Sri Satguru Harkrishan ji's face is very beautiful. He cuts the pain away. He is the house of joy. He is the mine of virtue and happiness. Jai, Jai, Jai to the idol of joy. Victory be to him.
Sri Bala Sandhur Vaach
One year had passed from the time of the engagement. Baba Moola ji called a wise Brahmin and had him seated in the home with great respect. He wanted the Brahmin to find an auspicious day for the Saha. The Saha letter was written. The day of Harr Sudhi 7th was chosen as a good day for the wedding. A person was sent to Sultanpur with the Saha letter.
The Saha Letter came to Sultanpur. Bebe Nanaki ji was in great joy. Her brother was going to get married! She was a sacrifice unto this day. Bhaiya Jai Ram ji had Nidha Brahmin read the letter: "Harr Sudhi 7th is the day of the wedding." They started to celebrate right away. The women of the city with beautiful eyes came wearing silk clothes to Bhaiya Jai Ram ji's home. Seats were laid out for everyone. Bebe Nanaki ji was very happy. They all sang songs of joy. The songs were pleasant to hear. They all sang to their heart's delight. Bhaiya Jai Ram ji said to Nidha Brahmin ji: "make preparations to go to Talwandi. This letter drenched in saffron with sweets needs to be taken there." Bebe Nanaki ji gave the Brahmin the letter.
The Brahmin went to Pith Kalu ji's home and gave him the letter. Mata Tripta ji was really happy and so was Pitha ji. Mata ji said: "who is more fortunate than me?" They were in joy and got ready right away. They wanted to spend money. The mother of Guru Nanak Dev ji did all of the traditions of the wedding. She celebrated in the home. The doors were decorated with decorations. The women of Talwandi were called. They came with beautiful clothes and jewelry. They were really happy. The women of the Bedis were like they had stolen the beauty of the world. They sang songs of joy. They wore red chunnis and necklaces around their neck. They wore red bhindis on their foreheads. They were really happy. Mata ji respected all of the women who came. The home became crowded with people. Everyone gave their congratulations to Mata ji. Mata ji respectfully accepted them on her head (a gesture of respect when one would congratulate another, the receiver would touch their own head). She did the Pooja of Ishver for dispelling all the obstacles. The beggars came to the door. Pitha ji gave many donations of clothes and food. He didn't leave anyone empty-handed. Pakvaans were cooked and given to all. There was a lot of joy in the home. The Shehnais and Dhundhabs were played near the door. There were many women in the home. Mata ji was happy to see this. Pitha Kalu ji did the traditions of the family. The Bedis all came with great clothes and joy. News was sent to the parents of Mata Tripta ji about the wedding. Pitha ji sent the message to his father-in-law by sending a person. They told them the day and place of the wedding.
Baba Rama ji and Mata Bhirai ji heard the news and started to celebrate. They gathered their gifts and personal stuff and came to Talwandi. They all made plans to go to Sultanpur. Pitha ji said: "take your own gifts with you. Don't forget them.”
Pitha Kalyaan Chand ji went to Rai Bhullaar ji and did his Salaam. He said: "your servant Nanak is about to get married. I am going to Sultanpur and need your permission to go. You are wise so please tell me what shall I need." Rai Bhullaar ji got angry and said: "your wisdom has always deceived you. You see your son as only your son. You don't know that he is Parmeshwar. With your ignorance, why are you making me a sinner? You call him my servant but in fact, I am his servant. He is the giver of Mukti and the Master of the 3 Loks. I got angry when I heard your words. Don't say that again. I told you this before as well but you didn't listen to even one of my words." Pitha ji said: "listen Rai ji, I see you as the Ishwar. You are elderly and the king of this city. I respect you and see you as Ishwar." Rai Bhullar ji said: "you can respect me in other ways. By calling your son my servant, you are disrespecting me. The crown only looks good on the head. The one who wears the crown on the feet, is called a fool." Pitha ji said: "forgive me for what I said. I won't say it again. I always forget this. I will remember this now." Rai Bhullaar ji said: "who am I to forgive you? Only the forgiver can forgive. Only Guru Nanak ji can forgive. He is your son. He forgives everyone, even the undeserving. Go now and bow to the feet of Sri Nanak Chand ji for me. You will be successful. Khuddah will complete your tasks. Let go of your cheapness. Spend money with a big heart. Do a great wedding. Take what you need from my home. I have chariots, palanquins and money." Rai Bhullar ji gave horses with golden saddles. They had jewelry on them. The chariots were decorated. Tents and pillars were taken for the travels. Rai Bhullaar ji gave money but Pitha ji did not want to take it. Rai Bhullaar ji insisted and gave the money with force. Pitha ji took the money and came home.
