Rajput Dharma

The cornerstone of Rajput identity is their Dharma, which they derive from the moral guidance in their bardic writings. Every Rajput leader must put kinship above all else, surrounding himself with a brotherhood of warriors and advisors all sharing descent from a patrilineal ancestor. Rajput soldiers must fight and die in service to their masters; nothing but absolute loyalty is acceptable.\n\nRather than attempting to suppress these traditional Rajput values and power structures, our nation has encouraged them, harmonizing them with service to the state and the our ruler. The Rajputs see no contradiction between their Dharma and their duty to us.