3/13/2024 0 Comments Sikhiwiki martyrdom of guru arjan![]() ![]() The temple was therefore built on as low an elevation as possible. Guru Arjan however felt otherwise and reminded his followers that humility should be a great virtue. Many of his followers wanted it to be the tallest building in the new town. The Guru also laid the foundation of the Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple) in the middle of the tank (pool) at Amritsar. He claimed that the way a leader or prophet lives determines the character of the followers of that faith a Sikh should live in dignity and die with honour, and never tolerate insult or oppression. Guru Arjan said, lived and showed that he could accept Shaheedi (martyrdom) but he would not accept restrictions on individuals being able to practise their faith. He remained fearless in defending the truth, and showed how one can remain steadfast. The Guru lived out the divine message ( Gurbani) of conquering death and suffering. Guru Arjan became the first Sikh martyr, having given his life upholding justice. Traditionally, a cooling drink known as a Chabeel is distributed on this day, recalling that the Guru was tortured in the extreme heat of June. It marks the day when the fifth Guru was put to death after severe tortures on the orders of the Moghul Emperor, Jehangir. This festival is one of the major Sikh gurpurbs, and as with other gurpurbs, the day is preceded by an akhand path, a continuous reading of the Sikh scriptures. Festival Calendar Events MARTYRDOM OF GURU ARJAN (1606)
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