English Clothes?

Navdeep88 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-Mar-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanger

What do you guys consider as modest though?

e.g this top is like a normal tee but covers the body, but its tight and can invoke lustful thoughts from females no? Also the female equivalent would be frowned upon right

Or would you say this should not be worn

Lustful thoughts from females?

HAHAHAHAHA
You cant be serious.

Randip Singh · #11 (**permalink**) 11-Mar-2011, 22:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mannii

I would just like the views of people on this topic so that i can compare them to mine.
I am always told to wear suits to the gurdwara and I sometimes do , but I don't know whats wrong with English clothes? Youngsters are always told by their family to wear Punjabi clothes to the gurdwara but if their used to English clothes (along as their acceptable) there is nothing wrong with wearing them. I recently read In a Sikhism book that Sikhs can wear want they want and are not made to wear any special type of clothing. i agree the clothing has to be acceptable. Is there anything wrong with wearing skinny jeans? I am used to wearing them and feel comfortable in them but soemtimes get told off for wearing them. Does anybody have any similar experiences and I would like to know peoples views. this topic isnt just about me but about todays generation! Thanks in advance and sorry if I have said anything wrong.

I don't see why people have to wear suits?

I say if women must wear salwar Kameez and then Men must wear Kurta Pyjama.

For my part, I look a bit hippyish. I wear kurta top, jeans, a mala (which for me is like a fashion thing more than spiritual). Sometimes wear mojay. I also wear this when I go out. I just love Indian fashion. It looks so cool. Many monay guys I know who wish to show their distinctness seem to dress like this. More Indian than the Indians I suppose :p

I think the Gurudwara's aim is to worship and do service therefore attire should be for this. If your aim is to show off, then the Gurudwara is not for you.

Navdeep88 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-Mar-2011, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannii

I would just like the views of people on this topic so that i can compare them to mine.
I am always told to wear suits to the gurdwara and I sometimes do , but I don't know whats wrong with English clothes? Youngsters are always told by their family to wear Punjabi clothes to the gurdwara but if their used to English clothes (along as their acceptable) there is nothing wrong with wearing them. I recently read In a Sikhism book that Sikhs can wear want they want and are not made to wear any special type of clothing. i agree the clothing has to be acceptable. Is there anything wrong with wearing skinny jeans? I am used to wearing them and feel comfortable in them but soemtimes get told off for wearing them. Does anybody have any similar experiences and I would like to know peoples views. this topic isnt just about me but about todays generation! Thanks in advance and sorry if I have said anything wrong.

Mannii Ji,

I try to wear suits to the Gurdwara for two reasons: they're comfortable, you can sit, relax and listen without fidgeting, and it fits the atmosphere of the Gurdwara.
However, I often go to the Gurdwara in western clothing if Im heading to work or something, and I see a lot of other women doing the same. I don't see any reason why people would take offense, if its appropriate clothing. And I've found that although skinny jeans are tres chic, they're very uncomfortable to sit in so I do my best to avoid them for the Gurdwara!

Gyani Jarnail Singh · #13 (**permalink**) 12-Mar-2011, 07:50 AM

IF you yourself feel your clothes are uncomfortable and difficult to sit crosslegged or matha tekking time diffcult to bend over...then you already KNOW !!
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-youth/34622-english-clothes.html
WE go to Gurdwara to feel comfortable. relax, Learn something....and IF our attire overcomes our minds all the time we are there..it defeats the purpose....
And a reasonably well fitting and comfortable clothing will help prevent such comments as below.... a Young Lady approached the Granthi after matha teking and told him..Gyani ji..Mein gurdwareh bahut WADDEE AAS laikeh ayee Haan..and the Granthi replied..Haan ji I KNOW !! I saw you matha teking.( Apologies in advance but if we enter the kitchen we must be prepared to bear the heat )