In this way, the Satguru came back to Goindwal. Baba Bhudda ji stayed with Guru ji for a few days. Baba Dhatu’s leg continued to hurt. The pain was quite a bit and was spreading from the bone. He had committed a great sin and it was hurting for this reason. He wouldn’t go to ask for forgiveness from Guru ji. He thought to himself: “I am too embarrassed to go to Guru ji. My pride would be nothing if I go to the Sangat and ask for forgiveness. I can’t show my face to Guru ji.” He continued to take the pain and remained in his home.
Satguru ji was above joy and sorrow. Both were the same to him. Guru ji was the treasure of forgiveness. He never judged anyone as good or bad and certainly did not say that in words. He blessed everyone with his divine vision. Baba Bhudda ji folded his hands and asked for leave. He was a great Brahmgyaani whose focus was always in the Guru’s feet. He was the highest but his mind was the lowest. He considered himself low.
In the village Dhulla, Bhai Paro Jhulka ji was a great devotee. He was immersed in the love of Parmeshwar Satguru. He knew of the glory of the Satguru and would always read and ponder Gurbani. He wished to see Akaal Purakh and came to Goindwal to see Guru ji. He bowed to Guru ji and sat down. He had great love and devotion in his heart, which the Guru sensed right away. Guru ji called him “param hans,” as soon as he saw him. Bhai Gurdas ji mentions that: Guru Amardas ji called Bhai Paro: “Param Hans.” Bhai Paro ji was a fully awakened person and only saw the one Akaal Purakh in the whole world. This was the highest level of Brahmgyaan. As Satguru ji called him “Param Hans,” Bhai Paro ji became one with the Brahm Saroop and was one with his real self. He immediately reached the highest state. Jog, Vairagya, Bhagti and Brahmgyaan were given to him in his heart. Niddhis, siddhis and Riddhis were all given to him by Satguru ji. This happened as soon as he came to Satguru ji. Bhai Paro ji was a merchant, but his focus was always on the Satguru. Both Jog (the way of saints) and bhog (the pleasures of the world) were given to him. He lived in the world like a lotus flower, not drenched by the water of desires in the world while fulfilling his worldly duties. He would stay two days at home and then return to Guru ji for most of his time. He would always long for the Guru’s presence.
One day, Bhai Paro ji was going to Goindwal, mounted on his horse. The horse was galloping very fast. It was running as fast as a bird flying. Bhai Paro ji was very powerful, and so nature and animals sensed his wishes and followed through accordingly. The horse seemed have been flying. There was a Navaab (governor) going to Delhi with his army. The whole army was on top of elephants. The Navaab saw Bhai Paro ji and noticed the horse going so fast. He saw Bhai Paro ji’s radiance and was really surprised. He wanted to see who this great being was. He quickly went to Bhai Paro ji and stood in front of him. He wanted to see who this saint was and wanted his blessings. Bhai Paro ji was a very powerful saint now, higher than many Avatars because of Guru ji’s blessings. The Navaab got off his elephant and bowed to Bhai Paro ji’s feet. Bhai Paro ji blessed him with his vision. The Navaab’s heart was filled with love and his vices were all destroyed, just by seeing Bhai Paro ji. He folded his hands and said: “oh great saint, what is your name? Where are you going and where are you coming from? I wish to become your servant.” Bhai Paro ji answered him: “my name is Paro and I am going to see my Guru. I wish to go quickly to Goindwal.” The Navaab was filled with contentment and said: “where is your Guru? Please take me with you so I may see him. Your Guru must be great because you are so radiant and full of Allah’s light.” Bhai Paro ji responded: “if you want to go with me, then reject your army, wealth and pleasures. Then you will be able to benefit from touching the Guru’s feet.” The Navaab was filled with love. Right away, the Navaab willed everything to his son. He gave him all his wealth and army. He now had the opportunity to meet a great saint that will give him his peace. This was a rare opportunity that only came with good karma. He said to his son: “serve the Emperor well. Don’t think of me anymore. I am going to do Bandagi (Bhakti) and I am going to the True Guru.” He thus instructed his son, and went along with Bhai Paro ji, renouncing his title and wealth.
When the Navaab saw Satguru ji, he bowed to him. Guru Sahib ji was very happy and said to Bhai Paro ji: “Paro, you are great. You are gracious and help many people. You are one with Akaal Purakh and you are helping others to connect as well. To meet and speak with Saints is the highest thing to do. There is nothing better of a gift than to be in the company of saints. Saints can break all your bonds, relieving your pain and desires.” Bhai Paro ji told Guru ji the whole story of how they met and how they came together to Goindwal. He told Guru ji of how the Navaab renounced his wealth and title. Guru ji already knew everything and blessed the Navaab. Guru ji broke the bonds of the Navaab from the cycle of birth and death. Satguru ji’s love resided in the heart of the Navaab now. His attachment to desires and the pain from the desires, were all gone now. The Navaab was in bliss. He stayed with Guru ji for many days. To be in the company of saints is the same as iron touching the philosopher’s stone, turning to gold. He was like the burned manoor (low quality iron) but was now golden. He reached the state of Parmanand (complete, unwavering bliss). His mind was completely still and quiet. After a month, he left with Bhai Paro ji to Bhai Paro ji’s village.
