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<blockquote data-quote="dalvinder45" data-source="post: 225005" data-attributes="member: 26009"><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Guru Nanak At Sultanpur Lodhi</strong></p><p></p><p>Knowing the incidence of slapping of Guru Nanak, Rai Bular called Mehta Kalu and rebuked him for punishing Nanak. Mehta Kālu’s son-in-law Jai Ram came to know of this too. He called Nanak to join him in Sultanpur Lodhi. Family felt it to be a good relief, though Sulakhni was quite worried. Reaching Sultanpur Lodhi, he stayed with Bebe Nanaki and Jai Ram.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22170[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 15. Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki: Guru Nanak came here from Talwandi Rai and stayed with his sister Nanaki.</strong></p><p></p><p>Jai Ram recommended Nanak to Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi for a job. Before this, Rai Bullar had already sent a message to the Nawab to offer Nanak a respectable job. Seeing the knowledge and qualifications of Guru Nanak, Nawab appointed him the storekeeper of his Nawabi. Nanak managed the stores perfectly. .</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22171[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 16: Hutt Sahib</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22172[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 17. Weights and Measures at Gurdwara Hutt Sahib</strong></p><p>The 16 white stones (photo attached) with which Guru Nanak measured the grain for distribution are preserved at this place. While measuring, Guru Nanak got connected with the Lord. When he reached the count 13, he continued saying ‘teran, teran; meaning ‘I am yours O Lord’ and went on filling the bag of a poor lady. A butt tree of Guru Nanak’s time is preserved here. It has 18 acres of land attached to it.</p><p></p><p>After getting settled at Sultanpur Lodhi he brought Sulakhni Ji and shifted to the place now known as Guru ka Baag, where his son Sri Chand and Lachhmi Das were born. . Baba Sri Chand was born on Sunday, 5 Sawan. Samwat 1551(1494 AD) and Lakhmi Chand was born on Monaday, 19 Fagan 1553 (1496 AD). The Gurdwara had 7 acres land attached to it.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22173[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 18. Gurdwara Guru ka Baag</strong></p><p>urdwara Guru Ka Baag is close to Bebe Nanaki’s Gurdwara where Guru Nanak took up his residence. His family (Mata Sulakhnai) stayed with him at this place. His sons, Sri Chand and Lakhmi Das were born at this place. Baba Sri Chand was born on Sunday, 5 Sawan. Samwat 1551(1494 AD) and Lakhmi Chand was born on Monday, 19 Fagan 1553 (1496 AD). The Gurdwara had 7 acres land attached to it.</p><p>As per daily practice Guru Nanak went for a bath in Vein River along with a helper.</p><p></p><p>Along with his job, he performed his meditation regularly. Early in the morning, he used to go to ‘Kali Bein’, the rivulet passing close by Sultanpur Lodhi, had bath in it and entered into meditation. In the evening he sang hymns in accompaniment with Bhai Mardana at rebec. Thereafter, they all had meals together.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22174[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 19. Kali Bein</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22175[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 20: Gurdwara Ber Sahib</strong></p><p></p><p>This Gurdwara is close to the bank of Vein River. After brushing his teeth with a twig of mulberery (Ber) he planted the twig on ground. This twig grew up to a very large tree. Its fruit is sweet. Close to it, Guru Nanak had a bath in Vein River and came out quite late keeping every one worried. Gurdwara Sahib is constructed adjoining the tree and it had 50 Acres of land attached to it which is in the neighbouring villages. Village Saddal was the jagir on this Gurdwara once.</p><p><strong>[ATTACH=full]22176[/ATTACH]</strong></p><p><strong>Photo 21. Place of Meditation: Gurdwara Sant Ghat Sahib </strong></p><p></p><p>This is the place where Guru Nanak came out of Vein after having been in communication with God for a considerable time. Guru Nanak sang ‘So dar(u) tera keha so ghar (u) keha jit(u) bah(i) sarb smaale.” (Japuji, p. 6:4)</p><p>One day, while at store, an old lady came to collect wheat from the store. When Nanak reached the count 13, he got into meditative mood and continued pouring wheat mentioning the number 13 (<em>teran, terean</em>) meaning O God! I am yours. Some persons complained that, “Nanak has distributed the goods from stores to the public causing a great loss.” The Nawab did not believe them but got his stores checked to clear general conscience. He was said to be imprisoned for a while at the place now known as Kothri sahib during this enquiry.