The concept of dasvandh was implicit in Guru Nanak's own line: "ghali khai kichhu hathh dei, Nänak rahu pachhäṇahi sei"
Unlike many other religious faiths, Sikhism preaches and promotes equal rights for women. The subordination of women, the practice of using the father or husband’s last name, as well as following rituals that showcase dependence on men, are all alien to Sikh principles.