Bhai Daya Singh

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Bhai Daya Singh was one of the first five beloved Sikhs (Panj Pyare) initiated by Guru Gobind Singh, revered for his exemplary courage, devotion, and sacrifice in the founding of the Khalsa.

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instanceOf Khalsa saint-soldier
Sikh historical figure
associatedPlace Anandpur Sahib
Lahore
associatedWithGuru Guru Gobind Singh
associatedWithInstitution Khalsa
birthCountryHistorical Mughal Empire
birthPlace Lahore
birthRegion Punjab
casteBackground Khatri
commemoratedOn Vaisakhi
culturalSignificance model of ideal Khalsa Sikh
symbol of selfless service in Sikh tradition
eventDate 30 March 1699
eventParticipatedIn Vaisakhi 1699 Khalsa initiation
linked to: Khalsa
eventPlace Anandpur Sahib
father Suddha
fatherOccupation shopkeeper
gaveHeadOnCallOf Guru Gobind Singh
givenName Daya Ram
historicalEra early 18th century
late 17th century
honorificTitle Bhai
inspiredBy teachings of Guru Gobind Singh
teachings of Guru Nanak
knownFor being among the first Panj Pyare
martial spirit combined with spirituality
role in founding of the Khalsa
unflinching obedience to Guru’s command
languageContext Punjabi
linked to: Punjabi language
laterName Daya Singh
ledBy Guru Gobind Singh
legacy inspires initiation into Khalsa
remembered in Sikh ardas and narratives
memberOf Panj Pyare
partOf early Khalsa community
religion Sikhism
reveredBy Sikhs worldwide
roleInKhalsa one of the first five initiated Sikhs
scriptUsedForName Gurmukhi
servedAs close companion of Guru Gobind Singh
trusted emissary of Guru Gobind Singh
subCaste Sobti
tookAmritFrom Guru Gobind Singh
virtue compassion
courage
devotion
sacrifice
steadfast faith

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Five Beloved Ones member Bhai Daya Singh