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<blockquote data-quote="dalvinder45" data-source="post: 225045" data-attributes="member: 26009"><p style="text-align: center"><strong>GURU NANAK’S LOCAL ITINERARY: SULTANPUR LODHI TO EMNABAD</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>[ATTACH=full]22201[/ATTACH]</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Map 2: Guru Nanak’s Travels from Sultanpur Lodhi to Emnabad</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Khalra (Manji Sahib):</strong></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22202[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 39:Gurdwara Manji Sahib Khalra District Tarntarn</strong></p><p></p><p>Khalra is 32 kilometre south of Lahore, situated now near Indo-Pakistan border in the middle of Amritsar and Lahore (now in Pakistan). While Guru Nanak was reciting a hymn, the shopkeepers cracked jokes. G. Iuru Nanak remarked, “Khalra will remain well settled. The traders will die penniless.” (<em>Vaso raso Khalra maro mahajan nang). </em>As per the later history none of the moneylenders of Khalra ever became rich. The farmers have been richer than them. The gurdwara income is from offereings. A portion of donated land is for <em>langar</em>.[1] Gurudwara Sri Patshahi Pehli Sahib is situated in Village Khalra, district Taran Taaran. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji visited this place. Guru Sahib came here after teaching the farmers of patti. Guru Sahib preached sangat the way of life through "wand shakan" and kirtan and established a dharmsala here. The old building of this Gurdwara was destroyed during Indo-Pak war of 1965. A new Gurdwara was constructed in 1980's. Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji arrived here after teaching the farmers of village Patti.</p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak taught the Sangat the ways of life through 'Vand Chakkana' (charity) and Kirtan. Guru Nanak established a Dharmsala here. [2][3][4]</p><p></p><p><strong>Ghawindi</strong></p><p>Ghawindi village is under Barki police circle in Lahore district one KM from Indo-Pak Border opposite Khalra checkpost in India on Lahore-Ghawindi road. It is two kilometer from Ghawindi and the shrine of Jagat Guru called Lahura Sahib is located in this village. From Jahman, Guru Nanak visited Ghawindi, a small village of Banjaras, near Khalra check post just close to Indo-Pak border and sat under a lahura/lasura tree. These Banjaras were celebrating the birth of a son in their family. Feeling hungry, Mardana requested the Guru to allow him to get some food. Guru Nanak permitted him on the premise that he will not beg for food. Mardana went to the Banjara’s house where the celebrations were going on. However, no one bothered for Mardana and kept busy in their merriment. Perchance, the new born expired and the celebrations turned into cries. Realising the presence of the saint outside their village, they came to the Guru with a request to save the child. Guru Nanak sang the hymn ‘pehre’ to console and to make them understand that no one can change the Will of God hence they have to submit to God’s Will only. A Gurdwara was constructed to commemorate Guru Nanak’s visit to the place and 20 bighas of land was attached to it. After 1947, the office of the Union Council was set up in this building. This building gradually crumbled leaving only two rooms now being used as offices The parkash asthan and the main gate have fallen.[5]</p><p></p><p><strong>Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Rodi Sahib, Jahman </strong></p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak visited Jahman (Police circle Burki, Lahore), while visiting his maternal house in Chahal and stayed outside the village on a mound sitting on shards (<em>rodi</em>). This 2-1/2 storeyed building is located near village Khalra of Taran Taran District at a distance of 1-1/2 KM from the international border and is connected by a metalled road to Lahore 25 kms away. According to ‘Mahan Kosh’, [6] this sacred shrine of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, came to be known as Rodi Sahib beause the Guru chose to stay on a mound full of shards (<em>rodi</em>) outside Jhaman; <em>rodi</em> being the Punjabi word for shards of pottery found on this mound. The Gurdwara is steeped in centuries-old spiritual significance as Guru Nanak choose it as a sanctuary for his prayers while seated on stone pebbles. Guru Nanak Dev came to this place thrice because his maternal grand parents were settled in the nearby village of Dera Chahal. There was a small pool at that time which was later expanded into a tank by one of his follower, Naria, a dweller of this village. One of the followers of Guru Nanak used to stay in this village. Following him the local Jain Bhavdas adopted the path of Truth. Bhai Vadhawa Singh constructed a beautiful monument at the place with the help of followers. Gurdwara had 100 bighas of land allotted on its name. Before partititon 1947, the fair used to be held on Visakhi and on 20 Jeth. According to Gurdham Didar [6] p. 152, Guru Nanak visited the place occasionally while going to his mother’s place. Gurdwara is beautiful architectural piece with a golden dome. Close by is the residential complex. It is said that Guru Nanak was presentred food by Naria Bhagat which turned into a sweet dish. The fairs are held on 20 Jeth, Vaisakhi, Maghi and Dasvin. During 1965 wars Gurdwara building was badly hit. Its ruins can still be seen. It is in village Gurmandar in District Lahore. [7 ].Nestled just a few kilometers away from the buzzing Wagah border, the once majestic Gurdwara Patshahi Rori Sahib Jahman lies in a lamentable state of decay. Known for its rich cultural significance in the Sikh religion, this neglected treasure in Lahore now stands as a painful symbol of abandoned heritage. A noteworthy facet of this monument, as referenced in Gurbani, was the large pond that once enveloped the structure, providing an air of tranquility to the site. Today, however, this serene body of water has all but vanished, its place taken by tethered cattle and encroachers making dung cakes. The sacred sanctuary has been usurped by the mundanity of daily life, a cruel reminder of its pitiful state.Both this tank and the Gurdwara building of Rodi Sahib are in need of repairs.If urgently needed repairs are not carried out within a short time this Holy site will become little more than a heap of dust. The attached 100 bighs of land is also being gradually enrroched. (8)(9)</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22203[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 39: Gurdwara Rodi Sahib. Jahman Photo Haroon Khalid</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Gurdwra Bebe Nanaki</strong>, <strong>Chahal</strong></p><p></p><p>The Guru visited Chahal, next. Chahal was the parental place of Mata Tripata and birthplace of Bebe Nanaki. Bebe Nanaki, the sisiter of Guru Nanak was born at his maternal grandfather’s home in 1664 AD at Chahal also known as Dera Chahal. The Guru often visited it. 100 acres of land is attached to the gurdwara. It is near village Hehar in Lahore district. [10] After 1947, the Gurdwaras are now in a dilapidated state due to lack of care and maintenance. In the past, a serene tank adorned the right side of the sacred Darbar within the Gurdwara premises. Unfortunately, this tank has vanished over time. Within the Gurdwara building, there used to be a girls' school, which added to the educational endeavors of the community. However, until 1996, the Gurdwara building had fallen into a state of disrepair.