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Question

What caste is the sikh surname Powar??

And what is higher a Khatari or Jatt?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Jatts were historically higher caste, khatris, aroras and lobanas came after them, followed by the artisan castes among which ramgarhias (Sikh carpenter caste) enjoy higher status than Ahluwalias (kalals). The menial or untouchable castes are at the bottom, just as among the Hindus. However, the perceptions regarding which caste is placed second, third and fourth varied both by the village and the caste one belonged to.

The confusion  on the placement (some believe kathari is upper than jatt) is often generated by the fact that Hindu system has a different order (and for Hindu Khatri/Khatar are in higher position).

You have always to consider that the perception of castes in Sikh is often very different from Hindu idea.

Guru Nanak said:

Meaningless is caste and meaningless (caste) names,

The same shadow protects all beings

SGGS page 83

What can caste do?

Truthfulness is the criterion

SGGS page 142

Discern the light; do not enquire (one’s) caste;

There is no caste in the hereafter

SGGS page 349

Do not enquire about (one’s) caste and birth

Preach the True Sastra

Caste and honour are determined by deeds

SGGS page 1330



I have not found specific information on the Singh Powar caste.

Adair: I am sure about it, but we don't always answer for 10 points isn't it? who cares?

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