The future Guru Gobind Singh replied, 'There could be no greater Holy man to accomplish this task than you my father'. Guru Tegh Bahadur informed him about the grave situation that had arisen in the country in the wake of the religious persecution of hindus by the mughal rulers and remarked that only the supreme sacrifice of a great Holy man could save the doomed Pandits.
He enquired of his father the cause of the strange silence. For some time he was completely absorbed in thought and a long unbroken silence descended upon the entire audience.Īt this critical moment the young Sahibzada Gobind Rai, by chance entered the audience hall from outside. a group of Kashmiri Brahmins of Mattan visited Anandpur Sahib to narrate their tale of woe to Guru Tegh Bahadur. It may be recalled that, years later, in 1675 A.D. These Gurdwara Sahib were removed by the Dogra traitors during 1905-1909. Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa constructed Seven Gurdwara Sahib's on the twin side of Springs, in which Sri Guru Granth Sahib were installed. A Muslim Saint also discussed relegiuos aspect with Guru Sahib. Guru Sahib stayed for few days at Pandit Brahm Das's residence. Pandit Brahm Das was shaken and fell at the feet of the Guru. Sayeth Nanak, there is one truth God's name only, One may read for generations and generations,Īnd spend every month in the year studying One may read thousands of books, with a cart load of books to follow, Guru Nanak on seeing him coming with his huge stock of books, recited the following couplet: Guru Nanak visited Srinagar, Anantnag and reached Mattan in the interior of the valley.Īt Mattan, Guru Nanak had a discussion with Sanskrit scholar Pandit Brahm Das, who was proud of his knowledge. travel) he visited Mansarovar, Tibet, China, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. When Guru Nanak started his third udasi (missionary tour, lit. The Gurdwara at Mattan is where Sri Guru Nanak Sahib spoke with Pandit Brahm Das who on hearing Guru Nanak's thoughts decided to follow the Guru's path. Gurdwara Mattan also called Gurdwara Guru Nanak Sahib (Anantnag).