Guru ji figured out that the Brahmin did a very bad thing. Seeing the Brahmin’s sin, Guru ji became very angry, after seeing his dog die. He looked towards the Brahmin and said: “you corrupt Brahmin! The way this dog suffered and died in front of you, you will suffer the same fate and die! You fool! You will be destroyed!” The foolish Brahmin heard the words of Guru ji with his ears. As soon as the words came to his ears, a great pain arose in his stomach. He was in great pain and fell to the ground. He screamed in agony and banged his arms and legs on the ground. He had ill-will towards the Guru’s house. The Brahmin suffered for a half an hour and died because of the pain. His soul came out of his body. His body lay next to the body of the dog. The Sikhs said: “Prabhoo ji was graceful and saved Sri Hargobind ji from the Brahmin’s sinful actions. How did this Brahmin become so corrupt? He tried to give the poison to Sri Hargobind ji but he didn’t drink it. He started to yell and cry. There is no doubt, Sri Hargobind ji is definitely Akaal Purakh’s form. Guru Arjan Dev ji’s son is the ocean of power. He is the Avatar of Akaal Purakh like Guru Arjan Dev ji. If it would have been a normal child, the Brahmin would have surely killed him. This foolish Brahmin took Sri Hargobind ji into an empty room, away from everyone and tried to give Sri Hargobind ji poison. He used force too. Sri Hargobind ji did a drama to show that the Brahmin was corrupt. Guru Arjan Dev ji did a good thing for cursing the Brahmin to his death. The Brahmin’s actions were not befitting of a Brahmin. He should be cremated. He is burning in his own sins. Guru ji, why did this Pandit do such a sin? What was his motive? Looks like someone told this Pandit to give poison to Sri Hargobind ji. This foolish person didn’t distinguish from right and wrong. He didn’t realize how bad his intention was. He was a Brahmin but his actions were that of Chandaals (corpses burners). The Brahmin got what he deserved right away. Someone surely told him to do this evil act.” Guru ji looked at the scary face of the dead Brahmin and recited a Shabad:
Bhairon Mahalla 5..
The poison did not affect even a little bit.. The corrupt Brahmin died with a sool..1..
Parbraham protected the servant himself.. The sinner was killed by the radiance of the Guru..1..Rahao..
The servant remembered the Master.. The unwise sinner was destroyed by the Master..2..
The Prabhoo is the mother, father and protector of his Servant.. The slanderers forehead is stained black in this world and in the next..3..
Says Nanak, Parameshver heard the Ardaas of the servant.. The corrupt sinner was upset and destroyed..4..9..
(SGGS 1137)
Guru ji spoke: “this sinner was killed by Parmeshwar. He got what he deserved. His life was done. Just as parents protect the child, that is how Akaal Purakh saved Sri Hargobind ji. Our relatives, who are slandering us, they have been stained. Their faces were stained which won’t be washed. The stain will get worse by the day. Their generations will also have this stain and won’t be washed away.” The servants talked bad about the slanderers as well. They asked: “we don’t understand who sent this Brahmin. This Brahmin could not have done this act without being told to do so. He must have been paid to do this.” Everyone was wondering why the Brahmin did what he did. Sri Hargobind ji has a long life. Nobody can kill him because Akaal Purakh ji protects him. Guru Arjan Dev ji washes the troubles of the Sikhs. His son is the Avatar of Guru Nanak Dev ji.”
Guru ji looked towards the dog with compassion and said: “this dog stayed with me all the time. When I sat on my seat, he would stay near my feet. He did not move from under the bed. He didn’t move till I got up. When he would see me put my shoes on, he would get up and wag his tail. He would look at me. These wise dogs are very rare. Pick up his body and bury it into the earth.” The Sikhs took the dog’s body to bury it.
