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Then, Guru Ji moved ahead. He came across a big forest and sat there. Soon, there came a wild dust storm. The trees flew. Then, Mardana Ji got frightened and said: Oh! Where have we come? This storm will kill us. Guru Ji said: O Mardana Ji, don't be afraid.

Then, Mardana Ji said: In my life, I have never seen such a storm. It is going to take my life.

Soon, a fire could be seen on all four sides, smoke rose high all around.

Then, Mardana Ji lay down and covered his face and said: I am dying.

Now, the rain came in torrents. But it was a little away from where Guru Ji was sitting. The shower did not fall on Guru Ji.

Then, Guru Ji said: O Mardana Ji, muster courage. Get up and play the rebeck.

Then, Mardana Ji got up, played the rebeck and Guru Ji sang a divine song.

Then, a demon came. It was tall up to the sky. It became smaller and smaller as it came near. Then, it assumed the form of a man. He stood with folded hands.

Guru Ji asked: Well! Who are you?

He said: Don't you know me? I am Un-enlightened (Kalyug). I have come to meet you. You are the prime messenger of the Lord.

He bowed to Guru Ji and said: Give me some service to do for you. Guru Ji asked: What service can you do?

He replied: If you order, I shall bring diamonds, pearls, gems and fragrances and put them at your feet.

Guru Ji said: I do not wish these, lest I may forget the Lord.

Then, he said: I can bring fairies from the heavens.

Guru Ji said: I do not wish these, lest I may forget the Lord.

Then, he said: I can bring supernatural powers.

Guru Ji said: I do not wish these, lest I may forget the Lord.

Then, he said: I can bring a kingdom.

Guru Ji said: I do not wish this, lest I may forget the Lord.

Then, he fell at Guru Ji's feet and went away.

Say: 'O Lord', 'O Lord'.

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From Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Chamatkar, Part 1 · Reverence Edition by Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh Ji