11-56 Sasram Camp, Beri, The Garden

Guru Sahib laughingly said to Bhai Phuggu ji as he called him close: “the Dasvand that has been collected from the house of Sikhs, bring them to one place.  Present it to the Guru’s home.  I wish to move on ahead with the travels.”  Bhai Phuggu ji folded his hands and said to Guru Sahib: “the money that was collected from the Sikhs, I have been counting that and sending that regularly via the Hoondi.  That has been received regularly.  Nothing is hidden from you.  Whatever has been collected recently, I will bring it now.”  Bhai Phuggu ji brought the money that he had collected from the Sikhs and placed it in front of Guru Sahib.  Guru Sahib looked at the money and said: “bring everything that remains.  Whatever was given for me, bring that forth right now, whatever you have.”  Bhai Phuggu ji was very surprised to hear Guru Sahib’s words.  He began to wonder if there was any more money left to give that was collected for Guru Sahib.  He thought to himself: “what is Guru ji saying?  There is nothing left with me right now.  What is he looking for?  What is he thinking?  He never speaks with faults.  I am telling the truth as well.”  He began to recall in his mind, from where and whom he collected money and/or gifts from.  He then remembered one particular incident of a Sikhni.  He then told Guru Sahib of what happened: “listen Prabhoo, I will tell you what I haven’t given you.  You knew about this.  I had forgotten.  This is what you are asking for:  One day, I went to a Sikh’s house for Dasvand collections and the Sikh was not home.  His Sikhi was home and I said to her: “please submit your Dasvand to be sent to Guru Sahib.”  The Sikhni responded: “my Sikh is not home and there is nothing for me to give you today.”  I then said to her: “whatever you have, please give me that.  I will send that to Guru Sahib.  It will be sent to the Satguru.”  This family was quite poor and did not have anything to give.  They would work in people’s home to earn a living for their kids.  She was angered by my persistence.  She then said to me in anger: “if you don’t want to leave empty-handed, if you really want me to give you something, then I have been cleaning the floor and there is some garbage collected.  What else can I give you?  I can only give you the garbage.  My husband has not earned anything yet to give you.  He is not home yet.”  I said to her: “whatever is your heart’s wish you can give.”  She then took a handful of the garbage and tied it to my cloth.  In that way, I brought it home.  When I came home, I threw the garbage in the courtyard.  Within the garbage, I saw a seed of a Ber fruit.  I then took the seed and planted it, in my yard.  The tree grew and now you can see the tree has been bearing fruit.  You are the Omniscient One.  You knew of this.  This is a symbol of your Dasvand collection, my Lord.  Please accept this and help your poor Sikhs who gave this seed.  This is a part of the Guru’s home.”  Guru ji heard this story and said to Bhai Phuggu ji: “you are a great Sikh!  You are a Gurmukh (one whose mind is connected with the Guru).  You think of other’s welfare and you have no greed or ego.  You did the task for the Guru.  You are a pillar within Sikhi.  You have crossed the world ocean and you will help many others cross it as well.  I have exposed this story of you so you are praised.  I wanted the Sangat to hear this story.  Many more will hear your story now.  You covered the vices of other’s and presented them in a positive light.  You cover other’s shortcomings but expose your own.  You hide your own virtues.  I love those Sikhs.  You think of the Guru with every breath.  Oh Phuggu, you are a Gurmukh Sikh.  Whoever hears your story in the future, Phuggu, they will receive the gift of Sikhi.  They will be able to win their desires, anger and ego.” 

The Sikhs that were listening to Guru Sahib’s words, they understood the glory of Sikhi and Bhai Phuggu ji.  They were now deeper in love with Guru ji and Bhai Phuggu ji.  They folded their hands and said to Guru Sahib: “please complete our wish.  Guru Sahib, in your honor, all of the Sikhs have planted gardens with fruit trees of peaches, guava and mangoes.  Banana trees have been planted by irrigating the water.  There is lush grass and beautiful flowers in that garden.  Seeing the garden makes one happy.  There are many types of flowers planted.  They have been watered well.  There is a square made in the middle of the garden for you to be seated.  Many pretty trees are there.  Please take a walk through the garden and bless it.  Please make the successful garden a success.”  Guru Sahib listened to the requests of his servants.  He saw the love in the hearts of the Sikhs and gave the order to saddle up his horse.  The Sikhs got ready as well.

Guru Sahib along with the Sikhs rode on their horses towards the gardens.  The Sikhs and Sadhoos did Keertan as they rode.  The people of the villages along the way did Darshan of Guru ji in the streets as Guru ji rode by.  When they got to the gardens, the Sikhs did Jaikaras in every direction.  Guru ji dismounted his horse and walked towards where his seat was prepared.  Beautiful rugs were laid out for people to sit on.  There were already Sikhs doing Kirtan in the garden waiting for Guru Sahib.  As Guru Sahib walked through the gardens toward the square block, the Sikhs shouted out “jai Guru ji, jai Guru ji.”  Guru Sahib walked onto the square that had a bed set in the middle.  The Keertan gave bliss to everyone.  Guru ji looked like Raghoonandan sitting with the Rishis and Munnis.  The gardeners choose the flowers to make garlands.  Garlands of fragrant flowers were put around Guru Sahib’s neck and the sweetest and tangy fruits were presented to Guru Sahib.  Many flowers were blossoming with many colours.    

The Sikhs took Guru ji around the gardens that were planted for Guru ji.  They showed him many trees.  There was a big well in the middle with irrigation canals running from it.  There was green grass everywhere.  There were many fruits with vines all over the garden.  The Sangat walked through and appreciated the Garden with Guru ji.  The whole day was spent in the garden.  Keertan and Katha happened there.  Langar was set up there as well.  Seeing the Sangat’s love, Guru ji was really happy.  Guru ji fulfilled the wishes of the Sikhs.  Whatever wishes they had in their hearts, Guru ji fulfilled them.  Guru ji casted his divine vision; here, there and everywhere.  Guru ji looked and admired the whole garden.  He looked at the worldly garden and the Guru’s garden, the Sikhs.  He was happy to see these gardens.  He saw the love of the Sikhs and said: “you are all blessed!” 

