DIVINE DESTINATIONS
Almost all the people in
India use to visit the religious places at least once in their life. Some visit
to pray for fulfilling their requirements, some to fulfill their commitment
towards God/Goddess, some for getting rid of sins and some other for spiritual
gains. No one can give the exact figures
that how many of these are actually rewarded but for sure the number of people
visiting the religious places is increasing day by day and year by year.
Once a disciple of Guru
Nanak Dev Ji requested for permission for Chaar Dhaam Yatra as he wanted to be
free from all sins he has committed. Guru Nanak Dev Ji blessed him and gave him
a ‘Potli’ (A piece of cloth having something in it and tied with
thread or rope) and directed him he must keep this ‘Potli’ all the time with him during the journey &
wherever he may bath the ‘Potli’ must also be dipped. The
disciple accepted the order (Aadesh) and touched the lotus feet of Guru Nanak
Dev Ji before leaving for the journey.
After few days the disciple
returned after completing his journey and went happily to Guru Nanak Dev Ji as
usual.
So are you now free from all
sins asked Guru Nanak Dev.
Yes Guru Dev, replied the
disciple.
Guru Nanak Dev: Ok, where is
the Potli?
Disciple: here it is. I kept it all the times with me as per your
Aadesh and also dipped in all the Holy Rivers wherever I took a bath.
Guru Nanak Dev: open it.
Disciple: yes Guru Dev. These are Neem’s leaves in it.
Guru Nanak Dev: Yes, taste a
leave. Is it sweet now?
Disciple: No Guru Dev. It is still bitter.
Guru Nanak Dev: Even after
dipping in Holy Rivers and Chaar Dhaam
Yatra?
The disciple understood the
point of Guru Nanak Dev and fell in his lotus feet. Disciple: So I have not
benefited at all Guru Dev?
Guru Nanak Dev: Yes you have
been benefited because God is very kind and the places you have visited are
where the God has shown his August Presence in physical form in one or the
other way. But this benefit is a fraction which it actually should be. Guru Nanak Dev Ji further added, if you will
purify your mind and thoughts first then every place will become a divine
destination where ever you will go.
