Baba Dhatu ji continues: “in the middle of the night, Guru Amardas ji left Goindwal. He didn’t take anything with him. He just had the clothes on his back. He left without his shoes. He was thinking of where to go, where nobody can come to see him. He wanted to do Tapasya. He didn’t want to speak to anyone nor fight with anyone. He wanted to stay alone and do Simran. He felt that living with people, Simran was difficult. Guru Amardas ji went to Baasarke village. With his power, he reached Baasarke. There was a small barn there. He put a board up which said: “whoever opens this door, will be punished. That person will not be my Sikh. I will not support that person in the afterlife nor in this world.” He posted the sign and entered the barn. He sat down in the Padamasana and connected in the Samadhi of Akaal Purakh.
In the morning, the Sangat woke up and came to see Guru ji but he was not there. Nobody in Goindwal could find him. I found out that Guru Amardas ji disappeared. I was happy to hear that he was gone so I could become the Guru. I thought I would get everything now. I had ego and started to wear expensive clothes and jewellery. I started to sit on my father’s throne. I thought people would worship me. I waited but nobody came to bow to me. I got no money and none of my wishes were fulfilled. If someone came here by accident, they would see me and leave without meeting me. Nobody saw me as the Guru. Nobody is worshipped without virtues, no one is respected without knowledge and Vidya. Without valour, victory is not achieved; without stillness, Dyaan is not possible. Without contentment, peace and joy are not achieved. Without Tapasya, kingdoms are not achieved. Without the Satguru, Gyaan is not achieved; praises are not achieved without shyness. One cannot cross oceans without ships. Without love, Bhagti is useless. Without poetry, praises cannot be sung; without giving donations, one is not praised. Without Prabhoo’s blessing, Mukti is not achieved. Without being on key, one cannot sing. Without virtues, one is not blessed; Seva cannot be done without devotion. Without a Mantra being practiced, Jap does not happen; without the ability to give boons, a Devata cannot be a Devata. One cannot cross this world ocean without Sikhi. The Day cannot exist without the sun. I thought about all of this. Nobody was going to bow to me. Everyone was annoyed with me. I was annoyed of them. Only the Guru would be worshiped. Without power, nobody will worship me. I looted the house of Guru Amardas ji. I brought the money and the expensive stuff. I had a few servants with me. I was happy. I thought I was going to be great. I started off for Khadoor Sahib just before nightfall. As I was on my way, the sun was set. I was still a ways away from Khadoor Sahib with the sun set. I was faced with a party of thieves. The thieves wanted to kill me and my servants ran away. I spoke out of fear: “why do you want to kill me? If you want money, take the stuff I have.” They took all my stuff and didn’t let me speak further. They took my clothes as well. I was upset and reached home. My mind was worried. I figured out that I made a grave mistake. The ones who disrespect saints are never happy. If one pulls the root of a tree, how can one eat its fruits? If one breaks his/her canoe, how can one get across the river. If a person destroys his home and lives in the jungle, how would they be considered wise? I lost everything and was worried. I was upset and couldn’t tell anyone. Since then, my leg has been hurting. It felt like my bone was ripping apart.
The Sangat was looking for Guru ji. They went to Baba Bhudda ji, who found a way to find Guru ji. He sent the horse of Guru ji to find him. After Guru ji came back, he sat on the Guru Ghaddi again. Everyone was happy again. The pain in my leg was horrible but I didn’t tell anyone. I was embarrassed to go back to Guru Amardas ji. A corrupt person is always in pain. They can’t go to saints either. I have felt this pain for a long time. When Guru Amardas ji was about to go to Sach Khand after 22 years, I let go of my pride and went to go see him. I stood in front of him and folded my hands. I said: “I am guilty. Please forgive me. I have come to ask for forgiveness. I have suffered a lot. Saints and hatred are never together. It is like a line in the water. Love in a saint’s heart is a line on a rock. I am unwise who has come to your sanctuary.” Guru ji heard me and said: “Guru Ramdas ji will sit on the throne after me. His son, Guru Arjan Dev ji, the treasure of virtues, will be the Guru after him. When he comes to Khadoor Sahib, he will meet you. He will see the pain in your leg and cure it.” I heard Guru ji and came home. I have been waiting for you ever since. I was wondering when I would see you and my leg would be fixed. You have now come, welcome. Please cure me. You are Guru Nanak Dev ji, Guru Angad Dev ji, Guru Amardas ji and Guru Ramdas ji. Please let me bow to your feet. Let me bow to you. I am your servant.” Guru Arjan Dev ji heard Baba Dhatu ji and said: “as you wish. I am your servant. You are the elder. I can’t stop anything you do. You are the son of the elder Guru. You are great and wise.” Baba Dhatu ji folded his hands and then grabbed Guru Arjan Dev ji’s feet. Guru Arjan Dev ji put his right hand on Baba Dhatu ji’s leg. The pain from many years was gone in an instant. It had been hurting for 50 years. It was finally gone. Baba Dhatu ji was really happy. He praised Guru ji. The sun had set and the family of Baba Dhatu ji prepared Langar for Guru ji and the Sangat. Everyone talked about Bhagti, Gyaan, Bigyaan, and Vairagya. Keertan continued into the night. Guru ji talked about the temporary world and how the Aatma sees everything. He talked about the truth and identifying the false in this world. He clarified everything for the Sangat. He talked about the drama that Parmatma had prepared.