When it was evening, Guru Sahib mounted his horse.  The Sangat mounted their horses and vehicles as well.  Satguru ji slowly came into the village.  There were many types of celebrations that took place.  Satguru ji came to the Dharmsala that was made by the Sangat.  Guru ji sat on the bed that was in the centre and casted his divine vision on the Sikhs to wash their sins away.  The night came and the darkness descended.  The Sikhs lit incense, filled with bliss.  They lit Divas and did Guru ji’s Aarti.  The sound of the many conches blown echoed.  Bells were rung and a rain of flowers was showered onto Guru Sahib.  Many garlands of flowers were placed around Guru Sahib’s neck.  A lot of Shabad Kirtan was sung by the Sikhs.  The Sikhs stayed awake for this.  Many types of foods were made.  Langar was served to the Sikhs after the Kirtan.  Sweet, salty, sour and spicy foods were eaten by all.  Whatever came from the homes of the Sikhs, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur ji ate.  The people saw their lives as a success.  They had devotion.  The fear of the Jumms was gone for them.  Milk with mishri (sugar cubes) was brought for Guru ji and the mothers.  Some served Guru ji’s feet with love; some fanned Guru ji to receive Mukti.   After Langar, Guru Sahib rested for the night in the Dharmsala.  He woke up in the last watch of the night and took a bath.  He bathed with pure water.  He then sat in Samadhi, making his mind still.  The Sikhs sang Asa Vaar.  They sang shabads of love between the Chants of Asa Vaar.  By dawn, the Asa Vaar was complete.  Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur Chand ji wanted to leave.

After the Asa Vaar, the vehicles were ready.  Everyone mounted their vehicles and started off. The Sangat of Sasram followed very far.  They grabbed Guru ji’s feet with a deep love.  Satguru ji gave them hope and sent them off.  Guru ji and the Sangat set off towards the East.

11-57 Gaya, Jaita

Sri Satguru ji slowly made his way, along with the vaheer, towards the holy site of Gaya.  There was a demon named Gayasur who had done a very strict and long Tapp here.  People would come here and pray for their ancestors.  Guru ji soon arrived in Gaya.  Guru ji’s ways were unique.

Guru Sahib’s blessings were great and would bless everyone along the way.  Guru ji set up the Dhera at Bhamani Ghatt.  Guru Sahib mounted his horse and headed towards a place called Phalgu.  As he arrived there, the Brahmans of this area, came to see Guru Sahib, when they heard of his arrival.  They brought the sacred thread of Janyow as a gift for Guru Sahib and spoke about the significance of the Teerath.  This was a tradition within the Brahman faith that the Janyow is gifted to great saints and Kshatriya Kings.  They gave respect to Guru ji.  They came and told the history of the Gaya site to Guru Sahib.  They told Guru Sahib that people donated many things in this place for the purpose of blessings for their ancestors.  They also told Guru Sahib that different family trees are also kept here.  They suggested to Guru Sahib: “you should bathe in the river and donate for the salvation of your ancestors.  Satisfy the Devatas and your ancestors.  Repay their debt.”  Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji heard this and spoke: “you didn’t understand the significance of this Teerath.  If I need my ancestors to be saved, then you don’t know the speciality of this place.  The Puranas say: anyone who comes to Phalgu, they are already saved along with their ancestors.  The Devatas are satiated here and do Jaikaras.  Whoever comes here, their sins are washed away.  So, if we are already saved according to the Puranas by just coming here, why must we do more rituals?”  The Brahmans were shocked to see that Guru Sahib was very well-versed with the knowledge of the Vedas and Puranas.  They were reminded of the Bavish Puraan that Ved Vyaas ji had written, mentioning that Akaal Purakh will come as an avatar in Kaliyuga when it will be 4500 years old.  They folded their hands and said: “you are the Satguru, the Avatar of Vishnu.  If you don’t do the rituals of your ancestors, the Sharaads, then nobody else will either.  If nobody else will donate for these rituals, then we will starve.  We spend the whole day learning Vedas and Shastras, we depend on donations.  If we begin to work like other people, then who will study the Vedas?  If you don’t respect us, nobody else will either.  Nobody will come here nor do the Sharaads.  Our livelihood will be in trouble.  You are the Purshotam Avatar that keeps the traditions.  It is not good for you to not carry on the traditions.  Establish the Dharma in the whole world.  Please help us keep these rituals and our livelihood alive.”  Guru Sahib heard the Brahmins’ request and said: “ok Pandit ji, I will do what you say.”  Guru Sahib got off his horse went to the Phalgu river to bathe in the river.

Phalgu was a person who memorized the 4 Vedas, 6 Shastras, 27 Simritees and 18 Puranas.  During the Mahabharat war, other Brahmans would consider him low as he was a lower-caste Brahman, and they would not respect him.  During the war, all the Vedas and Shastras were destroyed.  The Pandavs then wanted to do a yagna (special worship) after the war.  But none of the Pandits present had the scriptures.  Krishan ji then told them to go to Phalgu and have him recite all of the scriptures so they could be re-written. 

After bathing in the river, Guru Sahib said to the Brahmins: “ask for whatever donation you would like.”  Guru Sahib was wearing very expensive clothes, a Kalgi and jewellery.  The Brahmans said: “Satguru ji, please give as all that you are wearing.”  Guru ji thought about this: “they are all hungry for Maya.  They deserve only worldly things.  They could have asked for the name of Akaal Purakh and saved their souls; taken out of the cycle of birth and death, but they asked for material things.”  Guru ji agreed and took off all his clothes and weapons.  Guru Sahib was just left with a dhoti and a scarf.  Guru ji gave them all of his wealth, money, horses, palanquins and jewellery.  The Pandits were very happy and shouted out “Jai Guru ji, Jai Guru ji.”  After a little while, the Pandits thought to themselves: “this is the Guru of the whole world.  He is praised everywhere.  We should have asked for more.  We will get him to write a letter for us.  Our children will be able to receive donations from the Sikhs.  We are deserving of donations.”  They then drew up a scheme to get a letter signed by Guru ji that if any other Sikh comes here, they should also donate here.  They brought their request to Guru ji: “victory be to you, Satguru ji.  Sri Guru ji, what we asked from you, you gave it all to us.  Have your Sangat give us donations too.  Write a letter for us that instructs your Sikhs to give us donations.  This will be a great deed.”  Sri Satguru ji heard this and said: “listen Pandit ji, whatever you have asked for, I have given you.  Let go of greed.  Have some patience, contentment and stay away from greed and attachment.  Keep your Dharma clean.  This is the highest Dharma of the Brahmins: “Jatha Laab Suntushtay hoe” (be happy with what you have) say the Vedas.  Do not dirty your generations with bad habits of greed.  Whatever is written in your destiny, you shall receive and no one can stop that.  Ved Vyaas ji has written this, and you know this.  Whatever was in your destiny, I have given you.”  Guru Sahib refused their request and went quiet. 

