Gurudwara Shri Gani Khan Nabi Khan Sahib
In Machhiwara Sahib which is holy land touched by the feet of Sarbansdani Dashmesh Pita Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Bhai Gani Khan and Nabi Khan came to know that Satguru Ji had came there and was staying at the Gulabe and Panjaba’s House(now known as Chubara Sahib) they both went to Satguru ji and requested to place their feet in their house to purify it.
Upon their request, Satguru Ji came to their house with these two brothers. When they arrived, Bhai Gani Khan and Nabi Khan noticed that the informants were moving around a lot. Therefore, they requested the true Patshah to wear blue clothes, as it would make it easier for them to serve him. At the order of Satguru Ji, Lalari (the dyer or colorist) was called and ordered to dye blue clothes for them. Lalari then requested Satguru Ji, explaining that the clothes can only be dyed in prepaerd matti (a large earthen pot), which takes 3 days once the color was put in.
Then Satguru Ji said, ‘Go and see if the matti has been prepared.’ When Lalari went and saw that the matti was already boiling with the proper dye in the water, he was astonished. Lalari was convinced that the Guru was a divine saint sent by God, and he decided to make a humble request.
So he dyed the clothes and presented them to Satguru Ji, standing with folded hands. When Satguru Ji was about to give a reward for the dyeing, Lalari humbly requested, ‘Satguru Ji, I am childless. Please bless me.’ At that moment, Satguru Ji replied, ‘You will be blessed abundantly.’ He made another request, saying, Satguru Ji, we are struggling to make ends meet. The money from dyeing the clothes is not enough to cover the expenses. Please bless us with your grace and kindness. Satguru Ji said, ‘The matti in which our clothes have been dyed, from today onward, no other color should be added to it. Whenever that Lalari dips the cloth into it, the cloth will be dyed with the color he has in mind. Keep the matti covered and do not reveal this to the general public.
Then Gani Khan and Nabi Khan requested, ‘We also have no children.’ Satguru Ji replied, ‘Your service has been accepted, and you will be blessed. Satguru Ji rested at this place for two days and two nights.Afterward, Satguru Ji was seated on a bed, which was carried by Gani Khan and Nabi Khan from the front, and Bhai Dharam Singh and Bhai Man Singh from the back. Thus, becoming a Pir, Guruji left this place on the night(before the day begins) of 22 Poh( tenth month in the Nanakshahi calendar).
Guru Ji proceeded towards Alamgir passing various significant places such as Gurdwara Kirpan Bhent Sahib, Gurdwara Katana Sahib, village Rampur, village Kanech. Guru Ji reached Alamgir and blessed Bhai Gani Khan Nabi Khan and Issued a Hukamnama (commandment).
ਹੁਕਮਨਾਮਾ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ: ੧੦ਵੀਂ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਵਾਹਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਆਗਿਆ ਹੈ ਸਰਬਤਿ ਸੰਗਿਤਿ ਉਪ੍ਰਿ ਮੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਹੈ ਗਨੀ ਖ਼ਾਂ ਓਰ ਏਹ ਜੁ ਹੈਨਿ ਫਰਜੰਦਾ ਸੋ ਬਿਹਜ ਹੈਨ ਮੇਰੇ ਕੰਮ ਆਏ ਹੈਨ ਜੋ ਸਿਖ ਇਨਿ ਕੀ ਖਿਜਮਤਿ ਅੰਦਰ ਰੁਜੂ ਰਹੇ ਗਾ ਸੋ ਨਿਹਾਲ ਹੋਗੁ ਉਨਾ ਉਪਰਿ ਮੇਰੀ ਖੁਸੀ ਹੋਗੁ ਉਸਿ ਉਪਰ ਮੇਰਾ ਹਥੁ ਹੋਗੁ ਏ ਜੁ ਹੈਨਿ ਸੋ ਮੇਰੇ ਹੈਨਿ ਜੋ ਸਿਖਿ ਇਨ ਕੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰੇਗਾ ਸੋ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਰੇਗਾ (ਸੰਮਤ ੧੭੬੨)
Translation:
By the command of the Waheguru, this is my order to the entire community. Gani Khan and Nabi Khan have served me well and will always be blessed. Whoever remains in their service will be blessed and will experience my grace. My happiness will be with them, and I will guide them. Those who serve these two brothers will be serving me, and they shall be blessed. (Samvat 1762)
Note: This Hukamnama is still preserved with great respect by the ninth generation of Bhai Gani Khan and Nabi Khan Ji in the Lahore district (Pakistan). A photocopy of it is displayed in front of the Sach Khand inside Darbar Sahib.
To reach Gurudwara Shri Gani Khan Nabi Khan Sahib, you can use different modes of transportation depending on your location and preferences. Here are several options:
1. By Car or Taxi: If you have access to a car or prefer a taxi, you can drive to Gurudwara Shri Gani Khan Nabi Khan Sahib. You can use a GPS navigation system or a maps app on your smartphone to guide you to the gurudwara. Simply input the gurudwara’s address into the navigation app for directions.
2. By Train: The nearest railway station to Machiwara Sahib is Ludhiana Railway Station (station code: LDH). You can take a train to Ludhiana Railway Station if there is a convenient connection from your starting location. Once you arrive at Ludhiana Railway Station, you will need to take a bus to Machiwara Sahib. Buses to Machiwara can be boarded from the Ludhiana Bus Stand or Samrala Chowk in Ludhiana.
3. By Bus: You can check for bus services that connect your starting location to Machhiwara. Various state and private bus operators provide services to the area. Once you arrive at the Machhiwara bus stand, Gurudwara Shri Gani Khan Nabi Khan Sahib is just 350-400 meters away. You can go on foot to reach Gurudwara Shri Gani Khan Nabi Khan Sahib. The gurudwara is usually a well-known landmark, and locals should be able to provide directions.
4. By Air: The nearest airport is Ludhiana Domestic Airport (IATA: LUH) in Ludhiana, which is approximately 26 kilometers away from Machhiwara Sahib. After arriving at the airport, you can hire a taxi or use a ridesharing service to reach Machhiwara Sahib. The journey by road from there to Machhiwara Sahib takes around 40-45 minutes.
Before traveling, it’s a good idea to check for transportation options and schedules based on your starting location and the current conditions. Additionally, once you arrive in Machhiwara Sahib, you can ask for directions to Gurudwara Shri Gani Khan Nabi Khan Sahib from locals or the staff at nearby businesses, as it is a significant religious site in the area and is likely to be well-known.
