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The Ten Gurus / Guru 6

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ

Miri-Piri · spiritual + temporal sovereignty.

1595 - 1644Gurgaddi 1606Harmandir Sahib
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji portrait
Life and Teachings

He wore two swords — one for spiritual authority (Piri), one for worldly sovereignty (Miri). He built the Akal Takht facing Harmandir Sahib. The famous 'Bandi Chhor Divas' — when he was released from prison along with 52 Hindu kings whose freedom he insisted upon — is celebrated every year as Diwali.

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