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<blockquote data-quote="Sikh80" data-source="post: 70206" data-attributes="member: 5290"><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Amrit Defined</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Amrit is very important in the Sikh faith, and it needs a little more elaboration. It is literally a drink bestowing eternal life: immortality -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'GurbaniAkhar'">AMimRqu hir pIvqy sdw iQru QIvqy ibKY bnu PIkw jwinAw ]</span><span style="font-family: 'GurbaniHindi'">Amãqu hir pIvqy sdw iQ{ QIvqy ibKY bnu PIkw jwinAw ]</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>Amr;it.u Har-e peevat.ae sad.aa thiru theevat.ae bikhaae banu</em><em>pheekaa jaaneaa</em></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">They become immortal by drinking the Amrit of the Lord and vices lure them no more.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>5-81-1</em></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">(In fact, here Amrit means Naam-Jaap - reciting God's name)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Amrit has spiritual as well as, physical aspects. Spiritually speaking, Amrit is the Name of God and its recitation. Physically, it is a special drink, but it is meant for the spiritual growth. The aim of recitation of the name of God and of drinking “Amrit,” is the same. Amrit is meant to put a fellow to the Naam-Jaap - recitation of His name.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">“Amrit” is the cherished desire common both to the Guru and his Sikhs. The Guru desires the disciple to take it, and one who is fully oriented to the faith, becomes keen to do so. Taking Amrit is the Sikh Way of getting inducted into this Faith. Drinking Amrit is a vow to live an elevated life and to do the Naam-Jaap.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Amrit - Preparation</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">It is prepared by Five Faithful (Panj Piarae - Five-Beloved of the Guru - Amritdhari Sikhs). Women can take part. After Ardas (Invocation), sugar cakes (Patasae, patashae pqwsy) are put in an iron bowl and are dissolved in the water taken preferably from a river or a well. The hand pumps, or taps used to have leather washers and the leather was from the hide of animals like cows or buffaloes. Now, mostly the plastic is used. All five persons focus on the Amrit and place their hands on the Bata (Bowl). With full concentration, these five Sikhs in turn recite the specific five (5) Gurbanis - Scriptures. The other four give their company in the recitation.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Banis - Scriptures</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The following 5 Scriptures are recited when preparing Amrit -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Jappu -</strong>Jappu ji Sahib, Bani Of Guru Nanak Dev.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Jaap<em> -</em></strong> Jaap Sahib, Bani of Guru Gobind Singh.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Swa-ee-ae</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>T.av-Parsaad</strong> - Bani of Guru Gobind Singh -</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">“<em>Saraavag sud:h smooh sid:haan kae sRwvg su`D smUh<strong>…</strong> sRwvg</em></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>su`D smUh</em><strong>… </strong>And</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Swa-ee-aa </strong>“<em>Paan`hae gahae jab t.a.e t.umrae pWie ghy</em></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>jb qy</em>…” “<em>pWie ghy jb qy</em>…” By Guru Gobind Singh, And</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>D.ohra</strong> “<em>Sagal d.uaar kou chhaad kaae sgl duAwr kau</em></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>CwfkY</em>…” “<em>sgl duAwr kau CwfkY</em> ...” By Guru Gobind Singh.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Chaupai -</strong> Bani of Guru Gobind Singh -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>“Kabeo Baach Baent.ee Chaupai Pat.shaahee D.asween` “ -</em><em>Hamri karo haath d.e rachhaa” </em></span><span style="font-family: 'GurbaniAkhar'">hmrI kro hwQ dY r`Cw]hmrI kro hwQ dY r`Cw ]</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Anand Sahib -</strong> Bani of Guru Amar Das. Complete, 40 Paurees (Steps).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">They continuously work Khanda (Double edged sword) to and fro in the bowl, while reciting Gurbanis. Amrit is given to drink to the person or persons gathered to get inducted into the Sikh-Faith. They pledge to live a high ethical life according to the Reht (Edicts - dictates) of Amrit i.e. its discipline.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Amrit - Edicts</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Things that should be taken care of -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Jaap and Bani -</em></strong>Naam-Jaap - recitation of the word `Wahegutu;' Mool-Mantar Jaap; Nit-Nem - routine recitation of the prescribed Scriptures; <em>Recitation of </em>Guru Granth Sahih. He or she has to read or recite Scriptures and remember God.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>High Class Living -</em></strong>Ethical living, honest earning, sharing with the needy, Sewa (Selfless service), universal selfless love, helping others, compassion, indiscrimination etc.