GURUDWARAS IN AMRITSAR

Gurudwara Bhai Manj Da khooh, Sultanvind

GURUDWARA SHRI BHAI MANJ DA KHOOH is situated in Sultanvind Distt. Amritsar Bhai Manj Sahib Ji whose real name was " Tiratha" , was a fore runner & preacher of this sultanate. He had " Sakhi Sarvar Da Peerkhana " at his home. Tiratha used to visit " Nigahe Sarvar Pir " every year. He was the "Chaudhary" of the village. "Chaudhary" is the owner of the village. He was very rich & was a well known person. Bhai Manj Ji was a resident of village Kang Mai ( Distt. Hoshiarpur) & had two " Peerkhana's " at his place. Every thursday he used to offer bread (rot) at the "Peerkhana" & used to take his devotees for preaching. Sometimes he used to take his jatha ( group of devotees) to "Nigaha". In the year 1585, when Bhai ji was going back to his village from " Nigaha" , he stayed at Amritsar. At Amritsar, in the company of SHRI GURU ARJUN DEV JI, he learnt about his living , life of Sikhs & preachings of " Satguru" which made him stay back at Amritsar. He had not seen such happiness, bloom & recogonition in his life. He also asked the "Satguru" to grant him "Sikhism" to which GURU ARJUN DEV JI replied " Purkha, Sikhi utte Sikhi nahin tikdi ". He asked him to firstly get rid off all the things which go against Sikhism, only then he will be able to accomplish Sikhism. When you follow AKAL PURAKH'S footsteps & follow the path of truth, you will need to tolerate the anger of common man also. So if you can give such a sacrifice, only then you can go along with Sikhism. Bhai Manj ji came back to his village & first of all destroyed the "Peerkhana" & stopped praying to " Sakhi Sarvar ". Fate took such a turn that his cattle started dying but still Bhai Ji remained unshaken, kept working with his full faith in AKAL PURAKH. After that he was taken off from the position of leader of the village due to complaints recieved from people but he remained steady. Then Bhai Manj Ji came to GURU ARJUN DEV JI & indulged himself into serving the "Guru Ghar". Like this , he began to earn Sikhism. He took the job of collecting wood for public kitchen. Everyday, after listening to the Guru's preachings & prayers, he used to go to the jungle to collect wood & while roaming he used to say that need not worry if false money has gone away, I have earned the true money. Bhai Manj Ji used to collect wood from a jungle near " Sultan Wind ", where the Gurudwara has been built now. Such happened one day that when Bhai Ji was coming back to Amritsar with wood above his head, strong winds struck on the way. Bhai Ji kept walking taking care of the wood, a strong blow of wind struck him & he fell into a well. The well was shallow & the water level was also low. Bhai ji kept the wood above his head to make sure that they don't get wet. He kept standing in the well the whole night & kept reciting the holy prayers. On the other side, when Guru Ji found that Bhai Manj Ji had not returned last night, he looked for him & found him inside a well. GURU ARJUN DEV JI along with his Sikhs ran towards the well & wanted to take Bhai Ji out by throwing a rope to which Bhai Ji replied that they should take out the wood first so that the public kitchen food could be cooked. Then only Bhai Manj Ji was taken out. Just when Bhai Ji was coming out, Guru Ji hugged him & recited & a shlok

" Manj Pyara Guru ko, Guru Manj Pyara ||
Manj Guru Bohitha Jug Langanhara"|| 

& GURU SAIHIB told Bhai Manj Ji that he has passed his test & could ask for anything he wishes to which Bhai Ji asked that he should never sway out of Sikhism & that he is able to follow the Sikh way of Life. GURU SAHIB replied that you are already into Sikhism, ask for something else to which Bhai Ji requested GURU SAHIB to never put any Sikh through such tough tests as it is "Kalyug's" time & Sikhs won't be able to take such tests. Also don't take away the public kitchen food to which GURU SAHIB replied that whatever you say would be accomplished & Guru Ji sent him to his home in Hoshiarpur to preach Sikhism.

Gurudwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHAHEED BABA DEEP SINGH JI ASTHAAN ANTIM SANSKAR SAHIB (SHAHEEDAN SAHIB) is situated in the Distt City Amritsar. It is situated in Chattiwind Gate on Taran Taaran road. In the year 1757 when BABA DEEP SINGH JI got the news that Taimurshah & Jahan Khan have shown disrespect for SHRI DARBAR SAHIB & also started filling the holy sarovar, even though BABA JI was in old age he carried a 18 ser heavy Khanda in his hand to free SHRI DARBAR SAHIB. He took pledge to teach a lesson to the cruel and started his journey for SHRI AMRITSAR SAHIB. On hearing this , Jahan Khan had made thousands of his soldiers ready on the outskirts of the town near Gohalvadh village. There was a fierce battle. BABA JI was still far from the town when during his battle with Jahan Khan, he was beheaded. A Singh standing close to BABA JI when reminded BABA JI of his pledge, such a miracle happened which had never happened in the world before. BABA JI held his head in his left hand & with his right hand he swayed the Khanda with such a force that the enemies started running. Like this, fighting the fierce battle, BABA JI reached SHRI AMRITSAR and offered his head at SHRI HARMANDAR SAHIB. Antim Sanskar of BABA DEEP SINGH JI and other Shaheed Singhs was done here.

Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Mahal, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI GURU MAHAL is situated in the Amritsar City. Its near to the GURUDWARA SHRI HARIMANDIR SAHIB. SHRI GURU RAMDAS JI and his family was staying here. SHRI GURU RAMDAS JI founded the city of RAMDASPUR (Modern day AMRITSAR) and began excavation of 'POOL OF NECTAR'. SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI got married here and was also blessed as GURU here. SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI was also married here. This place is also birth place of BABA ATAL RAI JI and SHRI GURU TEG BAHADUR JI. 

Gurudwara Bhai Shalo Da Tobha, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI TOBHA BHAI SHALO JI DA is situated in the Dsitt City Amritsar. Situated in the hall bazaar area of Amritsar marks the place of pond where Bhai Shalo ji used to stay while construction of Amritsar City. Bhai Shalo Ji was born on 29th September 1554 in Dhaula Kangra village, in Malwa region. His father was Bhai Dyala Ji and mother was Mata Sukhdei Ji. His parents were followers of Hazrat Sakhi Sarvar and turned into gursikh, after meeting SHRI GURU RAM DASS JI. Bhai Sahib's parents went to Majitha and Bhai sahib stayed with GURU SAHIB and started selfless service (sewa) and meditation (simran).
Establishment of City:- For Establishment of city, Bhai Salho ji brought traders and workers of 52 Castes and settled here. Guru Arjun dev Ji delighted to know this and gave charge of whole city to bhai sahib.
Renovation of Sarovar::-For strengthening and renovating of the Sarovar, The fuel required for klin was finished. Bhai sahib went to many villages like Pandori Warhaich etc and exclaimed that a person who would donate fuel (Biofuel like dung cakes, Firewood, agri-residue etc) would be blessed with a son. Many people gave donations and bhai sahib bought carts full of fuel. When GURU SAHIB knew this, he was very much pleased with bhai sahib and stated the person who would bath, with heart and soul, in bhai Salho's pond would be blessed with son and weak children who bath in it would become healthy.

Gurudwara Shri Bibeksar Sahib, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI SHRI BIBEKSAR SAHIB is situated in the Distt City Amritsar. Situated near Chattiwind gate it marks the place where SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI used to tie his horse with Kareer Tree. When ever GURU SAHIB used to come back from hunting, he used to take rest at this lonely place for a while. GURU SAHIB himself laid the foundation of the holy tank. (Srovar) Here GURU SAHIB used to discuss relegious things with wise people.

