Family in Sikhism
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Family is the basic structure and unit in Sikhism.It is a strong and noble Sikh institution.Family was the most important for all the Sikh Gurus who preached life of a houseolder rather than of reunciation. The Gurus believed that the family must procreate and continue the existence of the society.The family has economic and educational functions to perform so that family life becomes smooth and happy. Sikhism recommends an active life in which family has a great role to play. Life of a houseolder is the best instituion to fulfill the Sikh ideal of contributing to the devolopment of the huma society.
Family in Sikhism is a training school for social, cultural, political and spritual makeup. (contd).