Bhai Jhanda (1580 – 1661) was the son of Bhai Sarwan, grandson of Bhai Bhana and great-grandson of Baba Buddha. He was a hard worker. During his time the family estate extended from just a couple of villages to 25 villages. In spite of economic prosperity, he remained a simple person. He made frequent visits to Guru-Da-Chakk (Amritsar) to make obeisance to Guru Sahib. He was a dedicated Sikh. He used to bring firewood from the forest for the Langar. He was a humble person. For him Guru’s words were like Divine Order. According to Ardastani, the writer of Dabistan-i-Mazahib, one day Bhai Jhanda was accompanying Guru Hargobind Sahib during a stroll. On the way, Guru Sahib asked him to stop there and wait for him (Guru Sahib). Later, Guru Sahib forgot about Bhai Jhanda and went home. Bhai Jhanda kept waiting at the spot for three days till Guru Sahib called him. He exhibited how does a Sikh obey the command of Guru Sahib. In 1651, Bhai Sarwan died. Guru Har Rai Sahib appointed Bhai Jhanda as representative of Baba Buddha family in Guru Sahib’s court. Bhai Jhanda died in 1661. At that time Guru Har Rai Sahib was present at village Jhanda Ramdas. Guru Sahib attended the funeral of Bhai Jhanda.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)