☀️ JOIN SPN MOBILE
Forums
New posts
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
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Videos
New media
New comments
Library
Latest reviews
Donate
Log in
Register
What's new
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Welcome to all New Sikh Philosophy Network Forums!
Explore Sikh Sikhi Sikhism...
Sign up
Log in
Discussions
Hard Talk
Why Are Women Not Allowed To Perform Kirtan In Sanctum Sanctorum Of Golden Temple?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Harkiran Kaur" data-source="post: 213542" data-attributes="member: 18224"><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>Why Sikh Women Are Not Allowed To Sing Kirtan At Golden Temple?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>By The Canadian Parvasi</strong></span></p><p><a href="https://www.canadianparvasi.com/2017/07/26/sikh-women-not-allowed-sing-kirtan-golden-temple/" target="_blank">Why Sikh women are not allowed to sing kirtan at Golden Temple?</a></p><p></p><p>WASHINGTON: A Sikh youth gurmat camp here has demanded why women are not allowed to perform kirtan at the Golden Temple.</p><p></p><p>The week-long Camp Gurmat organized by the Washington-based Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) discussed why Sikhs have ignored gender equality so forcefully espoused by Guru Nanak.</p><p></p><p>Over 120 Sikh children from ages 7-17 from the US and Canada took part in the annual camp last week.</p><p>Highlighting the historical role of women in Sikhism, Dr. Rajwant Singh said, “Women have played a critical role in strengthening the Sikh faith for the last 500 years. The first Sikh was Bebe Nanki who played a key role in organizing the community during its infancy and supporting her brother Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Similarly, Mata Khivi, the only Sikh woman mentioned in the Sikh scriptures, is the main person who popularized langar, a vegetarian community meal which is still in practice. Her daughter, Bibi Amro, was also installed as a Sikh preacher by Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh guru.’’</p><p></p><p>Dr Singh added, “It is clear from the many other historical references that Sikh women were crucial to the success of th</p><p></p><p>e world’s fifth largest religion and it is extremely important that we give them their deserving role in Sikh affairs, especially being able to sing shabads or hymns at the very heart of Sikhism in Darbar Sahib or the Golden Temple.’’</p><p></p><p>Gagan Kaur Narang, an IT professional, said, “Being a Sikh woman, this year’s theme was very close to my heart. It gave us an opportunity to explore the most important Sikh value – equality for all! It was amazing to see our young Singhs and Kaurs get excited about learning more and more about our brave and courageous historical and contemporary Kaurs.’’</p><p></p><p>She told the Sikh community to “get ready to be challenged by Guru Gobind Singh’s sons and daughters who will question the status quo and help us all grow closer to the vision of our Gurus – equality for all. We request all parents to continue to foster the Sikh value of equality in your children. They are watching you and learning so please be watchful of your actions.’’</p><p></p><p>Priya Kaur Narang, an aspiring health professional, said, “We should recognize the brave Kaurs in our history for their contributions, and not for their relationship (mother, sister, daughter, etc.) to someone else. As Sikhs, we need to not only preach the Gurus’ message and equality, but also practice it to the best of our ability. And this includes speaking up when we see inequality in our houses, gurdwaras, and communities so we can be better represent the Sikh faith.”</p><p></p><p>Sehejneet Kaur, one of the counsellors who is pursuing health field, said, “Sikh women in our history carry such power and strength, yet the majority of the population doesn’t know the role they played in shaping the Panth. Sikhism is feminist at its very core, and if you believe in the Sikh principles and Guru Nanak’s values, you are inherently a feminist. However, we are afraid because of the stigma that comes with the word `feminist’. But being a feminist just means you believe that every being on this earth is equal and should be treated as such, and this is what our gurus believed. Sikhism is gender less, so why do some Sikhs think it is okay to go against what our Gurus preached and practice Sikhism with a sexist mind?”</p><p></p><p>Tejpaul Singh of Stockton who taught Gatka to the campers, said, “Punjabi culture has polluted the minds of Sikhs everywhere to a point where dowry, female infanticide and the objectification of women have become normal in everyday thoughts and language. We need to stop treating women like they are slaves, property, or burdens on our families and treat them like queens and warriors; just as our gurus continuously remind us to.”