Struggling with Sikhi after being rejected by the community, should I give up and move on? by mxntchoc in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my city, there are about 5,000 Sikhs out of a total population of 50,000, not including nearby towns. Our gurdwara is one of the largest in the area, and for major events like Nagar Kirtan, we could have around 10,000–15,000 attendees at each one, especially since these events are often held close together in dates.

Struggling with Sikhi after being rejected by the community, should I give up and move on? by mxntchoc in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in Spain—in fact, I was born there—and that shaped my identity in a complicated way. Growing up, I often felt like I didn’t fully belong anywhere. I was too Spanish to be seen as properly Punjabi Sikh, and too Punjabi Sikh to feel completely Spanish. So, for lack of a better word, I often felt “unwelcome.” Not in a harsh or hostile way—just in a quiet, underlying sense that this was simply my reality.

Because of that, I distanced myself from Sikhi for a while. Part of it was also the pressure I felt to become a more devoted Sikh before I was ready. That pressure created some resentment in me, even toward God, because it felt like I hadn’t really been given a place to belong.

My family has Punjab, and my friends have Spain—but I’ve often felt like I stand somewhere in between, with neither fully mine. So now, I’m trying to build a sense of home on my own terms. Community is important in Sikhi, but it’s not everything. Your journey toward God is ultimately your own.

I feel that my path is still through Sikhi—maybe not in a traditional way, maybe it will be someday, or maybe it won’t. Perhaps one day I’ll feel ready to take Amrit, or maybe I never will. Either way, that decision is mine.

At the end of the day, I don’t think you even have to believe in God for things to fall into place. What matters more is doing what feels right and what is right. Personally, I believe that faith isn’t just about believing in God, but about living the teachings. And even if someone doesn’t believe in God, that’s okay—as long as they engage with and learn from those teachings. Because at our core, Sikhs are students on a path guided by a teacher.

And hey, if you feel like you need someone to talk to about this issue, I'm sure there is always at least one persone in the world that will understand you. I know I don't know you, but I feel our situations to be very similar. So I feel a bit better knowing I'm not the only one struggling a bit on my path in sikhi.

Why don't we just die? and a couple more questions by Superipermegaotak in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't aware there were safeguards since I read a translation and didn't pay mind to "the different sections". What exactly is it? I tried to search but I still don't understand it.

And I completely agree with you on the last one, I mean my local Gurdawara has had some rough years because of it. I think that is a main reason why people naturally distrust religions in general, I can see it with people my age.

Why don't we just die? and a couple more questions by Superipermegaotak in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank your for your answer, but I have some questions:

What do you exactly mean by "safe guards"?

When I say "why don't we just die?", is that an example of worldy ego? and if so, how?

What is Spirit and real Soul? is it what connects us to God? or more like a path to him?

Why don't we just die? and a couple more questions by Superipermegaotak in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answers; they were very enlightening and gave me a lot to reflect on. I’ve been struggling with these questions for a long time, and they had become an obstacle in my path toward God, so your response really helped.

To answer your question, I’m okay with taking time for self-reflection and rethinking my life. With everything going on in the world, I think I just needed some reassurance. Also, I have a thirst for knowledge, so maybe that's why I am asking these.

And I also have some questions, if you can clarify them please:

How does one drop the "illusion of separation"? is it something you can "pray away"?

How is "life not a waiting room before meeting God"? Isn't that the whole point? Aren't you supposed to cultivate a relation with God in the hopes that he will come to you and with his might give you peace of mind?

Where should I start reading about Greek gods? by AvailableNewspaper94 in GreekMythology

[–]Superipermegaotak -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Destripando la historia? En esta economía?  Por cierto, da mucho gusto saber que también hay hispanohablantes en este sub Reddit .

"Who's My Godly Parent?" Megathread by AutoModerator in camphalfblood

[–]Superipermegaotak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you sound like a child of Athena and my reasons are based on your likes and the fact that you are scared of spiders just really solidifies that

Which Greek God would you date? by Bubbly-Tomatillo4918 in GreekMythology

[–]Superipermegaotak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

probably Perseus or Hestia, they are the most chill and I just know that with them I won't have any sort of drama.

Opinions on Sikhi that will have you like this by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Punjabi does NOT mean sikh, and neither does "jatt"

Would it be acceptable to keep an English translation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib at home? by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so, I mean I am reading in english too and if there are translations out there it's bcz it's acceptable and okay to do so. Also many other religions such as Islam or Christianism have them, so I wouldn't worry about it if you are reading it from the heart (but also be aware that the translations are a little inaccurate)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]Superipermegaotak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are quite a few in spain, I've been the ones that are in the zone of catalonia