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22177[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 22. Gurdwarwa Kothri Sahib:</strong></p><p></p><p>Some officials of Nawab complained that Guru Nanak has not maintained the balance rightly since he was freely distributing the grains to the poor, causing a great loss to the Nawab. Proper stock taking of the store must be taken to ensure the loss. Believing those officials, Nawab put Guru Nanak in a small room (Kothri) for a day to account for the stores. After accounting, Rs 760/- were found extra to be given to Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak left Modi Khana at the time and asked the money to be distributed to the poor. Gurdwara has 3 acres land attached to it. There was a gain rather than the loss which the Nawab offered him to take. Guru Nanak asked these to be distributed among the needy [8]</p><p></p><p>One day, he did not come out of the Bein after bath and his helper reported him as ‘drowned.’ Once his clothes were found on the bank, an extensive search was launched for him. He was found nowhere and was assumed to have drowned. As per Purartan Janamsakhi, “He was taken to God’s Court and was offered a cup filled with <em>Amrit </em>(nectar) and given the command, "This is the cup of the adoration of God's Name. Drink it. I am with you. I bless you and raise you up. Whoever remembers you will enjoy my favour. Go, rejoice of my Name and teach others to do so. I have bestowed the gift of My Name upon you. Let this be your calling." God was kind: “Nanak! I am with you. My pleasure is on you. Whosoever takes your name will have my pleasure. You go and recite My Name and get the people to recite. Keep unattached from the world. Remain reciting My Name, distributing alms, maintain cleanliness and serve mankind and meditate on Me. I have given you My Name. You do this service only.” …. “Nanak! Whomsoever you bless; they are blessed by Me. On whosoever you are pleased I am pleased too. My Name is Parbrahm Parmesar your name will be Guru Parmeshwar.”.‘<em>Agia Parmesar ki hoi, jo Nanak Bhagat Hoa tan amrit da katora bhar(i) kar(i) agia naal mili</em>’[1]….. “<em>Nanak Nirankari</em>, You have been sent to redeem the humanity in this dark age (<em>Kalyug</em>). You must get them remember and meditate on Me so that who unites with Me, can be delivered from all the sins and are relieved from the circle of life and death.”…“Deliver the message of Truth, Unity of God, equality and brotherhood of humanity to one and all. [2] He had orders to deliver the message of truth to the entire universe. He thus had received instructions of ‘<em>seva, simaran</em> and human redemption’, during his enlightenment where now stands Gurudwara Antaryamta Sahib, Sultanpur in Kapurthala Distt. As he appeared later, he remained quiet. The second day, he pronounced, “There is no Hindu: no Muslim.” From this point onwards, Nanak is described in accounts as a Guru.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22178[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 23. Gurdwara Antaryamta Sahib</strong></p><p></p><p>People complained to Nawab Daulat Khan that Nanak is calling. There is no Hindu , No Musalman.’ The Nawab called Guru Nanak to his office. Guru Nanak declined this by saying that he is not now required to bother for anyone else other than God. At his audacity, people started calling him insane. The Guru asked Mardana to play rebec and sang:</p><p></p><p>Some call me a ghost; some say that I am a demon. Some call me a mere mortal; O poor Nanak! ||1 || Crazy Nanak has gone insane, after my Lord, the King. I know of none other than the Lord. || 1 || Pause || I alone am known to be insane, when I go insane with the Fear of God. I recognize none other than the One Lord and Master. || 2 || I alone am known to be insane, if I work for the One Lord. Recognizing the Hukam, the Command of his Lord and Master, what other cleverness do I have? || 3 || I alone am known to be insane, when I fall in love with my Lord and Master. I see myself as bad, and all the rest of the world as good. || 4 || 7 ||[3]</p><p></p><p>On Nawab’s humble request Guru Nanak met him. Qazi sitting close to the Nawab asked:”Nanak you say that there is neither any Hindu nor any Muslim; why do you say so? It may be right for Hindus but you cannot say this for Muslims.” Guru Nanak sang:</p><p></p><p>“It is difficult to be called a Muslim; if one is truly a Muslim, then he may be called the one. First, let him savour the religion of the Prophet as sweet; then, let his pride of his possessions be scraped away. Becoming a true Muslim, a disciple of the faith of Mohammed, let him put aside the delusion of death and life. As he submits to God’s Will, and surrenders to the Creator, he is rid of selfishness and conceit. O Nanak, when he is merciful to all beings, only then shall he be called a Muslim.”