Name: Kamaljit Grewal
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume-11, Issue-1, January-June 2026 (Special Issue)
Page Number: 1-2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18722927

ABSTRACT
The teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur, ninth Guru of Sikhs, play a pivotal role even in contemporary times, where hatred and fanatism are dominant in the society. The Guru's supreme sacrifice is a testimony to the principal of justice which established peoples right and inspired them to practice and preach their own faith with the spirit of fearlessness. Guru Tegh Bahadur, a great poet, was an author of 57 Salokas, and 59 other compositions (Shabads), written in 15 Raagas (measures) which are enshrined in the penultimate part of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs. Referring to His Shloka and Baani which is complete guide to a truthful and righteous life, focussing on the transient nature of the materialistic world thus denounce their attachment. The Saloka also focuses on the inevitable reality of life - Death and the ways to overcome grief by becoming resilient. Not only reciting these Salokas but understanding their meaning deeply would save mankind from this mad rat-race of materialism hence moving towards peace, stability and tranquillity. He also gave a concept of Jiwan-Mukt which means a liberated soul free living in a family but still be detached from its charms.

Keywords: Sacrifice, Saloka, Materialism, Tranquillity, Jiwan-Mukt