Discover Bhai Ugvanda from Chunian, Punjab, mentioned in Bhai Gurdas's writings, who was initiated by Guru Arjan. Learn more about his legacy.
Discover how learned Brahmans Bala Jhingan and Kishna embraced Sikhism, transforming their lives with Guru Arjan's teachings. Learn about true spiritual gain.
BHOLU, BHAI, a Tivari Brahman, is mentioned in Bhai Gurdas, Varan , XI. 19, as a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. The Guru, as says Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, once explained to him that Guru Nanak`s Guru was God himself, though he did bow before Guru Angad whom he had chosen for succession as Guru after him. See BHATTU, BHAI
DARGAHA, BHAI, a Bhandari Khatri, figures in Bhai Gurdas`s roster of prominent Sikhs of Guru Hargobind`s time, Varan, XI.28. According to Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Bhai Dargaha once complained to the Guru that some Sikhs when interpreting gurbanife into polemic. Guru Hargobind said that while reasoning with a view to removing doubts and gaining or disseminating true knowledge was beneficial, Sikhs must shun pedantry born of haumai or pride.
Discover the legacy of Lala Bhai, a talented Sikh musician who enriched Sikh gatherings with his hymns. Learn more from Bhai Gurdas, Varan XI.24.
Explore the legacy of PIRTHI MALL, a prominent Sikh surgeon from Burhanpur, celebrated in Bhai Gurdas's texts and historical records.
Explore the legacy of Suri Bhai, a village headman initiated by Guru Arjan in Amritsar, featured in Bhai Gurdas' writings. Learn about his spiritual journey.
Discover the history of Vigah Mall, a renowned Sikh from Sultanpur Lodhi, honored in Bhai Gurdas writings. Learn about his journey to Amritsar with Guru Arjan.
Discover the devotion of Bala Marvaha, a Sikh under Guru Arjan, during the sacred construction of Harimandar Amritsar. Learn the significance of Amritsar.
BHULLU, BHAI, a Sekhar Khatri who turned a mendicant, once waited upon Guru Arjan to seek instruction. He was accompanied by Bhai Nau, also a mendicant like him, Bhai Jattu, a Bhiva Khatri, and Bhai Mula. The Guru said neither action nor the world be shunned. What was important was shunning evil and temptation, serving others and practising the sacred Word. Bhai Bhullu and others, says Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, followed the Guru`s precept and were blessed.
