BHAI KHANU
Bhai Khanu was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Angad Sahib and Guru Amar Das Sahib. Once he, along with his son Bhai Maia and Bhai Govind Bhandari, visited Guru Angad Sahib. They asked Guru Sahib which was the most precious virtue that one should have. Guru Sahib told them that love is the greatest virtue. We should always love God. We should remember Him and always sing the praise of His Excellences. We should serve the Sangat and help the needy with food and clothing. Bhai Khanu, Bhai Maia and Bhai Govind spent rest of their lives as per the instructions of Guru Sahib.
KHANU CHHURA
Bhai Khanu Chhura, a resident of village Dalla (district Kapurthala) was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Amar Das Sahib. Once Guru Amar Das visited village Dalla. Bhai Khanu Chhura, Bhai Jhanda, Bhai Nandu Sudana, Bhai Puro, Bhai Taru, Bhai Ugaru, Bhai Vega Pasi and some others went to see the Guru and made their obeisance. They requested the Guru to initiate them into the Sikh faith. They requested the Guru as to what was the true Yajna (useful religious rite) in this Age. The Guru told them that sharing one’s food and the other provisions with others is the true Yajna in this Age.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)