Mata Khiwi (1506 – 1582) was the daughter of Bhai Devi Chand Marwaha and Karan Devi, of village Sanghar, near Khadur Sahib (district Amritsar). She was married to Bhai Lehna/Lahina (later Guru Angad Sahib), on November 15, 1519. She gave birth to Dasu (1524) and Datu (1537), two sons; and, Bibi Amaro (1526) and Bibi Anokhi (1534), two daughters. She was a devoted wife and a generous person. She loved serving the guests and the other visitors to Guru Sahib. Bhai Balwand, a poet, had paid her high tribute for her generous nature (in Satte Te Balwand Di Vaar in Guru Granth Sahib). He wrote: “Mata Khiwi the most generous lady, provided comfort to the Sikhs. She was like a tree, which has deep leafy shade.” After the death of Guru Angad Sahib, Dasu and Datu proclaimed themselves as the successors of Guru Angad Sahib. On her persuasion Dasu recanted and visited Guru Amar Das to apologize.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)