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Explore Sabads On the Theme of Amrit (Initiation) Ceremony

The Guru Granth Sahib Project

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Guru Granth Sahib

The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Initiation Ceremony is an important part of many religious traditions worldwide. It often marks a significant milestone in a seeker’s life and is a way of formally admitting a seeker into the religious community.

Initiation Ceremony is an important part of many religious traditions worldwide. It often marks a significant milestone in a seeker’s life and is a way of formally admitting a seeker into the religious community. In the Sikh context, it is called Amrit or Initiation Ceremony.

Amrit Ceremony is a fundamental and an essential rite for a seeker to join the Khalsa Panth. Through this the seeker is given ‘amrit’ and the core principles and values of Sikhi are explained to them. It is a unique and meaningful life-changing experience for the seeker.

Explore Sabads by Guru Arjan Sahib on the Theme of Birth

Explore Sabads On the Theme of Amrit (Initiation) Ceremony

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Jasleen Kaur

Research Associate

Jasleen Kaur is a Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. She has received a Religious Studies B.A./M.A. from the University of Virginia, focusing on South Asian Religions through the lens of literature and poetry.

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