The True King, Sri Arjun Dev Ji. highlighted greatness and supreme importance of Gurbani and gave this teaching to thte Sikhs:
Shree Gur Kaer Sareer Juaouu; Sabh(i) Thhaan, Samai Sabh(i), Na Darsai Hai |
You cannot have darshan of the physical body of the respected Guru in all places or at all times.
Giranthh Ridaa Gur Ko Eih Jaanahu; Outam Hai Sabh(i) Kall Rahai Hai |
Know that Sri Guru Grath Sahib Ji is the heart of the Guru, and is supreme because Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji will remain for all time.
Maerae Saroop Tae Yaa(n) Tae Hai Deeragh; Saahib Jaan(i) Adaaeib Kai Hai |
Know that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s form is greater than mine; know and respect Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the embodiment of the Lord.
Poojahu Chandan Kaesar Ko Ghas(i); Dhoop Dhukaaei Kai Phool Chadtai Hai ||5||
Worship Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji by grinding down sandalwood and saffron (to apply them as perfumes), lighting incense and offering flowers. (Sri Gur Partap Suraj Granth, Panna 2140)
6. Dal Bhanjan Gur Sorrmaa; Badd Jodhaa Bahu Paroupakaaree||
The warrior Guru, the vanquizher of armies, is very brave and benevolent. (Var 1, Pauri 48)
After gaining victory in the battle of Hargobingpur Sahib, the Sixth Satgur, Sri Guru Hargobind Ji, listened tot eh recitation of Jap Ji Sahib from Bhai Gopala Ji. Bhai Gopala Ji was seated on a platform higher then Guru Ji’s own thrown (out of respect for Gurbani). Upon hearing such a pristine pronunciation of Jap Ji Sahib from Bhai Gopala Ji, Satguru Ji was prepared to bestow the Guruship ipon the devotee.
Mata Damodari Ji’s sister, Bibi Ramo Ji and her husband Bhai Saee Das Ji remembered and meditated upon Guru Sahib with great respect and affection, for this reason Satguru Ji prepared a visit them at their village, Daroali. On reaching Sachkhand Sri Harimander Sahib, Guru Sahib performed the Ardaas, circumbulated around Sri Harimander Sahib four times and then went to Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib. Satguru Ji seated Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on a beautiful throne at the front of the procession. Then Guru Sahib Ji followed gracefully and respectfully along with the rest of the Sangat and made their way to their village.
7. Sangat from a far away country came singing keertankeertan towards the lotus feet of the Sevent King, Sri Guru Har Rai Ji. When the Sangat got very close, in order to maintain respect for Gurbani, Guru Sahib Ji got up very quickly from their throne, hitting their knee against the side of their throne and thus caused themselves an injury. When the shocked Sangat asked, “maharaj, why did you arise in such a rush?” Guru Sahib replied, “O’ Brothers! The Sangat was reciting Gurbani . We arose so quickly out of respect for Gurbani. If we falter from respecting Gurbani how can others be expected to respect Gurbani?” Satguru Ji blessed the Sangat with the following Diving Words:
Jo Sikh Gurbaanee Bhai Karae | Bin Prayaas Bhav Saagar Taree |..||15||
Any Sikh who fears Gurbani will cross this world ocean without any effort|..||15||
Jo Gur Bhagat(i) So Sikh Hai Meraa | Gurbanee Bhae Tisai Ghaneraa |
He who is lovingly devoted to the Guru is my Sikh. He has great awe and respect for Gurbani.
Jin Bhai Adam Naa Baanee Dharaa | Jaanoh(u) So Sikh Nahee(n) Hamaaraa ||20||
He who has no fear or respect of Gurbani. Know that he is not my Sikh. ||20||
(Sri Gur Partap Suraj Granth, Panna 3344-45)
The seventh King’s highly intelligent Sahibzada, Sri Raam Rai Ji, was graced with the blessing by Guru Sahib Je that “We (Guru Sahib Ji) will abide on your tongue and whatever you say will come true”. And so it did, Ram Rai Ji showed great miracles in the court of Aurengzeb. Everdyday 13,000 Rupees would come to Ram Rai Ji’s headquarters courtesy of Emperor, Aurengzeb. however, when Ram Rai Ji changed the line “Mittee Musalmaan Kee” to Baemaan Kee”, Satguru Har Rai Sahib Ji was extremely offended and disappointed and told Ram Rai that they did not wish to even see someone who had changed the Gurbani of the most respected Satguru, (Guru Nanak Dev Ji), and had altered the word of God. Ram Rai was ordered to continue to walk in whichever direction he was facing and to never return. It was also ordered that no other Sikh should worship or acknowledge Ram Rai. In this way he was excommunicated from the house of the Guru.
8. When the Eighth King, Sri Guru Har Krisan Ji, went to Delhi, Emperor Aurengzeb asked to see them. The True King wrote down the following:
Mahalla Pehlaa || Kia Khaadhai; Kiaa Paidhai How ||
The first Master. What good is food, and what good are clothes?
(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Ang 142)
Guru Sahib Ji sent this to Aurengzeb as a message that the true Darshan of the King of Kings was within the shabad, which should reside within oned heart.
9. When Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji went to visit Praagraaj Tribeni, at that place Guru Sahib Ji’s respected Mother, Mata Nanaki Ji, requested to have Drashan of a Grandson, Guru Sahib Ji said, “Carry out an Akhand Paath of Dhur Ki Bani; and Waheguru Ji will most definitely fulfil you request.”
In the Dharam Vihai Shastar, it is written that the Akhand Paath Sahib was conducted from the Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib (compiled by Bhai Banno Ji) accompanying Guru Sahib Ji, at ‘Vadee Sikh Sangat Gurdwara’ in Tribeni. In which these five Sikhs were the Paathis
1. Bhai Mati Das Ji
2. Bhai Dayala Ji
3. Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Ji Masand
4. Bhai Gurdita Ji (who was the 6th descendant in the lineage of Baba Budha Sahib Ji)
5. Bhai Sati Ram Ji, who was a Sikh of the Eighth King
In this way the Ninth King blessed these five Sikhs with the responsibility to carry out the Akhand Paath for the arrival of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Only after the completion of Dhur Ki Bani did Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji arrive:
Tehee Prakaas Hamaaraa Bhayo || Patnaa Sehar Bikhai Bhav Layo ||
There (in Allahabad) I was conceived (March 1666 CE). Later, I took birth at Patna (December 1666 CE)
(Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 59)