</p><p></p><p>Recognizing the importance of preserving this cultural and religious heritage, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan allocated 0.5 million rupees from the public exchequer to initiate the restoration of the Gurdwara building. This significant effort helped revive the grandeur of the holy site. The Gurdwara was once a place where the religious ceremony of Prakash was conducted, bringing devotees closer to their faith. The priests played a crucial role in the spiritual activities of the Gurdwara. The holy Shrine of Dera Chahal is now left with 30 bighas of land. [11][12]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22204[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 40: Gurdwara Bebe Nanki Chehal (Pakistan)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Lahore: Gurdwara Sri Nanak Garh.</strong></p><p></p><p>From Chahal, Guru Nanak went to Badami Baag in Lahore where a Gurdwara commemorated Guru Nanak’s visit. Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Garh Sahib, also known as Gurdwara Nanak Garh was situated near Chhoti Ravi or Buddha Daryia. It is near Badami Baag Station 2 km towards the north of the city and 1 km from Badami Baag railway station in the north near the garden of Bangalis. Badami baag was a very big garden then. Number of saints used to gather and meditate in this garden. Guru Nanak held discussions with these saints. From this place, Duni Chand had come to invite the saints and invited Guru Nanak along. One had to cross Buddha Daria of River Ravi to visit this place. Now no such garden exists and the entire land was first put to agricultural use and later buildings started coming up in that area. A two storeyed Gurdwara was constructed at the place.[13]. (Dhanna Singh, p.389) After partition of 1947, neither the mahants nor any signs of this place remain but for the accounts in the pages of history. Gurdwara was a large building of brick and lime within the marble paved sanctum used to be at one end of an L-shaped hall. The place is deserted since 1947. [14]. To keep remembrance alive, a dome stands erected here. Mahants looked after this holy shrine and exercised control over property, attached to it. This memorial of Guru Nanak's visit is situated near Chhoti Ravi or Buddha Daryia, close to Badami Bagh Railway Station.[15,16]</p><p></p><p> [ATTACH=full]22205[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 41: Gurdwara Sri Nanak Garh, Lahore</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi (Lahore)</strong></p><p></p><p> [ATTACH=full]22206[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 42: Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi (Lahore)</strong></p><p></p><p>This historical place is situated just inside Delhi Darwaza near old Kotwali Chowk in Sirianwala Bazaar (Lahore). All the gates of city lead to this historic Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Lahore visited by Guru Nanak. The severed heads of goats were sold in that Bazaar. That is why this is known as Sirianwala Bazaar. In Mohalla Chuhatta near Siria Walla Bazar a very rich person named Duni Chand lived. He was so rich that he had seven million rupees in those days. To show his riches, he had put seven flags on his house. Duni Chand invited Saints for shradh (offering of food and money to pandits for delivering these to the dedeparted soul) of his father. Along with other sadhus at Badami Bagh, Guru Nanak was also invited to Duni Chand’s home. Guru Nanak sat down on one side. He told Duni Chand that he would like to wait till the Brahmans had eaten their food. Duni Chand agreed to this and gave a very fine feast, offering money and clothes to the Brahmans as Dakshana. He believed that all this would reach his dead father.</p><p></p><p>When the Brahmans had gone, Duni Chand asked the Guru to have some food. The Guru gave a smile."Duni Chand," he said, "Do you think that your father is no longer hungry? Have your gifts reached him?" "Yes, sir," said Duni Chand. "The Brahmans have eaten so much that my father needs no more food for at least a year. He also has enough money and clothes to last for one year." "Duni Chand," said the Guru laughing, He explained, “Pandits ate away food and will sell away what you have offered. You know that no one can take anything from this world. How will they take such a great load which they might have taken from so many Jajmans on the name of shradhs. They cannot take anything of their own to the next world. Even if they take, how will they recognise your father and others to deliver these items? Hence it is a ritual created by the Pundits to loot the public so avoid it.” "You are right, sir," said Duni Chand, "You cannot understand it, neither can I. But it's God's will. The Brahman tells us so and we all believe it. I thought you were a Brahman and knew about it, but I am glad I did not, waste my food on you." “You did the right thing, Duni Chand”, said the Guru, "I cannot carry your food to your father and that's why I did not like to let your food go to waste. You may feast the Brahmans in any way you like. I myself don't need any food I would be pleased if you would do me another favour instead." "Yes, gladly," replied Duni Chand. "Here is a sewing needle," said the Guru. "Keep it with you- use it if you like. I would like you to give my needle back to me in the next world when we meet after death."</p><p></p><p>Duni Chand did not quite understand the Guru and said, "How can I carry this needle with me when I die?" "If an old Brahman can carry enough clothes, food and money to last for a whole year, not only for your father but also for many others," said the Guru, "I wonder why this small needle should seem too heavy for you to carry! If the Brahmans refuse to do this work, how will you take all your money, horses, gold and other costly things into the next world?"</p><p>The idea went home to Duni Chand. He asked for the Guru's advice. "Duni Chand," said the Guru, "Work hard, share your earnings with the needy and remember God. Don t worry about your dead forefathers." "That's what I already do Sir", said Duni Chand. "I have hundreds of servants who work for me. I give a lot of money and clothes to Brahmans and holy men who come and sing hymns in my house".