The Jogi was born into the house of Guru ji. His wish to achieve Moksha was high, and so he was born as Guru ji’s grandson. Guru Amardas ji had two sons: Mohan ji and Mohri ji. Baba Mohan ji was the elder and was without desire. He was oblivious to the pleasures of the world. He was always focused on the bliss of Akaal Purakh and his mind did not wander even for a moment. He had no wish to be involved into the workings of the world. He did not hear anyone’s words nor did he ever say anything to anyone. He would stay quiet and focussed on Akaal Purakh. He was a temple of all the powers and virtues. His mind never wandered towards anyone. He was always calm and peaceful. The second son was Baba Mohri ji, who was very wise. He was wise with the ways of the world. Baba Mohri ji’s first son was named Arthmal ji. Arthmal ji was filled with Bhagti, love and many virtues. He was very fortunate to be born in the Guru’s family. The Jogi was born after this son. The Jogi, in his last birth, had done many years of Jog Tapp. He had faith and devotion as he was born as Guru ji’s grandson. He achieved the “Anand” that he was looking for. The desire to reach Gyananand (the bliss of knowledge of the inner self) becomes a vehicle in itself for achievement. The omniscient Satguru knew what had happened when he heard news of his grandson’s birth. He said to Bhai Bhalloo ji: “the son that is born to Mohri, bring him to me. He is born with the desire to achieve “Anand” (bliss). Bhai Bhalloo ji went to Baba Mohri ji and told him Guru ji’s command. Nobody could disobey Guru ji’s command so they wrapped up the newborn baby in cotton wraps and gave him to Bhai Bhalloo ji. Bhai Bhalloo ji walked slowly to Guru ji. Everyone saw that the child was very fortunate. Guru ji took the child in his lap. The whole family was happy. Guru Bhagwant ji said to Bhai Bhalloo ji: “this is a great Saint that has taken an Avatar. He has a desire for bliss Anand and for this reason he took birth in my family. Name him “Anand.” He will be a great saint with many virtues. I will recite a Bani in his honor. The name of the Bani will be “Anand” as well. This Bani will fulfill wishes.” Guru ji then recited the Bani of Anand Sahib. He uttered 38 Paurees as he had his grandson in his lap. (1 Pauree was uttered by Guru Ramdas ji and 1 Pauree by Guru Arjan Dev ji) Both the grandson and the Bani were named Anand. He then gave the child back to Bhai Bhalloo ji and told him to give him to his mother. Bhai Bhalloo ji took Anand ji to his own mother. The mother was happy to see her son.
As Bhai Bhalloo came back to Guru ji, Guru ji said very happy words to Bhai Bhalloo: “Bhalloo, bring a dholak and put it around your neck with a string. Go to the balcony and sing the Anand Bani in a loud voice. Sing it with great enthusiasm. Make sure everyone hears it. They will be in bliss. This Bani is filled with many virtues and gifts. Whoever recites this Bani or listens to it, their wishes will be fulfilled. This Bani should be read everyday with determination. Reciting it will give you anything you want. It gives Mukti and Bhugti. Your tasks will be completed by itself. This Bani was uttered for the good of all Sikhs. Reciting it and listening to it will give you peace. It will complete all tasks, who recite it with love and devotion. Recite this Bani before beginning any task. It will remove all the obstacles.” Bhai Bhalloo did as he was told. He took a dholak and went to the balcony of the top floor. He began to sing the 38 Paurees of Anand Sahib in a loud voice, playing the dholak. He sang it beautifully with love and joy. The Bani showered happiness, everywhere it sounded. The flowers bloomed and the sky rejoiced. It was as though all of the colours of the rainbow received a new soul. Everyone who heard the Bani, they were filled with bliss. Bhagti came into everyone’s hearts. Anand Sahib was uttered by Guru Amardas ji in this way. It was filled with Bhagti, Bairaag, and wisdom. The fourth Guru, Guru Ramdas ji uttered the 39th Pauree. The 40th was uttered by Guru Arjan Dev ji, that praised the Bani itself. The tradition is to read all 40 Paurees in the Sikh Panth. Reading this Bani during the Amrit Vela helps one meet Gobind (Akaal Purakh).
After a while, a third grandson was born. He was named Arjaani Mal. In his last birth, he was a Bhagat of the Guru. He was a saint in his last birth. He died though, as soon as he was born. His mother was in great pain at the child’s death. The midwives took the child to Guru Amardas ji. They placed the dead child at the feet of Guru ji. Everyone was crying. Guru ji touched his right toe onto the child and the child began to cry. The child was brought back to his mother and everyone rejoiced. As the child grew older, the child died again. The mother brought him to Guru ji, crying and doing Ardaas: “Guru ji, you help millions. You are the Guru of the world and give everyone peace. Please bless my son, your grandson.” Guru ji heard his daughter-in-law’s words and was filled with love and grace. He resurrected the child again. He was named Arjaani Mal (one born from prayers). There were three grandsons who were great saints. Guru ji said: “my family will grow by the day.” His family heard this and were extremely happy. These were the three sons of Baba Mohri ji.
