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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="max314" data-source="post: 25914" data-attributes="member: 2817"><p>Mm...I have strong moral values, but my parents never beat it into me.</p><p></p><p>I think that parents need to start instilling a fundamental <strong>sense</strong> of morals into their children from an early age, and not just start lecturing them very loudly (punctuated by the odd <em>juthi</em>-smashing, of course :}{}{}<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> when they start arriving home at 4 o'clock in the morning {censored}ed to the bone at the age of 16.</p><p></p><p> </p><p>Hey there <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I think it goes without saying that I am so very, very sorry about what you had to experience when you were younger :}<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> and I hope that you have/will be able to bring yourself to move on and create a strong foothold in your life as an independent young woman <img src="/images/smilies/whatsapp/thumbs-up.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumbup:" title="Thumbs Up :thumbup:" data-shortname=":thumbup:" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>On God:</strong></p><p></p><p>When you talk about God, you seem to be talking about God like a living, thinking person who's up there in a chair looking down on each of us. Whilst turning God into a human being is a convenient and easy image to have for many of us, I'm afraid that the truth is a little less 'humanistic'. God is an all-pervasive force that is eternal and everlasting. He is not characterised in Gurbani as having any human traits, whatsoever. To quote the Mool Mantra that opens the Granth:</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>"There is but one God. He is all that is. </em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>He is the Creator of all things, and He is all-pervasive. </em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>He is without fear and without emnity. </em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>He is timeless, unborn and self-existent. </em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>He is the Enlightener </em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>And can be realised by his grace alone. </em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>He was true in the beginning; He was in all ages. </em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><em>The True One, was - O, Nanak - and shall forever be."</em><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>~ 'Guru Granth Sahib', Japji, p.1 ~</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Morals (i.e. the sense of what is 'right' and 'wrong') is not God's decision, but that of the society that we are presented with. For example, in Western society, dating, etc is considered a societal norm. In Eastern culture, however...it's a little more taboo.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I don't look down on either side, but I have made a choice. I've made a choice not to date simply because I know that my parents would prefer it. They sometimes asked me if I've ever been interested in dating someone, and I've always told them that "it's okay, I've made up my mind and I'm gonna do things the 'old fashioned' way because I love you and because it's the idea I'm most used to".</p><p></p><p>It's important to realise that God doesn't factor into deciding whether or not this is 'right' or 'wrong'. The Guru Granth Sahib was not really created as a 'moral guide to dating'. It was more just a way to view God that differed from the attitudes of Muslims and Hindus (whilst sharing some commonalities, of course) and to instill a sense of moral righteousness in a very general sense. Therefore, maybe you'd be interested to know what the Granth says about Lust (deemed to be one of the Five Theives - essential to life, but dangerous if allowed to get out of control)? It says that meditating on the Great Force with all one's heart is a good way to cool such desires.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>On you:</strong></p><p></p><p>Essentially, I think that your main dilemma is that you are torn between:</p><p></p><p>1. - Wanting to have an actively romantic relationship, and...</p><p></p><p>2. - ...not wanting to impinge on the expectations of your community.</p><p></p><p>You basically have to decide which one you want and/or to find a way to come to a compromise. Yeah, it's always frustrating when other people (who are all as imperfect - if not moreso - as you, ma and everyone else) seem to think that they have the right to hold a judgemental opinion on you just because you are involved in something that they don't understand or have drawn a mental curtain across (like a monkey's gut reaction: "dating is bad, dating is bad!!"). But you know what? It really only matters if you let it matter.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps you'd consider sitting down with your parents and telling them precisely how you feel. Listen to what they have to say in return and see if you can come to an amicable agreement of some kind. Ensure that you all sit down with a positive attitude and make it very clear that you want things to be as civil and open-minded as possible.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>And so:</strong></p><p></p><p>Well, I hope I've been at least one little shred of help. Knowing me, I've just gaffed on for ages and not said anything worth hearing, but maybe there's something in my ramble that has made things a little clearer for you or has helped you come up with an idea for how to make things better for you.</p><p></p><p>Once again, I am so very sorry about what happened to you...I think I'm gonna be in a bad mood for the rest of the day now :}<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />:. But you come across as a very intelligent and strong individual and I have every faith that you'll be just fine.