</p><p>"This is not the way to do it, Duni Chand" said the Guru. "Give away all your money to the poor and the needy. You haven't earned it by honest labour. Go to your farm. Work hard among your servants. Share equally among all the workers whatever you eam this way. Then from your own share give away as much as you can in charity. Look upon your servants as brothers and love everybody. Sit among them when you find time and sing God's praises. This is the true way, Duni Chand, one can expect to receive in the next world only that, which one earns by honest labour and gives away in charity to the needy in this world." Duni Chand understood the entire game and asked the Guru, “How can I be redeemed?” Guru Nanak asked him to distribute his wealth to the poor, start a dharmsal and to recite Lord’s Name day in day out. Guru Nanak stayed here for three days. Duni Chand gave up his princely life and started working with his own hands. His wife also did the same. Duni Chand's house became a temple where rich and poor, black and white, high and low, all sang songs of God. Duni Chand and his wife became the Guru's followers and helped many others to follow the Guru's Way.</p><p></p><p>It is said that it was at this spot that Guru Nanak had delivered (<em>Mukat</em>) the father of Duni Chand from rebirth. A local legend mentions that Duni Chand’s father was relieved of the life of a wolf by feeding him parsad. Duni Chand started a dharmsal at the place, called Dharamsal Satgur Nanak. It was developed into a Gurdwara during the Sikh rule. Guru Nanak came to this place twice. Second time when he was passing by the butchery shops, the life became hell in this area because of the butcheries. He enquired from the Sangat, “Why have they made these butcheries in the city?” Sangat replied, “This has become a normal practice of the oppressors in Lahore.” Guru Nanak then recited, “<em>Lahore shahr(u) jahr(u) kahr(u) sava pehr(u) (</em>SGGS, p.1412) meaning ‘Lahore city is poisonous as it is causing atrocities for hours’.</p><p></p><p>Hindus and Muslims started flocking in large numbers to the Guru; everyone accepted his teachings. There he held discussions with Sayyad Ahmaed Taqi who had guided Sikandar Lodhi to punish Kabir and Namdev. He was subdued by Guru Nanak in a discussion. This impressed local people causing the visitors number to increase. Having stayed at Lahore for 20 days, Guru Nanak proceeded to meet Lalo carpeneter by profession at Emnabad.[17]</p><p>Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi Chhota Baqar, Lahore, the historical place is situated just inside Delhi Darwaza near old Kotwali Chowk in Sirianwala Bazaar (Lahore) or Kakkezaiyan.. All the gates of the city lead to this historic place. This historical place, known as Dharamsala of the First Patshahi, is located in Mohalla Chohatta Mufti Baqar inside Delhi gate of Lahore city. In those days the locality was known as Siryanwala Bazaar or Chohatta Jawahar Mal. Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi in Lahore commemorated Guru Nanak’s visit to this place. A big fair was used to be held here on the date of joti jot of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi commemorates Guru Nanak’s visit to this place. Gurdwara Mahants were responsible for its care from the very beginning but in 1920 its control was passed on to a local committee. From 1927-47, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee maintained this shrine. It is now in the custody of Auqaf Department. After 1947 this Gurdwara is being used as a residence. The occupant has placed a portrait of Guru Nanak in Prakashasthan and allows any devotee who comes there to pay obeissance in it.</p><p>Later when the Sangat came to the 3rd Guru for improving environment of Lahore, Guru Amardas explained, “I cannot change what Guru Nanak had said. I can only say, “<em>Lahore sahr(u) Amritsar sifti da ghar (u) </em>(SGGS, p.1412) [18,19,20]</p><p></p><p><strong>Satghara:</strong></p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak visited Satghara when in Lahore. A troubled moneylender was put to ease through a hymn: ‘<em>Sahsar dan de inder Roaia. Parasram Rovai ghar aia’</em>. Gurdwara was consrructed at the place which before partition had an oncome of Rs 200/- [21]. Gurdwara Chota Nankiana, Satghara, Okara District, Punjab, Pakistan of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is a sacred shrine is related with Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is located at a considerable distance from the Satghara town of Okara district. It can be approached through a metalled road leading from Pattoki.[22]</p><p> [ATTACH=full]22207[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 43: Satghara Gurudwara Chota Nankiana, Satghara, Okara District, Punjab</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Gurdwara Chhota Nankiana Sahib Manga, District Lahore</strong></p><p> [ATTACH=full]22208[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 44: Gurdwara Chhota Nankiana Sahib Manga, District Lahore</strong></p><p></p><p>Next, the Guru went to Manga, a village on Lahore-Multan road 35 kms from Lahore in Lahore district where Gurdwara Chhota Nanakiana was constructed to commemorate Guru Nanak’s stay at the place. A fair used to be held on Viasakhi. Guru Hargobind Ji had stayed at this place while he was coming back from Nankana Sahib. The Gurdwara was built like a Daak bungalow (govt rest house). There is a large pond which is now with the Department of Fisheries. The building of Gurdwara was burnt down by refugees settled here during 1947. Now the land belonging to the Gurdwara is in the possession of Late Justice Maulvi Mushtaq who built Aligarh Public school on this land. This place was by the side of Aligarh School and just before Manga Bus Stop. The Gurdwara was endowed a land of 135 <em>ghuma</em>. 50 acres of this land was exempted from land revenue.</p><p></p><p><strong>Emnabad</strong>:</p><p></p><p>Emnabad, earlier known as Saidpur, is an old town 15 kilometers south of Gurjranwala and about 32 Kms from Lahore. Guru Nanak reached Emnabad after visiting number of places after Lahore. He sat by the side of a pond and meditated for some months sleeping on pebbles (<em>rod</em>). Gurdwara Rodi Sahib commemorates Guruji’s visit.[23]</p><p></p><p>Bhai Lalo and many saints and siddhas met him and held discussions. Mardana played the rebec while Guru Nanak sang the hymns. Muslims calling him as Nanak Shah and Hindus calling him Nanak Tapa or Nanak Nirankari flocked to him in large numbers. Guru Nanak was attracted by Bhai Lalo’s cleanheartdness, who was a dedicated to God’s service. Emnabad was administered by Zabardast Khan who along with his Diwan Malik Bhago ruled with very heavy hand and ill treated the public.</p><p></p><p>Malik Bhago was irritated at Guru Nanak’s living with a carpenter (then known as a low caste) and had a Muslim Mardana as a companion. Zabardast Khan even got Mardana beaten on the pretext that he being a Muslim accompanied a Hindu. One day Malik Bhago performed shradh of his father and invited all and sundry. Guru Nanak and Bhai Lalo did not go to the feast. This angered Malik Bhago all the more. He called Bhai Lalo and rebuked him and spoke ill of Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak came up and explained that his earnings are ill-gotten as he extracts money by force. It is like sucking the blood of the poor. The best earning is through truthful hard labour which is like milk. Guru Nanak believed in taking only food earned though hard labour. Malik Bhago realized his folly and begged for forgiveness from Guruji. Guru Nanak recited hymns relating to the despotic rule of Zabardast Khan.