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(trader), and even Shudra (laborer) classes. The tradition he established is known as Sikh Dharma or Gurumat (the Path of Gurus).
The Gurus of Sikhism
The tradition of the strong relationship between spiritual preceptor (guru) and disciple is unique to Sikhism and is not seen elsewhere. Each of the ten Gurus of this tradition is unmatched in world history. They have all proven to be prominent social, political and religious leaders. They were always ready to sacrifice everything for the protection of Truth.
The names of the ten teachers (Gurus) are as follows:
1. Guru Nanak 2. Guru Angad 3. Guru Amardas 4. Guru Ramdas 5. Guru Arjundev 6. Guru Hargobind 7. Guru Hari Rai 8. Guru Harikrishan 9. Guru Teg Bhadur and 10. Guru Gobind Singh.
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