Pitha ji called everyone in the home and had invitations sent to the other Bedis. The messenger was told: "tell everyone: the Bedis are of a high Kshatriya family. Where my son is to get married, his father-in-law is the Patwari of Randhawa. Their status is high. They have a lot of wealth. Let's go and have us praised. This is the honor of the Bedis, not mine. Let's go quick. Take the best chariots." The Bedis got the message and had expensive clothes made. They took a lot of money and got ready to go with the Bharaat. They wore golden jewelry with precious gems in them. They were really shiny. They wore bracelets and armlets. They wore earrings which made their faces really beautiful. They wore pearl necklaces. Their clothes were really expensive. On their heads, they wore Dastaars with Kalgis and jighas. They were a royal family. The young men were really handsome. They wore rings. They got on their horses and chariots to be part of the Bharaat. Some got on their carts. The chariots had red cloths laid out on them. They were made with golden threads. The professional dancers were taken who wore beautiful jewelry and clothes which made Kamadeva jealous. The musicians and drama artists came. The servants loaded everything. The Nagaras were placed on camels. The Nagaras played really nice and looked radiant.
The women of the Bedis sang songs in their sweet voices. They were really happy. They saw the Bharaat off and came back home. Pitha ji and Chacha ji took a lot of money. They left Talwandi and came to Sultanpur. Baba Rama ji and Baba Kishna ji came on their chariots. They had a lot of joy coming into Sultanpur. They rested during the nights and travelled during the day. They all came to Bebe Nanaki ji's home. They were like fish swimming with joy in the ocean of joy. Everyone said: "Guru Nanak ji is a great son." Bhaiya Jai Ram ji received everyone with respect. He made preparations for everyone's resting place. Pitha ji met his daughter and became happy. He called a servant to get sweets. He gave the sweets to his daughter. The luggage was set in the house, along with the other things. Bhaiya ji's father, Baba Parmanand ji came and asked how everyone was. He saw the Bharaat and got really happy.
The Mine of Joy, heard of his father’s arrival. Guru Nanak Dev ji came from his shop and bowed to his father. Pitha ji hugged his son with joy. The Bedis all came to see Guru Nanak Dev ji with joy. They all hugged him with joy. Guru ji, the young Kishore, the Bedis saw him as the gem of their family. His praises already spread throughout the other lands. The money of Kamal Nain was given to Pitha ji. Bhaiya Jai Ram ji said: "we balanced the accounts many times. He was always in a profit." Bhaiya ji gave Pitha ji the 321 Rajitpuns. Pitha ji was happy and said: "it was the time to spend money. It is good that my son gathered a lot of money." Guru Angad Dev ji, Pitha ji didn't know anything else. He only cared for money. He didn't recognize his son as the Karta Purakh of the world.
Many types of foods were made and given to the guests. The men ate first followed by the women. The other servants were given food too. They all ate Pakvaans with joy. Nobody was left empty. The food was sent to the 4 castes. Pitha ji sent his servants to send the food. The rich and poor were given food. The joy spread in Sultanpur. The Bedis were praised for being great donors. A lot of sweet Pakvaans were made and sent by the servants.
Navaab Daulat Khan was sent sweets and Pakvaan. He was really happy and said to Bhaiya Jai Ram ji: "whatever items you need from my home, take them from my servants. You can take anything you need. You don't need to ask."
The women called the Kamal Nain to them. The women looked at his face and admired his radiance. The sides of his eyes were beautiful which made Kamadeva jealous. The women rubbed vatna on Guru ji. 7 married women of the Bedis rubbed the vatna on Guru ji. Guru ji then took a bath and sat down on his seat. A lot of donations were given to the beggars. The women admired Guru ji's beauty. Guru ji wore yellow clothes that were radiant. Golden bracelets were worn on his wrists. Beautiful jewelry was put on his body. Rings of different colours looked radiant on his fingers. His Dastaar was beautiful. The women were mesmerized by his Dastaar. He was the form of Mukti and the giver of bliss. His face was like the moon without the craters. The crown on his head was radiant. It had rubies and emeralds in it. People saw him and were mesmerized. They couldn't stop looking at him. Their pain was all gone that saw Guru ji's groom form. The ones that held his image in their minds, they received Mukti. His body had joy. The beauty of the world rested in Guru ji. The small Dhundhabs were kept and played. The beggars came to get donations. Pita Kalu ji was happy and gave a lot of donations. The musicians came and sang in Raags. The Raags came and sang on the tongues of the artists. There was a great celebration. I have sung the glory in Kabits. The celebration was radiant. The Bhatts sang the glories of Guru ji with emotion. The Bedis held a great court. The musicians sang the Alaaps of the Raags all together. The Bedis were happy to hear the Raags. They gave the musicians a lot of money. The musicians were really happy. The Bharaatis met each other and laughed. Many types of entertainments were going on. The Bharaat was standing. There was golden jewelry flashing all over the place. All you could see among the crowd was the gold and clothes made of golden thread. Rubies, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds and pearls were seen.
