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BULA, BHAI, figures in Bhai Gurdas`s roster of prominent Sikhs of the time of Guru Ram Das, Varan, XI. 17. Bhai Gurdas describes him as Bula the Dealer in Truth. See DHARAM DAS, BHAl

DHILLI MANDAL, BHAI, was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. Once, as says Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, he reported to the Guru that he had come across verses using the pseudonym Nanak, but which did not seem genuine at all. Guru Arjan, continues Bhai Mani Singh, undertook thereupon the task of preparing an authorized volume sifting the genuine from the counterfeit. Thus emerged the Holy Granth which was installed in the Harimandar at Amritsar in 1604. See GOPI MAHITA, BHAI

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.

Discover how Bhai Murari's spiritual journey with Guru Arjan purifies the mind through the love of the Divine Name.

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Explore the life of Bhai Sain Das, a devoted Sikh of Guru Arjan's time, who found mental peace and purpose through holy company and selfless actions.

Explore the pious life of Toda Mahita, a Sikh devotee of Guru Arjan involved in Amritsar's sacred tank excavation. Discover his story & contributions.

BHAGU, BHAI, of the village of Dalla. now in Kapurthala district of the Punjab, was a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Amar Das. Bhai Gurdas in one of his couplets praises him as "a devotee who to the Lord`s love is dedicated." See SAHARU, BHAI

Discover Bula Pandha's impactful seva through discourses on holy bani and distribution of hymns, as guided by Guru Amar Das. A tale of dedication in Sikh history.

DHIRA, BHAI, a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Hargobind, was a resident of Uj[jain. He used to visit Amritsar twice a year, to make obeisance to the Guru. Once, records Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, he begged Guru Hargobind to enlighten him about the qualities of a true saint. Guru Hargobind recalled Guru Arjan`s sloka (GG, 1357) which, defines a man of God as one who meditates upon the mantra of God`s Name; for whom dukh and sukh, suffering and pleasure, are the same; who, purged of rancour, has compassion for all; who subsists on singing God`s praise and is free from maya or worldly attachment; who treats friend and foe alike and instructs both in the love of God; who is selfless and humble; and who does not lend his ear to slander of others. According to Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Bhai Dhira, along with his brother, Hira, took part in the battle of Amritsar.

Discover how Bhai Lal Bhai served Guru Arjan, contributing to the sacred pool and Harimandar, becoming a masand in Punjab's Amritsar district.

Discover Nagauri Bhai, a dedicated follower of Guru Amar Das from Punjab's Kapurthala district, as referenced in Sikh texts like Bhai Gurdas Varan XI.16.

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Explore the legacy of Sain Ditta, a devout Sikh goldsmith from Lahore, praised by Bhai Mani Singh as a leading devotee in Sikh history.

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Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

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Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

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Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.