehabad village is located in Khadur Sahib, a tehsil of Tarn Taran district in Punjab. It is situated 8 km away from Khadoor Sahib and 22 km away from Tarn Taran. The total geographical area of village is 1237 hectares. Fatehabad has a total population of 8,860 peoples, in about 1,649 houses. According to Census 2011 the village code of Fatehabad village is 038265 and pincode is 143409. Patti is nearest town to Fatehabad village for all major economic activities. (12) [13] Fatehabad was once the capital of the Ahluwalia Misl prior to the shifting of the capital to Kapurthala. This town is older than Tarn Taran and Amritsar. It was originally a border fort that had a Ghaznavid garrison permanently stationed there, and is known to have existed from the time of Mahmud Ghaznavi, or even earlier. The name Fatehabad is believed to signify the victory of the Ahluwalia Misl against the Muslim governor of Fatehabad. It is believed that Muhammad Ghori stationed his troops here and the town was turned into a kasba (town) which is a military encampment. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia born in 1718 was the founder of Kapurthala State in 1772. In the year 1755, he had defeated Adina Beg, the Mughal Governor of Jullundur, and taken possession of Fatehabad. [14] The older town, which was of strategic importance, was frequently visited by the Mughals and the later rulers, the Mughals had constructed an Imperial Serai for the benefit of armies and caravans,[15] beside several other buildings, which are now in ruins following the destruction of the older town by the forces of the Mughal Ruler Jahangir. Fatehabad is also known as the place where the First Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak had penned the Gurbani in praise of Nature (<em>kudrat</em>) [16] The nearest railway stations to Fatehabad is Goindwal Sahib Railway station at a distance of 1.5 km [17]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22183[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 26: Gurdwara Fatehabad </strong></p><p>Situated on the old Lahore-Delhi road, Fatehabad was home to a large number of heritage buildings, including imperial serais, but many of them have simply disappeared. Today even their ruins are non-existent.[18] It is rich with Mughal and Sikh architecture, and blessed with the visits of Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Arjun Dev. It was Sher Shah Suri (1472-1545) who first linked Painam near Dhaka, now in Bangladesh, with Peshawar that was in Afghanistan until Maharajah Ranjit Singh annexed it by stitching together several existing roads. The entire road was finished during Akbar’s reign. [19] Now Fatehabad, with crumbling old havelis and alleys, still retains the pre-Partition mix of Sikh, Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. The fifth Sikh Guru frequented Fatehabad. The first Sikh Guru also visited this place and penned Gurbani in praise of nature.</p><p></p><p>. According to Griffin Lepel, the fortress of Fatehabad during the Sikh Misl period was besieged by the forces of Ahluwalia Misl under the command of Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. As the fort was quite strong, it held out for many days. Then the commander of the fort, on the condition of safe passage to Lahore for the entire garrison, decided to relinquish the fort to Ahluwalia forces. It remained the capital of Ahluwalia Misl until Nawab Fateh Singh shifted his base to Kapurthala due to the increasing power of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.</p><p>The Palace of Sardar Ahluwalia, called “Mai Deori” was sold recently and the purchasers have razed the great Sikh heritage to ground. The old and historical building of “Nanak Padao” has been razed and a new building has come up. This was the place where Maharaja Ranjit Singh had come to condole the death of Nawab Bhag Singh, father of Nawab Fateh Singh (nephew of Sardar Ahluwalia). Both Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Nawab Fateh Singh exchanged their turbans in this holy shrine. However, Fateh Singh developed differences with the Maharaja and he migrated to Kapurthala and made that town his capital. The 250-year-old haveli of General Rattan Singh that was later converted into the court by Sarkar Basant Singh (great-grandson of Gen Rattan Singh) has been given a new look. Now this building is the abode of Mr Charnjit Singh, Senior Vice-President of the Bhartiya Kisan Union. However, Mr Charnjit Singh, the direct descendant of Gen Attar Singh, possesses a “patta” (revenue deed), written in Persian script and signed by Nawab Bhag Singh, the first cousin of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. This deed that begins with “Akal Sahai”, signed on 1812 AD, reads, “With the grace of Almighty, the 22 villages from Jandiala to Harike are granted to Bibi Sahib (daughter of Nawab Bhag Singh) on the above-lined military conditions and will remain so until the above conditions are met.”</p><p></p><p>As per “The Rajas of Punjab” written by Griffin H Lepel, Under-Secretary, Government of Punjab, published in 1870, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia captured Raikot from the Pathans and Rajputs of Verowal in 1771. Jassa Singh had two daughters, one of them was married to Raja Maha Singh of Fatehabad, and the second was married to Raja Amar Singh of Tungwala, near Amritsar. The Samadh of Raja Mohan Singh, the walls of which are adorned with beautiful frescos, is in a dilapidated condition. The frescos have been plastered and have lost their elegance. Adina Beg, Subedar of Jalandhar, was defeated by Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia near Khadoor Sahib and Fatehabad. Ahluwalia remained present at Fatehabad till his death. He liberated about 2200 innocent girls from the clutches of Ahmad Shah Abdali and handed them over to their parents and earned the name of “Bandi Chhor”.[20, 21]</p><p></p><p>Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanak Padao Sahib Ftehabad is situated in the village Fatehbad district Tarn Taran. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji came here along with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala during his first Udasi and stayed for some time. [21] Seeing the natural beauty around Guru Nanak sang “ <em>Balihari Kudrat Vasia, tera ant na jayee lakhia</em>.”</p><p>ਦੁਖੁ ਦਾਰੂ ਸੁਖੁ ਰੋਗੁ ਭਇਆ ਜਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਤਾਮਿ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥ ਤੂੰ ਕਰਤਾ ਕਰਣਾ ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਾ ਹਉ ਕਰੀ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥ 1 ॥ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਵਸਿਆ ॥ ਤੇਰਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ਲਖਿਆ ॥ 1 ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਜਾਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਜਾਤਾ ਅਕਲ ਕਲਾ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ॥ ਤੂੰ ਸਚਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸੁਆਲਿੑਉ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਤੀ ਸੋ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਇਆ ॥ ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਤੇ ਕੀਆ ਬਾਤਾ ਜੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਕਰਣਾ ਸੁ ਕਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ॥ 2 ॥ (ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ 1, ਪੰਨਾ 469)</p><p>Suffering is the medicine, and pleasure the disease, because where there is pleasure, there is no desire for God. You are the Creator Lord; I can do nothing. Even if I try, nothing happens. || 1 || I am a sacrifice to You Almighty, the creative power which is pervading everywhere. Your limits cannot be known. || 1 || Pause || Your Light is in Your creatures, and Your creatures are in Your Light; Your almighty power is pervading everywhere. You are the True Lord and Master; Your Praise is so beautiful. One, who sings it, is carried across. Nanak speaks the stories of the Creator Lord; whatever He is to do, He does. || 2 || (Shalok, First Mehl: p.469). From here Guru Nanak proceded towards Amritsar.</p><p></p><p><strong>Khadoor Sahib</strong></p><p>Khadoor Sahib is a town in Tarn Taran district of the Majha region of Indian state of Punjab. The postal index number of Khadur Sahib is 1431126.[24] As per 2011 Census of India, Khadoor Sahib had 2,027 households and a population of 11,054 persons. In this town.[26][27] Khadoor Sahib is an extremely important place for Sikhs as it has been sanctified by the visits of 8 Sikh Gurus, more than any other location. [22][23] Guru Nanak (1469-1439) meditated here where now Gurdwara Tapeana Sahib stands. Guru Nanak Sahib Ji is said to have visited Khadoor once to meet his Sikh, Bhai Jodha, a Khaira Jat. It was through Bhai Jodha's example that Bhai Lehna (later, Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji) was led to seek Guru Nanak's precept. Guru Angad (1504–1552) moved the early Sikh community's centre from Kartarpur to Khadur after becoming the Guru due to opposition from Guru Nanak's sons after Guru Nanak having joined the eternal light. Guru Angad's father, Bhai Pheru, left his ancestral village, Matte di Sarai (now known as Sarai Naga), when it was ransacked by the Mughals and Baloches. Bhai Pheru moved on from the temporary home at Harike and made Khadoor his home. Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Khadoor was Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji's home. Baba Pheru's sister Mai Bharai was already married in Khadoor. Her home was visited by Guru Nanak dev Ji as well where Gurdwara Mai Bharai stands. Bhai Lehna, was married here in 1519. After the anointment of Bhai Lehna as Guru Angad Sahib Ji in 1539, following Guru Nanak's instructions, he returned to Khadoor, which became the centre of the Sikh faith. Guru Angad lived in Khadoor Sahib until his death in 1552. It was at Khadoor Sahib that Amar Das served him as a Sikh and was in turn himself anointed Sri Guru Amar Das Ji. (24) After Guru Angad, the community's headquarters was again moved by Guru Amar Das (1552–1574) to Goindwal Sahib due to the challenges from Guru Angad's sons.[25, 27, 28] Guru Amar Das Ji served Guru Angad here for around 12 years, fetching water from the Beas near Goindwal every day. Sri Guru Ram Das Ji visited Khadoor Sahib while travelling from Goindwal Sahib to Guru Chak (Amritsar).Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib while travelling from Goindwal Sahib to Amritsar. Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib with his family, after the marriage of his daughter Bibi Viro, on the way to Goindwal Sahib. Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib, with 2200 Sikh horse riders while travelling to Goindwal Sahib. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji visited Khadoor Sahib after becoming Guru, ensuring that Sikh places were being properly maintained. The great philosopher Bhai Gurdas Ji also lived at Khadoor Sahib for some time. There are 7 Historic Sikh Gurdwaras in Khadoor Sahib. These Gurdwaras are 1. Taapeana Sahib, 2. Mai Bharai Sahib. 3. Sri Darbar Sahib (Angeetha Sahib) where Guru Angad breathed his last, 4. Tap Asthan Guru Angad Sahib where Guru Angad Dev ji meditated 5. Khaddi Sahib (Killa Sahib) where Guru Amardas Ji got stuck into and fell, 6. Mall Akhara Sahib where Guru Amardas Ji prepared Sikhs in wreestling 7. Bibi Amro da Khooh where Guru Angad’s daughter Bibi Amro’s hymn singing inspired Baba Amardas towards spiritual solace. All these Gurdwaras are managed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee through a local committee. There is also a Sikh Ajaib Ghar (museum) with many historical paintings, manuscripts, <em>hukumnamey</em>, coins and documents about the development of Gurmukhi. Guru Angad ji was visited by Emperor Humayun and Guru Amardas was visited by Emperors Akbar in Khadoor Sahib.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22184[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 27: Board showing history of gurdwaras at Khadoor Sahib Tapeana Sahib (Khadoor Sahib)</strong></p><p>According to local tradition, Gurdwara Sri Tapiana Sahib marks the site where Guru Nanak, accompanied by Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana, preached to a gathering of Sikhs. It was here that the events of Guru Nanak's life are said to have been recorded, in the form of a Janamsakhi. A small platform near the Gurdwara marks the spot where Bhai Bala's mortal remains were cremated.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22185[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 28: Gurdwara Tapeana Sahib, Khadoor Sahib</strong></p><p>Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev ji is a furlong distance towards north from village Khadoor Sahib. It is known as Tapiana Sahib. Guru Nanak came to this place thrice once while going from Kartarpur to Sultanpur Lodhi. According to Dhanna Singh Chehal a local legend goes that Bhai Lehna (later Guru Angad) met Guru Nanak here through Mai Vairagi (Bharai). Guru Nanak took him along with to Kartarpur. (Dhanna Singh, p. 308-309) (28). He used to sit under a people tree and meditate. Bhai Lehna (Guru Angad) came in to contact with Guru Nanak through Mai Vairagi. There is a <em>pucca</em> <em>sarovar</em> along with the Gurdwara. Guru Ji took Bhai Lehna from here to Kartarpur Sahib. (28). This reference however, is negated by later historians who record that Bhai Lehna met Guru Nanak dev ji at Kartarpur Sahib while going for Vaishno Devi. Guru Angad also meditated here for 12 years and as the Second Guru guided his Sikhs from this place. Two Gurdwaras, one commemorating Guru Nanak’s visit and the other of Guru Angad are connected by a <em>sarovar.</em> Other Gurdwaras include Gurdwara Mal Akhada, where Guru Amar Das observed the wrestlers preparing for wrestling. (30)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Gurudwara Tapiana Sahib is situated in the Khadur Sahib City, Taran Taaran Distt. Guru Nanak came to this place three times; first while going to Emnabad, second time while returning form Emnabad and third time, when he came along with Guru Angad. This place is called Tapeana Sahib because Guru Nanak did meditation (<em>tap</em>) here. It is also said that since Guru Nanak was known as Tapa, hence this place was named after him. Guru Nanak used to sit and meditate under a peepel tree here. He also used to sing hymns along with Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana. Bhai Bala told the account of Guru Nanak’s life and travels to Guru Angad Dev Ji which was recorded by Bhai Paida Mokha and known as Janam Sakhi Bhai Bala, Here, Bhai Bala breathed his last after taking permission from Guru Angad Dev Ji. Guru Angad Dev Ji performed his last rites with his own hands. The Manji and Samadh of Bhai Bala is also close to this Gurdwara. (29)</p><p>The Gurdwara comprises a square hall on a high plinth. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a canopied throne of white marble. A lotus dome with an ornamental gold plated pinnacle and an umbrella shaped finial tops the hall, which also has a square shaped domed kiosk above each of its corners. In front of the hall, in the middle of a one acre brick paved compound is the <em>sarovar</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Gurdwara Mai Bharai Khadoor Sahib</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22186[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 29: Gurdwara Mai Bharai Khadoor Sahib</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>M</strong>ai Bharai was the paternal aunt of Guru Angad Dev Ji. Gurdwara Mai Bharai is at the place where she used to live. Guru Angad stayed at this house for six months at Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s instructions. As per local tradition Guru Nanak dev ji called on Bhai Lehna (later Guru Angad Dev Ji) while he was residing at Mai Bharai’s place. When Bhai Lehna was pronounced as successor. Guru Nanak Guru Nanak asked him to locate himself from Kartarpur to Khadoor sahib. Guru Angad Dev Ji came to Khadoor Sahib and locked himself in Mai Bharai’s home and meditated to complete his upcoming anointment. (31) On 7th September 1539, Guru Nanak assembled the Sikhs and then ordered his people to obey, and serve Angad (previously known as Bhai Lehna) with the same devotion with which they had served him. Guru Angad did not go to his own house and shut himself in a small room at Mai Bharai's house and locked the door from inside. The <em>Sangats</em> that went to Kartarpur to see the new Guru were led back to Khadoor Sahib by Baba Budha. Baba Budha, risking the Guru's displeasure, made a hole in one of the walls of the room in Mai Bharai's house. He bowed at the Guru's feet and announced how the Sikhs waited outside for a sight of him. Guru Angad came out of his temporary seclusion to meet the Sikhs. About 100 metres to the west of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib is Gurdwara Mai Bharai Sahib where Mai Bharai's house once stood. This marks another site consecrated by Guru Nanak and Guru Angad. On Guru Nanak's arrival at Khadoor, he met Mai Bharai who looked after him and Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana. Hence this place was blessed by two Gurus. Now Gurdwara Mai Bharai Sahib commemorates the stay of these Gurus at this place. The new building of Gurdwara Sri Mai Bharai Sahib, constructed during the 1980's, is a high ceilinged hall with a gallery. Its walls are lined with streaked marble slabs. The sanctum at the far end of the hall is topped by three storeys of square pavilions and a dome all covered with white glazed tiles. (31) (32)</p><p></p><p><strong>Verowal</strong></p><p><strong>[ATTACH=full]22187[/ATTACH]</strong></p><p><strong>Photo 30 Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev Ji Verowal, District Tarantaran</strong></p><p></p><p>Verowal village is located in Khadoor Sahib tehsil of Tarn Taran district in Punjab. It is situated 6 km away from Khadur Sahib and 25 km away from Tarn Taran. The geographical area of village is 1304 hectares having a population of 2,564 peoples in about 517 houses. According to Census 2011 the village code of Verowal village is 038285 and pincode is 143117. Patti is nearest town to Verowal village for all major economic activities. (33) Guru Nanak visited Verowal to meet local well regarded Peer called Shah Madar who resided in Verowal. He held discussions with him. A Gurdwara was constructed at the place of Discussions. The mausoleum of the Peer is shot walk away from the Gurdwara directly behind it. Both Gurdwara and mausoleum are maintained by local village committee. The mention of the visit is available in Puratan Janamsakhi. (34)</p><p></p><p><strong>Jalalabad</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22188[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 31: Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parao, Jalalbad</strong></p><p></p><p>Jalalabad Khurd is a Village in Khadoor Sahib Tehsil in Tarn Taran District of Punjab State. It is located 32 KM towards East from Tarn Taran Sahib, 9 KM from Khadoor Sahib and 199 KM from State capital Chandigarh. Jalalabad Khurd Pin code is 143201 and postal head office is Beas. This Place is in the border of the Tarn Taran District and Kapurthala District. Kapurthala District and Sultanpur Lodhi are in South from this place.