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The Sikh gurus wanted to eliminate the caste system and change the culture. They taught that all people were equal and that everyone, regardless of their gender or the circumstances of their birth, should be permitted to study religious teachings and take part in worship services. Sikhs Beliefs About God Sikh teaching about God is summarized in the Mul Mantra —the first words of Guru Granth Sahib , the Sikh sacred scripture. These are also the first words of the Japji

Sikhs bow before the Guru Granth Sahib as an act of respect for the sacred scriptures. They regard the Guru Granth Sahib as the living presence of God among His people.

What Is Sikhism?

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