Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, passing through…

Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, passing through Kamrup, reached the city of Guwahati. There, on the peak of a mountain, is the Kamakhya Devi Temple. It is said that the temple came into existence when the secret organ of Shiva’s wife, Sati, fell there. The local people there worship the secret organ, i.e., the vaginal passage, and therefore, the left-hand path (Vam Marg) is propagated there. Hence, this place is also called Yoni Peeth. This temple is run by Shiva worshippers according to the Tantra scriptures. These people consider fallen acts of conduct and religion to be an essential part of dharma.

In the temples, meat, liquor, and sexual intercourse are considered sacred. There are many mountain streams there. During those days, each of them had its own tribal ruler. There were frequent conflicts between these tribes over wealth, women, and land ownership. Their religious language and code words were also different. They called meat "Sudh," liquor "Teerth," a liquor glass "Padma," a liquor seller "Dikshit," a person visiting prostitutes "Prayag Gami," and an adulterer "Yogi." They considered these acts as a means of liberation. Their gatherings were called Bhairavi Chakras, and in these Bhairavi Chakras, intoxication and open debauchery were practiced.

Guru Dev challenged the priests there and said, "If these sinful acts are considered religious, then what should be the definition of irreligion? Opening the path to sin from a place of worship is a great misfortune and self-deception. Everyone must account for their deeds before the Lord. Thus, you cannot escape by hiding behind religion." Guru Dev's question was, "According to your story, when different body parts of Shiva's wife fell, the holy places that emerged should have a uniform discipline and worship system.

But among the temples spread from west to east, only here do you give legitimacy to meat, liquor, and debauchery, whereas, in the Jammu region, the priests of the Goddess lead a highly ascetic and disciplined life, strictly prohibiting meat, liquor, and debauchery. Now, you tell me, which one of you is on the path of truth? That is, who is right and who is wrong?" Guru Ji further said, "The belief of all great souls is that without high conduct, one cannot attain the Lord, nor can any person enter the spiritual world because, there, high conduct is everything."

The priestly class could not answer Guru Dev's arguments. Thus, they were all defeated and came to Guru Dev's refuge, praying that he show them the path of truth. In these difficult circumstances, Guru Dev said, "Pure conduct alone leads a person to the path of truth. Therefore, truthfulness is supreme."

Sachahu Oar Sabh Ko Upari Sachu Aachar. (Sri Rag, Ang 62)

Merely speaking the truth does not bring the welfare of society. For the welfare of society, it is essential that a person also shapes their conduct according to that truth. Pandit Devi Prasad Bose pleaded before Guru Dev, "O Guru Dev, please make me your disciple." Upon this, Guru Dev initiated him with Guru’s teachings and blessed him, instructing him to spread the teachings of Guru Nanak there.