</p><p></p><p>During Guru Nanak’s second visit Babar attacked the town and created mayhem. Guru Nanak too was arrested and given the punishment of Chakki. Guru Nanak recited more hymns “<em>Jaisi main avai khasam ki bani, taisda kari gyan ve Lalo’</em>, ‘<em>Jin sir sohn patia mangi pae snadhoor’</em> and “<em>tod patole suthna pano patlian. Kabul ban chalaian kookan ghatdian</em>,” describing the entire situation. Guru Nanak’s visit to the place is commemorated by three historical shrines i.e., Gurdwara Rodi Sahib, Gurdwara Chakki Sahib and Gurdwara Khuhi Bhai Lalo.</p><p></p><p>First, a bricklined dharamsal was constructed in 1782 Bikrami by a Qabuli Khatri to commemorate Guruji’s visit. Hashmat Rai Kanungo got a bricklined sarovar in 1873 Bikrami and an annual <em>jagir </em>of Rs. 400/-. Later Maharaja Ranjit Singh also declared a jagir of the same amount. The construction was done by Mohammad Shah Gazi. This construction was destroyed by Ahmed Shah Abdali but Sewa Ram Khatri got it resconstructed. Sardar Charat Singh got it completed. Two fairs are held at the place one on Vaisakhi and other during shradhs.[24].</p><p></p><p><strong>Gurdawara Rodi Sahib</strong></p><p> [ATTACH=full]22209[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 45: Gurdawara Rodi Sahib</strong></p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak came to Emnabad two times staying for a month first. First time he meditated on pebbles where Gurdwara Rori Sahib is the sacred shrine which marks the site where Guru Nanak meditated on hard bed of pebbles (small stones) <em>(rodi</em> in Punjabi) as expressed in Bhai Gurdas Varan 1. An imposing Gurdwara has been built over the place. The Gurdwara stands at the place of the pebbles. The present Gurdwara and a residential complex and a sarovar, were built later. A large pond and other buildings make it more graceful. The Gurdwara, sarovar and residential complex are well built. Gurdwara had Rs 1000<em>/- jagir</em> and 9 <em>muraba</em> (1 <em>muraba</em>=25 acres) land on the name of the Gurdwara since the time of Malik Bhago and later added by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Vaisakhi and Kattak Puranmashi festivals used to be held in the past but only Vaisakhi festival is held now where people from India, Gujranwala and its adjoining areas participate with fanfare. Now the pilgrims from India visit the place three times a year i.e., on Guru Nanak’s Birthday, Guru Ajan Dev’s martyrdom day and on Barsi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Gurdawara Rodi Sahib is located about a km towards South west of Emnabad. Its police circle cum post office is Emnabad. [25] (Gurdham Didar, p. 100-101).</p><p>Gurdwara Rodi Sahib is the premier gurdwara of the town. It has a three-storeyed building covered by three canopies at the main door and a central dome with dome shaped pavilions on either side. Its central building is a three-storey imposing structure of cut brick work, which is topped with three chhatri-like structures covered with a large central <em>gumbad</em> (dome) with smaller <em>chhatris</em> (dome-shaped pavilions) on either side. It is connected to a rectangular hall on the left side of the entry. A sarovar with perimeter walls around is to the right side. At the rear of the complex there is a room topped with a particularly exquisite ribbed white lotus dome with a circumambulatory verandah. This room covers the pebbled area on which Guru Nanak was arrested. Before Partition, Eminabad was known for its week-long Vaisakhi fair which included largely attended congregational gatherings of the Sikhs in Gurudwara Rodi Sahib as well as the usual fun and a cattle fair. The multi-storeyed building was set on fire by a mob of zealots soon after the partition of the Punjab on 15 August 1947. The building of the Gurdwara was falling apart but the Government of Pakistan stemmed the rot by constructing its boundary wall at a cost of large amounts.</p><p><strong>Chakki</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22218[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]22217[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/" target="_blank"><strong>Photo 46:Chakki. Photo 47. </strong></a>Khuhi</p><p><a href="https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/" target="_blank">Guru Nanak was detained by Babar during his attack on Emnabad. He was given the punishment of grain-flouring through a stone grind mill (<em>Chakki</em>). The jail officials were surprised when they found the <em>Chakki </em>grinding the wheat by itself while Guru Nanak sang hymn to the glory pf One God. Babar was informed of it. He gave orders for Guru’s immediate release. A Gurdwara having a simple flat roofed room with brick paved compound commemorates the event. Upper and lower parts of the <em>chakki</em> are on display. Gurdwara is of <em>pucca</em> bricks. The Gurdwara is located where a large millstone was kept which was once used by Guru Nanak .</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22213[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Guru Nanak Dev explaining Malik Bhago that earning by honest means and hard work is like pure milk while earning by ill means is like squeezing blood of the poor.</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/" target="_blank">Guru Nanak visited Bhai Lalo’s house number of times as it became a <em>dharmsal</em> (religious place) where followers of the Guru met. The Guru composed the hymn in Tilang Raag at this place. . There used to be a small well in the house in which Guru Nanak used to take bath. This well can still be seen in front of Bhai Lalo’s house and the water is usable ankd still provides drinking water. It is still intact and usable. It was developed into a Gurdwara later. Bhai Lalo's house became a <em>dharmsal</em> (a place where <em>dharam</em> is taught and learnt), meeting place for local followers of the Guru, and was later developed into Gurdwara which was named after a <em>"khuhi</em>" (narrow well) which existed even when the old house had crumbled.While in Emnabad Guru Nanak got a messge from his parents to meegt hence he started for Talwandi.</a></p><p><a href="https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/" target="_blank"><strong>References</strong></a></p><p>1. G<a href="https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/" target="_blank">yani Gian Singh: Gurdham Sangreh, p. 19.</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/" target="_blank">Wikipedia, Gurudwara Pehli patshahi, khalra.jpg</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/" target="_blank">https://www.worldgurudwaras.com/gurudwaras/gurudwara-sri-patshahi-pahli-sahib-khalra</a></p><p>4. <a href="https://discoversikhism.com/sikh_gurdwaras/gurdwara_sri_guru_nanak_sahib_khalra.html" target="_blank">Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Khalra | Discover Sikhism</a></p><p>5. Gurmukh Singh: Sikh Shrines, p. 66</p><p>6. Gurdham Didar, p. 30.</p><p>7. Twareekh Guru Khalsa,</p><p>8. Gurmukh Singh: Sikh Shrines, p. 66</p><p>9. <a href="https://khalsavox.com/news/a-cultural-tragedy-pakistans-neglect-of-the-historic-gurdwara-patshahi-rori-sahib-jahman/" target="_blank">A Cultural Tragedy: Pakistan's Neglect of the Historic Gurdwara Patshahi Rori Sahib Jahman | Khalsa Vox</a></p><p>10. Dhanna Singh: p.389, 392</p><p>11. <a href="https://aliusmanbaig.blogspot.com/2022/07/gurudwara-janamasthan-bebe-nanaki-at.html" target="_blank">Gurudwara Janamasthan Bebe Nanaki at Dera Chahal Distt Lahore (2015)</a></p><p>12. <a href="https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara_Pehli_Patshahi" target="_blank">Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.