About my Identity

I believe that everyone, regardless of their background, turned to Sikhism only recently, about 300-400 years ago. Take me, for example: my father’s name was Vasdev, and my grandfather’s name was Bhagwan Das. This shows that not all of us come from warrior backgrounds. Sikhism welcomed people from all walks of life, including various classes and professions.

Surrounded by son and grandson 

Mostly, it was the Jats who became Sikhs—they were a different class altogether. Naturally strong and warrior-like, they were often the ones who stepped forward to fight first, defending and protecting everyone else. Over time, others took on various roles—some joined the Army, others took up jobs or ventured into business. At the core, though, we were all the same, united by shared values.

However, as politics began to interfere, rationalism and divisions started to sprout. Personally, I feel I’m more like a man with white collar attitude than a warrior, and my behavior reflects that. But above all, I am spiritual first. That, to me, defines my identity more than anything else.