Teja Singh
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Teja Singh was a Sikh
scholar, teacher, author and translator. Born Tej Ram in a Hindu family, he converted to Sikhism
. He was an active member of the Singh Sabha movement
.
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
scholar, teacher, author and translator. Born Tej Ram in a Hindu family, he converted to Sikhism
Sikhism
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak Dev and continued to progress with ten successive Sikh Gurus . It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world and one of the fastest-growing...
. He was an active member of the Singh Sabha movement
Singh Sabha Movement
The Singh Sabha Movement was a Sikh movement begun in the early 19th century in reaction to the proselytizing activities of Hindus and Christians...
.
See also
- SikhismSikhismSikhism is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak Dev and continued to progress with ten successive Sikh Gurus . It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world and one of the fastest-growing...
- Singh Sabha movementSingh Sabha MovementThe Singh Sabha Movement was a Sikh movement begun in the early 19th century in reaction to the proselytizing activities of Hindus and Christians...
- Punjab