Sri Guru Ramdas ji resides in every atom of this universe. When Ram, existing in every atom of the universe, took on the human form of Guru Ramdas ji, he blessed countless Sikhs in this world. I (Kavi Santokh Singh ji) bow many times to the complete form of the Brahm Saroop. Guru Ramdas ji would spend most of his time in solitude, in deep Samadhi. The deep Samadhi would give him infinite bliss, which cannot be described.
Guru Ramdas ji thought to himself: “the one who I was connected to, in love, he has gone to Sach Khand. Without seeing the Guru, I cannot sleep; just as the lotus flower wilts without the sun, that is how I am.” Holding his wisdom, he would calm his mind and connect with the Simran of Satnam. He would then think: “I should do what Guru ji had instructed me to do. I should do it without delay, as quickly as possible. The Sarovar should be completed.” Guru ji said to all of the Sikhs: “let’s go to Majha.” He said this to Baba Mohan ji and Baba Mohri ji as well. He told him: “this was Guru ji’s command. I must go there and complete the Amritsar Sarovar. I started it but now it is stopped. Please give me permission to go with the Sikhs.” Guru Ramdas ji told everyone his wishes. There was great love within the family. Guru Ramdas ji met the whole family, Guru Amardas ji’s sons and grandsons, along with other Sikhs and got ready to go to Guru Ka Chak. Many Sikhs got ready to go with him as well.
Guru Ramdas ji mounted the horse that once belonged to Bhai Paro ji Parmhans. The horse was very clever and fast. It had all the great virtues of a good horse. The horse would jump a lot and ride fast. When it rode, it was as if its feet weren’t touching the ground. It looked like it was flying in the air. The horse was able to read the rider’s mind. Guru Ramdas ji would ride the horse with his mind. She was able to travel great distances in a short period of time. Many people were amazed to see this horse ride. Guru ji soon reached Guru ka Chak, Sri Amritsar Sahib. There was a great amount of Sangat with him. Guru ji began the Seva again from where it was left off. The digging began. The Sikhs carried the dirt out in baskets, carried over their heads. Guru ji said to the Sikhs: “whoever does Seva here, their wishes will be fulfilled.” Some months passed and the Seva carried on. Guru Ramdas ji’s glory spread in every direction. Guru Ramdas ji was the most praised. Guru ji would fulfill the desires of the Sikhs who came. Wherever there were men and women gathered, they would praise Guru Ramdas ji. A lot of money began to gather. Laxmi’s wish to serve the Guru was finally fulfilled during Guru Ramdas ji’s time.
The Sodhis of Lahore were happy to hear the praises of Guru Ramdas ji. They said: “Guru Amardas ji gave the Gurta Ghaddi to one of our own, Sri Ramdas Sodhi. We should go and see him.” The Sangat from Lahore came. There were thousands of people who came to bow to Guru Ramdas ji. He would fulfill all of the wishes of the people who came to see him. The Sodhis came to Guru Ka Chak. Satguru ji welcomed them with great respect. The next day, the Sodhis said to Guru Ramdas ji: “in Lavpur (Lahore), your ancestral home is there. Your father has gone to heaven, and you came here to Guru Amardas ji. You are the most eligible now. You are the Guru. The whole world bows to you. It is good for you to come back to your ancestral home. You should meet your whole family and clan. You must take care of your property as well. Come and see your family and clan. Meet with them and connect with them. You should meet the young and old Sodhis. You don’t have to come for a long time, a short stay would be good enough. You can come back any time you would like.” The Sodhis spoke to Guru Ramdas ji and requested him to come. Guru Ramdas ji accepted their request and decided to go and visit Lahore. He went back with the Sodhis, along with other Sikh Sangat, who were coloured with the love of Hari.
Guru Ramdas ji, along with the Sangat, arrived in Lavpur (Lahore). They rested one night along the way. They arrived the next day. He went to his ancestral home, his birthplace, and stayed there. A lot of Karah Prashaad and Langar was made and distributed. Everyone rested the night and got up at Amritvela. During Amritvela, Asa Di Vaar was sung. The people of Lahore saw the traditions of Sikhi and fell in love with Sikhi. They received Charan Pahul and became Sikhs of the Guru. They were happy to follow the path of Sikhi. Their wishes were fulfilled. Sikhi spread in Lahore. Many families became Sikhs and did Simran of Satnam. Doing Simran of Satnam, their pain was all gone. Satguru ji’s ancestral home became a Dharmsala for the Sangat to gather and sing Keertan. A great well was dug near the home so there would be abundant water for the Sangat. A lot of Sangat began to gather and praised Guru Ramdas ji. Sikhs of all castes came and received the Charan Pahul from Guru ji. They would say: “Dhan, Dhan, is Guru Ramdas ji. He will save us.” Sikhs would gather and talk about Gyaan. They would have the love of the Guru in their hearts. Sikhi spread in Lahore. They came and brought a lot of gifts for Guru ji. The tradition of Satsangat started in Lahore and Shabads were sung during Amritvela. Guru ji stayed there for many months. He then wished to return to Guru Ka Chak. He gave the responsibility of the Dharamshala to some of the Sikhs to stay there and conduct the Divaans.