It was hot so there were fans of golden threads being waived. The fans shined as they were being waved. The Bharaatis wore silks clothes along with Pashmina. There were many colours. The radiance of Inder's court was taken by this Bharaat. Many days passed like this. The day of the wedding came. Everyone got ready to go to the wedding. Bhaiya Jai Ram ji went to Navaab Daulat Khan and told him what he needed. The Navaab gave him elephants and horses to ride. They were decorated with golden saddles and howdahs. They wore golden jewelry with precious gems. They looked radiant. Camels were given to carry the luggage. Many tents were given. Daulat Khan saw the Modi as one of his own. The glory would have been his own. If the praises were less, it would have been bad for his honor. He called for more money and gave it. He took the money from the treasury and gave it to Bhaya Jai Ram ji. He said: "spend it good and spread your glory." Bhaiya Jai Ram ji came home and prepared to leave with the Bharaat. Everyone got on top of their chariots. They wore great clothes and got on top of their horses. The traditions of the Vedas and the culture were done. The women of Sultanpur met the Bharaatis. It was like cuckoos singing. They sang songs of joy, with happiness.
Kamal Nain, who was the cutter of the bonds of attachment, the women saw him as the groom and were mesmerized. His Sehra was hanging over his head. The golden Kalgi on the Jigha was beautiful. The best Chaur was waved over his head. The people came running to see Guru ji. Everyone got ready to leave. Guru ji got into the palanquin which had precious gems on it. The elephants had red howdahs. Pitha ji got on top of an elephant. His joy could not be quantified. Baba Lalu ji got on top of an elephant along with Baba Ram Chand ji. Mama Kana ji was also on an elephant. Jagjit Mal, Inder Sain and Nand Lal, their beauty could not be compared with Kamadeva. They were on top of chariots. Chander Bhaan, Kaul Nain, Shiv Lal, Kaam Sain, Maan Chand, they all got ready with pride. Parmanand ji, Jai Ram ji, Firanda, Takhat Ram, Jag Rai, Arjan Chand, Divani Mal, Mohan Mal, Lakhpat Rai and Jadorai got on top of their horses. Many Bedi Kshatriyas along with others, they can't be all counted; got on top other vehicles or horses. They all wore great clothes and mounted their horses, elephants and chariots. The horses were wise and strong. They danced as they rode. Many were on elephants that had great smelling necks. The palanquins and chariots rode. The Kshatriyas rode on them. The camels and carts rode with great celebrations. The dhols and Nagaras sounded. The Turrarees, Daphs, and flutes played. The bells, Napheeryas, and horns played. You couldn't hear yourself talking, there was so much noise. Many colours could be seen on the flags in the front. There were good omens seen. Everyone saw them. They saw two married women carrying pots of water walking by, where the Master of the World was. Kids were playing. The crows were on the right side. Deer were seen running from left to right. The people came out to see the Bharaat. The cows fed their calves. A pleasant wind was blowing in the right direction. Everyone was happy to be going. The bells in the necks of the elephants made noise. The bells on the chariots made noise. The chariots and horses were decorated. Guru Angad Dev ji, Guru Nanak Dev ji kept me with him. He gave me some money for my spending. Listen Guru Angad Dev ji, the Katha of joy. It is such a pleasant Katha. The instruments sounded. We all came to the Beas. The ferrymen were paid to take us all across. The ferrymen loaded the horses, elephants and chariots. The carts were full of luggage. We crossed the river quickly. The servants helped us cross quickly. The ferrymen all came to see the groom. When they saw Guru ji, Guru ji gave them a lot of money. The gem of the Bedis gave them clothes and money. We crossed the river, Beas, and came to Khadoor to set up camp. The sweets and pakvaans were given to everyone at night. Everyone ate and rested. Satguru ji ate and then laid down.
In the morning, the Bhatts sang Guru ji's glories. The instruments played. The fulfiller of everyone’s wishes was getting married. The Bharaat got ready and got on top of their horses, chariots or elephants. They crossed many villages. The people were happy to see the Bharaat. They all wanted to see the groom. Seeing Guru ji would make their pain go away. They would all praise the groom. They all said: “look how handsome the Groom his. The Bharaat is huge and beautiful.” In this way, it took 2 more days to get to our destination. We came close to the place of wedding. At about 3 km from Pakho ke Randhawa, the camp was set. The beautiful Bharaat was stayed there. The Adhyaaya is complete here. The Katha continues.