Bhai Nand Lal ji's langar: Difference between revisions

Depiction of the sakhi in Sikh Heritage in Paintings - From the Collection of the Punjab & Sind Bank 1995, page 76.

Many people of all religions began to flock to Sachkhand Sr Anandpur Sahib Ji to be blessed with the darshan of that king of this world and the next Satguru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj. Maharaj had started many kitchens, which were run by his beloved Sikhs. Just like today Guru Ji’s langar was served free to all those who came into the house of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj.

Bhai Nand Lal Ji was in charge of one of these kitchens. One day antarjami Dashmesh Pita Ji decided to visit all his kitchens in disguise. Guru Sahib went to his kitchens a little bit before langar was meant to be served and told the sevadaars that he was very hungry. Maharaj in disguise was met with great love but was told to return later on when langar would be served. All of the kitchens Maharaj went to gave him a similar response.

The last kitchen that Kalgidhar Ji visited was the kitchen run by Bhai Nand Lal Ji. Here Maharaj was also told that langar was nearly ready. As Maharaj turned to leave Bhai Nand Lal Ji came running after him with whatever was ready and began to plead with him to sit down. Bhai Nand Lal Ji said, “The home of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is like no other in this world or the next. No one shall leave empty handed.” Guru Maharaj in disguise smiled at Bhai Nand Lal Ji and began to eat his langar.

The next day Guru Ji told the sangat the whole story. Maharaj then told his beloved Sikhs to follow the example of Bhai Nand Lal Ji.

Even today Guru Maharaj comes to his own home in disguise. Do you great that unknown stranger with love or do you turn them away?