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BIBI SHARAN KAUR
It is befitting now to describe the wonderful event of Gurmat Anand Karaj of the elder daughter, Bibi Sharan Kaur. This is an illustration of deep faith in Gurmat values in full measure, that is historic and shall be remembered for long. The marriage of my daughter Bibi Daler Kaur was fixed to be held at Narangwal at my place. Bhai Joginder Singh Ji had come to join us along with other Gurmukh invitees on the occasion.
His daughter, Bibi Sharan Kaur had accompanied him. The Akhand Path prior to the Anand Karaj ceremony was in progress and many were listening to the blissful recitation by Master Joginder Singh Ji from village Badundi. It was like heavenly pouring of words-Divine that was indeed very soulful. Master Ji’s face shone in spiritual splendour and his beard just about appearing in early youth. Bhai Joginder Singh Ji was deeply moved by this recitation. In whisperings tones he started telling me that he desired a match like this Akhand Pathhi for his daughter, Sharan Kaur. I happened to comment that there could not be another just like him. Hearing this from me, Bhai Joginder Singh said very determinedly, “Well, then get my daughter married to him here itself, following Anand Karaj of Bibi Daler Kaur.” He never bothered to check out the family background of the proposed bridegroom or his financial status, let alone his caste, etc.
The decision was spontaneous. I also gave my concurrence subject to approval by Bibi Sharan Kaur after seeing Master Ji. Bhai Joginder Singh readily agreed with my view. He requested me to get the message across to Bibi Sharan Kaur by sending word through my wife, Srimati Kartar Kaur Ji. This was done and approval of Bibi Sharan Kaur was sought. As a progeny of devout couple, Bhai Joginder Singh and Bibi Harbans Kaur, Bibi Sharan Kaur gave this befitting reply, “Tay Ji (auntie), where is the need for my concurrence? Who can improve upon the selection for my match made by Sri Bhai Sahib Taya Ji and my father? Whatever they decide is in my best interests. I shall never have any objection to their decision.” In a coincidence Divine, just then Master Joginder Singh Ji ‘Badundi wale’ descended the stairs after being relieved from Akhand Path duty and passed close to my wife and Bibi Sharan Kaur. My wife pointed towards him and told Bibi Sharan Kaur, “He is the proposed groom. He has crippled feet by birth and that is why your Taya Ji and father wanted you to see him in person. Now you make your decision with all your wisdom to avoid repentance later.”
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