Jahangir lost his appetite and has had a few fainting spells. His condition has worsened by just a lie of the astrologer. Jahangir pays a visit to Guru Ji and presents many gifts but today, Jahangir is not talking much. Seeing him, Guru Ji asks, “Why Jahangir? What has happened? You look down and fatigued. You look like you have lost a big asset. You seem hopeless.” Jahangir replies, “I am unable to speak of my situation. But since you have asked, Saar Satti has fallen onto me. There is only one cure and that is with you. If you can stay at Gwalior prison and chant Almighty’s name for 40 days, I will be saved from Saar Satti.” 
All-knower Guru Ji of the schemes and plots of the sinner Chandu. Guru Ji says that, “you are fine and there is no Saar Satti afflicting you. However, those who have lied to you have an impending Saar Satti coming to them. They are going to die who have lied to you. But if you wish for me to go to Gwalior prison, I will still go there.” Jahangir was pleased and thanked Guru Ji. 
Once Jahangir had left, Guru Ji tells the Sikhs to stay at Delhi as he proceeds to Gwalior the next day. 
The next day, Guru Ji along with 5 Sikhs departs Delhi for Gwalior. Reaching Gwalior, the main warden was a Sikh by the name of Hardas. Hardas always prayed to have the glimpse of Guru Ji in Delhi but due to his prison duties, he could not visit. He was to stay within 2km radius from the fort as instructed by the emperor. However, he always chanted Naam and desired for glimpses of Guru Ji. 
Hardas was exhilarated seeing Guru Ji and he placed Guru Ji in a beautiful room with a new bed and beddings. He then pleaded before Guru Ji requesting them to sit on the bed and he sat on the floor. 
Guru Ji comforted Hardas by saying that those who develop love for Guru Nanak will be liberated from this and the next world. 
Hardas started sending different types of gifts and necessity for Guru Ji. 
The prisoners had Hindu Rajas who were imprisoned for life. They were never meant to be free. All of them were excited to know of Guru Ji’s arrival and placed their foreheads on Guru Ji’s feet. 
The Rajas were in torn and soiled clothing and had mites in their head and beards. They now had a new ray of hope. 
Jahangir used to send money everyday to Guru Ji’s which was used to feed the hungry Rajas. Hardas on the other hand, used to send ration for Guru Ji. Karah Parshad was made daily. Even the caretakers and locals around the Fort used to eat the Langgar. 
One day, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji stopped eating for 2 days. Upon inquiry by Bhai Jetha and Bhai Pirana Ji, Guru Ji says he will only eat if the Sikhs earn and prepare the food with earned income. 
The Sikhs accept to work outside the fort and promised to feed Guru Ji with the income. Outside the fort, there was a pottery workshop where the Sikhs worked. 1 rupee was earned by 2 Sikhs working all night. Bhai Jetha Ji and Pirana Ji worked all day and learn the craft from the owner. After working for a while night, they earned 1 rupee. With that they purchased, Atta, sugar, Ghee and milk. A meal was prepared and Guru Ji ate. 


Gurpertap Suraj Granth Ras 4 Chapter 59

Corresponding to 21 Vaisakh 1762Bk (1705CE), An Exceptional Battle of Mukatsar was fought by 40 Sikhs against an attack by 25,000 Mughals. Sikhs won this battle within mere 3 Hours & 45 Minutes. This saga concludes with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s unparalled blessings.
References have been taken from, Gurbilas Patshahi 10 (Koer Singh & Sukha Singh), Guru Kian Sakhian, Sri Gur Pad Prem Perkash and Sri Gurpertap Suraj Granth.

Katha Battle Of Mukatsar- A Descriptive Account

On 1st of Jeth 1767 Bikarmi (1710 CE), the dream and thirst of every Sikh to avenge the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzade was quenched when Nishan Sahib was raised over Sirhind and Wazir Khan punished to death. In order to achieve this mission, 6,000 Sikhs laid down their lives in this battle which marked the dawn of Khalsa Raj in Punjab.

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