The Vaheer made Langar and spent the night there.  Guru Sahib did Katha and got ready to go forward.  The Vaheer headed on.  On the way, many villagers would come with love and give food and grains.  The people were given Mukti as they came.  It was like the darkness dispelling with the sun.  The pain was dispelled as Guru ji gave the people his Darshan.  Cold cannot live near heat; pain does not live near Guru ji.  Where ever the vaheer would stop, the villagers would come to serve.  Their sins were being washed away and they were taken out of the cycle of birth and death.

Guru Sahib then reached the City of Patna.  He went to the house of a Sikh named Bhai Jaita Seth ji.  He was a cook but was called a wealthy man.  He would make sweets of Besan and other things.  When Bhai Jaita Seth ji would meet a Sikh, he would feed them for free.  Bhai Jaita ji lived in a place called Aalamganj.  He would think of the Guru’s feet day and night.  Bhai Jaita ji had no ego and was a very devoted person to the Guru.  Nobody had ever seen him take a bath and his clothes were always soiled as he was cooking all day long.  Whenever Bhai Jaita ji would see a Sikh, he would touch their feet and bow his head.  He would give them 5 besan sweets to eat.  He would send them off with his hands folded.  The people of the city didn’t know how much of a devout Sikh he was.  He did the Simran of Guru ji, quietly.  He saw the world as a myth, an illusion of Maya.  He knew if was not infinite.  It was going to be destroyed one day.

One day as the Gursikhs got together, they asked Bhai Jaita ji: “tell us Seth ji, why do you not take a bath and why do you wear dirty clothes?”  Bhai Jaita ji then said: “if you want to see why, then come to my home and stay the night.  You will need to see this with your own eyes of what type of bath I take.”  Two Sikhs stayed at Bhai Jaita ji’s house.  They saw Bhai Jaita ji do all his tasks.  After closing up his sweets shop, Bhai Jaita ji came home.  He then sat down and crossed his legs and did Simran of Guru ji all night long.  When it was morning, they saw the Seth get up.  He relieved his bodily eliminations and washed up.  The Sikhs then saw Ganga come to the house.  There was a tub in the home that became filled with water by itself.  The two Sikhs saw Bhai Jaita ji take a bath with the waters of the Ganga.  Bhai Jaita ji then continued doing Simran after that.  He sat like this till the sun came up.  The Sikhs were very surprised.  They quickly ran back to the sangat and told everyone that Ganga ji comes everyday to give Bhai Jaita ji a bath.  Bhai Jaita Seth ji’s glory spread.  He was known as the person who was visited by the Ganga and gave him a bathe. 

Bhai Jaita ji was waiting for Guru Sahib to come to his house one day.  He wanted to feed Guru Ji sweets that were made by his own hands.  He wanted Guru ji to sit in his home to eat his food.  He thought of Guru ji’s glory and waited for him.  Day and night, he thought of Guru ji with love.  Guru Sahib was aware of Bhai Jaita ji’s love and came to his house, pulled by the string of true love.  Guru Sahib is hungry for love and comes running to the Sikhs.  This was the nature of the Compassionate One.  He only saw love.  He came quickly to his servants for love.  Guru ji knew the deepest secrets of the hearts of his servants.  He lived in every heart.  Guru Sahib entered the city of Patna.  The city had many beautiful houses and markets with paintings and craftsmanship.  Rich people lived here.  Many types of interesting things were here.  Guru ji entered the city.  This was a very ancient city.  Guru Sahib went straight Aalamganj.  He went to Bhai Jaita ji’s house to fulfill the wishes of his servant and give them Mukti.  Guru ji came to the home of the Seth.  The Seth heard and came running towards Guru Sahib, drenched in love.  He saw Guru ji and grabbed Guru Sahib’s feet.  He laid out a bed with expensive cloth and asked Guru Sahib to sit on it.  He brought the most delicious sweets and foods for Guru Sahib.  He placed the Pakvaans in front of Guru ji.  Other foods were made.  He prepared a lot of food for the whole vaheer.  The chariots and horses were tied up.  Everyone was satiated.  He made sure all of the bulls and horses had hay and grain to eat.  He would stand in front of Guru Sahib with folded hands.  He did many types of Sevas for Guru ji.

Guru Sahib rested on the bed after eating Bhai Jaita Seth ji’s prepared food.  Guru ji rested for a long time.  Oh Kavi Santokh Singh, the news spread wide within Patna that Guru Sahib had reached.  There was sangat there that were devout because of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib ji visiting Patna during his time.  The Sikhs were very happy to hear that Guru Nanak Dev ji had returned.  Who can describe their joy?

11-58 Residing in Patna

Wherever the news spread about Guru Sahib, the Compassionate One, coming to Patna, the Sangat came to see him with great enthusiasm.  They would bring the best gifts they could afford.  They would try to one-up the other people with their gifts.  Sangat would sing Shabad Kirtan as they came.  They would put their heads on the feet of Guru ji and would be filled with bliss.  Jewellery and silk clothes were placed in front of Guru Sahib as they came.  Clothes of Zarri were brought.  Patna was a very rich city.  The people here were rich and could afford expensive gifts.  Patna is one of the oldest cities in India.  Many people lived in Patna.  Guru ji’s praises were happening in all of the streets.  The people brought weapons and money for Guru Sahib.  They were happy that they got to see Guru Sahib.  Otherwise, they would have to go far to Punjab but Guru Sahib had blessed them by coming to Patna.  The Sikhs would bring sweets and offer Ardaas, standing up.  The Masands, Bhai Bhatta ji and others came to Guru ji’s presence and were now regulars in his court in Patna.  Many other Sikhs came, bringing a lot of money.  Many types of seva were happening.  Bhai Jaita Seth ji’s house was now proving smaller as there were many people coming to visit.  There was no place to stand as the crowd was huge.  The pathways between the houses were too small.

The Masands and the leader Sikhs of Patna then started to discuss amongst themselves: “we need a bigger place for Guru ji to stay.  We need a place where Guru Sahib’s family could stay and also Langar and Sangat could be organized more openly.   Guru ji won’t be able to live here long.  We want to do his Darshan everyday.  We will be blessed then.  This Sikh’s home is not big enough.  The cavalry of 600 and about 700 saints and fakirs plus horses and bulls are way too much for this house.  There are thousands of Sikhs coming to see Guru Sahib.  When the whole city finds out, the crowd will be really difficult to manage.  As people find out, they will come.  The villages outside of the city, they haven’t found out yet.  When they hear about Guru ji’s arrival, they will come all at once.  They will come to Guru ji with faith.”  They all spoke about this with each other.  One of the Sikhs then said: “I have the Haveli of Saal Sarai Johri (when Guru Nanak Dev ji came to Patna, Saal Sarai Johri wanted Guru Sahib to stay at his home.  Guru Nanak Dev ji then told him that he won’t be coming, but will take on his 10^th incarnation at his house).  I will give that to Guru ji.”  The Sikh folded his hands and said: “I would like to offer my haveli that I own, to Guru Sahib.  Guru ji can live there with peace and joy.  My life will be a success then.”  The Masands then decided that it was a good idea to give possession of the Haveli of Saal Sarai Johri to Guru Sahib. 

