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Sikhism: Sikh Beliefs

The oneness of humanity in Sikhism

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Ang 349 on caste and the Gurus' rejection of it, Mai Bhago, Guru Amar Das and the practices he condemned, equality of men and women today, and why caste still lingers in the community.

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How do Ang 349 and the Gurus' actions show Sikh rejection of caste?

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What does the oneness of humanity mean in Sikhism?

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What does Ang 349 teach about caste?

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  1. 1

    What does the oneness of humanity mean in Sikhism?

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    The oneness of humanity means all people are equal because God's light is in everyone. Birth, gender and race give nobody a higher rank.

  2. 2

    What does Ang 349 teach about caste?

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    Ang 349 teaches that people should recognise God's light in all and not ask about caste. Caste has no place in the world hereafter.

  3. 3

    How did the Gurus reject the caste system?

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    The Gurus welcomed people of every caste as equals in the sangat. Guru Gobind Singh initiated Khalsa members of every caste from one bowl of amrit.

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    Who was Mai Bhago?

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    Mai Bhago was a Sikh woman who led forty deserters back to fight for Guru Gobind Singh. The battle was at Khidrana, now Muktsar, in 1705.

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    Why is Mai Bhago's story important for Sikh views of equality?

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    Mai Bhago showed that a woman could lead men in battle and in faith. Mai Bhago's courage shamed the deserters into returning to the Guru.

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    How did Guru Amar Das show the equality of women?

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    Guru Amar Das appointed women as missionaries to teach the faith and lead local sangats. Women were trusted with the same teaching role as men.

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