About Shri Amardas Ji: Third Sikh Guru

• Born: 5^th May 1479
• Died: 1^st September 1574

Contributions to Sikhism

• Langar System: Guru Amar Das Ji strengthened the practice of the community kitchen, or Langar, ensuring that all people, regardless of caste or status, sat together to eat, promoting equality.
• Anand Karaj Ceremony: He established the Sikh Anand Karaj (marriage ceremony), which formalized the Sikh way of conducting weddings.
• Empowerment of Women: Guru Amar Das Ji championed the rights of women by condemning practices like Sati (the self-immolation of a widow) and Purdah (the veiling of women). He promoted gender equality within the community.
• Manji System: To spread Sikh teachings, Guru Amar Das Ji established the Manji system, appointing 22 representatives (both men and women) to lead congregations and spread the teachings of Sikhism in different regions.
• Baoli Sahib: He constructed the Sri Baoli Sahib at Sri Goindwal Sahib (Punjab), which became a significant place for Sikh pilgrimages and religious gatherings.