Guru Har Rai Ji

[puneetkaur]

Guru Har Rai Ji was born on 30 January 1630 to Mata Raj Kaur Ji and Baba Gurditta Ji at Kiratpur Sahib. On hearing this news Guru Ji's grandfather, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji went to Kiratpur Sahib. It is said very beautifully that on the way to Kiratpur, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji blessed all sangat and brought them happiness. On holding Guru Har Rai Ji in his arms, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji gave Him many blessings and said "Vaddee Cheez Da Gaahak Aayaa Hai".

Sadaa Sang Rakhe :

Guru Sahib Ji then settled at Kiratpur. After Baba Gurditta Ji passed away, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji tied a pag to Har Rai Ji and took care of him. He kept Har Rai Ji with him all the time, he educated him on shastar vidiya and also taught him horse riding. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji made Har Rai Ji sit with him while singing kirtan and during reciting of vaaraa :

Jab Gur Baith Deewan Me, Bhakhat Katha Vairaag

Sadaa Sang Raakhe Prabhu Har Rai Vadd Bhaag

Being brought up in the shade of his grandfather, Guru Har Rai Ji learnt humility and love for the sangat. Guru Har Rai Ji respected and took utmost care of every word and bachann that Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji gave.

Daaman Sankoch chalo :

One day Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and Guru Har Rai Ji went for a walk to a garden. While walking a flower got stuck with the chola of Guru Har Rai Ji’s and fell down. On seeing this Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji explained to Guru Har Rai Ji to take care while walking if wearing a big chola. He further explained if you attain something do not hit over other’s shoulders and walk. Guru Har Rai Ji held on to these words, those bachann with respect all his life.

P.S. Please correct the above wherever needed as it is translated from gurmukhi ji.