The history of Sri Guru Amardas ji will now begin. Listen to this history carefully, oh Sikhs of the Guru, and bless the writer with Sikhi. The history was collected from many sources by Kavi Santokh Singh ji and bounded in beautiful poetic measures. Sri Guru Amar Das ji was like the sun, who ascended the Guru’s throne; whose radiance illuminated in every direction. Guru ji held the get-together in Khadoor and came back to Goindwal, afterwards. Guru ji had come back, as the Guru, now in a bliss of his own. There was a room in his home, on the top floor, with windows in all 4 directions. This room was known as a chabarra. He sat inside the chabarra and closed the doors. He would sit inside in a deep Samadhi (meditation). He didn’t speak to anyone. He was in solitude and immersed himself into his own light. He was in total bliss. As he had received the eternal light of the Guruship, he had reached the highest form of Brahmgyaan that any Avatar could ever be in. The Vedas could not discuss this light nor could this state be ever described or talked about, because no Avatar had ever been in this high state. This was Guru Nanak Dev ji’s light, it was Akaal Purakh’s limitless light. This was the Gurupurshotam Avatar, the Avatar of Akaal Purakh. He was immersed in total bliss. One drop of this bliss would add up to all of the powers and knowledge ever known. The whole world’s awareness is in its one drop. From the smallest insect to the outer most galaxies, Guru Amardas ji felt everything. The universe in return, could not find where this endless ocean of power and awareness ended. It had no end. The wisest person could not describe this state. Guru ji was in a single state, ultimate bliss, samadhi. How can a lover let go of this blissful samadhi?
Many Sikhs gathered in front of his home to meet Guru Amardas ji. Sikhs from far and wide found out that Guru Amardas ji was in Goindwal. Rich and poor, they all came to meet Guru Amardas ji. Everyone gathered and discussed amongst themselves: “we need to figure out a way so that Guru ji comes out to meet us all. It is not good: that Guru ji stays seated in a samadhi like this. He should give us the opportunity to be in his divine presence, just as the Gurus before him did.” Everyone spoke to Baba Bhudda ji and said: “you should go and meet him and tell him about the Sikh Sangat wanting to meet him. Tell him that, many Sikhs have gathered. They wish to see him just as the Chakor partridge wishes to see the moon.” Baba Bhudda ji responded: “Guru ji is omniscient (all-knowing) and omnipotent (all-powerful). He knows what is in everyone’s hearts, without anyone saying anything. When he has pity on us, he will be gracious and grace us with his presence.” Everyone was saddened by Baba Bhudda ji’s words. They couldn’t object. So, they stayed quiet.
The Sikhs waited day-after-day. The wish to meet Guru ji grew increasingly unbearable over time. The Sikhs would say: “when will we meet Guru ji? Just as the Chatrik (cuckoo) awaits the Swanti boond (the Swanti Boond is a rare raindrop that is the first to fall during a rainfall, while the moon crosses the Swati Nakshatra-Arcturus star system. This rain drop is believed by the Vedas, and other ancient texts, to form the pearls in sea creatures, the Kapoor flower on top of a Banana tree, the venom inside the cobra and satisfies the thirst of the Chatrik, among many other things in nature) just as a wife, separated from her husband, yearns for him; how the Chakwa does not wish to see the sun, that is how the Sangat is without seeing the Guru.” When all their attempts were gone in vain, they then approached a Sikh named Bhai Bhulloo ji, who was the personal attendant of Guru Amardas ji.
