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The Sikh Initiation Ceremony of Amritsanchar Illustrated

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Initiates Drink the Remaining Amrit

Amritsanchar - Peevo paol (Drink)

Peevo paol - Initiates drink the remaining Amrit.

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Initiates Drink the Remaining Amrit

Initiates line up or stand in a circle. The panj pyaras hold the bowl of Amrit nectar to the initiate’s lips. Initiates drink, turn by turn, until all remaining Amrit nectar is consumed.

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