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.
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.
Through this series, we hope you had the opportunity to learn more about Guru Teghbahadar Sahib—from the Guru’s early years as Tyag Mal, to the wisdom the Guru shared through the Guru’s banis, to the ultimate sacrifice the Guru made for justice.
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.