Bhai Jetha Hayar was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan Sahib and Guru Hargobind Sahib. He had made active participation during the excavation of Amritsar Sarovar. He accompanied Guru Arjan Sahib during his last journey, when the latter went to Lahore on May 26, 1606. When Guru Hargobind Sahib formed an army, he joined it. He was one of the five major leaders (the others were: Bhai Bidhi Chand, Bhai Langah, Bhai Paira and Bhai Pirana) of the army. Later, Guru Sahib appointed him as Diwan (minister). When Guru Hargobind Sahib left for Delhi on December 31, 1613, he escorted Guru Sahib. He fought bravely in the battle of Ruhila (September 27 and October 3, 1621), Amritsar (April 13, 1634) and Mehraj (December 16, 1634) He embraced martyrdom in the battle of Mehraj after killing several soldiers of the Mogul army.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)