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Gurbaanee
Dictionary
Thanks to Dr. Ranbir Singh, Sardar Ajmel Singh, Bhai Mandeep Singh, and Bibi
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- Aanoop
Him
- Aadhaar(i)
Support
- Aaradhia
Meditate
- Abinaasee
Imperisable
- Adharam
Without Justification
- Agaadhey
Unfathomable
- Agam
Unapproachable
- Sri Akal Takhat Sahib
Located in Harmandir Sahib-Amritsar Punjab. It is the highest seat
of Sikh authority.
- Alipt
Apart
- Amrit
Nector; Sweet Water; Khande-Ki-Pahul (Khalsa Initiation Cermony)
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- Amolok
Priceless
- Anand
Bliss; Joy
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- A(n)deyraa
Darkness
- A(n)deysaa
Anxiety
- Andin(i)
Night and Day
- A(n)tar(i)
Mind
- Apraadhee
Sinner
- Ardaas
Prayer
- Baan
Arrow, Restriction
- Baanee
Generally the Words of Guru jis are called Baani or Gurbaani
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- Baarik
Child
- Bakhsh
Pardon
- Balihaaree
Sacrifice
- Bandee
Maid; Servant
- Baoraa
Foolish, Petty
- Basa(n)t
To Dwell
- Beyrdai
Ship
- Bhaag
Fortunate
- Bhaanai
Will
- Bhaey
To Transform
- Bhagat
Serf
- Bhagautee
Supreme Power; Akal Purkh (God); Khanda; Sword
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- Bhaanney
Absolute Submissin To God’s Will
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- Bharniaa
To Utter
- Bharosa
True Hope, Belief, confidence
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- Bheyttat
To Meet
- Bhojan
Food
- Bibek
Be Able to Distinguish/Differentiate Good From Bad per Gurmat
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- Bidh(i)
Way
- Bikhai
Sin, Evil, Posion
- Bipat
Restlessness
- Bir Sahib
Original Granth Sahib ji By 5th Guru ji
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- Biseykhaa
Well; Good
- Bol Baaley
Oh God! Grant Khalsa Voice of Success, Strength, and Prosperity
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- Boojhai
To Realize
- Bungey
Place Of Abode or Institutions for The Prosperity of The Sikh
Religion
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- Byrd
Nature; Habit; Quality ; Daily Religious Practices, Meditation,
Nit-Name, Righteousness etc.
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- Chaakar
Attendant
- Chaard(i)
To Embark
- Chakharnaa
To Eat
- Chalai
Go; To Walk
- Chandani
Cloth Canopy over Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- Chowr Sahib
A Fly-whisk
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- Char-di-kala
High Spirits; Dynamic Optimism at its peak- Optimism Summit; The
Waxing Mood - Nothing deters from achieving goals. State of Mind that never
despairs, never admits defeat, and refuses to be crushed by adversaries.
Always in high spirts-Alert, Observes, Plans & takes Action.
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- Chatur
Wise
- Chaunki-a(n)
Means of Alerting From Being Robbed of Spirtual Qualities,
Righteousness, or Religious Prosperity- e.g. Kirtan
- Cheet
Mind
- Cheyt
To Think
- Chhodiaa
To Make
- Chit
Mind
- Daan
Charity, Generosity; Give to others (particularly needy)
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- Daana-Sir-Daan
Ultimate Charity - "Naam" (God)
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- Daas
Slave
- Sri Damdama Sahib
Located in Sabo Ki Talwandi, Punjab. It is were the final
recitation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was done.
- Daragah
His Court
- Daras
Vision
- Darshan
Sight; Vision
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- Daya
Compassion, Pity
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- Dastaar
Turban worn over the hair
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- DDeetthaa
To Have Seen
- Deejai
To Give
- Deg
Karah Parshaad
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- Deg Vaahee
Accomplished Langar & Karah Parsaad Distributions
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- Dha(n)n(i)
Blest
- Dharam
Religion, Devotion
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- Dharam Khand
The Realm of Righteousnous. Wherein exists the physical.
