Painting of Guru Teg Bahadur | Sikh Art – Watercolor on Paper

Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, wreaked vengeance upon Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth guru, who had stood up for the cause of the Kashmiri Brahmins, whom Aurangzeb wished to convert to Islam. He ordered the beheading of Guru Teg Bahadur.

This unique concept embodies the essence of Chatur-Varga Purushartha, the four cardinal aims in Hinduism – Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). A leader who embodies the qualities of a religious leader (Guru), king (Raja), warrior (Kshatriya), and lawgiver (Dharmadhikari) strives to create a just and prosperous society.