[4])</p><p></p><p>Qazi questioned: “What qualities a Muslim should have?” Guru Nanak replied:</p><p>“Let mercy be your mosque, faith your prayer-mat, and honest living your Quran. Make modesty your circumcision, and good conduct your fast. In this way, you shall be a true Muslim. Let good conduct be your Kaba, Truth your spiritual guide, and good deeds your prayer and chant. Let your rosary be the one that is pleasing to His Will. O Nanak, God shall preserve your honour. || 1 || To take what rightfully belongs to another is like a Muslim eating pork, or a Hindu eating beef. Our Guru, our Spiritual Guide, stands by us, if we do not eat those carcasses. By mere talk, people do not earn passage to Heaven. Salvation comes only from the practice of Truth. By adding spices to forbidden foods, they are not made acceptable. O Nanak, from false talk, only falsehood is obtained. || 2 || First Mehl: There are five prayers and five times of day for the prayer; the five have five names. Let the first be truthfulness, the second honest living, and the third charity in the Name of God. Let the fourth be good will for all, and the fifth be the praise of the Lord. Repeat the prayer of good deeds, and then, you may call yourself a true Muslim. O Nanak, the false obtain falsehood, and only falsehood alone || 3 ||”[5]</p><p></p><p>The Qazi asked Guru Nanak Dev whether he was a Hindus or a Muslims. Guru Nanak Dev replied: “I am common to both.” “In case you are common to both them then come with us to offer Namaaz”. Qazi said. The Guru went along. Everyone stood in the Mosque in order to offer Namaaz and started offering prayers Guru Nanak Dev kept standing straight. After offering Namaz, Qazi asked angrily, “Why didn’t you offer prayers?” Guru Ji said, “Did you?”Qazi said, “Yes. Everyone has seen me offering Namaz.” “But I found your attention at your house, worrying for the new born to your mare. You were worried to keep her off the well,” Guru Nanak said. Surprised the Qazi bowed to the Guru. The Nawab asked, “You should have joined me then.” But you were not here as well. You were busy haggling for horses in Qandhar.” Nawab was flabbergasted at Guru Nanak’s reply. Everybody bowed to Guru Ji’s feet in adoration and said: “Nanak is a saint with divine powers. He knows every one’s mind.” Nawab declared: “After seeing this, nothing more is needed to be enquired.”</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22179[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>Photo 24: NamazGah: The mosque where Guru Nanak was taken for prayers</strong></p><p>This is in the mosque to which Guru Nanak was taken by the Nawab and Qazi to offer Namaz. Finding the Guru not offering Namaz the Qazi questioned as to why Nanak did not offer namaz. Guru Nanak explained them what they were doing at that time of Namaz instead of linking themselves to God. Guru Nanak said, “Since both of you were busy in your worldy affairs and were not connected to God how I could join you. I was already tuned to the Lord.” They both felt ashamed and fell at Guru Nanak’s feet.</p><p></p><p>Everyone bowed towards Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak recited: ‘Make good deeds the soil, and let the Word be the seed; Irrigate it continually with the water of Truth. Become such a farmer, and faith will sprout. This brings knowledge of heaven and hell, you fool! || 1 || Do not think that your Husband Lord can be obtained by mere words. You are wasting this life in the pride of wealth and the splendor of beauty. || 1 || Pause || The defect of the body which leads to sin is the mud puddle, and this mind is the frog, which does not appreciate the lotus flower at all. The bumble bee is the teacher who continually teaches the lesson. But how can one understand, unless one is made to undestand? || 2 ||This speaking and listening is like the song of the wind, for those whose minds are colored by the love of worldly