Teachings of Guru Ram Das Ji
Founder of Sri Amritsar Sahib & Composer of Sacred Laavan
Core Legacy of Guru Ram Das Ji
Guru Ram Das Ji (1534 – 1581 CE), the fourth Sikh Guru, founded Sri Amritsar Sahib, excavated the holy Sarovar, composed the 4 Laavan for Anand Karaj, and personified absolute humility.
Key Historic Contributions
Founding Sri Amritsar Sahib
Ramdaspur & Amrit Sarovar
Founded the holy city of Amritsar and excavated the sacred Sarovar of Nectar.
Composition of Laavan
Sikh Marriage Ceremony
Composed the 4 Laavan hymns in Suhi Raag, binding bride and groom in spiritual union with God.
Masand System
Sangat Organization
Established the Masand system to organize Sangat offerings for building projects and charitable work.
Key Spiritual Principles
Absolute Humility & Sewa
Famous for wiping the feet of Baba Sri Chand Ji with his beard, proving supreme humbleness.
Amrit Vela Discipline
Outlined the daily routine of a true Gursikh waking early before dawn to meditate on Naam.
679 Sacred Hymns
Authored 679 hymns filled with emotional longing and love for Vaheguru in SGGS.
Universal Compassion
Preached unconditional love and brotherhood for all human beings.