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* [[Sikhism]] was established by ten [[Guru]]s, teachers or masters, over the period from 1469 to 1708 - that is over a period of 239 years. These teachers were enlightened souls whose main purpose in life was the spiritual and moral well-being of the masses. By setting an exceptional example of how to live a holy and worthy life and through the reciting of holy hymns called [[Shabad]]s, the Gurus taught the people of northern India to live spiritually lives, with dignity and honour.  
* [[Sikhism]] was established by ten [[Guru]]s, teachers or masters, over the period from 1469 to 1708 - that is over a period of 239 years. These teachers were enlightened souls whose main purpose in life was the spiritual and moral well-being of the masses. By setting an exceptional example of how to live a holy and worthy life through the reciting of holy hymns called [[Shabad]]s. The Gurus taught the people of India & beyond, to live spiritually fullfilling lives with dignity and honour.  


   
   
* Each master added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting eventually to the creation of the religion that is now called [[Sikhism]]. [[Guru Nanak Dev]] was the first Guru and [[Guru Gobind Singh]] the final Guru in human form. When Guru Gobind Singh left this world, he made the Sri [[Guru Granth Sahib]] the ultimate and final Sikh Guru. This final Guru is more than a holy book for the [[Sikh]]s, who give this Guru the same respect and reverence as a living "human" Guru.
* Each master added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting eventually to the creation of the religion that is now called [[Sikhism]]. [[Guru Nanak Dev]] was the first Guru and [[Guru Gobind Singh]] the final Guru in human form. When Guru Gobind Singh left this world, he made the Sri [[Guru Granth Sahib]] the ultimate and final Sikh Guru. Spirit of This final Guru is more than a holy book for the [[Sikh]]s, who give this eternal Guru the same respect and reverence as a living "human" Guru.




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The Ten Sikh Gurus
The Ten Gurus of Sikhism


  • Sikhism was established by ten Gurus, teachers or masters, over the period from 1469 to 1708 - that is over a period of 239 years. These teachers were enlightened souls whose main purpose in life was the spiritual and moral well-being of the masses. By setting an exceptional example of how to live a holy and worthy life through the reciting of holy hymns called Shabads. The Gurus taught the people of India & beyond, to live spiritually fullfilling lives with dignity and honour.


  • Each master added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting eventually to the creation of the religion that is now called Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru and Guru Gobind Singh the final Guru in human form. When Guru Gobind Singh left this world, he made the Sri Guru Granth Sahib the ultimate and final Sikh Guru. Spirit of This final Guru is more than a holy book for the Sikhs, who give this eternal Guru the same respect and reverence as a living "human" Guru.


Period 1469 to 1708

The ten Gurus were:

# Name Born Guru at Age Guruship
1. Guru Nanak 1469 - 1469 to 1539
2. Guru Angad 1504 35 1539 to 1552
3. Guru Amar Das 1479 73 1552 to 1574
4. Guru Ram Das 1534 40 1574 to 1581
5. Guru Arjan 1563 18 1581 to 1606
6. Guru Hargobind 1595 11 1606 to 1644
7. Guru Har Rai 1630 14 1644 to 1661
8. Guru Har Krishan 1656 5 1661 to 1664
9. Guru Tegh Bahadur 1621 44 1665 to 1675
10. Guru Gobind Singh 1666 9 1675 to 1708
11. Sri Guru Granth Sahib 1604? ?? 1708 - forever



These are the Ten Gurus of Sikhism

Guru Nanak | Guru Angad | Guru Amar Das | Guru Ram Das | Guru Arjan | Guru Hargobind | Guru Har Rai | Guru Har Krishan | Guru Teg Bahadur | Guru Gobind Singh


Sikh Guru Family Tree

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The above Sikh Guru Family Tree with thanks to: www.info-sikh.com

From 1708 Onwards

Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Guru Granth Sahib or Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji or SGGS for short, is more than just a holy book of the Sikhs. The Sikhs treat this Granth (holy book) as a living Guru. The holy text spans 1430 pages and contain the actual words spoken by the founders of the Sikh religion (the Ten Gurus of Sikhism) and various other Saints from other religions including Hinduism and Islam.

The SGGS was given the Guruship by the last of the living Sikh Masters, Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708. Guru Gobind Singh said before his demise that the Sikhs were to treat the SGGS as their next Guru. Guru Ji said – "Sab Sikhan ko hokam hai Guru Manyo Granth" meaning "All Sikhs are commanded to take the Granth as Guru" So today if asked, the Sikhs will tell you that they have a total of 11 Gurus. ( 10 in human form and the SGGS).

Guruship Table

# Name Guruship on Prakash DOB Date of Demise Aged Father Mother
1 Guru Nanak Dev April 15, 1469 April 15,1469 September 22,1539 69 Mehta Kalu Mata Tripta
2 Guru Angad Dev September 7,1539 March 31,1504 March 29,1552 48 Baba Pheru Mata Ramo
3 Guru Amar Das March 25,1552 May 5,1479 September 1,1574 105 Tej Bhan Bhalla Bakht Kaur
4 Guru Ram Das August 29,1574 September 24,1534 September 1,1581 47 Baba Hari Das Mata Daya Kaur
5 Guru Arjan Dev August 28,1581 April 15,1563 May 30,1606 43 Guru Ram Das Mata Bhani
6 Guru Hargobind May 30,1606 June 19,1595 March 3,1644 49 Guru Arjan Mata Ganga
7 Guru Har Rai February 28,1644 February 26,1630 October 6,1661 31 Baba Gurdita Mata Nihal Kaur
8 Guru Har Krishan October 6,1661 July 7,1656 March 30,1664 8 Guru Har Rai Mata Krishan Kaur
9 Guru Tegh Bahadur March 20,1665 April 1,1621 November 11,1675 54 Guru Hargobind Mata Nanki
10 Guru Gobind Singh November 11,1675 December 22,1666 6 October 1708 42 Guru Tegh Bahadur Mata Gujri
11 Guru Granth Sahib October 6,1708 September 1,1604 Forever --

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