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The term [[Ad-Dharmi]] is used by many [[dalit (outcaste)|dalit]]s as a self motivation instead of using their [[caste]] name which considers them [[untouchables]].  
The term [[Ad-Dharmi]] is used by many [[dalit (outcaste)|dalit]]s as a self motivation instead of using their [[caste]] name which considers them [[untouchables]].  
The term Ad-Dharm came into popular usage in the early part of the 20th century when many followers of [[Ravidas]] converted to [[Sikhism]] and were severely discriminated against due to their low catse status (even though the [[Sikh]] religion is strictly against the caste system). Many of these converts stopped attending Sikh [[Gurdwaras]] owned or run by [[Jat]] "Sikhs," and built their own on arrival to the UK. The building of separate [[Ravidasi]] temples paved the way for the [[Shri Guru Ravidas Mission London]] to formally organise the Ad-Dharm community based on the tradition which had been passed down from [[Raidas]], who was himself a famous [[Chamar]].
The term Ad-Dharm came into popular usage in the early part of the 20th century when many followers of [[Ravidas]] converted to [[Sikhism]] and were severely discriminated against due to their low catse status (even though the [[Sikh]] religion is strictly against the caste system). Many of these converts stopped attending Sikh [[Gurdwaras]] owned or run by [[Jat]] "Sikhs," and built their own on arrival to the UK. The building of separate [[Ravidasi]] temples paved the way for the [[Shri Guru Ravidas Mission London]] to formally organise the Ad-Dharm community based on the tradition which had been passed down from [[Raidas]], who was himself a famous [[Chamar]].
All though Ad-Dharmi's now have many different occupations mainly in India, the traditional occupation that Ad-Dharmi's did was the tanning of leathers. Many Ad-Dharmi's are also agricultural labourers and this is also considered as another occupation that many members of the Ad-Dharmi community are committed to.


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Revision as of 14:04, 6 April 2012


Ad-Dharm is an alternative term for the Ravidasi religion, meaning Primal Spiritual Path. The term Ad-Dharmi is used by many dalits as a self motivation instead of using their caste name which considers them untouchables. The term Ad-Dharm came into popular usage in the early part of the 20th century when many followers of Ravidas converted to Sikhism and were severely discriminated against due to their low catse status (even though the Sikh religion is strictly against the caste system). Many of these converts stopped attending Sikh Gurdwaras owned or run by Jat "Sikhs," and built their own on arrival to the UK. The building of separate Ravidasi temples paved the way for the Shri Guru Ravidas Mission London to formally organise the Ad-Dharm community based on the tradition which had been passed down from Raidas, who was himself a famous Chamar.

All though Ad-Dharmi's now have many different occupations mainly in India, the traditional occupation that Ad-Dharmi's did was the tanning of leathers. Many Ad-Dharmi's are also agricultural labourers and this is also considered as another occupation that many members of the Ad-Dharmi community are committed to.

Sects & Cults

♣♣ Ad Dharm ♣♣ Akalis ♣♣ Bandai Sikhs ♣♣ Balmiki ♣♣ Bhatra ♣♣ Brindaban Matt ♣♣ Daya Singh Samparda ♣♣ Dhir Malias ♣♣ Handalis ♣♣ Kabir Panthi ♣♣ Kirtan jatha Group ♣♣ Kooka ♣♣ Kutta Marg ♣♣ Majhabi ♣♣ Manjis ♣♣ Masand ♣♣ Merhbanieh ♣♣ Mihan Sahibs ♣♣ Minas ♣♣ Nirankari ♣♣ Nanak panthi ♣♣ Nanakpanthi Sindhis ♣♣ Namdev Panthi ♣♣ Namdhari ♣♣ Nanaksaria ♣♣ Nihang ♣♣ Nikalsaini ♣♣ Niranjaniye ♣♣ Nirmala ♣♣ Panch Khalsa Diwan ♣♣ Parsadi Sikhs ♣♣ Phul Sahib dhuan ♣♣ Radha Swami ♣♣ Ram Raiyas ♣♣ Ravidasi ♣♣ Ridváni Sikhs ♣♣ Suthra Shahi ♣♣ Sewapanthi ♣♣ Sat kartaria ♣♣ Sant Nirankaris ♣♣ Sanwal Shahis ♣♣ Sanatan Singh Sabhais ♣♣ Sachkhand Nanak Dhaam ♣♣ Samparda Bhindra ♣♣ Tat Khalsa ♣♣ Sikligars ♣♣ Pachhada Jats ♣♣ Satnami's ♣♣ Udasi Sikhs ♣♣