Guru Nanak and Raja Sudhar Sain, Jhanda Badhi the carpenter, and Indar Sain, from a manuscript of the Janam Sakhi (Life Stories)

The story depicted here emphasizes not only the charismatic power of Guru Nanak and his teachings but also the values of equality that are central to his message. In this episode, Nanak granted to a humble carpenter Bhai Jhanda Badhi, who had demonstrated great piety, permission to establish a new congregation of devotees. At the same time, the guru had also incurred Raja Sudhar Sain's displeasure for disrespecting traditional social hierarchies and not paying homage to him as the local ruler. The story ends with all its protagonists (seen at the left of the painting)- Raja Sudhar, his nephew lndar Sain, and Jhanda the carpenter-recognizing Guru Nanak's spiritual authority and becoming his followers.