The Masands came to Guru Sahib and said: “Prabhoo ji, this Sikh would like you to take possession of his Haveli and reside there in peace.”  The offer was accepted by Guru Sahib and the Mevra did the Ardaas for the Sikh as he was giving ownership of the home to Guru Sahib.  The Sikh’s sins were all washed away and was now in peace.  Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji called all his servants and told them: “go to the Sikh’s haveli and set up the Dhera there.  Everyone can rest there.  Take Mata Nanaki ji and Mata Goojri ji along with all our possessions.”  The servants obeyed and left right away.  They all cleaned up the haveli and brought all the household items there.  Mata Nanaki ji went first and had a look at the whole house.  Mata ji then brought Mata Goojri ji to rest there.  All the household servants and maids went there to stay as well.  They set up the whole house and kitchen.  Guru Sahib then came along with the cavalry.  The horses were tied along the Ganga and set up their living camps along the river.  Everyone was given the command to stay there.  Some lived with the other Sikhs in the city.  The chariots were tied there.  Some Sadhoos and saints were taken to the homes of the Sikhs.  The people had a lot of love for Guru ji.    

Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji made Patna city his home.  Guru ji spent many days there.  The city was huge and beautiful.  The place where Guru ji was staying was beautiful.  Guru Sahib would bless Sikhs coming from far and wide by the thousands.  The ones that did Seva with faith, they were blessed.  Guru Sahib’s words were always true.  Whether it was a blessing or a curse, it would come out to be true, right away.  People were afraid to make mistakes.  As fire burns, nobody would come near to mess with it; nobody wants their body to burn; Sikhs would be afraid of Guru Sahib’s words and would keep their minds in check so they didn’t think of anything bad.  Guru Sahib did not like gossip or slandering of any type.  The Sikhs would keep Guru Sahib happy and their wishes would be fulfilled as well.  The Sikhs brought gifts and did Guru ji’s Seva.  They would try to make Guru ji happy by serving his feet.  Their wishes would be fulfilled by Guru ji for doing the Seva.  Guru ji was being praised everywhere. 

Kings, paupers, smart people, fools, Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vyashas, Shoodras, Hindus, Muslims, Sadhoos of many types and Fakirs would all come to see Guru Sahib with great love.  They all did his Seva.  Their love was returned by Guru ji, many fold.  Some people had seen Guru ji’s words come true right in front of their eyes.  They understood that Guru ji was omnipotent and full of unlimited powers.  The people would bring pashmina clothes, silk, zarri and money to offer.  Some came to be relieved of their sins and be free of the cycle of birth and death.  They wanted Mukti.  Guru Sahib would give them the gift of Bhrahmgyaan and advise them well.  Some people were deserving of Upasana; they were given the Dyana of Satnam.  Guru ji illuminated the righteous path in the world.  The ones who walked this path, their bonds were broken.  Every one was given the sermon of reciting the true name, Satnam.  Whoever became a Sikh, Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji would be with them at all times.  He would protect them in both worlds.  Guru Sahib would help people rid their vices and give them good wisdom.  He would give them the Simran of Satnam.  Guru Sahib would advise: “only be the slaves of Akaal Purakh, the Parmeshwar, and not of any human.  Do not consider your body as your “real” self.  Understand that you really are the light of Akaal Purakh.  Your body is like a house on rent.  You will leave this one day.  Find the jealousy and greed inside your mind and destroy them.  Destroy your jealousy towards others and be satisfied and content with what you have.  Only wish well for others and do not slander them.  Accept your life and what you receive, with honor and contentment.  Accept the will of Akaal Purakh and keep your mind calm.  Whoever does not listen to the Guru’s word, they have not profited from human life.”  Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji would preach all day long and relieve people’s pain and anguish.  His praises spread all over the city.  Many gifts came to Guru ji.  The people came with love.  Their wishes were all fulfilled.  Guru ji would be happy and give what they asked for.  Guru Sahib’s personality was to save anyone who came to him.  He kept the honour of his greatness. 

Patna was a very big city with many rich businessmen who would wear many expensive clothes and pure gold jewellery.  Men and women lived with joy.  Men would wear many necklaces and rings along with arm bands in that time period.  They wore gold and diamonds.  They were pearl necklaces with golden earrings.  They wore golden armlets with precious gems in them.  They wore expensive clothes and looked like they were flying.  They had beautiful chariots and palanquins in which they travelled.  Their houses were great big buildings that were painted white.  The houses would have flags on them.  If a person had a million Rupees, they would have 1 flag; if they had 2 million Rupees, they had would have 2 flags and so on.  The flags looked like wings, that wanted to make the building fly away.  The houses had great big doors with craftsmanship on them.  Patna was a very nice sight to see.  Music played with joy.  The city could not be seen in one day.  It would take many days to see the whole city. 

There were beautiful gardens in the city.  The gardens had many flowers and fruit trees.  The borders were made of colourful plants.  Taal, Tamaal, Udhaalik and coconut trees were there, along with colourful plants.  Pomegranates, Jamun, Banana trees were abundant with peaches and Guava.  The water was specifically planned for, which came from the wells.  Paan vines, guava and other fruits adorned the gardens.  Irrigation canals were made to water all these plants.  There was greenery everywhere which gave joy to the viewer.  Kuber (the Devata of Wealth) has many gardens in heaven but his gardens have lost the prize in comparison to the gardens of Patna.  Lotus flowers and lilies were growing all over the ponds.  Cuckoos sang in the gardens.  Peacocks and swans would enjoy the sites as well and sing their bird songs with great freedom.  Bees buzzed in joy over the flowers.  It seemed as though Basant, Spring, was born in Patna which spread outwards from here.  The garden was blossoming and flourishing in every direction.  Where 72 rivers meet and flow together with Ganga, Jamuna and Sarasvati along with Gangotri, this is the place of Patna.  The water flowed in many playful ways there.  The men and women were happy to bathe there.  The city was huge.  How much can a praise this place?  The place was wealthy.  This is the place where the 10^th incarnation of Guru Nanak Dev ji, Guru Gobind Singh ji was to take birth.  Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji, the Gareeb Nivaaj, stayed in that city.  Men and women came in great numbers to do the Darshan of Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji.  They had a deep joy and saw themselves as fortunate. 

