Gurudwara Sunaartoli Sahib, Patna

Gurudwara Sunaartoli Sahib is situated in Distt City Patna near Gurudwara Harmandir Sahib , Patna . Guru Nanak Dev reached Patna and sat at place where Guru Gau Ghat is situated. Guru Nanak Dev ji gave Bhai Mardana Ji a precious stone. Bhai Mardana Ji went to City to sell it. He reached Sunaar toli market. No one rated it right. A Sunaar Murli Dhar took Bhai Mardana Ji to Salas Rai Johri. Salas Rai got amazed to see the stone that he bowed and presented 100 rs as darshan Bheta. Bhai Mardana Ji gave that money to Guru Nanak Dev ji. But Guru Nanak Dev ji returned money as they have not sold the stone yet. Later Salas Rai visited Guru Nanak Dev ji. Guru Nanak Dev ji preached him that he should also evaluate the value of life as he had evaluated the value of stone. Salas Rai became Guru Nanak Dev ji's disciple. On there request Guru Nanak Dev ji came here in Sunar toli market. Guru Nanak Dev ji also visited Salas Rai Johri's house, Where later Guru Gobind Singh took birth. This was very small place where Guru Nanak Dev ji visited. Gurdwara Sri Sunaartoli Sahib is situated about 1 km from Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Patna. The site of the Gurdwara relates to a sakhi of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji. When Guru Nanak arrived in Patna he stayed at Bhai Jaita Mal's house. One afternoon Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana his company were resting on the banks of the Ganges at Patna. Mardana was idly inspecting a stone he had picked up along the road, thinking of the vast throngs who had come to hear the Guru. "Master," said Mardana, "you teach a way for every person to find liberation. But many of those who listen still seem to spend much of their time in conflict, and in seeking out excitement and other idle pursuits. Why do they waste away their lives so?" "Most people don't recognize its value," replied the Guru, "although human life is the dearest treasure on this earth." "Surly everyone can see the value of life," said Mardana. "No," said Nanak. "Each individual places a value on things according to their judgement. A different individual with different knowledge will place a different value. That stone you found in the dirt will make a good example. Take it to the marketplace and see what you can get for it." Bhai Mardana Ji went to the Sunaar Toli market. No one rated it right. A Sunaar Murli Dhar took Bhai Mardana Ji to Salas Rai Johri. Salas Rai was amazed to see the stone, he bowed and presented 100 rupees as darshan bheta (just to see the priceless stone). Bhai Mardana Ji gave the money to Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak asked Mardana to return the money, which Salas Rai declined to accept back again.