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Hazrat Mian Mir was a famous Muslim Sufi saint who lived in Lahore. He was born at Sevastan (Sindh) in 1531 AD. Fifth Patshah, Guru Arjun Dev asked Mian Mir to lay down the foundation stone of Harmandir Sahib. The ceremony duly took place on 3rd January 1588 AD, when Sai ji laid down the foundation stone at Amritsar nearly 420 years ago. Thus began the history of the most famous Sikh shrine and the occasion crystallised the very important message of true Interfaith dialogue among the different peoples of the world.
Guru Arjan Dev was responsible for the construction of many tanks and buildings in Punjab. In 1588, he planned to build an impressive temple in the centre of the holy tank called Amritsar or the pool of nectar. As the temple was to be thrown open to people of all castes, creeds and climes, he invited Mian Mir to lay the foundation stone of this shrine. Sai ji came to the city of Amritsar wearing a religious mendicant's long cloak made up of patches of coarse wool and a cone-shaped cap, with a rose flower on top. Mian Mir was given one of the warmest welcomes for which Guru Arjan was famous. The two holy men embraced each other in sincere love and regard. The purpose of the temple was disclosed to the Sufi saint. Mian Mir was delighted at the fine objectives the Guru had in mind. The foundation-stone was laid; hymns were sung in praise of God and prashad were distributed among the audience. ....Continued.
