January 17, 2024 05:20 am | Updated 05:20 am ISTGuru Gobind Singh was only nine years old when his father the ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred. Guru Gobind was born in a historical period, when the country, particularly the northern parts, faced tremendous oppression and times were tyrannical, said Professor Kumool Abbi in a lecture. In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh formed the institution of the Khalsa. He believed, as stated in Zafarnama, “Only when all avenues fail, then it is righteous to pick up the sword.”While continuing to lead with steely determination, Guru Gobind Singh faced with fortitude, the execution of his two sons, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Guru Gobind is credited with finalising the manuscript of Guru Granth Sahib, declaring it to be the ultimate Guru of the Sikhs.

Source: The Hindu January 17, 2024 01:22 UTC