11-59 History of Jarasandh

Sri Guru ji was living in Patna, seeing a beautiful place, he resided in the Haveli.  Guru Sahib was thinking about his Sahibzada to be born in this place.  Sikhs were coming to see Guru Sahib on a daily basis and bowing their heads.  They brought many gifts for Guru ji and said: “we are fortunate to see you with our own eyes.  You are the Compassionate One, who saw us as your servant.  You came and blessed us.  Bless us and live in this city.  We will serve you as you advise, according to traditions.  Punjab is too far for us.  How would we have been able to go to Punjab to see you?  The householder’s life is very busy and difficult.  It is hard to leave the grasps of the home.  You came to us and it was like giving gold and diamonds to a person who had just waken up from sleep.  This was our state.  We get to see your feet everyday plus we are able to fulfill our household obligations.”  In this way, the Sangat loved Guru ji.  They all discussed amongst themselves and had the haveli that Guru Sahib was living in, renovated so that it was comfortable in all seasons.  The house was now beautiful.  The house was made ready in a very short period.  Every item of need was in the home.  The Kitchen was perfect for Guru ji’s family and the Sangat.  The Compassionate One rested in that home.

Guru Sahib would fulfill all of the wishes of the Sikhs.  As the Sikhs did Seva, their wishes for fulfilled.  There was great love within the Sangat.  The Sangat would come to see Guru Sahib in the Darbar, singing Gurbani as they came.  One group would come and one would leave.  They would all have their wishes fulfilled.  They brought many types of gifts and then did their Ardaas.  They would bow to Guru ji.

One day, Mata Goojri ji’s brother, Bhai Kirpal Chand ji (known as Mama Kirpal Chand ji, s/o of Baba Laal Chand ji who was part of the 6^th Guru’s army) was sitting by Guru Sahib ji.  Bhai Gurbaksh ji, Bhai Satidas ji, Bhai Matidas ji, and Bhai Jaita ji were all sitting with Guru Sahib as well.  Other Sikhs were sitting there and doing the Darshan of Guru ji.  Many people were coming and going to bow.  Bhai Kirpal Chand ji spoke: “oh Guru Sahib, you are the Guru of the universe.  You are the knower of past, present and future.  You know everything in your heart.  This city is such a big and pleasant city.  There are many rich people with nice and big houses here.  All of the people here are very pleasant and devoted to spirituality.  The Satguru’s Sangat is here.  They are devoted to you and are happy to do your Darshan.  The Ganga is very pure here that travels with 72 other streams.  The scenery here is awesome.  There are beautiful gardens with flowers and fruit trees.  The trees are filled with fruit.  Who was the king that is responsible for such a beautiful and prosperous city?  Who ruled this beautiful city?  Please tell us.”  Guru Sahib heard his request and understood the wishes of all the Sangat.  Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji then spoke: “there was a King here in Dwapur yuga by the name of Brihudrath (one with a great chariot) who had an army of 3 Achoohani soldiers.  He was a very strong warrior like Inder.  His wealth was in abundance.  He was a great protector of this state known as Maghad.  Everyone obeyed him and recognized his power and status.  He married two princesses from Kaanshi.  After a while of being married, he did not have an heir.  He performed many yagnas and gave many donations for an heir.  He made many efforts.  There was no son after all that.  He became worried and started to panic.  There was a Saint known as Chandrak Rishi.  Brihudrath found out about his virtues and took both his queens to his Ashram (hermitage of Saints).  He served the Rishi with his own hands.  Where the King would serve the saint, there was a mango tree there.  Chandrak Rishi would do his Tapasya under the mango tree.  He did many types of Tapps.  He made his mind still and did the Japp of the Sri Prabhoo.  The king and his queens would let go of their egos and serve the saint with devotion.  Chandrak Rishi felt pity on the king and the queens.  He grabbed a mango from the tree above and gave it to Brihudrath and said: “you will have a son who will be a great and undefeatable warrior.  He will not bow to anyone.”  The king bowed his head in joy and went back to his palace along with his queens. 

Both of the queens were loved by the king equally.  The queens loved the King with great devotion as well.  He faced a dilemma of whom to give the mango to.  He thought to himself: “who should get the fruit?  Whoever would get the fruit would have the child and the other would not.  One would be in sorrow and the other would be in joy.  I don’t know what to do.  Both queens are equal in nature, virtue, beauty and love.  They both love me equally.  They take care of me.”  He spent a lot of time thinking.  He didn’t want to give the mango to one of them.  He then split the mango in two pieces and gave a piece to each of his beloved queens.  The queens were happy.  They ate the mango and became pregnant after a few days.  This made the king very happy.  He saw the queens pregnant and was in joy.  When the gestation period was complete, the kids were born.  There was something very interesting that had occurred.  Each queen gave birth to half a child.  One eye, one arm, one leg; totally split in half.  Both halves were complete as to one child.  The queens and midwives were surprised.  The bodies were oppositely similar.  The whole palace went into depression as the child was lifeless.  Both halves were wrapped in cloth and were thrown into the jungle.  There was nothing to see.  It was a horrific sight to see two halves of a baby.  A midwife was instructed to throw the body away. 

In the same state, there lived a Rakhshi named “Jaraah.”  Jaraah would eat dead animals or drink blood.  She saw a piece of the lifeless child and picked it up.  She saw the other piece and picked it up as well.  She was surprised to see the two halves.  The child was quite heavy though.  She had a tough time picking up the child’s two halves.  Without any reason, she put the two halves together.  Each half had one eye, one hand, one foot and one ear.  The child looked horrific.  When the two halves joined, the lifeless child became alive and started to cry.  The crying was so loud that it sounded like thundering clouds.  The whole city heard his cry and got worried.  Jaraah was very surprised and was in shock.  She was still like an idol.  The baby was really heavy.  Jaraah used her strength to carry the baby. 

Everyone heard the cries of the baby.  The whole city found out that Jaraah had joined the child.  The whole city and the King’s army came.  They pushed Jaraah away and snatched the baby away from her.  They scolded the Rakhshi and took the baby.  The baby was so heavy that it took 4 people to carry him.  They took the baby to the palace.  Jaraah came running after and put a claim for the ownership of the child.  She told the King: “oh Raja, I live in your land.  I saw the baby first.  I joined the two parts of the child together.  He became alive.  This child is mine as I put it together.”  The King was happy to see the child and took the child and gave it to the queens.  The King thought to himself: “Jaraah’s Rakhshi magic put the child together.”  She had taken the worries of the king away.  The King did yagnas and gave donations in gratitude.  Because Jaraah had put the child together, the king named his child “Jarasandh” (joined by Jaraah). 

