Sakhis

The dreaded in-laws

Guru Nanak Dev ji went to Batala – where his beloved in-laws lived. His wife and sons were chilling there while Guru ji went on missions.

In this place, he was known as the “Moola Khatri’s son-in-law”. (unfortunately this family-based-name-calling still exists.. the way bibis refer to you by ur dad’s name “Tu Karnail Da Put ah?”.. My thoery is: They don’t even know your name! Don’t you find it annoying when your parents refer to your mates as “X’s son”? Yup thats what I’m talking about.)

*sighs*

Anyways, he set up camp near the well of Ajita Randhawa and began to sing praises of the Big One upstairs. Hearing about his son-in-law’s arrival, Moola Khatri couldn’t take it and went to him to express his anger. He thought: My son-in-law can’ be bothered to stay round my house, instead he’s chilling next to a well! What the?!?! Ofcourse, Katris were known as  ”high caste” according to some next caste system. Khatri are also known as warrior-caste.. so an angry khatri.. mm I smell danger! Ajita Randhawa went with him. Upon meeting Guru ji and listening to the beautiful hymns, Ajita felt chilled out after so long and instantly became his disciple. (SCORE!)

On the other hand, Moola Katri requested Guru ji to stay round his house (ha! Not so angry now huh). But he refused. He had fine clothes stitched and delicious food prepared – mm tempting – but Guru Ji refused to take them.. Actually, he didn’t even say anything to their requests.. so yeah it was a no.

Next day Moola and his daughter Sulakhni (who was married to Guru Nanak Dev Ji) went to meet him again. They spoke angrily to him, after all it was rude to turn down such a tempting offer.

Ajita Randhawa explained to them that Guru ji was the DON himself. He got contacts with the Big One upstairs.. So do what he says and chill! Listening to this, Moola Shah and Sulakhni realised that Guru ji was following some next-level deeevine design. They asked for forgiveness from Guru ji.

This shows that although Guru Nanak Dev Ji belonged to a high caste, he still acted humble. Plus, anger got Moola and co nowhere.. since it didn’t help em think straight. After all, they realised not to mess with him!!