When Jesus came to earth, he was born into a poor family, ignored by the important classes in society, and kept for a period of time in a farmer's stable. His parents were only able to give the most minimal offering at the Temple.
Likewise, the Mazhabi Sikhs of India are the "lowest of the low" in relation to other peoples in Indian society. They are known as a very low caste, not allowed to live with the larger population, to be educated with the general population, or to attend certain religious services. They are part of the former "scavengers" of India. The Mazhabi Sikhs are recognized as a "Scheduled Caste" who are given job preferences by India's affirmative action program. Poverty and illiteracy are still rampant among their population in rural Punjab.
However, Wikipedia highlights their bravery in battle during the days of the British Raj in South Asia. (1) They were once noted for their commitment to fulfill assigned tasks by their officers.
Sikh teachings emphasize the equality of all people, and they reject discrimination based on caste, creed, and gender. Perhaps this is one of the reasons they converted from Hinduism many years ago.
* Scripture Prayers for the Mazhabi (Hindu traditions) in India.
Pray for spiritual breakthroughs among the Mazhabi Sikhs.
Pray that God's servants will not see them as unworthy of their time, attention, and love.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazhabi
Profile Source: Global Prayer Digest |
Global Prayer Digest: 2010-10-01 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2011-10-24 |
People Name General | Mazhabi (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Mazhabi (Hindu traditions) |
Population this Country | 66,000 |
Population all Countries | 66,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Chudda; Chuhra; Mazabi; Mazbi; मज़हबी |
People ID | 17475 |
ROP3 Code | 112885 |
Country | India | |||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||
Total States on file | 7 | |||||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 7 |
Punjab 32,000 | |
Rajasthan 15,000 | |
Haryana 14,000 | |
Chandigarh 3,300 | |
Uttar Pradesh 900 | |
Delhi 500 | |
Uttarakhand 400 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (34,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 7 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (34,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 7 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 17,000 | |
Bagri 3,100 | |
Haryanvi 2,300 | |
Marwari 200 | |
Shekhawati 90 | |
Kumaoni 80 | |
People Groups | Speaking Punjabi, Eastern |
Primary Language: Punjabi, Eastern
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1818-1954) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1815-2011) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2019) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible |
Audio Recordings | Online Audio Scripture |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Recorded oral Bible |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | Eyes of the Heart |
Film / Video | Following Jesus video |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Punjabi, Eastern |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | Satsung of the Sadguru Jesus |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children |
Film / Video | Who Can Help You? |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
General | Gospel resources links |
Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Punjabi, Eastern |
Text / Printed Matter | Children and youth resources |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.31 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.60 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.09 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2022 Anonymous All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Global Prayer Digest |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |