Martyrdom in Sikh Tradition

Present paper titled “Martyrdom in Sikh Tradition” basically comprises the concept of martyrdom. It was Guru Nanak who through his teachings made martyrdom an integral part of Sikhism. In Sikhism this concept or tradition of martyrdom became continues to save the religion or religious beliefs. Different faiths in the world (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) also adapted this concept from time to time but in Sikhism this concept became fundamental belief so to devote this tradition the fifth Guru of the Sikhs (Guru Arjan Dev) laid down his life just for the sake of religion and faith. After this ninth Guru (Guru Teg Bahadur) and Sahibzada's of tenth Guru (Guru Gobind Singh) also laid down their lives for this righteous cause. By these sacrifices the martyr's life became source of inspiration for others in Sikh religion which preserves the religion for generations.