Gurudwara Shri Manji Sahib, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI MANJI SAHIB is situated in the Distt City Amritsar. Situated on the Taran Taaran Road, Chattiwind Gate, it marks the place where SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI wrote SUKHMANI SAHIB, Sitting on the bank of Ramsar Sarovar under Ber Tree. This Sacred Place is adjoining to GURUDWARA SHRI RAMSAR SAHIB.

Gurudwara Shri Manji Sahib, Harimandir Sahib

GURUDWARA SHRI MANJI SAHIB is situated in the Distt City Amritsar. Its situated opposite to the langar Hall in the same campus of GURUDWARA SHRI HARIMADIR SAHIB. SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI uttered BARAH MAH DI BANI here.

Gurudwara Shri Santokhsar Sahib, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI TAHLI (SANTOKHSAR) SAHIB is situated in the Distt City Amritsar. Situated near Hall Gate When (GURU) RAM DAS JI, had not yet ascended to the gaddi, came from Goindwal Sahib on instructions from SHRI GURU AMAR DAS JI started excavating holy tank(Sarovar). Thus this Tank is the first Holy tank of Sikh History. When SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI was getting the place dug, he found a Yogi, meditating. After sometime the Yogi opened his eyes and told GURU ARJAN DEV JI that he had been meditating here for a long time, waiting for a GURU SAHIB to give him salvation. He disclosed his name as Santakha and then breathed his last. The tank was then named as Santokhsar. GURU ARJAN DEV JI completed the unfinished work of excavation of tanks - Santokhsar and Amritsar. BABA BUDDHA JI was appointed to supervise the work of construction. GURU ARJAN DEV JI used to sit under Tahli Tree, hence the GURUDWARA SAHIB is also known as GURUDWARA SHRI TAHLI SAHIB. 

Gurudwara Mata Kaulsar Sahib, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI MATA KAULSAR SAHIB is situated in the Amritsar city. This GURUDWARA SAHIB is situated on the back side of GURUDWARA SHRI HARIMANDIR SAHIB and on the west of GURUDWARA BABA ATAL SAHIB JI. This GURUDWARA SAHIB is in memory of MATA KAULAN JI, a spiritual muslim Lady, daughter of Qazi Of Lahore. Her father Qazi of Lahore had pronounced death, due to her devotion to SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI. SAI MIAN MEER JI who was living in the same village rescued her and brought her in the protection of SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI. MATA JI spend her rest of life devoting to service of mankind and meditation. Once she posed the affection of having a son(marrying GURU SAHIB). GURU SAHIB ji realising her feelings, eliminated them through eternal enlightenment. On this MATA JI expressed her feelings that after her death no one will ever remember her. GURU SAHIB blessed MATA JI that her name will remain for ever through the holy srover. GURU SAHIB has directed all devotees to take a dip in Kaulsar sahib srovar before going to SHRI HARIMANDIR SAHIB

Gurudwara Kila Shri Lohgarh Sahib, Amritsar

GURUDWARA KILA SHRI LOHGARH SAHIB, is situated in Distt City Amritsar. it is situated in the old Amritsar City inside Lohgarh Gate Area. After Martyrdom of SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI at Lahore, Baba Budha ji announce SHRI HARGOBIND SAHIB JI as sixth GURU. SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI started raising the army of Sant Soldiers to fight against the cruelty. GURU SAHIB raised here the Lohgarh Fort(Now Known as GURUDWARA SHRI LOHGARH SAHIB). 

