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<blockquote data-quote="KulwantK" data-source="post: 82520" data-attributes="member: 5343"><p>Sat Nam, everyone, I am trusting today finds you all well and good! It is always wonderful to watch the progression of communications. In this particular thread, the very question itself brings up several points that are considerable when contemplating such a life-changing event as marriage.</p><p> </p><p>Also, we must take into account the fact that in almost every society, there is always a caste or a class system, whether it is something that has been made culturally official, such as the Hindu caste system, or unspokenly and unofficially (but most definitely and undeniably there) the class system that is found in Western Europe and the U.S.A. Also, we should keep in mind that while Hinduism is a religion, in almost every religion there is a culture to some extent or another, oftenly depending on what area of the world you are talking about.</p><p> </p><p>So, speaking of communication, let us be very careful as to what we mean by the terms "culture", "religion", "caste", "class".</p><p> </p><p>A culture is a way of life; how people in that culture conduct their everyday lives. It is expressed in the languages spoken, the ways of religion, foods, health matters, clothings, artworks, music, modes of making a living, ways of telling time and how the use of time is viewed (in some cultures it is very impolite to be late for an appointment, while in others it is fine if you make it to the appointment half an hour late) and entertainment. </p><p> </p><p>A religion is a particular system of how one relates to the Divine, which is the most important relationship one has. Each system has its own ways to guide the devotees to realize their own relationship with God, by whatever Name one calls God. (We know such names in the various religions to be Guru, Allah, Shiva, Yaweh, Great Spirit, Yang, and others.) </p><p> </p><p>Caste usually refers to the level of society one has in the Hindu religion and culture. It has usually been a rather rigid structure, with people of one caste not encouraged to socialize with those of another caste. An individual is usually born into a caste, and once there, will not be out of it.</p><p>Class is also relating to the level an individual is in a society, and is more flexible than the caste system. Like the caste system, one is usually born into a class, but with effort one can rise above the class one was born into, if one so chooses, with higher education oftenly being the means to do so.</p><p> </p><p>All that being said, let us reconsider the original query, "How many people have married outside their caste?" </p><p> </p><p>If you are a Sikh, then technically you have no caste, no matter who you marry. If we look at the social/cultural aspects of caste, however, you will see that the cultural trappings of caste are still very much with us, even though we are Sikhs. This may be found most often in the question of marriage. For proof of this, all you have to do is to look at the Matrimonials section of any Indian newspaper, wherever it may be; in India in the Punjab or Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.</p><p> </p><p>With all of that, perhaps we can actually re-phrase the question into,</p><p>"How many Sikhs have married outside their social/cultural circle, or outside the group of people with whom they were raised?" and we can add another one, "If there were any difficulties with relatives or friends about it, how did you deal with it?" We can add yet another one; "What are some of the most graceful ways of dealing with difficulties associated with marrying outside of one's usual social circle?"</p><p>Cheers,</p><p>KulwantK</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KulwantK, post: 82520, member: 5343"] Sat Nam, everyone, I am trusting today finds you all well and good! It is always wonderful to watch the progression of communications. In this particular thread, the very question itself brings up several points that are considerable when contemplating such a life-changing event as marriage. Also, we must take into account the fact that in almost every society, there is always a caste or a class system, whether it is something that has been made culturally official, such as the Hindu caste system, or unspokenly and unofficially (but most definitely and undeniably there) the class system that is found in Western Europe and the U.S.A. Also, we should keep in mind that while Hinduism is a religion, in almost every religion there is a culture to some extent or another, oftenly depending on what area of the world you are talking about. So, speaking of communication, let us be very careful as to what we mean by the terms "culture", "religion", "caste", "class". A culture is a way of life; how people in that culture conduct their everyday lives. It is expressed in the languages spoken, the ways of religion, foods, health matters, clothings, artworks, music, modes of making a living, ways of telling time and how the use of time is viewed (in some cultures it is very impolite to be late for an appointment, while in others it is fine if you make it to the appointment half an hour late) and entertainment. A religion is a particular system of how one relates to the Divine, which is the most important relationship one has. Each system has its own ways to guide the devotees to realize their own relationship with God, by whatever Name one calls God. (We know such names in the various religions to be Guru, Allah, Shiva, Yaweh, Great Spirit, Yang, and others.) Caste usually refers to the level of society one has in the Hindu religion and culture. It has usually been a rather rigid structure, with people of one caste not encouraged to socialize with those of another caste. An individual is usually born into a caste, and once there, will not be out of it. Class is also relating to the level an individual is in a society, and is more flexible than the caste system. Like the caste system, one is usually born into a class, but with effort one can rise above the class one was born into, if one so chooses, with higher education oftenly being the means to do so. All that being said, let us reconsider the original query, "How many people have married outside their caste?" If you are a Sikh, then technically you have no caste, no matter who you marry. If we look at the social/cultural aspects of caste, however, you will see that the cultural trappings of caste are still very much with us, even though we are Sikhs. This may be found most often in the question of marriage. For proof of this, all you have to do is to look at the Matrimonials section of any Indian newspaper, wherever it may be; in India in the Punjab or Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. With all of that, perhaps we can actually re-phrase the question into, "How many Sikhs have married outside their social/cultural circle, or outside the group of people with whom they were raised?" and we can add another one, "If there were any difficulties with relatives or friends about it, how did you deal with it?" We can add yet another one; "What are some of the most graceful ways of dealing with difficulties associated with marrying outside of one's usual social circle?" Cheers, KulwantK [/QUOTE]
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