Ramdasia
| Ramdasia | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Ramdasia |
| Religions | Hinduism, Sikhism |
| Languages | Punjabi,Hindi |
| Populated states | The Punjab region |
| Subdivisions | Kabirpanthi, Julaha |
The ramdasia sikhs are weavers(kabirpanthi) basically forefathers use to make clothes like sweaters ,jackets shirts trousers etc. They have strong faith in guru granth sahib ji...they are backward community of punjab.. weavers are one of the most developed community of sikhs. The girls and boys of weaver community are very well educated and have strong faith in sikhism. Chamars comes under the category Ravidas..Ramdas and Ravidas are 2 different caste and communities.
'sub caste of ramdasia julaha mahi, kalja, sodi , bains, grewal
==Terminology==
H. S. Singha says that "Ramdasia is a term used in general for Sikhs whose ancestors belonged to backward classes. Originally it meant the descendants and followers of saint kabir das ji who belonged to the weaver (Julaha) community".[1] They are also known as the Khalsa biradar (brother of the Khalsa).[2]
Ramdasia Chamars
Gerald Parsons says that "Ravidasis are to be distinguished from the Ramdasias who also belonged to the Chamar caste in Punjab but who were converted to the Sikh community, according to tradition, during the guruship of Ram Das".[3]- some families chose to take up weaving, they were known as Julahas. We have common gets_ and our houses are located on one side of the villages."[4]
He further notes that Julaha social status is higher than that of other sikhs now a days and that Julahas do not marry outside of their endogamous group.[5]
Caste Status
Ramdasia's are a Scheduled Caste.[6] and prefer to be called Sikh only.[7]
Other uses
The word Ramdasia, has also been associated with masands or preachers that were appointed by the Sikh Guru Ram Das.[8]
Notable people
- Lal Singh Dil, a revolutionary poet
See also
References
- ^ Singha, H. S. (2009). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism. India: Hemkunt Press. p. 171. ISBN 8170103010.
- ^ Khalsi, Sewa Singh (May 1992). The Evolution of a Sikh Community in Britain. Religious and Social Change among the Sikhs of Leeds and Bradford. England: Leeds University Community Religions Project. p. 99. ISBN 1871363039.
- ^ Parsons, Gerald (1994). The Growth of Religious Diversity - Vol 1: Britain from 1945 Volume 1: Traditions. Routledge. p. 227. ISBN 0415083265.
- ^ Khalsi, Sewa Singh (May 1989). THE SIKHS AND CASTE A Study of the Sikh Community in Leeds and Bradford (PDF). England: Leeds University Community Religions Project. p. 171. ISBN 1871363039.
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- ^ Khalsi, Sewa Singh (May 1989). The Sikhs and Caste: A Study of the Sikh Community in Leeds and Bradford (PDF). England: Leeds University Community Religions Project. p. 171. ISBN 1871363039.
- ^ Gandhi, Surjit Singh (2008). History of Sikh Gurus Retold: 1469 -1606. England: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd. p. 331. ISBN 8126908572.