to the
pañj py
re
, followed by thousands more. He then enunciated a code of discipline (
rahit
) to which all kh
ls
Sikhs must adhere. The kh
ls
was to be a casteless body of
Si
ghs
and
Kaurs
, outwardly distinguishable by the
five Ks
. Kh
ls
Sikhs must be brave in battle and protect the needy. They must not commit adultery and must observe rules akin to those currently set down in the
Rahit
Mary
d
.
Following the death of Gur
Gobind Si
gh, the kh
ls