In Safar-E-Patshahi IX Series No. 1 we will listen to the history from the family of Guru Ram Das Ji to the birth of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
In this series we will hear that at the birth of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Happiness is celebrated and Guru Hargobind ji himself bows before Guru Teg Bahadur ji
Living in the same house of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, Baba Gurditta Ji,Bhai Ani Rai Ji, Bhai Suraj Mall Ji, Baba Atal Rai Ji and Bibi Viro Ji are born. Four sons and a daughter are born here. Now comes the auspicious hour about which Guru Ram Das Ji writes in his Bani-
” Sa dharti Bhai hariavali jithai Mera satgur betha ai
Se Jant bhae hariavale jini Mera satgur dekhia jai
Dhann Dhann Pita Dhann Dhann Kul Dhan Dhan Se Janani Jin Guru Jania Mai “
Meaning blessed are the parents who have given birth to the Guru. Guru Teg Bahadur ji’s seat is to be in his house. That beautiful clock 5 Vaisakh 1678 ,the day has come. On Sunday, April 1, 1621, during the time of Amritvela, Guru Hargobind ji goes to Darbar Sahib as per his daily routine and listens to the kirtan of Asa di Vaar. From there a Mewra (Ardasia) walked from Guru ka Mahal and told Guru Sahib the good news that a son has been born in your house. The sangat also rejoice. The bhog of Asa ki vaar’s time falls. Guru Hargobind ji is greeted by the sangat. Happiness is celebrated by Sikhs. Not only in Amritsar but also Wherever the news reaches the sangat, there is rejoicing. Guru Hargobind ji, accompanied by some of his Sikhs, marches to Guru ka Mahal. Baba Buddha Ji, Bhai Gurdas Ji, Bhai Bidhi Chand Ji are with Guru Sahib Ji. Going to Guru ka Mahal, Guru Hargobind ji embraced his son. He watched his son for a long time. At last Guru Hargobind ji bowed his head before his son. It was a wonderful sight to behold.The writer of Panth Prakash writes-
” Tab Gur Sis Ko Bandan Kini Ati Hit Lai
Bidhiya kahe kas bandan ki kaho mohe samjhai “
Bhai Bidhi Chand Ji started saying that 4 sons have already been born in your house- Baba Gurditta Ji, Bhai Ani Rai Ji, Bhai Suraj Mall Ji and Baba Atal Rai Ji. You loved them very much but you did not bow your head at their birth. What is the reason for this that you bowed your head before this child after watching it carefully? Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji started saying that Bidhi Chand Ji, don’t be fooled . we have bowed our heads before this boy because he –
‘Deen Rach Sankat Hare’
Meaning they will protect the religions and end the biggest crisis.
” Eh nirbhai jarr turak ukheri ” They will be fearless and will uproot the Turks. Not only we have bowed our heads but the whole world will bow their heads to them. They will be rich in spears. His name will also be Tegh Bahadur. Guru Hargobind ji blessed his son. Congratulations to all the sangat on the enlightenment of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. So in the next series No. 3 we will talk about the childhood of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.