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In 1705, [[Guru Gobind Singh ji]] went to Machiwala after leaving [[Anandpur Sahib]]. During those severe hardship days some Rajas refused even to offer help to Guru Sahib due to the fear of death as [[Aurangzeb]] was after the life of Guru Sahib and his family. | In [[1705]], [[Guru Gobind Singh ji]] went to [[Machiwala]] after leaving [[Anandpur Sahib]]. During those severe hardship days some Rajas refused even to offer help to Guru Sahib due to the fear of death as [[Aurangzeb]] was after the life of Guru Sahib and his family. | ||
When Guru Sahib reached Raikot state, the Muslim Chief Rai Kalha welcomed him and felt honored in offering his servicesto Guru Sahib as his guest for as long as he wanted to stay. Guru Ji spent a few days with Rai Kahla. | When Guru Sahib reached Raikot state, the Muslim Chief Rai Kalha welcomed him and felt honored in offering his servicesto Guru Sahib as his guest for as long as he wanted to stay. Guru Ji spent a few days with Rai Kahla. | ||
It was in Raikot that Guru Sahib got the most tragic news of the death of his two minor sons and his mother. The news was brought from | It was in Raikot that Guru Sahib got the most tragic news of the death of [[Supreme sacrifice|his two minor sons and his mother]]. The news was brought from [[Sirhind]] by Noora Mahi who was appointed by Rai Kalha to perform seva (service) for the Guru. Guru Sahib during his stay asked Noora Mahi to serve him milk in [[Ganga Sagar]] (a vessel) having 288 holes which was part and parcel of his person belongings. | ||
Noora Mahi said that his buffalo did not give milk and even if it did, the milk will not stay in Ganga Sagar as it had holes in it. Guru Sahib told him to utter the name of God and start milking the buffalo. To the surprise and amazement of Noora Mahi, the buffalo gave milk and it did not leak out from the Ganga Sagar. [http://sikhsinkuwait.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/ganga-sagar-a-sacred-gift-by-guru-gobind-singh-jee-to-rai-kalha/<big>'''....More'''</big>] <!------ also at http://tuhitu.blogspot.com/2006/08/sakhi-series-18-ganga-sagar.html | Noora Mahi said that his buffalo did not give milk and even if it did, the milk will not stay in [[Ganga Sagar]] as it had holes in it. Guru Sahib told him to utter the name of God and start milking the buffalo. To the surprise and amazement of Noora Mahi, the buffalo gave milk and it did not leak out from the [[Ganga Sagar]]. [http://sikhsinkuwait.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/ganga-sagar-a-sacred-gift-by-guru-gobind-singh-jee-to-rai-kalha/<big>'''....More'''</big>] <!------ also at http://tuhitu.blogspot.com/2006/08/sakhi-series-18-ganga-sagar.html | ||
Before leaving Raikot, in recognition and appreciation of the services and hospitality extended by Rai Kalha, a Muslim Chief, who risked his own and his family’ lives, Guru Gobind Singh Ji presented Ganga Sagar, a sword and a Real to Rai Kalha as personal gifts. | Before leaving Raikot, in recognition and appreciation of the services and hospitality extended by Rai Kalha, a Muslim Chief, who risked his own and his family’ lives, Guru Gobind Singh Ji presented Ganga Sagar, a sword and a Real to Rai Kalha as personal gifts. | ||
Revision as of 20:16, 18 August 2011
In 1705, Guru Gobind Singh ji went to Machiwala after leaving Anandpur Sahib. During those severe hardship days some Rajas refused even to offer help to Guru Sahib due to the fear of death as Aurangzeb was after the life of Guru Sahib and his family.
When Guru Sahib reached Raikot state, the Muslim Chief Rai Kalha welcomed him and felt honored in offering his servicesto Guru Sahib as his guest for as long as he wanted to stay. Guru Ji spent a few days with Rai Kahla.
It was in Raikot that Guru Sahib got the most tragic news of the death of his two minor sons and his mother. The news was brought from Sirhind by Noora Mahi who was appointed by Rai Kalha to perform seva (service) for the Guru. Guru Sahib during his stay asked Noora Mahi to serve him milk in Ganga Sagar (a vessel) having 288 holes which was part and parcel of his person belongings.
Noora Mahi said that his buffalo did not give milk and even if it did, the milk will not stay in Ganga Sagar as it had holes in it. Guru Sahib told him to utter the name of God and start milking the buffalo. To the surprise and amazement of Noora Mahi, the buffalo gave milk and it did not leak out from the Ganga Sagar. ....More