(35) On return from Pakpattan after having discussions with Sheikh Ibrahim a descendent of Baba Farid and other faqirs, Guru Nanak set his foot at this place. (36) Punjab Government under CM Capt Amrinder Singh released Rs. 1.50 crore for the development of village Jalalabad, Korre Vadhoan and Dialpur in Tarn Taran commeorating 550th birth anniversaryof Guru Nanak. (37) A ₹100 Crore project to develop all 70-odd P<em>ahli Patshahi de Charan Chhoe Prapt Pind </em>as model villages with proper amenities has also been initiated. (38)</p><p><strong>Thada Sahib Sri Amritsar</strong></p><p><strong>[ATTACH=full]22190[/ATTACH]</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22189[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 32 & 33 Thada Sahib, harmandir Sahib Amritsar</strong></p><p>Gurdwara Sri Thada Sahib Amritsar is situated in the Sri Harmandir Sahib complex near the Langar hall entrance next to <em>Dukh Bhanjni Beri Gurdwara. </em>It is said that Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji and Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji visited this place then in village Sultanwind. Guru Nanak Dev Ji blessed this place with continuous <em>Shabd Kirtan</em>. The site also marks the place where Sri Guru Ram Das Ji would sit and supervise the excavation of the Sri Harmandir Sahib Sarovar. Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji recited the Shabad in Raag Ramkali 'Athsath tirath jah sadhu pag dareh'. Some believe that bath near here, is spiritually more beneficial than bathing in the 68 holy places around India. Meditating at this place is real bliss especially in V hours (amrit vela) when there is total peace around and the lights on water of Sarovar provide a lyrical dance. When Sri Guru Granth sahib installed in Sri Harmandir ahib it was first kept at this place. Even now as an installation ceremony this remains the first place where Sri Guru Guru Granth Sahib is placed initially as a symbol. (39, 40) According to Bhai Kahn Singh ‘during Kalyug, in Samwat 1595 (1538 AD) Guru Nanak came (for the second time?) from Kartarpur and sat on the peaceful banks of this water reservoir, the place where now ‘Thada Sahib’ stands. Having been there for some days, Baba Budha Ji and Lehna ji (Guru Angad) came searching for him. Astonished to find Guru Nanak at the place, both bowed before the Guru and prayed, “The True Lord, why have you left an environmentally rich place Kartarpur and have sat by the bank of this pond? What is the reason? Knowing all, Guru Nanak ji said, “Bhai Lehna and Budha Ji! The real truth why I left the enchanting place of Kartarpur and came here is that the water reservoir which you call a pond is not a mere pond” He recited a <em>shabad </em>(hymn):</p><p></p><p>ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨੀਰੁ ਗਿਆਨਿ ਮਨ ਮਜਨੁ ਅਠਸਠਿ ਤੀਰਥ ਸੰਗਿ ਗਹੇ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸਿ ਜਵਾਹਰ ਮਾਣਕ ਸੇਵੇ ਸਿਖੁ ਸੋੁ ਖੋਜਿ ਲਹੈ ॥ 1 ॥ ਗੁਰ ਸਮਾਨਿ ਤੀਰਥੁ ਨਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥ ਸਰੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਤਾਸੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਹੋਇ ॥ 1 ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਗੁਰੁ ਦਰੀਆਉ ਸਦਾ ਜਲੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਮੈਲੁ ਹਰੈ ॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਪਾਇਐ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਵਣੁ ਪਸੂ ਪਰੇਤਹੁ ਦੇਵ ਕਰੈ ॥ 2 ॥ ਰਤਾ ਸਚਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਤਲ ਹੀਅਲੁ ਸੋ ਗੁਰੁ ਪਰਮਲੁ ਕਹੀਐ ॥ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਵਾਸੁ ਬਨਾਸਪਤਿ ਸਉਰੈ ਤਾਸ ਚਰਣ ਲਿਵ ਰਹੀਐ ॥ 3 ॥ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜੀਅ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਉਪਜਹਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਿਵ ਘਰਿ ਜਾਈਐ ॥ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਜ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਈਐ ॥ 4 ॥ 6 ॥ (ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ ਮਹਲਾ 1, SGGS 1328:13)</p><p></p><p>One who bathes in the Ambrosial Water of spiritual wisdom takes with him the virtues of the sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage. The Guru’s Teachings are the gems and jewels; the Sikh who serves Him searches and finds them. || 1 || There is n o sacred shrine equal to the Guru. The Guru encompasses the ocean of contentment.|| 1 || Pause || The Guru is the River, from which the Pure Water is obtained forever; it washes away the filth and pollution of evil-mindedness. Finding the True Guru, the perfect cleansing bath is obtained, which transforms even beasts and ghosts into gods. || 2 || He is said to be the Guru, with the scent of sandalwood, who is imbued with the True Name to the bottom of His Heart. By His Fragrance, the world of vegetation is perfumed. Lovingly focus yourself on His Feet. || 3 || The life of the soul wells up for the <em>Gurmuk</em>h; the<em> Gurmukh</em> goes to the House of God. The <em>Gurmukh</em>, O Nanak, merges in the True One; the <em>Gurmukh</em> attains the exalted state of the self. || 4 || 6 || (<em>Prabhaatee</em>, First Mehl: p. 1328:13)</p><p></p><p>ਸੇਵਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਮੁੰਦੁ ਅਥਾਹਾ ॥ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਤਨੁ ਧਨੁ ਲਾਹਾ ॥ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਮਲੁ ਜਾਇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਰਿ ਨਾਵਹੁ ਗੁਰ ਸਰ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ 8 ॥ (ਮਾਰੂ ਮਹਲਾ 1: 1043:85)</p><p></p><p>So serve the True Guru, the unfathomable ocean, and you shall obtain the profit, the wealth, the jewel of the <em>Naam</em>. The filth of corruption is washed away, by bathing in the pool of Ambrosial Nectar. In the Guru’s pool, contentment is obtained. || 8 || (Maru Mahala 1, 1043:8)</p><p></p><p>History book Guru Khalsa, in <em>Nagri </em>letters, published in Bombay, p. 187 has the following record: The Third Guru told the Fourth Guru that, “There is an order from our previous Gurus that the Amrit sarovar will be created. Guru Nanak gave this service to Guru Angad. Guru Angad passed on this service to me. Now I am passing this on to you.” It is written in Panth Prakash typed print p. 92, stanza (Chhnand) 24-25:</p><p></p><p>ਫਿਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀ ਬਸੈ ਜੰਗਲ ਮੇਂ ਇਸ ਠਾਇ। ਜੜੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਗੁਰ ਪਈ ਇਸ ਹੀ ਥਾਂਇ।</p><p></p><p>Then GuruNanak settled in this jungle. The foundation of Amrit Sarovar was kept by the third Guru at this place. All the above discussion is aimed to clarify that Guru Nanak meditated at this place probably twice . Then Guru Angad Dev ji came here searching for Guru Nanak Dev Ji. There after Guru Amardas came here first to take a special plant and second time he came and started the service of construction of Sarovar. Thereafter, the Fourth Guru started the digging in of Sarovar in Samwat 1621 (1564 AD) which was not yet completed. In Samwat 1631 (1574 AD) Guru Ramdas purchased the land from the farmers of the villages around and named the village as Ramdaspur however it remained famous as ‘Guru ka Chak’. Bhai Saaloh did great service for increasing settlers in this locality. Guru Ramdas also constructed houses for his family which is now known as ‘Guru ke Mahal’. In Samwat 1634 (1577 AD) Guru Ramdas started the digging of Sarovar but it was concretized by Guru Arjan Dev ji. In the center of this sarovar, the foundation of Sri Harmandir Sahib was kept in Samwat 1643 (1486 AD). After completion of Sri Harmandar Sahib Adi Granth sahib was established at this place. (4`)</p><p></p><p>The site marks the place where Sri Guru Ram Das Ji would sit and supervise the excavation of the Sri Harmandir Sahib Sarovar. Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji recited the <em>Shabad</em> in <em>Raag Ramkali 'Athsath tirath jah sadhu pag dareh'</em>. Some believe that bath near here, is spiritually more beneficial than bathing in the 68 holy places around India. Meditating at this place is real bliss specially in V hours (<em>amrit vela)</em> when there is total peace around and the lights on water of Sarovar provide a lyrical dance. When Sri Guru Granth sahib installed in ri Harmandir ahib it was first kept at this place. Even now as an installation ceremony this remains the first place where Sri Guru Guru Granth Sahib is placed initially as a symbol.