Not to be confused with Gurdas Singh, a later Sikh saint and writer.
Bhai Gurdas
19th century mural painting from Gurdwara Baba Atal depicting Bhai Gurdas
Jathedar of the Akal Takht
In office 1606–1637
Preceded by
Position Established
Succeeded by
Mani Singh
Personal details
Born
Gurdas Bhalla
1551 Basarke, Amritsar, Punjab
Died
25 August 1636 Goindwal, Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab
Relations
Mata Ganga
Parents
Ishar Das (father)
Jivani (mother)
Known for
Transcribing the first Adi Granth
Varan Bhai Gurdas
Bhai Gurdas (1551 – 25 August 1636) was a Sikh writer, historian and preacher who served as the Jathedar of the Akal Takht from 1606 to his death in 1636.[1] He was the original scribe of the early version of Guru Granth Sahib, having served as the amanuensis of Guru Arjan in its compilation.[2]: 131–132
^Jaggi, Dr. Rattan Singh (1974). Bhai Gurdas. Patiala: Punjabi University Patiala. p. 19. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
^Fenech, Louis E.; McLeod, William H. (2014). Historical Dictionary of Sikhism. Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements (3rd ed.). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-3600-4.
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to spreading their Guru's message and teachings in their local area. BhaiGurdas states the following: “Wherever Guru Nanak visited, that place became...
Singh analyzed references made within the 11th ballad of the Varan of BhaiGurdas to form a picture of the caste-makeup of the early Sikh community. At...
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it. (SGGS, Ang.1313) In the Varan BhaiGurdas, an early explanation and interpretation of Sikh theology, BhaiGurdas also associates the name "ਹਰਿ" (Hari)...
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chastity is the Kachhera, you must wear this and hold weapons in hand. — BhaiGurdas Singh, Var. 41, pauri 15 The Kacchera is a shalwar-underwear with a tie-knot...
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BhaiGurdas College of Law commonly known as BGCL is a private law school situated beside Patiala Road, Sangrur in the Indian state of Punjab. It offers...
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with Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. Bhai Banjara and his brother BhaiGurdas Ji were close associates of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji, Sri...
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and was published by Punjabi University Patiala. BhaiGurdas Giani Sant Singh Maskeen Singh, Pashaura; Fenech, Louis E. (2014-03-27)...
companion, Bhai Mardana. Textual traditions connecting Guru Nanak and Mardana to music include the Janamsakhis and the Varan of BhaiGurdas. There are...
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