Mata Sahib Kaur was born in Rohtas, Jhelum, in 1681. She was a disciple of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru. Mata Jasdevi Ji and Bhai Rama Ji, her parents, were devoted followers of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Her decision to dedicate her entire life to serving Guru Gobind Singh Ji was greatly influenced by her parents' love of Guruji. She was profoundly inspired by Gurbani during her formative years and inherited from her parents' traits of humility, love for people, and devotion to God.
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She gave her everything to Guru Gobind Singh Ji when she was young. Guru Gobind Singh was already married when the idea of their marriage was presented to Anandpur for debate. As a result, Guruji declared that since he was already married, he could not take on another wife. The problem facing the girl's parents was that no Sikh would agree to marry a woman who had been betrothed to the Guru because the proposition had been made public. In the end, Guruji permitted her to remain in Anandpur but refused to accept her as his wife on the condition that their relationship would be spiritual and not physical. The subject of how she could have a child without being married arose because most women want to have kids. Following that, Guruji declared, "She will be the 'mother' of a great son who will live forever and be known all over the world." She was blessed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who bestowed upon her the unusual title of MOTHER OF KHALSA.
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Even during wars, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji was by Guruji's side the entire time, helping him in any way she could. During the siege of Fort Keshgarh, when Mata Sahib Kaur Ji and Mata Sundar Kaur Ji were separated from the holy family of Guruji during the fight of Anandpur Sahib, they were led to Sri Damdama Sahib for safety. Mata Sahib Kaur Ji then traveled with Guru Gobind Singh Ji to Delhi before continuing to Nanded. At Nanded, a majestic Gurudwara honors the memories of her visit.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji told Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in Nanded that it was time for him to depart for his heavenly abode and gave her the order to travel to Delhi to be with Mata Sundar Kaur Ji. Guruji gave Mata Sahib Kaur Ji five weapons as well as his insignia to serve as a reminder. These weapons are currently on display in Delhi's Gurdwara Rakabganj. Together with Mata Sundar Kaur Ji, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji led a life of Simran and Seva in Delhi. Mata Ji issued eight ordinances in the name of Khalsa and helped the Sikhs several times during times of distress.
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At the age of 66, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji gave up her physical existence and departed for her heavenly home. Gurdwara Bala Sahib Ji is where Mata Ji's cremation took place.
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