attachments (<em>Maya</em>). The Grace of the Master is bestowed upon those who meditate on Him alone. They are pleasing to His Heart. || 3 || You may observe the thirty fasts, and say the five prayers each day, but ‘Satan’ can undo them. Says Nanak, you will have to walk on the Path of Death, so why do you bother to collect wealth and property? || 4 || 27||[6]</p><p></p><p>Hearing the hymn, Nawab again fell at Guru Nanak’s feet. The people around said, ”God speaks in Guru Nanak.” Khan said, “My kingdom, wealth and property all are yours.” Guru Nanak said, “It is all yours. I do not need anything material. I hand over what was with me and I shall be leaving now.” He asked Mardana to play rebec and sang a hymn testifying this:</p><p></p><p>This body fabric is conditioned by Maya, O beloved; this cloth is dyed in greed. My Husband Lord is not pleased by these clothes, O Beloved; how can the soul-bride go to His bed? || 1 || I am a sacrifice, O Dear Merciful Lord; I am a sacrifice to You. I am a sacrifice to those who take to Your Name. Unto those who take to Your Name, I am forever a sacrifice. || 1 || Pause || If the body becomes the dyer’s vat, O Beloved, and the Name is placed within it as the dye, and if the Dyer who dyes this cloth is the Lord Master — O, such a color has never been seen before! || 2 |Those, whose shawls are so dyed, O Beloved, their Husband Lord are always with them. Bless me with the dust of those humble beings, O Dear Lord. Says Nanak, this is my prayer. || 3 || He Himself creates, and He Himself imbues us. He Himself bestows His Glance of Grace. O Nanak, if the soul-bride becomes pleasing to her Husband Lord, He Himself enjoys her. ||4 || 1 || [7]</p><p></p><p>All those who were present there, including all the mendicants, touched Guru Nanak’s feet. Guru Nanak was very much pleased on them. Guru Nanak did not return to the store thereafter. . As the Guru prepared to leave, all Hindus and Muslims bowed to him to see him off. The Nawab and Qazi were also among them. Guru Nanak moved out on his journey along with Mardana. [9,10,11]</p><p></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><p>1.Janamsakhi Walait Wali edited by Bhai Vir Singh</p><p>2. Gyani Gian Singh: Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p. 79</p><p>3. Sri Guru Granth Sahib, p.991</p><p>4. Op cit, p.141</p><p>5. Op cit pp.140-141</p><p>6. Op cit p.124</p><p>7. Op cit</p><p>8. Puratan Janamsakhi, Ed Bhai Vir Singh, Jan 2006, pp.39-49</p><p>9.Gyani Gian Singh: Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p. 86.</p><p>10. Sukhdial Singh: 2000, p.45</p><p>11. Khazan Singh, 1914, History of Sikh Religion, Patiala, Language deptt, 2nd reprint, 1988</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dalvinder45, post: 225005, member: 26009"] [CENTER][B]Guru Nanak At Sultanpur Lodhi[/B][/CENTER] Knowing the incidence of slapping of Guru Nanak, Rai Bular called Mehta Kalu and rebuked him for punishing Nanak. Mehta Kālu’s son-in-law Jai Ram came to know of this too. He called Nanak to join him in Sultanpur Lodhi. Family felt it to be a good relief, though Sulakhni was quite worried. Reaching Sultanpur Lodhi, he stayed with Bebe Nanaki and Jai Ram. [ATTACH type="full"]22170[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 15. Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki: Guru Nanak came here from Talwandi Rai and stayed with his sister Nanaki.[/B] Jai Ram recommended Nanak to Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi for a job. Before this, Rai Bullar had already sent a message to the Nawab to offer Nanak a respectable job. Seeing the knowledge and qualifications of Guru Nanak, Nawab appointed him the storekeeper of his Nawabi. Nanak managed the stores perfectly. . [ATTACH type="full"]22171[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 16: Hutt Sahib[/B] [ATTACH type="full"]22172[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 17. Weights and Measures at Gurdwara Hutt Sahib[/B] The 16 white stones (photo attached) with which Guru Nanak measured the grain for distribution are preserved at this place. While measuring, Guru Nanak got connected with the Lord. When he reached the count 13, he continued saying ‘teran, teran; meaning ‘I am yours O Lord’ and went on filling the bag of a poor lady. A butt tree of Guru Nanak’s time is preserved here. It has 18 acres of land attached to it. After getting settled at Sultanpur Lodhi he brought Sulakhni Ji and shifted to the place now known as Guru ka Baag, where his son Sri Chand and Lachhmi Das were born. . Baba Sri Chand was born