BABUR AND GURU NANAK

Seeing the widespread destruction caused by Babur, Guru Nanak was pained. He condemned this barbarous act in strong words.

Guru Nanak and Mardana were caught by Babur's soldiers and taken into prison. There they saw many old people suffering.

Despite being sick and tired, the old people had to work hard in the prison. In the prison, Guru Nanak was asked to grind grain using grinding stones. Guru Nanak sat down and started singing hymns.

After sometimes people saw that the grinding stones were moving on their own.

Everyone present in the prison room bowed their heads, knowing that they were witnessing a great miracle

Some people say that when this news was given to Babur, he asked Guru Nanak to meet him.

Others say that Babur heard Guru Nanak sing a sad song, and this had an effect on him. He said, "Bring this man here. His song touches my heart."

When Guru Nanak was brought to him, Babur asked what he had been singing about.

Guru Nanak told him that he had sung to God about the sufferings of the prisoners.

When Babur asked him if he wanted something to eat, Guru Nanak replied that his hunger was satisfied only by God.

Whatever be true, the fact is that the great Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, met the Mughal Emperor, Babur.

Guru Nanak told Babur that there was no point in being a king and conquering other kingdoms.

He said that kings should not be proud or cruel. They should take the path of righteousness and be kind to their people.

In hearing Guru Nanak, Babur realized that he had treated the prisoners badly. He asked Guru Nanak, "I have done wrong. What should I do now?"

Guru Nanak said, "Let the prisoners go and give their lands back to them."

Babur did what Guru Nanak told him to do. He freed all the prisoners he had imprisoned while invading their cities.

Then he asked Guru Nanak, "You are a holy man. Tell me, will I ever become the Emperor of India?"

Nanak replied, "Yes, you will become the Emperor of India. But you must treat the people well."

Babur respected the Sikh Guru a lot, so he promised to be a just and kind ruler. Babur instructed his soldiers to free Guru Nanak and Mardana.