28. Meeting with Sadhna Ji
Sadhna Pir used to kill birds and sell their meat in the
market. On the other hand Guru Ravidass Ji preached non-killing of
animals. Sadhna Ji did not like his preachings. One day he came to the
place of Guru Ravidass Ji and asked him to be converted to Islam as it
did not observe caste system. It is a sacred religion. Guru Ravidass Ji
told Sadhna Ji to shun his pride and
chant God’s Name. Sadhna Ji was highly impressed with the arguments of
Guru Ji and became
his disciple. At some other time Sadhna Ji visited King Sikandar Lodhi
and spoke high of Guru Ravidass Ji and that he had become his disciple.
Sikandar Lodhi was annoyed. He called Guru Ravidass Ji through Sadhna Ji.
Sikandar Lodhi was a cruel king. As Guru Ravidass Ji appeared in the
court he was asked to be converted to Islam but Guru Ji refused to
oblige the king. At this Guru Ravidass Ji was sent to jail. He sat in
Samadhi and worshipped God. God took pity on Guru Ji. He appeared before
him and talked with him. When Sikandar Lodhi visited jail in the
evening, he overheard voice of God. “You have troubled my worshipper.
Your dynasty will be annihilated.” The king was stunned and trembled to
hear all this. He went to Guru Ravidass Ji, repented and begged his
apology. He was released immediately. King Sikandar Lodhi gave a word to
Guru Ji that in future he will not harass any body. Sikandar Lodhi had a
precious diamond. He offered it to Guru Ravidass Ji. Guru Ji refused the
offer. Guru Ji told the king that he was worshipper of Diamond- the God.
Har(i) so heera chhadh(i) kai karih aan kee aas,
Te nar dojak jaahige sat bhaakhai Ravidass.