on Sunday, 5 Sawan. Samwat 1551(1494 AD) and Lakhmi Chand was born on Monaday, 19 Fagan 1553 (1496 AD). The Gurdwara had 7 acres land attached to it. [ATTACH type="full"]22173[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 18. Gurdwara Guru ka Baag[/B] urdwara Guru Ka Baag is close to Bebe Nanaki’s Gurdwara where Guru Nanak took up his residence. His family (Mata Sulakhnai) stayed with him at this place. His sons, Sri Chand and Lakhmi Das were born at this place. Baba Sri Chand was born on Sunday, 5 Sawan. Samwat 1551(1494 AD) and Lakhmi Chand was born on Monday, 19 Fagan 1553 (1496 AD). The Gurdwara had 7 acres land attached to it. As per daily practice Guru Nanak went for a bath in Vein River along with a helper. Along with his job, he performed his meditation regularly. Early in the morning, he used to go to ‘Kali Bein’, the rivulet passing close by Sultanpur Lodhi, had bath in it and entered into meditation. In the evening he sang hymns in accompaniment with Bhai Mardana at rebec. Thereafter, they all had meals together. [ATTACH type="full"]22174[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 19. Kali Bein[/B] [ATTACH type="full"]22175[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 20: Gurdwara Ber Sahib[/B] This Gurdwara is close to the bank of Vein River. After brushing his teeth with a twig of mulberery (Ber) he planted the twig on ground. This twig grew up to a very large tree. Its fruit is sweet. Close to it, Guru Nanak had a bath in Vein River and came out quite late keeping every one worried. Gurdwara Sahib is constructed adjoining the tree and it had 50 Acres of land attached to it which is in the neighbouring villages. Village Saddal was the jagir on this Gurdwara once. [B][ATTACH type="full"]22176[/ATTACH] Photo 21. Place of Meditation: Gurdwara Sant Ghat Sahib [/B] This is the place where Guru Nanak came out of Vein after having been in communication with God for a considerable time. Guru Nanak sang ‘So dar(u) tera keha so ghar (u) keha jit(u) bah(i) sarb smaale.” (Japuji, p. 6:4) One day, while at store, an old lady came to collect wheat from the store. When Nanak reached the count 13, he got into meditative mood and continued pouring wheat mentioning the number 13 ([I]teran, terean[/I]) meaning O God! I am yours. Some persons complained that, “Nanak has distributed the goods from stores to the public causing a great loss.” The Nawab did not believe them but got his stores checked to clear general conscience. He was said to be imprisoned for a while at the place now known as Kothri sahib during this enquiry. [ATTACH type="full"]22177[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 22. Gurdwarwa Kothri Sahib:[/B] Some officials of Nawab complained that Guru Nanak has not maintained the balance rightly since he was freely distributing the grains to the poor, causing a great loss to the Nawab. Proper stock taking of the store must be taken to ensure the loss. Believing those officials, Nawab put Guru Nanak in a small room (Kothri) for a day to account for the stores. After accounting, Rs 760/- were found extra to be given to Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak left Modi Khana at the time and asked the money to be distributed to the poor. Gurdwara has 3 acres land attached to it. There was a gain rather than the loss which the Nawab offered him to take. Guru Nanak asked these to be distributed among the needy [8] One day, he did not come out of the Bein after bath and his helper reported him as ‘drowned.’ Once his clothes were found on the bank, an extensive search was launched for him. He was found nowhere and was assumed to have drowned. As per Purartan Janamsakhi, “He was taken to God’s Court and was offered a cup filled with [I]Amrit [/I](nectar) and given the command, "This is the cup of the adoration of God's Name. Drink it. I am with you. I bless you and raise you up. Whoever remembers you will enjoy my favour. Go, rejoice of my Name and teach others to do so. I have bestowed the gift of My Name upon you. Let this be your calling." God was kind: “Nanak! I am with you. My pleasure is on you. Whosoever takes your name will have my pleasure. You go and recite My Name and get the people to recite. Keep unattached from the world. Remain reciting My Name, distributing alms, maintain cleanliness and serve mankind and meditate on Me. I have given you My Name. You do this service only.” …. “Nanak! Whomsoever you bless; they are blessed by Me. On whosoever you are pleased I am pleased too. My Name is Parbrahm Parmesar your name will be Guru Parmeshwar.”.