Guru Hargobind Singh Jayanti is celebrated to pay respect and homage to a great Sikh leader who fought not only for his community but also for his country. During his leadership, the Sikh Community prospered and grew in number due to his courage, helpful attitude and protecting abilities. He was a Sikh in true sense who was not only courageous but also virtuous and a true human being in all aspects.

Here are 5 facts about his life:

1. Guru Hargobind Singh was the only child of Guru Arjan Dev (the fifth Guru) and Mata Ganga Ji.

2. Following his father, Guru Arjan Singh’s execution by the Mughal emperor Jehangir, Guru Hargobind Singh took charge as the sixth Guru of Sikhs, at just 11 years of age.

3. He mobilised an army named Sant Sipahi (sain Soldiers) to take on the persecution of the Sikh community by Mughal rulers.

4. Apart from building a strong army to protect his people, Guru Hargobind was also involved in promoting the teachings of Sikhism. He sent his followers to different parts of the country to spread Guru Nanak’s teaching and ideas.

5. One of the remarkable events during his time was the establishment of Sri Akaal Takht (the Throne of the Timeless Being). It serves as a platform for the collective Panth (Sikh community) to make decisions regarding political, religious and other matters.

Guru Hargobind Singh Jayanti is celebrated to pay respect and homage to a great Sikh leader who fought not only for his community but also for his country. During his leadership, the Sikh Community prospered and grew in number due to his courage, helpful attitude and protecting abilities. He was a Sikh in true sense who was not only courageous but also virtuous and a true human being in all aspects.