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Child Naming Ceremony: (Naam Karan) | Child Naming Ceremony: (Naam Karan) | ||
This ceremony usually takes place in a Gurdwara after the baby and mother are medically and physically fit to | This ceremony usually takes place in a Gurdwara after the baby and mother are medically and physically fit to attend the Gurdwara. There is no limit or threshold to this timing and the family should not feel undue pressure of any kind as to the timing. The only matter that need to be taken into account is the well being of the mother and child. | ||
As soon as the family is ready to undertake this ceremony, the father or other senior member of the family should make contact with their local Gurdwara and make arrangements for this brief ceremony. | As soon as the family is ready to undertake this ceremony, the father or other senior member of the family should make contact with their local Gurdwara and make arrangements for this brief ceremony. | ||
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On the day of this happy occasion, the family should with all invited guests, the mother and baby go to attend the normal weekly [[kirtan]] gathering of the [[Saadh Sangat]], the holy congregation. The family should make arrangements to have [[Karah Prasad]] made for the occasion. Various [[Shabad]]s of thanks, joy and support should be sung in the congregation followed by the short Anand Sahib (6 pauris). Then if a Sahaj Paath has been arranged, the [[Bhog]] of this reading should take place. | On the day of this happy occasion, the family should with all invited guests, the mother and baby go to attend the normal weekly [[kirtan]] gathering of the [[Saadh Sangat]], the holy congregation. The family should make arrangements to have [[Karah Prasad]] made for the occasion. Various [[Shabad]]s of thanks, joy and support should be sung in the congregation followed by the short Anand Sahib (6 pauris). Then if a Sahaj Paath has been arranged, the [[Bhog]] of this reading should take place. | ||
Then comes the main part of the ceremony which is the naming to the baby. The [[Ardas]] is done in the normal way with a request to Guru ji to grant the child good health; make him or her a dedicated Sewadar of the country | Then comes the main part of the ceremony which is the naming to the baby. The [[Ardas]] is done in the normal way with a request to Guru ji to grant the child good health; make him or her a dedicated Sewadar of the country and [[Panth]]; to enlighten the name of his family and [[Dharma]] and to ask for a name for the child. The Ardas is followed by the [[Hukamnama]]. When the Hukamnama is taken, the first letter of the first word of the Hukam is the letter to be used to give the name to the child. So for example if the Hukam is: | ||
{{Quoter|ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ Dhanaasree mehlaa 5. Dhanaasaree, Fifth Mehl: | {{Quoter|ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ Dhanaasree mehlaa 5. Dhanaasaree, Fifth Mehl: | ||
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I seek the Sanctuary of the feet of the Perfect Transcendent Lord, the Searcher of hearts; I behold Him ever-present.<br> In His wisdom, the Lord has made Nanak His own; He has preserved the roots of His devotees. ॥2॥2॥26॥ |SGGS page 677}} | I seek the Sanctuary of the feet of the Perfect Transcendent Lord, the Searcher of hearts; I behold Him ever-present.<br> In His wisdom, the Lord has made Nanak His own; He has preserved the roots of His devotees. ॥2॥2॥26॥ |SGGS page 677}} | ||
The first word of the [[Hukam]] is "Sagal" so the child's name should start with the first letter, which is "S" – The [[Sikh Names| Article here]] has 1000's of names to help you make up your mind. Please study these before you go to the ceremony. | The first word of the [[Hukam]] is "Sagal" so the child's name should start with the first letter, which is "S" – The [[Sikh Names| Article here]] has 1000's of names to help you make up your mind. Please study these before you go to the ceremony. | ||
Once you have chosen the name for the baby, the word "Kaur" is added to the names of girls and the name " | Once you have chosen the name for the baby, the word "Kaur" is added to the names of girls and the name "Singh" is added to the names of boys. The [[Gianni]] will pronounce the name of the child in the Sangat and hail the Jakara – Jo bole so nay-hal – Sat Siri Akal. | ||
That completes the ceremony. The parents should then begin calling the child with the name pronounced in the Sangat and this should be then registered with the legal authorities. | That completes the ceremony. The parents should then begin calling the child with the name pronounced in the Sangat and this should be then registered with the legal authorities. | ||
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Child Naming Ceremony: (Naam Karan)
This ceremony usually takes place in a Gurdwara after the baby and mother are medically and physically fit to attend the Gurdwara. There is no limit or threshold to this timing and the family should not feel undue pressure of any kind as to the timing. The only matter that need to be taken into account is the well being of the mother and child.
As soon as the family is ready to undertake this ceremony, the father or other senior member of the family should make contact with their local Gurdwara and make arrangements for this brief ceremony.
On the day of this happy occasion, the family should with all invited guests, the mother and baby go to attend the normal weekly kirtan gathering of the Saadh Sangat, the holy congregation. The family should make arrangements to have Karah Prasad made for the occasion. Various Shabads of thanks, joy and support should be sung in the congregation followed by the short Anand Sahib (6 pauris). Then if a Sahaj Paath has been arranged, the Bhog of this reading should take place.
Then comes the main part of the ceremony which is the naming to the baby. The Ardas is done in the normal way with a request to Guru ji to grant the child good health; make him or her a dedicated Sewadar of the country and Panth; to enlighten the name of his family and Dharma and to ask for a name for the child. The Ardas is followed by the Hukamnama. When the Hukamnama is taken, the first letter of the first word of the Hukam is the letter to be used to give the name to the child. So for example if the Hukam is:
| ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ Dhanaasree mehlaa 5. Dhanaasaree, Fifth Mehl:
ਸਗਲ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਪਰਭ ਤੇ ਪਾਝ ਕੰਠਿ ਲਾਇ ਗਰਿ ਰਾਖੇ ॥ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਮਹਿ ਜਲਨਿ ਨ ਦੀਨੇ ਕਿਨੈ ਨ ਦਤਰ ਭਾਖੇ ॥੧॥ God has fulfilled all my desires. Holding me close in His embrace, the Guru has saved me. ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਸਾਚਾ ਬਿਸਵਾਸ ॥ ਪੇਖਿ ਪੇਖਿ ਸਆਮੀ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਆਨਦ ਸਦਾ ਉਲਾਸ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਸਾਖਿਓ ॥ ਜਾਨਿ ਬੂਝਿ ਅਪਨਾ ਕੀਓ ਨਾਨਕ ਭਗਤਨ ਕਾ ਅੰਕਰ ਰਾਖਿਓ ॥੨॥੨॥੨੬॥ |
| SGGS page 677 |
The first word of the Hukam is "Sagal" so the child's name should start with the first letter, which is "S" – The Article here has 1000's of names to help you make up your mind. Please study these before you go to the ceremony.
Once you have chosen the name for the baby, the word "Kaur" is added to the names of girls and the name "Singh" is added to the names of boys. The Gianni will pronounce the name of the child in the Sangat and hail the Jakara – Jo bole so nay-hal – Sat Siri Akal.
That completes the ceremony. The parents should then begin calling the child with the name pronounced in the Sangat and this should be then registered with the legal authorities.
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