Who was Bhai Ghaniya ji?

Bhai Ghanaiya Ji or Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, was the founder of Sevapanthi or Addanshahi sect of the Sikhs. He was born in a Dhamman Khatri family of Sodhara near Wazirabad in Sialkot District (now in Pakistan). Like Dunant, his father was also a wealthy trader. Bhai, was of religious bent of mind from early childhood.

When was Bhai Kanhaiya Ji born?

Bhai Kanhaiya (1648–1718) was a Sikh, verbatim disciple, of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and was requested to establish the Sevapanthi or Addanshahi order of the Sikhs by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Who is Bhai Ghanaiya JI in Sikhism his contribution towards Red Cross concept established world wide?

Bhai Kanhaiya Singh was a saintly Sikh during the late 17th and early 18th centuries who established a Dharmsal, a place of rest and care for travelers and those in need of spiritual solace. He was known for service to all regardless of social status or religion.

Who is Bhai Kanhaiya Ji?

With his open heart and love for all, Bhai Kanhaiya​​​​​​​ Ji began devoting all his life and time to serving langar. He served any one and every one. His life began merging with God and Guru more and more as his work brought heaven to the earth. Bhai Kanhaiya​​​​​​​ even opened a spiritual center so he could keep serving all people.

Why did Bhai Kanhaiya give water to all the wounded men?

Bhai Kanhaiya​​​​​​​ saw all the wounded men on the battlefield and with his love he went straight into the battlefield and began giving water to everyone. Serving their parched throats from a leather water container he gave water equally to the wounded men from both armies, even the enemy!

What is the relationship between Bhai Kanhaiya and Nanua Bairagi?

During his youth he also spent a lot of time in the company of Nanua Bairagi ji who was belongs to saini agriculture family, who was also a disciple and comrade of last three Sikh gurus. Nanua Bairagi was a renowned poet-mystic of Punjab and he left a deep imprint on Bhai Kanhaiya’ spiritual and humanitarian outlook in his formative years.

Why did Bhai Kanhaiya carry a mashak?

During the frequent sallies and skirmishes between the Sikhs and the enemy, Bhai Kanhaiya was often seen carrying a mashak (a sort of pouch made of goat’s skin that was used to carry water from one place to another), to serve water to anyone who was thirsty.