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'''Amrit Sanchar''' is the term used to refer to the [[Sikh]] baptism ceremony. In the year [[1699]], this ceremony was established when the tenth religion's leader ([[Guru Gobind Singh]]) first baptised 5 followers of his faith and then was baptised himself by the 5 followers, who are called the [[Panj Pyara]]. The | '''Amrit Sanchar''' or '''Khanda-ki-Pahul''' is the term used to refer to the [[Sikh]] baptism ceremony. In the year [[1699]], this ceremony was established when the tenth religion's leader ([[Guru Gobind Singh]]) first baptised 5 followers of his faith and then was baptised himself by the 5 followers, who are called the [[Panj Pyara]]. The [[Khalsa]] is said to have taken [[Amrit]] once they have been baptised. | ||
In [[Sikhism]], the baptised Sikh is also called an [[Amritdhari]] literally meaning ''Amrit Taker'' or one who has ‘Taken on Amrit’. | In [[Sikhism]], the baptised Sikh is also called an [[Amritdhari]] literally meaning ''Amrit Taker'' or one who has ‘Taken on Amrit’. | ||
'''See main article [[Pahul]] for more details''' | |||
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]] | [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 27 October 2005
Amrit Sanchar or Khanda-ki-Pahul is the term used to refer to the Sikh baptism ceremony. In the year 1699, this ceremony was established when the tenth religion's leader (Guru Gobind Singh) first baptised 5 followers of his faith and then was baptised himself by the 5 followers, who are called the Panj Pyara. The Khalsa is said to have taken Amrit once they have been baptised.
In Sikhism, the baptised Sikh is also called an Amritdhari literally meaning Amrit Taker or one who has ‘Taken on Amrit’.
See main article Pahul for more details
