Guru Arjan Dev Ji : Introduction

1. Introduction

Name: Shri Guru Arjan Dev ji

Born: 1563

Born Place: Shri Goindwaal Sahib ji

Mother's Name: Mata Bhani ji

Father's Name: Shri Guru Ramdas ji

Wife's Name: Mata Ganga ji

Children: 1 Son

Son's Name: Shri Guru Harigobind Sahib ji

Ruler: Akbar & Jahaangir

Other names: The Fifth Master

The First Martyr of the Sikh History

Recitation the Bani of Shri Sukhman Sahib ji

Important Work: Compiled the Addi Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji

Other names: The Fifth Master

Years active: 1581-1606

Build the Harmandir Sahib.

Predecessor: Shri Guru Ram Das ji

Successor: Shri Guru Hargobind ji

Martyr: 25 May, 1606

Martyr: Place: Lahor

The Memory of Martyr Place: Gurudwara Shri Dera Sahib ji

Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs, was the embodiment of Godly devotion, Selfless Service and Universal Love. He was the treasure of celestial knowledge and spiritual excellence. He substantially contributed towards the welfare of the society. He stood steadfastly for the principles he believed in, sacrificed his own life, and attained a unique and unparalleled martyrdom in the history of mankind. Guru Arjan Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1563, in the house of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru. He was the youngest of the three sons of Guru Ram Das Ji. His oldest brother, Prithi Chand was very astute in social and worldly affairs. He was noted for his diligent management of all the affairs of the Guru’s household, including the running of the langar (communal kitchen). The second son, Mahadeve was captivated with reclusive tendencies. He wanted to lead the life of an ascetic. His attitude, full of fierce interactions towards the congregants, was contrary to the modesty of the Guru’s teachings. Moreover, he himself displayed no inclination for the acceptance of the Guruship.





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				1. Introduction Name: Shri Guru Arjan Dev ji Born: 1563 Born Place: Shri Goindwaal Sahib ji Mother's Name: Mata Bhani ji Father's Name: Shri Guru Ramdas ji Wife's Name: Mata Ganga ji Children: 1 Son Son's Name: Shri Guru Harigobind Sahib ji Ruler: Akbar & Jahaangir Other names: The Fifth Master The First Martyr of the Sikh History Recitation the Bani of Shri Sukhman Sahib ji Important Work: Compiled the Addi Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji Other names: The Fifth Master Years active: 1581-1606 Build the Harmandir Sahib. Predecessor: Shri Guru Ram Das ji Successor: Shri Guru Hargobind ji Martyr: 25 May, 1606 Martyr: Place: Lahor The Memory of Martyr Place: Gurudwara Shri Dera Sahib ji Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs, was the embodiment of Godly devotion, Selfless Service and Universal Love. He was the treasure of celestial knowledge and spiritual excellence. He substantially contributed towards the welfare of the society. He stood steadfastly for the principles he believed in, sacrificed his own life, and attained a unique and unparalleled martyrdom in the history of mankind. Guru Arjan Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1563, in the house of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru. He was the youngest of the three sons of Guru Ram Das Ji. His oldest brother, Prithi Chand was very astute in social and worldly affairs. He was noted for his diligent management of all the affairs of the Guru’s household, including the running of the langar (communal kitchen). The second son, Mahadeve was captivated with reclusive tendencies. He wanted to lead the life of an ascetic. His attitude, full of fierce interactions towards the congregants, was contrary to the modesty of the Guru’s teachings. Moreover, he himself displayed no inclination for the acceptance of the Guruship.

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