Teachings of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Compiler of Sri Adi Granth Sahib & Supreme Early Martyr of Sikh Faith
Core Legacy of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563 – 1606 CE), the fifth Sikh Guru, compiled the Adi Granth in 1604, constructed Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), authored Sukhmani Sahib, and embraced martyrdom on burning plates with divine grace.
Key Historic Contributions
Compilation of Adi Granth (1604)
Preserving Holy Scripture
Compiled the hymns of Sikh Gurus, 15 Hindu & Sufi Saints, and Bhagats into the Adi Granth.
Sri Harmandir Sahib Construction
4 Doors for All Humanity
Laid the foundation of Golden Temple with Sufi Saint Mian Mir, creating 4 doors welcoming all castes and creeds.
Supreme Martyrdom in Lahore
'Sweet is Thy Will, O Lord'
Tortured on a burning plate and poured hot sand over, remaining calm in supreme acceptance of God's Will.
Key Spiritual Principles
Composition of Sukhmani Sahib
Authored Sukhmani Sahib (Jewel of Peace), bestowing inner tranquility and spiritual joy.
Sweet Submission (Bhana)
'Sweet is Your Will, O Lord; Nanak craves only the wealth of God's Name.'
Institutionalizing Dasvandh (10%)
Formalized contributing 10% of earnings for community welfare and building projects.
Largest Contributor to SGGS (2,218 Hymns)
Authored 2,218 sublime hymns in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.