Tag: guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

The sacred writings of spiritual poetry, set to musical ragas were completed by Guru Arjan Dev on 30th Aug 1604 and then first installed in Harmandir Sahib. At that time it was called the "Adi Granth." and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji which were added later by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708. It is written in Gurmukhi Script.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji started writing of 'Guru Granth Sahib' Ji and it was completed and compiled by him in 1604. At that time it was called "Adi Granth" and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji which were later added by Guru Gobind Singh Ji (The tenth Guru of Sikhs) in 1708. The second rendition of 'Adi Granth' came to be known as 'Guru Granth Sahib Ji'.  It was written in Gurmukhi Script.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji started writing of 'Guru Granth Sahib' Ji and it was completed and compiled by him. It was first installed in 'Harmandir Sahib' in 1604. At that time it was called "Adi Grantha" and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji which were later added by Guru Gobind Singh Ji( The tenth Guru of Sikhs) in 1708. It was written in Gurmukhi Script.

Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth guru of Sikh community conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib. The foundation was laid by Guru Ram Das ji and it was completed by Guru Arjan Dev. The land for the Sri Harmandir Sahib was bought by Guru Ram Das ji.

The land for Harmandir Sahib was bought by Guru Ram Das Ji on payment from Zamindars. Guru Arjan Sahib got its foundation laid by a Muslim saint Mian Mir Ji in December 1588. The construction work was directly supervised by Guru Arjan Dev. He was assisted by the prominent Sikh personalities like Baba Budha Ji etc.

Guru Arjan Dev conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship for Sikhs and himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmnadir Sahib known as Golden temple. Earlier the planning to excavate the holy tank(Amrit Sarovar) was chalked out by Guru Amardas Sahib but it was executed and the foundation was laid by Guru Ram Das ji, the fourth Nanak.

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the 6th Nanak changed the philosophy of the Sikh faith. He is the pioneer of the concept of "Miri-Piri" and "Sant Sipahi." He wanted his Sikhs to imbibe the character of 'Sant Sipahi' and he wore two swords, one of Miri (temporal power) and other of Piri (spiritual power). He asked his Sikhs to practice weapons and acquire other skills along with doing Simran and held their head high.

Guru Hargobind Ji was nominated as the Sixth Guru of Sikhs by Guru Arjan Dev Ji. He was not more than eleven years old at the time of execution of his father and Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji when he was installed as Guru.  From his prison cell, Guru Arjan Dev sent a message to Hargobind to cultivate and maintain an army. So following this decree from his father, Guru Hargobind is known for having initiated an Akali army.

Chandu Diwan belonged to the same caste which the gurus belonged. He wanted a matrimonial alliance in the house of Guru and wanted to give his daughter in marriage to Guru's son, Sri hargobind ji. His offer was rejected by the guru so Chandu was in opposition of Guru Arjan Dev ji.