Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: June 19, 1595
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Amritsar, India
Died: March 19, 1644
Guru Hargobind, the sixth Guru of the Sikh religion, introduced militarization to Sikhism following his father’s execution. He wielded two swords to represent both temporal power and spiritual authority. The construction of the Akal Takht in Amritsar symbolized the supreme earthly authority for the Khalsa. Throughout his tenure, Guru Hargobind focused on safeguarding the Sikh community, advocating the principles of mīrī and pīrī, and establishing enduring institutions that remain integral to Sikhism to this day.
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