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Can you reference that, please; I believe it's a ruling by the Akaal Takht, whom many (including myself) consider largely defunct. If Guru Gobind Singh did say that, I would strongly disagree with him.

So it is more complicated than I thought. If you are planning to get married this summer you should have had day and place picked by now because of Gurdwara and halls availability. If your relatives (other than aunt and grandma) don't show up, who will take you dad's place for Milni (meet and greet), ardas (where only girl and guys parents stand up), palla (where girl's dad gives her hand to the guy). I am sorry if all this stuff stresses you out but its better to prepare ahead .

Far be it for me to put a dampener on things but I take it you do know that only two sikhs can partake in the anand karaj ceremony as per the orders of the king of kings, the great 10th master.

What up rep!!!

Thank you
That makes me feel good
Ibdo read path and now I will use the link you have given me

Marriage shall be between two Sikhs in Gurdwara. When you get married in front of Guru Granth Sahib, the marriage is between Groom, Bride, and Guru Granth Sahib meaning couple will live rest of their life in accordance with Guru Granth Sahib. Having said that 99.9% people who get married in Gurdwara do not live by their promise.

This is embarrassing to admit, but I've never even been to a Sikh wedding before and so have no idea what it is like or what I'm going to have to do. That all sounds very complicated I have a close friend I've known for a long time and is it against the rules to use her mother and father as my own parents (assuming mine don't show up)? We're really close, almost like sisters and her parents do treat me like a daughter But the family is not Sikh, so I don't know if it'd cause problems.

Question to sikhs here, how important do you see taking Amrit in your life.

That will be perfectly fine. I can do Milni as your brother considering your husband has a brother.

but surely if someone from another faith does profess a desire to live by the rules of Guru Granth (please show me the part which says Sikhs must wed sikhs) it should be ok. It's described as bride and groom, never "sikh and sikh"

I see the akal takhat and weak and corrupt. Many of the rules they pass are mainly for political power. They dont seem to sympathize with the sikhs that live in the west and in general im not a fan of them. Despite being leaders of our panth they're not doing a very good job.

Hahaha that would be great, thank you! We should invite all the Sikhs (and anyone else who may want to come) on TSR

Hahaha that would be great, thank you! We should invite all the Sikhs (and anyone else who may want to come) on TSR

Can you reference that, please; I believe it's a ruling by the Akaal Takht, whom many (including myself) consider largely defunct. If Guru Gobind Singh did say that, I would strongly disagree with him.

Question to sikhs here, how important do you see taking Amrit in your life.

To take Amrit is the first rehat given by Guru Gobind Singh, and the Guru themselves knelt down and asked for Amrit, which shows how important it is. It's really just the initiation into the school!

I've always thought of it as a Graduation Certificate

Lol it's really the starting point from which spiritual development can take place. Although one should be learned and dedicated going into it of course.

prathham rehith yehi jaan kha(n)ddae kee paahul shhakae ||asoee si(n)gh pradhhaan avar n paahul jo leae ||
To drink the Ambrosial Nectar of the Khanda (Amrit) is the primary instruction for the Sikh. He who abandons all other initiations is truly a great Sikh.
- Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh

Can you reference that, please; I believe it's a ruling by the Akaal Takht, whom many (including myself) consider largely defunct. If Guru Gobind Singh did say that, I would strongly disagree with him.

not read this myself however I have heard this in a speech by Professor Darshan Singh.

Sat Sri Akal yaar, asi bhi Sikh (I am a Sikh too)

No human can call himself Sikh and think he has the ego, morality or power to disagree with the king of kings, the great 10th master