- Dhiaye
To Bring To Mind; Concentrate; Think Hard
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- Dinas
Day
- Diwaan
Congregation; Assembly
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- Dooja
Second; Other
- Doot
Death's Courier; Evil Passions
- Drisat(i)
Glance
- (empty)
- Fateh
Victory; Greeting
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- Gaatra
A sash slung over the shoulder around the neck to hold kirpaan
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- Gaavar
Ignorant
- Garabh(i)
Womb
- Ghaal
Service
- Ghat
Heart
- Giaan Khand
The Realm of Divine Knowledge. Wherein exists those that have
transcended the physical.
- Granthi
Appointed reader of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- Gurbaanee
The Gurus' Word. Divinely revealed hymns. Our religion is the only
one of its kind that has the GREAT benefit of having our own Prophets record
their hymns, in order to eradicate controversy. Gurbaani is written in the
volume of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee (Sikh holy book) by the fifth Guru (Guru
Arjaan Dayv Jee) and tenth Guru (Guru Gobind Singh Jee).
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- Gurmat
Teachings of Guru jis
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- Gurmata
Resolve of Gursikhs based on teachings of Guru jis
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- Gurmukhee
Punjabi Script used in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- Gurn
Virtue
- Gurnheern
Virtueless
- Guru Panth
The Collection of Amritdharis (Guides temporal aspect of Sikhism)
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- Gurparsaadee
Guru's Favor
- Gursikhee
Of Sikh orientated values as directly propogated by the Guru.
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- Guru
Enlightener. GU (darkness) RU (light); One who brings light into
darkness. A teacher.
- Haardaa
Defeat
- Hathtee-a(n)
Those Who Were Firm In Religion and Its’ Beliefs & Values
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- Sir Hazoor Sahib
Located in Nandar, Deccan. It is were Gurship of Sri Guru Granth
Sahib Ji was given.
- Heern
Coward
- Heyt
Love
- Hoie
To Obtain
- Hukam
Order of Akal Purakh or Guru jis
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- Hukamnama
Orders isued by Guru jis, Now by the Guru Panth
- Iaan
Silly
- Isnaan
Purity of Mind, Body or Environment
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- Jaachik
Beggar; Servant
- Jaah(i)
Depart
- Jaakai
Whose; Whom
- Jag
World
- Jaikaara
Slogan of Victory
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- Ja(n)daar
Rod for Beating
- Jappee-a(n)
Those Who Meditated On Naam & Gurbani
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- Jatha
Group
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- Jati
One who controls his senses per Gurmat
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- Jee-oo
Dear
- Jeyvad
Great
- Jhandey
Flags; Banners- Signifies, Symbolizes, Reprsents Values of a
Nation, Institution, or Religion
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- Jindareeay
Oh Life!
- Jit
What; Whatever
- Jot
Light
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- Jotee
Supreme Light
- Joti Jot
Infusion of light of life back with it’s Source i.e. Akal Purakh
- Jug
Age; Middle Age
- Juari
Attach
- Kaaj(i)
Avail
- Kaararn(u)
Creaton
- Kaardaa
Buring
- Kakaars
Five Articles(K's) of Sikhism- Gifts of God
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- Kal(i)
Strife
- Kaleys
Sufferings
- Ka(n)chan
Gold
- Kanga
Comb
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- Kachhera
Shorts
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- Kara
Iron Bracelet
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- Karam Khand
The Realm of Spirtual Action. Wherein those that have become
totally spirtual.
- Kararnee
- Deeds
- Karmee
Doings; Good Actions; Grace
- Kartey
Creation
- Kaur
Princess; Middle name of Sikh Women
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- Keejai
To Feel
- Keemat
Price
- Keertan
Singing of God's praises. Usually accompanied by a Vaajaa (Harmonium) and a
set of Tablas (Drums) with occasional chhainay/kartaala ( cymbols) today. In
olden-times, only string instruments were used. Keertan was propogated by
the Gurus to be sung in Sangat (see below) in Raag ( measures of music).
But, Panth has accepted the use of Gursikhi-oriented tunes for this purpose.
NOTE: The central idea is always to sing the praises of the almighty.
