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Discover Ramu Bhai's devotion under Guru Amar Das in Dalla. A tale from Bhai Gurdas' writings in Kapurthala, Punjab.

Discover Bhai Takhtu's journey from soldier to spiritual seeker during Guru Arjan & Hargobind's era. Learn the power of the Sacred Word and true preaching.

BEGA, BHAI, or Bhai Vega. a Pasi Khatri of the village of Dalla, now in Kapurthala district of the Punjab. His name appears among pious and devoted Sikhs of the time of Guru Amar Das in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 16. He was among the Sikhs who waited upon the Guru when he visited Dalla and received initiation at his hands. See KHANU, BHAI

BISHAN DAS. BHAL a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Ram Das, Nanak IV. His name is included in the roster of prominent Sikhs in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 17. See PURO, BHAI

DHILLI MANDAL, BHAI, was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. Once, as says Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, he reported to the Guru that he had come across verses using the pseudonym Nanak, but which did not seem genuine at all. Guru Arjan, continues Bhai Mani Singh, undertook thereupon the task of preparing an authorized volume sifting the genuine from the counterfeit. Thus emerged the Holy Granth which was installed in the Harimandar at Amritsar in 1604. See GOPI MAHITA, BHAI

Discover how Bhai Madho, a learned Sikh, spread Guru Nanak's teachings in Kashmir, emphasizing content over language and establishing dharamsalas.

Discover the humble devotion of Sahari Mall, Sahari Khatri of Lahore, to Guru Arjan in Amritsar. A Sikh story of faith and deep respect.

Discover the inspiring story of Taru Popat, a young Sikh who found peace and liberation through the guidance of Guru Nanak. Learn about his early wisdom and spiritual journey.

BHAGATA, BHAI, an Ohri Khatri, figures in Bhai Gurdas`s roster of the principal disciples of Guru Nanak, Varan, XI. 14. To quote Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Bhai Bhagata, accompanied by Bhai Japu Vansi, presented himself before the Guru and said, "Holy Sir, we are illiterate and can neither read nor write. How shall we be saved!" "By shunning the ways of the manmukh," said Guru Nanak. "Pray, unfold to us the ways of a manmukh." The Guru replied, "Recognize a manmukh by his four traits, viz. envy, pride, backbiting and aversion to good counsel. These you must avoid, and you must share with your brethren food earned by the labour of your hands." Bhai Bhagata and Bhai Japu, continues the Bhagat Mala, practised the precept and attained liberation.

BODALA. BHAI, a Sikh of Burhanpur included by Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 30, in the roster of yrominent Sikhs of the time of Guru Hargobind. See BHAGVAN DAS, BHAI

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Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

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Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

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This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.