Guru Arjan Dev Jayanti

Guru Arjan Dev was born on April 15, 1563, at Goindwal in Punjab. He is the fifth Guru of the Sikhs who became the first martyr of Sikh faith. On June 16 every year, the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev is commemorated. In 1581 A.D, the fourth Guru Ramdas, appointed Arjan Dev as the fifth Guru of the Sikhs in his place.

In 1588 A.D, Guru Arjan Dev laid the foundation of Harmandar Sahib known as Golden Temple today. Guru Arjan Dev also invited Mian Mir, a Muslim Saint from Lahore to lay the cornerstone of the foundation of the Harmandar, the current Golden Temple. The doors fixed on the four sides of the building denote its acceptance for all the four castes and religions.

Shri Guru Arjun Dev Ji is recalled for his humbleness and kind nature. He was very calm and saintly person.Today on the birth anniversary of the great Guru of the Sikhs, let’s recall him by reading his quotes.