</a></p><p>13. Dhanna Singh, p.389</p><p>14. Historical Sikh Shrines by Iqbal Qaisar</p><p>15. Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p. 88.</p><p>16. Gurmukh Singh: Sikh Shrines, p.62-63.</p><p>17.Gurdham Sangeh,Sr 43, p.35.</p><p>18. <a href="https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara_Pehli_Patshahi" target="_blank">Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.</a></p><p>19. <a href="https://www.discoversikhism.com/sikh_gurdwaras/gurdwara_sri_guru_nanak_garh_sahib.html" target="_blank">Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Garh Sahib | Discover Sikhism</a></p><p>20. <a href="https://www.worldgurudwaras.com/gurudwaras/gurudwara-sri-nanak-garh-lahore/" target="_blank">Gurudwara Sri Nanak Garh , Lahore - World Gurudwaras</a></p><p>21. Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p. 89.</p><p>22. <a href="https://lightuptemples.com/category/temples/sikh-temples/page/3/" target="_blank">Sikh Temples – Page 3 – Light up Temples</a></p><p>23. Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p. 89</p><p>24. Gyani Gian Singh, Gurdham Sangreh, p.20-21</p><p>25. Gurdham Didar, p.110-111</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dalvinder45, post: 225045, member: 26009"] [CENTER][B]GURU NANAK’S LOCAL ITINERARY: SULTANPUR LODHI TO EMNABAD [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704760272091.png"]22201[/ATTACH] Map 2: Guru Nanak’s Travels from Sultanpur Lodhi to Emnabad[/B][/CENTER] [B] Khalra (Manji Sahib):[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704760290407.png"]22202[/ATTACH] [CENTER][B]Photo 39:Gurdwara Manji Sahib Khalra District Tarntarn[/B][/CENTER] Khalra is 32 kilometre south of Lahore, situated now near Indo-Pakistan border in the middle of Amritsar and Lahore (now in Pakistan). While Guru Nanak was reciting a hymn, the shopkeepers cracked jokes. G. Iuru Nanak remarked, “Khalra will remain well settled. The traders will die penniless.” ([I]Vaso raso Khalra maro mahajan nang). [/I]As per the later history none of the moneylenders of Khalra ever became rich. The farmers have been richer than them. The gurdwara income is from offereings. A portion of donated land is for [I]langar[/I].[1] Gurudwara Sri Patshahi Pehli Sahib is situated in Village Khalra, district Taran Taaran. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji visited this place. Guru Sahib came here after teaching the farmers of patti. Guru Sahib preached sangat the way of life through "wand shakan" and kirtan and established a dharmsala here. The old building of this Gurdwara was destroyed during Indo-Pak war of 1965. A new Gurdwara was constructed in 1980's. Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji arrived here after teaching the farmers of village Patti. Guru Nanak taught the Sangat the ways of life through 'Vand Chakkana' (charity) and Kirtan. Guru Nanak established a Dharmsala here. [2][3][4] [B]Ghawindi[/B] Ghawindi village is under Barki police circle in Lahore district one KM from Indo-Pak Border opposite Khalra checkpost in India on Lahore-Ghawindi road. It is two kilometer from Ghawindi and the shrine of Jagat Guru called Lahura Sahib is located in this village. From Jahman, Guru Nanak visited Ghawindi, a small village of Banjaras, near Khalra check post just close to Indo-Pak border and sat under a lahura/lasura tree. These Banjaras were celebrating the birth of a son in their family. Feeling hungry, Mardana requested the Guru to allow him to get some food. Guru Nanak permitted him on the premise that he will not beg for food. Mardana went to the Banjara’s house where the celebrations were going on. However, no one bothered for Mardana and kept busy in their merriment. Perchance, the new born expired and the celebrations turned into cries. Realising the presence of the saint outside their village, they came to the Guru with a request to save the child. Guru Nanak sang the hymn ‘pehre’ to console and to make them understand that no one can change the Will of God hence they have to submit to God’s Will only. A Gurdwara was constructed to commemorate Guru Nanak’s visit to the place and 20 bighas of land was attached to it. After 1947, the office of the Union Council was set up in this building. This building gradually crumbled leaving only two rooms now being used as offices The parkash asthan and the main gate have fallen.[5] [B]Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Rodi Sahib, Jahman [/B] Guru Nanak visited Jahman (Police circle Burki, Lahore), while visiting his maternal house in Chahal and stayed outside the village on a mound sitting on shards ([I]rodi[/I]). This 2-1/2 storeyed building is located near village Khalra of Taran Taran District at a distance of 1-1/2 KM from the international border and is connected by a metalled road to Lahore 25 kms away. According to ‘Mahan Kosh’, [6] this sacred shrine of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, came to be known as Rodi Sahib beause the Guru chose to stay on a mound full of shards ([I]rodi[/I]) outside Jhaman; [I]rodi[/I] being the Punjabi word for shards of pottery found on this mound. The Gurdwara is steeped in centuries-old spiritual significance as Guru Nanak choose it as a sanctuary for his prayers while seated on stone pebbles. Guru Nanak Dev came to this place thrice because his maternal grand parents were settled in the nearby village of Dera Chahal. There was a small pool at that time which was later expanded into a tank by one of his follower, Naria, a dweller of this village. One of the followers of Guru Nanak used to stay in this village. Following him the local Jain Bhavdas adopted the path of Truth. Bhai Vadhawa Singh constructed a beautiful monument at the place with the help of followers. Gurdwara had 100 bighas of land allotted on its name. Before partititon 1947, the fair used to be held on Visakhi and on 20 Jeth. According to Gurdham Didar [6] p. 152, Guru Nanak visited the place occasionally while going to his mother’s place. Gurdwara is beautiful architectural piece with a golden dome. Close by is the residential complex. It is said that Guru Nanak was presentred food by Naria Bhagat which turned into a sweet dish. The fairs are held on 20 Jeth, Vaisakhi, Maghi and Dasvin. During 1965 wars Gurdwara building was badly hit. Its ruins can still be seen. It is in village Gurmandar in District Lahore. [7 ].Nestled just a few kilometers away from the buzzing Wagah border, the once majestic Gurdwara Patshahi Rori Sahib Jahman lies in a lamentable state of decay. Known for its rich cultural significance in the Sikh religion, this neglected treasure in Lahore now stands as a painful symbol of abandoned heritage. A noteworthy facet of this monument, as referenced in Gurbani, was the large pond that once enveloped the structure, providing an air of tranquility to the site. Today, however, this serene body of water has all but