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Guru Granth Sahib
Composition, Arrangement & Layout
ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
Shaloks Sheikh Farid
Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="Sikh" data-source="post: 25912" data-attributes="member: 2835"><p>Hi Everyone,</p><p> </p><p>I am new to this forum...have not read all the replies/comments for this post yet so forgive me if I am repeating some old topics. However, any replies/comments/questions would be appreciated.</p><p> </p><p>I am a Sikh female living in the "Western World." As a young girl I had seen things in black and white: I thought I would live with an extended family, and get an arranged marriage. I was, and am, heavily into my books and school, my academics and future career. Maybe as a result of what I was taught growing up, I have always interpreted a "good Sikh" as being an honest and good person. However, being a Sikh Punjabi girl, other things were expected of me that I then agreed with...but now I am confused where the line is drawn between religion and Punjabi culture. I have always believed that religion is most important...but I do not know what the Guru Granth Sahib has to say about some issues.</p><p> </p><p>When I was a child I was molested by a family member, and had told one of my parents about it. It was ignored and the one who did this to me continues to maintain ties and contact with my family. For a long long time, this did not affect me or my faith. As a girl I stuck to my studies. I never got involved with boys...I was taught that it was "bad" and that dating is bad...that a family's respect rides on the women in the family...that if they do something disrespectful, the family will be shamed in the community.</p><p> </p><p>I believed this, I do still to some extent. But is dating bad? I have never, or will never have premarital sex. But now, as things get older I am confused about some other things. What if your parents are against you dating? Is dating against Sikh "protocol"? Dating of course involves touching and kissing, but in my case no sex to be blunt. It involves a full relationship with the person, caring about the person, (who is Sikh)...and of course no cheating...but what if your parents think this is bad and don't want you to do it? Then you are being deceitful right?</p><p> </p><p>I have rambled a bit in this post...but I guess my main question and point is that I am very confused...I don't know anymore what is right and what is wrong. For a long time and still I can not bring myself to trust people because of my experiences as a child and the sexual abuse. I know that this is no excuse to lose the power to resist temptation. The most important thing is, I am trying to find God and strengthen my faith every day, and I can not even think of what He thinks is right or wrong when it comes to this issue. I will feel guilty if I see a boy who has a relationship kind of interest in me, if I hold his hand or kiss him. Recently this has happened in my life...and I feel nothing but confusion...I feel as though I cannot even feel any emotion because all I can hear in my head is what my family has repeated over and over...that premarital relationships (even though they do not involve premarital sex) make you a bad and dirty person. Maybe that is right, or maybe I am being naive or am "too innocent"...as I am often told. I feel like maybe I am drifting farther from God if I do this. I care about what God wants from me...and I know this is more important than even family or friends or sex or boys. But, knowing what He wants from me is the hard part. Do I stop seeing this person?</p><p> </p><p>Please let me know what you all think...about dating, what is right, what is wrong ...and if anyone specifically is familiar with the Guru Granth Sahib I would really appreciate a reply. I have learned as I have grown that finding God is not a black and white straight path quest...you will encounter obstacles along the way...I look forward to getting some insight into this issue <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sikh, post: 25912, member: 2835"] Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum...have not read all the replies/comments for this post yet so forgive me if I am repeating some old topics. However, any replies/comments/questions would be appreciated. I am a Sikh female living in the "Western World." As a young girl I had seen things in black and white: I thought I would live with an extended family, and get an arranged marriage. I was, and am, heavily into my books and school, my academics and future career. Maybe as a result of what I was taught growing up, I have always interpreted a "good Sikh" as being an honest and good person. However, being a Sikh Punjabi girl, other things were expected of me that I then agreed with...but now I am confused where the line is drawn between religion and Punjabi culture. I have always believed that religion is most important...but I do not know what the Guru Granth Sahib has to say about some issues. When I was a child I was molested by a family member, and had told one of my parents about it. It was ignored and the one who did this to me continues to maintain ties and contact with my family. For a long long time, this did not affect me or my faith. As a girl I stuck to my studies. I never got involved with boys...I was taught that it was "bad" and that dating is bad...that a family's respect rides on the women in the family...that if they do something disrespectful, the family will be shamed in the community. I believed this, I do still to some extent. But is dating bad? I have never, or will never have premarital sex. But now, as things get older I am confused about some other things. What if your parents are against you dating? Is dating against Sikh "protocol"? Dating of course involves touching and kissing, but in my case no sex to be blunt. It involves a full relationship with the person, caring about the person, (who is Sikh)...and of course no cheating...but what if your parents think this is bad and don't want you to do it? Then you are being deceitful right? I have rambled a bit in this post...but I guess my main question and point is that I am very confused...I don't know anymore what is right and what is wrong. For a long time and still I can not bring myself to trust people because of my experiences as a child and the sexual abuse. I know that this is no excuse to lose the power to resist temptation. The most important thing is, I am trying to find God and strengthen my faith every day, and I can not even think of what He thinks is right or wrong when it comes to this issue. I will feel guilty if I see a boy who has a relationship kind of interest in me, if I hold his hand or kiss him. Recently this has happened in my life...and I feel nothing but confusion...I feel as though I cannot even feel any emotion because all I can hear in my head is what my family has repeated over and over...that premarital relationships (even though they do not involve premarital sex) make you a bad and dirty person. Maybe that is right, or maybe I am being naive or am "too innocent"...as I am often told. I feel like maybe I am drifting farther from God if I do this. I care about what God wants from me...and I know this is more important than even family or friends or sex or boys. But, knowing what He wants from me is the hard part. Do I stop seeing this person? Please let me know what you all think...about dating, what is right, what is wrong ...and if anyone specifically is familiar with the Guru Granth Sahib I would really appreciate a reply. I have learned as I have grown that finding God is not a black and white straight path quest...you will encounter obstacles along the way...I look forward to getting some insight into this issue :) [/QUOTE]
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