Guru #5 Birthplace: Goindwal Sahib
Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ
Birth Year: 1563 CE • Gurgaddi: 1581 CE • Joti Jot: 1606 CE
Life History & Sacred Journey
Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the fifth Sikh Guru and the first Sikh martyr. He compiled the holy scripture Adi Granth in 1604 CE, enshrining the divine Gurbani of Sikh Gurus and Sufi saints.
He designed and constructed Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, inviting Sufi Saint Hazrat Mian Mir to lay its foundation stone.
In 1606 CE, Guru Arjan Dev Ji stood steadfast against tyrannical Mughal persecution, enduring tortures on a hot iron plate (Tatti Tavi) while reciting "Tera Bhana Meetha Laage" (Thy Will is sweet to me).
Sacred Compositions & Shabads
2,218 Shabads including Sukhmani Sahib (Psalm of Peace) and Asa Di Var passages.
Core Divine Teachings
- ੴ Tera Bhana Meetha Laage - Sweet acceptance of Divine Will under all trials
- ੴ Preservation and veneration of sacred scripture (Gurbani)
- ੴ Ultimate sacrifice for religious freedom and dignity