Final answer:
Gobind Rai, who became Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was 9 years old when he assumed the title of Guru after his father's martyrdom in 1675 or early 1676. Information about Confucius is not relevant to determining his age. Option A is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question relates to the age of Gobind Rai, who would later become known as Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. It is important to note that the provided reference to Confucius’ words from The Analects does not directly relate to Guru Gobind Singh or his age.
When considering historical figures and their timelines, one must refer to the accurate historical texts or authentic records about them. In this case, regarding the actual age of Gobind Rai at a certain point of his life, we should look at the specific history of Sikhism and the biographical information of its Gurus.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of Sikhism, but the question specifically pertains to Gobind Rai, the tenth Sikh Guru. Gobind Rai's birth was on December 22, 1666.
If the question refers to when he succeeded his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and became the leader of the Sikhs, he was 9 years old at that time, corresponding to the year 1675 or, in some records, early 1676 when he assumed the title of Guru after his father's martyrdom. Thus, the correct answer to the question ‘How old was Gobind Rai?’ in the context of his ascension to Guruship is A) 9 (nine) years old.