Guru Balakdas
Guru Balakdas | |
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| Born | 18 August 1805 |
| Died | 17 March 1860 (aged 54) |
| Cause of death | He was attacked by hired assailants at a rest-house in Aurabandha and died on the way to Nawalpur at Kosa. |
| Spouse(s) | Neera Mata, Radha Mata |
| Children | Guru Saheb Das |
| Parent(s) | Guru Ghasidas, Safura Mata |
Guru Balakdas (18 August 1805 — 17 March 1860) was the son of the Satnampanth's founder, Guru Ghasidas. Guru Balakdas' activities aroused the hostility of the high-cast Hindu populace and was assaulted by attackers carrying daggers at a rest-house in Aurabandha village of Bilaspur. He died in the village of Kosa in March 1860.