Bhai Gurdas Singh

Bhai Gurdas Singh (fl. 18th century), also known as Bhai Gurdas II, was a Sikh during the time of Guru Gobind Singh. He is most known for writing a Vaar (folk ballad). He was one of the traditionally-ascribed 52 poets of the Kavi Darbar of Guru Gobind Singh, being one of the three most renowned and famous of the group.

Biography He was the brother of Alam Singh Nachna.

Vaar He was an eyewitness to the Vaisakhi event which occurred in Anandpur on 13 April 1699, when the Guru formalized the Khalsa order.

Later life After the death of his master, Guru Gobind Singh, in 1708, it is said Gurdas Singh traveled to Sindh, where he did missionary work spreading the tenets of Sikhism in the local area of Shikarpur. Traditional lore claims he lived to an impressive age of 150. His life is commemorated in the Khatwari Dharamsal of Bhai Gurdas in Shikarpur, Sindh.

Literary works Vaar Sri Bhagaut Ji Ki Patshahi Dasvin Ki – Vaar on the Amrit Sanchar and Guru Gobind Singh Raag Ramkali Ki Vaar Barahmaha Sri Ram Chandar – narration of the separation between Rama and his brother, Bharata, whom were saddened by their uncoupling. Written shortly after the death of Guru Gobind Singh in 1708 to recount how the Sikhs of the time were feeling being separated from their Guru. Pryaye Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji – poetic expounding of the Guru Granth Sahib