What God wills man cannot undo
According to the story, Baba Attal Rai Jee was known for his incredible powers. At the age of nine, he performed a miracle by bringing his friend Mohan, who was the son of a widow, back to life after he suddenly died. However, Baba's father, Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee, was not pleased with this act as it went against Sikh doctrine. As a result, his father rebuked him realizing that he had broken nature's law, Baba Attal Rai Jee promised to sacrifice his own life. He went into a meditative trance and soon passed away.
After his death, Baba Attal Rai Jee's body was cremated and a tower was built in his memory to honor his short but remarkable life. Originally, it was a samadhi, but it was transformed into a Gurdwara in the last quarter of the 18th century. Today, it is a nine-story tower that was built to commemorate the nine years of Atal Rai’s short life. The gurdwara is famous for its langar, which is freely distributed to all visitors. As a result, many pilgrims and needy individuals come to take part in it. This popularity has led to a local saying related to Baba Atal in the Amritsari vernacular.