Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak and nine other Sikh Gurus over the period of 1469 to 1708. Guru Nanak was the first Guru and Guru Gobind Singh the tenth (and last) Guru. Before his death, Guru Gobind Singh nominated the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib as the final and eternal Guru of Sikhism. All Sikhs are required to follow the teachings of the Gurus, which upon meditation leads to salvation.
Meaning of Sikh Guru
The SGPC website[1] states
- Sikhism has a very specific definition of the word 'Guru'. It means the descent of divine guidance to mankind provided through ten Enlightened Masters. This honour of being called a Sikh Guru applies only to the ten Gurus who founded the religion starting with Guru Nanak in 1469 and ending with Guru Gobind Singh in 1708; thereafter it refers to the Sikh Holy Scriptures the Guru Granth Sahib.
List of Sikh Gurus[2]
- First Guru : Guru Nanak Sahib
- Second Guru : Guru Angad Sahib
- Third Guru : Guru Amar Das Sahib
- Fourth Guru : Guru Ram Dass Sahib
- Fifth Guru : Guru Arjan Sahib
- Sixth Guru : Guru Har Gobind Sahib
- Seventh Guru: Guru Har Rai Sahib
- Eighth Guru : Guru Har Krishan Sahib
- Ninth Guru : Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
- Tenth Guru : Guru Gobind Singh Sahib
See also
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