What Sikhism says about love?
Arranged marriage is very much the norm in Sikhism. Dating is discouraged and premarital relations are forbidden by the Sikh code of conduct. Romance between couples is something which takes place after the Anand Karaj (wedding) and occurs behind closed doors. Commitment to marriage and family is strong.
What Guru Nanak said about love?
Burn worldly love, rub the ashes and make ink of it, make the heart the pen, the intellect the writer, write that which has no end or limit. Even Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.
Are Sikhs allowed to love?
No, like a lot of mainstream religions, Sikhism does not permit premarital sex. Lust is one of the five ‘thieves’ that Sikhs must resist: lust, rage, greed, conceit and attachment. Premarital sex is considered to be driven by lust and therefore should be avoided. Monogamy is also important in Sikhism.
What does Guru Nanak say?
“He who has no faith in himself can never have faith in God.” “Even Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.” “Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.”
What does Hukamnama meaning?
A Hukamnama refers to a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib which is given as an order to Sikhs or a historical order given by one of the Gurus of Sikhism. Hukamnama, is a compound of two words hukam, meaning command or order, and namah, meaning statement.
Who banned child marriage?
The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929, passed on 28 September 1929, in the Imperial Legislative Council of India, fixed the age of marriage for girls at 14 years and boys at 18 years. In 1949, after India’s independence, it was amended to 15 for girls, and in 1978 to 18 for girls and 21 for boys.
What is the origin of the word Hukamnama?
Hukamnama. HUKAMNAMA , is a compound of two Persian words hukm, meaning command or order, and namah, meaning letter. In the Sikh tradition, historically it refers to the letters sent by the Sikh Gurus to their Sikhs or sangats (congregation) in different parts of the country during the period of the Ten Gurus from 1469 to 1708.
What does Hukumnama mean in Sikh religion?
Since Guru Gobind Singh Ji bestowed Guru-ship upon Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhs have been asking Guru Granth Sahibs Ji’s advice and for Guru Sahibs spiritual guidance through the tradition of taking a Hukumnama. The word Hukumnama literally means, ‘royal decree’.
Which is the best app for Daily Hukamnama?
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Is the Hukamnama the true shrine of pilgrimage?
The Hukamnama (Mukh Vaak) is the true shrine of pilgrimage. Daily bathing in such a Hukamnama (Mukh Vaak) is the real bathing that cleanses the mind.