Item 5 in Sikh Rehat Maryada
Equality and rejection of caste
Reject caste superiority and recognise equal human dignity.
- Position
- 5
- Form
- Mixed formulation
- Obligation
- Context-dependent
- Wording status
- Translation
- Intended audience
- Sikhs and Sikh institutions
- Last reviewed
- 28 June 2026
Names and terminology
Canonical name: Equality and rejection of caste
Source wording
Reject caste superiority and recognise equal human dignity.
Broader interpretation
Reject caste superiority and recognise equal human dignity.
Practical meaning
Reject caste superiority and recognise equal human dignity.
Ethical purpose
This principle is intended to guide conduct, character and relationships in accordance with the parent framework.
Variations across schools or traditions
Interpretation and application may vary across communities, translations and individual circumstances.
Criticism and difficult cases
This principle should be applied with attention to evidence, consent, equality, power, foreseeable harm and realistic alternatives.
Truth By Reason analysis
Reject caste superiority and recognise equal human dignity. Its ethical force depends on whether its application reduces avoidable harm and respects equal human dignity.
Ethical themes
Sources
- Sikh Rehat Maryada — English Version Mainstream secondary source