MALIA, BHAI, along with Bhai Saharu, accepted the Sikh faith at the hands of Guru Amar Das. Both were tailors by profession and belonged to the village of Dalla, in present-day Kapurthala district of the Punjab. According to Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhdan di Bhagat Mala, as Guru Amar Das once arrived at Dalla and the Sikhs came out in small groups to offer obeisance, he gave them advice appropriate to their calling. To Malia and Saharu he said, “Mend the torn garments of the Sikhs and wash them if they be soiled. By serving them thus, you will be cleansing them and earning the pleasure of the Guru.”
References :
1. Mani Singh, Bhai, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala. Amritsar, 1955
2. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1927-35