</p><p></p><p>During the entire week, Sikh youth recited the theme shabad “So Kion Munda Aakhiye, Jit Jamey Raajaan” written by Guru Nanak and discussed it in detail.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Harkiran Kaur, post: 213542, member: 18224"] [SIZE=6][B]Why Sikh Women Are Not Allowed To Sing Kirtan At Golden Temple?[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]By The Canadian Parvasi[/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.canadianparvasi.com/2017/07/26/sikh-women-not-allowed-sing-kirtan-golden-temple/']Why Sikh women are not allowed to sing kirtan at Golden Temple?[/URL] WASHINGTON: A Sikh youth gurmat camp here has demanded why women are not allowed to perform kirtan at the Golden Temple. The week-long Camp Gurmat organized by the Washington-based Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) discussed why Sikhs have ignored gender equality so forcefully espoused by Guru Nanak. Over 120 Sikh children from ages 7-17 from the US and Canada took part in the annual camp last week. Highlighting the historical role of women in Sikhism, Dr. Rajwant Singh said, “Women have played a critical role in strengthening the Sikh faith for the last 500 years. The first Sikh was Bebe Nanki who played a key role in organizing the community during its infancy and supporting her brother Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Similarly, Mata Khivi, the only Sikh woman mentioned in the Sikh scriptures, is the main person who popularized langar, a vegetarian community meal which is still in practice. Her daughter, Bibi Amro, was also installed as a Sikh preacher by Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh guru.’’ Dr Singh added, “It is clear from the many other historical references that Sikh women were crucial to the success of th e world’s fifth largest religion and it is extremely important that we give them their deserving role in Sikh affairs, especially being able to sing shabads or hymns at the very heart of Sikhism in Darbar Sahib or the Golden Temple.’’ Gagan Kaur Narang, an IT professional, said, “Being a Sikh woman, this year’s theme was very close to my heart. It gave us an opportunity to explore the most important Sikh value – equality for all! It was amazing to see our young Singhs and Kaurs get excited about learning more and more about our brave and courageous historical and contemporary Kaurs.’’ She told the Sikh community to “get ready to be challenged by Guru Gobind Singh’s sons and daughters who will question the status quo and help us all grow closer to the vision of our Gurus – equality for all. We request all parents to continue to foster the Sikh value of equality in your children. They are watching you and learning so please be watchful of your actions.’’ Priya Kaur Narang, an aspiring health professional, said, “We should recognize the brave Kaurs in our history for their contributions, and not for their relationship (mother, sister, daughter, etc.) to someone else. As Sikhs, we need to not only preach the Gurus’ message and equality, but also practice it to the best of our ability. And this includes speaking up when we see inequality in our houses, gurdwaras, and communities so we can be better represent the Sikh faith.” Sehejneet Kaur, one of the counsellors who is pursuing health field, said, “Sikh women in our history carry such power and strength, yet the majority of the population doesn’t know the role they played in shaping the Panth. Sikhism is feminist at its very core, and if you believe in the Sikh principles and Guru Nanak’s values, you are inherently a feminist. However, we are afraid because of the stigma that comes with the word `feminist’. But being a feminist just means you believe that every being on this earth is equal and should be treated as such, and this is what our gurus believed. Sikhism is gender less, so why do some Sikhs think it is okay to go against what our Gurus preached and practice Sikhism with a sexist mind?” Tejpaul Singh of Stockton who taught Gatka to the campers, said, “Punjabi culture has polluted the minds of Sikhs everywhere to a point where dowry, female infanticide and the objectification of women have become normal in everyday thoughts and language. We need to stop treating women like they are slaves, property, or burdens on our families and treat them like queens and warriors; just as our gurus continuously remind us to.” During the entire week, Sikh youth recited the theme shabad “So Kion Munda Aakhiye, Jit Jamey Raajaan” written by Guru Nanak and discussed it in detail. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Discussions
Hard Talk
Why Are Women Not Allowed To Perform Kirtan In Sanctum Sanctorum Of Golden Temple?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top