Life and Social Reform
He was born in 1479. Guru Amardas took up cudgels of spirituality to fight against caste restrictions and the curse of untouchability. He strengthened the tradition of the free kitchen, Guru Ka Langar, and made his disciples — whether rich or poor, high born or low born — have their meals together.
He introduced the Anand Karaj marriage ceremony for the Sikhs, replacing the Hindu form. He also abolished the custom of Sati amongst the Sikhs, and did away with the Paradah (veil) custom for women.