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Kakkaars -</em></strong>To observe the Five Kakkaars (5 Ks) - On accepting Amrit, it is the promise of the Sikh to keep these 5 things on body and never to discard these: Kaes, Kangha, Karra, Kachh, Kirpan -</span></p><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"></p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Kaes (Kaesh) - </em></strong>Unshorn hair to keep the appearance distinct and dignified. The head (Hair) must always be kept covered by everyone, with any sort of cloth, in any style. Mostly, the males tie turbans, and women use a length of cloth. Caps and hats are not allowed. Kaeski or Dastar is short length cloth wrapped around the head.<strong><em>Kangha - </em></strong>Comb, to keep the hair tidy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Karra</em></strong><strong> - </strong>Bangle.A heavy, iron-bangle worn on the right wrist. It is to remind the pledge to the Guru at the time of partaking Amrit - to live a high ethical life. It is a blunt weapon, too.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Kachhaa -</em></strong>A knee-length underwear of standard specifications that tight fits just above the knees (Should not go below them). It is a cloth fit in war and peace. This reminds of the self-control, as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Kirpan -</em></strong>Dagger like semi-curved sharp weapon. Its small version is always kept on the body, for self-defense. It is symbolic of courage and of holding the faith in very high esteem. Its supreme value in this atomic age and ever after, is that of a Symbol.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The names of these five items start with letter Kakkaa k k of the Gurmukhi script, equivalent to the Roman K and so, these are called Five (5) Kakkaars, known in the oversea countries as 5 Ks. Once accepted (promised) these are never to be discarded.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Transgressions</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">An Amritdhari Sikh shall not do the following -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Serious Transgressions -</em></strong> Bajjar-Kurehtaan. An Amritdhari is to carefully protect him or her from these four serious violations -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Hair -</em></strong>Cutting or removal of hair from any part of body by any means, is not permitted.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Tobacco -</em></strong>Tobacco in any form is strictly prohibited.<strong><em>Sex -</em> </strong>Out of marriage sex was prohibited to the Sikhs. They were to respect every woman. They were to honor even the enemy's women, and send them to their homes with respect.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><em>Meat -</em></strong>In view of the self-respect and to maintain individuality, the Sikhs were to consume meat prepared by Jhatkaa, in which neck of the animal is severed with a single stroke of a sharp weapon. They were not to eat any other meat including Halal.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Some modulations (Sub-transgressions) of the serious offences are also, tagged to these four main violations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Amrit</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Giving of Amrit was established on the Baisakhi day of 1699, by the Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh, to give his final seal to the Perfect Man: the Khalsa. It was to be a force to protect the faith, its edicts, and the needy. Its edicts are essential for the balanced evolution of the spiritual and social obligations of the high order.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Amritdhari, those who have taken Amrit, have to daily recite or read the five prescribed Banis (Prayers - Jappu ji, Jaap, Sva-ee-ae, Rehras, Sohla or Kirtan Sohela), practice the Naam-Jaap, and read a portion of Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy Book). They should have an honest avocation, take out Dasvandh (Tithe - 1/10th of their income) for charity, and for the projects of the faith and humanity. They should not take intoxicants, and should restrict sex to their marriage. They have also to abide by other teachings of the faith to live an honest, God-oriented, and high-class life.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Importance of Amrit in the Naam-Jaap is that at the time of accepting it, the recipient is ordained to do the Jaap of Gur-Mantar “Waheguru,” and of “Mool-Mantar,” given at the start of Jappu ji.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Accepting Amrit is a promise of the high order with the Guru, and it should be taken seriously. It should not be given to a child just out of fun. One should take it only when one is mentally fully prepared to live its edicts. If you have not taken Amrit, born in a Sikh family or not, observe its Reht i.e. 5Ks. etc. or not, abide by the Sikh-Philosophy - faith in One God, the Sikh Gurus, Guru Granth Sahib and their teachings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Patit Sikh - </strong>A defiled Sikh.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">No Sikh can be Patit, because he or she can get his fault redressed by repentance at Akal Takht, or before 5 Amritdhari Sikhs, by re-taking Amrit, and serving the (token) punishment. A serious fault should not include an unintentional omission or commission. Ordinary faults are dealt with Parshad, Ardas, and may be a little Sewa (service) or fine by Akal Takht or Panj Piarae.