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180 The Punishment of Tormenting a Saint<br />
beforehand. They looted the whole millet and informed Chaudhary<br />
Chhajuram Chhikkara of that village that we have captured that<br />
traitor of Hindu religion. By order of Chaudhary Chhajuram <strong>Ji</strong>,<br />
Garibdas <strong>Ji</strong> was tied in the assembly room. Chaudhary Chhajuram<br />
had some legal powers from the government, which included a six<br />
months sentence, a fine of Rs 500 and to put the culprit in the kaath.<br />
Already misguided by those ignorant contractors of religion<br />
(guru-aacharyas), Chaudhary Chhajuram Chhikkara <strong>Ji</strong> put that<br />
highly respected Garibdas <strong>Ji</strong> Maharaj in kaath (putting in kaath<br />
was a type of punishment of intense imprisonment, in which two<br />
wooden rods were tied to the thighs and both hands were tied behind<br />
the back). The bullock-cart driver returned with an empty bullockcart<br />
to Village Vajidpur, which was at a distance of 10 km from Village<br />
Kanounda. On getting all the information, some main persons of<br />
Village Vajidpur reached Kanounda, and requested Chhajuram <strong>Ji</strong><br />
and tried to convince him a lot that this is not an ordinary man. He is<br />
endowed with supreme power. You may ask for forgiveness.<br />
Chaudhary Chhajuram <strong>Ji</strong> was a very noble soul, was very<br />
compassionate and a soft-hearted person. But those selfish and<br />
hungry-for-fame gurus (aacharyas) by telling a false story to that<br />
pious soul Shri Chhajuram Chhikkara <strong>Ji</strong> had invoked a lot of hatred<br />
towards the beloved child of God, Respected Garibdas <strong>Ji</strong>. Because<br />
of which Chaudhary Chhajuram <strong>Ji</strong> commenced the punishment<br />
without knowing the reason. Accepting the request of the devotees<br />
of Vajidpur, he released Respected Garibdas <strong>Ji</strong>. Respected Garibdas<br />
<strong>Ji</strong> Sahib did not say anything and came back to Village Chhudani.<br />
A few days later, Chaudhary Chhajuram <strong>Ji</strong> early morning went<br />
to the pond for relieving himself (defecation). Two horse riders cut<br />
his both hands, and instantly disappeared in front of him. Many people<br />
present at the pond witnessed this sight. He took a lot of treatment<br />
but the pain and bleeding did not stop. He kept yelling badly for<br />
many days. Then one man said, “Go to Respected Garibdas <strong>Ji</strong> and<br />
beg for forgiveness; he is kind. The family members took him to<br />
Chhudani on a horse. On reaching there, Shri Chhajuram <strong>Ji</strong> fell at<br />
the feet of Respected Garibdas <strong>Ji</strong> and begged for forgiveness. Sant<br />
Garibdas <strong>Ji</strong> blessed him and gave him naam updesh and asked him
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