Guru Amar Das (1479 to 1574)
Did you know that Amar Das was a religious Hindu until he converted to Sikhism or that when he was named guru at age 73, he locked himself away in meditation? Find out how he made a king sit with peasants on the floor and eat before receiving him, and how he refused to see a queen until she unveiled her face.
Guru Amar Das (1479 - 1574)
Guru Amar Das became the third guru of Sikhism after leaving the worship of Vishnu and following Guru Angad. Find out about his contributions to Sikhism here.
Guru Amar Das became the third guru of Sikhism after leaving the worship of Vishnu and following Guru Angad. Find out about his contributions to Sikhism here.
Amar Das Third Guru Of the Sikhs
Guru Amar Das formalized the practice of serving langar, a free meal from the guru's kitchen, a tradition which Sikhs still follow today. He insisted that royalty and commoners eat sitting together with out respect to rank.
Guru Amar Das formalized the practice of serving langar, a free meal from the guru's kitchen, a tradition which Sikhs still follow today. He insisted that royalty and commoners eat sitting together with out respect to rank.