Bhai Lal Dhillon was the chief of village Sur Singh (district Patti, now district Tarn Taran). He was a relative of Bhai Langah Dhillon, who had already been initiated into the Sikh faith. Bhai Lal got initiation from Guru Arjan. He participated during the establishment of the town of Amritsar. Bhai Lal was a benevolent person and was one of the most respected persons of his area. Once he asked the Guru to give him sermon. The Guru taught him, “Service by hands purifies mind and brings an end to dubiety”. Later, the Guru appointed Bhai Lal as a Masand of the area.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)