UDDA, BHAI, a Jatt of Harike in present day Amritsar district of the Punjab, received initiation at the hands of Guru Arjan. He was accompanied by Bhai Gangu and Bhai Nau, Bhai Rama and Bhai Dharma, who were also initialed along with him. The Guru, according to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, advised them to repeat the Name Vahiguru and love all men. This was, he said, the path to freedom from the shackles of birth and death. Bhai Udda became known as a pious Sikh. He also trained himself as a soldier and took part in Guru Hargobind`s battle with Mughal troops at Amritsar (1629).
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Bhai Udda, a Jatt from Harike in present-day Amritsar district, was a devout Sikh who received initiation from Guru Arjan. Alongside Bhai Gangu, Bhai Nau, Bhai Rama, and Bhai Dharma, he embraced the teachings of Guru Arjan, which emphasized meditating on the Name “Vahiguru” and fostering love for all humanity.
Bhai Udda’s spiritual journey was complemented by his dedication to martial training. He later participated in the battle of Amritsar in 1629, fighting alongside Guru Hargobind against Mughal forces. His life exemplifies the Sikh principles of devotion, courage, and service.
