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"One who does not give threats to anyone, nor accepts threats from others; Nanak's statement: Listen, O mind! Call that one alone wise." - Guru Granth Sahib 1427 In the mid-1700s, Europe's Age of Enlightenment was beginning to articulate the right to dissent. A century earlier, in the Indian subcontinent, Guru Teghbahadar Sahib had already embodied and defended the far deeper right: the right of every individual to live in accordance with their own conscience and choice. The Ninth Sovereign of the Sikhs upheld this principle with profound mindfulness and, ultimately, with martyrdom. His sacrifice remains unparalleled in world history, for through it the Guru articulated and activated Millat-e-Nau-a new nation shaped by a political-spiritual awakening rooted in the 1Force-1Ness paradigm. Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Benevolent Warrior brings together a rich collection of insights on the Guru's infinite dimensions and enduring impact on humanity. Written by scholars, researchers, poets, and other subject-matter experts, the volume draws upon primary and secondary sources to illuminate the Guru's life, contributions, and political vision. Artful in its synthesis and grounded in rigorous study, this work offers readers a deeper understanding of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib's legacy-his courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to universal human dignity.