Brahmins in Sikhism

In Sikh philosophy, Brahmin is a person who contemplate on Brahm - The Inner soul. In Sikh thought, Ravidas, Kabir, Nanak, Bhagats, Gurs, Gursikhs all are considered as Brahmin.

Sikhism does not regard the Varna System prevelant among Hindu society which decide superiority on base of Birth.

Maximum percentage of Born Brahmins in india considerd themselves superiors then other Varnas. They even controlled all places of worship and control every ritual. Such brahmins made an unequal society and even keep other varnas away from Spiritual wisdom.

Following is list of those people who born in Brahmin Varna and also contemplated on brahm, where accepted Sikh faith and Gurmat philosophy, there also contributed alot to Sikh faith:

1. Ramanand: A born Kanyakubja Brahmin who left idol worshipper but accepted Gurmat philosophy after taking guidance frmo Kabir. His hymn is present in Guru Granth Sahib.
2. Aru Ram: A born Saraswat Brahmin accepted Gurmat,and accompany Gur har rai
3. Mati Dass: A born Mohyal Brahmin accepted Gurmat, who was martyrd at Delhi with Guru Tegh Bahadur.
4. Sati Dass: A born Mohyal Brahmin accepted Gurmat, who was martyrd at Delhi with Guru Tegh Bahadur.
5. Kirpa Ram: A born Saraswat Kasmiri brahmin accepted Gurmat, who was martyred in Battle of Chamkaur, was teacher of Gur Gobind Singh. He even baptized as Khalsa.