India, Feb. 1 -- One day, an ascetic named Hans arrived at Anandpur, and sought audience with Guru Gobind Singh. In the days that followed, Hans proved himself adept at philosophy and painting, but despite many requests, the Guru did not meet him. Many devotees approached the Guru on behalf of Hans, and requested that he be admitted into the Guru's presence.

The Guru called for Hans, but told him that he was not willing to be in the company of a cruel person. But Hans protested, and said he was a man of God, without any malice. The Guru then sent out a party to a cave on Dhauladhar mountain. He said that they will find a very fragile person in the cave, and he should be brought to Anandpur. The expedition did find such a person, and brou...