Bhai Mardana, a Rabab player was born in 1459 AD in Rai Bhoe Di Talvandi, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. Bhai Mardana selflessly traveled with Guru Nanak to distant places for two decades to share the experiential knowledge of the collective sanctuary and unity of people of diverse cultures and religious faiths.

Bhai Mardana's spiritual message is inscribed in his 2 verses (Sabads) in Guru Granth Sahib.

Bhai Mardana - Sabad 1

kal kalavaalee kaam madh manooaa peevanahaar ||

Raag Bihagra, Bhai Mardana, Guru Granth Sahib, 553

Bhai Mardana - Sabad 2

kaiaa laahan aap madh majalas tirasanaa dhaat ||

Raag Bihagra, Bhai Mardana, Guru Granth Sahib, 553