Sikh
Udasi Sikh tradition (mainstream)
Sikh ascetic tradition founded by Sri Chand (Guru Nanak's son). Distinctive monastic celibacy. Mainstream low-control.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Sikh ascetic tradition; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
Founded
16th c.
Members
Tens of thousands
Active in
Asia
In context
Udasis are Sikh ascetics following Sri Chand's celibate-monastic lineage. Substantial historical role in preserving Sikh shrines under Mughal persecution. Mainstream low-control voluntary tradition.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 16th c.Sri Chand founds Udasi tradition
Sources
- W.H. McLeod academic work search ↗
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