What was the significance of Guru Gobind Singh Ji giving Sikh girls the name “Kaur,” meaning princess, and what message was he trying to convey?
What was the significance of Guru Gobind Singh Ji giving Sikh girls the name “Kaur,” meaning princess, and what message was he trying to convey?
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Respected Ash Kapoor ji,
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!
In response to your question, the undersigned will like to say that Guru Gobind Singh Sahib created the Khalsa in 1699. The Khalsa is a community of initiated Sikhs. The Sikh Gurus envisioned a society where all people were equal regardless of gender, caste, religion, or any other social marker that creates divisions between people.
One of the main divisions in Indian society at that time was caste. The surname used to be identified with the caste background of the people. In an effort to erase the marker of caste in the Sikh community, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib called for all Sikh women to keep the surname Kaur and Sikh men the surname Singh. Therefore, Kaur and Singh surnames are a gift from Guru Sahib and should be given respect.
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Your Brother
Thank you kindly!