{"id":5619,"date":"2019-01-20T13:22:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T07:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5619"},"modified":"2025-01-18T13:27:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T07:57:11","slug":"the-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/","title":{"rendered":"The Faith of Bibi Santi and Bhai Pulla &#8211; A Miraculous Reward by Guru Hargobind Sahib"},"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-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#A_Story_of_Faith_and_Devotion\" >A Story of Faith and Devotion<\/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-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#Challenges_Faced_by_Bibi_Santi\" >Challenges Faced by Bibi Santi<\/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-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#Raising_Bhai_Pulla_in_Faith\" >Raising Bhai Pulla in Faith<\/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-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#The_Longing_Fulfilled_%E2%80%93_Guru_Sahibs_Arrival\" >The Longing Fulfilled &#8211; Guru Sahib\u2019s Arrival<\/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-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#A_Blessing_Beyond_Measure\" >A Blessing Beyond Measure<\/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-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#Villagers_Skepticism_and_Guru_Sahibs_Instruction\" >Villagers&#8217; Skepticism and Guru Sahib\u2019s Instruction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#The_Miraculous_Langar\" >The Miraculous Langar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#The_Transformation_of_the_Villagers\" >The Transformation of the Villagers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/the-faith-of-bibi-santi-and-bhai-pulla-a-miraculous-reward-by-guru-hargobind-sahib\/#_Faith_Rewarded\" >\u00a0Faith Rewarded<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Story_of_Faith_and_Devotion\"><\/span>A Story of Faith and Devotion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib, a Sikh woman named Bibi Santi, married into a family of Sakhi Sarvar followers, displayed unwavering devotion to Sikhi despite opposition. This is a story of her resilience and faith.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_Bibi_Santi\"><\/span>Challenges Faced by Bibi Santi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though married into a family that did not support her faith, Bibi Santi\u2019s devotion to Gurbani never wavered. Her mother-in-law\u2019s disapproval led her to live in a hut, where she found peace in her solitude and Sikhi devotion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raising_Bhai_Pulla_in_Faith\"><\/span>Raising Bhai Pulla in Faith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite her husband\u2019s sudden death, Bibi Santi remained steadfast in her faith. She raised her son, Bhai Pulla, teaching him Gurbani and stories of Guru Sahib. Bhai Pulla developed a strong longing to have Guru Sahib\u2019s darshan, holding onto a humble offering of guR (jaggery) in hopeful anticipation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Longing_Fulfilled_%E2%80%93_Guru_Sahibs_Arrival\"><\/span>The Longing Fulfilled &#8211; Guru Sahib\u2019s Arrival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One day, Guru Hargobind Sahib arrived in Butala. The villagers, followers of Sakhi Sarvar, ignored Guru Sahib, but Bhai Pulla\u2019s longing bore fruit when Guru Sahib stopped before him. Overwhelmed with joy, Bhai Pulla offered the guR he had kept tied for the Guru.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Blessing_Beyond_Measure\"><\/span>A Blessing Beyond Measure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guru Sahib not only accepted Bhai Pulla\u2019s offering but also requested langar. Guru Sahib\u2019s words, \u201cPulla, let me open your knots,\u201d symbolized the removal of all burdens and struggles from his life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villagers_Skepticism_and_Guru_Sahibs_Instruction\"><\/span>Villagers&#8217; Skepticism and Guru Sahib\u2019s Instruction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The villagers mocked the poor family\u2019s ability to prepare langar for so many. Despite their ridicule, Guru Sahib instructed Bhai Pulla to invite everyone to partake in the langar, demonstrating his grace and power.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Miraculous_Langar\"><\/span>The Miraculous Langar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With Guru Sahib\u2019s blessings, Bibi Santi placed kerchiefs on the meager flour and daal, as instructed by Guru Sahib. To everyone\u2019s amazement, the food multiplied miraculously, feeding the entire village and all the Sikhs present, without depleting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Transformation_of_the_Villagers\"><\/span>The Transformation of the Villagers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The villagers, initially scornful, were awestruck by the miracle. They fell at Guru Sahib\u2019s feet, realizing the greatness of Sikhi and the power of unwavering faith.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Faith_Rewarded\"><\/span>\u00a0Faith Rewarded<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The faith of Bibi Santi and Bhai Pulla not only brought Guru Sahib\u2019s blessings to their home but also inspired an entire village to embrace Sikhi. Their story reminds us that faith in the Guru can overcome any adversity and bring unimaginable blessings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Story of Faith and Devotion During the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib, a Sikh woman named Bibi Santi, married into a family of Sakhi Sarvar followers, displayed unwavering devotion to Sikhi despite opposition. This is a story of her resilience and faith. 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