‘[I]Agia Parmesar ki hoi, jo Nanak Bhagat Hoa tan amrit da katora bhar(i) kar(i) agia naal mili[/I]’[1]….. “[I]Nanak Nirankari[/I], You have been sent to redeem the humanity in this dark age ([I]Kalyug[/I]). You must get them remember and meditate on Me so that who unites with Me, can be delivered from all the sins and are relieved from the circle of life and death.”…“Deliver the message of Truth, Unity of God, equality and brotherhood of humanity to one and all. [2] He had orders to deliver the message of truth to the entire universe. He thus had received instructions of ‘[I]seva, simaran[/I] and human redemption’, during his enlightenment where now stands Gurudwara Antaryamta Sahib, Sultanpur in Kapurthala Distt. As he appeared later, he remained quiet. The second day, he pronounced, “There is no Hindu: no Muslim.” From this point onwards, Nanak is described in accounts as a Guru. [ATTACH type="full"]22178[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 23. Gurdwara Antaryamta Sahib[/B] People complained to Nawab Daulat Khan that Nanak is calling. There is no Hindu , No Musalman.’ The Nawab called Guru Nanak to his office. Guru Nanak declined this by saying that he is not now required to bother for anyone else other than God. At his audacity, people started calling him insane. The Guru asked Mardana to play rebec and sang: Some call me a ghost; some say that I am a demon. Some call me a mere mortal; O poor Nanak! ||1 || Crazy Nanak has gone insane, after my Lord, the King. I know of none other than the Lord. || 1 || Pause || I alone am known to be insane, when I go insane with the Fear of God. I recognize none other than the One Lord and Master. || 2 || I alone am known to be insane, if I work for the One Lord. Recognizing the Hukam, the Command of his Lord and Master, what other cleverness do I have? || 3 || I alone am known to be insane, when I fall in love with my Lord and Master. I see myself as bad, and all the rest of the world as good. || 4 || 7 ||[3] On Nawab’s humble request Guru Nanak met him. Qazi sitting close to the Nawab asked:”Nanak you say that there is neither any Hindu nor any Muslim; why do you say so? It may be right for Hindus but you cannot say this for Muslims.” Guru Nanak sang: “It is difficult to be called a Muslim; if one is truly a Muslim, then he may be called the one. First, let him savour the religion of the Prophet as sweet; then, let his pride of his possessions be scraped away. Becoming a true Muslim, a disciple of the faith of Mohammed, let him put aside the delusion of death and life. As he submits to God’s Will, and surrenders to the Creator, he is rid of selfishness and conceit. O Nanak, when he is merciful to all beings, only then shall he be called a Muslim.”[4]) Qazi questioned: “What qualities a Muslim should have?” Guru Nanak replied: “Let mercy be your mosque, faith your prayer-mat, and honest living your Quran. Make modesty your circumcision, and good conduct your fast. In this way, you shall be a true Muslim. Let good conduct be your Kaba, Truth your spiritual guide, and good deeds your prayer and chant. Let your rosary be the one that is pleasing to His Will. O Nanak, God shall preserve your honour. || 1 || To take what rightfully belongs to another is like a Muslim eating pork, or a Hindu eating beef. Our Guru, our Spiritual Guide, stands by us, if we do not eat those carcasses. By mere talk, people do not earn passage to Heaven. Salvation comes only from the practice of Truth. By adding spices to forbidden foods, they are not made acceptable. O Nanak, from false talk, only falsehood is obtained. || 2 || First Mehl: There are five prayers and five times of day for the prayer; the five have five names. Let the first be truthfulness, the second honest living, and the third charity in the Name of God. Let the fourth be good will for all, and the fifth be the praise of the Lord. Repeat the prayer of good deeds, and then, you may call yourself a true Muslim. O Nanak, the false obtain falsehood, and only falsehood alone || 3 ||”[5] The Qazi asked Guru Nanak Dev whether he was a Hindus or a Muslims. Guru Nanak Dev replied: “I am common to both.” “In case you are common to both them then come with us to offer Namaaz”. Qazi said. The Guru went along. Everyone stood in the Mosque in order to offer Namaaz and started offering prayers Guru Nanak Dev kept standing straight. After offering Namaz, Qazi asked angrily, “Why didn’t you offer prayers?” Guru Ji said, “Did you?”Qazi said, “Yes. Everyone has seen me offering Namaz.” “But I found your attention at your house, worrying