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{{nocasteism}}
{{infobox caste
|caste_name = Amritdhari
|classification = Holy Sikh
|subdivisions = Holy Sikhism
|populated_states = [[India]], [[UK]], Europe
|languages = [[Punjabi]], [[Hindi]] other Eurpoean languages
|religions = [[Sikhism]], [[Hinduism]], [[Islam]]}}
<big>A [[Sikh]] who has taken part in the [[Amrit Sanchar|Amrit ceremonial]] or initiation into the [[Khalsa]].</big>
<big>A [[Sikh]] who has taken part in the [[Amrit Sanchar|Amrit ceremonial]] or initiation into the [[Khalsa]].</big>


Sikh Citizens don't believe in caste citizens are Amritdhari, its very hard become Amritdhari not an easy task
'''AMRITDHARI''' consists of two words - "AMRIT" which literally means "nectar"; however commonly it refers to a Sikh who has been initiated or baptised as a [[Khalsa]] by taking  "amrit" or "nectar water" . "Dhari" mean "practitioner" or "endowed with" (lit. having taken). So an Amritdhari is one who has received baptismal vows of the [[Khalsa]] initiated by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] (on 30 March 1699) and he or she abides by these vows and follows the "panj kakari rahit" (rules of the wearing the [[Five ks]]), the distinctive insignia introduced by the Guru on that day comprising five symbols each beginning with the [[Gurmukhi]] letter "<big>ਕ</big>" (pronounced "kakka") or its Roman equivalent "k". These are [[kesh]] (long unshorn hair and in case of men, uncut beard), [[kangha]] (a comb to keep the hair tidy), [[kirpan]] (a sword), [[kara]] ( a steel bracelet worn about the wrist), and [[kaccha]] (a short undergarment).  
 
== Amritdhari ==
Amritdhari which means 'pure' is the name given by Guru Gobind Singh to all Sikhs who have been baptised or initiated by taking Amrit in a ceremony called Amrit Sanchar, citizen singh or kaur abides by these vows and follows the "panj kakari rahit" (rules of the wearing the [[Five ks]]), the distinctive insignia introduced by the Guru on that day comprising five symbols each beginning with the [[Gurmukhi]] letter "<big>ਕ</big>" (pronounced "kakka") or its Roman equivalent "k". These are [[kesh]] (long unshorn hair and in case of men, uncut beard), [[kangha]] (a comb to keep the hair tidy), [[kirpan]] (a sword), [[kara]] ( a steel bracelet worn about the wrist), and [[kaccha]] (a short undergarment).  
 
== Amritdhari Appearance ==
Amritdharis are easily recognized by their practice of wearing blue and orange homespun clothing and by their method of tying the turban around across the forehead. Around their necks they wear a blue woolen cord (mala), woven as a series of 1 knots and serving as a rosary
 
== Becoming Amritdhari ==
 
[[File:Amritdhari.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Blue & Orange Homespun Clothing (Amritdhari)]]
 
All Amritdhari have to be perfect for becoming Holy Sikh
 
* Amritdhari all ways wear 5Ks and blue and orange homespun clothing
* Amritdhari no caste and surname involved, strict to singh and kaur
* Amritdhari only can eat in Sanchar Phandee, no one else is cups and plates
* Amritdhari attending and metting new amrithari friends in gurdwaras
* Amritdhari going to gurdwara after work, pray seven days a week
* Amritdhari attending punjabi lessons reading and writing in Punjabi
* Amritdhari attending and performing kirtan and shabad in gurdwaras
* Amritdhari attending and performing sikh everts and sikh channel
* Amritdhari can not touch meat or eat meat, only strict to vegetarian
* Amritdhari can not drink alcohol, only strict to water or soft drinks
* Amritdhari can not smoke or take any illegal drugs, only strict to bubblegum
* Amritdhari only can marry amritdhari, no caste only amritdhari
 
== The Beginning of the Amritdhari ==
Although the word "Khalsa" existed before 1699, it is accepted that the [[Khalsa]] [[panth]] or Khalsa movement was started by the tenth Sikh Master. In the Sikh Holy book, called the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], [[Bhagat Kabir]] uses the word "Khalsa" for the first time in Sikh sacred literature. The [[tuk]] (line) that contains this word is:
 
