Seeking the sanctuary of Sri Guru ji’s feet, the pain of being born and dying goes away; just as a poor person receives the Paaras and destroys his poverty.
Sri Bala Sandhur Vaach..
Sri Guru ji travelled on. Where Alalacheen birds lived, Guru ji came there. They were so strong that they could grab small elephants and fly away, really high. Their size was really big and their wingspan was really wide. The Giver of Joy came to that place. This is where Prahlaad ji lived. He was sitting there with his eyes closed. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji arrived there and said: “Sri Kartaarang, Sri Kartaar,” in a loud voice. Prahlaad ji lost his Dhyaan and saw Prabhoo ji. He was really surprised to see Guru ji. He said: “who are you and where are you from? Who brought you to this place? No human has the capability to come here. Where do you wish to go?” Guru ji heard this and spoke: “the Simran of the Naam that you have done in a great way; you had faith upon the Parmeshwar that was really deep; your fear was destroyed, day and night, you did the Simran of the One Naam; who protected you and killed your tyrants; I am the lover of the same Naam. I do Simran of the Treasure of all the Virtues. I have his powers. I wished to have your Darshan and came to you.” Prahlaad ji heard this and said: “how did you clean the bowl and how did you drip the milk? How did you warm it and add the curds? How did you set the milk and how did you churn the butter? How did you eat the butter? Tell me everything, how you did the great effort.” Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji spoke: “I cleansed the body with the Naam. Forgiveness was the cow. Santokh was the milk. I warmed the milk with the heat of the body, burning the desires. The wisdom of the Guru was the curd. The Satsangat was the best place to set the milk to make yoghurt. The pondering of the mind was used to churn the butter. I let go of my ego, that was the churning. To accept the will was the taste. By the Guru’s blessing, I was satiated.” Prahlaad Bhagat heard this and bowed his head while folding his hands. Guru ji saw the pure love of Prahlaad ji and bowed to his feet as well. Both were happy to see each other.
Prahlaad ji spoke: “you are the Avatar in the world just as Narsingh ji came with my wish. When the saints are given pain in the world, the Dharam becomes spoiled; then Akaal Purakh comes to earth, taking on a human body and stabilizes and establishes the Dharam.” He praised Guru ji and bowed, who destroyed the sins. Listen Sri Guru Angad Dev ji, I then asked Prahlaad ji: “please tell us your Katha about how the Prabhoo saved you. Your Katha is known in the world but I wish to hear it from your mouth.” When Prahlaad ji heard my request, the wise Prahlaad ji then spoke: “I will tell you what happened. The Prabhoo came as Varaah because the brother of my father took the earth to the 6th Pataal and hid the Vedas. The earth called out to Parmeshwar for help. Varaah killed my uncle and took the earth back and established it again. When my father heard of his brother’s death, he was in great pain. He became very angry and became Vishnu’s enemy. He bit his lips and yelled at his servants: “Vishnu killed my radiant brother. Vishnu rides the Garud and sees everyone as the same but he still gets angry for his Bhagats. He let’s go of shame and cheats for the ones who do his Simran. He does anything for the love of his Bhagats. He cheated and became a bore to kill my brother, who gave me joy. He killed my brother for the Brahmins. My brother was scaring everyone but Vishnu made the world fearless. Go and find the Brahmins. Kill them all! Wherever you see the Bhagats of Vishnu, kill them!” My father’s servants heard my father’s commands and went to fight. They were Daynts. I will tell you their names: Duvaisur, Sambhar, Namchi, Teen Nain, Ilval, Paka, Sakun, Paloman the strong, Biparchit and many more. They all went to the world to find the great Munnis and Brahmins. They found them and fought them. They burnt their villages and killed the cows. They killed the Brahmins and cows at sight. Fear spread in the world. The Munnis and Brahmins ran away, leaving their homes. The Mandirs were destroyed to dust. Yagna, home and Tapp were stopped. The crowd was anxious. The Devatas fell from Heaven. They disguised themselves and lived in the world. Nobody spoke of Yagnas or homes. Haranakash (Hirankashap according to the Puranas but it is Haranakash according to Sikh Scholars. Hirankashap was the one killed by Varaah) was my father who went to do Tapp. He wanted to win all 10 directions and the Digpals. He did Tapp for this. He was determined to win. He did a strict Tapp with determination. He sat on the peak of the Mandrachal Mountain. He fell in love with the Tapp. He raised his arms upwards. His locks shined in the sun. He stood on his toe. He stood like this for a long time. He did a strict Tapp. His dreadlocks caught on fire. The smoke from the fire spread in every direction. It spread in the whole world. The Devatas and humans were anxious to see the fire and Tapp. The oceans had storms. The stars broke and fell. In all 10 directions, there was the fire of destruction. The 7 continents had earthquakes. The mountains trembled. Everyone was scared. They all went to Brahma, the Kamalasan (the One who sits on the Lotus). They bowed to him and said: “how are you sitting here without worry? Haranakash (Hirankashap) is doing a strict Tapp. Fear has spread everywhere. We can no longer remain patient. You need to find a solution for his Tapp. Haranakash will do the Tapp till your world is not destroyed. We have heard this news in the world that he wishes to win Brahmpuri and erase the difference between sin and virtue. He wants to remove you. He wants to start his own traditions. If this happens, the Vedas and its traditions will be destroyed. There will be no sin or virtue. Do what you think is good now. Oh Master, destroy the problem in the world. The Brahmins, cows and saints on earth; you are their saviour. You are the bridge of the Karma and Dharma. You give joy to all.”
