Q. What were the last words of Guru Angad Dev Ji?

A. Guru Angad, just before merging into the Infinite, looked towards Guru Amar Das and Said, " There is not the slightest difference between you and me. The (human) body is like a pitcher of water in an ocean (insignificant compared to the whole creation). The Gurus take human form only for the betterment of humanity. The body is mortal and has to perish. One achieves the status of a Guru as a result of humility, love and (selfless) service. After I am gone, you have to emphasize meditation upon Lord's Name (Naam) and its recitation. Fill every heart with devotion to God. Now you have the keys to sustenance in your hands; all Divine powers are also under your control. Bestow the gift of Naam (to the world)".

Then he addressed the whole congregation and said, "There is no distinction between Guru Amar Das and me. Attachment to (human) body is false. The real peace lies in detachment from ones body".

The "Gurmat" (Sikh code) procedure regarding the final rites (after death) was then explained and emphasized. He enjoined not to perform the usual rituals prevalent in the (Hindu) society and stressed that (after him) they should recite God's Name, sing His praises and pay thanks to Him.
"Cremate the body and stay contented in Lord's will".

For Guru Amar Das, his last words were, "Guru Nanak Dev had charged me with the duty to continue on the Divine path that he had started. You should also steadfastly tread upon the same path. Guru Nanak's was the first commandment to me and now mine is the second to you. In this task I will always be present spiritually with you, within as well as without. There is not going to be any separation. I am neither coming nor going but merging in the Infinite Lord".

Dr. Hakam Singh of the Sikh Welfare Foundation of North America is in the process of translating Prof. Satbir Singh's Punjabi book "Sau Sawal", One Hundred Questions.