On the 19th of Poh, Samvat 1761 Bikrami (January 1705 A.D.), at dawn, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj sanctified this sacred land by sitting under a Tahli tree in the dense forests of Raikot, on the banks of the Lehi river. As the day progressed, Raikot’s herdsman, Noora Mahi, came there with his buffaloes. Guru Ji commanded Noora to milk and fill the large vessel (Ganga Sagar). Noora humbly requested, “Maharaj, I already milked the buffaloes early this morning. If you allow, I will bring milk from home.” Guru Ji instead pointed to a barren heifer, handed over the Ganga Sagar, and told him to milk it. When Noora obeyed, to his utter astonishment, the heifer gave milk, and even though the vessel had 288 holes, not a single drop of milk spilled. Noora narrated this miraculous incident to his master, Rai Kalla. Immediately, Rai Kalla came to Guru Ji and bowed at his feet. He requested, “Maharaj, please bless me with some service.” Guru Ji replied, “We need news from Sirhind about the younger Sahibzadas and Mata Ji.” Rai Kalla entrusted this task to Noora, asking him to go quickly and return. Hearing the sorrowful account of Mata Ji and the Sahibzadas from their sister, Noora came back with a heavy heart and narrated the entire tragedy to Guru Ji. At that moment, Guru Ji uprooted a Kahi (weed) plant and declared, “Today the roots of the Mughal empire have been shaken.” The entire congregation remained silent. Later, when Guru Ji’s anger cooled, the sangat pleaded for mercy. Guru Ji blessed them, saying, “Since you have rendered service, the state of Malerkotla shall endure.” Guru Ji bestowed upon Rai Kalla a sword, the Ganga Sagar, and a Rehal (scripture stand), declaring, “As long as service and devotion continue, your rule will remain.” Indeed, so it happened — Malerkotla’s rule endured as long as service continued. Later, Inayat Khan carried the Ganga Sagar to Pakistan. Guru Sahib stayed at this holy site for three days — the 19th, 20th, and 21st of Poh.
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