PHIRIA, BHAI, also referred to as Phira and Phera, a Katara Khatri of Mirpur in Jammu and Kashmir, was a devoted Sikh of the lime of Guru Amar Das. The Guru appointed him to a manfi to preach Sikhism in his native country`. Bhai Phiria had a melodious voice and simple expression and thought provoking exposition. Many became adherents of the Sikh faith and dhammsalswcre established at several places in and around Mirpur.
References :
1. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sri Gur Praiak Singh Granth. Amritsar, 1927-35
2. Bhalla, Samp Dis, Mnhimn Prakash. Patiala, 1971
