24 August 1897

From Jaimal Singh to the Sangat of Bhandal:

May the Grace and Mercy of the compassionate Lord be upon you all the time.

I have received your letter and read its contents. I am happy and pleased to learn of your well-being. I feel sorry to learn about the hardship that you are going through. This must be His will; think of it as a blessing. May the bounty of Grace and Mercy always be upon Inder Singh, Dargah Singh, and upon each and every Satsangi and Satsangi sister of Bhandal. You write that Mangal Singh of Maddar has passed away, yet no ceremonial rites, such as the burning of lamps, incense, etc., were performed. My sons, if such penalties were still to be paid, then why would we have accepted a Perfect Satguru? Everything was done the day you found the Guru. Now no superstition should remain.

Please accept warm regards from Bibi.

24 August 1897