Mata Ganga ji looked towards the Brahmin and then said to Guru ji: “Guru ji, the Brahmin died because of his sin but we didn’t get to see who sent him with poison to kill my son. We don’t know why he wanted to kill my son. Why did he want to do such a sin? Somebody must have told him to do this. There is an enemy out there who wants to kill us. This kind of stuff happened to us in Vadaali. We didn’t get closure on this issue. All of us are confused. He is dead now. If he was alive, he would have told us. With your words, he died. I request you to make him alive again so he can tell us who it was that sent him. First of all, he is a Brahmin and shouldn’t be killed. Secondly, he can clear all of our doubts. He will tell us what his plan was. Please resurrect him. Everyone will know for sure who sent him. We will know that it was your relatives that sent him. Let’s not keep this a secret. This Pandit should say it from his mouth. Other than your relatives, it can’t be anybody else who would do such a sinful thing. I want the Pandit to say it. Another point I want to make: if the Brahmin stays dead, people will say that Guru ji killed a Brahmin. They won’t know the reason as to why he died. Guru ji, you are the protector of the cow, the poor and the Brahmin. Please forgive this Brahmin as you are full of mercy. Your personality is to be generous. You bless everyone and are full of compassion. Please accept my plea as you have always listened to me. He has suffered his fate already. Till he doesn’t speak, our relatives’ egos won’t break.” Guru Arjan Dev ji heard Mata Ganga ji and said: “he was a sinner. It is deserving to kill a sinner. He ate our salt and wanted to kill a small child. He disrespected the house of the Guru. He was not ashamed of what he was going to do. There is no sin in killing such a Brahmin. Who knows why he did what he did? Why do you want him to be alive again? He has died. He should be cremated now.” Mata Ganga ji heard her husband’s words and then said: “I have heard stories from the great beings. I do not have wisdom to say anything to you. You are omniscient and omnipotent. I will be stubborn and still say the story to you. I have heard that if a Brahmin is a sinner, he still should not be punished. He could be convinced and taught in other ways. Even though this Brahmin is a sinner, please do not punish him by death. Till he is not alive, the real sinners will not be exposed. This is my plea as a woman’s stubbornness.” Sri Guru ji accepted Mata ji’s plea as it was important to expose the real sinners. Guru ji took water in his hand and said the Satnam Mantra. He sprinkled the water on to the body of the dead Brahmin. The foolish Brahmin opened his eyes and got up. He was alive again. It was as though he got up from a deep sleep. He understood what had happened to him as he saw Guru ji and the whole family standing around him. There were many Sikhs and servants there as well. He thought about his corrupt action. He knew he was exposed and so he lowered his eyes. He was embarrassed. He fell off the path of Dharma. Guru ji said to him: “tell us why you were motivated to do such a bad thing? You got paid from the house of the Guru. You got food and clothes from here. Why did you get wrapped up in such a sinful act? Who tempted you? If you were successful, what would you have achieved? Did someone pay you to do this or did you have a personal agenda? Tell us the truth. You fool! I had killed you. Mata Ganga ji had requested you to be alive again and be forgiven.” The corrupt Brahmin did not have the will to raise his eyes. He was too ashamed to speak. His body was trembling. He was worried. He was scared. He remembered the pain he was in just before he died. He didn’t want to be in that agony again. His body had dirt on it as he was suffering before he died. His pugri was off his head and he had foam at the side of his mouth. He was in Hell for a brief moment. Guru ji had brought him back. He had the memory of the pain in his stomach. His face was pale. He looked scary. He folded his hands and said: “I will tell you everything. I won’t hide anything. Baba Prithi Chand called me to him last night. He is the orchestrator of this sinful act. He has deep hatred for you in his heart. He called me and respected me. He had me sit near him. He gave me the instructions. He said: “I will give you 500 Rajitpuns and take care of you for the rest of your life.” I don’t know why I listened to him. I didn’t think about what a sin I was going to do. He gave me poison, which I grinded up into a powder. I kept the powder in a pouch, storing it in my pugri. I mixed the poison with the yoghurt with my finger. My logic was shrouded but I was convinced by Prithi Chand. I got tempted by the money and didn’t think about what I was doing. Sri Hargobind ji is filled with powers. He knew I was going to poison him so he didn’t eat the yoghurt. He pushed it away. I have told you why I wanted to poison Sri Hargobind ji. You are merciful and generous. Just as the earth is forgiving, you are more forgiving than the earth. My greed caused chaos in my mind. You save the sinners and bless them. Please forgive my mistakes. I have spoken the truth. Don’t trust your brother, Prithi Chand. He is not afraid to do any type of sin.” Sri Guru ji heard the truth from the Brahmin. Guru ji said: “you didn’t do anything to me. You have done Sri Hargobind ji wrong. He can only forgive you. He is fearless. Go and ask him for forgiveness. He is sitting in his mother’s lap. Saying his name gives peace and joy to the mind.” The Pandit turned his head and looked towards Sri Hargobind ji. The Pandit went to him and stood in front of him. He folded his hands and said: “Guru ji, I am your servant and will continue to do your Seva. You are the King of the Earth and the Devata of Devatas. I am unwise. I did an unforgivable sin but you are full of mercy. I come to your sanctuary.” The Brahmin placed his head upon the feet of Sri Hargobind ji. Sri Hargobind ji understood that his father wanted him to forgive the Brahmin. Sri Hargobind ji forgave the Brahmin right away after hearing the sinner’s plea. The master placed his hand upon the Pandit’s head. There is no one greater than the Master Guru. The Master forgave the sinner who wanted to kill him. The Pandit wanted to kill a child. He deceived the house that gave him food. Guru ji forgave the sinner by his request. Only the Guru has this greatness.
In this way the Brahmin was forgiven. Guru ji is full of mercy. He makes the poor strong. Guru Arjan Dev ji and Mata Ganga ji looked towards Sri Hargobind ji with joy. His glory was great. He took an Avatar in the house of the Guru. He is handsome like the moon. There were many people sitting and standing in the house. They bowed to Guru ji and sat down. They saw that the great sinner was forgiven. They said: “when Sri Hargobind ji grows up, there will be no one more generous than he. He will bless many. He will give joy to many.” The Sikhs spoke about the praises of Sri Hargobind ji. One can try a million tries but no one can defeat Guru Hargobind ji. The nurse and snake were killed. The Pandit was killed as well. Whoever comes with bad intentions, their plans are never successful.