Being in great pain, Mai Das set off to see Sri Satguru ji. He was moving fast and got tired. He rested during the night and walked during the day. He recited the name of Krishan Satguru and said to himself: “Sri Guru Amar ji is the Parbraham. I want to see him in the form of Shyam (the dark one). I want to see his four-armed form wearing the Banmala. I want my wish fulfilled so my faith grows.” He finally arrived in Goindwal and went straight to the Langar place. He asked for Langar and ate it. He was fully satisfied with the Langar and then went to go see Guru Amardas ji. He went into the court of Guru Amardas ji and saw the Guru from afar. It was the exact form in which he envisioned in his heart. It was the form that the Vedas praised. He saw the form and was amazed. He stopped in his tracks and kept staring. He saw the form, which was bright like the sun; a huge body; a golden crown on the head; long arms that reached the knees; the eyes were sharp; the nose was sharp; red coral lips; a great radiant forehead; golden hoops hanging from the ears; strands of black curly hair hanging downwards; yellow robes waving in the wind; the feet were high like the lotus flower, which were blissful and gave mukti to the servants. The nails on the hands were beautiful; the jewellery on the body was beautiful and radiant, lined with ruby and emerald work; the waist was thin like a lion’s waist; the chest was wide; the face was more mesmerizing than the full moon. This form destroyed all fears. The footprint of Bhrigu on the chest; Banmala/Vaijayanti Mala (garland of victory made of a theological flower. In the Vedic tradition, it also displayed an emerald, sapphire, ruby, pearl and diamond) in the neck; in the four hands were the Trishool, lotus flower, the conch and the Sudarshan Chakra; armlets hanging from the biceps; sandalwood essence on the body; high and wide shoulders; the muscles were strong and bulky; a blissful smile on the face; the giver of bliss; deserving of praise; the seed of the world, Gobind.
The beauty of Akaal Purakh could not be put into words. Who can sing all the praises? Millions of Kamadevas cannot match the beauty of Akaal Purakh. Neither can millions of suns and moons. Nobody is more beautiful than Satguru ji’s divine form. Mai Das Vaishno saw the form and lost the senses of his mind and body. He fell into a deep trance and forgot who he was and where he was standing. He was speechless. He closed his eyes and saw the same form in his soul. For a long time, he had his eyes closed. He saw the form in his heart and then he opened his eyes. He then saw Guru Amardas ji in his human form. The white Dastaar and white robes. Mai Das saw what he wanted to see. Guru ji returned to his human form and called out to Mai Das: “come, oh Bhagat. Come and sit close to me.” He heard Guru ji’s call and ran to Guru ji and put his head on Guru ji’s feet. Guru ji placed his right hand on Mai Das’s head. Mai Das began to sing Guru ji’s praises: “you are the master of the three worlds. You are the creator of the universe and sustain it. The universe then immerses back into you when it is destroyed. You are Dhan Satguru, the giver of Mukti. You save the people of Kaliyuga. I bow to you, blesser of the weak; you are without beginning and end; you are deeper than the ocean and you cannot be destroyed; you created the world and all its lifeforms; you created the 14 dimensions and play its drama. You live in all, but are not affected by their karma. You are the seed of seeds; you are the most detailed; you are the source of the universe; you are the one that gives life and feeds it; you are the one that destroys; you live in the universe but are not seen. You have no form and are infinite. No one can measure you. Only you know how big you are and how you move. You created the five tatts (water, fire, earth, air, space) five Gyaan Indriyas (Eyes-sight, Ears-sound, Nose-smell, Tongue-taste, Skin-touch) and five Karam Indriyas (speech, hands, feet, excretion function, procreation function). You created the 4 Khaanis (birthing processes: andaj-eggs, jeraj- womb, setaj – from sweat, utbhuj – from the ground). Whoever you bless, you give them the Naam of Akaal Purakh. That person can then recite the name of Akaal Purakh and be under your protection. They become wise and understand that their true self is the Aatma and not the body. They accept the will of Akaal Purakh and find it sweet; whether it is painful or pleasureful. Whoever sees you as their friend, their tasks are all completed. They see only you in all of creation. You are the ocean of altruism. You save the ones who have selfless love for you. You kill the vices and desires of your servants. You are the King of Kings and are radiant. You are in your own bliss with your wisdom. You incarnated in Kaliyuga as a Human but kept your powers hidden. You are in the third incarnation of the Guru and have saved many servants. You started the new tradition of Sikhi and destroyed the pain of all the Sikhs. You are the master of the universe; I sing your praises. You have saved me; you have blessed me. Oh Prabhoo, giver of mukti, giver of bliss, the omniscient one, omnipresent, omnipotent, I bow to you.”
