According to Hindu Vedic philosophy it is sanskar, a sacrament; one of the sixteen important sacraments essential to be taken during one's lifetime. There may be physical union as a result of marriage for procreation to perpetuate the lineal progeny for ensuring spiritual salvation and performance of religious rites, but what is essentially contemplated is union of two souls. Marriage is considered to be a junction of three important duties i.e. social, religious and spiritual.Parties to a marriage tying nuptial knot are supposed to bring about the union of souls. It creates a new relationship of love, affection, care and concern between the husband and wife .
But there may be chances that the marriage may not work on account of the delicate and sensitive issues involved in the marriage that is primarily related to the basic human nature. Marriage is fairly sensitive and ,at times, may get broken. It is a fact that have been recognized by the society and sikhs are also human beings like others and there may be occasion when the spouses may be required to bid farewell than to carry the dead relationship.One may have to find more practical way to get out of this relationship.Sikhs, like hindus, have not determined the code that will govern them in such an unpleasant situation.
Even if it is agreed that the divorce should not be in the presence of Guru Granth sahib ji, then also one needs to prepare some guidelines for divorce else the law realted will continue to guide the parting spouses. For all practical purpose sikhs are considered as Hindus so far as the legal position is concerned. Sikhs may have to fight for some separate code of laws if it is felt that the existing laws are not as per their requirements. Sikhs cannot claim any exemption from the laws till there is a separate code for them and that has a legal validity.May be I have missed some point.
