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Teachings of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji
Fourth Sikh Guru (1534 – 1581)

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.