Learn how Bhai Malo and Bhai Manga, notable Sikhs of Guru Nanak, embraced kirtan and katha over austerities, enriching their spiritual journey.
Explore the legacy of Bhai Saisaru, a devoted Sikh in Guru Arjan's era. Discover his story in Bhai Gurdas's writings and his blessings from the Guru.
Discover Bhai Tiratha, a devoted Sikh guided by Guru Ram Das. Embrace truth & humility as taught in Bhai Gurdas, Varan XI. 17. Learn more!
Discover the story of Ajitta Bhai, a Randhava Jatt, who embraced Sikhism following Guru Nanak's visit to his village in Punjab, as noted in Bhai Gurdas's writings.
BHANA MALLAN, BHAI, and Bhai Rekh Rao, storekeepers of the Mughal governor at Kabul, were pious and devoted Sikhs of the time of Guru Arjan. Whatever they earned, they spent on feeding the needy Sikhs and others. Jealous of their generous hospitality, someone complained to the governor charging them with dishonesty. It was said that they used short weights and misappropriated the provisions in the stores. Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, records that the weights were in fact short, though Bhai Bhana and Bhai Rekh Rao did not know.
CHANDIA, BHAI, a Dhir Khatri, was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. He rendered dedicated service during the digging of the sacred pool and the construction of Harimandar at Amritsar. His name is included among the Guru\'s devotees in Bhai Mani Singh, Sijchari di Bhagat Mala. See BULA DHIR, BHAI
DUGAR DAS, BHAI, Sarin Khatri of Takiar clan, received instruction from Guru Ram, Das and became a devoted Sikh. "Takiar the virtuous" is how Bhai Gurdas describes him in his Varan, XI. 17. See DHARAM DAS, BHAI
Discover the devotion of Saktu Bhai, a Mahita Khatri from Agra, guided by Guru Arjan in divine contemplation. Dive into Sikh history and teachings.
Discover the spiritual journey of Toda Bhatt, a revered Brahman bard of Sultanpur Lodhi, featured among Guru Arjan's devotees in Sikh history.
AKUL, BHAI, a resident of Sultan pur Lodhi in present day Kapurthala district of the Punjab, embraced the Sikh faith in the time of Guru Amar Das. Bhai Gurdas in his Varan praises his sincerity and devotion to the Guru. Once Bhai Akul, along with several others from his village, waited on Guru Arjan and begged to be instructed in how sattvika gunas, or qualities of purity and goodness, might be cultivated.
