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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. He was the original scribe of the early version of Guru Granth Sahib , having served as the amanuensis of Guru Arjan in its compilation.
Aug 26, 2018 · Bhai Gurdas (1551- 23 September 1637 1) is a much honoured Sikh scholar, missionary, and literary master who is also respected for his Sikh way of life. He was a leading figure in Sikhism who enjoyed the company of Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru.
Gurdās, Bhāī (born c. 1550—died 1637) was the most famous of all Sikh poets and theologians apart from the 10 Gurūs (the founders and early leaders of the Sikh community). Bhāī is an honorific title meaning “brother.”
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Bhai Gurdas is considered the first interpreter of Gurbani. His writings are considered key to understanding the Sikh holy scriptures.
Learn about Bhai Gurdas, the maternal uncle of Guru Arjan and the writer of the Adi Granth. He was a devoted Sikh who served the Gurus for 58 years and composed Vars and Kabits in Gurmukhi script.
Bhai Gurdas was a first cousin of Mata Bhani, mother of Guru Arjan Dev. He was the first scribe of Guru Granth Sahib and a scholar of great repute. From his work it is clear that he had mastery of various Indian languages and had studied many ancient Indian religious scriptures.
Aug 31, 2023 · Bhai Gurdas was a great Sikh scholar who was the scribe of the original copy of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib under the guidance of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. Bhai Gurdas was born around 1560 at Goindwal and was the son of Datar Chand, the younger brother of Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh Guru.
