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    Sikh Sects

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    Authors
    Takhar, Opinderjit Kaur
    Editors
    Singh, Pashaura
    Fenech, Louis E.
    Issue Date
    2014-03
    
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    Abstract
    This article discusses the issues and implications associated with attempting to provide a homogenous definition of Sikh identity that encompasses all ‘Sikhs’. The existence of sects or groups which define themselves as Sikhs in one way or another present a number of contentious debates within the global Panth. Sects amongst the followers of the Sikh Gurus have existed from the very early period of the development of the Panth. The diversity in the practical expression of Sikhi prompted the Singh Sabha’s efforts towards establishing a homogenous Sikh identity which later became synonymous with the Khalsa paradigm. There are some sects amongst Sikhs who adamantly affirm their Panthic identity such as the Namdharis and Nirankaris. However, there are a significant number of individuals who are actively seeking their total break-off from the Panth in order to assert an independent non-Sikh (and non-Hindu) identity. In this case, the efforts of the Ravidassias and Valmikis are significant.
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    In: Pashaura Singh and Louis E. Fenech (eds), Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies: Chapter 28
    Publisher
    Oxford University Press
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/2436/605183
    Additional Links
    http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199699308.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199699308-e-011
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    Chapter in book
    Language
    en
    ISBN
    9780199699308
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