As Jarasandh grew up, he became very strong.  He was like a great king.  He had a wide chest and strong arms.  He had the best virtues and was very handsome.  After many years, Chandrak Rishi found out that the Mango he gave resulted in a child.  He came to see the king and the son.  The king was very happy to see the saint and brought the items for worshiping the saint.  He and the queens bowed to the saint’s feet and had him sit down in a great seat with respect.  The King said: “we are fortunate to have your Darshan.  You have blessed us with your visit.  Your blessing resulted in a very strong warrior child.  Oh Rishi ji, this is your kingdom and we are your slaves.  I would like you to be the King now.  We live by your support.  You are our king.”  The Rishi then spoke: “listen Naresh, kingdoms are good for warriors.  My kingdom is Tapasya.  You keep the public and armies.  Saints only prefer to stay connected to Akaal Purakh.  This is of no use to us.  We are above it.  Your son will be feared by other kings and there will be no one stronger than him.  He will be the king of kings.  Nobody will compare to him.  He will defeat the Devatas of Heaven and the Daynts of Hell.  He will be good to his own citizens.  He will protect them well.  Anyone who will attack him in the battlefield, he will kill them with the strength of his arms and make the others run away.”  The king was very happy to hear the blessings.  He heard his son’s virtues and gave the throne to his son and became a hermit himself.  He then took his queens and left for the jungles to do Tapasya with Chandrak Rishi.  The king educated his son about religion and politics.  Brihudrath went along with Chandrak Rishi into the mountains and learned the different types of scriptures and yoga.

Jarasandh became a very strong king and created an army that was on horses, elephants, chariots and on foot.  Whichever king did not obey Jarasandh, Jarasandh would wage war on them and smash their heads or throw them into the cells.  Some he would release and take their kingdom.  He had accumulated 20,800 kings locked in his cells.  He had promised to sacrifice 21,000 kings in return for powers from Shiva.  He made his kingdom grow and ruled over all.

11-60 History of Jarasandh Continues

“Prabhoo in his Vishnu form took birth as Krishna Avatar: the warrior with 16 powers.  He was born in Mathura in the jail of Kansa.  He was taken to Baba Nand in Gokul and put in Yashoda Mata’s lap.  The demoness Pootna was sent to kill Krishan ji, the child, by Kansa.  Trinavart was sent to kill Krishan ji as well, as a child.  He killed both Pootna and Trinavart.  Aggasur and Kesi, were both killed by Krishan ji as well.  He was raised in the house of Gwaalas (cow herders).  His Chacha, Akroor ji brought Krishan ji to Mathura to kill Kansa.  Kansa was given the prophecy that his sister, Devaki’s eight child was to kill Kansa.  Kansa killed six of her boys.  The seventh was taken by Vasudeva’s (Krishan’s father) first wife, Rohini by the power of Mantras.  The seventh child was known as Balram.  When Krishan ji was born, he was taken to Nand’s house.  Nand had a daughter which was brought back to Kansa’s jail.  When Kansa tried to kill her, she flew to the sky and became lightening.  The lightening transformed to words and told Kansa that his killer had taken birth and was safe.  Krishan came to Mathura and killed Kudhand, Mull and Chandoor.  Kansa was killed as well by Krishan ji.  Jarasandh was Kansa’s father-in-law.  Kansa’s widow went to her father and cried to him.  Jarasandh was angered by seeing his daughter become a widow.  He mobilized his army and attacked upon Mathura to kill Krishan ji.  He was a very strong warrior.  He attacked with a lot of anger and eagerness.  Jarasandh wanted to kill Krishan ji and Balram.  He surrounded Mathura and started to battle.  Many hundreds of thousands of warriors died in battle.  Jarasandh lost the battle but came back with a greater army many times.  He attacked unsuccessfully 23 times.  Krishan ji eventually moved to Dwarka near the Indian Ocean to get away from Jarasandh’s wrath and to avoid numerous young men dying without cause.  Dwarka was established and the Yadavs lived there in peace.

After a few years passed, the Pandav brothers came into existence as great warriors and Kings.  The Pandavs wanted to do the Rajsooya Yagna to become bigger Kings.  They wished to win all of the enemies.  Krishan ji was also invited to the Yagna.  He came to their home with a deep love.  Arjan, the middle Pandav, had 5 relationships with Krishan.  1. He was Krishan ji’s cousin (Bhooa’s son). 2. Arjan was married to Krishan ji’s sister, Subudrah. 3.Arjan was Krishan ji’s student. 4. Arjan was Vishnu’s Avtar 5. Arjan was Krishan ji’s friend.

Yudhistra was the eldest Pandav and asked Krishan ji to assist them in their Yagna.  Krishan ji said: “the Naresh of Magadh, Jarasandh, is very strong.  Your yagna cannot be complete until you kill Jarasandh.  You will not be able to become bigger Kings unless you kill Jarasandh.  Jarasandh is a very strong and egotistical warrior.  I could not kill Jarasandh because his breaths still remained and his death is not destined by my hands.  But now, his breaths have finished.  Once, Jarasandh stood on top of his palace and threw his mace towards me with his strength.  The mace flew 100 Yojanas (1200 km) to kill me.  My brother, Baldev (Balram), stopped the mace with his strength and saved me.  He stopped it with his spear.  Jarasandh is very strong.  His strength cannot be quantified.  We would need to kill him without fighting a war.  No warrior can kill him face to face.  If we attack with an army, we can’t win.  Arjan and Bheem (other Pandav brother) will go with me and we will have to make a strategy to kill Jarasandh.  We shall go to Jarasandh and challenge him.  Bheem will have to kill him.  Oh Yudhistra, please send the two warriors, Arjan and Bheem, with me.  We will see what needs to be done.”  Yudhistra then spoke: “Krishan ji, you are the Avatar of Parameshver, you should do as you wish.  You complete our tasks.  Do what you think is right.” 

Bheem, Arjan and Krishan ji all dressed up as Brahmans.  They headed towards Magadh.  They did not enter the kingdom from the main gate of the city.  They went through a rough terrain, around other lands.  They didn’t want anyone finding out that they were coming.  If Jarasandh found out, it would have been hard to kill him.  They crossed the Ganga and then the Gandika River.  They left Sirona River behind and came to Magadh Desh (Bihar).  They were in the kingdom of the mighty Jarasandh, where the citizens lived in peace.  They were never in sorrow.  It was a great city with a mighty wall around it.  The city was unconquerable.  There were many strong soldiers standing guard around the city’s boundaries.  They had many weapons with them.  There was a long strand of bells around the boundaries that would ring if someone entered the city without notice.  The Raja and army would attack upon hearing the sound.  Jarasandh had a mantra that allowed him to make a huge chakra with his power that would kill the enemy from afar.  For this reason, Krishan ji entered from the back side of the city and entered the King’s palace of Patna by climbing the back wall.  Arjan and Bheem was with him.  They came to the Raja.