Gurudwara Shri Pipli Sahib, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI PIPLI SAHIB is situated in the Distt City Amritsar. Situated in the Putli Ghar area of Amritsar it is remembrance of SHRI GURU RAMDAS JI, SHRI GURU ARJUN DEV JI AND SHRI GURU HARGOBIND JI.
SHRI GURU RAM DAS JI:Due to the Shade of Peepal tree(Banyan tree) and it's location(on the way to lahore), SHRI GURU RAM DAS JI built a well.
SHRI GURU ARJUN DEV JI: When GURU SAHIB took guru ship, prithi chand became hostile and he took all donation, due to that GURU SAHIB langar was not sufficient for the sangat. When Bhai gurdas ji returned from agra after death of SHRI GURU RAM DAS JI and took langar, he got Onions and grams in langar. When Bhai sahib asked the reason then bibi bhani narrated the story of wickedness of prithichand. Then Bhai sahib and Baba buddha ji came to this place and sat on sheet. The sangat from kabul and kandhar and west side when come to this place they met and greeted them. Baba buddha ji Sahib narrated them the whole story about wickedness of prithi chand and took donation and gave all donation to GURU SAHIB. GURU SAHIB and mata ji used to serve sangat and pampered them.
SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI: During his first battle, GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI killed mukhlis khan in this ground and won the battle and untied his Waist band(Kamar Kasa) at this place and after taking water he took rest.

Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Baag, Sainsara,Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI GURU KA BAAG is situated in Village Sainsara the Distt Amritsar. It is situated on Amritsar-Ajnala Road. This holy place is in rememberance of SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI. When Raja Hari Sen came to Amritsar, GURU SAHIB uttered these words 
"Lekh na Mitye he sakhi jo likhya kartar". 
GURU SAHIB showed future of next 40 years to Raja Hari Sen in his dreams. After SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI, SHRI GURU TEG BAHADUR SAHIB JI came here. GURU SAHIB stayed at sikhs house for 9 Months, 9 days and 9 hours. SHRI GURU TEGBAHADUR SAHIB JI used to meditate here during that time. GURU SAHIB planted trees here and named it GURU KA BAAG. GURU SAHIB also blessed this place as 
"Jehra akhoo GURU ka Baag uhnoo lagange Bhaag". 

Gurudwara Shri Guru Ki Wadali, Guru Ki Wadali

GURUDWARA SHRI GURU KI WADALI is situated in the Village Guru Ki Wadali in Amritsar Distt. Its only 8 Km from Amritsar city. GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB, the sixth GURU of the Sikhs was born on June 14,1595 at village Wadali, After which it was named as Guru Ki Wadali.

Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar Sahib, Verka

GURUDWARA SHRI NANAKSAR SAHIB, VERKA is situated in the Village Verka Distt Amritsar. It marks the place where SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI stoped while going to Batala. GURU SAHIB sat on the bank of a small pond. People started coming to seek blessings of GURU SAHIB. One lady came to GURU SAHIB whose child was suffering from Marasmus, GURU SAHIB asked her to make her child bath in that sarovar. And the child was cured with that. Later GURU SAHIB blessed that Sarovar that who so ever will take bath in that sarovar on five sundays children will be cured. 
"Suke Hare kiye Khin Mahe"

Gurudwara Shri Patshaahi 6, Dhand

GURUDWARA SHRI PATSHAHI 6 DHAND is situated in the Dhand Village in Amritsar Distt. Its situated on the Amritsar - GURUDWARA BEED BABA BUDHA JI road. Bhai Langaha Ji was one of the attendants who was the commander of 6th Paatshaahi SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI. Bhai Langaha Ji was a resident of village Dhand, Dhillon Kalan. When he grew old, he left the job of serving GURU SAHIB & started living in village Dhand. When he grew too old, one of his wishes was that during his last days, he should be able to meet GURU SAHIB for which he started spending most of his time remembering GURU SAHIB. One day GURU SAHIB decided to go & visit one of his True Sikh who due to his old age could not come to meet him. So one day he came on his horse, met his Sikh & also gave him a blessing. Here was a Pippal tree with which GURU SAHIB JI tied his horse. Relating this place to GURU SAHIB's visit, a GURUDWARA has been built. This GURUDWARA is also known by the name of GURUDWARA PIPPAL SAHIB, 6th Paatshaahi. At this place, GURU SAHIB JI gave a blessing to Bhai Langaha Ji & people of the village.

