Students of Akal Academy Baru Sahib celebrated ‘Chabeel Day’ to remember the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji who became the first Sikh martyr in 1606 for refusing to change the Sikh scriptures as asked by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The story tells us that for refusing to follow orders, the Guru was made to sit on red hot iron sheet while the Mughal soldiers poured burning hot sand on his body. The Guru was dipped in boiling water too. This torture went on for five days and he even refused the help of a Sufi who offered to heal his burns saying that he has to accept the will of God. After the torture, the Guru asked for a bath in the Ravi River. Thousands of followers watched on as Guru Arjan Dev ji walked into the water chanting, “ tera kiya meetha lage. har naam padarath nanak mange” (Sweet is your will, O God; the gift of your name alone I seek”).
Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Diwas celebated at Akal Academy Baru Sahib