Mai Das sang the praises of Guru ji with joy and love. He was blessed and the radiance of the infinite love was lit inside of him. He was fully aware of his real self now. He continued: “Oh Prabhoo, if you are happy with me, please make me the dust of your lotus feet. I wish to see you always and wash away the sins of my births.” Guru Amardas ji heard the praises by Mai Das and was pleased. He smiled and said to him: “Mai Das, stay with me now. You have seen Prabhoo here today. Your wishes have all been fulfilled. I will show you your Guru in 8 days. Stay in Goindwal and be in bliss. Stay with the Sikh Sangat.” Mai Das folded his hands and obeyed Guru ji’s command. He was without doubt now.
The Seva of the Baoli was in progress and the Sikhs were digging the dirt with the shovels. It was quite deep now, about 100 feet. They reached the point where the water was. When they reached the bottom, they came across a really big boulder which was about 25 feet by 25 feet. All of the Sikhs there tried to break the boulder and get to the water, but they were unsuccessful. Everyone requested Guru ji for a solution. Guru ji was omniscient and knew everything. There was a person named Manak Chand Pathreeya, who was a handsome and strong person born in the house of Kshatriyas. Guru ji said to him: “Manak Chand, pick up a sledgehammer and use your might to break the boulder, after saying Guru Nanak Dev ji’s name.” Guru ji said it out loud and so Manak Chand was inspired and motivated. He ran to Guru ji’s feet and bowed. Guru ji put his right hand on his back. Manak Chand took a sledgehammer and went down to the place of the boulder in the Baoli. He gave a mighty blow to the boulder and broke it. As he broke the boulder, a strong spring of water came out with full force from the ground. It was so much water that came with force that it drowned Manak Chand and he lost his balance. Manak Chand lost his life right away. The Sikhs began to shout and scream and told Guru ji that Manak Chand had drowned. Guru ji heard the news and said: “Manaks (precious gems) don’t drown. Bring his body to me.”
The body of Manak Chand was brought to Guru ji’s feet. Guru ji took his right toe and touched Manak Chand’s forehead. Manak Chand got up and said “Vahiguru.” Guru ji put his hand on Manak Chand’s head. He was blessed by Guru ji with the ultimate wisdom. The darkness of doubt was gone and he was now a Brahmgyaani. He received all of the Siddhis and Ridhis. He was complete. Guru ji said: “from today onwards, you will be known as “Jeevara; Manak Chand Jeevara.” Guru ji then called Mai Das. He said to him: “Mai Das, from today, Manak Chand will be your Guru. (Manak Chand was in his 20s and Mai Das was in his 50s but Guru ji blessed Manak Chand with the highest level of Brahmgyaan because he did selfless Seva. This is what Mai Das had to learn) Manak Chand is alive after dying. Keep faith in him and he will give you a Gurmantra. He will put a tilak of Gurmukhi on your forehead.” Manak Chand gave a Saili Toppi to Mai Das. Guru told him: “do Sangat of Sikhs everyday and recite the Satnam. You are now part of the Sangat of Bhagats and your pains have all been destroyed today. Return to your home and recite Satnam and make others recite it as well. Preach the way of the Gurmukh and perform Bhagti.” Mai Das heard Guru ji’s words and was really happy. He bowed to Manak Chand and stayed with Manak Chand his whole life. Both Mai Das and Manak Chand attained Parmanand (ultimate bliss). Mukti and bhugti were in their hands now. This was not a difficult thing for Guru ji to do. Both men were now the followers of Satguru ji. They bowed to Guru ji’s feet. Mai Das requested Guru ji: “oh Satguru ji, you have relieved all our pains.” Both men went to their homes. They recited Satnam and preached the way of Guru Nanak Dev ji. They preached Sikhi. Whatever words came from their mouths would immediately become true. Many people came to worship them. Whoever came to them with their requests, they were all fulfilled. Their wishes were all fulfilled. On special days, they would all come to Guru ji, bringing their Sangats along. They would see Guru ji and serve him. They would then return to their homes. They were praised in the world and went to Sach Khand when they left their bodies. Satguru ji blessed them with Sikhi. Satguru ji was full of love and would give bliss to all his Sikhs.