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- Kes
Unshorn Hair
- Sri Kesgard Sahib
Located in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. It is the Birthplace of the
Khalsa.
- Khalsa
A Sikh who has taken Amrit
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- Khand
Realm
- Khandaa
Double-edged Sword
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- Khasam
Master
- Khima
Forgiveness
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- Kilvikh
Sin
- Kirpaa
Grace
- Kirpaan
Sword
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- Koordai
Untruth
- Kot
Million
- Kudrat
Nature; GOD
- Kul(u)
Descendent; Offspring
- Kurbaarnee
Sacrifice
- Kurehit
Imfringement of Amrit
- Laadhey
To Find
- Laae
To Engage
- Laahaa
Profit
- Laavan(n)
Particular shabads relating to four stages in attaing God; Also
these shabads are recited at the Sikh marriage ceremonies
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- Langar
Free Kictchen- generally after every congregation at Gurdwaras
- Leykaa
Account
- Lokey
World
- Livtaar
Love
- Madhey
Amidst
- Mah(i)
In
- Manji
One of the 22 Districts created by 3rd Guru ji for
preaching Sikhism
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- Manji Sahib
The Cot for Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- Manmat
Doing according own mind in lieu of Guru jis’ teachings
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- Maya
Multifarious Beings & Entities
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- Manoorai
Rustation
- Meyl
Union
- Meyt
To Undo
- Mithi-aa-ee
Sweet
- Milaaie
To Unite- Miri
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Temporal power
Moarn
Self-Conceit
- Mool
Root
- Moorat
Being; "image"
- Moordaa
Unwise
- Mukhduaar
Gate of Salvation
- Muktey-a(n)
40 Persons Who Deserted 10th Guru ji- Later Achieved
Martyrdom
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- Naar
Bride
- Nadar
Grace
- Nar(u)
Man
- Nichaal
Stable
- Nidhaan(i)
Treasure
- Nihaal
Happy
- Nimaani-a(n)-De-Maan
Oh God! Honor of The Meek
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- Nimrata
Humility, Benevolence
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- Nioati-a(n)-Di-Oat
Oh God! The Savior of The Unprotected
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- Nitaani-a(n)-De-Taan
Oh God! Strength of The Weak
- Nirbaarney
Unaffected
- Niraml
- Without
- Nistaaraa
Freed
- Ootam
Deep,High
- Paapee
Vicious
- Paaras(u)
Philosopher's Stone
- Padaarathh
Wealth
- Pakhaalee
To Shampoo, To Clean
- Panth
Community. The whole Sikh community is considered the Panth. A Way
of Living- Khalsa Panth; A Collection Of Amritdharis
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- Paraanee
Pure
- Paraat
To Obtain
- Pariaa
To Enter
- Parkaash
Oppenning of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji in the morning or after
transporting for a ceremony or congregation
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- Parteet
Confidence
- Sri Patna Sahib
Located in Patna, Bihar. It is the birthplace of Sri Guru Singh Ji.
- Pauri
Related portions (Steps) of a Vaar; Baani "Jap"; or a
Sloke
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- Phalaa
Reward
- Phikhai
Bitter
- Po(n)n
Donating
- Poorab(i)
Primal; First
- Poorey
Perfect
- Prabh
GOD
- Pragattey
Become Obvious
- Preet
Intense Love
- Prem
Love
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- Prithm
First of All
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- Puneet
Pure
- Purakh
Person
- (empty)
- Raag
A Musical Measure
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- Rach(u)
Absorb
- Rahaa
Absorbed
- Rahu-Reet
Way of Life
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- Ra(n)g(i)
Love
- Rasnaa
Tongue
- Rehit
Lifestyle
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- Rumaala(s)
Piece(s) of Cloth used in covering Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
- Saadhey
To Conquer
- Saajan
Friend
- Saaee
Bride
- Saalaahee
To Praise
- Saalaahih
To Praise
- Saar
Elevated,Grandeur
- Sabad
Verse from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- Sabar
Continence
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- Sabhaagaa
Fortunate
- Sach Khand
The Realm of The Truth. Wherein exists the Formless.
