24th of April 2020
Today's offering comes from Dukh Bhanjani Sahib, chosen by Trishna Singh OBE, Honorary Sikh Chaplain and Director of Sikh Sanjog
Dukh Bhanjani Sahib
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The eighth Guru Sri Harkishan had stayed here for a few months since then it has become a place of pilgrimage for both, Hindus and Sikhs. They pay their respect to the memory of Guru Harkrishan, nominated as successor by the seventh Guru, Sri Har Rai. He passed away on October 6, 1661 A.D. Guru Har Krishan was the youngest of all the Sikh Gurus. His had a tenure of only 2 years, 5 months and 24 days, yet within this short period he served humanity to the best of his ability. An epidemic of smallpox swept through Delhi when the guru was visiting, and he selflessly tended to the patients irrespective of their religion, caste, or community.
Stanza 2
The dried branches are made green again in an instant.
His Ambrosial Glance irrigates and revives them.
The Perfect Divine Guru has removed my sorrow.
He blesses His servant with His service.
Anxiety is removed, and the desires of the mind are fulfilled,
when the True Guru, the Treasure of Excellence, shows His Kindness.
Pain is driven far away, and peace comes in its place;
there is no delay, when the Guru gives the Order.
Desires are fulfilled, when one meets the True Guru
O Nanak, His humble servant is fruitful and prosperous.