Amrit

Amrit: literally means "nectar." When referring to the Khanda-ki-Pahul ceremony, the Amrit is composed of water and sugar and is stirred with a double-edged sword (Khanda) while prayers are said. Initiation into Khalsa domain involves the taking of Amrit. It is the word used to refer to this holy water used in the baptism ceremony by the Sikhs. It is believed that this word is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Amrita'.

It also refers, more generally, to the "Ambrosia of God's name". It is said that the enlightened being who is elevated to a high spiritual plane, has Amrit trickling into their mind and this maintains their high state of consciousness.

• "In His Kindness, He blesses the Gurmukh with it; the Ambrosial Nectar of this Amrit trickles down." (sggs page 41)

• "His Ambrosial Amrit is so sweet to my mind and body." (sggs page 698)

Amrit Bani:

• "By His Command, the Amrit Bani of the Word prevails, and by His Command, we drink in the Amrit. ||4||" (sggs page 118)

Amrit Vaylaa:

• "In the Amrit Vaylaa, the ambrosial hours before dawn, chant the True Name, and contemplate His Glorious Greatness." (sggs page 2)