In Bhai Paro ji’s village of Dhulla, there lived a person named Bhai Laaloo ji. Bhai Laaloo ji and Bhai Paro ji were good friends. Bhai Paro ji recited the Satguru’s name day and night. Bhai Laaloo ji was inspired by Bhai Paro ji and would sit with him. Bhai Laaloo ji’s vices died and his mind was at peace in Bhai Paro ji’s company.
One day, Bhai Paro ji wished to see Guru ji and was about to leave, Bhai Laaloo ji spoke: “Paro ji, you seem to be going to Guru ji. Please take me along. I wish to be released from my bonds. I am afraid of the cycle of birth and death. I wish to be in the company of Guru ji and become his Sikh. I wish to receive his teachings to wash all of my doubts away. The Gurmukh Sikhs are gracious. You are blessed by Guru ji.” Bhai Laaloo ji had love in his heart now and his throat swelled up with emotion. He bowed to Bhai Paro ji’s feet. He was anxious to meet Guru ji. Bhai Paro ji took Bhai Laaloo ji and went to Goindwal.
Bhai Paro ji and Bhai Laaloo ji arrived in Goindwal. They entered the Guru’s home compound and took the dust from the Guru’s home and put it on their foreheads. They then went to the Langar and had Langar to eat. They were in bliss and purified by being there. They then went to visit Guru ji and bowed to him. Bhai Laaloo ji saw Guru ji but couldn’t get enough of looking at him. Such a beautiful sight it was, the Guru’s form. The gracious Guru ji then spoke casually: “Laaloo has been deeply coloured by the colour of Akaal Purakh.” Bhai Laaloo ji instantly reached the highest state of bliss. Day and night, Bhai Laaloo ji would think of Guru ji from that day onwards. Guru ji saw his love and blessed Bhai Laaloo ji by placing his hand on his head. Bhai Laaloo ji then reached Brahmgyaan, right away. Bhai Laaloo ji was now complete and his love grew along with the Guru’s blessing. One day, Guru ji was really gracious and gave Laaloo ji many blessings. There are many dimensions with ghosts and demons which are not seen. Bhai Laaloo ji was made the Guru of those invisible dimensions. Guru ji sent a message to the people of those dimensions that they are to worship Bhai Laaloo ji. The people of those dimensions began to come visit Bhai Laaloo ji and listened to his commands. They would be in his presence all the time, but no one else could see them. They would do exactly what Bhai Laaloo ji would tell them to do. They came from thousands of miles away and brought him many gifts.
There was a Pathaan (person from Pashtun culture from Afghanistan area) merchant who was very close to Bhai Laaloo ji. He would conduct his business on ships, bringing goods to different islands. Once, his ship had a break and all his merchandise was destroyed at sea. There was a big storm in the sea that damaged his ship. The Pathaan managed to survive by hanging on to a raft. The raft drifted to an island. He saw a village on the island and spoke to one of the inhabitants: “what country is this and what is it called? Who are the people that live here?” The inhabitants of the island were from a different dimension. They saw the human and laughed. They said to the Pathaan: “this is the place of people who are invisible to your world. What are you doing here?” The Pathaan was scared and replied to them: “I am from a far-off land called Punjab. My ship sank and I came here by God’s grace.” The people of the island heard Punjab and then asked the Pathaan: “do you know Bhai Laaloo ji?” The Pathaan was extremely happy to hear his friend’s name and said: “yes! I live with Bhai Laaloo ji and bow to him when I see him. He is a great saint and we have a deep love for each other.” The inhabitants then gave the Pathaan a place to sit and served him with great respect upon hearing his words. The Pathaan remembered Bhai Laaloo ji and shed tears of emotion. The people of the island asked the Pathaan: “why are you crying? We are the Sikhs of Laaloo ji. We will do what you say.” The Pathaan said to the people: “please show me Bhai Laaloo ji. I have lost everything and I wish to go to Punjab.” The people gave the Pathaan two rubies and said: “please give these rubies to Bhai Laaloo ji. Take other diamonds and gems for yourself but give these two rubies to Bhai Laaloo ji.” The Pathan was very happy. The people got the Pathaan to close his eyes and sent him home. When he opened his eyes, he was in his home. He went to Laaloo ji and gave him the two rubies and bowed to him, reciting his glory. He then told him what had happened to him: “oh great saint, I have come back to you, with your blessing.”
Bhai Laaloo ji took the two rubies and presented them to Satguru Amardas ji. Guru ji said to Laaloo ji: “I have the gem of the name of Akaal Purakh in my heart. Throw these rubies into the river. Do not fall in love with these rubies to do your business.” Bhai Laaloo ji obeyed Guru ji’s command and threw them into deep waters. The glory of the Satguru and the Sikhs of the Satguru is great. They are gracious to the world.