JODH, BHAI

JODH, BHAI, a Brahman turned Sikh, served as a cook in Guru ka Larigar in the time of Guru Arigad as well as of Guru Amar Das. He was humble and dedicated and tirelessly cooked and served food at all hours of day. He used to clean the utensils loo, contenting himself wi tli the leftovers as fare for himself. As says Bhai Man! Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Bhai Jodh never touched money. “Jodh the cook prepared food in the langar which he kept serving to the Sikhs all day.

Himself lie lived on what sustenance he could obtain from the used leafplates.” Bhai Gurdas, in his Varan culogi/cs him calling him an angel who attained emancipation by humbly serving the Guru. JODH, BHAI, a Sarigar Brahman, embraced Sikh faith at the hands of Guru Arjan. His name is included among the Guru`s devotees in Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagal Maid. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Mani Singh, Bhai, Sikhan di Bhagal Mdla.

Amrilsar, 1955 2. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sn Cur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-33 T.S. JODH, BHAI, minister or tithecollector assigned to Kot Kamalia (now in Pakistan), was one of a batch presented before Guru Gobind Singh charged with appropriating offerings of the devotees. On enquiry he was found innocent and retired with honour while those found guilty suffered punishment. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Kuir Singh, Curbilds Pdtshdhl 10. Patiala, 1968 2. Sanlokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-33

References :

1. Mani Singh, Bhai, Sikhan di Bhagal Maid. Amritsar, 1955
2. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-33