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Why is Guru Teg Bahadurji Jayanti celebrated?
Guru Teg Bahadur ji Jayanti, also known as Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day, is a Sikh festival that commemorates the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Teg Bahadur. It is celebrated on 24th november every year, the day he was executed in Delhi in 1675. Guru Teg Bahadur ji was executed because he refused to convert to Islam when the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb threatened to kill all the Hindus in India if they did not embrace Islam.
He sacrificed his life to save the Hindu community and protected their right to practice their religion freely. Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Jayanti is celebrated as a remembrance of his selfless act and as a day to stand up for religious freedom. On this day, Gurudwaras are decorated and special prayers are held. Langar (free community meals) are also organized on this day as a way of celebrating Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s sacrifice.
Who was Guru Teg Bahadurji?
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was the ninth Sikh Guru, and he is revered for his sacrifice in fighting for the freedom of religion. He was born in Amritsar in 1621, and he became the Sikh Guru in 1664. Guru Teg Bahadur Ji spent his life fighting against religious persecution, and he was eventually executed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for his beliefs. Even though he was killed, Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s sacrifice inspired others to fight for their beliefs, and his legacy continues to this day.
What did Guru Teg Bahadurji do?
Guru Teg Bahadurji is celebrated because of his great deeds and sacrifices. He was the ninth Sikh Guru and gave his life to protect the rights of Hindus. In 1675, when the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb began to persecute Hindus and force them to convert to Islam, Guru Teg Bahadurji stepped forward to protect their rights. He spoke out against the emperor’s policies and even went to Delhi to confront him. As a result of his actions, Guru Teg Bahadurji was arrested and executed. However, his sacrifice inspired many Hindus to stand up for their own rights, and he is now revered as a great saint in both Hinduism and Sikhism.
Why is Guru Teg Bahadurji Jayanti celebrated?
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, the Ninth Sikh Guru is also known as Hind di Chadar. He sacrificed his life to protect the freedom of religion. He was beheaded on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi for refusing to convert to Islam.
He is considered as one of the great Gurus who fought against tyranny and injustice. His martyrdom is a great inspiration for all Sikhs. They celebrate his Jayanti with great zeal and enthusiasm every year.
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji gave his life for the sake of others and this makes him a true Guru. His selfless sacrifice is an example for all of us to follow. We should all celebrate his Jayanti and remember his principles which can guide us in our lives.
How is Guru Teg Bahadurji Jayanti celebrated?
Guru Teg Bahadur ji Jayanti is celebrated every year on the guru’s birthday, which falls on the fourth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Kartik. It is a major festival in Sikhism and Gurudwaras across the world are decorated with lights and flowers on this occasion. Devotees sing hymns and offer prayers at Gurudwaras to remember the great Guru who sacrificed his life for the freedom of religion.
Conclusion
Guru Teg Bahadurji Jayanti is celebrated to remember and honor the great Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadurji. He was a man of great courage and conviction who sacrificed his life for the freedom of religion. His selfless act inspired many Sikhs to follow in his footsteps and fight for their beliefs. Today, we continue to celebrate his memory by sharing his story with others and teaching the values that he lived by.
