The Guru's Gurbani is the river of bliss which washes away the illnesses and ignorance. It is white as it is Satoguni. Gurbani is like the swan, which makes the Mansarovar (Satsangat) radiant. The wise people have praised it. The whole world knows it. It is the moonlight which cools down the fire of attachment. It gives joy and bliss to all. It is the queen of love and the mother of Gyaan. Many have composed Bani but the Guru's Bani is the supreme. It is the Guru of the Gurus.
Sri Bala Sandhur Vaach..
Guru Nanak Dev ji lived in Talwandi with peace. His praises were sung in every home. People met Guru ji and praised him. They sang his praises over-and-over again. They said: "his words and his personality are soft and sweet. He has no ego or other vices. He is altruistic. He is generous. He is a saint. He is calm and serene. He is compassionate and handsome. The desires and vices did not take root in him. He is detached from joy and sorrow. He went to Sultanpur and earned a lot of money. He has no shortage. He gives a lot of donations to the poor. His praises have spread everywhere." In this way, Guru Nanak Dev ji spent time in Talwandi for 1 month. The praise of the “Giver of Mukti” spread. Guru ji then got ready to go back to Sultanpur. He thought of Rai Bhullar ji's love and went to meet him.
Rai Bhullaar ji was alone when Guru Nanak Dev ji came to him. Guru ji sat close to Rai Bhullaar ji. The Rai folded his hands and said: "seeing you, I am in joy. You are the crown of Brahmgyaan. You are full of powers and the mine of virtues. I am stuck in the worldly ways. The pain of the world bothers me. I wish to receive wisdom from you. Why do you not see me as deserving? I come to your sanctuary. Why do you not cut my bonds and immerse me into you? Guru Nanak Dev ji said: "do the Simran of Satnam which is the home of joy. An arrow that has the feather of the Humayun bird, the arrow flies back to the land of the Humayun birds. It does not come back to earth. That is how the Naam is. If one does Simran with full attention, day and night, they go to the Parmeshwar after leaving their body. One will go to the land of the One you are doing Simran of, without delay. The person will not get a body in this world again, who falls in love with Satnam." Rai Bhullar ji heard this and became still in Simran. The great love flourished inside his heart. His ego was destroyed. He was now calm. He became humble and said: "I wish to have your Darshan. You will go to Sultanpur so I am feeling sad. I am in pain." Seeing the true love, the Lotus-bodied one said: "keep me in your heart. I am always close to you." He gave him hope and came to his home.
Guru ji met Mata Tripta ji with a deep love. It was like a cow meeting her calf after a long time. She kissed Guru ji's forehead and gave him many blessings. She prayed to the Master of the Universe for her son's joy and prosperity: "you are compassionate. Protect my child." Guru ji was Parmeshwar but bowed to his mother's feet. He then left his home. His friends came to meet him. They touched his feet and went to their homes. Guru ji got on top of his vehicle. He was omniscient who knew every heart. When he was leaving, Pitha Kalu ji gave him instructions on how to earn money: "listen son, you are married now. You have many tasks to do. You should earn and save a lot of money as you have to spend for your family. Let go of your generosity of the past. Ghristi people make efforts to earn money for their families. You need to do the same. The rich person is respected everywhere and considered the leader. People call rich people wise. Even fools are considered wise if they have money. Everyone treats the rich person well. Without money, nothing can be done. Money is like the Pranas for the body. The whole world depends on money. A Sarovar without water does not look good; that is what a person looks like without money. Farming cannot be done without rain clouds; business cannot be done without money." After giving all these instructions, Guru ji said: "I will do as you say. They are good instructions." Guru ji bowed to his father's feet and went on his way. The Dispeller of Pain travelled to Sultanpur.
Mata Sulakhani ji bowed to her mother-in-law's feet. Mata Tripta ji met her with love. She gave her many blessings: "may you stay Suhaagan and be with joy. May you be the mother of a fortunate son. May the love for your husband remain in your heart forever." Mata Sulakhani ji got into her palanquin and set off. Mata Sulakhani ji did not want to leave and neither did Mata Tripta ji want her to go.
The Generous One soon came to Sultanpur. Bebe Nanaki ji and Bhaiya Jai Ram ji saw Guru ji and Mata Sulakhani ji coming. They became happy and came to meet them. Guru ji was going to bow to his sister but Bebe Nanaki ji grabbed his hands. They came into the home and asked each other how they were. The messages and gifts were given. Mata Sulakhani ji entered the home as well. Bebe Nanaki ji was happy to see her sister-in-law. They bowed and hugged each other. It was like the meeting of the 9 Niddhis for a poor person. A bed was laid out in the home. A nice sheet was laid on the bed. Mata Sulakhani ji was seated on it.
Listen Guru Angad Dev ji, I was at the shop when I heard of Guru ji coming back. I wanted to see him so I went to see the Bedi gem. When I saw Guru Nanak Dev ji, I bowed to his feet. He said to me: "may your heart be instilled in Kartaar's Simran." He asked me how I was. I said: "I am well because you have destroyed my pain. I think of you all the time and therefore I am saved from the 3 types of illnesses (Aadhi, Biaadhi and Upaadhi)." The people of the village who loved Guru ji, came to see him and bowed to him. The Giver of Joy respected everyone. We spent a whole day like this. It was evening and it became dark. Bebe Nanaki ji made delicious foods. She was happy that her brother was home. She sat with us and made sure we ate. At night, Guru ji slept.
