PACHMI PARKASH - Global Sikh Studies

Blessing given to the Hovildar of Raho
Narayan Singh was a resident of Killa and also the Hovildar of Baba Ji’s former
platoon, he was known to all as ‘Sardaar of Raho’, which a term is referring to
someone with status. He came with love and devotion for Baba Ji’s blessed vision at
Hoti and giving a gift of money he paid his respects then sat down. Baba Ji asked him,
“Come Sardaar Ji! Are you strong and healthy? It’s been along time since you given
us your presence.”
Narayan Singh replied, “Ji! There’s no status hood in my destiny, as now my body
grows old frail and in a few days I’ll be receiving my pension.” But Baba Ji replied,
“It looks like you’ll become a Junior Commissioned Officer before receiving your
pension, don’t worry the Creator will give you status.”
Now these words turned out to be true as with in a few days of these blessed words he
had received a promotion to a Junior Commissioned Officer. With great joy he came
back to Hoti and sponsored a recital of Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj and a free
kitchen for all thanking God for this blessing. And within a very short time he also
received his pension for this higher ranking position, which because of this promotion
was considerably more than it would have been, so he spent the rest of his days
content, thanks to Baba Ji’s sweet blessing.
The village of Mache blessed with pure water
At one time devotees from the villages of Rushtum and Mache and other
neighbouring villages came in Baba Ji’s presence at Hoti. (Both villages lie about 6
miles apart from each other.) They humbly bowed and greet Baba Ji. Already
knowing, Baba Ji asked them the reason for them coming? With folded hands they
replied saying, “Maharaj! Please have pity on the congregation of this area, please
think of us your own and bless us all with your presence.”
Baba Ji accepted their request and at the appropriate time accompanied the disciples
of Hoti whilst on horse back to the village of Rushtum. The devotees there were
already prepared and with great love and devotion awaited Baba Ji’s arrival, on which
they accompanied them with musical band’s to the Sikh Temple. The atmosphere was
sweet as if from the heavens and all the Demi Gods had descended on to earth to
listen the sweet praises of the Gurus words.
Baba Ji, after paying their respects to Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj also placed a
small gift before sitting down nearby. At 12 noon the program ended the final pray
was completed and sweetmeal was given to all. After which the devotees of Mache
with permission from Baba Ji accompanied them to their village. With their showing
of love and devotion they gained Baba Ji’s happiness and blessings. Baba Ji seeing
their true love blessed them saying, “We are very happy with you all, so what ever
you wish to ask for ask.”
Panna 610: Without the Saints, there are no other givers.
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