Definition: Amrit means immortalizing nectar.
Dhari is a suffix which shows ownership, and refers to the holder or possessor of Amrit.
The elixir prepared during the Sikh baptism ceremony, Amritsanchar, is called Amrit. An initiate who drinks Amrit is known afterwards as an Amritdhari or one who posses Amrit.
Some Amritdhari initiates say that when given Amrit to drink during the initiation ceremony, it felt as though they were swallowing a river.
Pronunciation: Aum rit dhaa ree
Alternate Spellings: Amritdharee, Amritdhaaree
Common Misspellings: Amritdari
Examples:
Guru Arjan Dev wrote:
"Hamaaree piaaree amrit dhaaree gur nimakh na man tae ttaaree rae||1|| rehaao ||
My Beloved brought forth a river of nectar, which the Guru never diverted from my heart mind or soul, for even an instant." ||1||Pause|| SGGS||404