A beautiful bed was laid out for Guru ji at night time. Guru ji slept the night and woke up at Amritvela. He bathed and went to Baba Dasoo ji’s home, the other son of Guru Angad Dev ji. Baba Dasoo ji would stay in his home sitting in Samadhi. He was just like Baba Mohan ji who loved to stay in Samadhi. He was connected to the form of Akaal Purakh. He did not like to deal with the world, nor did he know about the world. Baba Dhatu ji shook Baba Dasoo ji to wake him up. When Baba Dasoo ji heard Guru Arjan Dev ji’s name, he opened his eyes. He saw Guru Arjan Dev ji and bowed to his feet. Guru ji bowed to Baba Dasoo ji’s feet as well. The old Baba Dasoo ji tried to stop Guru Arjan Dev ji; he bowed to Guru ji instead. Baba Dasoo ji said: “I was in a deep Samadhi. The form that I would think of, the form I connected with, you are that same form. You are the Parmeshwar. I can see this as soon as I saw you. You are the Avatar of Guru Nanak Dev ji. You are the same Jot. You came to save the people of Kaliyuga. You have taken on this body to save us all.” Guru ji responded: “you are the elder. I am your child. Please bless me with your divine vision and cut my pain. You have been still and in Samadhi for a long time. You are able and complete in every way. You have all of the powers of Akaal Purakh. You can do whatever you want in the 14 worlds. Nobody can reverse your command.” Baba Dasoo ji then said: “please complete my wish. I do not wish to live in this body. I wish to go to Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji. Please say the words that my wishes would be fulfilled.” Guru ji said: “your wish will be completed in a few days. You will go to your father in Sach Khand. You will be one with the light. You will leave your body and go to Guru Nanak Dev ji. You will go to Guru Angad Dev ji, the one who tolerated the intolerable. You are his son. I am like your child. I am your servant. Teach me the wisdom of the great Path.” Guru ji bowed to Baba Dasoo ji. They praised each other, continuously. Guru ji took leave from Baba Dasoo ji. Baba Dhatu ji said to Guru ji with his hands folded: “this is your home. This is like Amritsar as well. I will get to see you and be in peace if you stay here. You are the treasure of Gyaan.” Guru ji said: “this place is the same as Amritsar. I will come here again.”
Guru ji then got ready to go. The Pothis were placed in the Paalki. The Chaurs were waved over the Pothis and the Raagis did Keertan as they travelled. The conches were blown along with the Dhundhabs. Whoever heard them was in joy. The Sangat showered flowers onto the Pothis. Shehnais were played and the Sangat did Jaikaras. Incense was burned and Shabads of joy were sung. Satguru ji walked behind the paalki, bare foot. Baba Dhatu ji travelled 3 km to see Guru ji off. Guru Arjan Dev ji then said: “it is time for you to return. Your wishes have all been fulfilled. Take your Sangat back now. See me as your servant and remember me.” Guru ji and Baba Dhatu ji bowed to each other and took leave with love. Baba Dhatu ji was really calm now. He returned to Khadoor Sahib. He felt like he met the 4 Gurus today. He thought about Guru Arjan Dev ji’s young age and how powerful he was. He saw his humility after being omnipotent. Guru Arjan Dev ji continued behind the paalki without shoes. Guru ji waved the Chaur himself. The Pothis were in the paalki, raised by the Sikhs. There were Chaurs on all four sides of the Pothis. The conches were played. The Sikhs sang Keertan and headed north. Everyone was bowing as the Pothis and Guru ji walked by. Guru ji was filled with devotion and love towards the Gurbani of the 4 Gurus.
As the travelling party was about 6 km away from Amritsar, the paalki was set down so the Sikhs could clean up. It was late afternoon at that time. Everyone bathed and changed their clothes. They were preparing to enter Amritsar with great respect. It was a great task that was completed. When the travelling party entered Sri Amritsar Sahib, the conches were blown louder along with the Napheeryas and Dhundhabs.