The Warrior Saints (Guru Hargobind to Guru Gobind Singh)
Tales of courage, justice, and spiritual strength from the later Gurus, highlighting the balance of Miri-Piri and the fight against oppression.
Historical Period: 1606-1708
Guru Hargobind Sahib wears two swords, Miri and Piri, symbolizing temporal and spiritual authority, after the martyrdom of his father.
When Kashmiri Pandits seek help from Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji against forced conversion, his young son Gobind Rai offers profound wisdom, suggesting a great soul's sacrifice is needed, leading his father to his historic decision.
Eight-year-old Guru Har Krishan Ji demonstrates profound wisdom and humility when tested by a proud Brahmin, Chhajju Ram.
Guru Hargobind Ji, imprisoned in Gwalior Fort, refuses release unless 52 fellow royal prisoners are also freed, cleverly using his cloak.
Guru Har Rai Ji, known for his compassion, feels remorse when his robe accidentally breaks some flowers, teaching care for all life.
At a very young age, Guru Har Krishan Ji travels to Delhi during a severe smallpox epidemic and selflessly serves the sick, providing comfort and care, eventually contracting the illness himself.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru, sacrifices his life in Delhi to protect the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits and uphold the right to practice one\'s faith.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji composed profound hymns (Shabads) emphasizing compassion, detachment from worldly illusions, and the importance of treating everyone with kindness, regardless of their background. His words offer a path to inner peace and interfaith respect.
On Vaisakhi 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji dramatically creates the Khalsa, initiating the Panj Pyaare and establishing a community of saint-soldiers.
Discover how the Sikh community organized itself into five special centers, called Takhts, to make important decisions together.