Bhai Kaliana, was a Sikh of Guru Arjan's time. As says Bhai Mani Singh in Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, Kaliana, along with Bhai Murari Anand, Alam Chand Handa, Bhai Nanori, Bhai Latkan Bindrao and Bhai Saisaru Talvar, once came to the Guru and spoke with folded hands, "O support of the supportless, show us the way to liberation." The Guru said, "Practise the shab(a)d, or the sacred word, and serve others."