barublogA Remarkable Bow Towards the East
One morning, as everyone performed Namaaz facing Mecca, Pir Bhikham Shah astonished his Muslim disciples by bowing towards the East, in the direction of Patna. Curious, his disciples inquired about this unusual act.
The Birth of a Saint-Soldier
The Pir explained that on this day, a beloved of God, destined to be both a saint and a soldier, had been born. This holy child, he proclaimed, would destroy evil, sin, and falsehood.
Pir Bhikham Shah’s Journey to Patna
Determined to meet this divine child, Pir Bhikham Shah embarked on a journey to Patna with his disciples. Upon reaching Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s house, he humbly requested Mata Gujri for a glimpse of the holy child.
The Two Pots of Sweets
Pir Bhikham Shah brought two earthen pots filled with sweets—one from a Hindu shop and the other from a Muslim shop. Placing them before the child, he observed with folded hands as the child, Gobind Rai, touched both pots simultaneously.
A Divine Message of Equality
The Pir’s disciples asked why he had offered two pots of sweets. Pir Bhikham Shah explained that he wished to see if the child would favor Hindus or Muslims. By touching both pots, the holy child conveyed a profound message of unity and equality—both Hindus and Muslims were equally dear to him.
A Lesson of Universal Brotherhood
This act by young Gobind Rai symbolized the essence of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s teachings: equality, harmony, and unity among all faiths and communities.
The story of Pir Bhikham Shah and Guru Gobind Singh Ji reminds us of the importance of interfaith harmony and universal love. It is a timeless lesson that resonates even today
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