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Baptism - </strong>Taking Amrit is not Baptism. Baptism is a Christian ceremony. We may say, “Amrit, a Baptism-like ceremony.” We should try to introduce right words to the people.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">There is a legend that Guru Gobind Singh waits for his Sikh to take Amrit and visit the Guru's last resort, Sachkhand Nander - Sri Hazoor Sahib (In Hydrabad Deccan, India), up to his or her age of 60 years.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Sikhism. </strong>A special note -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The word `Sikhism' is the misnomer, because the Sikh faith is not merely a theoretical `ism,' but is a practical way of life. It is to live the faith. Right and better word to replace `Sikhism' is `Sikhi.' It is not a difficult word, and there should not be any problem in using it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Name - </strong>The first name of a Sikh ends with `Singh' for men and `Kaur' for women. `Singh' and `Kaur' are `identities' of the Sikhs, and are gifts from the Guru. Calling children with their half names, short names, and nicknames, is another thing. Using such names for adults is in no way something great. Cutting off `Singh' or `Kaur' from the Sikh Names, or distorting these is sad. The Gurus and devoted Sikhs sacrificed their precious lives for their names. They were tortured to death because they were Singhs and Kaurs. A Sikh should value his or her heritage.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Khalsa</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The Tenth Master established “Order of the Khalsa.” Khalsa means the Guru’s own i.e. his special, loved one: the pure one. This order was to uplift the masses to fight for their rights, to struggle for freedom including that of their faith, to stand up against oppression, discrimination, cruelty, and to lead the people for selfless service combined with universal love, help to the needy and protection to the weak. The people properly initiated into the Sikh faith were also called Khalsa. The Khalsa keep their hair unshorn, head covered, and observe other dictates of the order. The men tie turbans and usually a long cloth is worn by the women to cover their heads. The use of caps, hats etc. is not permitted in the Sikh world. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Amrit</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The people are initiated into the Sikh faith by a special ceremony of drinking “Amrit” - the Holy Drink. The Khalsa’s (properly initiated Sikh’s) name should end in “Singh” for males, and “Kaur” for females, as it is usual for the Sikhs in general. Singh means a lion, and Kaur is a princess. The regular salutation of the Sikhs is “Satsri Akal”- Hail the Lord! However, more formal one is, “Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh” - the Khalsa belongs to God, Glory to Him. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Sikh Prayer</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The Sikhs recite their set prayers in the morning, evening and at bedtime. They bow to the Holy Book and recite it with reverence. They believe that the Hymns composed by the Gurus, and given in Guru Granth Sahib were revealed to them by God. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Besides, the individual i.e. personal meditation on God, they perform “Kirtan” - sing His praise, and meditate on Him in the congregation. They hold their gatherings usually on weekends in the presence of the Holy Book in their place of worship called “Gurdwara”- residence of the Guru. Sometimes, they get-together to pray at their homes, too. Their every ceremony is performed in the presence of their Holy Book. Their gatherings mostly end in “Langar” - common (community) food - sitting together and eating. It may be prepared singly, jointly, at home or at the Gurdwara. This is a free service.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Waheguru</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The Sikhs call God “Waheguru”- Wondrous One i.e. the Wonderful God. ‘Wahe’ means an appreciation in wonder. ‘Guru’ means the eliminator of ignorance. The central theme of their teaching is known as “Mool-Mantar.- the Basic i.e. Root-Formula.” This is - “There is only One God, He is all pervading, the supreme Truth, the only Creator, all powerful and without discrimination, above the time and space, not bound by the birth and death, self-created. And this realization comes through His own Grace.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong>Invocation</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Every “Ardas” - Invocation or supplication by the Sikhs, is mainly a very brief repetition of their history, and begs for His mercy. It ends with “O Lord, be merciful to all, and bless everyone with a high morale!”</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">the act of calling on God, a god, a saint, the Muses, etc. for blessing, help, inspiration, support, or the like </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2</span></strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">a</span></em><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">) a formal prayer used in invoking, as at the beginning of a church service <em>b</em>) a formal plea for aid from a Muse, god, etc., at the beginning of an epic or similar poem </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 9px">sikhi:website:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 9px">kindly google out.