Brahma heard the Devatas and respected them. He then went to my father who was doing a strict Tapp. My father could not be seen as his body was filled with grass as he was doing Tapp for many years. His body was covered with soil and grass. There were many Bamboo trees growing around him with many snake burrows. His body was just bones and joints. His skin, blood and flesh were eaten away by insects. His body could be seen in the plants like the sun shining through the cloud. Brahma saw this strict Tapp and became surprised. He was happy and said: “get up son! Your karma is coming to fruition. Nobody has ever done a Tapp like this and nobody will ever do such a Tapp. This is the truth. You did a Tapp for 100 Divine years without drinking water or eating food. You were able to keep your Pranas like this. Your Tapp is strict. My patience is gone. You made me happy. Get up and ask for what you wish. My Darshan is successful for you. I will give you what you wish for.” Brahma then removed the grass and insects from my father’s body. He put water on my father and washed him up. The great warrior came out of the dirt. His body became as hard as rock. His radiance was like fire. His body shinned. He saw Brahma ji and was very happy. He folded his hands and bowed to Brahma. He praised Brahma ji: “I bow to the one who mounts the swan and rides it. I bow to the one with 4 faces. You are the support of the 3 Gunas. You created the universe with your power. You created the Pranas, Budh, Munn and the Indrees. You give the power for all the senses. You are the creator. Your virtues are unlimited. You give the Gyaan via the Vedas. You are the one that has the Yagnas performed. You are omnipotent and without vices. You are unlimited. You are omniscient. You are the Sri Prabhoo ji. I bow to your feet. You are the Brahm form in every heart. You are the inspirer of all. You are the protagonist being. You are the indestructible Hari. Your wealth and power have no end. I bow to the Bhagwanta, over and over again. If you are going to give me a deserving boon, please give me what I ask for, oh root of the world. Till where your creation exists to, I don't wish to die. I don't wish to die inside or outside; day or night; by any weapon; on the ground or in the sky; on the mountain or in the sky; not by any Devata, Daynt, Jach or Naga; may I never be killed by any of them; no one should be able to kill me in a duel battle; the way everyone obeys you, they should obey me in the same way. There should be no other king in my kingdom. I wish to destroy all my enemies. The Lokpals should be under my command. Give me this boon, oh great one." Brahma ji heard the Daint Raaj's boon and said: "you have asked for an impossible boon. Your Tapp is so great though that I can't refuse. Evmast! It shall be as you say!" Brahma ji then disappeared. He went to his home.
When Haranakash was granted his boon, he was really happy. He became egotistical. He thought of his brother and got angry. He became the enemy of Sri Vishnu ji. He quickly conquered the 3 Loks. Nagas, humans and Devatas all feared him. He set up his residence in Heaven and enjoyed many pleasures of the dimensions. He sat on a bed that was white as milk foam and soft as flowers. The walls had diamonds and gold on them. The Attaris were made of crystals. His canopies were beautiful. They had stands of pearls hanging from them. The steps of Manis had gems. The pillars were beautiful. The beautiful women of the Devatas, who had taken the beauty of the world, they were all under his command. He enjoyed all of the pleasures of Heaven. He experienced all the pleasures. When he defeated all of the kings of the 3 Loks, he sat on the throne of the whole world. He called the Lokpals. They brought gifts for him, in fear. They all worshiped him. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiv did not though. The other Devatas and Lokpals all bowed their heads. His fierce command was cast over all. Inder, Soorya and Chander feared him. If someone planted something, it gave unlimited fruits. The Devatas feared Haranakash and made sure all the fruits and vegetables were grown quickly. Haranakash's command was strict. The Devatas were anxious and scared. They all came to the shelter of Kartaar. They praised the Kartaar: "oh Paarbrahm, Gun Nidh Bhagwanta, Sri Parmeshwar Kamalkant, Deen Dayaal Gobind, you are infinite. You listen to the saints and the weak. You destroy the pain and protect your bhagats. You destroy the enemy. You are the Sat, Chit and Anand form that gives Mukti. We bow to you, oh giver of peace. Destroy our pain, oh Master of the Universe. Destroy the Daynt who doesn’t let us do your Bhagti." When the Devatas made a request, Akaal Purakh's voice sounded from the sky: "don't be scared. Don't be worried. I know the corruptness of the Daynts. In his home, a great Sadhoo will be born. He will oppose his own son for doing my Bhagti. I will then come to protect the Bhagat. I will destroy Haranakash and save his son." Hearing the Akaash Vaani, the Devatas bowed their hands with their hands folded. They all went back to their abodes and had faith that they will be protected. They knew that the Daynt will be destroyed and their problems will be erased.”