In a langar, one does not distinguish special treatment for any individual, regardless of status or any other variable. Another way in which the Gurus' ideals of equality are vividly illustrated is in the construction of the Golden Temple. But more importantly the message explicitly given by this temple is the fact that by its four entrances, each symbolic for the four corners of the world, all are welcome. Another revolutionary step was the Guru's interpretation of women's role in society. In the Sikh religion, a woman has equal rights and privileges to grow spiritually and participate in all religious ceremonies.
Friendship is made with women and civilization originates from a woman.
When a wife dies, another wife is sought because family affairs depend upon a woman. Maybe Sikhism greatest illustration of equality was in the actions of the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. At the celebrations of Vaisakhi, at Anandpur Sahib in 1699, he asked for those who were willing to make the supreme sacrifice of their lives to come forward. At his call, five individuals, from various backgrounds, came forth. These five individuals were Daya Ram, Dharam Das, Mukham Chand, Himmat Rai, and Sahib Chand.