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Getting to Know Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: Lesson 1

What's in a Name?

Sunday
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November
2025

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 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. 


What is your name? Who gave you your name? Do you know what your name means?

Explore the childhood of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Ji, as Tyag Mal, the Guru’s loving family, and the values the Guru grew up with under the guidance of Guru Harigobind Sahib Ji, his father.

Through gentle narration, the lesson teaches:

  • The meaning and significance of names
  • The importance of family and identity
  • The early qualities that shaped Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Ji into a pillar of courage, compassion, and sacrifice

This lesson sets the stage for understanding the life and legacy of the ninth Guru in a relatable and inspiring way.

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