Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Teachings Highlight Courage, Compassion and Truth
A seminar was held in New Delhi to remember Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The event marked 350 years since his martyrdom.
Speakers said his teachings encourage people to be brave and truthful.
They also highlighted compassion and respect for every person.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu asked young people to follow these ideas in their daily lives.
He said people should stand up for the rights of others.
Other speakers said Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life is useful as a guide for people today, not just as history.
They connected his teachings with equality, human rights and the welfare of everyone.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings continue to promote courage, compassion, truth and human dignity.
Sandhu urged young people to apply the Guru’s values of equality, respect and service in daily life.
The national seminar at Hansraj College marked the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Speakers said the Guru’s message of freedom from fear, independent thought and human rights remains relevant today.
The event was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sahitya Akademi and Hansraj College, with scholars and academic representatives attending.
- Who
- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, scholars and representatives of academic and literary institutions attended the seminar.
- What
- A national seminar discussed the teachings, or Bani, of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- When
- Monday, September 21; the event marked the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- Where
- Hansraj College, Delhi University, New Delhi.
- Why
- The seminar was organised to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur and discuss the continuing relevance of his teachings.
- Event
- National seminar on ‘The Bani of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’
- Occasion
- 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Main speaker
- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu
- Key values highlighted
- Courage, compassion, truth, equality, human dignity and freedom from fear
- Organisers
- Ministry of Culture, Sahitya Akademi and Hansraj College
- Venue
- Hansraj College, Delhi University
- Additional themes
- Human rights, independent thought and Sarbat Da Bhala, or welfare of all