2022 - Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | Commemorative Coin

The 2nd commemorative coin of 2022 was released to mark the 400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, stands as a beacon of courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. Born on April 1, 1621, in Amritsar to Guru Hargobind Sahib and Mata Nanaki, he grew up immersed in spiritual wisdom and martial discipline. From an early age, he displayed remarkable calmness, humility, and a contemplative nature, qualities that later defined his spiritual leadership. His childhood name, Tyag Mal, reflected his inclination toward renunciation, and he earned the title "Tegh Bahadur" after demonstrating exceptional bravery in battle, symbolizing his dual path of spiritual depth and valor.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s teachings emphasized the importance of inner strength, honest living, compassion for all beings, and devotion to the Divine. He travelled extensively to bring spiritual solace to people across northern and eastern India, establishing Sikh centers and encouraging communities to rise above fear, discrimination, and injustice. His bani, included in the Guru Granth Sahib, offers profound reflections on human existence, detachment, humility, and the permanence of divine truth amidst the impermanence of worldly life.

The defining moment of his life came during a period of intense religious persecution under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. When Kashmiri Pandits sought his protection from forced conversions, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji chose to stand as their defender. His decision to uphold the right to religious freedom, not just for Sikhs but for people of another faith, remains one of the most extraordinary acts of moral courage in history. He declared that if he, the spiritual head of the Sikhs, embraced martyrdom, the oppressive policy would falter—and his sacrifice ultimately proved this true. Arrested and tortured in Delhi, he refused to abandon his principles or bow to coercion. On November 24, 1675, he achieved martyrdom at Chandni Chowk, becoming immortal as “Hind di Chadar,” the Shield of India.

His legacy continues to inspire millions, transcending the boundaries of religion and geography. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life is a testament to the universal values of freedom, dignity, and human rights. His sacrifice laid the foundation for the Khalsa spirit that would later be shaped by his son, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Today, through gurdwaras, teachings, commemorations, and the daily recitation of his hymns, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s message of righteousness and resilience remains deeply embedded in the collective consciousness of humanity.

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