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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 through the reciting of holy hymns called [[Shabad]]s. The Gurus taught the people of India & beyond, to live spiritually fulfilling lives with dignity and honour. | |||
* [[Sikhism]] was | * 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. The 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. | ||
* During the span of 239 years, the Sikh Gurus laid down within the sacred scriptures, the rules and regulations that outline the way of living that was to be followed by all practising disciple of this religion. The history and the literature present the followers of the faith with the raw material required to learn about the beliefs and practises propagated by the Gurus. The Gurus were clear also to outline rituals, practises and beliefs that were not appropriate and were not to be followed by the faithful disciples. | |||
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! # !! Name !! Born !! Guru at Age !! Guruship !! <small>Period of<br> Guruship (yrs)</small> | |||
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|1. || [[Guru Nanak]] || 1469 || - || 1469 to 1539 | |1. || [[Guru Nanak]] || 1469 || - || 1469 to 1539 || 70 | ||
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|2. || [[Guru Angad]] || 1504 || 35 || 1539 to 1552 | |2. || [[Guru Angad]] || 1504 || 35 || 1539 to 1552 || 13 | ||
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|3. ||[[Guru Amar Das]] || 1479 || 73 || 1552 to 1574 | |3. ||[[Guru Amar Das]] || 1479 || 73 || 1552 to 1574 || 22 | ||
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|4. ||[[Guru Ram Das]] || 1534 || 40 || 1574 to 1581 | |4. ||[[Guru Ram Das]] || 1534 || 40 || 1574 to 1581 || 7 | ||
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|5. ||[[Guru Arjan]] || 1563 || 18 || 1581 to 1606 | |5. ||[[Guru Arjan]] || 1563 || 18 || 1581 to 1606 || 25 | ||
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|6. ||[[Guru Hargobind]] || 1595|| 11 || 1606 to 1644 | |6. ||[[Guru Hargobind]] || 1595|| 11 || 1606 to 1644 || 38 | ||
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|7. ||[[Guru Har Rai]]|| 1630|| 14 || 1644 to 1661 | |7. ||[[Guru Har Rai]]|| 1630|| 14 || 1644 to 1661 || 17 | ||
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|8. ||[[Guru Har Krishan]] || 1656|| 5 || 1661 to 1664 | |8. ||[[Guru Har Krishan]] || 1656|| 5 || 1661 to 1664 || 3 | ||
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|9. ||[[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] || 1621|| 44 || 1665 to 1675 | |9. ||[[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] || 1621|| 44 || 1665 to 1675 || 10 | ||
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|10. ||[[Guru Gobind Singh]] || 1666 || 9 || 1675 to 1708 | |10. ||[[Guru Gobind Singh]] || 1666 || 9 || 1675 to 1708 || 33 | ||
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| 11. || [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] || 1604? || ?? || 1708 - forever | | 11. || [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] || 1604? || ?? || 1708 - forever || Eternity | ||
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Revision as of 20:08, 28 September 2006
- 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 fulfilling 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. The 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.
- During the span of 239 years, the Sikh Gurus laid down within the sacred scriptures, the rules and regulations that outline the way of living that was to be followed by all practising disciple of this religion. The history and the literature present the followers of the faith with the raw material required to learn about the beliefs and practises propagated by the Gurus. The Gurus were clear also to outline rituals, practises and beliefs that were not appropriate and were not to be followed by the faithful disciples.
The ten Gurus were:
# | Name | Born | Guru at Age | Guruship | Period of Guruship (yrs) |
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1. | Guru Nanak | 1469 | - | 1469 to 1539 | 70 |
2. | Guru Angad | 1504 | 35 | 1539 to 1552 | 13 |
3. | Guru Amar Das | 1479 | 73 | 1552 to 1574 | 22 |
4. | Guru Ram Das | 1534 | 40 | 1574 to 1581 | 7 |
5. | Guru Arjan | 1563 | 18 | 1581 to 1606 | 25 |
6. | Guru Hargobind | 1595 | 11 | 1606 to 1644 | 38 |
7. | Guru Har Rai | 1630 | 14 | 1644 to 1661 | 17 |
8. | Guru Har Krishan | 1656 | 5 | 1661 to 1664 | 3 |
9. | Guru Tegh Bahadur | 1621 | 44 | 1665 to 1675 | 10 |
10. | Guru Gobind Singh | 1666 | 9 | 1675 to 1708 | 33 |
11. | Sri Guru Granth Sahib | 1604? | ?? | 1708 - forever | Eternity |
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
The above Sikh Guru Family Tree with thanks to: www.info-sikh.com
From 1708 Onwards
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
External Links
- SGPC.net
- Sikhs.org
- Sikh.net
- AllAboutSikhs.com
- SearchSikhism.com
- A Brief History
- Sikh Guru Family Tree