Jarasandh had observed bad omens that particular day.  He was giving donations that day and had a line of Brahmans to receive the gifts.  Many seekers of alms lined up to receive donations.  Bheem, Arjan and Krishan ji joined the line.  Jarasandh noticed the new faces.  Jarasandh noticed that they were not Brahmans and that they were warriors with strong arms.  He noticed that all three had scuff marks on their fingers that were common for archers.  He began to wonder if these Brahmans were cheats.  He got up and stood in front of the three.  He used his wisdom and strength to figure everything out.  He asked them: “Who are you?  You are not Brahmans.  Speak the truth.  Who are you and why are you here?  You have not entered the front gate of the city and you don’t seem to have good intentions.  You must have jumped from the back wall of my palace.  If you came through the front, my bells would have rung and I would have known of your entry.  My powerful chakra would have decapitated your heads.”  Krishan ji spoke: “smart people do not come through the front gates when they are to kill their enemies.  We are here to do our work.  We are here to fight.”  Jarasandh said: “why are you my enemies?  Since when have I been your enemy?  I have not done anything to you.  Tell me what is your conflict with me.”  Krishan ji said: “if there is no conflict, then why are 20,800 kings locked up in your jail?  You want to kill them to do a Nripmedh yagna.  What else can be called an enemy?  Nobody has ever done such a thing.  Why have you decided to kill them?  You only have 200 more kings to catch.  This is why we are enemies.  I am here to protect the whole world.  I have come into human life for the purpose to protect the saints and the innocent.  I am aware of your sins and I will punish you.  Nobody will praise you for this.  We had to hide our identity to come see you, that is why we are dressed as Brahmans.  We are here to kill you.  You have one last chance: release the 20,800 kings that you have arrested.  Come to King Yudhistra’s yagna and accept his supremacy upon the land.  Grab his feet and save yourself.  Be humble and rule with joy.  You will pay him taxes and live freely.  If not, then fight with us.  We will fight you in a wrestling duel.  If you win, do as you wish then.”  Jarasandh heard the challenge, like a true warrior, he was filled with the warrior spirit.  He was angry and spoke with a roar in a prideful way: “oh cheater, do you have the strength to fight?  You should have come to me like warriors and challenged me.  Instead, you came dressed as Brahmins.  I have won the 20,800 kings with my own strength in battle.  I am a true warrior.  You are not true warriors by the method by which you came.  I did not cheat the Kings I fought.  I have won them in battle.  You don’t look like Kshatriyas to me.”  Krishan ji spoke: “Jarasandh, why are you so proud of your strength?  You are not the most powerful king to have ever lived.  Stronger kings have died and did not last forever.  Not one survived.  You have no reason to be egotistical and proud of your strength.  If we had no strength, and were cowards, we would have not been standing in front of you right now, challenging you.  This is our bravery.  We are alone.  I am called “Dusht Daman,” the destroyer of sinners, and I come in every Yuga to save the saints and kill the sinners.  The name of my current body is “Krishan,” who made you eat dust 24 times in battle.  Next to me, is Bheem, the most skilled mace warrior who has the strength of 10,000 elephants.  The other is the powerful Arjan, the world’s best archer.  We all told you who we are.  We came to meet you and challenge you like warriors.  We didn’t want to kill you.  We wanted to speak to you first.  Release the kings and go to the Dharmaraj Yudhistra.  Live in this world for a long time.  Enjoy your rule for a long time.  If you do not agree to our terms, then we are ready to fight you for the release of the kings.  You will be alive longer if you listen to and accept our terms.  Yudhistra will forgive you.  If you do not agree to our terms, then we shall fight you.  Only one of us three will fight with you.  Pick your match.” 

Jarasandh’s anger was now beyond his control.  He left the court and went inside his palace.  He told his son and minister to come see him.  Jarasandh told his minister to give his royal crown to his son, Sehdev.  He performed the ceremony of transfer of Power and did his son’s coronation.  Jarasandh went back outside to the trio and said: “you three came to my home with anger.  You wish to fight me.  I am ready to fight all three of you.  You can see my strength.  I will kill all three of you.  It is possible that you may kill me too.”  Krishan ji said: “all of us will not fight you at once.  If we all fight with you at once, that is against the tradition.  Only cowards and weaklings do that.  We are Kshatriyas.  We will not go against our ways.  Choose one of us.  Only that one will fight.  The other two will not fight nor speak.  We will see everyone’s strength.”  Jarasandh checked all three and said: “Oh Krishan, you have lost from me 17 times and ran away from Mathura.  You were raised by cow herders.  I don’t consider you a Kshatriya.  I am ashamed to fight you.  You live in Dwarka, having left Mathura.  You have no shame and are a clever person.  I will not fight you.  You consider yourself a strong warrior but are considered a coward by the warriors.  Arjan, you are a Kshatriya and are the best archer in the world.  You fight the battle from afar.  Your arrows go far but you are not as strong as I am.  Therefore, I will not fight you either.  Bheem, you are the son of Pavan.  If you can stand me, then you can fight.  You are strong enough to fight me.  If only 1 will fight, then I will fight Bheem.  All of you should watch us fight.”

11-61 The Death and Defeat of Jarasandh

“Jarasandh removed his crown, embellished with gems, and tied his hair in a joora (top knot).  He tied a pugri (turban), tightly around his head.  He tied a kumerkassa (cumber band) around his waist and came into the wrestling field.  He came and let out a big roar.

Bheem Sen got ready on the other side and slapped his arms and thighs.  He came into the field as well.  Both warriors were full of anger.  The fight started with a lot of people around.  They first started fighting with fists.  The fists sounded like pounding at the blacksmith’s shop.  It was like metal clashing with metal.  It was as though two bulls or two elephants were fighting.  Both fighters were grabbing on to each other.  They would hit their feet hard into the ground, making potholes.  Jarasandh would over power Bheem and sometimes Bheem would over power Jarasandh.  They would headbutt each other really hard.  Their heads clashing made sounds like hammers pounding.  The citizens of Patna were watching with great eagerness.  They were wondering who would win.  They were concerned for their king.  Men, warriors, young and old; were all watching.  Women watched.  People were watching from their rooftops.  They were worried for their king.  There was a great crowd.  Everyone watched the match with eagerness.  The king’s men and army were watching and cheering for their king.  The crowd kept growing and had to be restrained to stay behind the boundaries.  If someone was to come between the two warriors, they would surely get squished.  It was as though Inder and Brithrasur were fighting.  These two were really strong.  It was like two angry lions fighting a fierce fight.    