- Sadaa
For Ever
- Sadka
Sacrifice; Self-Devotion To God
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- Sagal
All
- Sagar
Ocean
- Sahaj (Turiya)
State of mind which is in cosmic equilibirium- Bliss
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- Sahas
Thousands
- Samaaou
To Be Absorbed
- Sangat
Congregation. This word is often used to describe any group which is
predominantly Sikh and oriented towards Gursikhi (see below), such as SSA
sangat. The proper usage, as explained by GuruSaahib in the tuk ( line from
Gurbaanee (see below)); ||SAT SANGAT KAISEE JAANEEAI, JITHAI AYKO NAAM
VEKHAANIA|| is that the true Sangat is that which only observes meditation
on the ONE SUPREME BEING. However, the use of SAADH-SANGAT ( congregation of
holy beings) or SAT-SANGAT (the true congregation) is often used to indicate
the difference.
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- Sa(n)jog(i)
Destiny
- Sansar
World
- Sanskaar
Ceremony
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- Santokh
Contentment
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- Saram Khand
The Realm of Spirtual Grace. Wherein exists those that have
attained the spirtual levels.
- Saran
Asylum, Shelter
- Sarbat-Da Bhala
Well-Being Of All
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- Sarb-Loh
All-Iron
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- Sat
Truth
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- Satsang
Fellowship or company of true beleivers; Association with holy
persons
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- Savaararnhaar
Reformer
- Savaaree
Adorned
- Sehra
A decorative headband
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- Seva
Service of Mankind; Doing Chowr; Reading Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- Sayvak
Slave
- Shromani Jatha
Supreme Group
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- Sidak
Faith
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- sikh
Disciple. Although you can be a Sikh (learner) of anything/anyone, this word
has been adopted by the followers of Guru Naanak Dev Jee's philosophy to
donate themselves as the SIKHS-students of Guru.
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- Simar
To Remeber; Miss Someone With Extreme Affection/Love/Devotion
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- Simran
Contemplation & Rememberance of God
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- Singh
Lion; Middle name of Sikh Men; A Sikh Male
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- Singhni
Sikh Female
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- Sio
With
- Slok
A form of verse in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- So-ee
That, Him
- Sohelaa
Peace, Paradise
- Soora
Hero
- Sukh-Aasan
Closing of Sri Guru Ganth Sahib ji for the day prior to
transporting
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- Sunehra
A pot with flat-bottom surface and open-round top used to stablize
a rounded-bottom pot (Baatta) placed on top of it to prepare Amrit
- Surat
Consciousness
- Surneh
Accounted
- Taakee
His
- Taardaa
Saves
- Taarn(u)
Self-Strength
- Tabiaa
In Service of; To sit behind Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji & do Seva
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- Tahal
Service
- Taj(i)
To Aviod; To Abstain
- Tan
Body
- Tankhaah
A Fault; Punshishment to perform Seva
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- Tankhaaiayya
One who is at fault
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- Tappee-a(n)
Those Who Considered God’s Will As A Gift Even Under Extreme
Sufferings; Gur-Seva is Considered Supreme Tapp
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- Tariaaa
To Cross
- Teg Chala-ee
Weilded Sword in Bravery
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- Tin
Their
- Tis
Him
- Un
They
- Undithtaa-Kitaa
To Forgive; Knowingly Ignore Bad Qualities of Others
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- Upajey
To Produce, Merge
- Ustat
Praise
- Utaari(a)n(i)
Absorbed
- Utam
Exalted
- Utarai
Depart
- Vadbhaagee
Fortunate Ones
- Vadiaaee
Honor
- Vasai
To Abide
- Vasiaa
Take Abode
- Vaaheguru
God; Akal Purakh
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- Vaak
A verse from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji- Generally taken at the time
of Parkaash or Sukh-Aasan
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- Vaar
Set of Verses from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji for a complete theme-
Sung to the tune of ballads.
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- Vaaree
Sacrifice
- Vairaag
State of sorrowness when detatched fromor separated from one’s
beloved
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- Veechaar
To Meditate On
- Visaah
Unshakable Trust
- Vittoh
Unot
- (empty)
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- (empty)
- (empty)
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