vanished, its place taken by tethered cattle and encroachers making dung cakes. The sacred sanctuary has been usurped by the mundanity of daily life, a cruel reminder of its pitiful state.Both this tank and the Gurdwara building of Rodi Sahib are in need of repairs.If urgently needed repairs are not carried out within a short time this Holy site will become little more than a heap of dust. The attached 100 bighs of land is also being gradually enrroched. (8)(9) [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704760369013.png"]22203[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 39: Gurdwara Rodi Sahib. Jahman Photo Haroon Khalid Gurdwra Bebe Nanaki[/B], [B]Chahal[/B] The Guru visited Chahal, next. Chahal was the parental place of Mata Tripata and birthplace of Bebe Nanaki. Bebe Nanaki, the sisiter of Guru Nanak was born at his maternal grandfather’s home in 1664 AD at Chahal also known as Dera Chahal. The Guru often visited it. 100 acres of land is attached to the gurdwara. It is near village Hehar in Lahore district. [10] After 1947, the Gurdwaras are now in a dilapidated state due to lack of care and maintenance. In the past, a serene tank adorned the right side of the sacred Darbar within the Gurdwara premises. Unfortunately, this tank has vanished over time. Within the Gurdwara building, there used to be a girls' school, which added to the educational endeavors of the community. However, until 1996, the Gurdwara building had fallen into a state of disrepair. Recognizing the importance of preserving this cultural and religious heritage, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan allocated 0.5 million rupees from the public exchequer to initiate the restoration of the Gurdwara building. This significant effort helped revive the grandeur of the holy site. The Gurdwara was once a place where the religious ceremony of Prakash was conducted, bringing devotees closer to their faith. The priests played a crucial role in the spiritual activities of the Gurdwara. The holy Shrine of Dera Chahal is now left with 30 bighas of land. [11][12] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704760419056.png"]22204[/ATTACH] [CENTER][B]Photo 40: Gurdwara Bebe Nanki Chehal (Pakistan)[/B][/CENTER] [B]Lahore: Gurdwara Sri Nanak Garh.[/B] From Chahal, Guru Nanak went to Badami Baag in Lahore where a Gurdwara commemorated Guru Nanak’s visit. Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Garh Sahib, also known as Gurdwara Nanak Garh was situated near Chhoti Ravi or Buddha Daryia. It is near Badami Baag Station 2 km towards the north of the city and 1 km from Badami Baag railway station in the north near the garden of Bangalis. Badami baag was a very big garden then. Number of saints used to gather and meditate in this garden. Guru Nanak held discussions with these saints. From this place, Duni Chand had come to invite the saints and invited Guru Nanak along. One had to cross Buddha Daria of River Ravi to visit this place. Now no such garden exists and the entire land was first put to agricultural use and later buildings started coming up in that area. A two storeyed Gurdwara was constructed at the place.[13]. (Dhanna Singh, p.389) After partition of 1947, neither the mahants nor any signs of this place remain but for the accounts in the pages of history. Gurdwara was a large building of brick and lime within the marble paved sanctum used to be at one end of an L-shaped hall. The place is deserted since 1947. [14]. To keep remembrance alive, a dome stands erected here. Mahants looked after this holy shrine and exercised control over property, attached to it. This memorial of Guru Nanak's visit is situated near Chhoti Ravi or Buddha Daryia, close to Badami Bagh Railway Station.[15,16] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704760645957.png"]22205[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 41: Gurdwara Sri Nanak Garh, Lahore Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi (Lahore)[/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704760710195.png"]22206[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 42: Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi (Lahore)[/B] This historical place is situated just inside Delhi Darwaza near old Kotwali Chowk in Sirianwala Bazaar (Lahore). All the gates of city lead to this historic Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Lahore visited by Guru Nanak. The severed heads of goats were sold in that Bazaar. That is why this is known as Sirianwala Bazaar. In Mohalla Chuhatta near Siria Walla Bazar a very rich person named Duni Chand lived. He was so rich that he had seven million rupees in those days. To show his riches, he had put seven flags on his house. Duni Chand invited Saints for shradh (offering of food and money to pandits for delivering these to the dedeparted soul) of his father. Along with other sadhus at Badami Bagh, Guru Nanak was also invited to Duni Chand’s home. Guru Nanak sat down on one side. He told Duni Chand that he would like to wait till the Brahmans had eaten their food. Duni Chand agreed to this and gave a very fine feast, offering money and clothes to the Brahmans as Dakshana. He believed that all this would reach his dead father. When the Brahmans had gone, Duni Chand asked the Guru to have some food. The Guru gave a smile."Duni Chand," he said, "Do you think that your father is no longer hungry? Have your gifts reached him?" "Yes, sir," said Duni Chand. "The Brahmans have eaten so much that my father needs no more food for at least a year. He also has enough money and clothes to last for one year." "Duni Chand," said the Guru laughing, He explained, “Pandits ate away food and will sell away what you have offered. You know that no one can take anything from this world. How will they take such a great load which they might have taken from so many Jajmans on the name of shradhs. They cannot take anything of their own to the next world. Even if they take, how will they recognise your father and others to deliver these items? Hence it is a ritual created by the Pundits to loot the public so avoid it.” "You are right, sir," said Duni Chand, "You cannot understand it, neither can I. But it's God's will. The Brahman tells us so and we all believe it. I thought you were a Brahman and knew about it, but I am glad I did not, waste my food on you." “You did the right thing, Duni Chand”, said the Guru, "I cannot carry your food to your father and that's why I did not like to let your food go to waste. You may feast the Brahmans in any way you like. I myself don't need any food I would be pleased if you would do me another favour instead." "Yes, gladly," replied Duni Chand. "Here is a sewing needle," said the Guru. "Keep it with you- use it if you like. I would like you to give my needle back to me in the next world when we meet after death." Duni Chand did not quite understand the Guru and said, "How can I carry this needle with me when I die?" "If an old Brahman can carry enough clothes, food and money to last for a whole year, not only for your father but also for many others," said the Guru, "I wonder why this small needle should seem too heavy for you to carry! If the Brahmans refuse to do this work, how will you take all your