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The Story of Gautam Rishi and Ahliya- Translated from Sri Gur Bhagat Mala Steek by Pandit Narain Ji Since olden days in Bharat India, there have been many ways to worship God. The devotees of God would carry out different practices as how their teacher would have told them to do. But the intentions were always to sing the praises of God. Amongst the devotees, there was one who was called Gautam Rishi. He is also mentioned in Gurbani, suKdyau prIK´qu gux rvY goqm iriK jsu gwieE ] Sukhadhaeo Pareekhyath Gun Ravai Gotham Rikh Jas Gaaeiou || Sukh Dayv and Preekhyat sing His Praises, and Gautam the rishi sings His Praise. SGGS: By Guru Arjan Dev Ji on Panna 1390 It means that however Gautam Rishi has sung the praises of Vaheguru, he must have become a beloved devotee of God. In Puranas, one of his story is mentioned and this is how the saints tell the story. Gautam used to worship Shivling-Shaligram. For many years, he did aggressive meditation. L...