No, it really depends on what YOU mean by it.
"Culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society. Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society's shared values, and contribute to society." https://www.cliffsnotes.com
If enough Sikh people lived by the concepts (BELIEFS) of the SGGS, behaved accordingly or in accordance with them, and held all its objects in awe it would have definitely metamorphosed into a Sikh culture by now!
Sikhi is a LIFESTYLE. The GURUS have TAUGHT US, THE SIKHS, HOW TO LIVE OUR LIVES. There can be NOTHING more simplistic than the Sikh lifestyle. Moreover, the Gurus are very clear on this.
Our Beloved Gurus have taught us not to indulge in so many things, such as:. Dowry(not permissible) female infanticides/kurimaars,(NP) no gender inequality, no jaat paat, no satti sacrifices, Sikhs marrying Sikhs, no nindiya or chuglies, no stealing, good education, help the needy, show compassion and kindness to animals, nature (trees, forests and birds), equal rights for women (Sikhi is the pioneer of equal rights for women and not the western countries); there are many more concepts in Sikhi which can become mainstream culture of the Sikhs, if only we care to find them.
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