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sikh80, post: 70206, member: 5290"] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Amrit Defined[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Amrit is very important in the Sikh faith, and it needs a little more elaboration. It is literally a drink bestowing eternal life: immortality -[/FONT] [FONT=GurbaniAkhar]AMimRqu hir pIvqy sdw iQru QIvqy ibKY bnu PIkw jwinAw ][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=GurbaniHindi]Amãqu hir pIvqy sdw iQ{ QIvqy ibKY bnu PIkw jwinAw ][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][I]Amr;it.u Har-e peevat.ae sad.aa thiru theevat.ae bikhaae banu[/I][I]pheekaa jaaneaa[/I][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]They become immortal by drinking the Amrit of the Lord and vices lure them no more.[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][I]5-81-1[/I][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman](In fact, here Amrit means Naam-Jaap - reciting God's name)[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Amrit has spiritual as well as, physical aspects. Spiritually speaking, Amrit is the Name of God and its recitation. Physically, it is a special drink, but it is meant for the spiritual growth. The aim of recitation of the name of God and of drinking “Amrit,” is the same. Amrit is meant to put a fellow to the Naam-Jaap - recitation of His name.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]“Amrit” is the cherished desire common both to the Guru and his Sikhs. The Guru desires the disciple to take it, and one who is fully oriented to the faith, becomes keen to do so. Taking Amrit is the Sikh Way of getting inducted into this Faith. Drinking Amrit is a vow to live an elevated life and to do the Naam-Jaap.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Amrit - Preparation[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]It is prepared by Five Faithful (Panj Piarae - Five-Beloved of the Guru - Amritdhari Sikhs). Women can take part. After Ardas (Invocation), sugar cakes (Patasae, patashae pqwsy) are put in an iron bowl and are dissolved in the water taken preferably from a river or a well. The hand pumps, or taps used to have leather washers and the leather was from the hide of animals like cows or buffaloes. Now, mostly the plastic is used. All five persons focus on the Amrit and place their hands on the Bata (Bowl). With full concentration, these five Sikhs in turn recite the specific five (5) Gurbanis - Scriptures. The other four give their company in the recitation.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Banis - Scriptures[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]The following 5 Scriptures are recited when preparing Amrit -[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Jappu -[/B]Jappu ji Sahib, Bani Of Guru Nanak Dev.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Jaap[I] -[/I][/B] Jaap Sahib, Bani of Guru Gobind Singh.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Swa-ee-ae[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]T.av-Parsaad[/B] - Bani of Guru Gobind Singh -[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]“[I]Saraavag sud:h smooh sid:haan kae sRwvg su`D smUh[B]…[/B] sRwvg[/I][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][I]su`D smUh[/I][B]… [/B]And[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][B]Swa-ee-aa [/B]“[I]Paan`hae gahae jab t.a.e t.umrae pWie ghy[/I][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][I]jb qy[/I]…” “[I]pWie ghy jb qy[/I]…” By Guru Gobind Singh, And[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][B]D.ohra[/B] “[I]Sagal d.uaar kou chhaad kaae sgl duAwr kau[/I][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][I]CwfkY[/I]…” “[I]sgl duAwr kau CwfkY[/I] ...” By Guru Gobind Singh.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Chaupai -[/B] Bani of Guru Gobind Singh -[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][I]“Kabeo Baach Baent.ee Chaupai Pat.shaahee D.asween` “ -[/I][I]Hamri karo haath d.e rachhaa” [/I][/FONT][FONT=GurbaniAkhar]hmrI kro hwQ dY r`Cw]hmrI kro hwQ dY r`Cw ][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Anand Sahib -[/B] Bani of Guru Amar Das. Complete, 40 Paurees (Steps).[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]They continuously work Khanda (Double edged sword) to and fro in the bowl, while reciting Gurbanis. Amrit is given to drink to the person or persons gathered to get inducted into the Sikh-Faith. They pledge to live a high ethical life according to the Reht (Edicts - dictates) of Amrit i.e. its discipline.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Amrit - Edicts[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Things that should be taken care of -[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Jaap and Bani -[/I][/B]Naam-Jaap - recitation of the word `Wahegutu;' Mool-Mantar Jaap; Nit-Nem - routine recitation of the prescribed Scriptures; [I]Recitation of [/I]Guru Granth Sahih. He or she has to read or recite Scriptures and remember God.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]High Class Living -[/I][/B]Ethical living, honest earning, sharing with the needy, Sewa (Selfless service), universal selfless love, helping others, compassion, indiscrimination etc.