</p><p></p><p><strong>Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib, Verka, Amritsar,</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22191[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22192[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 34 & 35: Gurdwara Nanaksar Verka, Sri Amritsar</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22193[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 36: Lady with her sick child praying Guru Nanak to cure</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22194[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 37: Gurdwara Board Nanak Sar Sahib Verka</strong></p><p></p><p>Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar Sahib, is situated in the village Verka within the periphery of Sri Amritsar. It marks the place where Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji stopped while going to Batala.(42) Guru Nanak Devji came to Verka From Dukh Bhanjni Beri and Thada Sahib in Sultanwind (now Sri Harmandir Sahib) (Dhanna Singh, P.333).(43) Guru Nanak stayed here for a day. Guru Nanak sat on the bank of a small pond and washed his feet. People started coming to seek blessings of Guru Ji. One lady came to Guru Ji whose child was suffering from Marasmus (<em>soka</em>). Guru Ji asked her to make her child bath in that <em>sarovar</em>. The child was cured with that. Later Guru Sahib blessed that <em>Sarovar</em> that who-so-ever will take bath in that <em>sarovar</em> on five Sundays, children will be cured."<em>Suke Hare kiye Khin Mahi</em>" (42). The massive <em>sarovar</em> is said to have curative powers. (45) Gurdwara Nanaksar commemorating Guru Nanak’s visit to Verka is in the west of the village and a brick lined<em> sarovar</em> is attached to it. Bibi Birji Bai of Shikarpur Sindh got the sarovar brick-lined from 9 <em>jeth samwat</em> 1956 (1899 AD) onwards and thereafter it was called Nanaksar. The Gurdwara building was reconstructed in 1973. The new three-storey doomed edifice stands in a walled compound. The sanctum is at one end of a hall at the ground floor. It is a scheduled Gurdwara (serial No 48) and is administered by SGPC through a local committee. Besides usual prayers and anniversaries an annual congregational fair is held here on 12 <em>Chetra</em> (March) the date Guru Nanak visited the place. (46). 10 Bighas of land is attached to the Gurdwara. Railway station Verka is close by. Guru Nanak went to Achal Batala from this place. (44) (47) (Gurdham Didar, p.37)</p><p></p><p><strong>Gurdwara Nanaksar, Manji Sahib Ram Tirath, Sri Amritsar</strong></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22195[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 38: Gurdwara Manji Sahib Ram Tirath Sri Amritsar</strong></p><p>From Amritsar, Guru Nanak moved to Ram Tirath along with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala his devoted companions. [1] Ramtirth is about 12 km from Amritsar famous for the Balmik Ashram.Sita was given protection by Rishi Balmik after she was banished by Ram. She gave birth to twins Lav and Kush and brought them up here. A battle with Lakshman and his army was fought by Lav and Kush defeating the entire force. Later Sri Ram took Sita, Lav and Kush from here. The place was dominated by Pandits and Bairagi Sadhus. Ram Charan Das Bairagi was the chief priest of the place who declared himself a Siddh having the powers to know about the events of all the ages. He was offering the same experience to his followers and visitors for money Seeing Guru Nanak being honoured by a great presence, he felt zealous.Guru Nanak asked Bhai Bala to remove his kamandal (utensil) before him away out of his sight while he was meditating. When the priest opened his eyes and began looking for his kamandal, the Guru asked him how he could see God when he is unable to find his own kamandal. Guru Nanak recited the Shabad (hymn) (SGGS: 56) Guru Nanak sang a hymn..</p><p></p><p>ਪੰਡਿਤ ਵਾਚਹਿ ਪੋਥੀਆ ਨਾ ਬੂਝਹਿ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ ਅਨ ਕਉ ਮਤੀ ਦੇ ਚਲਹਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਕਾ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ॥ ਕਥਨੀ ਝੂਠੀ ਜਗੁ ਭਵੈ ਰਹਣੀ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੁ ਸਾਰੁ ॥ 6 ॥ ਕੇਤੇ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਜੋਤਕੀ ਬੇਦਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ ਵਾਦਿ ਵਿਰੋਧਿ ਸਲਾਹਣੇ ਵਾਦੇ ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਣੁ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਕਰਮ ਨ ਛੁਟਸੀ ਕਹਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਆਖਿ ਵਖਾਣੁ ॥ 7 ॥(ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮ:1, 56)</p><p>The Pandits, the religious scholars, read their books, but they do not understand the real meaning. They give instructions to others, and then walk away, but they deal in Maya themselves. Speaking falsehood, they wander around the world, while those who remain true to the Shabad are excellent and exalted. || 6 || There are so many Pandits and astrologers who ponder over the Vedas. They glorify their disputes and arguments, and in these controversies they continue coming and going. Without the Guru, they are not released from their karma, although they speak and listen and preach and explain. || 7 || (Ramkali M 1, 56)</p><p></p><p>The chief priest and other pandits and bairagis fell at Guru’s feet and became his followers.[2] Having listened and realized the depth of the hymn they bowed before Guru Nanak. A brick-lined sarovar and Gurdwara were got constructed by daughter-in –law of Chandu Lal Minister of the Nawab of Lahore who got Guru Arjan Dev ji martyred after great torture. Sikhs do not have bath in this sarovar because of this very reason.(47) The shrine encloses a massive sarovar which was once a pond besides which Guru Nanak Dev ji performed his Shabad Kirtan. The Gurdwara is located in Kaler village near the turn for Ram Tirath.(48)</p><p></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><p>1. About District, Welcome to District Tarn Taran,Govt. Of Punjab, India</p><p>2. Gurdham Didar (2005), p .46</p><p>3. Singh, Surinderjit (1999), The Masters & The Word Divine. Amritsar: B. Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh, p. 73, ISBN 8176013129.</p><p>4.Singh, Trilochan (1967). Guru Tegh Bahadur, prophet and martyr: a biography. Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, p. 107.</p><p>5.Bloom, Jonathan (2009), The Grove encyclopedia of Islamic art and architecture, Volume 2. Oxford University Press, p. 258, ISBN 9780195309911.</p><p>6. Gyani Gian Singh, Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p.87.</p><p>7. Singh, Gurmukh (1995). Historical Sikh Shrines. Singh Bros., p. 109. ISBN 9788172051518.</p><p>8. Singh, Surinderjit (1999). The Masters & The Word Divine. Amritsar: B. Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh. p. 75. ISBN 8176013129.</p><p>9. Singh, Gurmukh (1995). Historical Sikh Shrines. Singh Bros. p. 109. 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The second Guru, Angad (1504–1552), established a new Sikh center at his native village Khadur because Guru Nanak's sons made the legal claim as rightful heirs of their father's properties at Kartarpur. It confirmed an organizational principle – that the communal establishment at Kartarpur should not be considered a unique institution, but rather a model that could be cloned and imitated elsewhere. Similarly, the sons of Guru Angad inherited the establishment at Khadur, forcing his successor to move to Goindval ('City of Govind', an epithet of God) on the right bank of the river Beas.</p><p>26. "Khadur Sahib census details 2011". Census of India. Retrieved 21 February 2020.</p><p>27. District Census Handbook Tarn Taran 2011 - Village And Town Wise Primary Census Abstract.</p><p>28.Dhanna Singh Chehal, Gur Thirath Cycle Yatra, p. 308</p><p>29. 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[QUOTE="dalvinder45, post: 225021, member: 26009"] [CENTER][B]GURU NANAK’S LOCAL ITINERARY- EAST PUNJAB-1 [/B][/CENTER] Guru Nanak left the job of Modi in 1499 AD after having been enlightened. Guru Nanak took permission from his sister Bebe Nanaki with a promise that whenever she remembered him he would appear. Guruji took seven rupees from his sister and got a Rebab from Bhai Firanda for Bhai Mardana. [1] He left his job, meditated deeply at Sultanpur and Emnabad and started for long journey known as Udasis for 26 years to deliver the message of Truth, equality and fraternity. He preached that God was omnipresent and did not adhere to any kind of ritualism or worship patterns. He led a life of purity and clarity and believed thatthe attainment of enlightenment would relieve one from the cycle of birth and death. Nanak’s teachings can be found in the Sikh scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Common principles discernible are: Firstly a supreme Godhead, incomprehensible, manifests in all major religions, the Singular "Doer" and formless. It is described as the indestructible (undying) form. Nanak describes the dangers of egotism ([B]haumai[/B]- "I am") and calls upon devotees to engage in worship through the word of God. Naam implies God, the Reality, is a mystical word or formula to recite or meditate upon (shabad in Gurbani), through divine order (hukam), a guru’s instructions and singing of God’s qualities, discarding doubt in the process. Such worship must be selfless (sewa). The word of God cleanses the individual to make such worship possible. Nanak warned against hypocrisy and falsehood saying that these are pervasive in humanity and that religious actions can also be in vain. It may also be said that ascetic practices are not favoured by Nanak, who suggests remaining inwardly detached whilst living as a householder. Through popular tradition, Nanak’s teaching is understood to be practised in three ways: • Vaṇḍ Chakkō: Sharing with others, helping those with less who are in need • Kirat Karō: Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud • Naam Japna: Meditating on God's name to control your 5 evils to eliminate suffering and live a happy life. After taking permission from Sister Nanaki and his family, he first left for his trvails within undivided Punjab then. Witihin Punjab, the main places stated to be visited include Tulamba, Pakpattan, Lahore, Sayyadpur (Saidpur/Emnabad), Sialkot and Talwandi. According to Dr Surinder Singh Kohli he visited, Goindwal, Fatehabad, Ramtirath, Jahman, Chahal, Lahore, Ghavindi, Khaira, Kanganwal, Manakdeke, Emnabad, Sialkot, Sahowal, Ugoke, Pasrur, Deoka, Mittha Kotla, Talwandi, Changa Manga, Chuhnian back to Sultanopur. [B]Goindwal Sahib[/B] Guru Ji visited Goindwal Sahib in 1498 AD while going to Emanbad. It was then a barren land. It was developed in to a village by Guru Amardas at the instructions of Guru Angad on the request of Goinda Bhalla. Guru Amardas called his family here and got prepared a Baoli on the banks of Beas River between 1616 Samwat (1559 AD) and 1621 Sanwat 1564 AD). (11) Goindwal was named after Goinda and Gurdwara Baoli sahib was constructed round the Baoli.