The Multifarious Faces of Sikhism
throughout Sikh History
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Udhasis
Time of origin: 1494 (birth of Baba
Siri Chand Maharaj), established as an institution
in early 1600s
The mythological origins of the Udasis begin
from the beginning of the creation of the human
race with the birth of the four sons of ‘Brahma’,
namely ‘Brahma’
(the priest), ‘Kyshatriya’
(the warrior), ‘Vaishya’
(the trader), and ‘Shudra’
(the labourer).
Brahma
Folio from an illustrated manuscript of Adi
Guru Durbar done in the
Kashmiri style, depicting Brahma and the seven
holy 'Rishis', circa 1839
The historical origins can be dated back to
the birth of Baba Sri Chand Maharaj
(1494). As a formal institution, the Udasis
were established in the early 1600s.
Udasis Sikhs
Photograph of Udasis Sadhus at Sach Khand Hazoor
Sahib, circa late 19th century
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