Bhai Gurdas ji called some servants and got them working as per Guru ji’s commands. He had them clean the area and level it. Many Sikhs and servants were working. There was greenery all around. Tents were set up with ropes. There was a pond nearby at a lower elevation. The tents were set up very strong and sturdy. Water with rose essences was sprinkled all around so the dust does not fly. Sandalwood essences were also sprinkled. The whole place had a pleasant fragrance. Flowering plants were planted all around the area to make the place even more pleasant. The plants had different colours. Thorns and dried up plants were removed. The tent for Guru ji had mats and carpets laid out. There was a canopy set up for Guru ji to sit under. The canopy had golden strands hanging from it. The canopy was made of silk with gold thread work on it. Many other colourful cloths were hung in the tent. Two silver maces were set near Guru ji’s throne which had golden orbs on top of them. A beautiful court was set for Guru ji to work in. It was a pleasant and attractive sight that was set up. Some people were left in the area for security. Bhai Gurdas ji went to tell Guru ji that the place was ready.
Guru Arjan Dev ji was sitting with the Pothis with respect. He sat with the Pothis and held court. Bhai Gurdas ji came and said: “the place is ready, Guru ji. It is beautiful now. Plants are planted and the tent is set.” Guru ji heard this and prepared the paalki and placed the Pothis in them to go from Tharra Sahib to Ram Sar Sahib. There was a canopy on top of the paalki with Chaurs all around them. The chaurs looked like swans flying above pearls. Incense was lit, garlands of flowers were placed upon the paalki. Rababs, Mridangs and conches were sounded with dhundhabs and napheeryas. The Sikhs did jaikaras. The Sikhs celebrated as they travelled with Guru ji. The Sikhs were filled with love who sprinkled rose and sandalwood essences everywhere.
The Pothis arrived at the place. Guru ji saw the place and noticed the nice smell everywhere. Everyone was happy to see the place. The Pothis were placed under the canopy within the tent. Bhai Gurdas ji was happy. Guru ji was happy with Bhai Gurdas ji. Guru ji sat down and a Divaan began. Guru ji sat as Keertan was played. There was a pond nearby which Guru ji noticed and said: “for the good of all, a Sarovar should be made here. Whoever removes the dirt from this area, the amount of dirt taken out will correspond with the amount of dirt washed away from their minds. The ones who do Seva of Teeraths, they are blessed in both worlds.” The Sangat heard Guru ji and got up right away. They wanted to wash the vices from their minds. For 3 hours the Sikhs dug the Sarovar. A small Sarovar was formed. Guru ji stopped everyone in the evening and said: “that is good enough. This will be a small Sarovar.” The Sangat said to Guru ji: “Satguru ji, this is a small and beautiful Sarovar, what would you like to name this Teerath?” Baba Bhudda ji was asked by Guru ji: “what shall we name this Teerath? The name should be great. The dirt of the Sikhs will be washed away here.” Baba Bhudda ji said: “you are omnipotent and omniscient. You know the past, present and future. There is no one greater than you to name this place.” Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji said: “Ram lived in Panchvati. Guru Ramdas ji’s name, Akaal Purakh, lives here. The true Ram lives here. Guru Granth Sahib ji will be scribed here. The name and named are no different. This place shall be known as Sri Ram Sar Sahib. Bathing here will wash away all of the sins.” The Sangat was really happy to hear the name. They all folded their hands and bowed their heads. Guru ji said a Shabad to commemorate this:
Sri Mukhvaak.. Gauri Mahalla 5..
Everyday, take a bath in the Ram Sar.. Carefully drink the nectar Amrit..1.. Rahao..
The name of Akaal Purakh is the pure water.. By bathing here, all wishes are granted, all tasks are fulfilled..1..
In the society of Saints, conversations of Akaal Purakh occur.. The sins of millions of births are washed away..2..
The saints do Simran and are filled with bliss.. Their minds and bodies are immersed in bliss..3..
The ones who achieved the treasure of the feet of Akaal Purakh.. The servant, Nanak, is a sacrifice unto them ..4..95..164..
(SGGS 198)
“Whoever reads this Shabad while bathing here, they will receive many rewards.” The Sangat heard this and were really happy. They bowed to Guru ji’s feet. Guru ji then said: “it is now evening, Go with Sri Hargobind ji and live in the city with peace. Go and do Keertan.” Bhai Gurdas ji and Baba Bhudda ji stayed with Guru Arjan Dev ji. Sri Hargobind ji and the Sangat came back home. They bowed to the young Guru and went to their homes once they arrived in Amritsar.
Guru Arjan Dev ji stayed in Sri Ram Sar. Visiting Guru ji makes all of the pain go away. Some Sikhs and servants remained with Guru ji to do Seva. The Langri made Langar and came to tell Guru ji. With Guru ji’s permission, the Langri brought delicious food for Guru ji in a big plate. Guru ji ate Langar and then the other Sikhs ate as well. After about 2 hours of night, Bhai Gurdas ji came to Guru ji and said: “listen oh gracious one, the forest is really lush here. The moonlight is not reaching here. Just as Ram Chander ji lived in the jungle, you are living in the jungle as well. You liked a place of solitude, that is what you got. Brahma made this place for you, knowing that you wanted such a place.” Guru ji said: “Bhai Gurdas ji, the praise of this place is great. This place will be very radiant. There will be many progresses here. Many enemies and sinners will be destroyed here.” Guru ji said all this to Bhai Gurdas ji and then laid down to rest. The bedsheets were white with white blankets. Guru ji was radiant with the white sheets like the moon.
Guru ji slept the night and woke up at 2:30 am. He did his morning cleansing routines and took a bath. Guru ji did the Simran of Guru Nanak Dev ji, connecting with his real form. When the sun came up, Guru ji opened his eyes from his Samadhi. Guru ji called Baba Bhudda ji and Bhai Gurdas ji and said his graceful wishes to them: “I wish to stay in solitude. The Sikhs are eager to meet me. Sahib Bhudda ji, you should go to Amritsar and take the Sangat to Amritsar. You should look after them. The Harmandhir Sahib inside the Amritsar Sarovar, go there and recite Gurbani. Listen to Keertan there. Visiting Sri Harmandhir Sahib ji is the same as visiting me. Do not doubt this. You should go there and live there yourself. Keep the Sangat there and take care of them. Guide them well. Whatever the Sikhs wish for, give them what they want. Listen to their Ardaas and fulfill their wishes. Maintain the traditions and do what I do. Everything that I do with the Sangat, you should carry on my duties. Give hope to the Sangat.” Baba Bhudda ji folded his hands and bowed to Guru ji’s feet, obeying Guru ji’s command.
Baba Bhudda ji came to Amritsar and gave the Sangat Guru ji’s command. As Guru ji directed, Baba Bhudda ji did what he was told. He maintained the traditions of Sri Harmandhir Sahib. The Sangat bathed in the Amritsar Sarovar and visited Sri Harmandhir Sahib. They listened to Keertan, sitting inside Harmandhir Sahib. Baba Bhudda ji would sit in the Divaan with the Sangat.