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck :wink:</p><p></p><p>P.S. - Whilst I exercise self-restraint and self-discipline, most of my brethren seem to have the self-control of a dog. Not to impinge your trust too much, but do be careful and intelligent with whom you choose to give your heart to. Remember, once you've given it to someone, they can break it if they choose to. Make sure that the person you <em>do</em> give it to deserves to have it and is someone you totally trust. Be strong, be smart, be safe. Peace out <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="max314, post: 25914, member: 2817"] Mm...I have strong moral values, but my parents never beat it into me. I think that parents need to start instilling a fundamental [B]sense[/B] of morals into their children from an early age, and not just start lecturing them very loudly (punctuated by the odd [I]juthi[/I]-smashing, of course :}{}{}:) when they start arriving home at 4 o'clock in the morning {censored}ed to the bone at the age of 16. Hey there :) I think it goes without saying that I am so very, very sorry about what you had to experience when you were younger :}(: and I hope that you have/will be able to bring yourself to move on and create a strong foothold in your life as an independent young woman :thumbup: [B]On God:[/B] When you talk about God, you seem to be talking about God like a living, thinking person who's up there in a chair looking down on each of us. Whilst turning God into a human being is a convenient and easy image to have for many of us, I'm afraid that the truth is a little less 'humanistic'. God is an all-pervasive force that is eternal and everlasting. He is not characterised in Gurbani as having any human traits, whatsoever. To quote the Mool Mantra that opens the Granth: [CENTER][SIZE=2][I]"There is but one God. He is all that is. He is the Creator of all things, and He is all-pervasive. He is without fear and without emnity. He is timeless, unborn and self-existent. He is the Enlightener And can be realised by his grace alone. He was true in the beginning; He was in all ages. The True One, was - O, Nanak - and shall forever be."[/I][B] ~ 'Guru Granth Sahib', Japji, p.1 ~[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] Morals (i.e. the sense of what is 'right' and 'wrong') is not God's decision, but that of the society that we are presented with. For example, in Western society, dating, etc is considered a societal norm. In Eastern culture, however...it's a little more taboo. Personally, I don't look down on either side, but I have made a choice. I've made a choice not to date simply because I know that my parents would prefer it. They sometimes asked me if I've ever been interested in dating someone, and I've always told them that "it's okay, I've made up my mind and I'm gonna do things the 'old fashioned' way because I love you and because it's the idea I'm most used to". It's important to realise that God doesn't factor into deciding whether or not this is 'right' or 'wrong'. The Guru Granth Sahib was not really created as a 'moral guide to dating'. It was more just a way to view God that differed from the attitudes of Muslims and Hindus (whilst sharing some commonalities, of course) and to instill a sense of moral righteousness in a very general sense. Therefore, maybe you'd be interested to know what the Granth says about Lust (deemed to be one of the Five Theives - essential to life, but dangerous if allowed to get out of control)? It says that meditating on the Great Force with all one's heart is a good way to cool such desires. [B]On you:[/B] Essentially, I think that your main dilemma is that you are torn between: 1. - Wanting to have an actively romantic relationship, and... 2. - ...not wanting to impinge on the expectations of your community. You basically have to decide which one you want and/or to find a way to come to a compromise. Yeah, it's always frustrating when other people (who are all as imperfect - if not moreso - as you, ma and everyone else) seem to think that they have the right to hold a judgemental opinion on you just because you are involved in something that they don't understand or have drawn a mental curtain across (like a monkey's gut reaction: "dating is bad, dating is bad!!"). But you know what? It really only matters if you let it matter. Perhaps you'd consider sitting down with your parents and telling them precisely how you feel. Listen to what they have to say in return and see if you can come to an amicable agreement of some kind. Ensure that you all sit down with a positive attitude and make it very clear that you want things to be as civil and open-minded as possible. [B]And so:[/B] Well, I hope I've been at least one little shred of help. Knowing me, I've just gaffed on for ages and not said anything worth hearing, but maybe there's something in my ramble that has made things a little clearer for you or has helped you come up with an idea for how to make things better for you. Once again, I am so very sorry about what happened to you...I think I'm gonna be in a bad mood for the rest of the day now :}:-):. But you come across as a very intelligent and strong individual and I have every faith that you'll be just fine. Best of luck :wink: P.S. - Whilst I exercise self-restraint and self-discipline, most of my brethren seem to have the self-control of a dog. Not to impinge your trust too much, but do be careful and intelligent with whom you choose to give your heart to. Remember, once you've given it to someone, they can break it if they choose to. Make sure that the person you [i]do[/i] give it to deserves to have it and is someone you totally trust. Be strong, be smart, be safe. Peace out ;) [/QUOTE]
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