(2) The location of the town was an ancient east-west highway that crossed the River Beas connecting Delhi and Lahore [3] and the head of the most important ferries on the river Beas.[4] With the renovation of the highway by Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan ruler of North India (1540–45), this ferry site became an important transit point.[5] When Guru Nanak visited the place it was a deserted place. From Sultanpur Lodhi, Guru Nanak Dev ji crossed Bias River (the place where Baoli Sahib exists in Goindwal now) and sat in a deserted, secluded, barren place and stayed there for three months.[6][9} He remained in meditation for three days and nights at a stretch, sang hymns in accompaniment of Mardana’s rebec. As he opened his eyes, Mardana said: “Baba! You have been blessed by God to remain hungry, but I am an ordinary human being. I cannot remain without food. Either you make me like you that I do not feel hunger or give me two times food and proper clothing. Only then I can continue with you. Baba laughed and said: “You have not to worry for food and clothing. It will come whenever God wishes so.” Meanwhile a farmer brought cooked maize ([I]Chhalian)[/I] and milk from his home. Farmer’s brother brought loafs of bread. Mardana had his fill. Guru Nanak blessed: “This place will have saints reciting God’s Name and free food ([I]langar[/I]) will be served regularly.” Next he stayed at Fatehabad for night. [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704031709380.png"]22182[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 25: Gurdwara Baoli Sahib, Goindwal[/B] The entrance of Goindwal is decorated with murals describing significant scenes of the Sikh history. [6] The main gurdwara, standing next to the Baoli, white against the chequer board of the courtyard. The Gurdwara is an example of typical Sikh architecture with a large dome tipped with a gold pinnacle - four cupolas echoing the main dome in shape and the ubiquitous facade of turrets, elliptical cornices and projected windows. Goindwal Baoli, the well of Goindwal Guru Amar Das had constrcued a Baoli, or covered step-well, in Goindwal. The step-well spans about 25 feet or 8 meters. The well has a few resting places between the 84 steps providing the Sikhs a place to get together and have spiritual discussion.[7][8} An arched access opens to a domed entrance decorated with frescoes depicting the life of Guru Amar Das. A divided underground staircase with 84 covered steps descends beneath the earth to Goindwal's sacred waters. The Baoli is entered through a wide, pointed archway and the structure is surmounted by a large fluted dome. There are projected eaves on all sides, while the front face also has a row of small turrets. The cornice under the dome is multi-coloured with floral designs.[8] Goindwal sahib has 17 Gurdwaras, 4 related to Guru Sahiban and 13 other Gurdwaras in city. (11) [B]Fatehabad[/B] Fatehabad village is located in Khadur Sahib, a tehsil of Tarn Taran district in Punjab. It is situated 8 km away from Khadoor Sahib and 22 km away from Tarn Taran. The total geographical area of village is 1237 hectares. Fatehabad has a total population of 8,860 peoples, in about 1,649 houses. According to Census 2011 the village code of Fatehabad village is 038265 and pincode is 143409. Patti is nearest town to Fatehabad village for all major economic activities. (12) [13] Fatehabad was once the capital of the Ahluwalia Misl prior to the shifting of the capital to Kapurthala. This town is older than Tarn Taran and Amritsar. It was originally a border fort that had a Ghaznavid garrison permanently stationed there, and is known to have existed from the time of Mahmud Ghaznavi, or even earlier. The name Fatehabad is believed to signify the victory of the Ahluwalia Misl against the Muslim governor of Fatehabad. It is believed that Muhammad Ghori stationed his troops here and the town was turned into a kasba (town) which is a military encampment. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia born in 1718 was the founder of Kapurthala State in 1772. In the year 1755, he had defeated Adina Beg, the Mughal Governor of Jullundur, and taken possession of Fatehabad. [14] The older town, which was of strategic importance, was frequently visited by the Mughals and the later rulers, the Mughals had constructed an Imperial Serai for the benefit of armies and caravans,[15] beside several other buildings, which are now in ruins following the destruction of the older town by the forces of the Mughal Ruler Jahangir. Fatehabad is also known as the place where the First Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak had penned the Gurbani in praise of Nature ([I]kudrat[/I]) [16] The nearest railway stations to Fatehabad is Goindwal Sahib Railway station at a distance of 1.5 km [17] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704031790336.png"]22183[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 26: Gurdwara Fatehabad [/B] Situated on the old Lahore-Delhi road, Fatehabad was home to a large number of heritage buildings, including imperial serais, but many of them have simply disappeared. Today even their ruins are non-existent.[18] It is rich with Mughal and Sikh architecture, and blessed with the visits of Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Arjun Dev. It was Sher Shah Suri (1472-1545) who first linked Painam near Dhaka, now in Bangladesh, with Peshawar that was in Afghanistan until Maharajah Ranjit Singh annexed it by stitching together several existing roads. The entire road was finished during Akbar’s reign. [19] Now Fatehabad, with crumbling old havelis and alleys, still retains the pre-Partition mix of Sikh, Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. The fifth Sikh Guru frequented Fatehabad. The first Sikh Guru also visited this place and penned Gurbani in praise of nature. . According to Griffin Lepel, the fortress of Fatehabad during the Sikh Misl period was besieged by the forces of Ahluwalia Misl under the command of Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. As the fort was quite strong, it held out for many days. Then the commander of the fort, on the condition of safe passage to Lahore for the entire garrison, decided to relinquish the fort to Ahluwalia forces. It remained the capital of Ahluwalia Misl until Nawab Fateh Singh shifted his base to Kapurthala due to the increasing power of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The Palace of Sardar Ahluwalia, called “Mai Deori” was sold recently and the purchasers have razed the great Sikh heritage to ground. The old and historical building of “Nanak Padao” has been razed and a new building has come up. This was the place where Maharaja Ranjit Singh had come to condole the death of Nawab Bhag Singh, father of Nawab Fateh Singh (nephew of Sardar Ahluwalia). Both Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Nawab Fateh Singh exchanged their turbans in this holy shrine. However, Fateh Singh developed differences with the Maharaja and he migrated to Kapurthala and made that town his capital. The 250-year-old haveli of General Rattan Singh that was later converted into the court by Sarkar Basant Singh (great-grandson of Gen Rattan Singh) has been given a new look. Now this building is the abode of Mr Charnjit Singh, Senior Vice-President of the Bhartiya Kisan Union. However, Mr Charnjit Singh, the direct descendant of Gen Attar Singh, possesses a “patta” (revenue deed), written in Persian script and signed by Nawab Bhag Singh, the first cousin of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. This deed that begins with “Akal Sahai”, signed on 1812 AD, reads, “With the grace of Almighty, the 22 villages from Jandiala to Harike are granted to Bibi Sahib (daughter of Nawab Bhag Singh) on the above-lined military conditions and will remain so until the above conditions are met.” As per “The Rajas of Punjab” written by Griffin H Lepel, Under-Secretary, Government of Punjab, published in 1870, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia captured Raikot from the Pathans and Rajputs of Verowal in 1771. Jassa Singh had two daughters, one of them was married to Raja Maha Singh of Fatehabad, and the second was married to Raja Amar Singh of Tungwala, near Amritsar. The Samadh of Raja Mohan Singh, the walls of which are adorned with beautiful frescos, is in a dilapidated condition. The frescos have been plastered and have lost their elegance. Adina Beg, Subedar of Jalandhar, was defeated by Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia near Khadoor Sahib and Fatehabad. Ahluwalia remained present at Fatehabad till his death. He liberated about 2200 innocent girls from the clutches of Ahmad Shah Abdali and handed them over to their parents and earned the name of “Bandi Chhor”.