Basith (Sikh traditions) in India

The Basith people are primarily farmers. Relationships between men and women are unusual in Basith communities. When there is a divorce, the man is responsible for the children. Daughters share in parental inheritance. Women contribute to the family income by doing odd jobs and enjoy equal status with men.

Ministry Obstacles

Like Hindus, Sikhs believe in reincarnation and the law of karma; you reap what you sow in your previous life. Like Muslims, the Sikhs worship only one God. Neither Muslims nor Sikhs understand the centrality and supremacy of Christ and the need for a sin-free savior.

Scripture Focus

"And he brought him outside and said, Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them. Then he said to him, So shall your offspring be. And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness."  Genesis 15:5-6

Scripture Prayer

Pray that members of today’s people group will understand that they can become part of God’s holy family and experience His goodness.

Prayer Focus

Few, if any, Basith people currently follow Jesus Christ. Pray this will soon change. Pray for God's kingdom to come among the Basith people. Pray for a movement of Basith households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will invite the Basith people to the loving arms of Jesus. Pray for workers who are filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit to go to the Basith people.