Sikhism Glossary
Sikhism glossary of Sikh terms gives definition and usage of words used in articles on the Sikhism site.
Amrit - Amrit Sanchar
Amrit, the immortalizing ambrosial nectar drunk in the ceremony of initiation.
Amrit, the immortalizing ambrosial nectar drunk in the ceremony of initiation.
Anand - Anand Sahib
Anand, the state of bliss.
Anand, the state of bliss.
Ardas - Sikh Prayer
Ardas, the Sikh prayer of supplication.
Ardas, the Sikh prayer of supplication.
Gurpurab - Birthday
Gurpurab, birthday, celebration, commemoration.
Gurpurab, birthday, celebration, commemoration.
Ik Onkar - One God
The concept of creator and creation as one.
The concept of creator and creation as one.
Kachhera - Kakar - Sikh Undergarment
Kachhera, the Sikh undergarment.
Kachhera, the Sikh undergarment.
Kanga - Kakar - Sikh Comb
Kanga, a wooden comb.
Kanga, a wooden comb.
Kara - Kakar - Sikh Bangle
Kara, the bangle worn on the wrist of a Sikh.
Kara, the bangle worn on the wrist of a Sikh.
Khanda the Sikh Emblem
Sikh symbol of Khanda.
Sikh symbol of Khanda.
Kirpan - Kakar - Sikh Ceremonial Short Sword
Kirpan, the Sikh ceremonial short sword.
Kirpan, the Sikh ceremonial short sword.
Langar - Gur ka Langar
Gur ka Langar, the concept of feeding body and soul.
Gur ka Langar, the concept of feeding body and soul.
Naam - Naam jap - Naam Simran - Naam Ladoo
Naam, the contemplation of God's name.
Naam, the contemplation of God's name.
Nishan Sahib - Sikh Flag
Nishan sahib, the Sikh flag.
Nishan sahib, the Sikh flag.
Nitnem - Panj Bania - Five Daily Prayers of Sikhs
Nitnem - Daily morning evening and bedtime prayers of Sikhs.
Nitnem - Daily morning evening and bedtime prayers of Sikhs.
Panj Pyara - Five Beloveds
Panj Pyara, the five beloveds.
Panj Pyara, the five beloveds.
Prashad - Gur Prashad - Karah Prashad
Prashad, sanctified offering of a sacred food.
Prashad, sanctified offering of a sacred food.
Sangat - Sadh sangat - Sat Sangat
Companions, Religious Companions, Righteous Companions.
Companions, Religious Companions, Righteous Companions.
Seva - Sevadar
Voluntary selfless service.
Voluntary selfless service.
Sikh - Sikhs
Definition of a Sikh according to Sikhism the Sikh religion.
Definition of a Sikh according to Sikhism the Sikh religion.
Sikhism
Sikhism the Sikh religion and immigration of the Sikhs.
Sikhism the Sikh religion and immigration of the Sikhs.