[20, 21] Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanak Padao Sahib Ftehabad is situated in the village Fatehbad district Tarn Taran. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji came here along with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala during his first Udasi and stayed for some time. [21] Seeing the natural beauty around Guru Nanak sang “ [I]Balihari Kudrat Vasia, tera ant na jayee lakhia[/I].” ਦੁਖੁ ਦਾਰੂ ਸੁਖੁ ਰੋਗੁ ਭਇਆ ਜਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਤਾਮਿ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥ ਤੂੰ ਕਰਤਾ ਕਰਣਾ ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਾ ਹਉ ਕਰੀ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥ 1 ॥ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਵਸਿਆ ॥ ਤੇਰਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ਲਖਿਆ ॥ 1 ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਜਾਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਜਾਤਾ ਅਕਲ ਕਲਾ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ॥ ਤੂੰ ਸਚਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸੁਆਲਿੑਉ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਤੀ ਸੋ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਇਆ ॥ ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਤੇ ਕੀਆ ਬਾਤਾ ਜੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਕਰਣਾ ਸੁ ਕਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ॥ 2 ॥ (ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ 1, ਪੰਨਾ 469) Suffering is the medicine, and pleasure the disease, because where there is pleasure, there is no desire for God. You are the Creator Lord; I can do nothing. Even if I try, nothing happens. || 1 || I am a sacrifice to You Almighty, the creative power which is pervading everywhere. Your limits cannot be known. || 1 || Pause || Your Light is in Your creatures, and Your creatures are in Your Light; Your almighty power is pervading everywhere. You are the True Lord and Master; Your Praise is so beautiful. One, who sings it, is carried across. Nanak speaks the stories of the Creator Lord; whatever He is to do, He does. || 2 || (Shalok, First Mehl: p.469). From here Guru Nanak proceded towards Amritsar. [B]Khadoor Sahib[/B] Khadoor Sahib is a town in Tarn Taran district of the Majha region of Indian state of Punjab. The postal index number of Khadur Sahib is 1431126.[24] As per 2011 Census of India, Khadoor Sahib had 2,027 households and a population of 11,054 persons. In this town.[26][27] Khadoor Sahib is an extremely important place for Sikhs as it has been sanctified by the visits of 8 Sikh Gurus, more than any other location. [22][23] Guru Nanak (1469-1439) meditated here where now Gurdwara Tapeana Sahib stands. Guru Nanak Sahib Ji is said to have visited Khadoor once to meet his Sikh, Bhai Jodha, a Khaira Jat. It was through Bhai Jodha's example that Bhai Lehna (later, Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji) was led to seek Guru Nanak's precept. Guru Angad (1504–1552) moved the early Sikh community's centre from Kartarpur to Khadur after becoming the Guru due to opposition from Guru Nanak's sons after Guru Nanak having joined the eternal light. Guru Angad's father, Bhai Pheru, left his ancestral village, Matte di Sarai (now known as Sarai Naga), when it was ransacked by the Mughals and Baloches. Bhai Pheru moved on from the temporary home at Harike and made Khadoor his home. Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Khadoor was Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji's home. Baba Pheru's sister Mai Bharai was already married in Khadoor. Her home was visited by Guru Nanak dev Ji as well where Gurdwara Mai Bharai stands. Bhai Lehna, was married here in 1519. After the anointment of Bhai Lehna as Guru Angad Sahib Ji in 1539, following Guru Nanak's instructions, he returned to Khadoor, which became the centre of the Sikh faith. Guru Angad lived in Khadoor Sahib until his death in 1552. It was at Khadoor Sahib that Amar Das served him as a Sikh and was in turn himself anointed Sri Guru Amar Das Ji. (24) After Guru Angad, the community's headquarters was again moved by Guru Amar Das (1552–1574) to Goindwal Sahib due to the challenges from Guru Angad's sons.[25, 27, 28] Guru Amar Das Ji served Guru Angad here for around 12 years, fetching water from the Beas near Goindwal every day. Sri Guru Ram Das Ji visited Khadoor Sahib while travelling from Goindwal Sahib to Guru Chak (Amritsar).Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib while travelling from Goindwal Sahib to Amritsar. Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib with his family, after the marriage of his daughter Bibi Viro, on the way to Goindwal Sahib. Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib, with 2200 Sikh horse riders while travelling to Goindwal Sahib. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji visited Khadoor Sahib after becoming Guru, ensuring that Sikh places were being properly maintained. The great philosopher Bhai Gurdas Ji also lived at Khadoor Sahib for some time. There are 7 Historic Sikh Gurdwaras in Khadoor Sahib. These Gurdwaras are 1. Taapeana Sahib, 2. Mai Bharai Sahib. 3. Sri Darbar Sahib (Angeetha Sahib) where Guru Angad breathed his last, 4. Tap Asthan Guru Angad Sahib where Guru Angad Dev ji meditated 5. Khaddi Sahib (Killa Sahib) where Guru Amardas Ji got stuck into and fell, 6. Mall Akhara Sahib where Guru Amardas Ji prepared Sikhs in wreestling 7. Bibi Amro da Khooh where Guru Angad’s daughter Bibi Amro’s hymn singing inspired Baba Amardas towards spiritual solace. All these Gurdwaras are managed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee through a local committee. There is also a Sikh Ajaib Ghar (museum) with many historical paintings, manuscripts, [I]hukumnamey[/I], coins and documents about the development of Gurmukhi. Guru Angad ji was visited by Emperor Humayun and Guru Amardas was visited by Emperors Akbar in Khadoor Sahib. [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704031838577.png"]22184[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 27: Board showing history of gurdwaras at Khadoor Sahib Tapeana Sahib (Khadoor Sahib)[/B] According to local tradition, Gurdwara Sri Tapiana Sahib marks the site where Guru Nanak, accompanied by Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana, preached to a gathering of Sikhs. It was here that the events of Guru Nanak's life are said to have been recorded, in the form of a Janamsakhi. A small platform near the Gurdwara marks the spot where Bhai Bala's mortal remains were cremated. [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704031956289.png"]22185[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 28: Gurdwara Tapeana Sahib, Khadoor Sahib[/B] Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev ji is a furlong distance towards north from village Khadoor Sahib. It is known as Tapiana Sahib. Guru Nanak came to this place thrice once while going from Kartarpur to Sultanpur Lodhi. According to Dhanna Singh Chehal a local legend goes that Bhai Lehna (later Guru Angad) met Guru Nanak here through Mai Vairagi (Bharai). Guru Nanak took him along with to Kartarpur. (Dhanna Singh, p. 308-309) (28). He used to sit under a people tree and meditate. Bhai Lehna (Guru Angad) came in to contact with Guru Nanak through Mai Vairagi. There is a [I]pucca[/I] [I]sarovar[/I] along with the Gurdwara. Guru Ji took Bhai Lehna from here to Kartarpur Sahib. (28). This reference however, is negated by later historians who record that Bhai Lehna met Guru Nanak dev ji at Kartarpur Sahib while going for Vaishno Devi. Guru Angad also meditated here for 12 years and as the Second Guru guided his Sikhs from this place. Two Gurdwaras, one commemorating Guru Nanak’s visit and the other of Guru Angad are connected by a [I]sarovar.[/I] Other Gurdwaras include Gurdwara Mal Akhada, where Guru Amar Das observed the wrestlers preparing for wrestling. (30) Gurudwara Tapiana Sahib is situated in the Khadur Sahib City, Taran Taaran Distt. Guru Nanak came to this place three times; first while going to Emnabad, second time while returning form Emnabad and third time, when he came along with Guru Angad. This place is called Tapeana Sahib because Guru Nanak did meditation ([I]tap[/I]) here. It is also said that since Guru Nanak was known as Tapa, hence this place was named after him. Guru Nanak used to sit and meditate under a peepel tree here. He also used to sing hymns along with Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana. Bhai Bala told the account of Guru Nanak’s life and travels to Guru Angad Dev Ji which was recorded by Bhai Paida Mokha and known as Janam Sakhi Bhai Bala, Here, Bhai Bala breathed his last after taking permission from Guru Angad Dev Ji. Guru Angad Dev Ji performed his last rites with his own hands. The Manji and Samadh of Bhai Bala is also close to this Gurdwara. (29) The Gurdwara comprises a square hall on a high plinth. