The Sikhs heard Guru Angad Dev ji’s command and came at once. The Sikhs were surprised to hear Guru ji’s words and did all the tasks he asked for. They bowed their heads to all his commands. Guru Amardas ji was given a bath. New clothes were given to Guru Amardas ji to wear. He came into the presence of Guru Angad Dev ji and bowed to his feet. He sat down beside Guru ji. The Sangat in and around the area came to the Guru’s court. Guru Angad Dev ji was sitting in the middle of the Sangat, just as the Sun is placed in the centre of the nine planets. As the sun rises, the darkness and thieves run away. The ignorance is gone, due to Guru Angad Dev ji’s radiance. The slanderers ran away. Just as the owl goes blind as the sun rises, so did the ignorant, not seeing the radiance of Guru ji. The saints blossomed like the lotus flower, seeing Guru ji. The Jagyaso (the seeker of truth and bliss) were like bees around flowers. Many other ideologies in the world were dimmed, like stars in the sky. They aren’t seen when the sun comes up. Guru ji’s radiance made all of the stars fade away. The people with bad intentions were now powerless and drooping like the Kumud flower (waterlily) when the sun comes up. The moral and truthful people were awake but the ill-intentioned were asleep. The Jagyasos were immersed in Bhagti. The people that were indulged in their own sensory pleasures, were unaware of the Guru’s radiance. Guru Angad Dev ji’s face was radiantly red, just as the sun coming up in the east, colours the sky a deep scarlet. Guru ji was in his own bliss and spoke to Sri Amardas ji: “oh Purkha! Sri Amar, my beloved, come and sit on my throne. This throne is the seat of raj (worldly) and jog (spirituality) kingdom. Come and sit here and be radiant.” Guru ji had Guru Amardas ji dressed in new clothes. Guru Angad Dev ji had Baba Bhudda ji place the tilak, the mark of the Guruship on to the forehead of Guru Amardas ji. Guru Angad Dev ji spoke: “the complete treasure of Bhagti (devotion), vairagya (love), jog (the connection to the Brahm) and Tutt Gyaan (complete knowledge), I give to you. Donate this wealth to the world, whosoever asks for it. This treasure will never be depleted. In fact, it will grow, the more you give it away. The powerful mantra that saves all, “Vahiguru,” is being chanted all around. Look, Guru Amardas ji who stand before you with their hands folded, awaiting your orders:
The Nau Niddhis:
Padam- having children;
Maha Padam- having precious gems;
Kharab – riches;
Kund- trading in gold;
Nil- trading in precious gems;
Sankh- edible delicacies;
Kachhap- food and clothes in abundance;
Mukund- mastery in arts, music and poetry;
Makar- skill of weaponry and sovereignty on others
The 18 Siddhis:
Anima - ability to become very small, minute.
Mahema - to become big, gain colossal size.
Garima - to become heavy, gain an excessive weight.
Laghima - to become light, subtle.
Praptee - to get success, achieve goals, and get fulfilled.
Prakamya - to read the minds of other people.
Eeshihta (Isatva) - lordliness, and power to persuade others.
Vashihta (Vasitva) - to control other’s mind. Self control - control over all senses.
Door-Darshan - to see all, clairvoyance.
Door-Sarvan - to hear all, clairaudience.
Par-Kaya Parvesh - ability to enter other’s body. To rejuvenate, he/she may discard his/her own old body and enter that of a (dying) young person.
Annuram - freedom from hunger and thirst.
Kaamroop - adopt desired form, ability to change the form to that of another person.
Savichhatt-Mirtu - to die at will, to die the way one wants to.
Sankalap Siddhi - to get desires fulfilled, to have all that one wants.
Apprittehatt-Gatee - ability to go anywhere without any hindrance or obstruction.
Mano-Veg - to go anywhere at the speed of thought.
Sur-Kareera - to have enjoyment along with Gods, to join them in enjoyments (merry making).
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Lakhmi (Goddess of wealth), Devatas, Singers, musicians and dancers of the Sach Khand court.
Look, the Devata of Creation and knowledge, Brahma, has come to see you and stands ready to obey your commands.
The leaders of the three loks (realms) and its powers: Inder (the king of the Devatas), Brihaspati (the Guru of the Devatas), Digpaal (guardians of directions): Brahma (Zenith), Vishnu (Nadir), Shiva (centre), Kubera (North), Yama (South), Inder (East), Varun (West), Isana (Northeast), Agni (Southeast), Vayu (Northwest), Nirriti (Southwest) are all standing in front of you, waiting for your commands, Guru Amardas ji.
