KUL KA CROWN – CROWN OF THE LINEAGE

Since ancient times, we have often heard parents proudly referring to their sons as “kul ka deepak,” the torchbearers of the family lineage. In a patriarchal society where the birth of a son is celebrated and the birth of a daughter is met with sympathy, concern, or prayers for the next child to be a boy, a long-awaited change has finally emerged. This transformative shift — one that empowered couples blessed with a single daughter and revolutionized societal perception — was introduced by none other than Saint Dr. MSG, a renowned spiritual leader known for launching numerous initiatives to uplift women and free them from various forms of social distress. Today, daughters who are the family’s only child are honored with the title “Kul Ka Crown,” a designation considered superior to the long-used “kul ka deepak” traditionally associated with sons.

WHAT IS THIS INITIATIVE?

The Crown of the Lineage Initiative, launched by Saint Dr. MSG (Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan) under Dera Sacha Sauda, is a powerful social reform movement aimed at promoting gender equality and elevating the status of daughters in families. This initiative challenges the age-old belief that only sons have the right or responsibility to carry forward the family name and lineage. Instead, it encourages families with a single daughter to let her continue the family lineage, while the groom voluntarily agrees to live with the bride’s parents after marriage.

Saint Dr. MSG explains this concept with a simple yet compelling question: when a boy marries, and his wife—the daughter-in-law—gives birth to a child, society readily calls that child their lineage. If a woman who comes from another family can continue the lineage through her children, then why can’t a daughter—who is born from the same blood, the same parents, and the same legacy—be the one to carry it forward? A daughter shares the family’s DNA, values, and heritage far more closely than any daughter-in-law ever could.

So, Saint MSG retorts, if society accepts a son's children as the family’s lineage, it is completely logical and fair that a daughter’s children can hold the same honor. This reasoning forms the foundation of the Crown of the Lineage Initiative.

IMPACT OF THIS INITIATIVE ON SOCIETY

The Crown of the Lineage Initiative has created a significant and positive impact on society by challenging deep-rooted patriarchal beliefs and redefining the value of daughters. It has helped reduce the social pressure on families with a single girl child, giving them confidence, dignity, and emotional security. Many parents who once feared having only daughters now take pride in them, knowing they can carry forward the family lineage with honor. This initiative has also helped change community attitudes, encouraging people to see daughters as equal inheritors of responsibility and legacy. By promoting dowry-free, matrilocal marriages, the initiative discourages financial exploitation and supports more respectful, balanced marital relationships. It contributes to reducing gender discrimination and has inspired more families to embrace progressive thinking. Overall, the Crown of the Lineage Initiative serves as a catalyst for social transformation — fostering equality, strengthening family bonds, and bringing dignity and empowerment to countless young girls across society.

WHY WAS THIS INITIATIVE STARTED?

For generations, the birth of a girl often filled parents with worries about the future — who would care for them after their daughter married and moved away? Even if parents accepted their daughter as a blessing, society constantly reminded them of their supposed “misfortune.” In a male-dominated social structure, a married daughter caring for her own parents was often met with shame, criticism, and harsh judgment. Because of this pressure, many couples continued trying for a son, often ending up with multiple daughters.

This not only created financial strain but also intensified the already existing gender disparity.

The Crown of the Lineage Initiative was introduced as a much-needed solution — one that empowers daughters, relieves parents of societal pressure, and challenges discriminatory traditions by providing daughters with equal rights to carry forward the family name and responsibilities.

To date, 43 such marriages have been successfully solemnized at Dera Sacha Sauda. While such girls have been bestowed the title of “Kul ka Crown”, such valiant men, who challenge existing traditions and reform them have been honored with the title of “Bhakt Mard Gaazi” by Saint Dr. MSG.

Other Women Empowerment Initiatives by DSS

Alongside the Crown of the Lineage Initiative, Dera Sacha Sauda has introduced numerous other programs aimed at empowering women and transforming societal attitudes. DSS actively promotes dowry-free marriages, encouraging couples to marry without any financial exchange and highlighting equality between bride and groom. The organization also conducts awareness drives against female foeticide, urging society to value girls and protect their right to life. Through vocational training programs, DSS helps women become financially independent by teaching skills such as tailoring, embroidery, cooking, handicrafts, and small-scale entrepreneurship. In addition, DSS has launched campaigns to prevent domestic violence, support widows, and abandoned women. All these initiatives work together to uplift women, restore their dignity, and ensure they receive equal respect and opportunities within society.

Conclusion

The Crown of the Lineage Initiative stands as a powerful step toward building a society where daughters are celebrated with the same pride and honor as sons. By challenging age-old traditions and offering a progressive alternative, it has given countless families confidence, dignity, and emotional security. This initiative not only uplifts the status of daughters but also promotes equality, compassion, and balanced family values. As more people embrace this change, it paves the way for a future where gender does not determine one’s worth or responsibilities. Ultimately, the Crown of the Lineage serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring society to move beyond discrimination and embrace true social harmony.