Sri Guru Ram Das ji, Satguru, is the treasure of joy for his servants. He destroys the fear of the noose of the Jumms in an instant.
Sri Bala Sandhur Vaach..
In this way, both sides met each other with joy. Bebe Nanaki ji and her husband served Guru ji with respect. The compassionate Satguru ji spent his days in Sultanpur with joy. He had come as an Avatar to save the world. The unwise people of Kaliyuga were burning. One day, Guru ji was sitting with Bebe Nanaki ji and Bhaiya Jai Ram ji in the home. The “Lotus-eyed Prabhoo” said: "the whole world knows and the wise people say that one should work and not stay free. It is the tradition to work in this world. Why should I do the opposite? Tell me, as you see right, how should one spend their time?" Bebe Nanaki ji heard this and said: "to listen to and ponder on Gyaan is your task. You are the Master of the Universe. You can do as you please. There are many saints whom you can meet and have discussions of Gyaan with. You can discuss many topics with them. You are the provider for all of humanity, animals, plants and spirits. Devatas and Daynts worship you. Whatever food, money or items are in the home, please take them and do as you wish.” Bhaiya Jai Ram ji said: "whatever you wish, take it from the home. The tasks of the world are useless. They are not fit for you. Why get entangled in them? It is embarrassing to forget the Lord. We are stuck in our own tasks. You can sit here and do the Simran of Hari. Connect with the love of Hari and give me joy as well." The "Kaval-Nain" (Lotus-eyed one) said from his mouth: "listen, the wise ones say that one should earn with one's own hands and eat. This will make the life a success. Everyone should work and earn money. They should first give food and clothes to Sadhoos and then eat. The saints will bless them. How will a person remain engulfed in the cycle of birth and death after doing such great deeds?" Bhaiya Jai Ram ji spoke his sweet words: "just command us. I will do as you say. I will never disobey you because Rai Bhullaar ji has praised you a lot. If you want to do some administrative work, I can arrange for that. You are excellent at keeping logs and accounts. Think about what you wish to do and let me know. Navaab Daulat Khan has a Modi Khana. You can take care of that. Whatever you feel you can do, take that." Guru Nanak Dev ji heard this and said: "Kartaar will do my tasks for me. The protector of the poor and the mine of compassion is known to assist the saints. To protect the honor of his name, he will help me." Bhaiya Jai Ram ji said: "if you can do that, let's go to Daulat Khan now. Let's not delay. Today is a good day."
They both went to Navaab Daulat Khan's home. Guru ji met him. They discussed the job. The Navaab looked towards Guru ji's form and said: "will he be able to do the work of taking care of the Modi Khana? He looks carefree but wise." He gave Guru ji a piece of cloth as a gift and was very happy. He gave Guru ji 1,000 Rajitpuns. Guru ji and Bhaiya Jai Ram ji came back home.
The items to be sold were bought and placed inside the shop. Guru ji weighed everything himself for the customers. He used a weighing scale and rocks to weigh. He had received Bebe Nanaki ji's permission and ate at home. Whatever he earned from the Modi Khana, he reinvested by buying more stock. He started with 1,000 Rajitpuns to start the Modi Khana. He would give things to customers, whatever they asked for. He would give them flour, lentils, barley, salt, ghee, turmeric, spices and other things. The customers would be happy. He had sugar crystals, Pataasay, sugar, chickpeas; all stacked up in the Modi Khana. There was always a crowd there of customers from morning till evening. It was hard to count the number of customers. Seeing this prosperity, Bebe Nanaki ji and Bhaiya ji were very happy. Bebe Nanaki ji said to her husband: "my brother will collect money for his wedding now. We need to find a good match for Guru Nanak ji. The family should be equal to us. When Pitha ji finds out, he will be happy and wish to come here." Bhaiya Jai Ram ji said: "he has begun working now. We can find a good Kshatriya family and think about his marriage."
Oh giver of Mukti, Guru Angad Dev ji, one night I said this to Guru ji: "please give me leave now. I will go home and farm my land to earn money. It is best to do one's own work." Guru ji's cheeks shined from the reflection of his earrings. The earrings were moving to the movement of his head. It was as though two fish could be seen, reflecting on the moon. Guru ji said: "Bhalla, make a living and remember Kartar in your heart. Why are you depressed? Tell me what you are thinking. My wise friend, don't think that the work at the Modi Khana is to collect money. I will show you my real work. Whatever I need to do, I am doing. I will take you with me when I go. Let's earn together to make a living. This is our work." In this way, Guru ji convinced me to stay. I couldn't be away from his Darshan either. I folded my hands and said: "you are the Giver of Mukti. Please grant me this boon that I may never do anything which is against your wishes." Guru ji said: "Bala, you are my friend. Keep your mind instilled in the "Sat." Remember this and you will be free from births and deaths." After staying this, I bowed to the Lotus Feet One. I did what he commanded.
