Guru Amar Das

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Guru Amar Das was the third of the ten Gurus of Sikhism

May 5, 1479

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Personal Details

  • Birthday: May 5, 1479
  • Died on: September 1, 1574
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Famous: Religious Leaders, Spiritual, Third Sikh Guru, Leaders, Spiritual & Religious Leaders
  • Birth Place: Amritsar
  • Religion: Sikhism
  • Gender: Male

Guru Amar Das born at

Amritsar

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Birth Place

Guru Amar Das was married to Mata Mansa Devi and had four children with her. He chose his disciple Ram Das as the husband for one of his daughters.

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Personal Life

He lived a long life and died at the ripe old age of 95 on 1 September 1574. Before his death he named his son-in-law Ram Das as his successor.

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Personal Life

Guru Amar Das was born on 5 May 1479 in Basarke Gillan, Amritsar, Punjab, India. He was the eldest son of Tej Bhan a farmer and trader, and of Mata Lachmi. His parents were staunch Hindus and vegetarians. Following in their footsteps, he too grew up to be a religious minded Hindu.

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Childhood & Early Life

Like his father, he too became a trader. As a religious Hindu he often used to visit temples to pray and participated in religious rituals with much sincerity. He regularly went on pilgrimages to Haridwar and Jwalamukhi.

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Later Years

One day when he was in his early sixties, he heard Bibi Amro, daughter of Guru Angad Dev, singing some hymns of Guru Nanak Dev. Bibi Amro was married to one of Amar Das’ relatives. He often heard these hymns and was intrigued by them. So he enquired about them and came to known of Guru Angad Dev.

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Later Years

He was so influenced upon learning about the guru that he made up his mind to visit him. After meeting Guru Angad Dev he became a devout Sikh and decided to devote the rest of his life in service of the guru. He actively began serving the guru and participated in community services.

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Later Years

Even though he was an elderly man now, he rose early in the mornings and performed hard physical works. So immersed was he in his devotion that he totally lost his ego and pride in the service of the guru.

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Later Years

He took a special interest in the system of langar or community kitchen, and encouraged everyone—irrespective of the religion or caste—to partake the community meal. His commitment to the Sikhi principles and dedication towards spreading the knowledge of Sikhism greatly impressed Guru Angad Dev who named him his successor.

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Later Years

Guru Amar Das is best known for starting the Manji (male Sikh preachers) and the Piri (female Sikh preachers) system for spreading the teachings of Sikhism among the masses. The Manjis and Piris were accorded authority to teach the principles of Sikhism to other men and women respectively. The system was further developed by seventh Sikh Guru Har Rai by establishing additional 360 Manjis.

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