Guru ji woke up at 2:30 am. His Darshan gives everyone joy. He did his daily cleansing routines and took a bath. He sat in a Samadhi and connected to his real from. When the sun came up, he opened his eyes and went to his shop. He sat down and did the work of a Modi again. He did the give-and-take that was required.
After a few days, Baba Mool Chand ji came to get his daughter for the Phera. He stayed for 2 days in Sultanpur and took his daughter home. He slowly came to his home. Baba Moola ji was really happy. Guru ji was generous and gave donations as he did before. He was the Ocean of Joy. Just as the Ganga flows towards the east and never towards the west; just as it is the Sun's Dharma to destroy the darkness; that is how Guru ji destroyed the pain and troubles of the poor. He saved his servants and fulfilled his Dharma. Just as the Kalapbrish has a great personality to fulfill the wishers wishes; that is how Guru ji gave to the poor. He gave them what they asked for. Daulat Khan gave less to spend but Guru ji gave a lot. In the whole day, he didn't do anything but give donations. The virtue had taken an Avatar as a body to sit as the Modi. It destroyed hunger and nakedness in Sultanpur. There was no one poor or hungry in Sultanpur. The men and women of the city were surprised to see Guru ji give so much donations. They all made estimates that Guru ji had some sort of Rasayan to make gold out of metal. They said: "he gives donations that's why he makes a profit." Some said: "he is full of powers." Some said: "he must have a philosopher’s stone." Some said: "he has a boon from the Devatas to give donations." Some said: "he has some tantric techniques." Some said: "he is a complete Bhagat of the Parmeshwar. That's why his stock is never in shortage." Some said: "he has Siddhis and powers. He gives donations to the poor quickly by them." The ones who were blessed by Guru ji, their Avidya (doubts/ignorance) was destroyed. They knew that it was Parmeshwar himself sitting at the Modikhana. The Parmeshwar came as an Avatar to destroy the pains." They would come to see Guru ji with devotion. Their attachments and doubts were destroyed. If someone would come to learn wisdom, they would listen to Guru ji. There doubts were destroyed (they understood that they were not the body).
In this way, a month passed. Guru ji did not let any poor person leave sad. Bebe Nanaki ji thought to herself: "my brother's wife should come back. She needs to take care of the home. Without her, the home's tradition cannot be fulfilled." She thought in this way and said to her husband: "send a wise Laagi and call back my brother's wife." Bhaiya Jai Ram ji called a wise Laagi and sent him to Baba Mool Chand ji's home.
The Laagi came to Baba Mool Chand ji's home and gave him the message. Mata Chando Rani ji ran to her daughter and became filled with love. She packed her luggage and gathered gifts. Mata Sulakhani ji was the form of the Devi. She bowed to her parents and got in her palanquin. She took a maid with her and came to Sultanpur. She came and bowed to Bebe Nanaki ji's feet. Bebe Nanaki ji blessed her and had her sit in the home. For many days, she spent time in the home. A separate home was built on the property for Guru Nanak Dev ji. The new home was cool in the summer and warm in the cold. Pots, pans, dishes and other household items were kept in the home. Ghee, salt, sugar and flour was kept in the home in abundance. Bebe Nanaki ji had arranged for all this. She also gave jewellery with gold and gems. Bebe Nanaki ji was very happy to see her brother's home. The Lotus-body would spend all day and night at the shop. He wouldn't come home. If he would come home, he wouldn't speak to Mata Sulakhani ji. He did not show any love towards her. The customers and poor people would always gather at the Modikhana. Guru ji didn't bring any money home. He only gave donations. He was great at giving donations. He started this tradition for Sikhi. There was always a crowd at the Modikhana. Guru ji gave without laziness, day and night. The wise ones would praise Guru ji. Some were jealous.
Mata Sulakhani ji would get upset when someone would slander Guru ji. She would see the shop and get angry at the way Guru ji behaved. She thought to herself: "he doesn't know the needs of the home. He gives donations outside of the home. He doesn't save any money. He keeps giving it away. The things needed for Ghrist requires money. There are many expenses. If a Ghristi has money, they can do their tasks but my husband doesn't think about that. Whatever comes to him he gives it away. He doesn't think about saving anything. Nobody stops him. They all listen to him." Mata Sulakhani ji thought about this all day and all night. She was upset all the time. She was angry. She would go to Bebe Nanaki ji sometimes and say to her in anger: "why don't you speak to your brother? How will his Ghrist go forward? He doesn't come home to show himself. He gives away all of the money. He is a big donor." Bebe Nanaki ji heard this from her sister-in-law with respect. She spoke to her with sweet and calming words as she understood the way of the world: "whatever he says, you should do. Whatever he does, be happy with him. He is smart in every way. What can we tell him? He is already wise. Let go of your bad thoughts about him. Be obedient towards him. Whatever item you wish for, tell me. I will get it for you. It is good to be obedient. You will be in joy and peace." When Mata Sulakhani ji heard the sweet words of Bebe Nanaki ji, she went quiet. Mata Sulakhani ji went to her own home. She was worried though. She spent a lot of time like this. She remained quiet.