After a stay of many months here, and seeing the pangs of separation from some very dear one, sensing the emergence of the fruits of meditational labour of the  previous births, Baba Wadhawa Singh took Baba ji with him and reached the dwelling place of Baba Mahan Harnam Singh ji Bhucho Wale. Here, he indulged in ‘Sewa’ (service) and ‘Simran’ (meditation) for 12 long years. This indulgence was very strenuous and tough. Discarding idleness and laziness, he remained busy and ever ready for performing service in the house Nanak. Bhuchowale Baba ji often put him in many trials and every time he emerged successful. At last his hard work bore fruit. Baba Mahan Harnam Singh ji happily blessed him with ‘Gurmantar’ (divine incantation) and advised him to meditate on it with greater vigor and devotion. After a short while Baba Nand Singh ji humbly requested Baba Mahan Harnam Singh ji some more blessings which he was granted.

            During these days Baba ji even learnt the procedure of doing ‘Sampat’ path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Then coming to the forest of Harrappa, Baba ji completed one Sampat path in one years time. This ‘Sampat’ path recitation was heard by  Baba Mahan Harnam Singh ji every day. Thus he procured many boons from Baba ji and shared them with the ‘Sangat’ (holy congregation).

            Baba ji became very popular during his stay here. People loved and respected  him with  their heart and soul. But he had risen above the worldly  form of  pride and respect. He was a true example of renunciation of the world. In order to avoid embarrassment at the in fructuous praises at the hands of people, he took permission from Baba ji and went to the forests of Harrapa (Pakistan). After strenuous penance for months, he completed one ‘Sampat’ path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. During this period he kept a very simple bedding beside an under drawer, bed sheet, a small blanket, a round water pot, a rope and a ‘Bairagan’.     He would eat simple food that became available. Very often, he would survive eating tree leaves. Remaining hungry and thirsty had become part of his life. If any one came with offer of food, he would eat but never went out to demand a meal. He did penance in the areas of Bagan wala, Toba Tek Singh, Madhhoki, Jhang, Maghiana, Pattoki, Chunian, Montgomesy, Bar countryside, Chhanga Manga, Zakhira, Bhirkee and Dipalpur for many years. Baba ji always stayed away from the close vicinity of villages in secluded spots, If he ever came across a smithy person, he would exchange views on Gurmat (philosophy of gurus). He never sought anything connected with worldly pleasures. The strenuous penance had made his body very thin and weak. Even then, he did not give up god’s worship and always advised his visitors to attach themselves with the gurbani.

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