Satguru ji was very happy with Bhai Bhulloo ji. He was drenched in the love for the Guru and would stand in front of Guru ji, all the time. When Guru ji would speak and ask him to do a seva, he would perform it with great enthusiasm. Otherwise, he would just stand in front of Guru ji, waiting for his orders. Guru ji loved him very much. Baba Bhudda ji and other Sikhs called Bhai Bhulloo ji over to them and said: “the Sangat has gathered here, waiting to see Satguru ji. They have been here for seven days now. Just as the lotus flower, wilts away without seeing the sun, that is how they are.” Bhai Bhulloo ji folded his hands and responded to them: “I will do as you say, I will go and tell Guru ji so that all of you may see him. To do this favor for you, there is no other better deed than this.” He told everyone to stand with him by Guru ji’s door. Bhai Bhulloo ji went inside the chabarra and stood in front of Guru Sahib. He folded his hands and said: “oh, omniscient, omnipotent Prabhoo, the Sangat is standing outside with great love in their hearts. They wish to meet you, Lord. They live by the teachings of Sikhi. Just as a drying tree wishes for water; just as a child wishes to see its father, that is how they are now, Satguru ji.” Guru ji heard the wishes of the Sangat. He was gracious and spoke to Bhai Bhulloo ji: “lay out a floor and hang a Chandooa (royal canopy), and tell all of the Sikhs to sit there.” Bhai Bhulloo ji did as he was instructed by Guru ji. Guru ji then came and sat on the Guru’s throne. Guru ji responded to the love from the Sikhs and fulfilled his duty as Guru.
Just as an Emperor comes, wearing new clothes, Guru Nanak Dev ji came wearing his third incarnation’s body and sat on his Singhasan. His radiance was illuminated in every direction. Just as actors play different roles in different plays, Guru ji changes his body in different times. People saw them all as three different beings but the closest Sikhs saw that it was Guru Nanak Dev ji, changing bodies and gracing them in different forms. “It is the same light going through different bodies.” They had this engrained in their hearts and didn’t forget this fact. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, then Sri Guru Angad Dev ji and now it’s Sri Guru Amar Das ji who sits on the Guru’s throne. Everyone came and bowed to Satguru ji and brought gifts. They visited Guru ji and rejoiced. They witnessed the love Guru ji had for them. The rays of the sun of knowledge illuminated the world. The darkness of ignorance faded away. He granted everyone’s wishes and gave them mukti. Baba Bhudda ji’s and other Sikh’s hearts that were burning, were now pure like gold, after gold is purified by heat. They all sat beside Guru ji, the most devoted ones. The Rababis did their Alaaps in Raag and began to sing Shabad Kirtan. The Guru’s court was now in session and the hearts of the Sikhs were in bliss. The Sikhs saw themselves as fortunate to be in the presence of Guru ji and to listen to Kirtan. Guru ji was in control of birth and death in the universe. He would wash away the sins of the Sikhs and make them recite the name of Akaal Purakh.
The third incarnation of the Guru Purshotam Avatar was now on the Guru’s throne. Baba Bhudda ji and the other Sikhs would sing the glories of Satguru Amardas ji:
“To save the humans of Kaliyuga, you have incarnated into human form. You came for the good of the Sikhs and to destroy the fear of death. You are omnipresent and explain to us what Bhagti means. You give everyone peace and are the creator of the universe. You are the Purakh (the complete one, the supreme one). You are one with the light of Akaal Purakh and in stillness. Oh Gurudev, you are without form and can’t be comprehended; you are one with the universe. Devatas, humans all worship you, oh light of Hari.
You destroy the sins of Kaliyuga; the universe bows to you; you save the bad and ill-willed; please save us as well. You are the master of all; you are without desire and you destroy all pain. You fulfill everyone’s heart’s desires; you destroy enemies and haters; you protect your servants. Oh, Guru Amardas ji, victory be to you! You are the master of the Devatas and the elements. You are undefeated and without death. You are our support.”
The Sikhs sang the glories of Satguru ji in this way: “please grace us with your presence everyday, Prabhoo ji! Please stay with your servants, as you are our support. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji and Sri Guru Angad Dev ji have left for Sach Khand. You are now the Guru. Please bless us with the name of Akaal Purakh.” Guru ji heard all of the Sikhs’ pleas and said: “I live within the hearts of all the Sikhs. I will fulfill whatever is in your heart.” The Sikhs and Guru Sahib were united again. All the pain was gone; all the hurdles were gone. After conversing with the Sikhs, Guru ji got up and left. In this way, Guru ji would visit and sit with the Sikhs everyday. The Lion Guru, killed the Deer of attachment. Kavi Santokh Singh is content seeing the Guru in this way.