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Kakkaars -[/I][/B]To observe the Five Kakkaars (5 Ks) - On accepting Amrit, it is the promise of the Sikh to keep these 5 things on body and never to discard these: Kaes, Kangha, Karra, Kachh, Kirpan -[/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/CENTER][/CENTER] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Kaes (Kaesh) - [/I][/B]Unshorn hair to keep the appearance distinct and dignified. The head (Hair) must always be kept covered by everyone, with any sort of cloth, in any style. Mostly, the males tie turbans, and women use a length of cloth. Caps and hats are not allowed. Kaeski or Dastar is short length cloth wrapped around the head.[B][I]Kangha - [/I][/B]Comb, to keep the hair tidy.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Karra[/I][/B][B] - [/B]Bangle.A heavy, iron-bangle worn on the right wrist. It is to remind the pledge to the Guru at the time of partaking Amrit - to live a high ethical life. It is a blunt weapon, too.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Kachhaa -[/I][/B]A knee-length underwear of standard specifications that tight fits just above the knees (Should not go below them). It is a cloth fit in war and peace. This reminds of the self-control, as well.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Kirpan -[/I][/B]Dagger like semi-curved sharp weapon. Its small version is always kept on the body, for self-defense. It is symbolic of courage and of holding the faith in very high esteem. Its supreme value in this atomic age and ever after, is that of a Symbol.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]The names of these five items start with letter Kakkaa k k of the Gurmukhi script, equivalent to the Roman K and so, these are called Five (5) Kakkaars, known in the oversea countries as 5 Ks. Once accepted (promised) these are never to be discarded.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Transgressions[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]An Amritdhari Sikh shall not do the following -[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Serious Transgressions -[/I][/B] Bajjar-Kurehtaan. An Amritdhari is to carefully protect him or her from these four serious violations -[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Hair -[/I][/B]Cutting or removal of hair from any part of body by any means, is not permitted.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Tobacco -[/I][/B]Tobacco in any form is strictly prohibited.[B][I]Sex -[/I] [/B]Out of marriage sex was prohibited to the Sikhs. They were to respect every woman. They were to honor even the enemy's women, and send them to their homes with respect.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][I]Meat -[/I][/B]In view of the self-respect and to maintain individuality, the Sikhs were to consume meat prepared by Jhatkaa, in which neck of the animal is severed with a single stroke of a sharp weapon. They were not to eat any other meat including Halal.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Some modulations (Sub-transgressions) of the serious offences are also, tagged to these four main violations.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Amrit[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Giving of Amrit was established on the Baisakhi day of 1699, by the Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh, to give his final seal to the Perfect Man: the Khalsa. It was to be a force to protect the faith, its edicts, and the needy. Its edicts are essential for the balanced evolution of the spiritual and social obligations of the high order.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Amritdhari, those who have taken Amrit, have to daily recite or read the five prescribed Banis (Prayers - Jappu ji, Jaap, Sva-ee-ae, Rehras, Sohla or Kirtan Sohela), practice the Naam-Jaap, and read a portion of Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy Book). They should have an honest avocation, take out Dasvandh (Tithe - 1/10th of their income) for charity, and for the projects of the faith and humanity. They should not take intoxicants, and should restrict sex to their marriage. They have also to abide by other teachings of the faith to live an honest, God-oriented, and high-class life.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Importance of Amrit in the Naam-Jaap is that at the time of accepting it, the recipient is ordained to do the Jaap of Gur-Mantar “Waheguru,” and of “Mool-Mantar,” given at the start of Jappu ji.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Accepting Amrit is a promise of the high order with the Guru, and it should be taken seriously. It should not be given to a child just out of fun. One should take it only when one is mentally fully prepared to live its edicts. If you have not taken Amrit, born in a Sikh family or not, observe its Reht i.e. 5Ks. etc. or not, abide by the Sikh-Philosophy - faith in One God, the Sikh Gurus, Guru Granth Sahib and their teachings.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Patit Sikh - [/B]A defiled Sikh.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]No Sikh can be Patit, because he or she can get his fault redressed by repentance at Akal Takht, or before 5 Amritdhari Sikhs, by re-taking Amrit, and serving the (token) punishment. A serious fault should not include an unintentional omission or commission. Ordinary faults are dealt with Parshad, Ardas, and may be a little Sewa (service) or fine by Akal Takht or Panj Piarae.