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Teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Tenth Sikh Guru (1666 – 1708)

Teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Creator of the Khalsa Panth, Sarbans Dani & Tenth Master

Core Legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666 – 1708 CE), the tenth Sikh Guru, created the Khalsa Panth on Vaisakhi 1699, sacrificed his entire family for righteousness, and bestowed eternal Guruship upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Key Historic Contributions

Creation of Khalsa Panth (Vaisakhi 1699)

The Panj Pyare & 5 Ks

Initiated the Order of the Khalsa through Amrit Sanchar, mandating the 5 Ks (Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachhera, Kirpan).

Sarbans Dani (Sacrificing All)

Four Sahibzadas & Mata Gujri Ji

Sacrificed his 4 young sons (Sahibzadas), mother Mata Gujri Ji, and father Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for freedom and faith.

Bestowing Guruship on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Eternal Living Shabad Guru (1708)

Ended human Guruship and commanded: 'All Sikhs are commanded to accept the Granth as their Guru.'

Key Spiritual Principles

Recognize All Humanity as One (Manas Ki Jat)

'Recognize the entire human race as one single caste and brotherhood.'

Saint-Soldier Ethos (Sant-Sipahi)

Combining deep spiritual meditation with martial bravery to stand against tyranny.

Empowerment of the Oppressed

'I will transform sparrows into hawks and make one fight a hundred thousand.'

Literary Brilliance (Dasam Granth)

Composed Jaap Sahib, Benti Chaupai Sahib, Tav Prasad Savaiye, and Akal Ustat.