{"id":4494,"date":"2016-09-25T11:27:17","date_gmt":"2016-09-25T05:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=4494"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:36:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T06:06:01","slug":"the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sacred Lesson of Sewa: Guru Arjan Dev Ji\u2019s Humble Act"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act\/#Sangats_Journey_to_Guru_Arjan_Dev_Ji\" >Sangat\u2019s Journey to Guru Arjan Dev Ji<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act\/#A_Humble_Task_at_the_Darbar_Sahib\" >A Humble Task at the Darbar Sahib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act\/#The_Sangats_Wait_for_Guru_Arjan_Dev_Ji\" >The Sangat\u2019s Wait for Guru Arjan Dev Ji<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act\/#The_Revelation_of_True_Sewa\" >The Revelation of True Sewa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act\/#Guru_Arjan_Dev_Jis_Divine_Example\" >Guru Arjan Dev Ji\u2019s Divine Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-sacred-lesson-of-sewa-guru-arjan-dev-jis-humble-act\/#The_Moral_of_the_Sakhi\" >The Moral of the Sakhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sangats_Journey_to_Guru_Arjan_Dev_Ji\"><\/span>Sangat\u2019s Journey to Guru Arjan Dev Ji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During Guru Arjan Dev Ji&#8217;s time, a group of devoted Sikhs journeyed from Kabul, Afghanistan, to Amritsar to have darshan of the Guru. Along the way, they encountered a Sikh and his wife who welcomed them with immense love and care. This humble Sikh selflessly served the sangat, massaging their legs, bringing them water, and ensuring their comfort throughout their journey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Humble_Task_at_the_Darbar_Sahib\"><\/span>A Humble Task at the Darbar Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Upon reaching Darbar Sahib, the jathedar of the Kabul sangat requested some boys to take care of the sangat\u2019s shoes. Eager to have the first darshan of Guru Ji, none of the boys volunteered. The same humble Sikh stepped forward, offering to clean and care for the shoes so others could proceed inside.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sangats_Wait_for_Guru_Arjan_Dev_Ji\"><\/span>The Sangat\u2019s Wait for Guru Arjan Dev Ji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inside the Darbar Sahib, the sangat eagerly awaited Guru Arjan Dev Ji\u2019s arrival. However, even after 30-45 minutes, Guru Ji did not appear. Concerned, the jathedar approached Baba Buddha Ji to inquire about Guru Ji\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Revelation_of_True_Sewa\"><\/span>The Revelation of True Sewa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baba Buddha Ji informed the jathedar that Guru Ji had gone to meet the sangat from Kabul. Confused, the jathedar clarified that the sangat from Kabul had already arrived. Baba Buddha Ji then asked about the Sikh who had accompanied them. Realizing the Sikh was still outside cleaning shoes, Baba Buddha Ji and the sangat went to find him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guru_Arjan_Dev_Jis_Divine_Example\"><\/span>Guru Arjan Dev Ji\u2019s Divine Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To their astonishment, they found the Sikh cleaning the sangat\u2019s shoes with his own chola. It was none other than Guru Arjan Dev Ji Himself. Overwhelmed, Baba Buddha Ji questioned why Guru Ji was performing such a humble task. Guru Ji responded with a profound lesson: \u201cI have not seen Guru Nanak Dev Ji, but you have. Look closely at this pair of shoes.\u201d Baba Buddha Ji immediately recognized them as Guru Nanak Dev Ji\u2019s shoes, signifying the divine presence and sanctity of the act.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Moral_of_the_Sakhi\"><\/span>The Moral of the Sakhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This sakhi teaches the essence of true sewa\u2014service performed with humility and devotion. Whether cleaning a child\u2019s shoes, a woman\u2019s, or a man\u2019s, view them as sacred. Who knows if the shoes belong to Sahibzaade, Bibi Bhani, or Bhai Bailo? Every act of sewa carries divine potential.<\/p>\n<p>This timeless story reminds us to serve selflessly, treating every task as an opportunity to connect with the Guru\u2019s grace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sangat\u2019s Journey to Guru Arjan Dev Ji During Guru Arjan Dev Ji&#8217;s time, a group of devoted Sikhs journeyed from Kabul, Afghanistan, to Amritsar to have darshan of the Guru. Along the way, they encountered a Sikh and his wife who welcomed them with immense love and care. 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