Why Guru Nanak wanted the caste system abolished

Guru Nanak was a spiritual teacher who lived a long time ago in a place called Punjab, which is now part of India and Pakistan. He wanted to make the world a better place for everyone, no matter their social status or background.

During that time, there was a system called the caste system. It divided people into different groups based on their birth, and people were treated differently depending on which group they belonged to. Some groups were considered higher and had more privileges, while others were considered lower and faced discrimination.

Guru Nanak believed that this caste system was unfair and went against the idea that all people are equal. He taught that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their caste. He wanted to bring about a society where people were judged not by their birth or social status, but by their actions and character.

Guru Nanak traveled far and wide, spreading this message of equality and compassion. He taught people to see beyond the divisions of caste and to treat everyone as brothers and sisters. He wanted people to live together in harmony, understanding and respecting each other, no matter where they came from or what their caste was.

By promoting equality and challenging the caste system, Guru Nanak wanted to create a world where everyone had the same opportunities and nobody was treated as inferior or superior just because of their caste. He believed in the power of love, understanding, and unity to bring about positive change in society.

His teachings continue to inspire people today, and many followers of Guru Nanak strive to live by his principles of equality and social justice.

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