Originally Posted by Narayanjot Kaur

Just curious ji

Thank you for posting the Sikh Rehat Maryada. It clearly sets forth the expectations for conducting one's private life as a Sikh.

I only want to point out that the question is Is it a Sin for a Sikh to Marry a Non-Sikh. So here are some additional thoughts.

1. The concept of sin itself is part of the question.

2. In Sikhism the closest we come to this idea is through the term "kurehits." (kurahit) This means that after taking ones vows in baptism or Khanda pahul one has violated them.

i.e., One of the four cardinal infringements of the Rahit. These being, Cutting ones hair, consuming meat, extra-marital intercourse and smoking.

3. The example of marrying a non Sikh is not one of the "kurehits." (kurahit)

So the question may not be that simply resolved. Kurehit requires a person seek the counsel of the panj pyare, and accept a punishment. It may/may not correspond well to the idea of "sin." I myself do not know.

The prescription for conducting one's individual life as a Sikh comes under Section 4, Chapter 10 articles a through t, in the Sikh Rehat Maryada.


Sikhism - Sikh Rehat Maryada

The requirement to marry a Sikh is not included in that section. Many things are required, but even these are not all "kurehit."

So what is a "sin?" That is the point of the threaded questoin.