What does Sikhism say about castes?

The Adi Granth contains a forthright condemnation of caste, and consequently there is no toleration of caste in its presence (normally in a gurdwara). The Gurus denounced caste as holding no importance whatsoever for access to liberation.

Do Punjabis have caste?

Caste is still practiced in the Sikh community, despite Guru Nanak’s calls for treating everyone equally in Sri Granth Sahib. Along with Guru Nanak, other Sikh gurus had also denounced the hierarchy of the caste system, however, they all belonged to the same caste, the Khatris.

Who made Sikhism?

Guru Nanak
They regard Guru Nanak (1469–1539) as the founder of their faith and Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the tenth Guru, as the Guru who formalised their religion.

Which upper castes become Sikhs?

Upper castes who became Sikhs were Rajputs ,Khatris/Arora,Bania,Brahmin (a few). Khalistanis always make big claims of how Sikhism was a revolt against the ‘Hindu’ caste system and all men are equal.

Why do people convert to Sikhism?

There are many spiritual people who learn about Sikhism and are attracted to the simple, non-divisive, open minded approach to God realisation as taught by the Sikh Gurus. Some of the reasons that people converted to Sikhism historically and also some of the ways that people convert to Sikhism in our current age shall be highlighted.

Why do some Hindus raise their first sons as Sikhs?

Historically in India many Hindus raised their first sons as Sikhs so that their sons could join the Sikh liberation army. This army was helping to protect the religious freedom of people in India by putting a stop to the forceful conversion of Indian people to Islam.

What is the etymology of the word Sikh?

v. t. e. Sikhism ( / ˈsɪkɪzəm / ); Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ or Sikhi ( Sikkhī, [ˈsɪkːʰiː], from ਸਿੱਖ, Sikh, ‘disciple’, ‘seeker’, or ‘learner’), is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE.