Teachings of Sri Guru Amardas Ji

The life history of Guru Amardas ji gives every human being an example of an ideal life. His selfless sewa of Guru Angad Dev ji and the entire Sangat for a period of more than eleven years, shows an ideal living. According to him, sewa was a medium to bind with the GOD.

Steps Taken To Serve Humanity:

* He established new centres for conveying to the people the message of Guru Nanak.
* Also allowed widow remarriage
* Against Caste systems he started Guru Ka Langar
* He undertook the construction of a baoli, a well with a perennial source of spring water
* Resign yourself to the will of God and do not find fault with the doings of the Creator
* Guru Amar Das ji gave women equality with men. He preached against the custom of purdah.

According to him,

"Sati is not she who burns herself upon her husbands pyre
Sati is she for whom the pang of separation is itself like Death.
Sati is she who lives Contented
Who cherishes her husband every moment
Who rises every morning remembering him.

The Guru holds the key to the spiritual treasure. Guru Amardas ji says in his connection:

"In the True Guru's hand is the key. None else can open the door. By perfect good luck, the Guru is met"