money, horses, gold and other costly things into the next world?" The idea went home to Duni Chand. He asked for the Guru's advice. "Duni Chand," said the Guru, "Work hard, share your earnings with the needy and remember God. Don t worry about your dead forefathers." "That's what I already do Sir", said Duni Chand. "I have hundreds of servants who work for me. I give a lot of money and clothes to Brahmans and holy men who come and sing hymns in my house". "This is not the way to do it, Duni Chand" said the Guru. "Give away all your money to the poor and the needy. You haven't earned it by honest labour. Go to your farm. Work hard among your servants. Share equally among all the workers whatever you eam this way. Then from your own share give away as much as you can in charity. Look upon your servants as brothers and love everybody. Sit among them when you find time and sing God's praises. This is the true way, Duni Chand, one can expect to receive in the next world only that, which one earns by honest labour and gives away in charity to the needy in this world." Duni Chand understood the entire game and asked the Guru, “How can I be redeemed?” Guru Nanak asked him to distribute his wealth to the poor, start a dharmsal and to recite Lord’s Name day in day out. Guru Nanak stayed here for three days. Duni Chand gave up his princely life and started working with his own hands. His wife also did the same. Duni Chand's house became a temple where rich and poor, black and white, high and low, all sang songs of God. Duni Chand and his wife became the Guru's followers and helped many others to follow the Guru's Way. It is said that it was at this spot that Guru Nanak had delivered ([I]Mukat[/I]) the father of Duni Chand from rebirth. A local legend mentions that Duni Chand’s father was relieved of the life of a wolf by feeding him parsad. Duni Chand started a dharmsal at the place, called Dharamsal Satgur Nanak. It was developed into a Gurdwara during the Sikh rule. Guru Nanak came to this place twice. Second time when he was passing by the butchery shops, the life became hell in this area because of the butcheries. He enquired from the Sangat, “Why have they made these butcheries in the city?” Sangat replied, “This has become a normal practice of the oppressors in Lahore.” Guru Nanak then recited, “[I]Lahore shahr(u) jahr(u) kahr(u) sava pehr(u) ([/I]SGGS, p.1412) meaning ‘Lahore city is poisonous as it is causing atrocities for hours’. Hindus and Muslims started flocking in large numbers to the Guru; everyone accepted his teachings. There he held discussions with Sayyad Ahmaed Taqi who had guided Sikandar Lodhi to punish Kabir and Namdev. He was subdued by Guru Nanak in a discussion. This impressed local people causing the visitors number to increase. Having stayed at Lahore for 20 days, Guru Nanak proceeded to meet Lalo carpeneter by profession at Emnabad.[17] Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi Chhota Baqar, Lahore, the historical place is situated just inside Delhi Darwaza near old Kotwali Chowk in Sirianwala Bazaar (Lahore) or Kakkezaiyan.. All the gates of the city lead to this historic place. This historical place, known as Dharamsala of the First Patshahi, is located in Mohalla Chohatta Mufti Baqar inside Delhi gate of Lahore city. In those days the locality was known as Siryanwala Bazaar or Chohatta Jawahar Mal. Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi in Lahore commemorated Guru Nanak’s visit to this place. A big fair was used to be held here on the date of joti jot of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi commemorates Guru Nanak’s visit to this place. Gurdwara Mahants were responsible for its care from the very beginning but in 1920 its control was passed on to a local committee. From 1927-47, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee maintained this shrine. It is now in the custody of Auqaf Department. After 1947 this Gurdwara is being used as a residence. The occupant has placed a portrait of Guru Nanak in Prakashasthan and allows any devotee who comes there to pay obeissance in it. Later when the Sangat came to the 3rd Guru for improving environment of Lahore, Guru Amardas explained, “I cannot change what Guru Nanak had said. I can only say, “[I]Lahore sahr(u) Amritsar sifti da ghar (u) [/I](SGGS, p.1412) [18,19,20] [B]Satghara:[/B] Guru Nanak visited Satghara when in Lahore. A troubled moneylender was put to ease through a hymn: ‘[I]Sahsar dan de inder Roaia. Parasram Rovai ghar aia’[/I]. Gurdwara was consrructed at the place which before partition had an oncome of Rs 200/- [21]. Gurdwara Chota Nankiana, Satghara, Okara District, Punjab, Pakistan of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is a sacred shrine is related with Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is located at a considerable distance from the Satghara town of Okara district. It can be approached through a metalled road leading from Pattoki.[22] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704761186419.png"]22207[/ATTACH] [CENTER][B]Photo 43: Satghara Gurudwara Chota Nankiana, Satghara, Okara District, Punjab[/B][/CENTER] [B]Gurdwara Chhota Nankiana Sahib Manga, District Lahore[/B] [ATTACH type="full" width="481px" alt="1704761237604.png"]22208[/ATTACH] [CENTER][B]Photo 44: Gurdwara Chhota Nankiana Sahib Manga, District Lahore[/B][/CENTER] Next, the Guru went to Manga, a village on Lahore-Multan road 35 kms from Lahore in Lahore district where Gurdwara Chhota Nanakiana was constructed to commemorate Guru Nanak’s stay at the place. A fair used to be held on Viasakhi. Guru Hargobind Ji had stayed at this place while he was coming back from Nankana Sahib. The Gurdwara was built like a Daak bungalow (govt rest house). There is a large pond which is now with the Department of Fisheries. The building of Gurdwara was burnt down by refugees settled here during 1947. Now the land belonging to the Gurdwara is in the possession of Late Justice Maulvi Mushtaq who built Aligarh Public school on this land. This place was by the side of Aligarh School and just before Manga Bus Stop. The Gurdwara was endowed a land of 135 [I]ghuma[/I]. 50 acres of this land was exempted from land revenue. [B]Emnabad[/B]: Emnabad, earlier known as Saidpur, is an old town 15 kilometers south of Gurjranwala and about 32 Kms from Lahore. Guru Nanak reached Emnabad after visiting number of places after Lahore. He sat by the side of a pond and meditated for some months sleeping on pebbles ([I]rod[/I]). Gurdwara Rodi Sahib commemorates Guruji’s visit.