Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas 2023: History, messages, quotes to share

Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas 2023: On the occasion of the Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, the Haryana government has designated May 23 (Tuesday) as restricted holidays for all state government bodies, companies, and educational institutions.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas 2023: History 

As the first martyr of the faith, Guru Arjan Dev Ji has a special position in the history of Sikh. The Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji is a regionally recognised holiday in Punjab each year. The third month of the Sikh calendar, or 24th day of Jeth month, which corresponds to May or June in the Gregorian calendar, is when the sombre day known as Shaheedi Diwas takes place.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas 2023: Date 

This year, the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji is being observed today, May 23.

For Sikhs, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day is of utmost historical and cultural importance. It is a moment to commemorate the martyrdom and sacrifice of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who was persecuted and subjected to horrific suffering because of his religion. The Sikh community was forever changed by his unwavering commitment to his principles and teachings in the face of extreme suffering.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas 2023: Quotes 

• By the Grace of God, I am cured of the disease of egotism, and death no longer terrifies me.
• He who lowers his mind to the dust of all men’s feet, sees the Name of God enshrined in every heart.
• Don’t create enmity with anyone as God is within everyone.
• Haven’t you heard the call from beyond, O beautiful soul-bride? You must go to your in-laws; you cannot stay with your parents forever.
• Seize and burn the unbearable; seize and kill the imperishable; leave behind your doubts, and then, you shall drink in the Nectar.