Question

S1: The Manji system ensured that people are connected to the guru.

S2: The Manjidars acted as a bridge between the guru and the Sikh community.

Based on the above two statements, select the correct option from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the explanation for S1
• B. S1: True; S2: True; Both are independent statements
• C. S1: True; S2: False
• D. S1: False; S2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the explanation for S1

Guru Amar Das ji divided the spiritual realm into 22 parts or Manji; he appointed one influential Sikh in each part to deliver the sermons on his behalf. This system was called the ‘Manji’ system. The head of each Manji was called a Manjidar. A Manjidar acted as the bridge between the Guruji and the Sikh Sangat.