Guru Hargobind Singh Birth Anniversary: 10 Facts About the 6th Guru of the Sikhs – Shri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji was the 6th Guru of Sikhism. He was born on June 19, 1595, in Wadali, Amritsar. He was the only child of Guru Arjan Dev and Mata Ganga.
He succeeded his father as Guru at the age of 11. His role in spearheading the militarisation of the Sikh community. Sri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji always carried two swords, representing the philosophy of “Miri-Piri”. The first sword Miri represented power whereas Piri symbolized his spiritual skills.
Facts About the 6th Guru of the Sikhs
- Sri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji was a skilled warrior and established the Sikh army.
- He made the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikh faith.
- He released 52 Hindu kings who were in Mughal captivity.
- He was a great teacher and philosopher.
- He is known as Miri-Piri.
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