Gurudwara Shri Baba Bakala Sahib, Baba Bakala

Gurudwara Shri Baba Bakala Sahib is situated in the Baba Bakal town in Amritsar Distt. In the last times of SHRI GURU HARKRISHAN JI pointed about next GURU SAHIB in Baba Bakala. After which many people from in Baba Bakal declared themself as next GURU. On other side BHAI MAKHAN SHAH LUBHANA a banjara trader from Jhelum district was on his ship when loaded with goods was cought in storm, resulting he prayed to GOD, To GURU NANAK DEV JI, for rescue and promised that he would pay 500 dinars to GURU SAHIB for charity. With Grace of GOD he safely landed to the port and as his promise he came to Baba Bakal to pay his said amount. But reaching here he found several imposters posing them self as GURUS. He decided to offer 2 dinars to evey one posing them selves as GURU. As per his expectation non of them questioned him for the promised amount. But when He placed two dinars in front of GURU TEGBAHADUR JI, GURU SAHIB said bhai sahib u had promised to pay 500 dinars and now ur paying only 2. Listening this BHAI MAKHAN SHAH LUBHANA ji climbed upto the roof and start whooping 'GURU LADO RE, GURU LADO RE'.

Gurudwara Shri Bhandaraa Sahib, Ramdaas

GURUDWARA SHRI BHANDARA SAHIB is situated in the village Ramdaas, Distt Amritsar. When Baba Budha ji Sahib left for heavenly journey, SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI came to take part in the last rites of Baba Ji, GURU SAHIB tied there horses at place where GURUDWARA SHRI SUKHA JI SAHIB is situated and further came walking. From here onwards GURU SAHIB gave his shoulder to the bier.

Gurudwara Shri Tham Sahib, Udoke

GURUDWARA SHRI THAM SAHIB is situated in Village Udoke Khurd Distt Amritsar. SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI came here and stayed for 9 months and 26 days. SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI came here while taking Baraat of his son Baba Gurditta Ji to Batala. 

Gurudwara Bhai Sukha Ji, Ramdaas

GURUDWARA BHAI SUKHA JI SAHIB is situated in the Village Ramdas Distt Amritsar. When Baba Budha ji left for heavenly journey, SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI came for the last rytes of Baba Ji. GURU SAHIB tied there horse here and went onwward bare feet. Gurudwara Shri Toot Sahib, Amritsar

GURUDWARA SHRI TOOT SAHIB is situated in the Amritsar City in Sultanvind Area. It marks the spot to which GURU ARJAN DEV JI often stoped for rest under a mulberry (tut, in Punjabi) tree which no longer exists. 

Gurudwara Shri Plaaha Sahib, Khairabad

GURUDWARA SHRI PLAHA SAHIB is situated in the Village Khairabad, Amritsar. Now a days surrounded with modern houses and extended limits of Amritsar City. SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI used come here for hunting and use to spent time taking rest. The reason for first battle of Sikh history came into existence here only. In 1629, when GURU SAHIB came here for hunting with Sikhs, Shahjahan was also here for same purpose near Gumtala. Singh's saw that One Hawk (Baaz) was killing his prey very cruely. And this Hawk (Baaz) was of King Shahjahan. Singhs sent there own Hawk and captured the royal Hawk. When royal army of Shahjahan came to know about this incident they tried to threat sikhs and asked for royal hawk. But singhs denied to give it. Royal army warned them of Battle but Sikhs replied "Tusi Baaz Di gal Karde ho asi tuhade Taaz nu Hath Pawange". Royal army went back and explained the whole story to ShahJahan. In result of this Shahjahan sent Royal army under the command of Mukhalas Khan. And first battle of Sikh history was fought at PIPLI SAHIB where Mukhalas Khan was killed. 

