Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
(1621 - 1675)
Early Life and Meditation
Before becoming the Guru, he spent many years in deep meditation in the town of Bakala. He was known for his quiet nature, deep devotion, and powerful poetry, which is now included in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Defending Religious Freedom
A group of Kashmiri Pandits came to him asking for help against forced conversions by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Even though he was not Hindu, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji decided to stand up for their right to practice their own religion freely.
Supreme Sacrifice
He was arrested, tortured, and eventually beheaded in Delhi for refusing to convert to Islam. His martyrdom is a historic example of sacrificing one's own life to protect the human rights and religious freedom of others.
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