If Guru Gobind Singh Ji Came To My Room
by Amanpreet Kaur.

If Guru Ji came to my room to spend a day or two,
If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what I will do?
Oh, I know, I will give my nicest spot to such an honoured guest,
And all the food I’d serve to Him would be the very best;
And I would keep assuring Him I’m glad to have Him here,
That serving Him in my room is joy beyond compare.

But, when I see Him coming, would I meet Him at the door;
With arms out stretched in welcome to my Heavenly visitor?
Or would I have to change my clothes before I let Him in?
Or hide some magazines and put the guthka where they have been;
Would I then switch off the radio and hope He hadn’t heard?
And wish I hadn’t uttered that last loud hasty word?

Would I hide my worldly music and put out some Amrit Kirtan out?
Could I let Guru Ji walk right in, or would I rush about?
And I wonder- if Guru Ji were to spend a day or two with me,
Would I go right on doing the things I always do?

Would I go right on saying the things I always say?
Would life for me continue as it does from day to day?
Would my daily conversation keep its usual pace?
And would I find it hard before each meal to say grace?

Would I sing the songs I always sing, and read the books I read?
And let Him know the things on which my mind and spirit feed?
Would I take Guru Ji with me everywhere I plan to go?
Or would I maybe change my plans for maybe just a day or so?

Would I be glad to have him meet my closest friends?
Or would I hope they’d stay away until His visit ends?
Would I be glad to have Him stay forever and forever on and on?
Or would I sigh with great relief when He at last was gone?
It might be interesting to know the things that I would do,
If Guru Ji in person came to spend some time with me!