THE SIKH GURUS
Sikhism is the religion of the Sikhs. Sikhism is not a blend or reproduction of earlier religions but a new revelation altogether. In its simplest form, Sikhism represents a spiritual path to God and a just social order for all. The religion was founded in Punjab, India by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and continued to progress with the added wisdom of nine more Gurus (1469-1708). The tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji proclaimed the eleventh and last Guru to be the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book), which are the revered Holy scriptures of the Sikhs. The teachings that the Gurus gave to this world came to them directly from God.
THE SIKH GURUS
(Click the highlighted Guru's names)
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Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji - The first Sikh Guru, born in 1469, passed away in 1539 |
| Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji - The second Sikh Guru, born in 1504, passed away in 1552 |
| Sri Guru Amar Das Ji - The third Sikh Guru, born in 1479, passed away in 1574 |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji - The fourth Sikh Guru, born in 1534, passed away in 1581 |
| Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji - The fifth Sikh Guru, born in 1563, passed away in 1606 |
| Sri Guru Hargobind Ji - The sixth Sikh Guru, born in 1595, passed away in 1644 |
| Sri Guru Har Rai Ji - The seventh Sikh Guru, born in 1630, passed away in 1661 |
| Sri Guru Har Krishan Ji - The eighth Sikh Guru, born in 1656, passed away in 1664 |
| Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji - The ninth Sikh Guru, born in 1621, passed away in 1675 |
| Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji - The tenth Sikh Guru, born in 1666, passed away in 1708 |
| Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - The final and eternal Sikh Guru |