Gurdās, Bhāī

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.” Bhāī Gurdās’ fame rests on being the scribe of the Kartārpur Pothī, the manuscript of Sikh scripture prepared during the time of Gurū Arjan. Gurdās also composed original works of poetry that are highly regarded within Sikhism. His...