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... wealth is. The wealth created by hard work should be used for the benefit of the family, the Khalsa and humanity in general. Guru Arjan - Three Main Contributions 1. Supervised first authorised collection of Gurbani (god's word) completed in 1604. Installed in newly completed harinder sahib (Golden Temple) in amritsar - bowed before - collection called Adi Granth. 2. Built Harinder Sahib Design emphasised Sikh belief in equality: Muslim laid foundation stone - 4 entrances as a sign of all welcome. Steps leading down - humble themselves on entry. 3. First Sikh martyr: roasted on a griddle - burning sand pored over skin and thrown into river. Guru Gobin Singh - Khalsa Rounded the Khalsa - Vaisakhi 1699, sent messengers to ask for everyone to attend in Anandpar Sahib called for someone to give their head to the Guru- Guru meaning god himself or probably both- one by one. Guru Gobin Singh said starting Khalsa - ...
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