Sant Baba Basant Singh ji Maharaj loved his devotees. Sant Baba ji asked about the welfare of the family of the devotee who came to pay his homage. He had a perfect memory and knew about the village he belonged to. He also asked about the wellbeing of other devotees living in the same village, by naming them.
Sant Baba ji graced many persons by speaking out their names, when they came to Nirmal Kutiya Johalan. He persuaded these devotees to impress their family members to seek the ambrosial nectar. There were many instances when all the family members of a family became eager and accepted baptism.
Bhai Beant Singh of village Haloowal was a staunch follower of Sant Baba Basant Singh ji Maharaj. He and his family members were all Amritdharis. Once, Bhai Beant Singh fell seriously ill. Despite the best treatment, his illness could not be cured. He became so weak that he could not sit on his bed. He felt that his end was near.
He called his wife and said, “My illness is not being cured. I think I am now ready to go to the next world. You will have to look after the family after I have left.”
The wife was not a bit worried and set aside these remarks of her husband. She said, “You are worrying unnecessarily. You should remember Sant Baba Basant Singh ji Maharaj. He will bless you and you will become all right.”
Bhai ji irritatingly said, “How can I remember Sant Baba ji? I can only think of the problems the family will face after my death. I am the only bread earner in the family and am seriously ill. My treatment is going on after taking loans. If I die, who will repay my loans?”
Long illness for a poor family is living hell. Relatives and friends are around when one is passing through good times but turn their faces during the worst days.
In good times, there are many companions around, but in bad times, there is no one at all. Says Nanak, vibrate, and meditate on the Lord; He shall be your only Help and Support in the end. ||32|| (Page 1428)
The wife, however, did not get angry or even disturbed by the feelings of her husband. She knew he was very ill but she had a lot of faith in the Lord. She said to her husband, “Please try to understand me. You should stop thinking of everything else and concentrate on seeking the blessings of Sant Baba Basant Singh ji Maharaj. He is kind and you should leave everything on his mercy.”
Bhai ji, whose brain functioned perfectly though his body was not normal, thought that his wife was asking him to do the right thing. She was in full control of herself. In case he died, even then Sant Baba ji would be there to look after his family as he had been doing all along. Thus he should stop worrying.
He therefore concentrated and remembered Sant Baba ji.
The devotee had prayed and the Holy saint had to come to his rescue. Sant Baba ji presented himself before him mystically. Sant Baba ji was riding his horse. He could only see Sant Baba ji. He shouted in excitement, “Sant ji Maharaj has come. He is alighting from his horse. Catch hold of the rein and tie it to a peg. Please spread a carpet for Sant Baba ji to sit on.”
The family members could not see anything and thus did not respond. They were worried about this absurd talk of Bhai ji.
Sant Baba ji said to him, “Beant Singh! Get up and sit on your bed.”
Bhai ji replied, “Maharaj ji! I can’t get up. I am very weak. I was longing to have your DARSHAN. My wish has been fulfilled by you.”
Sant Baba ji again ordered him, “Oh, Blessed soul! Get up.” Saying these words Sant Baba ji looked at Bhai ji with his Holy eyes. This focus was all that was required. Bhai ji got up from his lying posture and sat on the bed.
Sant Baba ji said, “You are all right. You are just troubling your family members. Get up from your bed now and take four rounds walking around your bed.”
Bhai Beant Singh steadily and slowly stood beside his bed and then started walking. He took four rounds as per the command of Sant Baba ji and then sat on the bed. The family members were surprised to see Bhai ji walking. They could not understand this miracle. They could only observe Bhai ji. He had bowed his head and touched his forehead on the floor but they could not see the person in front of whom he was genuflecting. Bhai ji also did not have any knowledge about the presence of his family. He was in a complete trance.
Sant Baba ji said, “I am leaving now. Don’t take any medicine. Come to Nirmal Kutiya Johalan after five days.”
Bhai ji replied, “Satya Vachan Maharaj!”
After five days Bhai Beant Singh had completely recovered. He went to Nirmal Kutiya Johalan to pay his homage. He kept on bowing his head on the feet of Sant Baba ji and thanked him again and again. He had just one thing to worry about. He prayed to Sant Baba ji, “Maharaj ji! I have recovered from my illness with your grace. Now I am worried about my loans. Please help me.”
That night Bhai ji stayed at the Kutiya.
Next day early morning at 4.00 a.m Sant Baba ji came to him and addressed him, “Beant Singh! Pick up the water pitcher and join me for a walk.”
On the way Sant Baba ji asked him, “Are you feeling normal now?”
Bhai Beant Singh replied, “Yes, Maharaj! You have blessed me.”
After sometime Beant Singh made a request, “Patshah! I have a request. I had raised debts to pay for the medicines for my illness. I do not have any work and am unable to repay the debts. If I get a sewing machine, I will work day and night and earn enough money to repay my loans. I will also be able to look after the welfare of my family.”
Sant Baba ji said, “You have to be courageous. Everything will be all right.”
There was no further discussion on this. On the third day Sant Baba ji took leave of him and asked him to go back to his village. He was given Parshad. He came to Sant Baba ji and bowed at his feet and requested, “Maharaj ji! What about the sewing machine?”
Sant Baba ji said, “There is no factory here that manufactures sewing machines. From where can I give you a machine? Go back to your village now. God is kind and will find a way to help you.”
Bhai Beant Singh had full faith in the words of Sant Baba ji. He returned home happily. Reaching home, he found that someone had left a sewing machine. He was very astonished but knew that Sant Baba ji is full of miracles. He can cure my illness and this machine is a small thing for him.
Bhai ji worked hard by stitching clothes. He was able to repay his loans and also look after the needs of his family.
Bhai Beant Singh now lives in Ludhiana with his family. The entire family continues visiting the Kutiya and is full of devotion for Nirmal Kutiya Johalan.
The machine, which was received by him with the grace of Sant Baba ji, is still with him.