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Lesson 11: Our 6 Guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Ji

Hargobind Ji was born in June 1595

at Guru Ki Vadali, Amritsar. His
father was Guru Arjan Dev Ji and

mother Mata Ganga Ji. One of his

sons, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji became

our Ninth Guru.

When his father, Guru Arjan Dev

Ji was martyred, Guru Hargobind
Ji knew that the Sikhs need to

have the political and military

power to defend themselves and

others. When he became Guru in 1606, he wore two swords. One sword

was for Miri and the other Piri. Miri stands for world power and Piri
stands the spiritual power. Because he wore two swords, he is called “Miri

Piri Da Malik”. Miri-Piri implies that Sikhs have to be saint soldiers.

He constructed Akal Takhat in front of Harimandar Sahib in 1608. He held
meetings with Sikhs in Akal Takhat. Here he listened to complaints from the

people and made important decisions. He adopted the life style of a royal

prince. That’s why Sikhs called him ‘Sachha Patshah’, the True King. He was

also known as ‘Bandi Chhorh Daata’ because he helped free the 52 kings who

were imprisoned by Emperor Jahangir.
Write answers to the questions in complete sentences.

1. What is the name of our Sixth Guru?

Our Sixth Guru was ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Where was Guru Hargobind Ji born?

Guru Hargobind Ji was born…………………………………………………………………………………………………

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