Hi! I have a similar query to Janet, who has posted about her Asian patner leaving her to make his family happy, but unlike her I am not that far down the line yet (his parents have not asked him too choose) I have been with my patner 23/asian/male (born in England) for a year, we have recently got engaged and are facing all sorts of cultural (but non religious) issues.
The main problem is we don't know who to talk too. He is affraid to tell his parents and although they are aware that I exist they believe that he is not yet at the right age for marrige and are not too worried (I didn't think sikh's had arranged marriges? but in his family they do) So that's where we are at. We are looking for guidance really views and opinions about what to do. I have posted in lots of forums so far but we REALLY need help.
I know alot about my partners religion sometimes more than he does, he is much more effected by the cultural issue of the white asian thing.
I know that on page 142 of SGGS it states
jaanai so-ee sijhsee.
One who recognizes that all spiritual paths lead to the One shall be emancipated.
Does this mean that he can still follow his religion even though he is having a relationship with a white non sikh girl?
Does it pose problems r.e marrige?
Should I continue to eat beef although by your religion it is considered a sin?
His family have their own rules as well, they do not smoke, eat meat or drink on a tuesday or sunday (all of which he does on the other days of the week) should I follow this?
What are the implications if i dont?
Also if you could explain anything about general sikhism or culture of your race :-)
We are so confused and there is nobody around us who can offer guidance, do you have anything that can help us. PLEASE if you can find the time offer suggestions or views I would be so grateful.
Thank you so much and may you always be happy in whatever you do in life.