Gurudwara Shri Damdama Sahib, Guru Ki Wadali

GURUDWARA DAMDAMA SAHIB- GURU KI WADALI is situated in the GURU KI WADALI village in Amritsar Distt. Its a holy place where GURU ARJUN DEV JI started the Five Harat. With time GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI along with thousands of Sikhs, came for a visit & also GURUDWARA CHEHHRATA SAHIB where he took bath & had a congregation. The followers from GURU KI WADALI requested that a pig disturbs them a lot. GURU SAHIB sent Painde Khan to chase the pig . The pig hit Painde Khan's horse & made him to fall. GURU SAHIB laughed & said " You could not kill a pig. Let me chase it ". GURU SAHIB challenged the pig & it ran directly towards GURU SAHIB. GURU SAHIB stopped the attack with a shield, stood on one side of the stirrup & attacked the pig following which the pig was split in two halves. A lighting came out of pig's mouth for which Bhai Bhaana Ji asked GURU SAHIB & GURU SAHIB said that it was a Sikh who was cursed by your father, BABA BUDDA JI, he has been offered Salvation. 
  MATA GANGA JI came on carts to BABA BUDDA SAHIB JI in order to get blessed with a son. BABA BUDDA SAHIB JI asked that who is coming. A Sikh replied that " Guru Ke Mahal " are coming. Then BABA JI said that where are " Guru Ke Mahal" coming in a haste from. Sikh replied that " Guru Ke Mahal " are coming to meet you but why are you speaking bitter words. BABA JI said " Its I who knows or the GURU who knows it, why are you acting like a pig? ". On hearing BABA JI's words, MATA JI went back to Amritsar. On being explained by GURU ARJUN DEV JI, MATA JI again went to BABA BUDDA SAHIB JI humbly by foot. BABA JI gave a son's blessing to MATA GANGA JI. That Sikh requested that your wordings would not blank, when would I attain Salvation. BABA BUDDA JI said that Sixth GURU would offer you Salvation, so I have offered him Salvation. He would go to Heaven. The pig was buried & a platform was constructed & named GURUDWARA DAMDAMA SAHIB & also given a Boon that whoever cursed does a ARDAAS here, his curse would go off. Whoever would offer ARDAAS at this place, it would be fulfilled.

Gurudwara Shri Sanh Sahib, Basarke Gillan

GURUDWARA SHRI SANH SAHIB is situated in the Basarke Village of Amritsar Distt. GURU AMAR DAS JI was named next GURU by GURU ANGAD DEV JI, Datu ji son of GURU ANGAD DEV JI feeling jealous by this for not being appointed GURU, forced GURU AMAR DAS JI to leave Goindwal Sahib, GURU AMAR DAS JI being the humble person, returned to his family village of Basarke. Here GURU SAHIB shut himself up in a small hut with a note on the door, "He who opens this door is no Sikh of mine, nor i am his GURU.'" When a delegation of Sikhs lead by BABA BUDHA JI found the hut they were perplexed as what to do. Finally BABA BUDHA JI decided to make a hole in the wall so as not to go against the GURU SAHIB's instructions. Once inside they pleaded with the GURU to return to Goindwal Sahib as only he was their true beloved GURU and the Sikhs could not live without him. GURU AMAR DAS JI finally relented and returned with the Sikhs. The hole in the wall is still preserved today inside the Gurudwara Sahib. Gurudwara Sahib is situated on the Amritsar Chaubal Road.

Gurudwara Shri Jhulane Mahal Singh, Thathi Khaara

GURUDWARA SHRI JHULANE MAHAL SAHIB is situated in the Village Thathi Khara, Distt Taran Taaran. SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI was monitoring the excavation of Holy Tank at Taran Taaran. And at Night time GURU SAHIB used to come here for rest. GURU SAHIB used to hold daily preaching over here. Once relegiuos diwan was going on. People were listening to GURU SAHIB. on the back side there was Army going on, In which there were Elephants, Horse's and Soldiers. People were looking on the Back side. When GURU SAHIB asked what were they looking at, Poeple said we were looking on swinging elephants, GURU SAHIB told them that this was live animals, but your Mahals will swing for lives. Now there's wall, When we try to move it, it swings in actuall.

History of Gurdwara Kotha Sahib (Guru Ka Kotha) Vallah, Amritsar

 The village Vallah is situated along the Mehta Road and is at a distance of 6 k.m. from Sri Amritsar. Vallah is at a distance of 3 k.m. from Verka.

Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji had made Kiratpur Sahib the center of the preaching of the religion leaving Amritsar. In 1664 A.D. after attaining the apostiteship/Gurgaddi Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib accompanied by Bhai Makhan Shah Lubhana, Bhai Dwarka Dass and Bhai Garrhia reached Sri Amritsar to visit his great center Sri Harmandir Sahib. The Guru had the holy dip in the holy tank (Srovar). Hari Ji Sodhi, Baba Prithi Chand Meena’s grandson the manager of that time had already eoitnessed the bad fate met to Baba Dhir Mal & Baba Bakala. So being terrified he after locking the sight worthy doors of Sri Harmandir Sahib and euro wing the keys into the holy tank he went to his village Heyer. After bowing his forehead from the very outside, after sitting beneath a Beri (tree) for some movements, the tree lying to one side at the right direction of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, went to Vallah. Reacting to this evil deed of the priests Bhai Makhan Shah Lubhana after breaking the locks opened the doors and amended profoundly the abstinent priests and the priests for seeking pardon of their deed approached the Guru at Vallah. Their the Guru, uttered these words. He put the priests to shame by stating: What sort of the administrators of Sri Darbar Sahib you are that in spite of living in the source of nectar your mind are burning with lust:

Neh Masand tum amritsareeye.

Trishnagan te andar sarreeye.

Those mothers eoho reached Vallah from Amritsar to represent in the Guru’s service requested to return to his own Guru Darbar and take charge of the administration of the same. Then the Guru seeing their true reliance stated:

‘Maaeeabn rabb rajaeeaan, bhagtee laaeean.’

i.e. ‘the mothers are made satisfied by the creator. God himself has assigned them the meditation.’

‘Vallah Guru ka Galla’

‘The village ‘Vallah’ is the moneybox of the Guru.’

These were the blessings showered by the Guru. The Guru Passessed the virtues of renunciation, generosity and natural intuition. He had not any touch of temptation for capturing the Guru, Darbar and offerings.

‘Jithae jaaei bahae mera satguru so than suhava ram raaje’

He went to Mata Haro’s home situated to the eastern side of Vallah. She served him from the care of her heart.

When the priests the sinners beheld the Guru gone to that side they hastily open the doors and sat in Darbar Sahib. In the meantime Bhai Makhan Shah too aftertaking the holy dips into the Ramsar, The Kaulsar, The Bibeksar and Santokhsar, the pilgrimages came to visit Sri Darbar Sahib. When he heard that after beholding the evil designs of the priests the Guru had left the holy place and that the priests had dishonored the Guru he showed his at most anger. He in the first phase eoantet that the priests should be punished for their evil deed and turned out but then he contempt lated calmly that the Guru was a person without any worldly desire. ‘Suppose I do this without his concentration it will not be a den cent thing’ was his later developed idea. So after chiding and scolding them he too reached Vallah and saw the Guru. When this was the talk-of-the-town beloved six and the nice mother repented much. All trembling excessively at the very amrit vela i.e. the earliest point of the day set out at a fast pace and reached the place and with the almost meekness caught hold of the Guru’s holy feet seeking pardon. They produced a heap offering some materials and requesting from the care of their heart and they were pardoned. Beholding their true reliance and dedication the Guru blessed them: ‘Maaeeabn rabb rajaeeaan, bhagtee laaeean.’ And ‘Vallah Guru ka Galla’.

After showering the aforesnentioned blessings the Guru stayed here fore seventeen days. The Guru’s beloved coming from Amritsar put forward very emotional appeals but the Guru did not go their and he stated; ‘I would not earn the livelihood by being the priest of the temples. This behavior is the work of the jackles, not of the lions. The material which is placed as an offering before any idol, temples, scripture, goddess, god the consumption of the same in the worshiped material. That worshiped material or money being the light of the other spoils the consumer’s thinking. The money earned by one’s own manual labor is worth to use by oneself by purchasing eatables and eating the same. The eatables thus because of the product of one’s honest means is sacred.