Bhai Gurdas was the son of Bhai Behlo and brother of Bhai Bhagata. For some time, he served Guru Har Rai Sahib at Keeratpur Sahib. He accompanied Ram Rai to Delhi in May 1660. He was given the duty to perform services of Guru Granth Sahib. After the departure of Guru Har Rai Sahib, he joined service with Ram Rai as a Masand and spent several years at Khurvaddhi (Dehradun). He was the most trusted man of Ram Rai. After the death of Ram Rai he remained loyal to Punjab Kaur the wife of Ram Rai. It was he who approached guru Gobind Singh Sahib for help for Punjab Kaur. Several years after the death of Ram Rai, he visited Anandpur Sahib, joined Sikh faith and got initiation from Guru Sahib. When Guru Gobind Singh Sahib visited village Bhagata, on December 26, 1705, and stayed there for a night, he, along with his three sons (Sukkha, Chander Bhan and Asa Ram) attended Guru Sahib. Also see: Behlo and Bhagata.
(Dr. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)