Guru Ramdas ji along with other Sikhs headed towards Goindwal Sahib. He arrived in Goindwal and met Guru Amardas ji’s family. He met Baba Mohan ji and Baba Mohri ji. He met everyone and asked how everyone was. Sri Mahadev ji and Sri Arjan Dev ji came to meet their father. They bowed to their father’s feet. The whole family came to see Guru ji. They found out that Guru ji’s glory was spreading far and wide. Sangat from far away would come to meet him, bringing him clothes and money. Guru Ramdas ji was worshipped by many. On special days, the Sikhs would come in great numbers, bringing many gifts. There was always a pile of gifts in his court. The rarest and most expensive items were brought for Guru ji. The Sikhs would offer their gifts and do Ardaas to him. They wanted Guru ji to be happy with them. Satguru ji would give the Sikhs wisdom: “do the Simran of Satnam. This will save you in the world.” Guru ji would do this everyday.
Guru Ramdas ji would wake up at Amritvela at 2 am and bathe. He would then sit in Samadhi and immerse into his real form. He would instill his focus into the Brahm Saroop. This was the place of no thought, no movement. There was no good or bad here. There was no plan or action here. It was the ultimate bliss. This was the same state that Guru Amardas ji would be in after he sat on the Guru’s throne. This level of Samadhi is only possible by the Avatar of Akaal Purakh. It’s glory and greatness cannot be described in words. He would be connected in Samadhi, fully still. Guru ji would open his eyes when the sun would come up. Whoever would come in front of his eyes, they would be blessed for eternity. When the sun would rise, Guru ji would sit on the Guru’s throne in the court. The Sikhs, with love in their hearts, would come to see Guru ji. The Rababis would come to do Keertan with their Rababs. They would sing Gurbani in various Raags. The Sikhs would sit and listen to Keertan with great love. The Keertan would put the Sikhs in a state above love and hate; pain and pleasure. After the Keertan, Guru ji would give the Sangat Wisdom. Karah Prashaad would be distributed. At around 9 am, Langar would be ready. The Langri would come and tell Guru ji: “the Langar is ready.” Guru ji would get up with the Sangat and go to the Langar Hall to eat. Everyone would come to eat. Guru ji would sit in the middle. King and beggar; rich and poor, would sit on the same level and receive the same food. After eating, Guru ji would then go into solitude and rest on his bed. In the afternoon, he would wake up, bathe and come to the evening’s Divaan. He would do Katha and the Sikhs would listen with happiness. Bhagti, vairagya and Gyaan were showered in the Divaan. The Katha of Guru ji would give bliss to the Aatma. After the Katha, the Keertan would begin. Various Raags would be sung. The Keertan would give rise to love. The Sikhs would be in a state of stillness, no pain and no pleasure state. Only the fortunate ones would be able to taste the bliss of Keertan. They would be drenched in this bliss. Their attention would be focused on Guru ji’s feet. Satguru ji would otherwise stay in solitude other than the Divaan. He wouldn’t talk to anyone nor would he listen to any worldly things. When a Sikh with a lot of love would come to see Satguru ji, Guru Ramdas ji would give them wisdom and guide them. Otherwise, Guru ji would remain silent. He would not give attention to worldly things. After the evening Divaan, Guru ji would go back into solitude. He would command everyone to leave him alone. He would stay immersed with the love of the Guru. His eyes would always be filled with tears. The river of love for Guru Amardas ji would flow continuously.
The Sikhs would continue with Keertan till about 10 pm. Guru Ramdas ji would sit with them till then, coloured in love for Guru Amardas ji. Guru Ramdas ji would lay down to rest then. When he would lay down, the Sikhs would know that Guru ji had gone to sleep and they would go home. Guru ji would spend his day and night like this. He would have love for Parmeshwar all the time. He would wake up at 2 am again and bathe. He would spend his time to bless his Sikhs from then. His ways were amazing. Kavi Santokh Singh ji says: “I cannot describe his greatness or his amazing life. As much as the Satguru gives me wisdom, that is all I can say.”
