A B C's Sikhism Glossary
Wondering what Sikh words mean? The Sikhism glossary of Sikhs terms includes vocabulary, definitions, usage, background, and images of words used on the Sikhism site.
Akal - Undying
Akal, undying, the immortal being.
Akal, undying, the immortal being.
Amrit - Immortalizing Nectar
Amrit, is ambrosial nectar with immortalizing properties.
Amrit, is ambrosial nectar with immortalizing properties.
Amrit Kirtan - Hymns of Immortal Nectar
Amrit Kirtan, divine hymns of immortal nectar.
Amrit Kirtan, divine hymns of immortal nectar.
Amritdhari - Possessor of Amrit
Amritdhari, one who posses Amrit.
Amritdhari, one who posses Amrit.
Amritvela - Instance of Immortality
Amritvela, the instance of immortality.
Amritvela, the instance of immortality.
Anand - Sublime Bliss
Anand, the state of sublime bliss.
Anand, the state of sublime bliss.
Anand Karaj - Blissful Business
Anand Karaj, the blissful business of marriage.
Anand Karaj, the blissful business of marriage.
Anand Sahib - Song of Bliss
Anand Sahib, the "Song of Bliss."
Anand Sahib, the "Song of Bliss."
Antam - The Final Moment
Antam, the final moment of life.
Antam, the final moment of life.
Ardas - Sikh Prayer
Ardas, the Sikh prayer of supplication.
Ardas, the Sikh prayer of supplication.
Bana - Spiritual Attire
Bana, the attire of the devout Sikh.
Bana, the attire of the devout Sikh.
Chola - Warrior Attire
Chola, the attire of the Sikh warrior.
Chola, the attire of the Sikh warrior.
Gurbani - Guru's Word
Gurbani, the Guru's word of Sikh scripture.
Gurbani, the Guru's word of Sikh scripture.
Gurbani Tuk
Gurbani Tuk, line of verse from the Guru's word.
Gurbani Tuk, line of verse from the Guru's word.
Gurpurab - Guru's Commemoration
Gurpurab, the commemoration and celebration of birthdays,and other important events involving the gurus.
Gurpurab, the commemoration and celebration of birthdays,and other important events involving the gurus.
Gutka - Prayer Book
Gutka, a Sikh prayer book.
Gutka, a Sikh prayer book.
Hola Mohalla - Sikh Martial Arts Parade
Hola Mohalla, the festival of Sikh martial arts parade.
Hola Mohalla, the festival of Sikh martial arts parade.
Hukam - Divine Command
A Hukam is the divine command of the Guru.
A Hukam is the divine command of the Guru.
Ik Onkar - One God
The concept of creator and creation as one.
The concept of creator and creation as one.
Isnaan - Ablution
Isnaan, to perform ablution.
Isnaan, to perform ablution.
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.
Kartal – Handheld Percussion Instrument
Kartal, a handheld percussion instrument.
Kartal, a handheld percussion instrument.
Kes - Kakar - Uncut Hair
Kes - Kakar - Uncut Hair
Kes - Kakar - Uncut Hair
Khanda - Sikh Emblem
Khanda, the Sikh coat of arms.
Khanda, the Sikh coat of arms.
Kirpan - Kakar - Sikh Ceremonial Short Sword
Kirpan, the Sikh ceremonial short sword.
Kirpan, the Sikh ceremonial short sword.
Langar - Sacred Food Service
Gur ka Langar, sacred food service, the concept of feeding body and soul.
Gur ka Langar, sacred food service, the concept of feeding body and soul.
Naam - Divine Identity
Naam, the contemplation of the Divine identity.
Naam, the contemplation of the Divine identity.
Nihang - Carefree
Nihang, free of attachment.
Nihang, free of attachment.
Nishan Sahib - Sikh Flag
Nishan sahib, the Sikh flag.
Nishan sahib, the Sikh flag.
Nitnem - Daily Observance
Nitnem, the daily observance.
Nitnem, the daily observance.
Panj Bania - Five Prayers
Panj Bania, the five prayers.
Panj Bania, the five prayers.
Panj Pyara - Five Beloveds
Panj Pyara, the five beloveds.
Panj Pyara, the five beloveds.
Pothi - Sacred Book
Pothi, a sacred book compiled of Sikh hymns and verses.
Pothi, a sacred book compiled of Sikh hymns and verses.
Prashad - An Offering
Prashad, the sanctified offering of a sacred sweet food.
Prashad, the sanctified offering of a sacred sweet food.
Sangat - Companions
Sangat, company, companions, congregation.
Sangat, company, companions, congregation.
Sarbloh - All Iron Cookware
Sarbloh is all iron cookware.
Sarbloh is all iron cookware.
Sarovar - Sacred Pool
Sarovar, a pool of sacred waters.
Sarovar, a pool of sacred waters.
Seva - Selfless Service
Seva is voluntary selfless service.
Seva is voluntary selfless service.
Sikh - Seeker
The Sikh a spiritual seeker.
The Sikh a spiritual seeker.
Sikhism - Sikh Religion
Sikhism, the Sikh religion and immigration history of the Sikhs.
Sikhism, the Sikh religion and immigration history of the Sikhs.
Simran – Contemplative Meditation
Simran, contemplative meditation on one's relationship with the divine.
Simran, contemplative meditation on one's relationship with the divine.
Sukhasan - Peaceful Repose
Sukhasan, peaceful repose in an easy pose.
Sukhasan, peaceful repose in an easy pose.
Tuk - Memory Verse
Tuk, a memory verse
Tuk, a memory verse
Udasi - Take Leave
Udasi may mean to take a journey or to renounce the world. Read about how Guru Nanak and Baba Siri Chand "took leave".
Udasi may mean to take a journey or to renounce the world. Read about how Guru Nanak and Baba Siri Chand "took leave".
Waheguru - Wondrous Enlightener
Waheguru, the Sikh name for God.
Waheguru, the Sikh name for God.