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Baptism - [/B]Taking Amrit is not Baptism. Baptism is a Christian ceremony. We may say, “Amrit, a Baptism-like ceremony.” We should try to introduce right words to the people.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]There is a legend that Guru Gobind Singh waits for his Sikh to take Amrit and visit the Guru's last resort, Sachkhand Nander - Sri Hazoor Sahib (In Hydrabad Deccan, India), up to his or her age of 60 years.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Sikhism. [/B]A special note -[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]The word `Sikhism' is the misnomer, because the Sikh faith is not merely a theoretical `ism,' but is a practical way of life. It is to live the faith. Right and better word to replace `Sikhism' is `Sikhi.' It is not a difficult word, and there should not be any problem in using it.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Name - [/B]The first name of a Sikh ends with `Singh' for men and `Kaur' for women. `Singh' and `Kaur' are `identities' of the Sikhs, and are gifts from the Guru. Calling children with their half names, short names, and nicknames, is another thing. Using such names for adults is in no way something great. Cutting off `Singh' or `Kaur' from the Sikh Names, or distorting these is sad. The Gurus and devoted Sikhs sacrificed their precious lives for their names. They were tortured to death because they were Singhs and Kaurs. A Sikh should value his or her heritage.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Khalsa[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]The Tenth Master established “Order of the Khalsa.” Khalsa means the Guru’s own i.e. his special, loved one: the pure one. This order was to uplift the masses to fight for their rights, to struggle for freedom including that of their faith, to stand up against oppression, discrimination, cruelty, and to lead the people for selfless service combined with universal love, help to the needy and protection to the weak. The people properly initiated into the Sikh faith were also called Khalsa. The Khalsa keep their hair unshorn, head covered, and observe other dictates of the order. The men tie turbans and usually a long cloth is worn by the women to cover their heads. The use of caps, hats etc. is not permitted in the Sikh world. [/FONT][SIZE=3][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Amrit[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]The people are initiated into the Sikh faith by a special ceremony of drinking “Amrit” - the Holy Drink. The Khalsa’s (properly initiated Sikh’s) name should end in “Singh” for males, and “Kaur” for females, as it is usual for the Sikhs in general. Singh means a lion, and Kaur is a princess. The regular salutation of the Sikhs is “Satsri Akal”- Hail the Lord! However, more formal one is, “Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fateh” - the Khalsa belongs to God, Glory to Him. [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Sikh Prayer[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]The Sikhs recite their set prayers in the morning, evening and at bedtime. They bow to the Holy Book and recite it with reverence. They believe that the Hymns composed by the Gurus, and given in Guru Granth Sahib were revealed to them by God. [/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Besides, the individual i.e. personal meditation on God, they perform “Kirtan” - sing His praise, and meditate on Him in the congregation. They hold their gatherings usually on weekends in the presence of the Holy Book in their place of worship called “Gurdwara”- residence of the Guru. Sometimes, they get-together to pray at their homes, too. Their every ceremony is performed in the presence of their Holy Book. Their gatherings mostly end in “Langar” - common (community) food - sitting together and eating. It may be prepared singly, jointly, at home or at the Gurdwara. This is a free service.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Waheguru[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]The Sikhs call God “Waheguru”- Wondrous One i.e. the Wonderful God. ‘Wahe’ means an appreciation in wonder. ‘Guru’ means the eliminator of ignorance. The central theme of their teaching is known as “Mool-Mantar.- the Basic i.e. Root-Formula.” This is - “There is only One God, He is all pervading, the supreme Truth, the only Creator, all powerful and without discrimination, above the time and space, not bound by the birth and death, self-created. And this realization comes through His own Grace.” [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B]Invocation[/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Every “Ardas” - Invocation or supplication by the Sikhs, is mainly a very brief repetition of their history, and begs for His mercy. It ends with “O Lord, be merciful to all, and bless everyone with a high morale!”[/FONT] [B][FONT=Arial]1[/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial]the act of calling on God, a god, a saint, the Muses, etc. for blessing, help, inspiration, support, or the like [/FONT] [B][FONT=Arial]2[/FONT][/B][I][FONT=Arial]a[/FONT][/I][FONT=Arial]) a formal prayer used in invoking, as at the beginning of a church service [I]b[/I]) a formal plea for aid from a Muse, god, etc., at the beginning of an epic or similar poem [/FONT] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [SIZE=1]sikhi:website:[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]kindly google out.[/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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