Guru Nanak Dev ji and the miracle of the mutton: A lesson in divine wisdom

In a remote town where people had never seen fire or grain, a shocking tradition prevailed: they survived by offering sheep as sacrifices, letting the sun’s heat “cook” the raw meat. When Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrived, he didn’t condemn them—he transformed their lives through a profound miracle and timeless teachings.

The Strange Tradition

The townspeople believed:

• Their survival depended on sacrificing sheep and eating sun-baked mutton.
• Guests were only fed this raw meat, as they had no knowledge of fire or cooked food.

When a devotee offered Guru Ji such meat, Guru Ji responded not with rejection but divine insight: “Do as you are accustomed.”

The Miracle That Shattered Ignorance

1. The Sheep Comes Back to Life:
   • After the man placed the mutton on a stone, Guru Ji commanded the sheep’s bones and skin to reunite.
   • To everyone’s awe, the sheep stood up alive, proving God’s power over life and death.
2. A Demand That Sparked Change:
   • Guru Ji asked the man to call the town’s leader, but added: “Do not come empty-handed. Bring grain.”
   • This simple request exposed their deeper poverty—not just of food, but of spiritual understanding.
3. The King’s Transformation:
   • The king, stunned by the miracle, sought Guru Ji’s guidance.
   • Guru Ji instructed him to sow seeds—something the town had never done.
   • When crops flourished, the people realized: “God provides through nature, not sacrifice.”

Guru Nanak’s Eternal Message

1. Rituals Without Wisdom Are Empty:
   • The townspeople clung to a brutal tradition, thinking it sustained them. Guru Ji showed them a better way—through agriculture and gratitude.
2. Divine Power Over Nature:
   • By resurrecting the sheep, Guru Ji proved that true sustenance comes from God, not superstition.
3. Serve, Meditate, and Honor Life:
   • Guru Ji’s final advice:
     • “Meditate on God’s Name.”
     • “Serve the poor.”
     • “Respect guests as divine.”

Legacy of the Sakhi

This story isn’t just about a miracle—it’s about awakening. The town abandoned blind tradition, embraced agriculture, and recognized God in daily life.

“God feeds all—not through sacrifice, but through wisdom and compassion.”Satnam Shri Waheguru 🙏
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