A Sikh named Hindhaal would come to Guru ji and do his Seva. He would do Seva in the Langar and do Simran of Satnam Kartar. He would do this Simran all day and all night. He would not meet anyone and had no love or hate. He would not speak to anyone nor listen to anyone. He was still and calm, all the time. He would sift flour for the rotis all day. He did not know or see anyone else besides Satguru ji. He was always immersed in the Guru’s love. His mind was always still. He had no desire, anger, greed or ego. He was always connected to Satnam. He had no joy or sorrow; no friend or enemy. He was determined to win his mind, all the time. He was without desire. He was calm, serene and focused all the time. The omniscient and gracious Satguru, saw this Sikh’s strict determination. One day, Satguru ji went to the Beas River to bathe. After bathing, Guru ji headed back to his home and crossed the place where Langar was being made. He saw all of the Sikhs doing Seva. All of the Sikhs saw Guru ji. Bhai Hindhaal was kneading the dough. The Sikhs all came to bow to Guru ji. Bhai Hindhaal came as well but his hands were full of dough. He thought to himself: “if I put my hands on the floor, my hands would get dirty. The dirt would go back into the dough. If I touch Guru ji’s feet, his feet would have dough on them.” Bhai Hindhaal bowed to Guru ji with his hands behind his back. He placed his head upon Guru ji’s feet. Guru ji saw his love and said: “your love has made me happy. A new Panth will be started because of this. People of your path will bow in this way. I have blessed you with Mukti. Your bounds are now broken. Your Seva is complete. Your wishes will be fulfilled without a doubt.” As soon as Guru ji spoke, Bhai Hindhaal received all of the Siddhis. All of his doubts were cleared. It was as though a beggar was given the status of Kuber (Devata of wealth) in an instant. Guru ji placed his hands on Bhai Hindhaal’s head. He gave Bhai Hindhaal the cloth hanging on his own shoulder. Bhai Hindhaal tied the cloth to his head. After Bhai Hindhaal tied Guru ji’s cloth on his head, he became one with Eshwar. He was able to see the three worlds. He was able to travel in every dimension. He was given the status of Guru by Satguru ji and saw all of the Siddhis standing in front of him with their hands folded. It was amazing, what he saw. He was in a state of infinite bliss, beyond description. Hindhaal folded his hands and praised Guru ji. He couldn’t say the praises as he was given the three worlds in an instant. He said: “you bless your servants. There is no other like you. You are Dhan. You save everyone. Your ways are indescribable and amazing.” Sri Satguru ji then said to him: “go to your home now, oh wise one. Preach the Simran of Satnam. Give wisdom to everyone.” Bhai Hindhaal was given leave. He left will all of the powers of Guru ji after bowing to Guru ji. He went back to his village and preached the message of Sikhi. Sometimes, he would come and see Guru Ramdas ji. This Katha of Bhai Hindhaal’s blessing, receiving the ultimate status, whoever Guru ji looked towards, they were blessed. This Katha has great wisdom. Hindhaal was like a rye mustard seed. He was now made into a mountain. This was not a difficult task for Satguru ji.
One day, the gracious Guru was seated. Bhai Gurdas ji came to see Guru ji. He folded his hands and requested Sikhi from Guru Ramdas ji. Guru ji saw Bhai Gurdas ji’s faith and devotion. He said to Bhai Sahib ji: “do Simran of Vahiguru Satnam. You will be in bliss. You should go to Agra and bring the Sikh Sangat to the Guru’s home. There will be a time when you will recite your own Bani. You can write and compose your Bani in Agra. Your Bani will enchant the minds of Gursikhs.” Bhai Gurdas ji heard the words of the gracious Guru and bowed to his feet. He was to go to Agra.
After a while, Guru Ramdas ji left from Goindwal. Baba Mohan ji and Baba Mohri ji sent him off. Guru Ramdas ji came to Guru Ka Chak. The Sikhs were given the Name of Akaal Purakh.
One day, Baba Sri Chand ji thought to himself: “Sri Ramdas ji is the Guru now. Does he have love for me?” Baba Sri Chand ji would travel on the back of Bhai Ghodria. He got on top of Bhai Ghodria’s back and headed to Guru Ramdas ji’s place. The complete Guru, Guru Ramdas ji heard about Baba Sri Chand ji coming and was filled with love. He came out of his house to meet him. He folded his hands and bowed to Baba Sri Chand ji. He had great respect for the son of Guru Nanak Dev ji. He requested Baba Sri Chand ji to come inside his home. Guru Ramdas ji gifted Baba Sri Chand ji one horse and 500 Rupees. He served Baba ji well. In the evening, the Rababis came to do Keertan in the Divaan. Guru Ramdas ji had Baba Sri Chand ji sit in a higher place. Guru Ramdas ji sat in a lower place. He had respect for Baba Sri Chand ji. Guru Ramdas ji was very humble, being the Master of the Universe. Baba Sri Chand ji spoke to test Guru ji: “why is your beard so long?” Satguru ji heard him, got up, with love in his heart, and began to clean Baba Sri Chand ji’s feet with his beard. Guru ji spoke with humility: “this is the reason why I have such a long beard, oh son of the Guru.” Baba Sri Chand ji saw the humility of Guru ji and was really happy. Baba Sri Chand ji said: “this is the same humility that Guru Angad Dev ji had. He took the Gurta Ghaddi by doing Seva in this way. Your love is without bounds. Your glory is great. Your glory cannot be fully said. Whoever bathes in your Sarovar, the biggest sinner will receive Mukti.” After giving this blessing, Baba Sri Chand ji returned to Sri Kartarpur Sahib. Guru Ramdas ji had come to his home. Guru ji washed the sins of all the sinners.