We bought stock from other places and shelved it in the shop. There were many items in the shop. The beggars came, hearing about Guru ji and received whatever they asked for. The hungry got food and the poor got clothes. Nobody left empty-handed, who came to Guru Nanak Dev ji. What Guru ji received from Daulat Khan was small. Guru ji had a huge stock now. Hearing the praises of Guru ji, the poor came to him. When they would come to see him, he would be more than they imagined. In the Modi Khana, was flour, salt, ghee, other foods and clothes. Whatever Guru ji would give from the stock, the stock wouldn't decrease. It would remain the same. His glory spread throughout the city. Every household spoke about him. It was like the love of a Chakor for the moon.
The accounts were balanced every month. Guru ji sat with the accountant, holding the ledger and journals in his hands. There was a profit every time. The people were happy to hear this. Some were jealous though. The foolish ones didn't know that this was the form of Kartar. He was the giver of Mukti and joy; just as a cloud showers rain on all. These miracles were not uncommon for him, without him trying. Some said: "Daulat Khan has no idea that he is losing money. There will eventually be a loss. When he gets caught, he will suffer." Some spoke negatively while some said: "he is generous and donates a lot. That's why he's making a profit."
Some beggars went to Talwandi and praised him: "he is the Modi of Raja Daulat Khan. He is determined to donate. He can't see anyone hungry or without clothes. His wealth is growing. He works virtuously. There is always a crowd of beggars at his door." The beggars of Talwandi went to Sultanpur in hopes of getting money. Whoever asked for things, they received them from Guru Nanak Dev ji. No one was left depressed or upset. Rai Bhullaar ji heard Guru ji's praises and was really happy. It was like he found a treasure of joy. He wanted to visit the Kaval Nain, the “Destroyer of Worries.”
When Baba Kalu ji heard the praises of his son, he thought to himself: "he is giving away his wealth. He was always generous and still does not have the wisdom to save money. I will go and speak to him and bring back the money he has earned." Baba Kalu ji got ready to go and see his son. He went to see Rai Bhullaar ji first. He said to him: "I am going to Sultanpur to see how my son is doing. Please give me permission to go." Rai Bhullaar ji said: "meet him with love. Don't speak harshly to him. Touch his head for me and hug him." Rai Bhullaar ji bowed his head. Baba Kalu ji came back to his home. Mata ji cried and told Baba Kalu ji a lot of things to say to her son. She had a lot of love in her heart for her son. Baba Kalu ji took a lot of sweets and got on a cart, pulled by bulls. He set off towards Sultanpur.
Baba Kalu ji travelled slowly towards Sultanpur. When he reached Sultanpur, he saw his son sitting at the shop. He stopped his cart at the shop and got off with a lot of love in his heart. Kamal Nain saw his farther and quickly came to bow to him. Baba Kalu ji hugged his son, the House of Joy. Guru Angad Dev ji, Pitha ji greeted Guru Nanak Dev ji and sat on a bed. He touched his son's charming forehead with love. He gave a lot of love to his son. They had met after a long time, so it seemed like a new love had sprung. Pitha ji saw a lot of stock and understood that his son was doing well. After sitting for an hour, Mehta Kalu ji said: "you have been doing the work of a Modi in Sultanpur for a long time now. How much have you earned till now?" Kaval Nain spoke: "I have earned a lot after coming here but money does not stay in my hands. It comes from one side and goes through the other. I have not saved even a Kodi. Revenue and cost are equal." The love for his son flowed away quickly, like a bridge made of grass destroyed by the current of a river. It was like the desires came and destroyed the state of the mind, leaving nothing behind. He was angry when he heard his son's words. He spoke to his son about saving money: "since you were born, you have not given us any joy. You've only taken money from the home and lost it, giving us pain. There are sons who earn money and get praised in the home, but you have no clue of wisdom to do such a thing. You are unwise and have done the opposite of what I have instructed you. You have been working in the Modi Khana for a while now and not been able to save a Kodi." Pitha ji then looked at me and spoke with anger: "you stay close to him and let him spend the money." Kamal Nain looked at me from the side of his eyes and signaled me to stay quiet. Baba Kalu ji spoke with anger but Kamal Nain ji stayed quiet. Pitha ji said: "whatever you have lost that I gave you, earn it quickly and send it home! I had come to take something but you have lost everything. He is mature in age now but still unwise. He hasn't changed. Profit and loss are the same for him. He has no worries to earn money. All he thinks about is losing money and eating it. If someone else can explain this to him, please do so. He is not worried about earning money. A wise person can earn a lot of money in this line of work. When he gets married, how will he make a living? He would want to spend from my earnings then. Oh son, you are older now. Stop spending money on useless things and become wise. Stop doing what you have been doing and become smart. Earn money and save. If you don't feel like giving me the money, then don't. Keep your savings separately with you. There are many expenses of the home. If there is no money, life becomes difficult." Pitha ji told Guru ji many ways to earn and save money. He was angry but loving at the same time. He explained a lot of things to him. He gave his son love and hope. He then went to the home of his daughter and Bhai Jai Ram ji.