14 days had passed with this match.  Krishan ji watched the fight carefully, standing by.  When Jarasandh got a little tired, Krishan ji gave a signal to Bheem: “Jarasandh is now tired and he is drenched with sweat.  Don’t waste time.  You should kill him now.  Relieve us of our worries.  Make us fearless.”  Bheem Sen understood the signals and said: “Krishan ji, how did you see him loosing his strength?  I am extremely tired, but Jarasandh is not.  Every part of my body is tired.  I don’t have it in me to fight him.  I don’t have strength.  It has been 14 days and I am tired.  Jarasandh is a match for me unlike any one else.  How do you see him as tired?”  Krishan ji spoke: “Bheem you are the son of Pavan.  You are really strong.  You should not speak like this.  Gather your strength and fight like a warrior.  It is essential that we win Jarasandh.  Stay focused on your target.”  Krishan ji picked up a twig and showed Bheem a signal.  He split the twig; signalling Bheem that he needed to rip Jarasandh apart.  There was essentially no other way to kill him.  He understood the signal he was shown and smiled.  He thought to himself: “he was born by the joining of his two parts.  He needs to be ripped apart.”  Krishan ji patted Bheem on his back and encouraged him.  Bheem’s tiredness went away with Krishan ji’s blessing.  He wanted to kill his enemy now.  Bheem then went back to fight.  Jarasandh attacked.  They fought each other.  They grappled each other to the ground.  They used their skills with anger.  Bheem thought of Prabhoo ji and gathered his strength.  He tackled Jarasandh by grabbing his arm and spinning it like a potter.  Bheem threw Jarasandh to the ground in a body slam.  The citizens of Magadh were watching.  Bheem stepped on one of Jarasandh’s feet to keep it down and grabbed the other foot.  He then used all of his might to rip Jarasandh’s body in half.  Jarasandh let out a loud and horrifying scream.  Bheem threw the ripped part to the ground.  In this way, Sri Krishan ji had the enemy killed.

Jarasandh’s son Sehdev got really scared and let go of his ego.  He called all of his father’s ministers and said: “we should call a truce with these three.  The king is killed.  I am his son but I am not as strong as him.  I won’t be able to fight these warriors.  If these people were able to kill my father, I am no match.”  Sehdev prepared plates of gold and jewels and put them in front of Krishan ji.  He bowed to Krishan ji and asked for his shelter.  The Prabhoo gave him fearlessness.  Krishan ji had the young prince sit on the throne and said: “my son, we have no enmity with you.  If you are with us, you can rule your kingdom with peace.  After one year, come to King Yudhistra, the Dharmraj, and bow your head to his feet.  Pledge your allegiance to him.  He wishes to do a Rajsooya Yagna and be determined in the Raj Dharma.  We will make sure your kingdom will be safe and will assist you with anything that you need.”  Sehdev said: “Sri Prabhoo ji, I will do as you say.  We are under your command.  Whatever you see, nothing is mine.  Everything is all yours.  The kingdom and the citizens are all yours.  You have given me this kingdom so I will follow your orders.”  Krishan ji said: “release the kings in your prisons.”  Sehdev gave the order to release all of the kings.  Krishan ji, Arjan and Bheem then came back to Hastinapur.”

Guru Tegh Bahadhur Sahib ji told the whole story to Bhai Kirpal Chand ji and the whole sangat of how and why the Patna city was so prosperous.  Guru Sahib continued: “Sehdev then ruled these lands.  He was the Raja.  He ruled Patna for 15 more years.  When the Kauravs and Pandavs had their war for 18 days, all the kings of Bharat came.  They fought in the Kurukshetra to relieve the weight of the world.  All of the kings came to the war.  They all came together, inspired by the Kaal (death).  Many brave and strong warriors died in that war.  Many skilled warriors in the arts of Shasters and Asters died.  Yudhistra was on one side and Duryodhana was on the other.  Both sides had a lot of soldiers.  11 Achoohanis (3.3 million) were on the Kaurav’s side and the Pandavs had 7 Achoohanis (2.1 million).  Both sides fought with pride.  The kings of all the lands were called.  They all came, fighting for both sides.  Cavalry, elephants, chariots, foot soldiers; they were in this war.  The son of Jarasandh, Sehdev, came into the war with his army as well.  18 Achoohanis fought, decked in metal.  It became such a time that death invited everyone.  Such a web the Kaal weaved, everyone died.  Sehdev died in this war as well.  Many other kings died.  Patna had other kings as well but none were as strong as Jarasandh.  Jarasandh was the best.  There was no other king like him.  I have told you the story of the time, not so long ago.”  There was also a King of Patna who was a Nayee (barber) named “Nand.” He would cut the hair of the Brahmans to lessen their power.  Chanakya was also from Magadh and sworn an oath to kill Nand.  Chanakya supported Chandragupta Moriya and made him the king.

Mata Gujri ji’s brother, Bhai Kirpal Chand ji and other senior Sikhs heard the story from Guru ji with great joy.  They were happy to hear the history.  Guru Sahib was living in this city that had many kings and made the city prosperous.  Patna was a great city.  Many rich people lived there.  Many citizens came to Guru Sahib and became Sikhs.  They would listen to Guru Sahib and learn to control their minds and kill their desires and egos.  They would let go of their egos.  Their life was blessed.  They brought a lot of gifts as they did his Darshan.  They wanted boons from him.  They were afraid of his curses.  Some were given the Satnam Mantra.  Some wanted beloved sons.  Some wanted to be cured of illnesses.  Some wanted wealth and businesses.  The ones that meditated on Guru ji, they said: “please be with us during our last breath, Guru ji.”

Some gave their Dasvands.  Many foods were brought for the Langar.  The Sikhs did Guru ji’s Darshan everyday.  Some people came when they had a task, needing to be blessed.  Many types of seva were done by the Sikhs day and night.  They did Seva with love.  In Patna, Guru ji lived there for many days and blessed everyone.  The people were fortunate who were blessed to get the opportunity to do the Seva of Guru Sahib.  They served Guru ji’s feet, being close to him.  Their bonds of being born and dying were broken.  By the Guru’s blessing, they received Mukti.

Thus ends the 11^th Raas.