PACHMI PARKASH - Global Sikh Studies

occasion the total for the rations came to 60,000 rupees which to their amazement was
covered within 20mins.
Now all the storekeepers were totally astonished and with folded hands held their
heads in shame and said to Baba Ji, “That’s enough Maharaj! Our amounts are
covered.”
Baba Ji opened his eyes and gave them some wise words saying, “The Lord! Covers
the cost of his own free kitchen each month, what did you think! He wouldn’t cover
six months? If you wish, would you like me to get your life times worth, so all your
debts will be eradicated? Now make sure you always send full rations here.”
Feeling ashamed these storekeepers fell at Dhan Baba Karam Singh Ji Maharaj’s feet
and begged for forgiveness after which they never ever though of testing or doubting
Baba Ji again, instead becoming faithful devotees of Hoti.
Money is forever a servant at the feet of Complete Saint as who else is worth serving
except the Almighty’s beloved.
Fulfilling the wishes of a poor Sikh
Karam Chand was a Sikh who lived in the area of Hoti Mardan, he was also a beloved
devotee of Baba Ji. In his heart he had one wish of bring Baba Ji to his home and
serving them. Many a time he had made a request, to which Baba Ji had said,
“Beloved Soul! We don’t go out much but bring what ever you wish into the Guru’s
free kitchen and your donation will be accepted.”
But Karam Chand said, “Maharaj my wish is to take your self to bless my residence
and also the congregation and serve everyone.”
Baba Ji looking into his heart and mind saw his determination and explained to him
that it would be difficult as they would be accompanied with a large congregation and
that he was afraid that he may not be able to handle it. But still he insisted asking for
them to bless him with their presence, Baba Ji told him that he should go ahead and
prepare things and that in time they would arrive. Overwhelmed with joy he bowed
humbly and went home to prepare. He bought the necessary rations and began to
await Baba Ji’s arrival.
Now as devotees began to find out that Baba Ji was coming into the area they began
to line themselves up on both sides of the streets counting their blessing for this
opportunity to have such a Saints vision. The residents of the town began cleaning the
streets and making gated structures for them to pass through.
Baba Ji made their way, carried in their throne with devotees behind them as many
more began to follow. From the roof tops others through rose petals as Baba Ji was
carried through. Now as they made their way to Karam Chand’s house the devotees
kept gathering to the extent that four to five thousand devotees were now
accompanying Baba Ji. Now Karam Chand was very poor, and on seeing the
accompanying congregation he panicked and locking his door he ran off. There at this
poor Sikhs house stood the Lords beloved with the Guru’s congregation welcomed
with by a locked door and no Karam Chand! All the devotees were amazed at how
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