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On the 350th anniversary of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib’s Shahidi-martyrdom in 2025, we offer this resource to help elementary and middle school learners reflect on the life, teachings, and legacy of the Ninth Guru. The Guru’s courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice continue to guide and inspire Sikhs and others around the world today.
Download ResourceThis resource invites young minds to gain insight into who Guru Teghbahadar Sahib was and is—through the Guru’s words (sabad), accounts of the Guru’s life, and the principled stands the Guru took to uphold freedom of belief. Each lesson is designed to support age-appropriate reflection, discussion, and personal connection.
This resource invites young minds to gain insight into who Guru Teghbahadar Sahib was and is—through the Guru’s words (sabad), accounts of the Guru’s life, and the principled stands the Guru took to uphold freedom of belief. Each lesson is designed to support age-appropriate reflection, discussion, and personal connection.
Guru Teghbahadar Sahib, the Ninth Guru, embodies timeless courage, compassion, and principled resistance. In an era marked by political oppression and religious persecution, the path chosen was one of truth, justice, and unwavering commitment to freedom of conscience— for all, not just for some.
This educational resource invites students to explore the moral clarity, historical significance, and enduring legacy of the one revered as srisati di chadar—the “Protector of Humanity.”
Through contemplative sabads and decisive action, the Guru modeled leadership grounded in reflection and fearless conviction.
In this introductory lesson of the seven-part series, delve into the early life of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Ji, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, while also exploring your own identity.
In this second lesson on Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Ji, we explore the themes of courage, truth, and inner strength through two powerful stories.
In this third lesson, you are invited to reflect on what you listen to, what you think about, and how these things shape your mind. You learn how your senses, especially listening, can influence your desires and attachments.
In this fourth lesson, we continue exploring Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Ji’s second Sabad in Rag Jaijavanti. Guru Sahib uses the word “Ram” again, reminding you that it refers not to any specific person but to the Divine presence within everyone.
In this fifth lesson on Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Ji, we reflect on the third Sabad in Rag Jaijavanti—a musical mode that expresses both deep joy and gentle longing. In this composition, Guru Sahib lovingly invites us to pause and look inward.
This educational series provides students with historical insights that strengthen their connection to Sikhi.
This educational series provides learners with historical insights that strengthen their connection to Sikhi.