Baba Mohan ji had renounced the awareness of his body. He only saw his Aatma as his real self. He was the son of the Guru and a complete Brahmgyaani. He was not in joy or sorrow and he only focused on his Aatma. One day, Guru Amardas ji said to Mohan, while he was a child: “come son, Mohan, “Mastana.” You will remain engrossed in your Aatma and your focus will not go towards the world.” From that day onwards, he received Aatamgyaan. He was not aware of his body anymore. He lived at the spirit level. He didn’t see his body anymore. He had a body, but he didn’t feel it. He lived in the ultimate bliss in the Param Anand (supreme bliss). He stayed alone in a Chabarra. His senses were in his control. He would lock his door and go into Samadhi. He would stay in there for months at a time, not meeting, speaking or listening to anyone. One day, Baba Mohan ji opened his door and casually walked outside. The Sikhs told Guru ji and said: “Baba Mohan ji is walking towards the jungle.” Guru ji said: “he knows what he is doing but bring him back to his room. He will go back into his Samadhi.” The Sikhs went to look for Baba Mohan ji but they couldn’t find him. He had disappeared and the Sikhs came back. They saw that Baba Mohan ji had already returned to his Chabarra. Brahmgyaanis are above space and time. They live in their own realm. He was a Brahmgyaani of the highest level. He was in Samadhi. Many times, he had disappeared and reappeared out of nowhere. He would wear a langote and stay bare-headed. He would wear his hair long and towards the back. His actions and ways showed that he was not aware of his surroundings. He would eat food with two hands like children did. Sometimes he would stay quiet for many months and sometimes he would speak out loud. His mother was worried for him too as Guru ji had called him a Mastana. He was a Mastana of Brahmgyaan though. No one has ever described this 7th Bhoomika (level) of Brahmgyaan (1. Nijananda 2. Nirananda 3. Parananda 4. Brahmananda 5. Mahananda 6. Chidananda 7. Jagadananda), the Turiya Avastha (the highest state of Brahmgyaan) because they would lose the senses of the world when it was reached. Mata Mansa Devi ji went to Guru ji and bowed to his feet. She said: “Maharaj, you bless fools and make them wise; you raise the dead children; please bless your son. You complete the tasks of your Sikhs. Mohri ji is wise but why is Mohan out of his senses? You are omniscient. If you knew he was going to be like this, then why did you have him married? Our eldest daughter-in-law is without a husband. She is always alone. She is in pain but does not say anything to anyone. She does not have the attention of her husband. She is distressed and cannot say anything to anyone. I look at her and regret: why I married my son to her? She is a good daughter of her parents and does not say anything. I have never seen her smile. The other daughter-in-law is happy and with children. She has no children. She does not wear jewellery. She wears simple clothes. My heart is in pain. I feel like she is an orphan.” Guru ji heard his wife and said: “Mohan is in great bliss. He is just like me, with his status. He has reached a level that no other Saint can reach. He is one with the ocean of bliss and wisdom. His status cannot be described for human comprehension. Only he and I know what state he is in. Mohan is complete in every way. He is the apex of Brahmgyaan. You say that our daughter-in-law is an orphan; her husband is complete. Tell her not to worry. Give her new clothes to wear and take her to Mohan. Tell her to bow to Mohan and see the light of Akaal Purakh inside of him. She is to see Mohan as Akaal Purakh and pray to him. Mohan will look at her and bless her with a son. Her son will be a great saint.”
Mansa Devi ji obeyed and told Baba Mohan ji’s wife to wear new clothes. Mata ji took her to Mohan ji and had her bow to his feet. Baba Mohan ji blessed her and she became pregnant. After a while, she gave birth to a son. Baba Mohan ji had only one son. Guru ji was given the great news. There was a great celebration with Karah Prashaad. The whole family was in bliss. Guru ji named him “Sans Ram.” Sans Ram ji had done Bhagti for many births to be born in the family of an Avatar of Akaal Purakh. He did a great Tapasya and asked for the same thing in every birth. As the child was a few days old, his mother died. Baba Mohan ji’s wife had died. Guru ji blessed that child more and told Mata Mansa Devi ji to raise the child. Guru ji kept him close as well. Sans Ram ji was raised by all the other women in the house. Guru ji used to give his own food to that child. That child ate Guru ji’s food from his plate everyday. He was a very wise person and wrote Gurbani. He was a great scribe and wrote many Pothis of Guru Nanak Dev ji and Guru Angad Dev ji. Guru Amardas ji’s Banis were written by his hands and he understood the meanings as well. He was blessed by Guru ji. He had eaten food from the plate of his Pitamah, his grandfather. He received Siddhis and Ridhis because of this. This was known as the Mohan Pothi. This is the oldest form of Gurbani that was written.
This was the description of the four grandsons from Guru ji’s sons. They were wise and treasures of virtues. They recited Gurbani with faith and love. If anyone didn’t have children, listening to this Katha, their wishes would be fulfilled. Whoever listens to the Katha of Guru Amardas ji and engraves it into their heart, their wishes will all be fulfilled. This Katha gives Mukti and Bhugti. Whoever knows about the praise of Guru Amardas ji, they receive many rewards.