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a canopied throne of white marble. A lotus dome with an ornamental gold plated pinnacle and an umbrella shaped finial tops the hall, which also has a square shaped domed kiosk above each of its corners. In front of the hall, in the middle of a one acre brick paved compound is the [I]sarovar[/I]. [B]Gurdwara Mai Bharai Khadoor Sahib[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704032007657.png"]22186[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 29: Gurdwara Mai Bharai Khadoor Sahib M[/B]ai Bharai was the paternal aunt of Guru Angad Dev Ji. Gurdwara Mai Bharai is at the place where she used to live. Guru Angad stayed at this house for six months at Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s instructions. As per local tradition Guru Nanak dev ji called on Bhai Lehna (later Guru Angad Dev Ji) while he was residing at Mai Bharai’s place. When Bhai Lehna was pronounced as successor. Guru Nanak Guru Nanak asked him to locate himself from Kartarpur to Khadoor sahib. Guru Angad Dev Ji came to Khadoor Sahib and locked himself in Mai Bharai’s home and meditated to complete his upcoming anointment. (31) On 7th September 1539, Guru Nanak assembled the Sikhs and then ordered his people to obey, and serve Angad (previously known as Bhai Lehna) with the same devotion with which they had served him. Guru Angad did not go to his own house and shut himself in a small room at Mai Bharai's house and locked the door from inside. The [I]Sangats[/I] that went to Kartarpur to see the new Guru were led back to Khadoor Sahib by Baba Budha. Baba Budha, risking the Guru's displeasure, made a hole in one of the walls of the room in Mai Bharai's house. He bowed at the Guru's feet and announced how the Sikhs waited outside for a sight of him. Guru Angad came out of his temporary seclusion to meet the Sikhs. About 100 metres to the west of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib is Gurdwara Mai Bharai Sahib where Mai Bharai's house once stood. This marks another site consecrated by Guru Nanak and Guru Angad. On Guru Nanak's arrival at Khadoor, he met Mai Bharai who looked after him and Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana. Hence this place was blessed by two Gurus. Now Gurdwara Mai Bharai Sahib commemorates the stay of these Gurus at this place. The new building of Gurdwara Sri Mai Bharai Sahib, constructed during the 1980's, is a high ceilinged hall with a gallery. Its walls are lined with streaked marble slabs. The sanctum at the far end of the hall is topped by three storeys of square pavilions and a dome all covered with white glazed tiles. (31) (32) [B]Verowal [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704032088163.png"]22187[/ATTACH] Photo 30 Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev Ji Verowal, District Tarantaran[/B] Verowal village is located in Khadoor Sahib tehsil of Tarn Taran district in Punjab. It is situated 6 km away from Khadur Sahib and 25 km away from Tarn Taran. The geographical area of village is 1304 hectares having a population of 2,564 peoples in about 517 houses. According to Census 2011 the village code of Verowal village is 038285 and pincode is 143117. Patti is nearest town to Verowal village for all major economic activities. (33) Guru Nanak visited Verowal to meet local well regarded Peer called Shah Madar who resided in Verowal. He held discussions with him. A Gurdwara was constructed at the place of Discussions. The mausoleum of the Peer is shot walk away from the Gurdwara directly behind it. Both Gurdwara and mausoleum are maintained by local village committee. The mention of the visit is available in Puratan Janamsakhi. (34) [B]Jalalabad[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704032125004.png"]22188[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 31: Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parao, Jalalbad[/B] Jalalabad Khurd is a Village in Khadoor Sahib Tehsil in Tarn Taran District of Punjab State. It is located 32 KM towards East from Tarn Taran Sahib, 9 KM from Khadoor Sahib and 199 KM from State capital Chandigarh. Jalalabad Khurd Pin code is 143201 and postal head office is Beas. This Place is in the border of the Tarn Taran District and Kapurthala District. Kapurthala District and Sultanpur Lodhi are in South from this place.(35) On return from Pakpattan after having discussions with Sheikh Ibrahim a descendent of Baba Farid and other faqirs, Guru Nanak set his foot at this place. (36) Punjab Government under CM Capt Amrinder Singh released Rs. 1.50 crore for the development of village Jalalabad, Korre Vadhoan and Dialpur in Tarn Taran commeorating 550th birth anniversaryof Guru Nanak. (37) A ₹100 Crore project to develop all 70-odd P[I]ahli Patshahi de Charan Chhoe Prapt Pind [/I]as model villages with proper amenities has also been initiated. (38) [B]Thada Sahib Sri Amritsar [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704033411169.png"]22190[/ATTACH][/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704033376719.png"]22189[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 32 & 33 Thada Sahib, harmandir Sahib Amritsar[/B] Gurdwara Sri Thada Sahib Amritsar is situated in the Sri Harmandir Sahib complex near the Langar hall entrance next to [I]Dukh Bhanjni Beri Gurdwara. [/I]It is said that Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji and Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji visited this place then in village Sultanwind. Guru Nanak Dev Ji blessed this place with continuous [I]Shabd Kirtan[/I]. The site also marks the place where Sri Guru Ram Das Ji would sit and supervise the excavation of the Sri Harmandir Sahib Sarovar. Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji recited the Shabad in Raag Ramkali 'Athsath tirath jah sadhu pag dareh'. Some believe that bath near here, is spiritually more beneficial than bathing in the 68 holy places around India. Meditating at this place is real bliss especially in V hours (amrit vela) when there is total peace around and the lights on water of Sarovar provide a lyrical dance. When Sri Guru Granth sahib installed in Sri Harmandir ahib it was first kept at this place. Even now as an installation ceremony this remains the first place where Sri Guru Guru Granth Sahib is placed initially as a symbol. (39, 40) According to Bhai Kahn Singh ‘during Kalyug, in Samwat 1595 (1538 AD) Guru Nanak came (for the second time?) from Kartarpur and sat on the peaceful banks of this water reservoir, the place where now ‘Thada Sahib’ stands. Having been there for some days, Baba Budha Ji and Lehna ji (Guru Angad) came searching for him. Astonished to find Guru Nanak at the place, both bowed before the Guru and prayed, “The True Lord, why have you left an environmentally rich place Kartarpur and have sat by the bank of this pond? What is the reason? Knowing all, Guru Nanak ji said, “Bhai Lehna and Budha Ji! The real truth why I left the enchanting place of Kartarpur and came here is that the water reservoir which you call a pond is not a mere pond” He recited a [I]shabad [/I](hymn): ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨੀਰੁ ਗਿਆਨਿ ਮਨ ਮਜਨੁ ਅਠਸਠਿ ਤੀਰਥ ਸੰਗਿ ਗਹੇ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸਿ ਜਵਾਹਰ ਮਾਣਕ ਸੇਵੇ ਸਿਖੁ ਸੋੁ ਖੋਜਿ ਲਹੈ ॥ 1 ॥ ਗੁਰ ਸਮਾਨਿ ਤੀਰਥੁ ਨਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥ ਸਰੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਤਾਸੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਹੋਇ ॥ 1 ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਗੁਰੁ ਦਰੀਆਉ ਸਦਾ ਜਲੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਮੈਲੁ ਹਰੈ ॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਪਾਇਐ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਵਣੁ ਪਸੂ ਪਰੇਤਹੁ ਦੇਵ ਕਰੈ ॥ 2 ॥ ਰਤਾ ਸਚਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਤਲ ਹੀਅਲੁ ਸੋ ਗੁਰੁ ਪਰਮਲੁ ਕਹੀਐ ॥ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਵਾਸੁ ਬਨਾਸਪਤਿ ਸਉਰੈ ਤਾਸ ਚਰਣ ਲਿਵ ਰਹੀਐ ॥ 3 ॥ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜੀਅ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਉਪਜਹਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਿਵ ਘਰਿ ਜਾਈਐ ॥ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਜ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਈਐ ॥ 4 ॥ 6 ॥ (ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ ਮਹਲਾ 1, SGGS 1328:13) One who bathes in the Ambrosial Water of spiritual wisdom takes with him the virtues of the sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage. The Guru’s Teachings are the gems and jewels; the Sikh who serves Him searches and finds them. || 1 || There is n o sacred shrine equal to the Guru. The Guru encompasses the ocean of contentment.