important words for Sikhism

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Literally "the first book." The early compilation of the Sikh scriptures by Guru Arjan, the fith Sikh Guru, in 1604.
Adi Granth
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Symbol on the turban pin worn by Sikh women. It represents the Primal Feminine Creative Energy of the Universe
Adi Shakti
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Literally "a timeless being that never dies." A Sikh name for God.
Akal Purakh
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Literally "eternal throne." The pre-eminent of the five seats of Sikh temporal authority, In that the power exercised by its Jathedar is not shared by those of the other four Takhats. The actual building is located in the Harimandir Sahib (Golden Tem
Akal Takhat
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Literally "eternal army". The main political party of Sikhs in Punjab.
Akali Dal
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A continuous recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, lasting about 48 hours, by a team of readers.
akhand paath
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Literally "nectar." It is composed of water and sugar and is stirred with a double-edged sword while prayers are spoken. Initiation into Sikhism involves drinking Amrit. Can also refer, more generally, to the ambrosia of God's name.
amrit
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A Sikh who has taken part in the ceremonial initiation into the Khalsa.
Amritdhari
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Literally "pool of nectar." City located in the northern Indian state of Punjab, where the Harimandir Sahib complex is located.
Amritsar
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Literally "blissful event." The Sikh wedding ceremony, literally translated as "blissful occasion." The lavan, or four stanzas, are sung to formalize Sikh marriages.
Anand Karaj
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The city in India where the Khalsa was created in 1699.
Anandpur
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The Sikh congregational prayer, anonymously written during the 18th century. Although it is not in the Guru Granth Sahib, it occupies a prominent place in Sikh religious functions. It is said with the daily prayers, and often used to initiate or conc
Ardaas
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A collection of verses recited after Rehras Sahib that when performed according to traditional maryada is performed with ghee lamps (deepas), conch (shank) and incense (dhoop)
Aarti
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posture
Aasan
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term used for brahman
Aatamdev
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concerning 'aatam' or the self
Adhyatamic
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know-er of all
Antarjaamee
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Symbol on the turban pin worn by Sikh women. It represents the Primal Feminine Creative Energy of the Universe

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Adi Shakti

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Literally "a timeless being that never dies." A Sikh name for God.

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Literally "eternal throne." The pre-eminent of the five seats of Sikh temporal authority, In that the power exercised by its Jathedar is not shared by those of the other four Takhats. The actual building is located in the Harimandir Sahib (Golden Tem

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Literally "eternal army". The main political party of Sikhs in Punjab.

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