Consequently, the caste does exist in Sikhism, though in a diluted form than found in the rest of Indian society.” “Faithful Sikhs do not practise caste discrimination but this is not to say that all Sikhs necessarily act following their faith. One thing we can be certain about is that Guru Gobind Singh had abolished all caste inequality with the inception of Khalsa on 13 April 1699 and with the institution of Khanday-Ki-Pahul or the Baptism of Sword.” Golden Temple, India: Picture Source: Advertisement.

Baldev Singh ‘Panthi’ has expressed it fairly well in his long researched essay in these words, “The issue of caste in Sikhism is quite complex, always inviting a diversity of impassioned opinions. He claimed to have created several such pillars in his autobiography. Baabur also had a great passion to kill people, cut heads of people and create pillars out of the cut head. It is noteworthy that Guru Nanak was born in the era when the cruellest and barbaric Mughal invader Baaber aka Baabur was repeatedly inflicting his tyrannical atrocities to expand his empire in the Indian subcontinent from present-day Uzbekistan.

Each guru added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting in the creation of the Sikh religion. The traditions and philosophy of Sikhi were established by ten specific gurus from 1469 to 1708. Men and women are equal and share the same rights, and women can lead in prayers. Guru Nanak Ji (15 April 1469 – 22 September 1539) Picture Source: that no matter what race, sex, or religion one is, all are equal in God’s eyes. A Sikh who has been initiated into the Khalsa is titled Singh (males) and Kaur (females) and commonly referred to as Amritdhari. Another interpretation is that of being ‘Pure’. The meaning of Khalsa translates to “Sovereign/Free”. after his departure there will be no more human Guru. The tenth Guru was Gobind Singhji aka Gobind Rai who ultimately laid the foundation of “Khalsa Panth (the Granth and the Panth)” and had also declared that the Holy Book called “Guru Granth Sahib” will be their final Guru and guide from now on, i.e.

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