New Delhi: The auspicious event of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 400th Prakash Purab is being celebrated on May 1, this yr. He was the ninth of the ten Gurus that based the Sikh faith. He was additionally thought-about to be the chief of Sikhs from 1665 till his demise in 1675.
On today, individuals pay respects to the spiritual chief. Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally visited the holy Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib at present to hope to Guru Tegh Bahadur as seen on his Twitter.
Prayed at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib at present.
We can always remember the life, beliefs and supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.Â
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2021
Guru Tegh Bahadur is taken into account to be an honourable scholar and poet who vastly contributed to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib – the primary holy e-book of Sikhism. On his 400th Prakash Purab let’s check out his life, teachings, and in style works.
Early lifeÂ
Guru Tegh Bahadur was born in Punjab in 1621 to the Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh guru. He was first named Tyaga Mal however later got here to be often called Tegh Bahadur after taking part within the battle in opposition to the Mughals and exhibiting bravery.
He was skilled in a number of expertise equivalent to archery and horsemanship. He additionally discovered about traditional Hindu literature together with the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Puranas. It is commonly believed that Tegh Bahadur most well-liked solitude and contemplation over extreme interplay.
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings and workÂ
The Sikh guru wrote a number of hymns to Granth Sahib. His different works embody 116 shabads, 15 ragas, and 782 compositions which had been additionally added to the holy Sikh e-book – Granth Sahib. He wrote about a variety of subjects equivalent to God, human relationships, the human situation, the physique and thoughts, feelings, service, demise, and dignity.
Guru Tegh Bahadur had additionally travelled throughout components of the Mughal Empire and helped within the development of Sikh temples within the areas.
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s DemiseÂ
The spiritual chief was beheaded by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib within the nationwide capital are thought-about to be the place he was executed and cremated. His sacrifice and demise anniversary is paid tribute with the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur yearly on November 24.