[23] Bhai Lalo and many saints and siddhas met him and held discussions. Mardana played the rebec while Guru Nanak sang the hymns. Muslims calling him as Nanak Shah and Hindus calling him Nanak Tapa or Nanak Nirankari flocked to him in large numbers. Guru Nanak was attracted by Bhai Lalo’s cleanheartdness, who was a dedicated to God’s service. Emnabad was administered by Zabardast Khan who along with his Diwan Malik Bhago ruled with very heavy hand and ill treated the public. Malik Bhago was irritated at Guru Nanak’s living with a carpenter (then known as a low caste) and had a Muslim Mardana as a companion. Zabardast Khan even got Mardana beaten on the pretext that he being a Muslim accompanied a Hindu. One day Malik Bhago performed shradh of his father and invited all and sundry. Guru Nanak and Bhai Lalo did not go to the feast. This angered Malik Bhago all the more. He called Bhai Lalo and rebuked him and spoke ill of Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak came up and explained that his earnings are ill-gotten as he extracts money by force. It is like sucking the blood of the poor. The best earning is through truthful hard labour which is like milk. Guru Nanak believed in taking only food earned though hard labour. Malik Bhago realized his folly and begged for forgiveness from Guruji. Guru Nanak recited hymns relating to the despotic rule of Zabardast Khan. During Guru Nanak’s second visit Babar attacked the town and created mayhem. Guru Nanak too was arrested and given the punishment of Chakki. Guru Nanak recited more hymns “[I]Jaisi main avai khasam ki bani, taisda kari gyan ve Lalo’[/I], ‘[I]Jin sir sohn patia mangi pae snadhoor’[/I] and “[I]tod patole suthna pano patlian. Kabul ban chalaian kookan ghatdian[/I],” describing the entire situation. Guru Nanak’s visit to the place is commemorated by three historical shrines i.e., Gurdwara Rodi Sahib, Gurdwara Chakki Sahib and Gurdwara Khuhi Bhai Lalo. First, a bricklined dharamsal was constructed in 1782 Bikrami by a Qabuli Khatri to commemorate Guruji’s visit. Hashmat Rai Kanungo got a bricklined sarovar in 1873 Bikrami and an annual [I]jagir [/I]of Rs. 400/-. Later Maharaja Ranjit Singh also declared a jagir of the same amount. The construction was done by Mohammad Shah Gazi. This construction was destroyed by Ahmed Shah Abdali but Sewa Ram Khatri got it resconstructed. Sardar Charat Singh got it completed. Two fairs are held at the place one on Vaisakhi and other during shradhs.[24]. [B]Gurdawara Rodi Sahib[/B] [ATTACH type="full" width="522px" alt="1704761326917.png"]22209[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 45: Gurdawara Rodi Sahib[/B] Guru Nanak came to Emnabad two times staying for a month first. First time he meditated on pebbles where Gurdwara Rori Sahib is the sacred shrine which marks the site where Guru Nanak meditated on hard bed of pebbles (small stones) [I](rodi[/I] in Punjabi) as expressed in Bhai Gurdas Varan 1. An imposing Gurdwara has been built over the place. The Gurdwara stands at the place of the pebbles. The present Gurdwara and a residential complex and a sarovar, were built later. A large pond and other buildings make it more graceful. The Gurdwara, sarovar and residential complex are well built. Gurdwara had Rs 1000[I]/- jagir[/I] and 9 [I]muraba[/I] (1 [I]muraba[/I]=25 acres) land on the name of the Gurdwara since the time of Malik Bhago and later added by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Vaisakhi and Kattak Puranmashi festivals used to be held in the past but only Vaisakhi festival is held now where people from India, Gujranwala and its adjoining areas participate with fanfare. Now the pilgrims from India visit the place three times a year i.e., on Guru Nanak’s Birthday, Guru Ajan Dev’s martyrdom day and on Barsi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Gurdawara Rodi Sahib is located about a km towards South west of Emnabad. Its police circle cum post office is Emnabad. [25] (Gurdham Didar, p. 100-101). Gurdwara Rodi Sahib is the premier gurdwara of the town. It has a three-storeyed building covered by three canopies at the main door and a central dome with dome shaped pavilions on either side. Its central building is a three-storey imposing structure of cut brick work, which is topped with three chhatri-like structures covered with a large central [I]gumbad[/I] (dome) with smaller [I]chhatris[/I] (dome-shaped pavilions) on either side. It is connected to a rectangular hall on the left side of the entry. A sarovar with perimeter walls around is to the right side. At the rear of the complex there is a room topped with a particularly exquisite ribbed white lotus dome with a circumambulatory verandah. This room covers the pebbled area on which Guru Nanak was arrested. Before Partition, Eminabad was known for its week-long Vaisakhi fair which included largely attended congregational gatherings of the Sikhs in Gurudwara Rodi Sahib as well as the usual fun and a cattle fair. The multi-storeyed building was set on fire by a mob of zealots soon after the partition of the Punjab on 15 August 1947. The building of the Gurdwara was falling apart but the Government of Pakistan stemmed the rot by constructing its boundary wall at a cost of large amounts. [B]Chakki[/B] [ATTACH type="full"]22218[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]22217[/ATTACH] [CENTER][URL='https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/'][B]Photo 46:Chakki. Photo 47. [/B][/URL]Khuhi[/CENTER] [URL='https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/']Guru Nanak was detained by Babar during his attack on Emnabad. He was given the punishment of grain-flouring through a stone grind mill ([I]Chakki[/I]). The jail officials were surprised when they found the [I]Chakki [/I]grinding the wheat by itself while Guru Nanak sang hymn to the glory pf One God. Babar was informed of it. He gave orders for Guru’s immediate release. A Gurdwara having a simple flat roofed room with brick paved compound commemorates the event. Upper and lower parts of the [I]chakki[/I] are on display. Gurdwara is of [I]pucca[/I] bricks. The Gurdwara is located where a large millstone was kept which was once used by Guru Nanak .[/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1704762045711.jpeg"]22213[/ATTACH] [B]Guru Nanak Dev explaining Malik Bhago that earning by honest means and hard work is like pure milk while earning by ill means is like squeezing blood of the poor.[/B] [URL='https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/']Guru Nanak visited Bhai Lalo’s house number of times as it became a [I]dharmsal[/I] (religious place) where followers of the Guru met. The Guru composed the hymn in Tilang Raag at this place. . There used to be a small well in the house in which Guru Nanak used to take bath. This well can still be seen in front of Bhai Lalo’s house and the water is usable ankd still provides drinking water. It is still intact and usable. It was developed into a Gurdwara later. Bhai Lalo's house became a [I]dharmsal[/I] (a place where [I]dharam[/I] is taught and learnt), meeting place for local followers of the Guru, and was later developed into Gurdwara which was named after a [I]"khuhi[/I]" (narrow well) which existed even when the old house had crumbled.While in Emnabad Guru Nanak got a messge from his parents to meegt hence he started for Talwandi.[/URL] [URL='https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/'][B]References[/B][/URL] 1. G[URL='https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/']yani Gian Singh: Gurdham Sangreh, p. 19.[/URL] 2. [URL='https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/']Wikipedia, Gurudwara Pehli patshahi, khalra.jpg[/URL] 3. [URL='https://lightuptemples.com/eminabad-gurudwara-chakki-sahib-pakistan/']https://www.worldgurudwaras.com/gurudwaras/gurudwara-sri-patshahi-pahli-sahib-khalra[/URL] 4. 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