Akbar heard the glories of Guru Amardas ji and said to his senior officers: “the Haazis (people who have completed the pilgrimage to Mecca) and Mujaavars (Sevadaars) from Mecca came to my home and told me about Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji; about him being the form of Khuddah. They said that Guru Nanak Dev ji came to Mecca and made it pure. They said that when Guru Nanak Dev ji came, he was sleeping with his feet facing towards Mecca. He slept all night like this. In the morning, a Haazi named Jeevan was brooming the place inside the Kabbah complex. He saw Guru Nanak Dev ji lying on the ground with his feet facing towards the Kabbah. He got mad and spoke harsh words towards Guru ji. He called him a Kafir (infidel). He said to Guru ji: “who are you and why are your feet facing the house of Allah?” Guru ji said: “turn my feet towards the place where Allah is not.” Jeevan grabbed Guru ji’s feet and dragged them away from the Kabbah. The Kabbah moved with the feet of Guru ji. Muslims also believe this. The Haazis told me that the Kabbah moved to where Guru Nanak Dev ji’s feet were moved to. Muslims believe in Guru Nanak Dev ji. His glory is spread everywhere in the world. I want to get my task completed by him. Guru Amardas ji sits on his throne now. I will bow from here and wish for victory. I will go to him after winning the war.” Akbar told one of his Navisindhs (court translators), that knew Farsi and was well-versed with speaking to Saints, to come to him. He was a Satsangi as well. He was a religious and calm person. The Shah gave him pashmina clothes, to take along with him, for Guru Amardas ji. He was given other gifts and money and sent to Guru Amardas ji ask for his blessings. Abkar said to the Sikh: “you know everything about Guru Amardas ji. I want you to go with my Navisindh. You know where he lives and you know the traditions of your Guru. I want you to bow for me as well. Whatever Guru ji says from his mouth, I want you to tell me exactly what he says. Take camels to travel, as they will be faster. They can travel long distances without stopping. Serve Guru ji with your mind and body. Send me a message of what Guru ji says to my request.” The Navisindh and the Sikh set off towards Goindwal, with Akbar’s request.
Akbar’s scholar and the Sikh arrived in Goindwal from Chittorgarh in a few days. They set up camp and brought gifts for Guru ji. Guru Amardas ji was in the middle of having the Baoli being dug. Guru ji was sitting next to the site of the Baoli. Guru ji was directing the tradesmen on how to make the Baoli. They did exactly as Guru ji directed. Many tradesmen and Sikhs were doing the Seva of the Baoli. There was always a crowd around Guru ji. They were all working hard. Sangat came to see Guru ji from many other countries. They came and had their wishes fulfilled. The Sikhs did not have to ask for their wishes. Guru ji would look at them and their wishes would become true. When Akbar’s people arrived; it was morning. Guru ji was sitting down near the Baoli, receiving the Sikhs from different areas. The Sikhs came and bowed while the Keertan was being sung by the Rababis. The Sikhs would listen to the Keertan of Gurbani. Akbar’s messengers came and lined up to bow. They had humility in their hearts. They folded their hands and bowed. They placed the gifts in front of Guru ji, with humility. Guru ji saw them and asked: “where are you from? You have brought very expensive gifts. Did the Guru complete some tasks of yours or are you here to do an Ardaas?” The Navisindh folded his hands and said: “Guru ji, the Badshah of Hindustan, Akbar, bows to your feet. He has sent me to you after he heard of your glories. Your Sikh has come as well. The Sikh told us about you. Badshah Akbar has sent these gifts for you and he bows to your feet many times. He has bowed to many Saints and Peers before this, but he has been disappointed, as his wishes were not fulfilled. He has come to you now. He heard about the glories of Guru Nanak Dev ji and Guru Angad Dev ji. He heard that you are the Guru now. The Badshah has faith in you and he has sent us to you. The Badshah left Delhi many years ago. He went to Chittorgarh to supress a rebellion by the Rajputs. Many soldiers have been killed in this battle. Many canons have been fired but the fort has not been won. Many tunnels were dug and were blown up. The Rajput Rajas only come out when they wish, sounding Nagaras. They fight and kill many soldiers. The ground is red from blood. Lakhs of soldiers have gone to the Jumm’s (messengers of Death) home. The Badshah has tried many things, but the fort of Chittor has not been defeated yet. He met all of the Peers and prayed to them. Their words have not been proven yet. He wants to hear your words. He wants to know what you have to say. When will the fort be won? We have come to your feet. Please bless the Badshah. He is in your protection now. Sri Nanak ji gave Akbar’s ancestors the kingdom of Hindustan. This kingdom was given by you; therefore, we are already yours. Please protect our reputation. We have heard of your greatness. We have left all others and only have faith in you now. You protect everyone. Please protect us.” Sri Guru Amardas ji heard the Navisindh. From his elderly eyes, he looked towards the messenger. Guru Amardas ji was 100 years old at this time. His Dastaar and chola were white. His beard was pure white. His height was short but his Tapasya was the strictest, even for young people. He was the Purshotam (the greatest of men), who rejected his desires and lived a strict lifestyle with Simran and Tapasya. He would stand in the Chabarra Sahib, holding on to a peg and do Tapasya for hours. He heard the Sikh’s request as well. He identified Akbar’s faith. He thought to himself: “these people have travelled from far. I should complete their request.” Guru ji spoke to the ambassadors of Akbar: “since the Badshah went to surround the fort, I have been doing the Seva of the Baoli. They both started on the same day. I have tried really hard to make this Baoli but it is not complete. When the “karr” (great boulder) of the Baoli breaks, that is the day Chittorgarh’s fort will be won. Both tasks will be completed on the same day. Both the Karr and the Rajputs are stuck. They will break on the same day. The boulders are stubborn. The Sikhs are trying, but they are not successful. The Rajputs are stubborn and not losing. When the boulders break, the door of the fort will break and Akbar will conquer the fort. It will be the same time, day, and month when both will break. It will be the same watch of the day, when both tasks will be completed. It will not be before or after that time.” Both wise messengers heard Guru ji’s words and were happy. They were also worried of when this would take place. They were happy but concerned as well. They had faith in Guru ji. They folded their hands and bowed. They said: “sat hai, sat hai, sat hai” (it is true what you say).
The Navisindh and Sikh came back to their camp, relieved, knowing that Akbar will be victorious. They thought to themselves: “coming here was a success. Guru ji’s “vaak” (word) will make our problems go away. The Emperor will be happy with us. Plus, we got to meet Guru ji. We got double the happiness. We were in doubt but now Guru ji has taken us across this ocean of doubt.”