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Discover the humble life of Bhai Jodh, a Brahman who turned Sikh, served selflessly in Guru ka Langar, and attained emancipation through dedicated service.

NAYYA, BHAI, a Khullar Khatri, was a prominent Sikh of the time of Guru Ram Das. Bhai Gurdas describes him, in his Varan, XI. 17, as "Nayya Khullar, beloved of the Guru himself."

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 Tiloka Pathak, a Sikh hero of the 1629 Amritsar battle, revered as a Scripture reciter and congregation servant. Learn more about his legacy.

BHANA, BHAI, of Sultanpur Lodhi, now in Kapurthala district of the Punjab, was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. He once travelled with the sangat of his town to Amritsar and received the Guru`s blessing. SeeAKUL, BHAI, and BHIKHA, BHATT

DHILVAN KALAN, village 5 km southeast of Kot Kapura (30° 35`N, 74° 49`E) in Faridkot district of the Punjab, was the abode of Sodhi Kaul, shortened from Kaulnain, a descendant of Guru Arjan`s elder brother, Prithi Chand, and thus a collateral relation of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sri" Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Guru Gobind Singh, displeased at Chaudhari Kapura`s refusal to assist him in warding off the pursuing army from Sirhind, left Kot Kapura and came to Dhilvari Kalari, where Sodhi Kaul and his four sons received him with honour.

Explore Bhai Karam Singh's legacy, a martyr of the Panja Sahib episode and devotee of Sikh hymns, whose bravery marked a historic Sikh resistance in 1922.

NIDHA, family priest of Guru Nanak`s brother in law,Jai Ram, resident of Sultanpur, became a follower of the Guru and won eminence for his humility and devotion.

Discover Sangram Shah's courageous fight in the Battle of Bhangani and his legendary clash with Najabat Khan as praised in Bachitra Natak.

Discover Bhai Tiloka's journey from violence to peace through Sikhism under Guru Arjan's guidance, embodying faith and transformation.

BHANDARA SINGH, a shopkeeper of Sirhind, was a devotee of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sn Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, he received the vows of the Khalsa on the historic Baisakhi day of 1699.

DHINGAR, BHAI, a carpenter, was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644). According to Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Bhai Dhirigar, along with Bhai Maddu, a fellow worker in the craft, came to serve at the Guru`s feet. During the day they hewed wood for Guru ka Langar, community kitchen, and made cots and other articles for use by the disciples; in the divan they attentively listened to recitations and discourses; and early in the morning they drew water for Sikhs` ablutions.