Sikhi is not dogmatic because it is not dependent on any deities. So, it has nothing to do with not getting caught up in dogma. It has a much deeper meaning though. The invaders at the time of Sikhi used to kidnap Hindu women and rape them. Sikhs used to get them back.
Hindu girls, until today are urged to get a turbaned Sikh taxi driver for their own safety. Sikhs were considered trustworthy by the Brits even though they treated them awfully bad. So, having a Sikh son in a Hindu family was a safety issue for the whole family and still is.
Yes, I know them too but that is not what we are talking about here. There are many polyamorous communities all around the world but that is not the mode de vie for the majority.
So, you did mean adultery then when you said, "sex outside the marriage." And btw, cheating is always hidden.
What I am gathering from you and your emoji, bowing or not bowing has nothing to do with the SGGS but with people looking at you. I have no idea who these people are. I belong to an Interfaith Council. You may check my FB page under Teji Malik for more details as it is public. I get invited and invite people to Gurdawaras. Some of them bow, some do not. I do not find any problems with that.
Having said that, bowing has a different meaning as Harry explained it to you. So, I have no idea why you have to race your eyebrows up north for the things that you do not understand their significance.The only solution is to try to understand them in the context rather than protesting about it for naught.
I used to drink too many moons ago. Not anymore. People who belong to LDS-Mormon church do not drink alcohol and coffee. If everyone knew what moderation is, then we would not be having drinking problems all over the world. So, I have no idea what you gripe is about refraining from drinking and smoking in Sikhi. I am a bit bewildered that you did not mention the latter.
I fail to understand what kind of satisfaction you get by talking about others in this way or with your emojis. I have no idea who is holier than thou here nor do I care because it does not affect me personally. I also think drinking is not that bad because perhaps I do not drink anymore but I drive people home during drinking holidays. I used to think drinking was a very good thing when I used to drink.
I have no idea whether you are a Sikh or not. If you are the latter, then please stop scrutinising other religions' practices that do not have any effect on you.
What joy does it bring to you except disdain? I am very well aware of the 52 Hukumnaamas as they are called.
As far rehat is concerned and what is written in it, I wrote an article about the changes it needed and often, many years ago. You can find it here on SPN under my name.
Surely you've heard of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's 52 hukkams? I know many Sikhs consider them somewhat like "commandments", obligatory rules. Though I have also heard there is some disagreement over them (& rehat), as to who originally wrote them, politics etc.
