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Remembering Bhai Jaita: Courage and Devotion in Sikh History
Bhai Jaita was a brave Sikh who risked his life to bring his guru's head back home.
His family had always been devoted to Sikh gurus, and he grew up with the young Gobind Rai.
After his heroic act, he fought in battles with Guru Gobind Singh and was later martyred.
His family's legacy of service and devotion is remembered 350 years after Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom.
Bhai Jaita, later known as Baba Jiwan Singh, played a crucial role in Sikh history
He retrieved Guru Tegh Bahadur's severed head from Delhi and brought it to Anandpur Sahib
His family had a long history of devotion to Sikh gurus, dating back to Guru Nanak's time
Bhai Jaita's lineage included remarkable sewadars and scholars who served the Gurus
He was honored as 'Shiromani Jarnail' after the victory at Bhangani in 1688
- Who
- Bhai Jaita, later known as Baba Jiwan Singh
- What
- Retrieved Guru Tegh Bahadur's severed head from Delhi and brought it to Anandpur Sahib
- When
- November 1675
- Where
- Delhi to Anandpur Sahib
- Why
- To honor and cremate the Guru's head
- Guru's Title
- Rangrette Guru Ke Bete
- Martyrdom Anniversary
- 350 years
- Bhai Jaita's Birthdate
- September 2, 1661
- Place of Birth
- Patna
- Number of Children
- Four sons