PACHMI PARKASH - Global Sikh Studies

discussing the Guru’s teachings, after which they would return back to their hut where
their evening meal would be bought.
On one occasion a discussion began on the topic of true love, knowing it to be the
most important principle above all others. Even the Lord himself becomes a servant to
his true beloveds. Examples such as Ram Chandr Ji ate the left over fruit of his
beloved devotee named Bhilani, and in the age of Duavapar Sri Kirishan Ji due to
Bidar’s true love ate saltless spinach and banana skins. Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Maharaj was also so pleased with his beloved poor Bhai Lalo Ji.
As this discussion continued in the congregation a devotee from Shive Nagar by the
name of Sant Das was sitting by Baba Ji. He asked Baba Ji, “Maharaj just as on
seeing Dhana Ji’s love the Lord accepted his simple food. In this way does the Lord
still look after and stand by his beloveds these days?”
Baba Ji replied, “Gurus beloved! Why what’s the matter? Is it not the same moon,
earth and stars? Has the air or water changed?” Sant Das replied, “No.”
Then Baba Ji explained, “Then if these things through some unseen power within the
Creators will still continue to stand, then why wouldn’t that very same supreme power
know the love of his beloveds as long as the individual has truth within him and is not
full of hypocrisy. To achieve this spiritual state is hard, but if one reaches it then Guru
Ji will definitely fulfill their beloved’s wishes.” Baba Ji gave examples such as, when
for the Fifth Guru Maharaj Ji’s beautiful blessings, Moosan and Suman had spoken
the truth and in return their own father with his own hands beheaded them. Also in the
land of Malvaa when Bhai Sadhu and Roop Chand in the scorching heat of the
summer months, had stuck by their word that every thing special they have shall be
first given to Dhan Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj first, and in that scorching heat
although suffering from dehydration they waited for Guru Ji to first come and have
the sweet cool water before them. So Guru Ji overwhelmed with their love traveled
thirty miles to save them from dying of thirst and dehydration and asked for water
from them, after which they drank, Guru Ji blessed them endlessly for their sincere
love. Baba Ji explained that this could still happen today as long as ones love for the
Lord is true.
Bhai Sant Das Ji replied, “Yes my Lord.” After awhile Baba Ji ended the
congregation and sat into their throne and returned back to his hut. The devotees also
returned back to their homes and so did Bhai Sant Das Ji. But on returning home he
began thinking if whether his love was true or not, he decided that he would take a
oath that until Baba Ji would come to his house and drink milk, he would not eat or
drink anything. With firm intention he sat at home holding this wish within his heart.
After three days had passed all knowing Baba Ji felt this wish pulling at them, they
thought to himself that if they did not go and fulfill Sant Das Ji’s stubborn wish it
would hurt his feelings but if he did go, it was quite some distance to travel. As Baba
Ji considered the dilemma the days kept passing, during which time Bhai Sant Das Ji
continued to remember Baba Ji more and more. Eventually due to his pull Baba Ji
could not resist his wish any longer, they mounted their horse and went to his house
alone without telling anyone.
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