You will just need to look at them at they will fold their hands and bow their heads to you.” Sri Guru Amar ji saw all of these powers, Devatas and Devis; and spoke out of humility: “I have no use for them and desire nothing from them. When will I need them? I only need your feet to reside in my heart. Guru ji, you know the desires of all the hearts, you do as you please. Please fulfill my wish and live inside my heart. I don’t need anything else.” Guru Angad Dev ji then spoke again: “all of these powers you see before you, come to you without calling for them. They stay close to the Throne of Akaal Purakh. Even though you don’t need or want them, they will always be waiting for your command. They will follow your wishes. They were all created by Akaal Purakh, Guru Nanak Sahib ji along with the universe. You are now the master of the universe and more powerful than all of these powers, skills and Devatas. Whether you call them, use them, or not, they will always stay by your side, waiting for your holy words. You are not only the Guru of Sikhs and humans; but you are now the Guru of the Universe, Devatas, skills and powers. Raj and Jog are now yours. Preach the wisdom of Bhagti and spread the true name, Satnam. Thousands will become your Sikhs and will receive the true knowledge from you. They will all be saved. Seeing your Bhagti of Love, I am giving you everything.” Guru Angad Dev ji took the 5 Paisas and the coconut from Baba Bhudda ji and placed them in front of Guru Amardas ji and fulfilled the tradition of passing the Guru Ghuddi to the next Guru. Guru Angad Dev ji circumvented around Guru Amardas ji three times and placed the coconut in to Guru Amardas ji’s lap. Guru Angad Dev ji then bowed to Guru Amardas ji, completing the transition of the Guru Singhasan (throne) to Guru Amardas ji. Guru Angad Dev ji then declared out loud in the Sangat: “my Sikhs, my sons, my servants who wish to have me by their side when they pass through this world, get up now and bow to Guru Amardas ji’s feet. Do not follow any other ideology.” Baba Bhudda ji heard the Guru’s words and got up first, with great enthusiasm and devotion. Baba Bhudda ji bowed to Guru Amardas ji. The rest of the Sikhs got up and came to bow to Guru Amardas Sahib ji.
The sons of Guru Angad Dev ji remained seated. Guru ji looked towards them and noticed that they had ego in their minds. Guru Angad Dev ji spoke to Baba Dasu: “get up and bow your forehead in front of Guru Amardas ji.” Baba Dasu heard his father and replied: “listen Pitha ji, he is our servant. For one, he has taken my right to the Guru throne. Secondly, you wish to have me bow in front of him? This cannot happen. You have given him your throne and left us dry. Now you are leaving us. You did not listen to us and now you have started your own path. Just as you were the servant and received the greatness, you have now given the glory to your servant.” After hearing Baba Dasu, Guru ji gave the command to Baba Dattu: “son, bow your head.” Dattu did not obey either. He remained seated and talked about his own greatness. Guru Angad Dev ji did not say anything.
Guru Angad Dev ji addressed the Sangat again: “my form is now Guru Amardas ji, as you see before you. Do not see any difference between myself and him. Consider both of us as one.” Guru ji then gave the command: “prepare a feast at this time. Distribute the Langar to the Sangat and make sure everyone is happy. Let there be a celebration.” Guru Amardas ji then got up and the Langar was prepared. Satguru ji ate Langar and distributed it to the Sangat. After eating, Guru Angad Dev ji sat on top of the Guru’s throne again. Guru ji was very blissful and his radiance was illuminating brightly. The Sikhs talked amongst themselves: “Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji took his physical body to Sach Khand. Bhagat Kabeer ji and others went with their bodies as well.” As the Sikhs talked, Guru Angad Dev ji sensed what was being talked about. Guru ji thought to himself: “the Sikhs are in doubt. The ones that are in doubt do not have the true knowledge, the true wisdom. They do not know that saints are not attached to their bodies. If their doubt is not dispelled, then what would be the reward of being in my presence? They will lose their deeds if this doubt stays in their minds. I will need to remove their doubt as a reward for doing my Sangat. Letting go of faith is a big sin, their trust will be unstable.” Guru ji decided to do bless them and thought of a plan. Guru Angad Dev ji was seated on his throne. In a moment’s glance, he disappeared, just like that. Nobody was close be and couldn’t figure out where he went. Seeing this, everyone was amazed and shocked. Only the Guru knew his own play. In every direction, the Sikhs started to yell out: “Guru ji has left for Sach Khand, along with his physical body! Satguru ji is no longer here!” Guru Amardas ji was doing seva in the Langar and came running as soon as he heard the news. The throne of the Guru was empty. Seeing the unique drama of Guru Angad Dev ji, Guru Amardas ji just stood there. Nobody else knew what was going on, except for his equal. Guru Amardas ji said in his heart: “why has Sri Guru ji done this act?” Guru Amardas ji sensed the whole story: why and how this happened. He then began to sing the glories of Guru Angad Dev ji in order for him to come back:
You are the cloud of bliss; the king of kings. You are without beginning or end; there is none equal to you. You grant your servants mukti; you give the sun and moon their light. You give the world many gifts; you give the world food and subsistence. Your way is beautiful and unique; whoever sings or hears your praises, becomes pure. The Devatas and the demons all bow to you and you are their master. You are without birth and away from Maya. You are the conscious and aware form. You are above traditions and boundaries. You carry the world; I bow to you. You are deep and mysterious; you cannot be located or found, if someone tries to. The people of the world are not aware of your glory; they do not know how great you are. The people of the world are without faith and therefore cannot see you. You are the supreme and you have blessed your servants. You relieved my pain and made me recite the name of Akaal Purakh. You are bound by the love of your servants and follow your own way. Just as gold is purified by heating it, that is how you are gracious to your servants. You are free and the ocean of bliss. The moon waxes and wanes, therefore it cannot be compared to you. You are the Gobind, the nourisher of the world and the destroyer of the haters. I bow to you; I bow to you.
Oh, Satguru ji, why have you disappeared into yourself? It was wrong for people to doubt you. Please give us the blessing of your presence. Just as you did before, please follow the same tradition. Please do not do this unique act. Please leave your body here and then go to Sach Khand.” Guru Angad Dev ji heard the words of love and the praises that Guru Amardas ji sang. He was filled with love. Guru Angad Dev ji reappeared on top of his throne. Everyone saw him come back and rejoiced. They all shouted out “jai, jai” and ran to Guru Angad Dev ji’s feet.