Chapter 14

The Baraat in Guru Ka Lahore

In the last chapter, we witnessed the marriage of Mata Jito Ji and Guru Gobind Singh!

Today, the Rababis serenade the Amrit Vela with the soulful Asa Di Vaar, setting the tone for the day's grandeur. As the sun emerges, so do the festivities: echoing drumbeats announce the awakening, the Guru bathes and adorns himself with pristine regalia, and soon a radiant assembly takes form, converging to bask in the Guru's divine presence. Men and women from various villages approach, bringing with them offerings and a heartfelt wish – to host and serve the wedding party, a request the gracious Guru wholeheartedly accepts.

Day by day, the city is a mosaic of joyous gatherings, resplendent ceremonies, and delightful feasts. Performers showcase their talents, enchanting the assembly with their artistry. The Guru, ever the central figure, navigates the ceremonies with grace and benevolence, engaging with everyone from local business magnates to playful women, who admire and playfully tease the resplendent groom. Jeet Kaur and the Guru's union is frequently likened to legendary couples, their love story immortalised amidst the collective joy of the congregation.

In a celestial dance of fate and divinity, Mata Jito Ji, radiant in her ethereal beauty, stands as the embodiment of countless lifetimes of meditation and devotion. It is as though the universe conspires, rewarding her unwavering faith by uniting her with Parmeshar Himself, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Her beauty and grace are reminiscent of the enchanting Satyabhama, who, alongside Krishna, audaciously captures the celestial Parijat tree, just as Gurbani extols:

ਪਾਰਜਾਤੁ ਗੋਪੀ ਲੈ ਆਇਆ ਬਿੰਦ੍ਰਾਬਨ ਮਹਿ ਰੰਗੁ ਕੀਆ ॥

[Kaan Krishna of the Yadava clan] audaciously captures the celestial Parijat tree for [Satyabhama], and revels in Vrindavan.

— Asa Di Vaar. Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Such is the divine love story of the magnificent Mata Jito Ji and glorious Guru Gobind Singh Ji.