barublogBaba Budha Ji and the Construction of Harimandir Sahib
During the construction of Harimandir Sahib and the Nectar Pool, Baba Budha Ji played a key role by supervising the work and ensuring the supply of materials to the devotees. It was under this sacred Ber tree that he also performed a remarkable healing, curing Nawab Wazir Khan of Lahore.
Nawab Wazir Khan’s Illness and Search for a Cure
Nawab Wazir Khan, the Governor of Lahore, suffered from a severe case of dropsy. Despite efforts by the royal Hakims and Vaids, his condition worsened. In desperation, he sought guidance from his servants, who informed him about the divine presence of Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Amritsar.
Seeking Blessings from Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Determined to find relief, Nawab Wazir Khan traveled to Amritsar and paid his respects to Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The Guru, instead of offering a cure directly, advised him to visit Baba Budha Ji, a saintly figure residing under the Ber tree near the Sarovar.
Baba Budha Ji’s Initial Refusal
Upon meeting Baba Budha Ji, Wazir Khan explained his illness and relayed Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s message. However, Baba Budha Ji humbly declined, insisting that only the Guru possessed the divine power to heal. Disappointed, Wazir Khan returned to the Guru and narrated the response.
The Guru’s Divine Guidance
Guru Arjan Dev Ji smiled and advised Wazir Khan to approach Baba Budha Ji with humility—not as a powerful ruler but as a devoted seeker. Taking this advice to heart, Wazir Khan returned to Baba Budha Ji, bowed in reverence, and politely requested his help.
The Miraculous Healing
Baba Budha Ji then instructed Wazir Khan to lie on the ground with his face upwards. He called for a bag full of mud, which he placed on Wazir Khan’s stomach. Although he felt some pain initially, within minutes, the disease vanished completely.
Wazir Khan’s Transformation and Devotion
Grateful for the miraculous recovery, Wazir Khan thanked Baba Budha Ji repeatedly. In return, Baba Budha Ji gifted him a Gutka (prayer book) of Sukhmani Sahib and advised him to listen to its recitation daily. Over time, Wazir Khan became a great devotee of the Gurus, offering assistance during crucial times in Sikh history.
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