|| 1 || Pause || The Guru is the River, from which the Pure Water is obtained forever; it washes away the filth and pollution of evil-mindedness. Finding the True Guru, the perfect cleansing bath is obtained, which transforms even beasts and ghosts into gods. || 2 || He is said to be the Guru, with the scent of sandalwood, who is imbued with the True Name to the bottom of His Heart. By His Fragrance, the world of vegetation is perfumed. Lovingly focus yourself on His Feet. || 3 || The life of the soul wells up for the [I]Gurmuk[/I]h; the[I] Gurmukh[/I] goes to the House of God. The [I]Gurmukh[/I], O Nanak, merges in the True One; the [I]Gurmukh[/I] attains the exalted state of the self. || 4 || 6 || ([I]Prabhaatee[/I], First Mehl: p. 1328:13) ਸੇਵਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਮੁੰਦੁ ਅਥਾਹਾ ॥ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਤਨੁ ਧਨੁ ਲਾਹਾ ॥ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਮਲੁ ਜਾਇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਰਿ ਨਾਵਹੁ ਗੁਰ ਸਰ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ 8 ॥ (ਮਾਰੂ ਮਹਲਾ 1: 1043:85) So serve the True Guru, the unfathomable ocean, and you shall obtain the profit, the wealth, the jewel of the [I]Naam[/I]. The filth of corruption is washed away, by bathing in the pool of Ambrosial Nectar. In the Guru’s pool, contentment is obtained. || 8 || (Maru Mahala 1, 1043:8) History book Guru Khalsa, in [I]Nagri [/I]letters, published in Bombay, p. 187 has the following record: The Third Guru told the Fourth Guru that, “There is an order from our previous Gurus that the Amrit sarovar will be created. Guru Nanak gave this service to Guru Angad. Guru Angad passed on this service to me. Now I am passing this on to you.” It is written in Panth Prakash typed print p. 92, stanza (Chhnand) 24-25: ਫਿਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀ ਬਸੈ ਜੰਗਲ ਮੇਂ ਇਸ ਠਾਇ। ਜੜੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਗੁਰ ਪਈ ਇਸ ਹੀ ਥਾਂਇ। Then GuruNanak settled in this jungle. The foundation of Amrit Sarovar was kept by the third Guru at this place. All the above discussion is aimed to clarify that Guru Nanak meditated at this place probably twice . Then Guru Angad Dev ji came here searching for Guru Nanak Dev Ji. There after Guru Amardas came here first to take a special plant and second time he came and started the service of construction of Sarovar. Thereafter, the Fourth Guru started the digging in of Sarovar in Samwat 1621 (1564 AD) which was not yet completed. In Samwat 1631 (1574 AD) Guru Ramdas purchased the land from the farmers of the villages around and named the village as Ramdaspur however it remained famous as ‘Guru ka Chak’. Bhai Saaloh did great service for increasing settlers in this locality. Guru Ramdas also constructed houses for his family which is now known as ‘Guru ke Mahal’. In Samwat 1634 (1577 AD) Guru Ramdas started the digging of Sarovar but it was concretized by Guru Arjan Dev ji. In the center of this sarovar, the foundation of Sri Harmandir Sahib was kept in Samwat 1643 (1486 AD). After completion of Sri Harmandar Sahib Adi Granth sahib was established at this place. (4`) The site marks the place where Sri Guru Ram Das Ji would sit and supervise the excavation of the Sri Harmandir Sahib Sarovar. Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji recited the [I]Shabad[/I] in [I]Raag Ramkali 'Athsath tirath jah sadhu pag dareh'[/I]. Some believe that bath near here, is spiritually more beneficial than bathing in the 68 holy places around India. Meditating at this place is real bliss specially in V hours ([I]amrit vela)[/I] when there is total peace around and the lights on water of Sarovar provide a lyrical dance. When Sri Guru Granth sahib installed in ri Harmandir ahib it was first kept at this place. Even now as an installation ceremony this remains the first place where Sri Guru Guru Granth Sahib is placed initially as a symbol. [B]Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib, Verka, Amritsar,[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704036370564.png"]22191[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704036387210.png"]22192[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 34 & 35: Gurdwara Nanaksar Verka, Sri Amritsar[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704036411266.png"]22193[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 36: Lady with her sick child praying Guru Nanak to cure[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704036442684.png"]22194[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 37: Gurdwara Board Nanak Sar Sahib Verka[/B] Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar Sahib, is situated in the village Verka within the periphery of Sri Amritsar. It marks the place where Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji stopped while going to Batala.(42) Guru Nanak Devji came to Verka From Dukh Bhanjni Beri and Thada Sahib in Sultanwind (now Sri Harmandir Sahib) (Dhanna Singh, P.333).(43) Guru Nanak stayed here for a day. Guru Nanak sat on the bank of a small pond and washed his feet. People started coming to seek blessings of Guru Ji. One lady came to Guru Ji whose child was suffering from Marasmus ([I]soka[/I]). Guru Ji asked her to make her child bath in that [I]sarovar[/I]. The child was cured with that. Later Guru Sahib blessed that [I]Sarovar[/I] that who-so-ever will take bath in that [I]sarovar[/I] on five Sundays, children will be cured."[I]Suke Hare kiye Khin Mahi[/I]" (42). The massive [I]sarovar[/I] is said to have curative powers. (45) Gurdwara Nanaksar commemorating Guru Nanak’s visit to Verka is in the west of the village and a brick lined[I] sarovar[/I] is attached to it. Bibi Birji Bai of Shikarpur Sindh got the sarovar brick-lined from 9 [I]jeth samwat[/I] 1956 (1899 AD) onwards and thereafter it was called Nanaksar. The Gurdwara building was reconstructed in 1973. The new three-storey doomed edifice stands in a walled compound. The sanctum is at one end of a hall at the ground floor. It is a scheduled Gurdwara (serial No 48) and is administered by SGPC through a local committee. Besides usual prayers and anniversaries an annual congregational fair is held here on 12 [I]Chetra[/I] (March) the date Guru Nanak visited the place. (46). 10 Bighas of land is attached to the Gurdwara. Railway station Verka is close by. Guru Nanak went to Achal Batala from this place. (44) (47) (Gurdham Didar, p.37) [B]Gurdwara Nanaksar, Manji Sahib Ram Tirath, Sri Amritsar[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704037955779.png"]22195[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 38: Gurdwara Manji Sahib Ram Tirath Sri Amritsar[/B] From Amritsar, Guru Nanak moved to Ram Tirath along with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala his devoted companions. [1] Ramtirth is about 12 km from Amritsar famous for the Balmik Ashram.Sita was given protection by Rishi Balmik after she was banished by Ram. She gave birth to twins Lav and Kush and brought them up here. A battle with Lakshman and his army was fought by Lav and Kush defeating the entire force. Later Sri Ram took Sita, Lav and Kush from here. The place was dominated by Pandits and Bairagi Sadhus. Ram Charan Das Bairagi was the chief priest of the place who declared himself a Siddh having the powers to know about the events of all the ages. He was offering the same experience to his followers and visitors for money Seeing Guru Nanak being honoured by a great presence, he felt zealous.Guru Nanak asked Bhai Bala to remove his kamandal (utensil) before him away out of his sight while he was meditating. When the priest opened his eyes and began looking for his kamandal, the Guru asked him how he could see God when he is unable to find his own kamandal. Guru Nanak recited the Shabad (hymn) (SGGS: 56) Guru Nanak sang a hymn.. ਪੰਡਿਤ ਵਾਚਹਿ ਪੋਥੀਆ ਨਾ ਬੂਝਹਿ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ ਅਨ ਕਉ ਮਤੀ ਦੇ ਚਲਹਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਕਾ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ॥ ਕਥਨੀ ਝੂਠੀ ਜਗੁ ਭਵੈ ਰਹਣੀ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੁ ਸਾਰੁ ॥ 6 ॥ ਕੇਤੇ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਜੋਤਕੀ ਬੇਦਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ ਵਾਦਿ ਵਿਰੋਧਿ ਸਲਾਹਣੇ ਵਾਦੇ ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਣੁ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਕਰਮ ਨ ਛੁਟਸੀ ਕਹਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਆਖਿ ਵਖਾਣੁ ॥ 7 ॥(ਰਾਮਕਲੀ ਮ:1, 56) The Pandits, the religious scholars, read their books, but they do not understand the real meaning. They give instructions to others, and then walk away, but they deal in Maya themselves. Speaking falsehood, they wander around the world, while those who remain true to the Shabad are excellent and exalted. || 6 || There are so many Pandits and astrologers who ponder over the Vedas. They glorify their disputes and arguments, and in these controversies they continue coming and going. Without the Guru, they are not released from their karma, although they speak and listen and preach and explain. || 7 || (Ramkali M 1, 56) The chief priest and other pandits and bairagis fell at Guru’s feet and became his followers.[2] Having listened and realized the depth of the hymn they bowed before Guru Nanak. A brick-lined sarovar and Gurdwara were got constructed by daughter-in –law of Chandu Lal Minister of the Nawab of Lahore who got Guru Arjan Dev ji martyred after great torture. Sikhs do not have bath in this sarovar because of this very reason.(47) The shrine encloses a massive sarovar which was once a pond besides which Guru Nanak Dev ji performed his Shabad Kirtan. 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