Sikh · 20 March 2027
Guru Amar Das Ji
गुरु अमरदास जी
The third Sikh Guru, who made “first the langar, then the sangat” the rule and spoke against sati and purdah.
Why it is celebrated
Guru Amar Das Ji (1479–1574) became Guru at the age of 73 after years of humble service to Guru Angad Dev Ji. His Parkash, Gurgaddi and Joti Jot days are Gurpurabs.
The story behind it
For twelve years Amar Das carried water from the river Beas every morning for Guru Angad’s bath, even in old age. One stormy night he stumbled and a weaver’s wife mocked him as “Amru the homeless”; Guru Angad embraced him as “the home of the homeless”. As Guru at Goindwal he built the baoli (step-well) with 84 steps, and made everyone — even Emperor Akbar — eat in the langar, sitting on the floor, before meeting him. He spoke against sati and the veil, and appointed women as preachers.
How to celebrate
- Join the Akhand Path or Sehaj Path and the Nagar Kirtan
- Listen to kirtan at the gurdwara and do ardas
- Serve in the langar or do seva
- Read about the Guru’s life with your children
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