for the new born to your mare. You were worried to keep her off the well,” Guru Nanak said. Surprised the Qazi bowed to the Guru. The Nawab asked, “You should have joined me then.” But you were not here as well. You were busy haggling for horses in Qandhar.” Nawab was flabbergasted at Guru Nanak’s reply. Everybody bowed to Guru Ji’s feet in adoration and said: “Nanak is a saint with divine powers. He knows every one’s mind.” Nawab declared: “After seeing this, nothing more is needed to be enquired.” [ATTACH type="full"]22179[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 24: NamazGah: The mosque where Guru Nanak was taken for prayers[/B] This is in the mosque to which Guru Nanak was taken by the Nawab and Qazi to offer Namaz. Finding the Guru not offering Namaz the Qazi questioned as to why Nanak did not offer namaz. Guru Nanak explained them what they were doing at that time of Namaz instead of linking themselves to God. Guru Nanak said, “Since both of you were busy in your worldy affairs and were not connected to God how I could join you. I was already tuned to the Lord.” They both felt ashamed and fell at Guru Nanak’s feet. Everyone bowed towards Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak recited: ‘Make good deeds the soil, and let the Word be the seed; Irrigate it continually with the water of Truth. Become such a farmer, and faith will sprout. This brings knowledge of heaven and hell, you fool! || 1 || Do not think that your Husband Lord can be obtained by mere words. You are wasting this life in the pride of wealth and the splendor of beauty. || 1 || Pause || The defect of the body which leads to sin is the mud puddle, and this mind is the frog, which does not appreciate the lotus flower at all. The bumble bee is the teacher who continually teaches the lesson. But how can one understand, unless one is made to undestand? || 2 ||This speaking and listening is like the song of the wind, for those whose minds are colored by the love of worldly attachments ([I]Maya[/I]). The Grace of the Master is bestowed upon those who meditate on Him alone. They are pleasing to His Heart. || 3 || You may observe the thirty fasts, and say the five prayers each day, but ‘Satan’ can undo them. Says Nanak, you will have to walk on the Path of Death, so why do you bother to collect wealth and property? || 4 || 27||[6] Hearing the hymn, Nawab again fell at Guru Nanak’s feet. The people around said, ”God speaks in Guru Nanak.” Khan said, “My kingdom, wealth and property all are yours.” Guru Nanak said, “It is all yours. I do not need anything material. I hand over what was with me and I shall be leaving now.” He asked Mardana to play rebec and sang a hymn testifying this: This body fabric is conditioned by Maya, O beloved; this cloth is dyed in greed. My Husband Lord is not pleased by these clothes, O Beloved; how can the soul-bride go to His bed? || 1 || I am a sacrifice, O Dear Merciful Lord; I am a sacrifice to You. I am a sacrifice to those who take to Your Name. Unto those who take to Your Name, I am forever a sacrifice. || 1 || Pause || If the body becomes the dyer’s vat, O Beloved, and the Name is placed within it as the dye, and if the Dyer who dyes this cloth is the Lord Master — O, such a color has never been seen before! || 2 |Those, whose shawls are so dyed, O Beloved, their Husband Lord are always with them. Bless me with the dust of those humble beings, O Dear Lord. Says Nanak, this is my prayer. || 3 || He Himself creates, and He Himself imbues us. He Himself bestows His Glance of Grace. O Nanak, if the soul-bride becomes pleasing to her Husband Lord, He Himself enjoys her. ||4 || 1 || [7] All those who were present there, including all the mendicants, touched Guru Nanak’s feet. Guru Nanak was very much pleased on them. Guru Nanak did not return to the store thereafter. . As the Guru prepared to leave, all Hindus and Muslims bowed to him to see him off. The Nawab and Qazi were also among them. Guru Nanak moved out on his journey along with Mardana. [9,10,11] [B]References[/B] 1.Janamsakhi Walait Wali edited by Bhai Vir Singh 2. Gyani Gian Singh: Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p. 79 3. Sri Guru Granth Sahib, p.991 4. Op cit, p.141 5. Op cit pp.140-141 6. Op cit p.124 7. Op cit 8. Puratan Janamsakhi, Ed Bhai Vir Singh, Jan 2006, pp.39-49 9.Gyani Gian Singh: Twareekh Guru Khalsa, p. 86. 10. Sukhdial Singh: 2000, p.45 11. Khazan Singh, 1914, History of Sikh Religion, Patiala, Language deptt, 2nd reprint, 1988 [B] [/B] [/QUOTE]
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