In Safar-E-Patshahi IX Series No. 21, we informed the readers about the birth and background of Makhan Shah Lubana
In this series we will hear about Makhan Shah Lubana’s arrival at Baba Bakale and finding the real Guru
When Makhan Shah Lubana Ji’s fleet starts sinking, he prays to the Guru.
“Chit Ikagar Japp Ko Prhaa,
Pun Satguru Ji Ka Kiya Dhyaan “
He says in prayer that Guru Sahib, if only my fleet sank, that is, if only my business sank, then how can I bring the Maya of Dasvandh to the Guru’s house. Guru Sahib, save my sinking ship. The Maya of Dasvandh that comes from my ancestors, only then will I be able to offer that Maya in the Darbar of Guru ji. Makhan Shah Lubana ji did not take any oath.
We have heard about the Maya of this Dasvandh in the previous series as well. They have already brought the Maya of Dasvandh in Guru’s home. So, Makhan Shah Lubana’s fleet is saved from sinking. Later they come to Delhi and find out that Guru Harkrishan Sahib ji has passed away in Delhi and he has spoken – ‘Baba Bakale’.
He arrives at Baba Bakale on 8 October 1664, accompanied by his entire family and 500 armed warriors (who have always lived by his name). He was accompanied by his wife Suljoi Ji and 3 sons – Bhai Khushhala Ji, Bhai Chandu Lal Ji, Bhai Lal Chand Ji and many others. Where Gurdwara Chhauni Sahib is today, they came and camp there.
When they go in search of the Guru, they see that many other fake Gurus were sitting in their beds at Baba Bakale. Wherever Makhan Shah Lubana went, he felt that the Guru was the giver but they were all beggars. All the fake Gurus tried to call themselves Gurus. Makhan Shah Lubana knew that-
“Jin Har Paio Tinah Chapaio”
The Guru knows the innermost of all
“Ghat ghat ke Antar ki jaanat,
Bhale bure ki peer pachhaanat”
Here all the disciples of the Gurus were being taken to their respective Darbars. Makhan Shah Lubana bowed before all the Gurus with 2-2 seals. Many historians have also written 5-5 seals. Makhan Shah Lubana knew that only a true Guru could tell this lie of mine. The disciples of Dhir Mall did just that.They said that Dhir Mall is the only able Guru. This is the greatest Guru. Dhir Mall has Adi Granth Sahib. Come to the True Guru.
Makhan Shah Lubana also visited the camp of Dhir Mall. He also greeted Adi Granth Sahib. He also bowed before Dhir Mall but was not satisfied. Then they returned to their camp. Makhan Shah Lubana knew that the words of Guru Harkrishan Sahib were unwavering. The sun can be cold, the moon can be hot, the moving wind can stop, the mountains can change their place but the words of the Guru cannot be changed. He performed the daily rites at the time of Amrit wela on October 9, 1664 AD and again prayed that Guru Sahib you know the innermost thing of all.
“Ghat ghat ke Antar ki jaanat,
Bhale bure ki peer pchhaanat”
Meaning Guru Sahib, you are the one to show the way. The sangats are being misled. When he left his camp, the masands sent by Dhir Mall were already standing outside his camp and said, “Come, we have come to fetch you.” The Guru is remembering you.
Many other sangats had also gathered. At that time Makhan Shah Lubana asked someone if there was anyone else, was there any other Sodhi? . Someone said that Guru Hargobind’s youngest son Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and his mother Nanaki Ji are at Bhai Mehra Ji’s house.The masands of Dhir Mall stopped Makhan Shah Lubana from going there but Makhan Shah Lubana understood. When he went to Bhai Mehra’s house, he saw the same well-known Sikhs whom he had met before when Makhan Shah Lubana kept coming to Guru Hargobind sahib ji. Baba Gurditta Ji, Bhai Dargah Mall Ji, Bhai Gadia Ji and Sikhs of Guru Arjan Dev ji’s time were also present there. When Makhan Shah Lubana marched with the soldiers in luxury, Guru Tegh Bahadur ji forbade him to learn to visit Guru’s house. This was understood and when he bowed before Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, the Guru ji laughed. And said-
“Sun Sikh dubdi naau tum, hum kande deen lagai,
“Kandhe muhe aasi lagi, kio puuja rkho duhaie”
When he placed the seals and bowed down, the Guru said:
“Guru Ghar ki jo aahe upain,
so dijahi kahe rakhhu aaye,
Aur dsondh Gur ki hai jaita,
Arpani Darb Karahu Abi Teta. “
“Jinh man hor mukh hor se kanhdhe kachia”
Guru Sahib said that when your fleet was sinking then you had prayed something else but here you are giving something else. Makhan Shah Lubana now understood everything. Makhan Shah Lubana and his entire family at the same time saluted at the feet of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. After sitting and talking for a while, Makhan Shah Lubana went upstairs and shouted loudly…
“Guru Ladho Re,
Guru Ladho Re”
Meaning Sangat Ji, don’t be misled. The real Guru has been found. All these claimants are false Gurus. The real Guru Tegh Bahadur ji is sitting here. Even those who were sitting on false Guru beds realized that the truth has come out before the Sangat. They all got up and ran. Only Dhir Mall remained. In the next series No. 23 we will talk about Dhirmal firing on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Please watch this series of stories on ‘Khoj Vichar’ channel YouTube and ‘Safar E Patshahi IX’ Facebook page. Here the entire life of Guru Tegh Bahadur is being told.