{{Tuk|654|28434|ਪਰਿਓ ਕਾਲ੝ ਸਭੈ ਜਗ ਊਪਰ ਮਾਹਿ ਲਿਖੇ ਭ੝ਰਮ ਗਿਆਨੀ ॥ ਕਹ੝ ਕਬੀਰ ਜਨ ਭਝ '''ਖਾਲਸੇ''' ਪ੝ਰੇਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਜਿਹ ਜਾਨੀ ॥੪॥੩॥
|Pari­o kĝl sabẖai jag ūpar mĝhi likẖė bẖaram gi­ĝnī. Kaho Kabīr jan bẖa­ė '''kẖĝlsė''' parėm bẖagaṯ jih jĝnī. ॥4॥5॥
|Death has fallen on the whole world; the doubting religious scholars are also listed on the Register of Death. Says Kabeer, those humble people become pure - they become '''Khalsa''' - who know the Lord's loving devotional worship.॥4॥5॥}}


However, the most radical change in the Sikh faith was instigated when [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in 1699, holding a [[kirpan]] (sword), asked a crowd of [[Sikh]]s whom among them would give his head for his sword which he said was thirsty for blood and die for their faith. He asked for a volunteer to step forward and follow him into his tent. After a few moments of astonished hesitation one lone brave man followed his Guru into the tent. A few seconds later only the Guru emerged holding his sword, dripping with fresh blood. Asking for another volunteer another man stepped forth, one by one the brave men strode into the tent, each of a different caste, each ready to be slaughtered for his faith in his Guru. It was then that the crowd found out that none of the five men were actually killed, and these five men became the Panj Piyare.
==References==


As they were baptised so then they were asked in turn to baptise the baptiser himself — Guru Gobind Singh. And so since that historic day have the Panj Piyare the (Five Pure Ones) baptised all the others who have taken up the "[[Five Ks]]" and the other requirements and joined the brother/sisterhood of the Khalsa.
*1. Sikh RAHIT MARYADA, AMRITSAR, 1975
*2. Kapur Singh, Parasaraprasna. Amritsar, 1989
*3. Sher Singh, Giani, ed.. Thoughts on Forms and Symbols in SIKHISM. LAHORE, 1927
*4. Uberoi, J.P.S., "The Five Symbols of Sikhism," in Sikhism. PATIALA, 1969
*5. Nripinder Singh, The Sikh Moral Tradition. Delhi, 1990


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Latest revision as of 18:39, 8 November 2015

A Sikh who has taken part in the Amrit ceremonial or initiation into the Khalsa.

AMRITDHARI consists of two words - "AMRIT" which literally means "nectar"; however commonly it refers to a Sikh who has been initiated or baptised as a Khalsa by taking "amrit" or "nectar water" . "Dhari" mean "practitioner" or "endowed with" (lit. having taken). So an Amritdhari is one who has received baptismal vows of the Khalsa initiated by Guru Gobind Singh (on 30 March 1699) and he or she abides by these vows and follows the "panj kakari rahit" (rules of the wearing the Five ks), the distinctive insignia introduced by the Guru on that day comprising five symbols each beginning with the Gurmukhi letter "ਕ" (pronounced "kakka") or its Roman equivalent "k". These are kesh (long unshorn hair and in case of men, uncut beard), kangha (a comb to keep the hair tidy), kirpan (a sword), kara ( a steel bracelet worn about the wrist), and kaccha (a short undergarment).

References

  • 1. Sikh RAHIT MARYADA, AMRITSAR, 1975
  • 2. Kapur Singh, Parasaraprasna. Amritsar, 1989
  • 3. Sher Singh, Giani, ed.. Thoughts on Forms and Symbols in SIKHISM. LAHORE, 1927
  • 4. Uberoi, J.P.S., "The Five Symbols of Sikhism," in Sikhism. PATIALA, 1969
  • 5. Nripinder Singh, The Sikh Moral Tradition. Delhi, 1990


Sects & Cults

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