By Hitesh Singh 
Sikhism was shaped by ten human Gurus over 239 years. Each Guru carried the same divine light and guided the community further. After the tenth Guru, the Guru Granth Sahib became the eternal living Guru.
Here is a simple list of the Ten Sikh Gurus:
- Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539) – Founder of Sikhism. Taught One God, equality, and the three pillars.
- Guru Angad Dev Ji (1504–1552) – Developed the Gurmukhi script so people could read Gurbani easily.
- Guru Amar Das Ji (1479–1574) – Strengthened the community and promoted equality, including for women.
- Guru Ram Das Ji (1534–1581) – Founded the city of Amritsar.
- Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563–1606) – Compiled the Adi Granth (early form of Guru Granth Sahib) and built the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).
- Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (1595–1644) – Introduced the balance of spiritual and worldly responsibility (Miri-Piri).
- Guru Har Rai Ji (1630–1661) – Focused on compassion, medicine, and care for nature.
- Guru Har Krishan Ji (1656–1664) – Became Guru at a very young age and served people with great kindness.
- Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621–1675) – Sacrificed his life to protect the right of others to practise their faith.
- Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666–1708) – Created the Khalsa in 1699, gave Sikhs a distinct identity, and declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the final and eternal Guru.
The Guru Granth Sahib contains the sacred writings of the Gurus and other enlightened saints. Sikhs bow only to this living Guru.
