–Utkarsh Mishra
The ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur ji is regarded as a significant hero of India. Guru ji gave his life to protect religion, humanity, and freedom. He was born on 1st April 1621. Guru Ji had a calm, peaceful, spiritual nature, but he was also a brave warrior who always stood against injustice and cruelty. He lived a simple life and taught everyone to stay honest, fearless, and connected to God. He encouraged people to remain strong even during the difficult times. His Martyrdom Day is observed on the 24th November. This day reminds us of his great sacrifice. Guru Ji gave his life to save the Kashmiri Pandits, who were being forced by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb to change their religion. Aurangzeb was very strict and did not believe in religious freedom. At that time, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji refused to accept Islam because he wanted to defend the rights and freedom of others. This is a unique event in the world history because he died not only for his own religion but to protect the religion of the other people. His stand showed that protecting someone else’s rights is also a noble duty.
Because of this, he is called “Hind Ki Chadar”, the protector of India. He sacrificed his life to save the tilak, sacred thread, and traditions of the Hindu community, even though he himself was a Sikh Guru. This shows his huge heart, humanity, kindness, and universal kindness. His example teaches us that a true leader protects everyone, not just his own people. His sacrifice reminds us that unity and respect for all the religions is truly necessary for a peaceful society. Guru Ji also taught that it is the duty of every human being to speak against injustice. His work was not only for religious freedom. He also advocated supported human rights, equality, tolerance, solidarity, and peace. His sacrifice gave great inspiration to India’s freedom fighters. He proved that no matter how big the sacrifice is, one should never leave the path of truth and justice. His courage shows that standing for what is right is more important than saving one’s own life. His story encourages people to be brave and to help others in times of need.
In addition,Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was also a poet and philosopher. His hymns and shlokas in the Guru Granth Sahib explain the pain of life, the difficulties we face, the temporary nature of the world, and the path to spiritual freedom. His teachings do not make us sad; instead, they give us strength, hope, peace, and courage. They teach us to look beyond our problems and focus on eternal truths. His words remind us that real happiness comes from inner peace, not from wealth or power. His teachings are simple, but they touch the heart and guide us to live a meaningful life.
Even today, when the world still faces hatred and injustice, Guru Ji’s message is very important. He reminds us that the true meaning of religion is freedom, love, and equality for all. His martyrdom in Chandni Chowk is a symbol of the victory of humanity. It teaches us that sacrifices made for truth are never wasted. The message of his Martyrdom Day will always inspire people today and in the future to live with courage, truth, kindness, and humanity. His life is an example that goodness always wins in the end.
