In Safar-E-Patshahi IX Series No. 98 we heard that Guru Teg Bahadur Ji reached Prayag and preached Sikhism near the river Tribeni
In this series we will hear that Guru Teg Bahadur ji reaches Allahabad where Gurdwara Sahib is adorned in the memory of Guru Sahib Ji and this is where Guru Gobind Singh Ji was seated in the womb of Mata Nanaki Ji
In 1666 AD when Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji walks from Punjab to Kara Manakpur and reaches Allahabad. Guru Sahib was about 45 years old at that time. It had been almost 34 years since their Anand Karaj. When Guru Sahib Ji reached Allahabad, Bhai Ramlok Ji stayed Guru Sahib Ji in his mansion. You are visiting this Gurdwara Pakki Sangat Sahib Allahabad. This place used to be a very big mansion. There is also an ancient well at this place. You are also visiting this well. When Guru Teg Bahadur ji stopped at Allahabad, Mata Nanaki Ji, who was the mother of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, spoke to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, which are recorded in Panth Prakash. Those words were-
“Tumre sut nij nainan Dekho
Kar daya dijai fal janam bisekhoh”
Meaning when will the promises made by your father Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji be fulfilled, that your grandson will be a Mahabali, a glorious person and a total enlightener. Poet Santokh Singh Ji writes that Mata Nanaki Ji told Guru Teg Bahadur Ji that
“Sut me sut ko lekar godh
Kro duularn paaye promod “
When Mata Nanaki Ji and others Sikhs made these promises, Guru Sahib made up his mind to stay here for some time. Gurbani was preached here in Allahabad. Gurbani was recited day and night. Guru Teg Bahadur ji himself used to associate the sangat with Naam Bani. Guru Teg Bahadur ji stayed in Allahabad for about 6 months. Guru Gobind Singh Ji mentions this auspicious hour in his Bani-
“Tahi prakaash hamaara bhayo
Patnaa sahar bikhai bhav layo”
That means I was born in Allahabad in my mother’s womb and was born in Patna city. In Allahabad Gurdwara Pakki Sangat Sahib is located at the place of Prakash. There is also a room, which used to be quite low. So, on the land of Allahabad, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was seated in the womb of Mata Gujar Kaur Ji. Gurdwara Pakki Sangat Sahib in Ahiyapur mohalla is adorned here which you are visiting. There is also an ancient well within the precincts of Gurdwara Sahib and the shrine of Guru Teg Bahadur ji where Guru Sahib used to perform Naam Bani and Bhajan Bandgi. An ancient Sri Sahib and also a ancient chauki on which Guru Teg Bahadur ji used to connect the sangat with Naam Bani. There are only 4 feet left of the outpost you are visiting. There is also an ancient Sankh. All these signs are present in Allahabad. Whenever you come to Allahabad, you can visit Gurdwara Pakki Sangat Sahib in Ahiyapur Mohalla. So, the next history we will hear in series 100.