Miracles of Higher Spheres

This fictional story (which has no historic references) sets the scene of Guru Nanak's arrival on earth.

Benevolent Guru Nanak while sitting in the Lord's palace was looking at the earth. What did he see? In this world, love has vanished. There is no enlightened soul. There is no devotion for the Lord. It is all darkness. People have mistaken beliefs, superstitions and useless rituals.

Hatred is everywhere. People are suffering. Seeing the people in such suffering, the benevolent and merciful Guru thought: 'Why worry about one's own comfort? One should give comfort to the suffering of people'.

Guru Ji saw people's souls coming to the higher sphere loaded with vices and suffering. His mind thought: 'Why not go to the world and guide the people, rid the people from vices and give elevation to their minds. Why let people spend their energy in worldly pursuits and come to this sphere bankrupt, without the Lord's name and without kind deeds'.

In these thoughts, he looked towards the Lord. The Lord was in a gracious mood. With great respect he prayed to the Lord. The Lord was pleased with his idea.

Bless The People

The Lord said: Nanak how is the world?

Guru Ji: There is no love in the world. There is no equality and no real faith. People live life as a lie, with ego and selfishness.

Lord: Who will kill the demon of vices?

Guru Ji: I am at your command.

Lord: People are 'difficult to deal with', irreligious and uncivilized.

On listening to this, the Guru bowed his head down with humility accepting the task. The Lord understood the meaning.

The Lord said: Nanak, you are immersed in my love. I command you to bless the people.

Throne Of Flowers

A throne made of flowers arrived, it was named 'Benevolence'. The Guru was asked to sit on the throne. Four souls picked up the throne. Like a branch of tree which sprouts and separates out, but is connected with the tree and bears the suffering from the dust-storm, rain and hail-storm, only to give the fragrance of its flowers to the people and give fruits to eat. Similarly, the Guru, always immersed in the love of the Lord, out of benevolence, like the branch of a tree separate but connected, left to bear the hardships of the world.

When the throne of flowers moved from the Lord's palace, millions of souls, in love and devotion for the Guru, greeted him in adoration. The throne of flowers went lower and lower. It left the unseen spheres and kept on moving.

Finally, the throne of flowers reached the earth. How would Guru Nanak live in the world of 'sinners'? How could a person used to living in the region of peace, live in the region of worldly fires? When Guru Ji laughed at evil minded people who bowed to him, and talked to them in a merciful and loving language, then, we understood that if the world could benefit, it couId be from him only, who has not detested the sinners.

Now, the throne of flowers moved towards Talwandi to the house of Mehta Kalu. In his house, in a nicely decorated room, his wife and two maids were sitting. The lamp was lit.

Suddenly, there was a flash of light. Then, divine music was heard and it appeared some people had arrived. Seeing this, the ladies were startled but they felt delighted. A feeling of wondrousness prevailed and they tried to be attentive to listen and see.

The Saints Assemble

The, saints and poets from the unseen world came in. The doors were closed but still they kept entering and assembled. Every body sat down and sang a song: Welcome to you, O saint. Welcome to you, O saint. When the song finished, there was again a flash of light, stronger than before.

The throne of flowers carrying Guru Nanak entered the room where everybody had assembled to greet him. The persons who had come with the throne of flowers sang a divine song. Then, all the saints sang another song. On listening to these songs the Guru said a few kind words to the saints. The saints praised him but the Guru, in humility, tells them to fall at the feet of the Lord.

It was night. People of Talwandi town were asleep. Outside, in the forests, the plants and trees were in solitude. The wells that ran were also quiet. However, the stars were shining bright in the sky. The night passed quietly.

It was early morning. A pandit was looking at the stars. Sometimes, he saw the astronomical figures in the book. Sometimes, he looked towards the sky and pondered. Sometimes, he went into deep thought. From inside, his wife said loudly 'Pandit dear, today, at this time, what are you working out by looking at the stars for so long?'. Pandit composed himself and said: 'A son is born in Mehta Kalu's house. I am watching the stars and planets, he appears to be a great prophet.'

Source: Guru Nanak Chamatkar

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  Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib

  Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan.

  Associated with Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji.

  This was where the parents of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji lived and where Guru Nanak was born.

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