The Compassionate Servant

    By Balraj Singh Bhathal

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    11 Jul, 2024

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    In a small village in Punjab, a boy named Kanhaiya was born to a wealthy family. He grew up to be a deeply spiritual young man, known as Bhai Kanhaiya Ji.

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    Bhai Kanhaiya Ji met Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and was so inspired that he became a devoted Sikh. He chose to serve the Guru and began to see God's presence in everyone.

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    When Punjab was under attack, Bhai Kanhaiya Ji served all the wounded men in the battlefield, even the enemy. His actions, though misunderstood by some, truly embodied the teachings of the Gurus.

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    A few men complained about Bhai Kanhaiya Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The Guru summoned Bhai Kanhaiya Ji and asked him about his actions.

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    Bhai Kanhaiya Ji explained to Guru Ji, 'When I look into the faces of these wounded men, all I see is you. I have to serve them because I see you and God in them.'

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    Guru Ji was pleased and affirmed Bhai Kanhaiya Ji's understanding of the Guru's teachings. He blessed him with some herbal medicine to treat the wounded.

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    Bhai Kanhaiya Ji started treating the wounded with the herbal medicine, serving all with love, irrespective of who they were.

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    Guru Ji addressed the community, praising Bhai Kanhaiya Ji's selfless service and urging all to follow his example.

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    Different people had different understandings of the Guru's teachings. But they all agreed that Bhai Kanhaiya Ji's actions reflected a deep understanding of the divine.

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    Bhai Kanhaiya Ji had shown them the power of seeing God in others. His actions during the battle were a testament to his spiritual enlightenment.

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    Bhai Kanhaiya Ji's story left a deep impression on the people of the village. His selfless service and love for all became an inspiration for many.

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    May we all attain a state of seeing God in others. May we all live this truth and practice it in our actions, just like Bhai Kanhaiya Ji.

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